A case of mistaken identity...

I love Summer, but it has its downfalls. In the colder months, we can layer up our clothes in any way we like to express ourselves - and in ...

Tuesday tip: Fringe t-shirt DIY!

Hola! This week's tip is a good'un for two reasons. 1) It's a more subtle alternative to the crop top, for those who aren't ...

A cautionary nail...

Here's the new nail trend in my life! Here's how I got the look! Yep, that's right. After months of constant nail abuse in the f...

Outfit of the [next] day!

Hey all! I didn't get a picture of my work outfit today because I'd already changed into something a bit more comfortable (AKA t-shi...

Gem Fatale's blog shop is now open!

I've just opened up my little blog shop! I will be adding more vintage and high street items in the very near future, so feel free to fo...

Competition winners!

Here are the winners of the giveaway: Prize 1. Claire from Jazz pad Prize 2. heartshapedbruise Prize 3. Helen from Afeitar Prize 4. Emma J...

Tuesday tip: Confetti your claws!

The gods were not smiling on today's tip at all. I wanted to see if you could use glittery confetti as nail art accessories. My friend J...

My new purrrchases!

In true mad-old-cat-lady style, my latest purchases have had a feline theme! Firstly, I bought a kitty-tastic iPod Nano case with my birthda...

Embrace the lace!

Today, the little lace dress I bought from Primark in Glasgow made its first public appearance. I've been umm-ing and ahh-ing over how t...

Scout's honour

For work today, I wore this awesome H! by Henry Holland scout-style cropped top, courtesy of Debs. I was pretty chuffed to notice it matches...

One step forward, two steps back

Don't you hate when you go into a shop to do a refund and come out with new purchases? I had a small case of this today, but the dress w...

Amazing 300 followers giveaway!

COMPETITION CLOSED! As my little blog has now reached an amazing 300 followers, the time has finally come to unleash my fantastic giveaway! ...

From my lap, with love!

I had intended to launch my amazing giveaway today, but I got my eiffel tattoo on my ankle re-inked and ended up too scared to walk around ...

Tuesday Tip - Gem's Blogging Guide

Welcome to this week's Tuesday tip! Sorry it's so textual, but it kinda has to be! As voted for by you, today I'll be sharing a...

New obsession: She Draws!

I very recently discovered the cute and crafty She Draws by chance, after Laura, the illustrator/designer behind it, Twittered me to thank m...

World Cup nails + a request!

Good evening guys! Thought I'd share with you my craptastic Nail job I did the other night in preparation for the first England game of ...

Earning my stripes!

Look at this Zebra-tastic little cutie I found in the charity shop for £1.50 on Friday! It matches my lovely blue nail varnish from Topshop...

Life's peachy

I finally lost my maxi dress virginity to Dorothy Perkins at the weekend! This peach and black striped number was actually the first maxi I...