Since it's a Sunday...Something for those that want fabulously themed nails, minus the faff. The House of Ho Ho Holland Nails are just small example of what's on offer this season. There is great deal of fun to be had with nails this season, Nails inc, Elegant Touch and Ciate offer a brilliant range and thats just to name a few... 

Christmas Manicures & Nail Art //

House of Ho Ho Holland Nails by Elegant Touch £8.99

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You're getting all dolled up, so why not your accessories too?!

Little things like this would be great small gifts for friends, secret santa's or office parties ;)

Phone Clothes //

Anthropologie Chitter Chatter Case £19.95

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I hope everyone is enjoying that wonderful festive feeling, I sure am!

This is without a doubt my absolute favourite time of year. Theres nothing quite like christmas spirit to keep everyone warm and cheery though the wintery nights.

Instead of the generic Christmas Gift guide that springs up everywhere this time of year, I thought we'd have a little fun with a special #streetandrail Christmas Gift Advent Calendar ;).

Today's post hold the first 5 gifts for the first 5 days of December that seem to have wizzed by!

1. Cosy Christmas Socks //

H&M Chunky Wool Christmas Socks £7.99

2. Fun Effect Nail Polish //

Essie LuxeEffects Finish  £7.99

3. Stylish Stationary //

Sloane Stationary Hugs + Kisses Notebook £12.99

4. Cashmere Jumper //

Uniqlo Cashmere Round Neck Sweater  £49.90

5. (Nearly) 5 Gold Rings //

Pull & Bear Ring Selection £5.99


Kisses,

Tan xx

Sephora - Grey 

Spangles - Black 

A lot of fun and super easy!

Faster to perfect than a simple manicure, and lets face it, it's a lot more fun!!!

When you base if fully dry, cut 5 strips of nail tape for each nail laying the first piece directly down the centre. 
Position the next two strips to start on top of the first strip at the base of the nail, but finish slightly left of this at the end. Do the same to the right side to create a pyramid.
Make sure the base colour has had a chance to dry proper of it will peel off when you remove the tape.

Paint the final colour over the top of the tape and base colour in two thin coats, carefully peeling the tape off before the final coat of polish dries.

Love 

Tan xx

 Essie - Romper Room

New Look - Gold Glitter

Gold Nail Tape

Getting Glittery with this fun french manicure inspired nail.

The festive season is slowly (or not so slowly) approaching, and it's time to get ready.

A great nail for whats to come, not only pretty in pale pink but fun and flirty with a little gold and glitter.

Essie Romper Room //

 Nice enough, but doesn't quite reach the results I was expecting from this promising bottle. The creme formula is thin and streaky which I was already expecting considering the shade, but still disappointing, no?!  Unlike other Essie polishes, it is also kind of difficult to work with given that it isn't the best at self-levelling and requires an excess of about three or more coats. 

I recently reviewed Rimmel's Lose your Lingerie from Rite Ora which is very almost exactly the same shade and I must say, it was pretty damn amazing! So this is your alternative ;)

Nail Art //

This is best achieved on day old or definitely dry manicures to prevent ruining your base.

I used gold nail tape (eBay) across the nail, cutting off the excess as I went. 

On the ring finger I layered the gold glitter polish painting it on in reverse, starting from tip to base but only on the end half of the nail. 

Wait for each layer to dry before doing the next and focus on the tip to get the fade effect.

Love,

Tan xx