Dahlings, it's National DIY Day, and what better way to celebrate butter LONDON's 20th Anniversary than with a spot of home nail artistry? As I sit here with my afternoon Earl Grey, I simply must tell you about the most delightful nail kit from butter LONDON—the Cakes & cuppas 6-piece nail lacquer set.

This charming 6-piece kit has utterly stolen my heart with its quintessentially British themed shades. The collection is perfectly on-brand with butter LONDON's cheeky, sophisticated vibe that we've all come to adore since they burst onto the scene in 2005 as the first toxin-free nail lacquer brand.

A Proper British Colour Palette

The "Cakes and Cuppas" collection features six absolutely scrumptious shades:

1. Steady On! - A sophisticated neutral that pairs with everything, rather like a good cuppa
2. Sandy Bum - A delicate milky pink
3. Fruit Machine - A bubblegum pink
4. Bubbly Rosé - A perfectly rose-gold hue that's as bubbly as rosé
5. Flusher Blusher - A brilliant fuchsia that's bold as brass
6. London Fog - A stormy blue-grey crème

The Feel Good Beauty Experience

What makes butter LONDON truly special is their commitment to clean beauty without compromising on colour, quality or performance. These 10-Free nail lacquers are formulated without Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, DBP, Toluene, Camphor, Ethyl Tosylamide, Xylene, Parabens, Gluten and TPHP.

It's rather brilliant knowing that while I'm achieving a posh and polished look, I'm not subjecting my nails to a load of nasties. The Patent Shine 10X formula gives a proper gel-like finish that lasts up to 10 days—rather essential for those of us who can't be bothered with daily touch-ups.

My DIY Mani How-To

For National DIY Day, I've created a delightfully British afternoon tea-inspired manicure using the "Cakes and Cuppas" collection. Here's how you can recreate it at home:

1. Begin with clean, prepped nails—perhaps with butter LONDON's Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator to tidy those bothersome bits.
2. Apply a base coat—their Horse Power Nail Rescue works a treat.
3. For a classic look, paint each nail with two coats of Fruit Machine, allowing proper drying time between coats (the perfect excuse for another cuppa).
4. On accent nails (I chose ring fingers), apply Sandy Bum as a base, then use a small dotting tool to create a "jam" center with Flusher Blusher or pebbles with London Fog.
5. For the truly adventurous, try a gradient effect by starting with Steady On! at the cuticle and adding Bubbly Rosé tips.
6. Seal your masterpiece with their Hardwear Shine UV Top Coat for that smashing glossy finish.

A Spot of British Flair

What I adore about butter LONDON, and why I’m still their mascot, is how they've maintained their British heritage throughout these last 20 years. Their witty, cheeky approach to beauty feels like chatting with your most fashionable London friend—the one who always knows the best spots in Notting Hill and has perfected the art of afternoon tea.

Final Thoughts

So, my loves, whether you're a proper nail enthusiast or a DIY novice, National DIY Day is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to some "me time" with a luxurious at-home manicure. The "Cakes and Cuppas" collection delivers the balance of posh and playful you’ve been seeking.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to finish my manicure and perhaps indulge in an actual cuppa (or two).

Cheers,

Branwen