Ten Top Nude Nails

10. Paul and Joe Nail Enamel in Sugar Pink
9. Pop Nail Glam in O'Boy
8. Nails Inc in Elizabeth St
7. Jessica's Custom Nail Colour in Cherub Pink
6. OPI Nail Lacquer in Passion
5. Zoya Nail Polish in Ella
4. Essie Nail Polish in Angel Food
3. Barry M Nail Paint in French Polish
2. Ciaté Paint Pots in Couture
1. Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Polish in Opaque Pink

For Long-Lasting wear I use the Barry M. The Zoya and the OPI have fantastic colour. The Ciaté has a great creamy texture. But overall the Rescue Beauty Lounge had to come top: it is easy to apply, and the colour is so complimenting. Honestly, I recommend them all.

P.S. Do you like the new monochromic style?

At the Ritz

Throughout making this set, it changed themes a number of times; first folk, then jazz, then smart, but I think I finally settled on a 'middle ground' so to speak. The title came from the song 'A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square', which is so beautiful, it's hard to describe. Anyway these lyrics are 'There were Angles dining at the Ritz', and there is a stunning ring to Ritz; it's... illustrious yet composed. Anyway without further ado:

There are just a couple of places I want to mention:

• VisioLuxus - A great photographer, where the image in the bottom right of the picture came from. She takes some stunning photos, with fantastic light. Take a look at the icicles. wow.



• Norwegian Wood - I found this on a random post at Style Bubble, and simply had to share. Here is what it says their 'Every single item is handmade by me in my studio/apt here in Montreal, using a mix of new and vintage fabrics and trims'. How could anyone not like that? There is an elastic harness which I am now determined to make. Always wanted a harness. They also have a blog, which I put on the list, called Headquarters

Sorry for the long-overdue post. Exams. I've been making this image for days now, and finally got around to posting it. I hope it inspires you

Nude Natural Lips

All season we've seen these natural lips proping up. Here are some of my favourites:

So as you can see loads of major lables have been enticed by this trend; honestly the only other lip trend is bright red. To recreat this look by yourself - use some concealer, for example the Creamy Concealer in Porcelain by Bobbi Brown, and dap it gently onto the lips with the tip of your finger. To give it that slight sheen most people use gloss, but I prefer to use a natural lip balm, like the Luxe Lip Balm by Very Sexy (a Victoria Secret brand). This makes it look fantastic whilst staying moisturized and healthy.