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…
While we’d all like to get to the salon every week for a manicure, sometimes life gets too busy and it’s simply not possible. It’s also a considerable expense for a weekly manicure, so a home manicure is the perfect option. The worst part of painting your nails at home is waiting for the varnish to dry and the unavoidable (and inevitable) smudges, no matter how hard you try to…
I have NEVER in my life bought a Rimmel nail varnish, but I have a sneaky suspicion that this state of affairs is about to change. Not that I have anything against Rimmel, AT ALL, not in the slightest. But I just never have, yet! But when a friend popped over for a quick coffee, and started painting her nails in front of me with this fabulous colour, how could…
