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?