Monday Inspiration....#3

Its the begining on the week yet again, and if your needing a pick me up to get over a fun filled weekend and help you get through to friday then thats what my Monday Inspiration post is about. I find an awe inspiring quote to cheer me up, get me thinking and put a smile on my face.

Happy Monday my Luverlies and I hope everyone has a fab week!

An inkling for inking.....

After hearing an interesting debate on tattoos on my local radio station this morning I have decided to air my views on this blog as it really got me thinking. I will openly declare I have a love/hate/middle of the line attitude when it comes to tattoos.

Let me explain, a women on the radio called them 'disgusting' another said it was 'de-facing yourself'. Some kind gentleman then joined in saying 'women who have tattoos are ugly and trashy'. My back was officially up! I have 5 tattoos myself and would not class myself in any of the above categories.

These are my lot:

• My first design was the butterfly, it is placed just above my hip. I had it done on a lovely hot summers day around 7 years ago. I had just been dumped and my ex hated tattoos so in a moment of madness, throw in a best friend hyping me up and the decision was made!
• My second, a few months later was the stars around my feet. I love the stars and am often complimented for this inking. Originally it was only around my ankle but around 2 years later I have it extended all the way down my foot. I do declare this is my favourite!
• The dragonfly on my wrist was a result of my doodles. I was apprehensive about getting it done on my wrist as all my other designs are easily hidden. It is on the outside of my wrist so I often forget its there. It often gets mistaken for a treble clef, squiggle etc but I kind of like that! All art is interpreted differently by the viewer and why shouldn't tattoos?
• Next up is the word 'believe' interlaced with a paper aeroplane. It is just on the side of my ribs and I had it done to remind myself to believe in myself and believe in my dreams. I strongly feel that if I believe in those 2 things I can achieve anything. I am currently looking at expanding this somehow and am looking for a good quote with the word 'believe' in. Nothings really grasped my attention yet but I will keep looking! If anyone has any suggestions please let me know?
• Last but not least, my final piece of ink was done last year, its just above the inside of my ankle and symbolises 'Hakuna Matata'. My sister got exactly the same design in the same place. We had both been looking to get something for a while and this just suited us perfectly.

I love all my tattoos because they are just 'me'. I have heard people say 'Oh you will regret those when your older', well to those people I say no as they are personal. They are just as a part of me now as my right thumb, and they each have a story and meaning to me. I have no doubt I will expand my collection in the future.

So the hater of tattoos in me.... where shall i begin? I hate, I hate teddy bear tattoos! WHY WHY WHY?!!!! I am not a fan of people getting boyfriend/girlfriend names, kids I can understand, but people who can disappear from your life or break your heart, why would you want a constant reminder?! Love Hate tattoos = so Tacky! Also I don't believe many women can get away with sleeves, don't get me wrong I have seen a few who really pull off the look and its a really cool look. However I have not seen many. Also tattoos on the face and across the jugular...Horrendous!!My personal motto is will you see if when I'm in my wedding dress?! Yes to those who know me I am ridiculously single at the moment but if or when that day comes I don't want my tattoos to be a focal point, I also love that mine can be covered up and It often surprises people that I have tattoos as apparently I don't seem 'the type'.


On a flip note, men with Tattoos.... well in my opinion its a definite plus! I am a huge Home and Away fan, yes when I visited Oz I did make a trip to summer bay. Well my love of the show just escalated when the Braxtons moved into town, their hot bodies helped but throw in a few tattoos and id be happy to help them dry off after a surf any day! Oh and how can we forget David Beckham, Yummy!

Am I a Hypocrite?! Yes probably, like most people I can be quick to judge others but looking at my own (OK yes small) artwork I am reminded that each to their own. One mans trash is another mans gold. Most importantly what you do to your body is a personal choice.

Perfect prettiness!

Rimmel London professional finnish nail polish in ultra violet and my favourite simple silver TiffanyAndCo ring. This all equates to perfect prettiness on a cold miserable winters day! Small things always put a smile on my face.

Monday Inspiration....#2

A Belated Happy New Year Lovely People!!

I know i have been very quiet for a while, and I would love to have an excuse but im afraid I dont! Determined to get my act together for 2013 as i love blogging and being creative. So please keep an eye out for more posts coming shortly and more regularly!

Mondays quote for the week.....#1

So if you are like me and suffering from the Monday blues after a lovely weekend with fab friends and family and are looking for a bit of positive inspiration? Well look no further, from now on each Monday i am going to post said inspiration to spark you up for the rest of the week.......Happy Monday People!xxxx

Gelish Nails.... Get em!!!

Gelish Nails......
 As an avid nail biter my nails have sadly taking a turn for the worse over the past year or so and have started splitting and looking in a more sorry state than usual. Very sad times! So when a good friend of mine suggested I try gelish (the same friend who had just trained to apply such a thing, what are the chances!) I though what have i got to lose! I was promised that it would last for at least 2 weeks and would help strengthen my nails and help them to grow.

To add to my tale let me explain that i have tried all sorts of nail 'saviours' over the years originally to prevent me from biting (that chili nail varnish... I hate to admit it but i like the taste!) to all sorts of acrylics and false nails. All leaving me with a worse state of talon's that I began with. So with a little apprehension I sat down in my lovely friend Alison's house ready to see what would happen, the future of my nails at her mercy.

The Results were fab!!! I went for a coral colour, although a lot brighter and slightly more orange than I had anticipated, the colour was great. As for the strength, these nails stayed put for 3 weeks and instead of the usual frustration from nails snapping off or cracking all I had was some pleasantly unexpected regrowth. Happy Days! Would definitely recommend to any lovelies who have issues when it comes to growing their nails or even hate reapplying colour every few days due to chipping...definitely worth every penny!