Today I used Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Rouge Noir (18)

Hi all!

We’ve reached hump day already! I can’t believe how fast the week is going!

In anticipation of tomorrow’s impending cold snap in the UK I have officially made my transition into ‘fall’ nails aka plum/wine nails! I know that only days ago I was trying to resist but after seeing a few people rocking wine nails I felt so left out I had to join in!

I have owned this nail polish for longer than I care to remember and it is an absolute classic, cult product. So many people I know request this for birthday presents etc as £18 is extremely steep for nail polishes. Some of the online beauty gurus don’t rave about Chanel nail polish as they claim they chip far too easily. I have to say I haven’t experienced this problem at all and find them to have as good a lasting power as any other. Really, you’re just paying for the brand name. As ever.

The colour of this is perfect for the colder months and what’s great is that the finish is so glossy that a top coat is not necessary at all. As I said I’ve had this polish for years and there’s still soooo much left so really it will last you ages. Worth it, in my opinion.

I’m currently lusting after the colour ‘Mysterious’ from Chanel’s Fall 2013 collection but to buy today’s product click here.

Today I used Essie ‘Vested Interest’

Hi all! Yes that’s right, I now blog at weekends too! A bonus!

I just wanted to share my excitement over having finally moved into autumn nail colours with one of Essie’s limited edition fall collection shades – Vested Interest.

Shout out has to go to ELLE UK for doing a substantial feature on the hottest AW13 nail shades in which this one was picked. I immediately made a mental note to check it out the next time I ventured into a Boots or Superdrug and well….low and behold.

I have been looking for a deep teal to take me into Autumn and whilst I feel the weather hasn’t completely turned chilly and frosty to validate such a move, I couldn’t wait any more. I also haven’t yet felt the urge to go for an ‘obvious’ plum shade; I wanted something more original.

Okay, time for a confession. This is my first Essie polish. Shocking I know, given their global popularity but I just never found a shade which was all that original. I was tempted by ‘Mint Candy Apple’ but being a pastel it’s much more suited to Spring and I will hold off until then.

I am so impressed by the quality of the formula for only £7.99. Smooth, easy to apply, a big wide brush and serious lasting power. I’m already approaching day three and am virtually chip free. A seriously glossy finish means no need for a top coat with this one either. A fierce recommendation, people, fierce.

To buy today’s product click here.

 

Today I used Mac ‘Soiree’ Nail Lacquer

Hi everyone!

I hope everyone’s not too down during this soggy spell – not quite the glorious start to Autumn we all hoped for! On that note I have to say my make up trends are so confused, the weather is so unpredictable I’m not sure what to go for most days. That said, I have been trying to go for more ‘transitional’ items – dark metallics, dark reds and oranges and peachy blushes. I can’t quite find it in myself to reach for the real dark tones yet but summery pastels and neons are starting to look out of place. Enter today’s product, a totally transitional rose gold nail polish to see you through September.

I had been lusting after this nail polish after seeing popular beauty guru missglamorazzi on youtube feature it in a haul video not too long ago. I had been under the impression it was hard to find with several Mac counters sold out. This turned out to be true but I think it is still available online and at some counters.

It’s an absolutely stunning and moderately textured rose gold. I love the packaging of Mac nail polishes as the brush is really wide and easy to use while the lid looks so sleek and professional. At £11 they’re really not out of this world expensive either.

To buy today’s product click here.