Nails: Top 5 Summer Polishes

Chelsea Physic Garden* ♥ Cascade Cool ♥ Bikini So Teeny ♥ Greenberry ♥ Peach Melba 

As we are now slap bag in the middle of summer I thought it was about time to reveal my top 5 summer polishes. I'm all about bright colours at the minute but I'm particularly loving pastels, it was a tough pick but these are the ones that have come out on top.

You can’t have summer shades without a colour to match the sky and Chelsea Physic Garden is definitely the one, it’s a gorgeous pastel blue and during this recent heat wave it’s perfect to brighten up your nails.

I think I talk about Cascade Cool from Essie a lot but that’s just because I love it, a lot. I'm always reaching for this candy floss pink it looks so good when you’re wearing white or monochrome I love the pop of colour it gives.

Bikini So Teeny is perhaps the most aptly named summer polish, it’s pretty much considered a sin if you don’t get this colour out at this time of year! There are tiny flecks of glitter in this which you cant really see in the swatch but if you catch it in the sunlight is very pretty.

I am crazy about Greenberry, It’s the most striking shade and the shine finish is super pretty, I just wish it didn't chip so quickly!

There was tough competition to fill this last space but as soon as I found Peach Melba I knew I was on to a winner. This shade reminds me of a sorbet or a nice cooling ice lolly,  I quite fancy a lolly now!

What are your top summer picks? What colour is my collection lacking? I’d love some colour recommendations.

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Nails: Pretty In Pink

Tour de Finance ♥ Cascade Cool ♥ Milan ♥ Elizabeth Street ♥ Gala Pink

While I was trying to decide which of my favourite shades to show you this month I completely dismissed pink as an option as I didn't think I actually had that many…turns out I was wrong, I have a lot and it was such a difficult decision deciding on these 5!

First up is Essie’s Tour De finance, the brightest of the bunch with such a beautiful shine. I usually pull this baby out when I’m wearing a little black dress to give a pop of colour to my outfit.

Another Essie favourite is Cascade Cool. This is the perfect candyfloss pink it’s super girly and perfect for the summer.

I went through a face last year of wearing No7’s Milan all the time because it’s that stunning. I think the silver shimmer running through it makes it unique, I've never found another colour that comes close to this.

Don’t you love it when magazines give away great nail polishes? Well I have a magazine to thank for this beauty (I can’t remember which one). Elizabeth Street by Nails Inc is a gorgeous ’my nails but better’ colour. It’s great for French manicures or if you just want something that isn't over the top.

Gala Pink By Bad Apple cosmetics* is heading more to the coral side of pink but again it’s just a great summer colour I especially like this if I'm wearing a white outfit.

Which is your favourite? Does pink frequent your nails a lot?

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Nails Inc Feather Effect Nails

Nails Inc Chester* and Chelsea Physic Garden*

With spring on the way now is definitely the time to start whipping out those pastel shades on your nails and Nails Inc have come up with a strange but funky way of jazzing them up.

I love simple ways to add a bit of fun to my nails so I was really excited to try ‘Feathers’ by Nails Inc. Chester  is a clear polish with flecks of blue and yellow ‘feathers’, it looks a bit like those hundreds and thousands that you usually sprinkle onto a cupcake .

I used Chester on Top of Chelsea Physic Garden from the Ice Cream shades collection which is a gorgeous sky blue colour as I think full coverage feather nails might look a bit over the top for everyday wear in my office.

I love Chelsea Physic Garden alone, it's absolutely perfect for the time of year especially now the sun is starting to come out. (Well it did last weekend, I really hope it will come back!).

The Feather polish is so pretty but I found it quite difficult to work with as the flecks tend to stick together making it hard to get a nice even coverage, as you can see in my picture it isn't the most tidy of looks.  It takes a lot of patience at at least 3 or 4 coats to achieve an opaque look.. The Feathers tend to look better on pale/pastel nails.

The Feathers dry quickly and, like all Nails Inc products I've tried it has great wear time, I will warn you though that it is so difficult to remove. If you are a lover of glitter polish you will know what I mean but the feather removal was just on another level!

You can pick up Nails Inc Feather Effect Nails from Lookfantastic for £11. What do you think? Will you be adding a little flutter to your nails this spring?

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Nails: L'oreal Confetti Top Coat

L’oreal Confetti Top Coat - £4.99

I was excited about the L’oreal Confetti Top Coat as soon as I heard about it. I love nail art but with my unsteady hand and lack of patience I often find myself in a smudgy mess and a bad mood so when a simple product comes along that does everything for you I immediately need it in my life.

The L’oreal Confetti is a clear polish with matte flecks of glitter in it, I’ve heard people describe it as ‘salt and pepper’ nails which I think sums up the look perfectly. All you have to do is apply one coat on top of your desired polish and you’re away. I opted to pair it with Elizabeth St by Nails Inc which I think looks gorgeous for spring time; In fact I think this will compliment any pastel shade perfectly.

What do you think? Simple and affordable you can’t really go wrong.

Oh and Happy Friday everyone!

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Nails: A bit of Sparkle

Elizabeth Street and Rose Quatz Glitter

I might sound like a stereotypical girl here but I love pink and I love glitter so this combination is absolutely perfect for me.

I picked up Elizabeth Street by Nails Inc while it was free with Glamour magazine. Ive never used Nails Inc before as they usually retail at about £11 which I never really thought that I could justify so to pick this up for just £2 is an amazing saving.

I used two coats of Elizabeth Street to get it opaque and I am SO impressed with the staying power I think it was day 4/5 when it started to chip which I thought was a miracle seeing as mine are usually off within 2 days. If the rest of the Nails Inc Polishes have the same staying power as this then i would definitely but another one.

Rose Quartz Glitter by Barry M has to be one of my favourite nail polishes I've ever had. I won this in andpeaches giveaway and as soon as I opened the parcel I was just like WOW. The glitter looks a bit like crystals which add a real touch of glamour, I have named these my Princess nails as they make me feel like I'm a princess haha is that sad? I just love looking at them and have had so many complements on them. If your a fan of glitter polish or are looking for something to glam up your look then this is the one! Barry M nail polishes are usually £2.99 so you really can't go wrong.

What do you think? Are you a fan of  adding a bit of glitter?