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I have been Blogging since 2011. I first started with 2 Blogs about nail polish, which I do from time to time. My main focus is on my more recent Blog which is about photography, mainly nature and wildlife. Welcome to my little world :-)

Tuesday, 1 April 2014

China Glaze Sand Dolla Make You Holla

This is another of the Sea Goddess collection!


This is okay to use and okay to apply. It's not as easy to apply as the last two CG polishes, but is okay once you get a feel for it. Was fairly quick drying too. It's a kinda milky texture polish with different coloured glitter and some sparkle. In some lights it looks almost subtly pink rather than milky white. It's nice and lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats =3
Finish = texture
Removal = alright, need to use tin foil and let soak for about 1 minute then it comes off easily
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = eBay

My Personal Rating = 8/10 despite the few issues with it, it's still a lovely polish :-)

Friday, 28 March 2014

China Glaze Tail Me Something

This is the second of Sea Goddess collection that I decided to try!



This is easy to use, easy to apply and fairly quick drying. It's a purple textured polish. It is quite silver-like too. It's nice but didn't really last well. I had noticed a chip after about 4 hours and I was only out to lunch with my friend, I didn't do much with my hands!

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Applicatin = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 6/10
Coats = 2
Finish = texture
Removal = easy with tin foil, let soak for about 30 secs
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = eBay

My Personal Rating = 7/10 this colour is okay, but it doesn't really excite me like that last one did

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

China Glaze Wish On A Starfish

I wasn't sure about getting the China Glaze Sea Goddess collection. I was yes, I was no. Then I saw them on eBay for a good price (about £24 for the 6 that's including shipping!) and went for it.



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying. It is very, very pretty. I didn't realise the collection was so textured, I expected it to be a more subtle effect. I was impressed with this one. Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = texture
Removal = tin foil and let soak for about a minute
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = eBay from Canada

My Personal Rating = 9/10 it's an amazing polish and looks great :-)

Sunday, 16 March 2014

Orly Space Cadet

I've had this one for ages and decided it was time to wear it!



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying. It's iridescent!!! Yah! Purple, green and gold can all be seen! Lasted really well and it's pretty :-)

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10 went on like a dream
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = iridescent
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = eBay a while back

My Personal Rating=  8/10 love it!

Thursday, 6 March 2014

Butter London Lillibet's Jubilee

*faints*



Ugg I'm loaded with the cold and feel awful :-(

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying. One thick coat does the trick, but be careful with the brush strokes as this polish is unforgiving! It's a silver with a subtle lilac tone to it. Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 9/10
Coats = 1 thick
Finish = metallic
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Gift from family member

My Personal Rating = 8/10 love it :-)

Wednesday, 26 February 2014

OPI You're So Flippy Floppy

The last one! And I've been meaning to post it for a few days now, but been really tired. I blame working nightshift on that :-(



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying. It's a sorta golden yellow colour with subtle sparkles. I'm not as keen on this colour as the others. I don't mind yellows, but this just didn't get me excited. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = texture
Removal = easy no need for the tin foil method
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from =eBay

My Personal Rating = 7/10 okay colour but good quality

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

OPI What's A Little Rain Forest?

3rd one....



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying. OMG how gorgeous does it look?? It's an aqua marine type blue with little blue sparkles in it. Lasted really well!

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = liquid sand
Removal = easy no need for the foil
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = eBay

My Personal Rating = 9/10 I love this colour soooooooo much :-)

Sunday, 16 February 2014

OPI I'm Brazil Nuts Over You

This is the second Beach Sandie. I meant to post it earlier, but was very tired after working nightshift!



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying. It's a mini OPI bottle but easy enough to get used to. Remember to have plenty on the brush as it's a small one. It's a lovely red/pink colour with a subtle golden shimmer. Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 1
Finish = liquid sand
Removal = easy no need for foils
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = eBay

My Personal Rating = 8/10 gorgeous and a great polish :-)

Friday, 14 February 2014

OPI Samba-dy Loves Purple

My OPI Beach Sandies arrived a few days ago yah! This is the first up.



This is easy enough to use and easy to apply. Quick drying too. If you aren't used to using the mini OPI bottles, you will get into the swing soon enough. The brush is really good for such a small bottle, but remember to have plenty on the brush for good coverage and a few strokes. And this makes things easier. It's a very pretty purple with little sparkles! Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10 pretty fast
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = liquid sand
Removal = easy enough didn't need the foils
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = eBay from the US

My Personal Rating = 8/10 gorgeous colour and a lovely texture polish :-)

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Color Club Seaside

Ugg not been posting lately, been quite tired. Maybe it's the weather over here?



This is okay to use and okay to apply. It's quite slow drying compared to other texture polishes I've tried. The first coat is fairly streaky and I had to use a thick one for the second. I'd say it is quite a gritty one and got caught in my hair, something I hadn't really noticed with other textures. I think it is a lovely colour but certainly not as slick as others polishes of this type. Lasted really well. Part of Color Club's new Sea Salt Texture range.

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 6/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = texture with a subtle gold shimmer
Removal = tricky but easy with tin foil, let soak for at least 2 mins
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = head2toe beauty good company to deal with and arrived quickly and well packed

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Sunday, 19 January 2014

OPI Love.Angel.Music.Baby

One of the new Gwen Stefani polishes!



This is easy to use and easy to apply. It's also quick drying too. It is has a 'satin finish' which I understand now having had the polish on. It's absolutely gorgeous and lasted well.

I'm more a fan of Bush than GS or No Doubt, but I do really like the tracks Ex Girlfriend and Hella Good and I do own a few of their albums and her first solo one.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = satin!
Removal = okay
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = eBay

My Personal Rating = 8/10 think it's cool

Thursday, 16 January 2014

a-england Avalon

Not had an a-england on in a while!



This is okay to use and okay to apply. I found this one slightly trickier than the others! It was also slower drying than other a-england polish I've tried before. But all those down sides don't matter because it's a gorgeous purple colour! Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 6/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = glossy
Removal = easy
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = a-england official site

My Personal Rating = 8/10 it's gorgeous and it's purple!

Monday, 13 January 2014

OPI Wonderous Star



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying. It's golden with black dots in it. Make sure you have lots on the brush to get good coverage and I found that I had to play about with moving the dots on some nails! Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = sparkly glitter with black dots
Removal = tricky even with tin foils, had to soak for at least 2 mins
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = Sallys in the sale

My Personal Rating = 7/10 nice enough!

Sunday, 5 January 2014

Deborah Lippmann Run, Run Rudolph

Hope everyone had a great new year! Mine wasn't great was in bed for most of 31st and 1st. I'm a lot better now and back on track with things!



This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying. It's a gorgeous red with flaky flecks in it. They look red and golden in certain lights. This was a pain to remove, didn't use the foils - lazy! Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 1
Finish = glossy, flaky and flecky
Removal = nightmare, use the foils
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Christmas gift

My Personal Rating = 8/10 love it!