Aztech nail art tuturial

 Aztec nails are perfect for the summer, especially with so many great festivals coming up! It's a design that I absolutely love doing because it's pretty easy to do but look edgy and different! I'm just back from my French elc course after nearly 3 weeks and I have to say it was unbelievable but I'm glad to be home! Met such great people and learned loads so it was well worth it!

I'm absolutely obsessed with Inglot nail varnish its just brilliant! A little on the pricey side but totally worth it. Start by doing two coats of the lighter colour of your choice,, I used a peach colour from essence. Then go over with the other colour wherever you want the Aztec design. I highly recommend Inglots black nail art varnish as its a long skinny brush that's very easy to use. Using that or a nail art brush draw lines as shown starting from the centre outwards, then remove any smudges with nail varnish remover. Finish with a clear topcoat and your done! Enjoy and leave me a comment if you've any questions.

                                                                                   Rachael x 

Trip to the Algarve

Last week myself and my family had an amazing holiday in Praia de Rocha, Portugal and I thought I'd do a quick post on it! We go France every single year so it was nice to have a bit of a change. As you can see I had fabulous cocktails and the weather was incredible which sadly resulted in me turning into a lobster *sigh but overall its was a great relaxing week! I've only been back for a few days but I'm off again on Monday for a two and a half week stay in French college that will hopefully improve my terrible French in time for the  Leaving Cert that's coming my way in September! Not something I want to think about right now, summer is still well and truly here. 

Style Envy Met Gala

A little while ago the annual met gala took place and I have to say this is personally my favourite style wise when it comes to red carpet events! Outside the metropolitan museum of art fabulous ball gowns could be seen as well as tailored pieces that looked just as dressy. Kendal Jenner wore Topshop and looked amazing! Her gown was like something from a fairytale but she somehow pulled it off without looking like a meringue! Blake Lively wore a Gucci gown that looked equally stunning and fit her in all the right places. Both dresses are along the nude champaign colour scheme which I love, it always looks so classic and cheque. Rihanna and Cara Delevene both were sporting Stella Mcartney pieces and I think I have just found my favourite designer because wow, how amazing do they look!? Cara in fitted cigarette pants and a black crop could stand beside Blake and still not look under dressed. Rihannas co-ord was just perfect. It was cool and edgy but still glamorous and sophisticated. Unfortunately this post along with many others got delayed for a whole lot of reasons thrown together, mostly being we switched internet providers which completely messed up our connection! Its finally back on track now! Before whenever it was working I was crazy busy studying for exams and then I was off to Portugal! So blogging took a bit of a back seat but I shall make up for it just bare with me. All for now

Kate moss Topshop collection

As you probably already know one of the most sought after collections by the iconic Kate Moss hit shops nationwide last Wednesday. Its been seven years since her last collection with Topshop and Kate says this collection is "a bit more sophisticated" Personally I am so excited! Kate is definitely one of my favourite style icons and Topshop as you know is one of my favourite high street brands so this combination is just amazing. I cant wait to pop in store and have a proper look! For now Here's a behind the scenes sneak peek!