Marbled Madness

Doing my nails is another luxury I like to indulge in; having nicely manicured nails always makes me feel that tiny bit more dressed up than I already am. Here's a quick post on my favourite set of nails yet, and a sneak peek at a new addition to my bag family. 

After lusting over my favourite blogger Willabelle's nails for a very long time, I decided it was time to bite the bullet. It was in the christmas of 2013 that I paid my first visit to The Nail Artelier, a little shop house nestled in the heart of Singapore's Haji Lane. One of their nail artists set me up with this adorable set of christmas themed nails, and I was sold. I have since made it a point to visit them every time I return during the semester breaks, resulting in this set and this set. 

This marbled, geometric, iridescent masterpiece is the handiwork of Ying who is at their Kembangan branch. They are able to do any sort of nail art you want - portraits, anime characters, intricate lace designs, 3D nail art and textures - you name it, they do it. I leave you their Instagram page  for your perusal.  

I've visited my fair share of bad nail salons - those that roughly remove gel manicures, destroying your nails in the process, to those that charge an exorbitant $20 extra during Chinese New Year and don't tell you until after you're done. But The Nail Artelier is by far the best and most professional I have ever been to. Each time I visit them I am satisfied and impressed with their work; all their nail artists are skilled and meticulous. They always deliver exactly what you want and I can guarantee you will not leave disappointed. 

I'll give it to you that they are on the pricey side, but for this quality of work - in the words of Taylor Swift - "The high was worth the pain". 

UNICORN LOVE, 
- R 

Iridescent

Happy 2014 everyone! Hope everyone has had a blast on New Year's eve and are all ready with your lists of resolutions to begin the new year. I'm not sure how long mine is going to last me, cutting down on online shopping is pretty high on that list, and we all know how much of a sucker I am for ASOS sales.

I wanted to start the year with a bang, so I decided on this quirky geometric pattern I've been lusting after for nearly a year now. Again, the artists at The Nail Artelier have not failed in expectations at all, I am absolutely smitten with the results. I was looking for the perfect time to sport these fun, loud nails and I've found the perfect occasion! I first saw them on Momoko Ogihara's instagram account, the magic behind Japanese mode fashion line, MURUA, and while I've changed up the colour of the disco ball thinggums, everything else is pretty much the same.

2013 has given me so much to be grateful for. Thank you for being uplifting in lessons, wise in teachings, plentiful in laughter, endless in friendship, open-hearted with forgiveness and generous with love.

UNICORN LOVE, 
- R

Rub of the green

Just a quick post on my new nails that I am in love with!

While rummaging through the depths of pinterest, I came across a geometric nail art pattern and was absolutely smitten with its clean yet unique look. So when went to the nail salon with my friend yesterday, I was determined to have my nails done in the same fashion. 

While browsing through the colour selection, the british saying "rub of the green", meaning luck, for some reason popped into my head, so I opted for a deep viridian under a forest-green glitter. 

I must say that these two make quite the combination!

Will finish off here before I start to ramble off on tangents, happy weekend everyone! 

 UNICORN LOVE, 

- R