the girl behind the screen♥ I’m Kimi :) Your average eighteen year old residing in sunny UK who loves doing her nails after finally breaking the horrible habit of biting them. I am by no means a professional, I’m strictly amateur, but I enjoy all the nail art I do :) I really do hope this blog is an inspiration to all you nail-biters out there - this is proof! The habit can indeed be broken :D Tumblr (3.0; @illusionail)http://illusionail.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/598cb4adc9993b6ee620377de6267042/tumblr_mhih238UEl1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>city skyline</p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/41972705700http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/41972705700Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:27:39 +0000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7ea17ff91500b32a106e5605cd384def/tumblr_mh3lanN6RB1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>my take on the galaxy/space design. Shame the glitter doesn’t show up too much as this looks so much nicer irl!</p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/41302931105http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/41302931105Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:35:11 +0000nail artnailsnail polishnail designnail varnishnail art designgalaxyspacegalaxy nailsillusionailspace nailsglitterglitter nailssparklypretty<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a8bfdcdda874d53b39ad64ceedb824c7/tumblr_mezpq80eMV1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Latest additions to my <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/polishedgems">etsy store</a></strong></p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/37859004959http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/37859004959Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:13:20 +0000nail polishjewelryNail Polish Jewellerynail polish jewelrynail polish ringwater marblewater marblingwater marble jewelrywater marble ring<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbwfrdMbDL1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbwfrdMbDL1qeqraho2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Water marbled ring made using Hits Unconventional and Nubar Reclaim.</p> <p>Available to purchase in my etsy store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/112133346/nail-polish-ring-holographic-water">here.</a></p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/33588355089http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/33588355089Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:04:24 +0100water marblenail polishnail polish ringNail Polish Jewellerynail polish jewelryholographic<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbwfloSyiB1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbwfloSyiB1qeqraho2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Water marbled ring made using Hits Unconventional, Models Own Aqua Violet and Golden Green.</p> <p>Available to purchase in my etsy store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/112134728/nail-polish-ring-multichrome-water">here.</a></p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/33588077361http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/33588077361Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +0100nail polishnail polish ringnail polish jewelryNail Polish Jewellerymultichromewater marble<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbwfduytW81qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbwfduytW81qeqraho2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Water marbled ring made using Hits Unconventional and Nubar Reclaim.</p> <p>Available to purchase in my etsy store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/112133172/nail-polish-ring-holographic-water">here.</a></p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/33587732517http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/33587732517Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:56:00 +0100nail polish ringNail Polish Jewellerynail polish jewelrywater marbleillusionailpolishedgemsetsyjewelryringholographic<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maij6g3YXf1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Peacock Plumage</strong></p> <p>This design is one that I’ve wanted to do almost ever since I started nail art but never thought I’d get the technique down for it. For me though, the way it’s turned out, <em>I’m proud as a peacock!</em></p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/31750358138http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/31750358138Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:18:16 +0100nailsnail artnail designpeacockpeacock featherspeacock nailspeacock nail artpeacock plumagegoldblueblackmintsally hansenillusionailnail polish<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma5ixzMcLN1qeqraho1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Fun jigsaw puzzle nails :)</p> <p>Don’t forget to check out my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/polishedgems">etsy shop</a> for water marbled jewellery!</p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/31287385077http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/31287385077Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:44:23 +0100nailsnail polishnail artbluepurplenail designjigsawjigsaw puzzlejigsaw nailsjigsaw nail artpuzzle nailspuzzle nail artpuzzlesjewelleryetsypolished gemsnail art designdesign<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9uhofmRtH1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Felt in the mood for something glitzy and random so here it is!</p> <p>Also, don’t forget to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/polishedgems">check out my etsy store</a> for water marbled nail polish jewellery :)</p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/30890700357http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/30890700357Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:43:26 +0100nailsnail artillusionailsilverpinkrednail polishrhinestoneglitternail designnail polish jewelry<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9qq694fll1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9qq694fll1qeqraho2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9qq694fll1qeqraho3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9qq694fll1qeqraho4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Holographic/duochrome water marbled ring.</p> <p><strong>Can be found for sale in my etsy store <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/polishedgems">here</a> (along with more exciting items!).</strong></p> <p>Nail art coming tomorrow, I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted any. Somehow, the summer holidays have made me lazier than ever!</p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/30749421557http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/30749421557Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:30:43 +0100nail polishnail polish ringnail polish jewelryduochromeholographicetsyillusionail<p>It&#8217;s taken me the whole of summer to get round to doing it but (finally!) here it is!</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/polishedgems">Polished Gems on etsy!</a></strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p> <p>The shop will feature water marbled jewelry using duochrome and holographic colours.</p> <p>Check it out and let me know what you think!</p> <p><img height="589" src="http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/3513/pgopen.png" width="628"/></p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/30680642752http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/30680642752Sat, 01 Sep 2012 22:58:36 +0100nail polishnail polish jewelryetsyetsy jewelryjewellerynail polish jewellerywater marble jewelryillusionailpolishedgems<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7z08c2XKj1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Kenyan inspired mani part 2 - Safari</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong>From pinky to thumb: Thomson gazelle, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, leopard.</p> <p>Say hello to the mysterious right hand - will probably not be showcasing another photo of it for some time!</p> <p><br/></p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/28330568380http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/28330568380Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:07:24 +0100nailsnail artsafarikenyakenyan manikenyan nail artsafari nailscheetah nailsgazelle nailsleopard printgiraffe printleopard nailsgiraffe nailsnail polishzebra nail artzebra nailszebra patternzebra printillusionailnail designsafari design<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7tu39bwUF1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Inspired by the vibrant, rich culture of the Maasai warriors in Kenya.</strong> I was there recently so just <em>had</em> to do a Kenyan-inspired mani!</p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/28130988331http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/28130988331Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:06:44 +0100nailsnail artnail polishtribaltribal nailsmasaikenya nailskenyanail designnail varnishnailaztecaztec nailstribal nail artkenya nail artinspired<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6i2hqOfQK1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>No7 - So Simple</p> <p>Barry M - Gold Foil</p> <p>This was my first time trying out No7 nail polish. The formula was great, non-streaky and mostly opaque in three coats (except for my middle finger where you can unfortunately see some VNL!). What I love most about this brand is the brush. The tip is rounded and makes application extremely efficient. Definitely something I’m considering doing for the rest of my polishes - hopefully it won’t lead to a gooey polish-y mess!</p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/26297294636http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/26297294636Sun, 01 Jul 2012 22:03:25 +0100nailsnail artillusionailnail designfoilno7barry mso simplegoldnudebootsprettybeautifulnail polishnail varnishfrench tipfrench nailsfrench design<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5od1x8Ah41qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>summer inspired plaid nails.</p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/25176091930http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/25176091930Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:03:32 +0100nailsnail artnail polishnail varnishnail designillusionailplaidplaid nailsplaid nail artsummersummer nailssummer nail artsummer inspiredcolourspastel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4yi23u2pC1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Now, I’m not a huge fan of the monarchy myself but because there’s a Diamond Jubilee dress up theme going on at work over the long weekend I thought some jubilee themed fingertips would be appropriate.</p> <p>Exams are all over so I am baaaaaaaackk!</p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/24213631518http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/24213631518Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:54:02 +0100nailsnail artjubileediamond jubileejubilee nailsbritainbritishqueen60illusionailunion jack nailsqueen nailsbritish nail artjubilee nail artdiamond jubilee nails<p><strong>Do you prefer gold or silver plated?</strong></p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/22044064703http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/22044064703Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:35:50 +0100illusionailjewelrywater marble jewelrywater marble ringsgold platedsilver platedquestionfollowers<p>These last few weeks have been incredibly busy.</p> <p>Two week trip to India over Easter for a wedding (another one!) and being in the lead up to exams has meant that I&#8217;ve had less time to focus on my blog.</p> <p>Not to mention the parents&#8217; bugging.</p> <p>So I&#8217;m sorry guys but there won&#8217;t be any nail art from me until my exams are over at the end of May.</p> <p>Hopefully, I&#8217;ll see you all then!</p> <p>Happy painting and to anyone else sitting exams in the near future, best of luck!</p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/21389102842http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/21389102842Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:29:16 +0100illusionail<p>Aw thank you! The fire was actually quite easy to create; I used <a href="http://nailside.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/flame-job.html">nailside’s flame tutorial</a>. I painted the mockingjay on a ziploc bag and then transferred that onto my nail as a sticker, definitely a method I’d recommend for any difficult/intricate designs! I’m pretty rubbish at tutorials so I hope that helps at least!</p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/19523597479http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/19523597479Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:19:32 +0000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0zvvnNZ3Y1qeqraho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mockingjay. Katniss Everdeen. </p> <p>The girl who was on fire.</p> <p>The Hunger Games.</p>http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/19410874734http://illusionail.tumblr.com/post/19410874734Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:35:47 +0000nailsnail artnail polishnail designnail varnishhunger gamesthe hunger gamesfirefire nailsmockingjaykatnisskatniss everdeencinnathe hunger gameshunger games nailsmockingjay nails