Product of the Week

As you may have noticed we have a slight thing for nail varnish. It's such an easy way to stay on trend & add a little edge to your outfit in a cheap(ish) kind of way. 

Keen to experiment with texture this week I tried out Nails Inc Special Effects 3D glitter polish. Now I'm always a fan of something sparkly (I'm a bit like a magpie) but I wasn't too sure about having a heavy texture on my nails. However, after trying & testing this product I can say I'm officially converted to textured nails. While it's a little heavier than polish I'd normally wear I just love the effect it gives - I've even gone as far as pushing the boat out & putting it on my toes as well.

It's £12, which is a little more than I'd usually spend on a polish but I think it's worth it just this once. It's great for nights out though & perfect for the party season which is just around the corner. 

Anyone else tried the new textured polishes by Nails Inc?

Alice & Grace x

Product of The Week

This week I've been a little blue due to the rain so I decided to make myself feel brighter by painting my nails in this fantastic fluro orange by Hedkandi for Models Own! 

The colour is outstanding (literally), dries within seconds and it doesn't chip easily! Perfect! 

This shade isn't for the shy wall flower as you will certainly get noticed rocking this on a night out because it glows under UV light, what more could you want from a nail varnish!? 

Models Own, Hedkandi

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Essie Sleek Stick Review

It may not have gone unnoticed that I'm a huge Essie fan, I change the colour of my nails on an almost daily basis. Having heard a lot about the Sleek Stick nail art by Essie I was excited to give them a go even if it wasn't my usual thing. Each pack comes with a variety of stickers so you're sure to find a size to fit your nails (obviously we're all different and universal fake nails never fit me properly, I'm already impressed!).

What to do...

1. Make sure you have squeaky clean hands & nails.

2. Find the sticker that fits your chosen nail (this should be pretty easy seeing as you have 9 sizes to choose from) & stick on making sure it rests just above your cuticle.

4. Bend the sticker over the end of your nail & using the file provided file away the excess sticker until you get the shape you're after.

4. Simply repeat this another 9 times!

The Verdict: While I love the fact I didn't need to hang around waiting for my nails to dry (In which time I always end up smudging them & having to start again) the stickers felt quite heavy on my nails which I found slightly irritating as the day went on, especially when I was at work doing practical things like making cups of tea for my boss (ahem). In all seriousness though, I love how this is a easy, cheap way to achieve a high standard of nail art I just think I might stick to the standard Essie polishes in the future. What can I say, I'm a traditionalist at heart.

Kathy x

Product of the Week

Being a massive fan of Essie (If you hadn't noticed already) the product of the week which we highly recommend during this sunny spell is 'Cute as a Button' nail polish in this beaut coral colour. It's vibrant and summery but even better coral makes you look more tanned. We do love a good beauty elusion.

The French Manicure Is Back (Again)

Okay, so the French Manicure is always in fashion but this s/s season it really is back in fashion. Everyone is raving about it (including us) as it's a refreshing change from the bright candy colours & in-your-face nail art of winter.

Our personal fave is this affordable & fresh looking Essie polish in Vanity Fairest (£7.99)

Our recommendations for the perfect French Manicure...

Essie (same as above), Chanel Le Vernis in Emprise (£18) & Kure Bazaar in Milk (£15).