I went for the Calgel nails and yes they look fab! However, when she had done one hand she casually mentioned not having long baths - not a problem - but, I go swimming twice a week! I didn't want to spoil the moment so I didn't ask but has anyone done any swimming with these nails? I have had the gel with polish which probably undoes the fact that the nails can breath! Also I got a bit carried away with the size, I've gone for long ones and just typing this is hard going. How do people who always have long nails cope with them?!! Applying cream is a nightmare, it gets right under the nail as does the mousse blusher I use. I won't mention going to the loo, just to say my screams could be heard three streets away!

As for my contact lenses - ouch! really difficult! Is there a knack to it all? I'm going to have them a bit shorter next time (as long as I can swim in them, if not I'm back to the drawing board.) In the meantime I'm enjoying the novelty and can't stop pointing at things!