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I'm a simple Scottish girl with an unusual name and a strange obsession for nail polish! My aim is to capture what the eye sees, with a camera! Too much nail polish and never enough time. I have also started wildlife photography, which I enjoy very much. Welcome to my little world :-)

Saturday 31 May 2014

a-England Merlin

This is glitter topper I put on Deceit from the other blog!



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (about 2 minutes for a coat). I think it looks gorgeous over the black. One thing I would say about it is the smell, it was slightly stinky - something I hadn't noticed before in any of the a-England polishes I've used :-| Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 1
Finish = glittery
Removal = easy used tin foil and let soak for about a minute
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = a-England Online

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 :-)

Thursday 29 May 2014

Chanel 593 Rose Moire



This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (about 3 minutes for each coat). It's a nice rosey pink colour - but it's not really my kinda colour. I was talking to the husband about it and he was quite surprised I bought this one as it's not my thing! It's a great quality polish and it lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = metallic
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Chanel counter in Debenhams

My Personal Rating = 7/10 great quality as I say - just not me :-|

Tuesday 27 May 2014

Nubar Erratic Purple



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (about 2 minutes for a coat). The brush is really good and the lid is comfortable to hold. It's a pretty metallic purple. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application - 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 1
Finish = metallic
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = I think it was eBay, was a while back

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Sunday 25 May 2014

Revlon Chroma Chameleon Rose Gold

Ahh look at the time! Just after 10pm and I've been busy all day!



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (about 1.5 min for each coat). It's quite subtle iridescent wise, I had hoped for a stronger effect when I saw the bottle. It doesn't look too bad in the last photo - but it rarely looked like this in real life. Was quite disappointed that it wasn't stronger. That aside, it is a nice golden colour, with very slight green. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = slightly iridescent
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10 good quality polish
Purchased from = Boots 2 for £10 offer. These are often available in Poundland though

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Friday 23 May 2014

OPI Divine Swine

This is the glitter top I put on the Inglot polish from the last post. It's from the first set of the Muppets Collection way back when!



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (about 1.5 mins for 1 coat). You get really good coverage with one coat. I think it looks really nice on top of the blue :-) I only photographed this so no idea if it lasted long!

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = n/a Swatched
Coats = 1
Finish = glitter
Removal = easy used tin foil method
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = I think it was eBay - was a while back!

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Wednesday 21 May 2014

Inglot 942



This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (1st coat about 2 mins and 2nd coat about 4 mins). It's an absolutely gorgeous blue colour :-) I really like this. The brush is easy to use and the lid is comfortable to hold making it very easy to paint the nails. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = glossy
Removal = easy used tin foil so I didn't get any messy fingers (I put a glitter topper on the other hand ;->)
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = the Inglot shop

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 nice! :-)

Monday 19 May 2014

Estee Lauder Smashed



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2 mins for each coat). It's a lovely purple with sparkles! It looks really nice. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = shiny with sparkles
Removal = put glitter topper on - I'd guess easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Debenhams in store

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 I like a good purple :-)

Saturday 17 May 2014

Butter London Gobsmacked



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (about 1 min for each coat). It's black and sparkly and very like a textured polishes. It's not too rough - kinda similar texture to the Rimmel Sweetie Crush collection (on the other blog). It also looks kinda greyish and pewter in some lights. I think it's quite nice and it lasted well :-)

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 9/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = textured and sparkly
Removal = easy enough used the tin foil
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = CuteCosmetics they were on sale at £6

My Personal Rating = 7/10 :-)

Thursday 15 May 2014

Nails Inc Emerald Street



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (about 3 mins for 1 coat). It's a nice shade of green - I do like this green colour. The brush was good and the lid is okay to hold. You'll get used to it if you struggle at first! I noticed slight scuffing after a few hours :-| but no chipping. It was one coat - so I think that's maybe why. I've noticed 1 coaters tend to scuff more than 2 coaters!

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 7/10
Coats = 1
Finish = metallic like
Removal = easy
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = TK Maxx

My Personal Rating = 7/10 nice green :-)

Tuesday 13 May 2014

Dance Legend 092 Roz

Another Dance Legend *jumps for joy*



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (about 2-3 mins per coat). Oh my it's gorgeous with all the different colours: purple, green and gold/bronzy. Absolutely love it. The brush is good and the lid is comfortable to hold. Easy to paint the nails! Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use - 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = iridescent <3
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Dance Legend Site shipping is slow to Scotland - but it's well worth the wait!

My Personal Rating = 9/10 love it - I'm such a sucker for an iridescent polish :-D

Sunday 11 May 2014

Ciate She's Eclectic

I purchased this a few days ago and when it arrived I just had to wear it. Now don't be fooled by the internet or google because they would lead you to believe this is called "She's Electric" which it isn't! That's a song by Oasis - now it's going through my head lol!



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying ( a few minutes between coats). It's purple with a blue shimmer to it. From the bottle I thought it would be more iridescent - I think I'm getting too used to the Dance Legends! The brush is really good and the lid is comfortable to hold. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = shimmery
Removal = really easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Ebay

My Personal Rating = 7/10 it's nice :-)

Friday 9 May 2014

Dance Legend Pulsar



Oh my! This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying. The brush is thin and good to work with - you'll get used to it! It just looks amazing! I love it! I'll just let the photos do the talking ;-) Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 7/10
Coats = 2
Finish = iridescent holo goodness
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Dance Legend's Site took a long time to arrive to Scotland but worth it (1.5 months). I think shipping might take a while to other countries too?

My Personal Rating = 9/10 <3

Wednesday 7 May 2014

OPI On Her Majesty's Secret Service



This is easy to use, easy to apply and slow drying. It's a pretty sparkly colour with many different colours! Like it. It's from the the recent James Bond collection. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 6.5/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = sparkly and shiny
Removal = okay, no foil required
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = eBay

My Personal Rating = 7/10 cool :-)