Thursday, July 10, 2014

Polished / June

Whats your favorite beauty items?

 I always get the most excited if I have a new lipstick or a nail polish post ready to share. However I have am trying to put a stop to my excessive nail polish hording. The wake up call was when I arrived home with two new O.P.I polishes only to realize I already owned both of them. So I try to be more selective of what I buy and actually choose colors I end up using ( I know that sounds like the only sensible way to do it but I promise that was not always the case with me).

Laura walks into Sephora and notices a dark blue or a bright green nail polish. Laura swoons over a pretty bottle and is determined she will start wearing those colors from now on. Laura buys not one but both of the nail polishes. Laura returns home and keeps using only pastels and reds/pinks.

True story.

Anyway let get to the good stuff- the polishes that ruled my June.


 Essie / Watermelon- hands down prettiest summer shade from my polish collection. The first word that comes to my mind when describing it is juicy. Its a mix of raspberry pink and red and must be the hardest color to photograph as of date. It either comes off too red or too pink and I couldn't get it to show its true deliciousness. So I urge you to go check it out at the counter next time. Application is a breeze but the staying power is so-so. I think it chips faster than my other Essie polishes. Since I adore the color I dont mind the shorter wear time that much but its something to note. 

 Barry M / Rose Hip- I have said this before but Barry M Gelly formula is freakin fantastic! Staying power is totally there, the price is great and their pastels are by far the easiest formula to work with. We all know these kind of white based pastel pinks can be a pain to apply (I am talking to you Essie Fiji!!) but Rose Hip is opaque in two coats. Minimal effort for a high gloss smooth finish and such a great soft girly shade.


Rimmel Salon Pro / Hip Hop- Even just looking at it on this photo makes me smile. Isn't it pretty? Its from the Kate Moss collection and I only picked it up last week. I had seen it on some bloggers and made a mental note but never bought it. Mainly cause Rimmel stand is not something I remember to check while on my Boots rounds. I did however check it while grocery shopping at Spinney's ( milk, bread, veggies and nail polish..my kind of grocery list). How did I not know that Rimmel polishes have such a awesome formula? Its almost gel like, high shine and easy to apply and we are talking serious staying power like 6 days straight was a breeze. And the shade.. the bright, tan enhancing, orange toned red that just screams summer. I cant wait to see what other shades Salon Pro has as I am seriously impressed with the formula.

I am pretty sure this summers rotation will be mainly Watermelon and Hip Hop.

Before I forget there is one more nail related buy that I will from now on never be without.
Bourjois Instant Dry Nail Drops have become my best friend. The nails are dry in minutes and the oil is moisturizing for the cuticles. It doesn't break the bank and it works what more can you want.

Whats your summer polish? Are you the girl who rocks a bright shade or do you prefer to stay pretty in pastels?


19 comments:

  1. Love your story of the pretty blue and green polishes that you never wear but can't help buying anyway! I do this too. I have also been known to buy more than one polish because they look nice sitting next to each other in the store. In summer I usually go for hot pinks, bright reds etc, but for the last few weeks I've been obsessed with Barry M Rose Hip, and seeing it on your nails here just makes me fall in love with it all over again - it's just lovely. Mind you, I am also now coveting the Rimmel one... x

    Kate Louise Blogs

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    1. ha ha I love the 'they look nice sitting next to each other' excuse. We can make ourselves believe anything huh? ha ha..
      The Rimmel is fantastic. Definitely worth a purchase! x

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  2. I only tried Rimmell Hip Hop last week and was amazed at the ease of application and that it last chip free for 5 days on my nails. I definitely need to buy more from the collection.

    Victoria
    FlorenceandMary.com

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    1. Yes I am beyond impressed with the formula as well. Cant stop wearing it as its definitely the longest lasting bright polish I own.

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  3. I haven't yet embraced reds and pastels. I'm more in the blue, turquoise, green boat! (And, yes, I always have way too many bottles. I'd hate to add up how much I've spent on those "cheap treats."

    Bedknobs & Baubles

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    1. Ha! I was thinking the exact thing when organizing my polishes the other day. How I always add a polish to my cart cause it 'doesnt cost anything'. Oh the lies we tell ourselves..ha ha

      Talking of blues have you ever checked Picture Polish Tiffany? I dont have many blue shades but that one is just dreamy..

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  4. Those dry drops are a DREAM! I only bought mine a couple of weeks ago and I've already nearly used the entire pot...oops! ha ha (that just goes to show you how often I paint my nails!)

    Your post made me chuckle. I have the same problem as you, but in the beige / neutral department. We have issues!

    These are some great shades though Laura, I'm definitely getting involved in that Watermelon one! :)

    Lis xx

    www.elisabethrilattt.com

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    1. We do have issues but all the best people are weird so..

      Watermelon is soooo pretty! totally support your decision to get it :D and its not a beige/ neutral so basically need it. x

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  5. I bought Rosehip in the UK last week, it looks lovely! I am loving milky pinks and corals at the moment xx

    Stacey Expat Make-Up Addict xx

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    1. Rosehip is da bomb! I have so many milky pinks from Essie and O.P.I but I mainly reach for this now as the formula is spot on. I wish they had a bigger selection of Gellys in Dubai Boots. x

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  6. Essie Watermelon is beautiful! I'm more of a blues/greens/greige girl, and I'm trying to branch out and use more brights on my nails this summer. They look so pretty, but I just never reach for them!

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    1. Watermelon is a proper bright one and a total beauty. If you were looking to incorporate pinks into your polish rotation then I say get it. If you know in advance you will never use it then I would say get it anyway ha ha. Do you have Essie Lilacism? I think thats such a pretty greish lavender.

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  7. I'm just like you Laura! I have a ton of nail polishes but only wear a few!
    I love corals and orangey reds. I need that Rimmel Hip Hop by the way! It's gorgeous!
    Have a lovely weekend!
    xx

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    1. Oh you totally need that Rimmel if orangy tones are you thing. Its so gorgeous! Im wearing it again now. Just cant beat the 6 days no chipping at the moment. Let me know if you like it x

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  8. Gorgeous shades, love them all! You have beautiful hands (weird compliment, I know.. ) Polish suits you very well. I say keep on stacking nail polish bottles! The more the merrier! xx

    thebeautyresidence.blogspot.com

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  9. Essie Watermelon looks stunning on your nails! Love Love Love!

    www.hollyeverafter.com

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    1. Thank you so much Holly. It has become my absolute fav summer polish. x

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  10. Tere! Armusin Essie lakkidesse, kui viimase Vogue'iga tasuta näidis kaasa tuli. Mul oli eelnevalt Essie aluslakk, mis ok, kuid mitte super. Üleüldse mu suhe aluslakkidega pole teab mis soojapoolne.
    Igatahes. Täna ostsin oma esimese laki, kuna seesamune näidis oli nii vingelt hea, et ma ei saanud mitte seda teha. Mis oli aga jube raske oli selle ÜHE valimine.
    Pikk jutt lühidalt, ma sain kahe päeaga selle valitud!

    Nüüd mul aga mure, mis ei puuduta võib-olla otseselt seda sarja või ehk siiski... Miks on mullid laki sees? :( Võtsin ühe korra juba kõik maha, kuna olin seda sama aluslakki pannud ja arvasin et asi selles- see mul üsna vana.
    Kuid nüüd, uue üritusega, sama tulemus. No natuke on parem, aga mullikesi ikka. Tahan ju perfektseid küüsi!
    Toon iseenesest on super- veinipunane, suur armastus (toon: "A list").

    Kas ma aga teen midagi valesti? :(

    PS: sa nii äge! :)

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    1. Tsau! Issver ma ei teagi kuidas sulle n6u anda. Yldiselt kui mul on j22nud manikyyr mullitama siis on asi jah kas alus v6i pealislakis. Yks variant on veel et teinekord ma liiga agaralt raputan pudelit ennem kui lakkima hakkan ja see on ka mulle tekitanud. Rohkem ideid mul kahjuks pole.

      A list on super ilus jaa mulle ka hirmsasti meeldib see toon.

      Kas kui yldse alus ega pealislakki ei pane j22vad ka mullid?

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