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Tuesday 15 February 2011

Nail Of The Day x3:

My blog is focusing on nails lately it seems, primarily because I havn't worn makeup for months but also simply because I'm very much in a nail phase right now :)

I did my 'montly trim' a week or so ago and filed them all back to shorties. I like to do it once a month or so, not only because my nails grow super fast, but because I feel it helps me maintain stronger nails.


Nubar 'Hotel Baby Pink', 2 coats:
You probably know by now that I love light pastel pinks and this one is a firm favourite. It's a little less lilac toned than most and has more of a baby, almost peachy tone to it in real life. Soon I will post a comparison of all my seriously similar shades.


Orly 'Luxe', 2 coats:
Luxe is one of the most metallic golds I have ever tried and holds up really well (I use a mixture of Nailtek 2 and CnD Stickey for my base coat) unlike some other foil type shades. It has quite a silver tone to it in daylight with silver flecks scattered throughout. Not my favourite shade but a nice change :)


Barry M 'Dusky Mauve', 2 coats:
LOVE this shade. Love how the topcoat gives it a super glass like finish. Nothing else to be said really, great application as with all Barry M's :-)



25 comments:

  1. That Barry M colour is just so perfect, it looks like Chanel Paradoxal but i am sure it has a better staying power! I adore the Orly one as well. You have such beautiful model hands! xoxo

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  2. Elly: Yep it's a very close dupe :D
    Thanks so much xx

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  3. You have such perfect nails! I have squarish...stubs. Lol.

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  4. I have been away for blogger for way too long ive missed your posts!!! Your nails look AMAZING do you have a routine? Your shape is my dream shape, gorgeous! xxxxxxx great post

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  5. Wow all the colours are gorgeous and just makes me sad my nails are so rubbish atm they keep breaking! Loving the Luxe shade!

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  6. WOW I am loving that Nubar! You have gorgeous nails!

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  7. I like the first and last colors the most! I like how you trim your nails. :) My doctor makes me buffer my nails once a month to "strengthen" them and it does help keep my nails from being brittle.

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  8. have i spied your nails at MUA without realizing it was you? =P

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  9. i do that too, trim the once in a while. i don't like super long pornstar nails ahaha

    love all the colours you posted!

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  10. you have such pretty hands, i put falsies on the other week and now my nails are horrible :[
    cant wait for them to grow so i can start painting them again x

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  11. I LOVE that Orly polish, it's such a good metallic gold colour.

    Sarah x

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  12. Gorgeous! I love the pink and the Barry M one. I need to check out that pink. I keep wearing the same ones over and over since I work somewhere conservative. It's time to shake it up! Great post. :)

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  13. Wow the dusky mauve is my favorite. It looks stunning on your nails! You have great nails btw =)

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  14. Hope you had a good flight baby!!! I am sorry I havent been on skype much. I love you and Miss you so! xoxo

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  15. the pink polish is seriously dreamy! mega cute blog xx

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  16. The Barry M is amazing - definitely purchasing that next time I'm in Superdrug!

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  17. Those colors are beautiful and your hands and nails are beautiful too!! Nice pics!!

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  18. I love the baby pink, but how do you paint your nails sooo neatly?! I always get polish all over my cuticles and surrounding areas ><

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  19. All of those nailpolishes are gorgeous, and your swatches are amazing :) More posts please <3

    x

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  20. I love your blog! Will you start writing again? :( I really hope so <3

    xx

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  21. Love the Nubar one the most! x

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  22. i love the pink and gold nails, and OMG how cute is your dog!? I saw the pics on your sidebar, she is adorable!

    Xo

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  23. Great blog, just wondering do you file your nails square or are they falsies? they look great!

    kirsty xo
    http://mymakeuparty.blogspot.com/

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