Friday, November 6, 2015

5 Christmas Nail Art Ideas

The season of giving is nearing and when you have done your Christmas preparations, the next thing to do would be to get yourself ready for Christmas. This is the season where a lot of things are happening at the same time. Being the most awaited occasion all year long, a lot of things are being planned such as parties, dinners, get together with acquaintances and meet ups with old friends. This is why you ought to prepare your nails if you want it to go with the Christmas theme and match your Christmas outfits as well.




However you are not sure what type of Christmas nail art to put on your nails, or how you can paint them on. What you need to remember is that red and green is the classic Christmas color, but you can always deviate from the norm, with being a bit creative of course. The grand thing about experimenting with other colors for Christmas is that it makes your nail art unique and a total stand out. Don’t be afraid to experiment though, you should also be careful of not overdoing it lest your nails become a fashion disaster.
Now you ask yourself: how do I start with painting my Christmas nails?
Below is an example of a design that you can try out for a start for your Christmas nail art project.

Christmas tree nail art

What’s the best representation of Christmas that you can paint? A good old Christmas tree of course. Try to recreate a cute Christmas tree nail art as well as adding other cute designs on your nails for variety.
Start by painting on a clear base coat. The base coat is what protects your nails from being damaged from the layers of nail polish on top of it. Most base colors are white but you can also use a clear coat for this one.
Choose two colors of polishes that you can paint alternately on your nails. The good thing about alternate painting is that it makes your nails look more interesting and adds more attitude to the nail art. You can choose from red and white, red and green or even blue and white. The white coated nails will be the canvas for your Christmas tree.
After applying the colors make sure that they are dry first before applying another layer. For the next step get a green polish that will serve as the body of your Christmas tree. Simply dip the brush inside and create dotted lines that form a triangle. You can start by placing three dotted lines on the bottom, two above it then one on top thus creating a Christmas tree shape.
You can use the regular polish brush for the dots, however if you find the brush hard to use you can always go for the special smaller brushes that are made for tiny designs like these. On the other hand you can also be practical and go for toothpicks which can also do the same wonders.
After painting on the tree you can paint other designs on the colored part of the nails. Draw stripes or diagonal lines using the toothpick or small brush for more precision. You can then add more dots to your Christmas tree for example try putting on red dots to signify Christmas balls and a yellow dot on top of the tree for the star.
Unless you have a really thin and fine brush to use, you can draw the star in detail, but if you don’t this will be very challenging but dipping the brush to form a circle is also acceptable.
You can then add more designs to your nail art by using glitter polish for the stencil effect. You can even opt for the metallic polish to make more details on your Christmas tree.
Using the clear coat, apply it on the very top of the layers. Make sure that all the polish has dried before applying the top coat. If you could, wait at least ten minutes for the polish to completely dry off before applying the clear coat on top.
After that you now have your own Christmas themed nail art design! Of course there are plenty more interesting designs that you can use as reference or get motivation from. You can always search online for images of Christmas nail art designs that you wish to recreate.
The key to perfecting nail art is practice. You can never say that one design is too difficult because you can always try it and see for yourself. Even though you can’t get the exact patterns on the first try, just try again.
If you want to have an almost subtle Christmas nail art then you can always go for the color combinations that are normal yet fitting towards the festive occasion. You can also go for simpler designs such as French tips or plaid designs which also work for any type of occasion.
The important thing is you can find the perfect Christmas nail art design that you are looking for and that you can recreate it on your own nails just in time for the Christmas celebration.
Check out this wonderful Santa hat nail art. Be creative and paint on Santa hat French tips on your nails with stencil embellishments as cascading Christmas balls.
Check out this wonderful Santa hat nail art. Be creative and paint on Santa hat French tips on your nails with stencil embellishments as cascading Christmas balls.
Christmas nail art
Snowman inspired Christmas nail art. Recreate the snowman and the snow with this nail art reference. Make use of a combination of nail polish and glitter polish for that sparkling effect.
Snowman inspired Christmas nail art. Recreate the snowman and the snow with this nail art reference. Make use of a combination of nail polish and glitter polish for that sparkling effect.
Take a peek at this very creative and classy Christmas nail art. Use a matte red color to fill the nails and add fur embellishments as French tips. Simple yet very eye catching design.
Take a peek at this very creative and classy Christmas nail art. Use a matte red color to fill the nails and add fur embellishments as French tips. Simple yet very eye catching design.
A bright blue colored Christmas nail art. Fill your nails with beautiful snowflakes with this gradient blue and silver metallic polish designs. Very elegant and very pretty to look at.
A bright blue colored Christmas nail art. Fill your nails with beautiful snowflakes with this gradient blue and silver metallic polish designs. Very elegant and very pretty to look at.
Adorable and cute reindeer inspired Christmas art. Draw various reindeers on your nails with huge cute eyes and a red nose for Rudolph.
Adorable and cute reindeer inspired Christmas art. Draw various reindeers on your nails with huge cute eyes and a red nose for Rudolph.

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10 Christmas gift ideas for dad, from posh coffee machines to FIFA 16 and Go-Pro cameras

Christmas 2015 present ideas for dads who love tech, from coffee machines to FIFA 16 and a high-tech shaver

Dads, uncles, men... they'll all enjoy the gadgets in this list
Dads can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to finding that special gift. Whether it's slippers, socks or mugs, they tend to get the rough end of the festive stick. But why should they?
There is a wealth of perfect pressies made for the man in your life out there so maybe it's time to put a little more thought into it.
That's where this gift list can help: we've got the best tech presents from smartwatches through to Xbox bargains and shavers.
You can find Xmas present ideas for the rest of the family - including mum, kids, and pets - in our Christmas gift guides.

1. Nespresso Inissia Coffee Machine by Magimix, £72

Nespresso Inissia Coffee Machine by Magimix
Mouth-watering: Perfect cuppas every time with the Nespresso Inissia Coffee Machine by Magimix
What’s better than a coffee machine that gives you perfect creamy espresso every time? A coffee machine that looks like a robot from a 1970s sci-fi movie, that’s what.
This compact machine in striking ‘Summer Sun’ shade makes a statement in any kitchen – and a change from the prevailing black or white of most caffeine contraptions.
The Nespresso system is simplicity itself: 19 bar of pressure pushes the water through the coffee capsules at exactly the right temperature – without any mess, producing an espresso that beats other home coffee machines with far mightier price tags.

2. Monteverde 1 Touch Stylus Ballpoint Tool Pen, £19.21

Monteverde 1 Touch Stylus Ballpoint Tool Pen
Multi-tasking: The Monteverde 1 Touch Stylus Ballpoint Tool Pen is the Swiss Army knife of gadgets
When is a pen not a pen? When it’s also a stylus for use on tablets, three rulers with different scales, a spirit level, a flathead and a Philips-head screwdriver – that’s when.
Oh and it’s also a pen – perfect for the DIY enthusiast, never before have so many tools been tucked behind one ear.

3. TomTom Runner Cardio GPS Watch - Black, £139.88

The TomTom Runner Cardio GPS Watch's extra large screen displays a wealth of information pertaining to its user's workout; including pace, distance, training goals, calories burned and so on - making it ideal for any gym junkie dad.
Data can be recorded during indoor and outdoor activity, whilst multi-platform compatibility enables the user to export it and subsequently populate a range of compatible apps and devices for analysis.

4. Xbox One Console and FIFA 16 and Halo 5: Guardians,£279.99

Xbox One FIFA 16 5000GB console bundle
Combine the all new FIFA 16 with Halo this Christmas and power into the new year in style. This Xbox family bundle is fab for dad and the kids - and it's the cheapest one on the high street too.

5. Zepp 3D Swing Analyzer, £119.99

Zepp Gold Multi Sport Tracker
King of the swingers: The Zepp Gold Multi Sport Tracker will ensure your golf or tennis technique is up to scratch
One for all those swingers out there.
Improve your drive on the fairway or keep bulk up your backhand slice on the tennis court, this lightweight 3D swing sensor (only 7.7g) fits to a glove or onto to the base of a tennis racket – feeding back information via Bluetooth to your smartphone.
The Zepp app can then give you a 3D replay of your swing, offering pointers where you can make key improvements to your game, making your swing more efficient and powerful – it’s like having your very own golf or tennis pro at your beck and call.
The onboard flash memory can hold up to 2000 swings.

6. Introductory Indoor Skydiving for 2, £49

Sky Diving (Pic: Getty Images)
Adventure dads, hold tight, it's going to be one hell of a ride.
This intro to skydiving class is for anyone that wants to experience the unique sensation of freefalling without jumping from a plane.
The 120 mph wind tunnel easily supports human weight and the falling feeling is a total adrenaline rush.
The session begins with a safety briefing and then each person is issued a specialist flight suit in preparation for the flight. Once kitted out, step into the wind tunnel with the instructor and get lifted into the air for two thrilling 60 second sessions of body flying each.

7. Go-Pro Hero 3+ Silver Edition camera camcorder, £200.47

Go-Pro Hero 3+ Silver Edition
Staying focused: The Go-Pro Hero 3+ Silver Edition wearable video camera is for daredevil dads
Gnarly dude – the latest version of the worlds favourite wearable video camera will capture every bungee jump, extreme mountain biking, bob sleigh run, white water rafting… Yes, pretty much every extreme activity you can throw at it – in glorious 1080p HD.
Colours and exposure look great and it can connect via wi-fi to smart devices (there’s also is a remote control available, sold separately).
Go Pro App for iPhone, Android and Windows 8 phones allows live previews of what your shooting – giving you the chance to pause, rewind, re-0shoot and adjust camera settings.
As the body design is pretty much the same as previous versions, there’re lots of accessories available too – from custom mounts to an array of garish cases (see below)

8. Oral-B Pro 4000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush, £42.89

Teeth will never feel the same again, for dad, that is.
The Oral B Pro 4000 Electric Toothbrush with CrossAction brush head is designed to effectively lift and power away more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush, leaving behind nothing but an astonishing clean. Say cheese.

9. Braun CoolTec White Shaver, £99.99

Braun CoolTec White Shaver
Smooth and stylish: The Braun CoolTec White Shaver takes the irritation out of shaving
This Braun shaver actively cools the head of the shaver to minimise any redness, which will leave whoever uses it silky smooth and refreshed.
With the power to take the heat out of shaving, the revolutionary dry shaver comes in a stylish design and is certain to be an essential piece of kit for dads with sensitive skin.
Using innovative Thermo-Electric-Cooling technology (TEC), the shaver ensures it remains cool under pressure to minimise burning and itching, leaving nothing but a smooth finish behind.

10. MyKronoz ZeFit Bluetooth Activity Tracker, £32

ZeFit is a connected watchband that tells the time, tracks steps, distance traveled, calories burned and hours slept. Get 2% Back on Items Paid by Paypal. Plus get up to 90% OFF eBay Daily Deals & Sale Events. Get this eBay discount code
The smart activity tracker features a single button and an OLED display to check your real-time activity at a glance. It wirelessly syncs your data to your smartphone via Bluetooth, or your laptop or Mac via a USB cable.

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13 COOL OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY IDEAS

Whether you're the boss or the colleague who's been lumbered with the tough task of organising the Christmas party, don't spend time scratching your head trying to come up with a concept that's both fun and easy on the purse, just take a gander at SL's roundup instead. Xmas party, sorted.

Bistrotheque 

A favourite of none other than fashion maven Alexa Chung, Bistrotheques private room – which can seat up to 96 – is the perfect mix of trendy loft-style interiors and classic British grub, with plenty of cocktails thrown in. 
Visit Bistrotheque.com

All Star Lanes Private Hire 

Hire out The Club House at All Star Lanes Holborn which boasts room for up to 80 people, unlimited bowling on two lanes and a fully stocked, expertly staffed cocktail bar. The place for a cool, if a little competitive, party.  
Visit AllStarLanes.co.uk 
 


Bodo's Schloss

Work with a party crowd? With its kitsch Alpine-style décor, costumed staff, traditional menu and late-night disco, Bodo's Schloss will not disappoint.  
Visit BodosSchloss.com

Bounce

Ping pong-meets-pizza at Bounce, which has two locations in the capital. Fun, social and totally engaging, challenge your colleagues to a game or two, as they tuck into an innovative bar menu and of course, the obligatory tipples.  
Visit BouncePingPong.com

Bright Lights Evening Trail

Treasure hunts go 21st century with the Bright Lights Evening Trail. Starting at the National Theatre's Kitchen, clues will be sent to your team's mobiles as you venture from river views to hidden basement bars, with the trail ending at a Central London bar. Ideal.
Visit IntheHiddenCity.com

Cheeky Parlour

Pampering fans will enjoy a festive bonanza at Soho House's venture. Enter into the casual ground-floor café with velvety sofas and Bloody Marys on the menu before you head upstairs to The Cheeky Parlour for a rapid (but well-done) mani-pedi or beauty treatment.  
Visit UrCheeky.com

Circus

Enjoy some entertainment with your drink? Then the opulent, mirrored club known as Circus should be your go-to. Serving mouthwatering cocktails and Pan-Asian cuisine, with cabaret and late-night dancing, it's a photo opportunity waiting to happen.  
Visit Circus-London.co.uk

Disappearing Dining Club

A quirky supper club set in private and surprising spaces, Disappearing Dining Club is definitely an unusual Christmas party choice. They reinvent unconventional areas, fill them with tables, chairs, music and lights, and create a tailor-made menu to reflect the selected space and your special occasion. From lighthouses to launderettes, DDC can pretty much pop up anywhere you choose, providing an elegant but fuss-free dinner for food lovers.  
Visit DisappearingDiningClub.co.uk

Hawksmoor Monday Wine Club

Known for serving up succulent mouthwateringly good steak, Hawksmoor now cater to the BYO crowd with their Monday Wine Club. For a £5 corkage charge no matter what beverage, your Xmas party gang can visit any one of the Hawksmoor restaurants, dotted across London, at any point during the day with a bottle (or two) in arm to accompany their meal.  
Visit Hawksmoor.com
 

Karaoke Box

With three London-based locations, Karaoke Box does what it says on the tin with a private karaoke room and cocktail bar rolled into one. Choose from over 15,000 songs, new and old, and do you best Lady Gaga impression in one of the uniquely themed spaces.  
Visit KaraokeBox.co.uk
 

Opium Den and Dim Sum

A cool and chic Chinatown hideaway, delivering firecracker cocktails, Opium is a deviant dim sum parlour. Decorated with oriental vases and retro armchairs, the smell of burning incense hits you immediately in the hipster hangout space. Book now for a party your office won't forget. 
Visit OpiumChinatown.com

Private Cinema Hire

Wow your fellow colleagues with a private movie night at a plush Everyman cinema. Tuck into pizza, popcorn and cocktails as you watch a film of your choice, and expect the rowdiness to begin.
Visit EverymanCinema.com

Cocktail Class at The Studio, London Cocktail Club  

An oldie but a goldie, a cocktail class is one of the best ways for a team to bond, as you try your hand at shaking, stirring and muddling everything from mojitos to lychee martinis. We rate The Studio at London Cocktail Club as your venue – a secret hidden away spot with low lighting and black booth seating. 
Visit LondonCocktailClub.co.uk
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Designer christmas gift ideas

What do you get for the person who has everything or the person who is just a nightmare to buy for? Here you'll find a selection of our favourite designer products which make great quirky Christmas gifts


Sometimes the best presents are practical, sometimes completely useless! 

Think about the last present you got which you were delighted with, why was it? Had the person thought of something that would make daily chores easier or had they found that special gift which is just that bit extra special and a talking point. 

Our designer gift ideas contain products which have been created by some of the worlds favourite designers so we are sure youll find that special gift your looking for.

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