Friday, 4 June 2010

Violet Sparkle Nails and Candy Nails


I have been experimenting with my new Nubar Nail Art Pens. I had a little rattle of my brain and came up with these two ideas and i have to say i'm quite chuffed with myself!
The pens were so easy to use, both literally took me a few minutes with not even one mistake!

First up are my violet sparkle nails (I do love a bit o'bling!)
The Purple Glitter pen is my favorite, it comes out so evenly and surprisingly very easy to apply. After applying Nubar - Isis Purple, i started in the corner of my nails and brought the lines outwards. I started thicker at the ends and made the tips more gradient. I loved the results!

I wasn't sure how i was going to use the Hot Pink Pen - i can up with this candy stripe effect. Using Nubar 'Oh Baby Pink' underneath. I applied the Hot Pink pen in quick lines - this has a very striking effect and is much more vibrant off camera.

I am very impressed by these nail varnish pens. They come in two different types -
The Striper ~ £4.75
The 2Way Pen ~ £5.95

I think these are fabulous, even if your a novice like me!
What do you think? Do you like 'jazzing' up your nails?
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28 comments:

  1. I love the lilac nails, I might get one of those nail art pens it doesn't look as difficult as I would have thought x

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  2. I love the purple glitter nails!

    Lisa xx

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  3. I love jazzing up my nails! If you hop over to my blog you will see the Konadicures and my attempt at foiling :)

    I love the stripes, it would look amazing if you did multi coloured striped using all the pastels you have :) The purple is lovely too, you did very well it looks professional :)

    xo

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  4. I love the purple! So pretty!

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  5. i love them both imogen...fantastic job...i am a nail tech and love doing freehand nail art....and the pink pen..if you leave the brush in and squeeze gently you have a dotting tool..brillant...they come in every color under the sun and come in kits too xxxx

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  6. Love both designs! Very simple yet pretty idea :) Perfect for Summer days xoxo

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  7. I really love your nails, they're gorgeous! Check out my blog - www.territ92.blogspot.com xo

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  8. Uh, how cute! I love nail art.

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  9. Love your nail art.
    the purple glitter is very similar to a nail art i do on clients.
    i will post it up on my blog, check it out.
    fiercenailsandbeauty.blogspot.com
    Nail art is great, leaves room for your imagination :)
    Great job, and i too love bling!!
    Have you used the end where you can make dots and things yet? easier for doing ♥ than using the brush.
    ♥ Bev

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  10. Like them both BUT really loving the violet one. SO very pretty.
    If you are interested, you can enter my giveaway: http://susies1955.blogspot.com/2010/06/please-enter-my-giveaway-o.html
    :)
    Susie

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  11. They look amazing! I really like the pink nail varnish's :)

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  12. your pink nails remind me of a victoria secret shopping bag! xx

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  13. Both are so cute, but I especially love the candy nails!

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  14. Nice job Imogen, they came out fabulous!! My little sister is in Cosmetology school, so I always have her do my nails for the practice :) lol I'm going to have her try the candy stripes on me!! <3

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  15. The purple is so pretty x

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  16. cute nails, i've never seen a purple glitter art polish before.

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  17. I love the purple ones :) are those your real nails or are they false? Check out my blog when you can :)

    www.fashioncrossing.blogspot.com

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  18. Gorgeous! Looks really professional

    www.allthelovelystuff.blogspot.com

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  19. i love that candy one -kute!!

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  20. Oh I've been dying to use some nail pens, since I've grown my nails I do have to say I'm a lot more into them [ well there never is much point if you don't have any lol ]

    I gave you an award on my blog if you are interested :o]

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  21. Wow super nails.I LUUVVVVVV the lilac ones :)
    Love watching you on youtube.Just started blogging and loved it.Tell me what you think if you have time :)


    http://beautybypaula2010.blogspot.com/

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  22. the purple looks lovely!!!!

    `jenn
    www.amodelmoment.blogspot.com

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  23. i always love your nails! this is too cute. i have to try it!

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  24. Very Pretty! I love the purple ones!

    Check out my blog!
    http://live-love-makeup.blogspot.com/
    http://live-love-makeup.blogspot.com/

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  25. i think i need these in my life they look amazing off to check out the store. love your blog xxxxx

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  26. very pretty!!
    check out my blog :)
    http://malibuananas.blogspot.com/

    xx

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