Mr Blobby nails it

I mentioned last week that I'd ordered my nail art pens and after what feels like forever they've finally arrived (winging their way over from China meant I had to wait a fortnight for delivery).

As they arrived

I'm no artist so I've started slowly and this is my first attempt, an homage (not intentionally) to Noel Edmond's sidekick Mr Blobby.

Remember him from the 90s?!

The finished result

There are 24 colours in total that I got from eBay for £6.49, what a bargain. Most places I was looking at sold them for about 99p each.

Coming up to Christmas I am most definitely looking forward to getting the red glitter one into something, and although the brown isn't the most attractive I may get adventurous and attempt my very own Ruldolph, complete with red nose.

I have a pretty quiet weekend planned so I have a feeling I know what I'll be doing whilst I'm plonked in front of X Factor contestants on Saturday night!

Red & Gold Glitter Nails

I am a massive fan of nail art, every week I'm religiously checking out Fuck Yeah Nail Art

I'm still taking baby steps but this weekend I decided to add a little bling to my nails by way of some gold glitter. 

I used Christian Dior Vernis nail polish in Poppy, which is one of my absolute favourites. I find it so hard to find a nail varnish that lasts longer than a night and this one I can get away with for about 2 days before it chips, which for me is pretty impressive. 

I used Nubar nail jewels in Sahara on my ring fingers - all over would've been fun but way too messy to do myself and a bit over the top...it's not Christmas yet.

To add the glitter I painted a clear base coat on my nails and whilst it was still wet dipped my nail in and waited for it to dry. Once it's set you can wipe away any excess so it makes for a really clean look.


I've ordered a whole set of nail art pens and am hoping to get a little more creative when they arrive.


We shall see...!!