Good old Red, White and Blue

Look at what I bought myself :) Not quite a Helmer but getting there...!

Only £30 from Staples and is perfect polish sized! Lots of room to grow with this now too, whcih is awesome!

Tried some nautical coloured type nails for the first time, wasnt pleased with them but thought I would share in case there are any suggestions on how to improve them....

I used;
OPI Nail Envy as base
Essie Blanc
Essie Leading Lady
Nails Inc Serpentine Road
Top coat of Seche Vite

Also used striping tape - which I cannot seem to get the hang of like other bloggers have, practise required! My dotting tool, and some red gems.

I didn't much like it so wasn't too gutted when during dish-washing it all smudged due to the heat!

What do you think?