Aussie Nails Christmas Challenge 2013

Better late then never *hangs head in shame*

Wrapping up 2013 with a nail art challenge:

Holiday haul and #nailmail!!!

Hi lovelies, I thought I should post this awesomeness that came my way during December.

First up, my mum brought me these tiny little precious bottles:

They're super cute!! Will post swatches))

ALL the #nailmail!

If you are on Instagram you have probably seen this hashtag floating around - it's one of my favourites. 

This means someone has received a package (from an online order, or a blog sale or a swap) 

containing some pretty bottles! 

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Today I thought I should show some of the amazing stuff that I have received,
and acknowledge the wonderful people who have sent it to me.

Making your $$$ work

Let me start off by saying: "Hello, my name is Natalia and I am a shopaholic!"

I am also stingy. The dilemma is how to make these traits co-exist. 

Short answer - spend a little, get a lot! This is where these little beauties come in:

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All-A-Flutter (2012 LE Easter)

These retail in Australia for AUD$14.95 (ranges from $6.95 on clearance to $16.95 in some pharmacies).
(Not that I would EVER pay full price for ANYthing)

Today I will show you how to get 2 (yes, TWO) full manicures and pedicures out of the box.

Blogger Collaboration Series: Tee Bee's Nails

I have recently asked a few of my fellow bloggers to help me create a series of designs inspired by jewelry.
I must say the response has been overwhelming and I am very grateful to all that have taken part so far. 

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If you have not received a request from me, but would like to take part, please send me an email - 

I would be very happy to include your work too!

Am I a nudist? (pic heavy!)

I have never been a huge fan of nude polishes, but school, and later work,
put restrictions on what manicure we can have. Over time I accumulated a number of "nudes".
 Today I prepared a quick review of mine.

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Please read: This is my disclaimer for this post - I apologize if the state of my cuticles offends some readers. They are going through a difficult transition at the moment. I have stopped cutting and peeling them off (bad habit I know), so with the help of Sally Hansen, Burt's Bees and a lot of patience, they will make a full recovery. Thank you for understanding.