Models Own Neon Collection Pink Punch

OMG NOT ESSIE?!

Very happy to be featuring a nail brand other than Essie on my blog. I was shopping today and saw that the new Models Own Neon collection had been released in Boots and had to have one. As I already had three other nail varnishes in my basket I limited myself to just one and picked Pink Punch. It seemed to be the least neon looking shade. How wrong was I, ha! It is so, so bright and I love it! It's an orange/pink shade which dries semi-matte. I didn't like that look so added a top coat for a shiny finish. Two coats is more than enough for opacity and the application is a dream, like most other Models Own colours.

I am thrilled with my new purchase and I can see it being a nice little pick me up on a dull Thursday in work.

Models Own available from Boots for a fiver. I've got my eye on the other pink colour too!

Have you tried the new Ice Neon collection? Do you rate Models Own?

vxo

Essie Lilacism

It seems the only nail brand I'm featuring on my blog these days is Essie. But that's because it's amazing! In my eyes they can do no wrong. I love this brand so much I even find myself buying pastel colours-which I loathe-end enjoying them. I saw this a few weeks ago when I was picking up Fiji and nearly bought it, but suddenly remembered that I hate pastel shades. But actually I couldn't stop thinking about it (don't judge, we all get like that about a product once in a while) so legged it into town this weekend and snapped it up.

The coverage isn't great, this is three coats and I'm not totally thrilled with it but it went on quite easily and the colour is properly lovely. It's like a slightly grey toned lilac with that gorgeous milky texture that Essie does so well.

I'm not a pastel convert-I will still turn my nose up at Mint Candy Apple- but I am so happy with this polish.

Do you like Essie? What's your favourite shade?

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Essie Fiji

Love this shade. It's actually a little bit more pink than these pictures show but still very light and very stark. Totally different to my usual pink/red/dark shades and I love it! This is a pesky three coats which gives total opacity. These pastel colours are so hard to get nice and neat on your nails but I've done my best.

Nice little accent nail courtesy of Models Own Snowflakes.

What do you think to Fiji?

vxo

Essie Cute As A Button

I picked this up in Boots yesterday and couldn't wait to slap it on my nails. It's one of the most hyped shades from Essie and I can certainly see why. It's the prettiest coral which changes from pink to orange in different lights. This is two coats but looking at it three would be better. It's making a lovely change looking down and seeing this rather than wintery dark or red shades.
All in all, yum!

Have you tried any Essie polishes? Have any shade recommendations for me?

vxo

Essie Russian Roulette

Nothing beats a proper red nail does it? This is my latest Essie love -Russian Roulette. It's a proper red with the slightest orange undertones. I find Essie polishes a bit hit and miss but this is definitely a winner. The wear is reasonable, no peeling off after a day and the application was very nice. I love the rounded shape of the brush which helps the quite thin formula go on nicely.
As per, available from Boots £7.99.

Happy Monday all!

vxo

Essie Leading Lady

I was perusing my local Boots the other day when this polish caught my eye spectacularly. My love for glitter nails has been documented extensively on my blog so I absolutely stood no chance against this beauty from the Winter Collection (especially when I knew I could pay with my Advantage card points!)

I would best describe this as a very dark red/black polish full of tiny red glitter particles. The pictures shown make it look brighter than it actually is and in artificial light it looks like black polish. I applied two coats with my Sally Hansen Double Duty as base and top coat. The application is a bit tricky- it can be difficult to get an even line because it's so full of glitter but a few coats will even things out. 

I am fully in love with this product and makes my nails weekday fabulous! Essie Leading Lady is available from Boots priced £7.99.

Have you tried any of the Essie Winter Collection?

vxo