❝ When it’s spring again, I’ll bring again, tulips from Amsterdam… ❞Yup, I’ve been singing that all morning after visiting the OPI launch of their Spring 2012 collection, Holland. I must admit, I was a tad confused as the venue was the French Drawing Room in a well known London hotel. But once inside the room, there was no confusion whatsoever. Windmills, wooden clogs, tulips galore, chunks of Edam and…
From the current Touring America collection comprising 12 shades, all of which have the BEST names, is this gorgeous pinky coral with an irredescent shimmer. I’ve found this really hard to photograph to show you the colour properly – it photographs oranger than it really is, so do bear this in mind when you look at the photos. I really love this, and I can see myself wearing this next…
Now, normally I’m not one for special effects on the nails. Let me rephrase. I’m not normally one for special effects on MY nails. I love it on other people’s nails; the creativity and attention to detail always excites and amazes me, but I’ve never really tried any form of nail art on my nails, thinking it won’t suit me. Even the suede effect polishes I use inevitably get covered…
I’m totally loving all the holographic and multi-dimensional nail varnishes that are around at the moment. Leighton Denny’s latest collection entitled Atmospheric boasts some really ethereal shades, and I’m slowing working my way through the range. Currently on my fingers is this deep marine green which almost looks like a gleaming black pearl in some lights and is super glossy before you’ve even added a top coat. It looks very…
Yet again, Chanel has produced the most recognisable, covetable and beautiful nail colour for the season. Peridot is one of three nail varnishes in the Illusions D’Ombres de Chanel, all of which are inspired by the effects of materials adorning the nails. I could call these metallics, but that would do them a disservice. The myriad of shimmers, shine and reflections glisten away on the end of the fingers, catching…
