Showing posts with label Nails. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nails. Show all posts

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Brights for Summer - Turquoise Nails

Bright nails are a key summer accessory, so I thought I would post about and compare two similar colours that are both lovely. One by Jessica, the other by Ciate.





Jessica - Electric Teal (£9.75)



This gorgeous turquoise has a matte effect but is shot through with a subtle shimmer, it dries fast and is very vibrant and eye-catching. It is easy to apply and highly pigmented. Most importantly though, the colour is lovely, and the hints of shimmer blended in with its matte effect make for gorgeous wearing...

Ciate - Ditch the Heels (£9.00) 




This colour is very glossy and shiny, this being its primary difference to the Jessica polish, it gives a lustrous, almost wet look finish, but the intensity of the colour remains even after one coat. The Ciate packaging is attractive, almost French looking (despite being English), which I think gives it some charm, it also helps that the handle is noticeably longer which eases application. Two gorgeous pops of turquoise, similar in colour but each offering a different finish, but both with beautiful results.

I will get back to you on the longevity of both.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

I love... Eyeko Nail Polish

My latest nail obsession are the Eyeko nail polish. £3.50
Not only are the polishes impossibly cheap but they also come in the cutest bottles, each colour with its own graphic and theme. 
Current favourites include the Ltd edition Punk Polish (neon matte pink),  Petite Polish (perfect soft pink for french) and Saucy Polish (Bright glossy red)
If you want an extra bargain check out www.Eyeko.com for free postage in the UK and Europe and a 'Vintage Polish' with orders over £10.
  
 

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Do you remember the ILLAMASQUA Nail Polish competition?

That's right guys it seems like an eternity ago but here are the winning nail polishes.
Congratulations to all those who entered, we saw some astoundingly good ideas.
These will be on sale shortly in Selfridges, £13.
Raindrops - Light grey/blue with minute silver flecks
Shrapnel - Iridescent copper. The colour of new 2p coins.
Eclipse - Iridescent deep blue.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

ILLAMASQUA Nail Polish Competition.


2010’s hottest new nail colour is in your hands!
Whether it’s the standout shade of your favourite killer heels, your must-have cupcake frosting or the glow of the city skyline, Illamasqua wants to hear what inspires your soul.

The UK’s hottest and most talked about make-up brand, Illamasqua is famed for its unique and daringly different collection of cult Nail Varnish colours.  
And now they want you to get creative.
Illamasqua is asking finger fetishists the world over to submit a description of their dream nail varnish colour, for their chance to make it a reality.

Run in conjunction with luxury retailer, Selfridges, this incredible competition is giving nail varnish fans the world over the opportunity to push their imaginative boundaries further than ever before and design their very own perfect shade.

Entrants must explain in no more than 50 words what inspired their unique choice, and provide an image or photograph to illustrate their big idea.

The prize? Two winners will see their dream colour created and sold exclusively at Selfridges in London, Manchester Trafford and Birmingham from October 2010. In addition, they’ll receive a bottle of their winning colour before anybody else! 

The winning entries will be selected by a high-profile judging panel consisting of legendary make-up artist Alex Box, nail artist to the stars Sophy Robson, Selfridges’ Beauty Director David Walker-Smith and Pixiwoo
The rules:
In 50 words or less, submit a description of your dream colour and the thinking behind it – please include pictures to illustrate your inspiration if possible. 
Entries must be submitted in one of the following three ways, no later than
14th March 2010:

Via email: 
competition@illamasqua.com  
Via blog post: competition@illamasqua.com
Via mail:
NAIL COMPETITION
c/o Illamasqua

6-8 Amwell St
London
EC1R 1UQ                    

One entry per person. Competition is open to entrants globally.


For more details click here