Cath Kidston is synonymous with ditzy florals, cutesy polka dots and nostalgic patterns, adorning many a cushion, tea towel and bedspread with its sweet prints. I think Cath Kidston designs are infectiously adorable and I have my fair share of Kidston-covered items in my possession. I was originally inspired to give this nail art a go after seeing Corrie’s post where she shared her springtime nails with us, and then I found this post on Emily’s blog and was finally convinced to give it a whirl. It may look a little challenging but I can assure you that in four simple steps, you too can have some fancy florals on your fingertips…
1. Firstly, chose your base colours. I used Barry M Blueberry Ice Cream and Bourjois 1 Seconde nail polish 06* but there are so many colour combinations you can use, just have a play about with different shades until you find a happy harmony.
2. On the accent nail, I chose to do polka dots by using Orly Prelude to a Kiss* blobbed on with a cocktail stick. For the other nails I took Bourjois 1 Seconde nail polish 06 and roughly dabbed it on from the brush to create the flowers.
3. Whilst the flowers are still a bit tacky, I took Orly Prelude to a Kiss and swirled it in with a cocktail stick to give the flowers a three-dimensional look.
4. Finally, I took Illamasqua Nomad polish* and blobbed it around the flowers to create the leaves. I also added some extra polka dots to fill in the spaces. Et voila!
Do you go ditzy over floral prints? Let me know if you have attempted a similar nail art; I’d love to see it 🙂
Love this nail idea! It's so cute, especially with the polka dot accent nail, I'm going to try this soon, so cute 🙂 xxx
Very cute 🙂 I love the colours you have used! I've had floral nails on my list of 'to do nail art' for so long but I've been slacking in the nail art department recently!
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I love this type of nail art you did a great job. I did similar for Valentines Day
My Floral Nails
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These are stunning! Always wanted to know how to do them! thank you 🙂
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These are fabulous! You did a great job! If you're interested in nail art, I have a few posts on my blog with tutorials.
http://cupcakeandcosmetics.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Nail%20art%20%E2%99%A5
xx
This is so pretty! I love the accent nail, it looks great with the pretty florals!
I tried something similar myself last week if you'd like to have a look 🙂
http://molliemuses.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/cath-kidston-inspired-nails.html
Mollie xo
that looks so cute, i definitely think i want to try that!
and that orly colour looks gorgeous, i need to be on the lookout for that next time im at sally's
they look amazing!
Holly xxx
So cute!!
easier than i thought, thanks for this nail tutorial
This looks gorgeous! x
Wow, fantastic job, these look great!
xx Veronica
http://frowardfashion.blogspot.com
these look amazing, i can't believe you did it with a cocktail stick! cath kidston is infectious, i'm craving a pretty new bedspread! xx
At first I totally thought they were nail wraps. Great job! x
Wow, this looks pretty gorgeous and lovely! <3
Bloody adorable!xxx
These are gorggggeous!!
So going to try this out, they look so good and I love Cath Kidston. xx
they are so cool! i love them 🙂
chlo @chlowitty blogs
Love these! They look sooo cute 🙂
egtx3.blogspot.co.uk
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These look so good! Will have to give them a go x
Lovely and looks so easy to do! xx
these are so cute! xx
These are so pretty I love them 🙂 Definitely want to give it a go Xx
gorgeous! i love the bright shades!
i also had a go recently at this nail art style – http://bangbangamy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/vintage-rose-nails.html
not sure if mine look as good though! x
Great job! Its great how many people are loving nail art now 😀
I've done a few cath kidston inspired designs on my site http://kawaiinailart.blogspot.com and at the moment I am auctioning a set of false nails painted with cath kidston design for charity – ends in 5 days if anyone is interested. its a great charity a young lad who is fighting neuroblastoma
Stacie xoxox
Adore these Milly, my friend did a guest post on nails similar to these a while ago and I just dribble over there, so lovely xx
You must have some steady handy Milly, these nails look amazing!
Kate x
memoirsofawardrobe.com
I need to try this! looks so pretty xxx
Beth
I really need to try this. It just looks so good and doesn't sound horribly difficult! Bank holiday weekend coming up sounds like the perfect opportunity… xo
so cute! m totally inspired to do them now!
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wow looks stunning…if i tried to do this it'd look rubbish lol xx
They look lovely, good job! And that Illamasqua nail polish is beautiful xx
Adorable!
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Ahhh I love the roses, such a cute touch …think it would take me ages to do mine as good as your though!
I've just put up a post of my new nails, have a peak you might like them!!
Have a fab day,
Charlee
british-belle.blogspot.co.uk
So cute ! It looks so easy as well ! xx
butterfleyesblog.blogspot.com
The patterns on your nails look great ! 🙂 xx
So so cute!
I keep wanting to do a floral pattern on my nails as it's so gorgeous for spring but don't know if I have a steady enough hand! xx
These look amazing! Maybe i'll be patient enough to give them a go!
http://thetweedles.wordpress.com
i love this! xx
Those nails are genius!
J'adore
BLEURGH
http://www.say-bleurgh.blogspot.com
Thanks for the shout out Milly! So glad I could inspire some Cath Kidston nails! You did SUCH a great job, love love love the accent nail! xxx
Wow beautiful nails <3
thank you ALL so much for your comments girls x
What a great tutorial… you make it look easy (almost). Hopefully I can recreate something similar!
Sami x
http://www.glamsambeauty.com
Nice fashion designing, the blog contains some fabulous pictures of fashion designing.
Freshwater Pearls
This is very cute!! I love reading your blog!