Abstract Nails

This is a design I did when I was in Spain (2014) last summer, while working for EA as a gametester. I have been hibernating from this blog long enough. Ever since I got to Belfast, Northern Ireland, things have been hectic. Finding a place, getting settled in the new job, actually have a social life, now that I don't know a single soul around me.
Yeah, it's not been the easiest.

I learned a few hard lessons this Christmas, and I feel much more mentally stable now than I have for a long time. I had to make a few though decisions, but I came through it.

So I thought I would share some of the nail arts I have done while I have been away. For my nails have not been nekkid all the time.

They are abstract. Just blobs really, but seen from afar, they look pretty darn cool. I am so gutted that I forgot to take a picture in the sun, as these polishes was epic under the Spanish Sun.

I had a lot of compliments on this nail design at work as well.

This is the top I wore it too. It just screams for abstract nails, right?

I used:
KIKO - 530
Kiko - 255 - Violet Microglitter

Kiko - 533

Kiko - 493

Kiko - 497

Yupp, I inked myself.

I found this awesome little daylight lamp in Spain, and it worked great to take pictures at night.

Until next time, I hope you liked my manicure. I am so glad to be back blogging, as I have really missed it.

Your nails sparkle like your eyes ...

Hi everyone. 

I have been MIA for a while now, due to so much work to do on the project I am working on at EA. 

I can't say what project I am working on, but I work as LT (Localization Tester) there and it is so much fun (but so busy!) The last thing you want to do when you are done at work, is to sit down in front of a computer again. 

I have been enjoying all the things Madrid has to offer. There is this great Irish bar in town that I have been spending a lot of time at. Great music, people, and it's almost like being home in England... Almost. I still have to deal in Euros and strange Spanish-people that doesn't know a single word English, but the staff all speak English and are so nice to me. Free cookies to the people! YaY. 

As you might remember, the last post I did was of my KIKO - haul, and today I will be showing you one of the polishes I bought. 

KIKO - 530

It applied buttery smooth and covered well in 2 coats. If you look really closely you can see some micro flakies, which just adds to the amazingness of this polish. At first my co-working though I was wearing Orly - Sweet Peacock, but seeing this in direct sunlight, you can really tell it's nothing close to the Orly one at all. The green shift with so much shine it's like looking at the sun(!). 

"Hey babe, your nails sparkle like your eyes".
                                                 - bartender at O'Donnells. 

They are so much fun those guys at my "local" Irish. Hehe. 

Until next time girls! Enjoy summer, and have fun!

Small Kiko - Haul

So as you might already know, I just moved temporarily to  Spain, Madrid to work as a gametester for EA. It was a huge opportunity for me and I just couldn't say no to it.

Today, we are working overtime on my project, which means I get to update myself on all the blogs out there, and do some blogposts. In between all the working of course, it's not like I'm not doing anything here. But the rules are less strict when working overtime.

Since my flat doesn't have a proper kitchen I have most of our meals out in pubs or restaurants, and it leaves little time for reading blogs and do some blogging. I have missed it so much. I have been so used to being updated on all the blogs I follow, the minute someone posts something, and now, I feel like I am falling behind.

One of the plus sides when moving from UK to Spain, is that I can easily get hold of Kiko polishes.

I mean. The shops are EVERYWHERE!

Every corner I look, there is a KIKO shop. One even had a grand opening just few days after I got here. I didn't go to it, but there was definitely champagne there. Quite the show.

These are the polishes I bought. They sure look amazing in the bottles, and I hope it transfers as well to the nails. I am so excited over these polishes. They are perfect for the Spanish weather with lots of sun and warm weather, so shiny!

So these are the polishes I got:

Kiko - 255

Kiko - 530

Kiko - 533

Kiko - 493

Kiko - 497

I think I managed to line them up, somewhat in order, so the furthest to the right is Kiko - 255. 

And oh my gosh, that green! It's freaking amazing!!

Gorgeous!!

I love my little haul, and I hope you did too. I will be back later with some swatches for you girls.