Showing posts with label nail varnish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nail varnish. Show all posts

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

NOTD: Models Own Boogie Nights

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I think the closer we get to Christmas, the more we all just get cravings for glitter and sparkle. I actually used to hate glitter nail polish, but a stunning Deborah Lippmann polish I received in a Glossybox two years ago changed all that and slowly but surely turned me into a nail polish magpie!

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I'm always intrigued by polishes with odd shapes of glitter, as they make for a more interesting and unique effect on the nails, so I was all over this polish as soon as I spotted it.

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As much as I love the odd shapes of glitter in this polish and the gorgeous mix of royal blue, red, fuchsia, hot pink and mauve glitter, I feel that the polish to glitter ratio is a tad too high. Upon first application I applied several coats to get the glitter a bit more concentrated, but the polish it's suspended in ended up feeling really rubbery and thick.

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In the pictures I've just embraced the sparsely glitterated (technical term) look and applied one coat over MAC's Hyper (sadly a limited edition shade). Beware that Boogie Nights will make the polish underneath look a tad more matte than a regular top coat.

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It still makes for a very pretty effect, especially when worn over a shimmery nail polish. Unfortunately the spiky bits of foil do tend to get caught on a lot of stuff quite easily.

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On the plus side, it's a lot easier to remove than regular glitter polish due to the smaller concentration of glitter particles. I'd still recommend using the tin foil trick to make your life a lot easier.

Models Own Boogie Nights is part of their Mirrorball collection and retails at £5 each.

Wednesday, 21 August 2013

NOTD: Models Own Pink Punch

It feels like summer is slowly coming to a close. We're having a few hot days down here in London, but the sun is setting earlier each day and pubs and restaurants are already taking Christmas bookings. Well, there's nothing to make summer feel like it lasts a little longer than a pop of neon!


Pink Punch is a neon coral shade, which looks gorgeous against a tan. It's so bright it literally glows in the sunlight. I can't help but smile every time I catch a glimpse of my nails when I wear this colour!


Like all other Models Own polishes I've tried, this one's opaque after two coats, applies without streaking and dries to a rich, glossy finish.

It retails at £5.00 a bottle.