Nailed the Nuptials

Three hours into the celebrations yesterday and boredom sunk in a little so I decided to do a few useful things while the ceremony went on in the background.

Unkempt eyebrows were tamed, crumpled clothes ironed and more importantly new nail polishes applied, tried and swatched.

I've been on a ban from buying varnish since Christmas but last week I caved and splurged on a few, seven to be exact.

Two nail necessities were purchased from a trip to Sally's Beauty Supply (also available in Boots), Seche Vite's Dry Fast Top Coat and Ridge Filling Base Coat both around £9.

Having used Seche Vite for the last three or so years as a top coat it is in my opinion the best on the market. No others that I've tried have ever come close.

It locks in the polish below by covering it in a gel like layer which prevents chipping and allowing it to last much longer. It can be applied on semi-wet nails and dries super fast leaving a lovely shiny finish.

Ruined by acrylics a few months ago my nails have never been the same since so I picked up a bottle of their Ridge Filling base coat as a cheat in the pursuit of perfect nails.

The base coat is a sheer, pearly white which subtly covers nail imperfections and creates a smooth even surface for polish application. It in effect is a primer for the nails.

But now onto the fun stuff, the colours.

L-R clockwise: Revlon (Mad about Mango), Barry M (Coral296), 17 Supreme Shine( Mink), Barry M (Peach Melba 318) and finally Barry M (Dusky Mauve 313).

There are some new colours and formulations on the high-street at the moment that I've wanted to try so I picked up a few.

Here are some mini reviews and my initial thoughts on the above.

Revlon Scented Parfume polish in Mad About Mango £6.49

Although there isn't anything particularly unique about this vibrant orange shade apart from the fact that it smells, which by the way is inherently pointless as it's only when your nails are dry (who wants to sniff nails??) and lasts less than 24hrs, I really like it.

The bright tangerine colour is perfect for the summer and looks fabulous on my short nails and toes, it's easy to apply and has the same great formula of all Revlon's polishes.


Barry M Coral 296 £2.99

Another great summer shade this bright orange with a hint of red is a gorgeous way to add colour to your look in the sun.

I'm a huge Barry M polish fan, for just £2.99 the formula is amazing quality and the selection of colours is so varied. The majority of my polish collection is made up of Barry M!

Thumb left: Barry M Coral, Revlon, 17, Peach Melba, Dusky Mauve.

17 Supreme Shine up to 10 Day Wear polish in Mink £3.99

Lets start by saying there's no way any polish lasts ten days unless your an acrylic wearer of have Shellac etc so I'm a little sceptical of this claim, however I haven't put it to the test yet so we will see.

If it does the whole range will be mine without a doubt!

Mink is a lovely mid tone taupe which applies really nicely, the brush is one of those great fat but dense ones which allows one swipe for application. The formula is really creamy and very opaque.

Thumb left: Barry M Coral, Revlon, 17, Peach Melba, Dusky Mauve.

Barry M Peach Melba 318 £2.99

The must have shade of the moment, this pale, milky peach colour is beautiful. I have a passion for peaches in general so I knew I'd love this.

I didn't think it would look so good against my pale skin as it's fairly light in colour but surprisingly it has a warm hue to it which worked. I think this would compliment those with darker skin tones or tans amazingly though.

Barry M Dusky Mauve 313 £2.99

I searched for this colour for months last year when it was proclaimed Chanel Paradoxal's dupe but alas never found any until now.

I own Paradoxal which is beautiful but like many reviews said this shade is almost identical and for a fifth of the price. Dusky Mauve is a deep taupe with purple reflects which changes in different lights, stunning.

Did you do anything to occupy yourself as the nuptials continued for hours yesterday?? Any other good polish shades that I MUST have??
xxx