Leighton Denny Spring Collection 2014

The Summer is finally on it's way! The new Spring collections are coming out in the nail world and it makes me very excited about the summer! Leighton Denny's newest collection is quite bold and bright for the usually nude and pink tones he goes for.

Mirage Or Not

'Mirage Or Not' is the usual nudey tone that you see from Leighton Denny. This one is a warm beige colour and probably the 'safest' in the collection. I think it is a really beautiful nude!

The finish is quite matte unlike the rest of the collection which I like about it.

Bon Voyage!

This coral colour will be seen a lot in Spring 2014. You can't go wrong with a bright pink/ orange in the summer and this is bold and bright. One of my favourites from the collection.

Again, the finish on this colour is matte and cool.

Glamazone

I absoluetly love a green nail paint. It is quite a brave colour to wear on your nails but I think this bluey toned green is so pretty, and I love the name, 'Glamazone'

The finish on this polish is more glittery with gold shimmer running through it. I am not usually a fan of shimmery finishes but I think the gold tone adds to the name 'Glamazone'

Passport To Shine

'Passport to Shine' is such a bright yellow colour which is also another hard one to wear. I find yellow really hard to pull off on my skin tone, but I really wish I could as this colour is so cool! This colour would look good on olive or black skin, as it would really pop.

The finish on this is shimmery again, with silver running through the polish.

Pure Paradise

'Pure Paradise' is a silver shimmery colour that looks as if it would have a textured finish. This would look cool on toes with a nice pair of sandals!

The finish on this polish is glittery and shimmery. 

Reach For The Sky

'Reach For The Sky' is another one of my favourite colours from the collection. I love a blue on a manicure and think this one is a really good shade of sky blue.

The silver shimmer running through it gives the effect of clouds.

My overall impression of the collection is that it is bold, bright and beautiful. I personally would have preferred the whole collection to be matte, but the slight shimmer is what Leighton Denny polishes are known for! What do you think of it?

Plain Nails

Hi guys, sorry its been a while since I've posted, I haven't been well, and since I recovered I've been really busy! Due to my business, I have just be sporting plain nails recently which is quite unusual for me. I have quite enjoyed just having plain colour but I shall be doing some jazzy designs soon! Here are 4 colours that I have worn recently and really liked. I have also made an instagram for 'What A Looker' so please just search for 'whatalooker' and follow for mostly nail art!

'Baker Street' by Nail's Inc

'Baker Street' is such an amazing colour as the pigment is so strong. Really pretty and chic.

'I Love Juicy' by Leighton Denney

'I Love Juicy' was the base I used for my cartoon nails. Again, it is a very vibrant colour.

'La Paz' by Mavala

'La Paz' is a a very sophisticated but hot pink. It is quite understated but brightens up any hand.

'Raspberry' by Barry M

Finally, 'Raspberry' by Barry M is a deep red, almost burgandy colour. I have started embracing the autumn and bringing out my darker colours for my favorite season!

Leighton Denny Autumn/Winter 2013 The Temptation Collection

The summer is officially over and now all the Autumn/Winter collections are coming into season. From the nail collections I've seen so far, shimmery metallics and pearl finish is the trend this season. I am not usually a fan of pearl or shimmer, but some of the colours I've seen have been an exception.

The Leighton Denny advertisement features its pale purple colour 'Lilac Lust' clutching some dark beads. The collection has the feel of Christmas parties and glamour.

 'Lilac Lust' looks matte in the advertisment. It actually has a very subtle silver shimmer. It's quite a simple pretty colour.

'Mutual Attraction' is a light brown colour with a silver shimmer. I'm not a huge fan of this colour, but think it would like for someone who likes subtle nails.

'Hypnotic' is one of my favourite colours. It is a blue/teal shimmer that looks like an oil spill. As I said I don't like shimmer colours, but this is one I would make an exception for!

 'Attention Seeker' reminds me slightly of the Leighton Denny colour 'Best Seller' which is a similar deep berry colour with silver glitter. 'Attention Seeker' has more gold tones to it.

'Tempt Me' is another one of the colours I quite like. This deep purple has interesting tones of gold and green, again, giving it that oil look.

'Statement Maker' is probably my least favourite colour. The silver glitter overpowers the Emerald base colour that is meant to be huge this season.

What do you think of this collection? What sorts of colours do you want to see this season?

Cartoon part 2

Ok, I could have gone a little too far with this, but I couldn't resist trying to try the 2D makeup to go with my cartoon nails I did yesterday.

I found this fantastic tutorial by makeup extraordinaire and YouTuber, Emma Pickles. She is unbelievably talented and has some amazing tutorials so I highly suggest having a look. 

See Emma Pickles' video here

I didn't do the dots for this look as I wanted to copy my magazine cover a bit more! My final picture has been edited to give it a proper 2D look, but to prove I did actually do the make up and hard work I did a before and after picture.

To create this look I used a black felt tip eye liner from 'Collection' which only cost me £1.99 in Boots. I thought the felt tip nib would give me more of a precises finish and it was quite fitting for a 2D effect!

I also used Mac eyeshadow in colour 'Fashion Circuit' which is a highly pigmented colour.

I also used a Barry M white eyeliner for highlighting, and my Bare Minerals red lipstick.

I also realised I didn't put up how I did the matching cartoon nails. I just used Leighton Denny's 'I Live Juicy', then used nail art pens to highlight.

Leighton Denney Spring Collection

More Spring collections! Cannot wait for some summer ones as the sun is finally starting to shine in the UK! This is the Leighton Denney 'Riviera' collection Spring collection. A little bit bland for my liking but the blue colour makes up for it for me! You'll have to forgive me as I only have 5 of the colours so some pictures are not my own!

The Riviera Collection. Image from google images

'Mine's a rosè' is a pinky nude colour which is a nice natural shade. If you want to have plain nails this Spring, then this is a nice shade of natural pink.

'I'm so soirèe' is deep teal colour. a mix of dark grey and dark blue. My camera hasn't done the colour justice but it is quite an unsual shade.

'Pink Promenade' is a cute bubblegum pink colour. Very on trend and pretty. Pink is one of those nail colours you cant really go wrong with.

I love this blue so much! 'Get your côte' is a bright eletric blue and is so summery. I love bright colours and this is one I am getting for the warm weather!

'Meet Me in Monaco' is another nude shade, but more of a golden shade. Its quite natural but with a sandy edge to it

'Yes We Cannes' is a green shimmery colour that is cool and sophisticated. Lighter than a pastel green, it is more of a touch of green to a white shade.

Taken from google images

*I do not own these colours