ballerina

 

Hi everyone!

Today I have a quick swatch for a pretty nude polish!

This is 4 coats of Maybelline Color Show #70 Ballerina.

As you can see, 

there's still VNL (visible nail line) after 4 coats,

as this polish is very very sheer and delicate.

However, 

I really like how it builds up into a clean, squishy nude beige,

which gives you the impression of an acrylic nail.

It makes your nails look very sophisticated and elegant,

not to mention longer than what they really are!!

The formula was also very easy to work with,

it evens out nicely and other than having to layer a lot,

you really don't have to be careful when applying!!

 The bottle was £ 2.99 each and pretty cheap,

but I've already used up 1/5 of the whole bottle after this post....

I think I need to find a cheaper equivalent for this lovely work-friendly polish :(

violet sugar nails

Today I'm very excited to show you my new textured Zoya polish

in the shade of Stevie from Zoya's PixieDust Summer Edition Collection ♡

It's a soft, elegant and sweet shade of violet

with the same glittery, matte, sugar-like texture that we all adore... 

I absolutely love this polish.

Just LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!

You can't help staring at your nails under the sun,

the silver sparkle and violet is just prfection ♡

✤ Colours Used ✤

Zoya #ZP675 Stevie

I have used 2 coats for all the pictures.

It is a little on the sheer side,

but I prefer the kind of sheer, translucent finish that gives it more depth,

rather than applying 3 coats and getting an opaque, flat finish.

This last picture was taken under the sun.

See how sparkly the nails are? ♡

Have a lovely Sunday everyone!! xxx

pink & lilac

Today I have a simple yet fun 2 toned mani to show you guys!

✤ Colours Used ✤

✤ Colours Used ✤

✤ Colours Used ✤

Pink: Rimmel #405 Rose Libertine
Lilac: Models Own #NP152 Grape Juice

The bright rose pink of Rimmel and the soft pinkish lilac of Grape Juice goes so well together!

As someone who can't really be satisfied with just wearing one colour on my nails anymore,

this is the perfect go-to nail art 

when I'm feeling too lazy for a complicated art :)

I used 4 coats for an even and opaque coverage for both colours.

Bourjois Amande defile

Bourjois so laque glossy #04  Amande defile

Bourjois so laque glossy #04  Amande defile

Hi everyone!!

Today I have a quick swatch on a Bourjois polish in the shade of Amande defile!

It is the most delicate pastel shade of pistachio mint cream,

and just makes me crave a pistachio macaroon!! ♥

The formula was a little on the thick side,

with sheer pigmentation,

and took 3 good coats to be opaque and even.

You also have to be extra careful that you dry it well

before adding a top coat on,

as this kind of polish with a thick formula can end up shrinking around the cuticles!

But the formula aside,

I haven't quite been able to find a mint colour

as perfect and clean as this one!!

Others tend to be a little too white, 

or a little too dusty compared to Amande defile.

Hope everyone is feeling okay in this crazy heat!!

As much as I'm appreciating the lovely sunshine,

I hate it when the heat makes nail polishes create bubbles on your nails!!

I wish I could paint my nails in a fridge, haha :)