Manicure Monday - Posh

Boots having 3 for 2 on nail polishes is deadly to me. I was desperate to get my hands on some of the Revlon Parfumarie Polishes and picked only four polishes, this meant I needed two more, you know to get the best deal. So I picked up Revlon Treat and Boost and this Revlon polish in Posh.

This green is lovely, light and creamy, not too dark as many of my green polishes are. The brush and consistency make this polish easy enough to apply and it looks great. I have Seche Vite over mine so they look super shiny and have great staying power. This means I can't comment on how long this polish lasts.

What you think? Is this a green you can wear?

Manicure Monday - Tara's Talons!

I was so pleased that Tara from The Tara's Emporium could attend my #BakerStMeet in Middlesbrough last month as I adore indie nail polish and the fact that she is UK based makes it all the better! When she came down she brought us all one of her gorgeous polishes but as some people didn't turn up we got more than one!

After my week of nail polish, the first polish I turned to was one of Tara's polishes. This one was my first pick and it is called Embankment. It is a gorgeous shimmery green filled with differently shaped glitter!

Tara's business recently turned one, so to celebrate she has brought out a birthday collection of nail polishes! As well as this Tara has recently expanded her business to include much more than nail polish. If you haven't already had a nosy at her shop then you must.

Manicure Monday - Naked Nails

I'm currently taking a week and a half off nail polish! It is particularly hard for me as I wear nail polish EVERYDAY. I'm hoping that this time off will make my nails a bit healthier and help to strengthen them. Although I never usually take time off nail polish I wanted to try as I've read about the benefits this can bring, and my nails really need the break!

Applying nail polish regularly and not allowing your nails time to breath can dry them out. This then leads to weak nails that are prone to breaking. Giving them time as well as supplying them with some useful products can improve their condition. I'm using OPI's original Nail Envy which is created to help dry and weakened nails. OPI have now developed their Nail Envy range to include solutions for other common problems such as dry & brittle nails and sensitive & peeling nails.

As well as using special products such as this it is always wise to make sure you are moisturising your hands and nails on a regular basis to keep your nails hydrated. I religiously moisturise my hands when I am off to work and before I go to bed but I am not so good at focusing on my nails. When I do get chance to focus on my nails I use Lush's Lemony Flutter cuticle butter. This is such a thick luxurious butter that sinks in to your cuticles and nails leaving them soft and hydrated.

I'm really looking forward to seeing whether this week off makes a difference to the condition of my nails. When I am in my new house I can't wait to paint my nails loads and loads but still have a few nail polish holidays every so often!

Manicure Monday - Brazilian Orange

Brazil, a gorgeously sunny country that will host the World Cup and the Olympics in the coming years. To commemorate this OPI have brought out a bright selection of colours ready for Summer. I picked up this orange - Where did Suzi's Man-Go - from Look Fantastic with 15% off!

Against my pale hands this beautiful colour is not looking as great as it could, add a little tan and this colour would pop. I do love the pale creamy colour of this orange as it isn't as garish as some oranges you can pick up. Although it is bright it is definitely a wearable colour that applies just as well as every other OPI polish. As with pale colours you have to be careful and apply quite a bit to ensure you get full coverage with no transparent sections.

I picked up another colour from the collection called Amazon-Amazoff which is a lovely teal green. I will try and wear it soon so I can get it up for a Manicure Monday.

Manicure Monday - Purple Xing

On Saturday I had a girly night round a friend’s house and I said I’d do her nails for her. She decided that she wanted purple so I brought a few colours round for her to choose from. Whist there I decided I’d paint my own and had brought this gorgeous Nina Ultra Pro polish in Purple Xing.

This is a shimmery deep purple with heaps of holographic glitter running through. It feels slightly textured because of the glitter but it doesn't affect the finish. This polish is gorgeous and I am so glad I picked it up.

What do you think?

Manicure Monday - Purple glitter gradient

I think I'm addicted to glitter gradients now... After managing to pull off my last one with the shimmery red polish and gold glitter I wanted to try again!

I've used Nails Inc - Holland St Park, Sinful Colors - Frenzy and OPI - Polka.com to create this manicure. Its really simple to do and I think it looks gorgeous.

Have you tried a glitter gradient?

Manicure Monday - Gorgeous Gradient

I think I've fallen in love with this combination. I keep looking at my nails because the base polish with the glitter works so well and they look so glamorous!

For my manicure I've used OPI - Every Month is Oktoberfest, China Glaze - Champagne Kisses and Avon Color Trend - Gold Flecked. To create this manicure I used two coats of Every Month is Oktoberfest which I have fallen in love with. It is a dark sheer red/purple colour which looks so deep and shimmery.

When this is dry I applied a blob of Champagne Kisses at the bottom of the nail then wiped the brush on the bottle to be able to drag the glitter up the nail. Over this glitter I used Gold Flecked to add larger pieces of glitter.

I'm really impressed with my first glitter gradient attempt as the colours work so well together.

Do you like? Will you try this?