Green Glow

Flip Flop Fantasy

Essie Neon 2013 Collection

Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine: Prickly Pear

Art Attack #11: Check Mate

Art Attack #10: Spots and Dots

Pretty in Pink

Art Attack #7:

Art Attack #5: Metallic Leopard

Art Attack #4: Glitter Dipped Stilettos

Art Attack #2: Minnie Mouse

Art Attack #1: Plaits

Neon Glow

Grab your sunnies because this one's a shocker...

I've been on the quest for a fluorescent yellow polish, and have searched the shelves of drug stores and eBay alike, only to come up empty handed. Nothing has been quite as bright as what I had in mind. And then I met this beauty, waiting for me in Sephora, and it was love at first sight. It's bright, it's bold and it is seriously intense!

My only qualm with this polish is the application. It's a little bit too runny, the brush is a little bit too long and it goes on a little bit too streaky. But, I can ignore all of that because the colour pay-off is AMAZING! Three coats gave me as good an opaque finish as I was going to get. It looks even better against tanned skin, and gives a not-so-subtle nod to the neon trend that is all over the high street at the moment.


I think I am a little bit obsessed with this hue at the moment. I can't remember the last time I was so taken with a polish colour, there are so many similar tones across the various brands, and this is definitely not something you see everyday. I don't like to wear a colour for too long or too soon afterwards, but I might just have to bend the rules for this one...

Rare is £13.50 from Illamasqua, and you can get yours here.

Jewels of the Nail

I think this has got to be one of my favourite nail looks for yonks. I was particularly drawn to this Forever 21 polish because it looked exactly like American Apparel's Galaxy, (which I was eager to get my mitts on), but at a fraction of the price ($2.80!). It's an oversized multi-coloured glitter polish. I bought this in Vegas, so I'm not sure if they stock it in this country. I've never tried anything from the Forever 21 cosmetics range, Love & Beauty, and I almost missed this if it wasn't for my sister. But looking on the American site, they have such a wide array of colours that definitely look like worth checking out, and for 3 bucks you can't really go wrong!

I really didn't want to detract from the awesomeness of this polish, so I paired it with Maybelline's Rose Poudre, a pinky nude. I had to pat it on, as opposed to paint, just to get the glitter where I wanted it to be, and I must say I love the effect. When I move my fingers around really fast, (because I do this on a regular basis?!) they look like disco balls, and several people have mistake them for diamantés.

I like that this polish has a quick drying time, and that they lie flat and there is no rough texture upon drying. I don't really mind that I had to pat it on, it's not time consuming at all, and the finish far outweighs that fact. The only thing that I hate, but can only be expected with glitter polishes, is the removal! This was a b**** to take off! I couldn't be bothered to sit their with foil and cotton wool on all my fingers, and instead half peeled half scrubbed it off with my fingers. By my guesstimations, it took longer to remove than put on!

I haven't tried AA's Galaxy, but if you are on the lookout for it, I would definitely recommend the Forever 21 version, as it looks pretty much the same to my naked eye.

What do you think of the finished look? Is it something you'd go for, or do you prefer a more natural look?

Pinky fingers

How hot is this pink? (Geddit?!) Like a magpie and shiny things, my eyes seem naturally attracted to bright colours. I saw this colour, Collide by Illamasqua, when I was browsing the shelves of Sephora during my Las Vegas vacation. It found it's way into my basket faster than you can say mine (along with a few other things, but we'll save those for another time.)

I've never worn an Illamasqua polish before, but I can say I was very pleased with the application. The polish itself is kinda runny, but in a good way. The brush size is perfect for a neat finish, and the colour payoff is fabulous. It looks just as good on my nails as it does in the bottle. I only picked up a slight tan while I was out there, but I can imagine this to look amazing on tanned skin. Definitely a good purchase!

In terms of my blogging, I have been slacking immensely, but I promise to change my ways!

What a Delight

Nothing says luxury like Chanel, non? From the Summertime de Chanel 2012 collection, Delight is a uber-pigmented metallic number. It's a bronzey gold colour, and although it is very shimmery and looks incredibly textured, it is smooth to the touch.

It went on perfectly in one coat, very opaque, and you could leave it at that. But I decided to wear 3 coats for a dramatic finish. The application was very easy, no streaking or patchiness. I was dreading the moment when I come to remove it, but in my excitement I managed to make a bit of a mess, and discovered that it comes off very easily, no excessive rubbing required.

As with all the Chanel polishes, I'm sure there will be many cheaper dupes available soon, if there aren't already.

Blue hue

Just like yellow, I am not too keen on blue polish. That is until I saw this beauty! This brilliant blue shade is Nails Inc's Baker Street. It is vibrant and bold and oh-so-dramatic (who doesn't love some drama!?), and I love the way it looks on my hands. I applied two coats followed by my faithful China Glaze quick dry top coat for the perfect finish. I really do like the way Nails Inc polishes go on. The brush is the perfect size, and the consistency of this shade especially is fantastic.

I received many a compliment on this cobalt hue, and after 5 days of wear, there are no chips or major tip wear. That's enough to keep me coming back for more!

This is also the shade that Beyonce wore in tribute to her baby girl Blue Ivy, on her first public appearance following her birth. Great minds, ey?!

What do you think of Baker Street?

Pink Pop

"What colour shall I paint my nails?" - one of the most common questions I find myself asking every few days. Having now put this in writing, I do believe it makes me sound like a bit of an airhead, which, I reassure you I am not... But when you have over 100 colours, it can seem like the most difficult question of the moment. So after asking my entire household (when I say entire, it's only 4 people) it was a unanimous decision.

Ta-da!

I love love love this colour! It looks amazing on tanned skin, and on depressing days all I need to do is look down at my bright talons and POP, smiles all round! This nail varnish is by LA Colors, which you can get from Beauty Base for 99p. Bargain! Now obviously at that kind of price, you're not going to get the best quality polish, but beggars can't be choosers. In all honesty, it's not too bad, I have tried some other more expensive brands that have been worse.

The formula is just right, not too runny or too thick, although I have had mine for quite a while, and what is left in the bottle is drying out a little. It doesn't really last longer than a few days, after which you will start seeing some tip wear. There are so many different colours in this polish, from creams to glitters to shimmers and frosts. For 99p you really cannot go wrong.

I always paint my nails before I go to sleep, and to avoid that annoying quilt print you get when your nails aren't quite dry, I use China Glaze Fast Forward Top Coat, which literally has them dry within minutes. This grandma does not have the patience for drying nails!

Have you tried any LA Colors polishes? What do you think of them?

Short and Sweet

Carrying on the pastels theme, I went for a bubblegum pink, called Blancmange. This Filthy Gorgeous polish went on like a dream. Some lighter pink shades are prone to streaking, but I had no problems with this one, two coats were enough for an opaque finish.

Filthy Gorgeous nail polishes are available online and in Debenhams, and retail at £9 each.I picked up four for £10 at the Vitality Show last month, which was quite a bargain! I've never worn any of their polishes before, but I have to say I'm quite impressed with the colours I got.

I've had it on since Friday, and as you can see there's been hardly any tip wear. Laziness meant that I gave a topcoat a miss, so it gets the thumbs up from me!

What do you think of Filthy Gorgeous polishes? What shade are you wearing at the moment?

Nailed it!

I went through a phase where I was obsessed with nail art, and if I wasn't doing something to my own nails I'd be doing my sisters' or my friends' nails. So when I saw The WAH Nails Book of Nail Art on Amazon, I snapped it up in an instant.

If you haven't heard of WAH nails, then you must be living under a rock. Based in Dalston, Topshop Oxford Street and Westfield Stratford, they specialise in nail art, and their designs are all free hand. If you haven't been down to one of their salons already, I suggest you make yourself an appointment pronto!

MAC Steamy & No7 Poolside Blue

It's a dinky little book, with a brief history on the store, and 25 step-by-step nail art designs you can try out for yourself. I had a go at the 'Camouflage' design, partly because I already had the yellow base coat on! I used a nail art brush I got off eBay, and it was really easy as it doesn't require you to be really neat.

What do you think of nail art? Do you prefer a simple nail or are do you like them wild and wacky?