Wuthering Heights

So I recently became obsessed with this one song by Kate Bush, called Wuthering Heights. It's based on the book, and it's really... eerie, but in a beautiful way I suppose? Anyway it's made me want to read the book, and it turns out my mum has this amazing vintage copy that was once my uncles. Awesome considering I was prepared to go out and by myself a copy regardless! Back to the point, you guys should listen to the song. Here. Sweet!

I did promise photos of all my London shopping, but the truth is, there is too much and I can NOT be bothered to go through it all. However I will attempt to show you bits and pieces here and there throughout these (very irregular) blog posts. Ironically, some of the stuff I'm about to show you isn't even from the UK, but it's new and exciting!

My favourite dress at the moment, it's from Princess Polly and was $65. 

THIS is from London, (Zara) and was equivalent to about $120 AUD. I love it and I'm kind of happy  it's cold these days so I can wear it!

Yeah this is just from Sportsgirl. It's my new uni bag and was $60.

This is my new galaxy iPhone case from Etsy for about $20 all up, my new magnolia silver sing and my new bio sculpture gel nails!

Okay now, time for Gossip Girl. 

P.S. I'm obsessing over instagram, follow me @sohan92! 

Nail Rock

So while I wait for my UV light to arrive so I can do shellac on my own nails, I need to find other ways to keep them strong and unbreakable. I found these on ASOS (and can I say that the new Australian site has amazingly fast postage) and couldn't resist! They're Nail Rock Designer Nail Wraps and they come in heaps of cool designs. I loved this lace pattern so thought I'd buy a set to try them out and see what they're like!

They're so easy to apply, it's like a sticker and it stays on for up to 10 days. They also add a bit of strength which is an added bonus for those like me whose nails could nearly bend backwards (nearly people, nearly). The next one on my list is metallic silver. 

Also just bought a fake Comme de Garcons wallet on eBay cause I'm a cheapo and can't afford the real one... weeeeeeeeee!

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Shellac

A while ago I posted about nails and all the options available. Before then, I was one of those people that always had acrylics on... until I realised that the damage was horrific. So about 6 or 7 months ago I started the healing process whilst still keeping my nails looking fabulous. That was bio sculpture gel. Expensive as it was, they were wonderful. I felt like I could do anything cause my nails were so strong! And the colours... endless choices. Anyhoo.

So my nails are kind of cured now, only a couple of millimetres yet to grow out: nevertheless, I have moved on to the next stage. That's Shellac. It's similar to bio sculpture, only more affordable and not so thick. The only downside is that it lasts for half the time - but who cares?! Because it's amazing! There aren't as many options with colours, but if you're only concerned with strength it's a great choice... you can just paint over them with your own nail polish!

If you want to get your nails done (acrylics, bio sculpture, shellac or even a simple manicure) I would love to take this opportunity to recommend my nail artist Lisa. She is super sweet and does an amazing job. She's qualified too! AND her prices are well reasonable. Click here to check out her website and make an appointment.

So yeah, I got this dark grey colour this time. Pretty sweet. And once the weather gets better I might paint orange over the top...

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Mulberries

Sorry for being a bit slack with blogging. Not that I have, like, a thousand readers or anything... but for anyone who cares haha. I've been really busy CONTEMPLATING what DSLR to purchase. I thought it was time to buy one since I am going on holidays at the end of this year. Plus I want to take prettier photos in general. Plus everyone has one and that kind of makes me feel like I want one too. I'm sure you can all relate.

It's usually pretty damn dark in my room so the fact that this came out so light is amazing. Also, in the above picture you'll notice my index finger. And my nail is a different colour. SHOCK HORROR, yes, as in other news, I got my nails done today. It was a pretty tough decision between this beautiful mulberry colour, black or a traditional french manicure. I ended up going with the mulberry. Just because it's a gorgeous deep pink/purple. I was getting kind of sick of having french tips. It matches my wall as well.

As you can see my new Canon DSLR is fostering my creative side when it comes to taking photos. But yes, this is my new nail colour. To comfort myself when getting this done today, I also bought the OPI black shatter nail polish incase I got bored.

The shatter looks excellent on the mulberry. I tried it out but then decided to take it off cause I just wasn't over the amazing colour. 

But yes, start expecting lots of photos... I think I'm addicted to this SLR.

P.S. Uni is taking over my life, brb drowing in assignments.

i need a manicure!

Last week I went to get my nails done again, this time I got a new colour. I love it. Nude nails are definitely in at the moment (according to Sophia).

Whilst I was speaking to my nail technician, she informed me of many different options I have for manicures. I was quite surprised at the number of options I have. So, in order of thickness of the nail, here goes...

Acrylics

BAD BAD BAD BAD. I don't even know why they exist. Pretty much they file your nail down so they're thin as paper and glue plastic on top to add strength and length. Then when you take the nails off, it looks like you've ripped them off. It's dehydrating for your nail bed. Although they may look good, there are other options out there that are a lot more healthy for your nail and look as good (if not BETTER!) The final affect can turn out really bad, being quite thick and can look quite fake.

 

Bio Sculpture Gel Nails

This is what I currently have. They work well for me because my nail bed is still healing from acrylics, so they are quite weak. Bio gel provides a thick coat of gel with a range of colours, including french tips.  You can also get length added on. However they are not as thick as acrylics, and are hydrating for the nail bed. Also, they dry within 2 minutes and don't require hardcore buffing - just a nice light buff that doesn't thin out your nail too much! I definitely recommend these if your nails are still healing, you're trying to strengthen them or you are trying to grow them. When they get taken off the nails do not looked ripped like above. In fact, my ones looked healthier than they ever have. They last for 3-4 weeks and look fantastic!

Shellac

THIS STUFF IS NEWS TO ME! It's thickness is in between bio gel and the natural nail. It's pretty much just a very, very thick gel nail polish - but not as strong as bio gel. I have never had this done but am definitely planning to once my nail bed is healed and strong. It doesn't cost as much as bio gel and looks fantastic - I have seen people with it on. They come in a wide range of colours so you don't have a reason not to choose them! There's no dry time and the colour lasts for 2 weeks. If your nails are healthy and everything but have a tendency to break easily I would recommend these. A great alternative!

And finally... a normal manicure.

Have the most amazing nails ever? Make everybody else jealous because your nails are really strong and never break? Well firstly, screw you, and secondly, a normal manicure is just for you! If you're lucky you might get a hand massage with it along with cuticle treatment, a light buff, nail shaping and a nice colour to go on top. Just don't go and do this...

bio sculpture gel nails

The best alternative to acrylics. My friend has been telling me about them for ages but I've put it off until now. Today I got bio sculpture nails done, and my friends, it's the best thing that ever happened to me.

Now I chose black because french tips were $5 more expensive and black goes with everything. Pretty much, bio sculpture is a much healthier way to have fake nails. I didn't know this until today, but apparently you can get length added on if you need to, but because I had grown my original nails under my fake acrylics before this I didn't need to. Acrylics ruin your nails guys. Bio sculpture is rehydrating and they don't buff your nail down to it's last layer. It's a very light buff and they pretty much paint this thick, slimy gel on your nail to thicken it before they let it dry under UV light for 2 minutes after which they are completely dry! Amazing!

They aren't as heavy as acrylics either which means I can still use them without them being way to thick to do anything. They're more flexible, and they just feel smoother.

I'm starting to wonder why fake acrylics even exist anymore since bio sculpture is so much better in every way. Healthier. Looks nicer. Oh but... usually they are a tad more expensive.

I got my nails done by Lisa Sayoko from Sayoko Shizu. She's Japanese, and she is fantastic. You should all google her and make an appointment and get your nails done.

P.S. Typing is also a lot more fun with gel nails. Get them.