Primark Nails

Primark is my go-to shop for cheap fashion fixes. In my eyes, it has evolved and the stock is the best it has ever been. Gone are the questionable pieces which were as see through as a window, Primark has upgraded. The clothes are just as good quality as other high-street stores (if you're selective) and the selection is incredible.

Before, I tended to avoid Primark cosmetics. Sticky lipglosses, removed from packaging didn't really appeal to me. However, the new 'PS' range has fantastic beauty items at fantastic prices.

On a recent trip to Primark, I found the most adorable cat nails for £1. That's right...£1! I was so enamoured by the quality (bearing in mind the price). You get 24 nails and a tube of glue which has lasted me 4 manicures. I recently blogged about the cat nails, click here to read!

Anyway, I'm going slightly off tangent. A while later, I made another trip to Primark. To my disappointment, the usual range of nails were there: the classic french tip, slightly sparkly french tips, cupcakes, strawberries etc etc. Although this range is cute, I was hoping they may have updated the selection. However, as I was about to queue, I spotted another rack! *Cue lots of excited dancing* (I know, sad right?!)

Anyway, this selection were brand new and perfect for spring. There was a vast array ranging from bunnies to chevron patterns. After a bit of deliberation I settled for two boxes of fruit-themed nails and a tribal patterned set. You may be wondering: 'why did she buy two packs of nails?!'
Well, my friends, because with Primark you never know when products will come and go, so if you see something you love and it's cheap-stock up!

I recently applied the fruit nails and I absolutely love them. There is a range of nails with four different designs: watermelon, pineapple, strawberry and kiwi. What I love the most is that the pineapple and watermelon nails have glitter detailing which is adorable!

The nails are super-simple to apply and the results look pretty professional, even for a nail-novice like myself. The nail glue included is confusing. I had no idea how it came out of the tube! However you work out how to use it, apply to your nails in a ventilated area and read the instructions first.

Based on the £1 price, I kinda assumed that these nails are a disposable, single use product. So, if you see a design you love, get a couple of packs! Although you get 24 nails in a pack, they vary in sizes and therefore may not make up two complete sets if some don't fit.

When you start your manicure, ensure your nails are clean and free of polish. Then, apply a thin coat of glue and quickly pop the nail on. After this, gently apply pressure on the nail for a few seconds to make it stick. To speed up the process, lay out the 10 nails you are going to use beforehand ensuring that they fit the nail you want to stick them to. Go careful with the glue-you don't want to stick your fingers or eyes together! Ouch!

 

 

(What I assume would be) Fake Nail FAQs

 

 

Will they damage my natural nails?

 

Not horrifically, but you may have glue residue on them and they might also feel a bit weaker. The

effect also depends on how long you have them on for.

 

How do you take them off?

 

There are instructions with the packadvise to remove them with acetone nail polish remover.

Resist the temptation and refrain from picking them off. This may damage your natural nails.

 

How long do they last?

 

Around a couple of days at most, you can pop on a little extra glue if a nail becomes loose.

 

 

Is it difficult to type or put your hair up?

 

Nope, not really. I'm typing right now and my hair is up! 

Thanks for reading!

Fruit

Hey guys, it's just a quickie from me this week but I hope you enjoy the post. I decided to search online for fruit-inspired bits and bobs. I love so many of these items because, for me, fruit patterns, scents and themes feel really summery!

EOS Lip balm ~ £7 Topshop

Lemon stripe dress ~ £29 Topshop

Watermelon Ring ~ £12.34  Etsy-dollfoodminiatures

(I think the store is American, so shipping may be costly elsewhere!)

Watermelon wellies ~ £14.99 New Look

Grape Fanta Lip Smacker ~ £3.50 Claire's

Strawberry phone case ~ £8 Claire's

(For iPhone 4, SG3, SG4 and Blackberry 9320)

Apple bag ~ £30 Ollie & Nic

Strawberry lunch bag ~ £3.95 dotcomgiftshop

Lemon bag ~ £22 Accessorize

Blueberry shower gel ~ £4 The Body Shop

 

What is your favourite item featured?

 

 

Cats & Dogs

So, I went shopping yesterday; I promised myself that I wouldn't get anything as I went last week too! However, before I knew it I was in Primark and one thing lead to another until I found myself in the queue with an armful of items. I also had a sneaky shop in Paperchase before I realised that everything I bought was either cat or dog themed-hence to title and hence the post.

Cat nails
First, I saw these adorable false nails that are just £1 from Primark! I didn't actually realise that you get 24 nails in a pack, so I bought two! Although, I love these nails so much I will definitely get use out of them. The pack comes with useful application instructions and the glue dries pretty instantly. When applying, I recommend going outside or opening a window because of the fumes from the glue. You get an assortment of nails, some polka dots and others with cat French tips. I decided to do random nails on each hand without a particular pattern as I prefer it to look a bit more random.

I've been wearing these for about a day now and only one nail has come off, only because I didn't glue it properly. The nails are really  If you have naturally long nails, you might need to trim them down and these nails are about medium length. Another fantastic product from Primark!

Pug phone case
I have a growing phone case collection and this adorable pug case is the latest addition. It was only £3 from Primark, which I thought was an absolute steal and shops like the Apple Store often charge around £30 for their cases! The design is so cute; it features a pug (of course) with ray-bans and a neckerchief!

Sadly, this case is only for iPhone 5/5s however Primark also do a range of cases exclusive to iPhone 4/4s. I really like silicone cases as they are less brittle than the hard plastic ones and absorb shock really well.

Cat water bottle
I wanted a new water bottle as all of mine from Primark have cracked. I saw this adorable one in Paperchase for £6 and decided to get it. It has a really unique design which I haven't seen before. The bottle itself is actually quite small and features a detachable cup-perfect for picnics. Personally, I am going to remove the cup to make the bottle the perfect size for my bag. The way you drink from it also contrasts to a conventional water bottle. There is a little stopper at the top of the bottle with a hole to drink from.

The design is really cute and colourful and the bottle is also good quality. I am looking forward to using this to stay hydrated!

 

I hope you enjoyed this post!