Budget Christmas Gift Idea

Christmas can be a tough time on the bank balance, so this nail polish set from Primark is the perfect gift idea if you're on a strict budget. At only £2 for four beautiful colours, it's a great present for any beauty-lover.

 

With a glossy red-pink, a metallic silver-gold, a deep grey and a purple glitter, there's something for everyone. If you're really strapped for cash, you could give the polishes individually to four different people, which works out at just 50p per polish. Bargain!

 

 

 

Magazine Freebies

I know I'm a bit late off the mark with this one, but I don't buy that many magazines anymore as I struggle to find the time to sit down and enjoy them. However I made an exception when I saw the treats available on December's issues of Glamour and Cosmopolitan (UK editions).

 

Glamour is giving away a Kate Spade by nails inc. polish, and I chose the shade 'Soho Silver'. I love metallic shades and I can't wait to give this one a try.

 

Cosmopolitan on the other hand have a selection of four ORLY polishes to choose from - I opted for 'Star Spangled', which is a classic red shimmer that'll be perfect for the festive season.

 

 

Have you bought your copies of Glamour and Cosmopolitan? Which shades did you go for?

 

 

Orly 'Preamp' Nail Lacquer

I was lucky enough to receive three Orly nail lacquers as freebies from work yesterday, and the first colour I tried out was 'Preamp'.

 

A gorgeous lilac-y pink with lots of shimmer, it's just the sort of shade I'd go for. I'm not the biggest fan of dark colours on my nails, even in the autumn, but the high-shine finish definitely puts me in the mood for the festive season.

 

It has quite a thick consistency, so one coat was enough to give my nails fantastic coverage. It applied so smoothly, and the brush is narrow which allows you to get right to the edges of your nail whilst still achieving a neat finish. The rubber cap also helps with grip.

 

Even though it looks quite pink in the bottle, it actually has quite a strong hint of lilac once on the nails (this photo was taken with the flash on). The shimmery finish makes it feel extra glam too!

 

You can buy Orly Preamp (18ml) for £10.25 from LookFantastic.

 

Are you a fan of Orly nail polishes?

 

 

 

B. Complete Long-Lasting Nail Polish in 145 Bubble Gum

 

I'm finally back on track with my blog! This week I had another set-back after getting a nasty infection and narrowly avoiding a stay in hospital. On Thursday it was my birthday, but sadly it was memorable for the wrong reasons this year, and I spent most of it dosed up on medication in bed!

 

Amongst my presents was this lovely B. Complete nail polish, so today I decided to try it out today. Bubble Gum is an apt name, it's such a vibrant pink and has a gorgeous shimmery blue undertone to it.

 

The brush is a little wide for my liking, however the polish applied so smoothly and evenly, with no need for a second coat.

 

 

It took quite a while for that 'tacky' feeling to go, so it's not one if you're applying in a rush as it seems to take its time to fully dry. There's nothing worse than smudged nails! However I'm really pleased with the colour. What do you think?

 

 

 

This is my first B. Complete nail varnish and I'm sure it won't be my last. It has a high-shine finish too for that extra bit of glamour! You can get this shade for £3.32 at Superdrug.

 

Have you tried any other products from B. Complete? What's your favourite bargain nail polish?

 

 

 

Holiday Nails: Rimmel I Love Lasting Finish in Pop Your Pink

Tomorrow I head to Las Vegas for a week, and I couldn't be more excited! I've spent most of today pampering myself (and scheduling some posts for throughout the week), and of course this included painting my nails a beautiful summery colour.

I love Rimmel nail polishes but this is the first I Love Lasting finish one that I've tried, and I'm so impressed! The colour is so vibrant, and it applied really smoothly. It was also completely dry in five minutes, so it's great if you've not got much time to spare.

 

With its promises of being long-lasting, I'll be interested to see how good this looks after a week in Vegas! I've packed it just in case it needs any touch-ups though.

 

At just £2.99 from Superdrug, it's an absolute bargain, and if it lives up to my expectations then I'll definitely be treating myself to a few more shades! What are your favourite brands when it comes to nail polish?