NAILS | Nails Inc - Alexa Chung

Hey guys and dolls,

Nails Inc is one of those brands that everybody knows and loves, they have an array of colours and effects available. They also do products to treat the nails. 

To mark their 15th birthday last year, Nails Inc announced a collaboration with Fashion icon Alexa Chung and a major re-brand, debuting a new bottle designed by Fabien Baron. Not only was Alexa signed as the new face of Nails Inc, they teamed up to create a collection inspired by fabrics.

I can't tell you how excited I was when I finally got my mitts on these beauties. 

Alexa Chung Fabric Collection*

NAILS | Greenberry and Teal

I've recently gotten back into painting my nails again, I dunno why but I got through periods of not being bothered about doing them. Well I'm back in the mood again and I was just so happy with how my nails look I wanted to share it o the blog. I went for a green theme and thought because of the colours chosen it'd be fitting to photograph them in the garden.

NAILS | Sinful Colors

Sinful Colors

My best friend introduced me to the dangerous fact that Poundland sells name brand name products, such as Rimmel, Revlon and Sally Hansen. When I was younger I was one of those people that shunned 99p/£1 shops, and wouldn't be caught dead being seen in one. But in this economic climate we should be saving money where we can, particularly on luxury items. And when I say luxury, I mean things that don't fall under the header of necessities.

MAKEUP: Paul and Joe Beaute

Hey guy and dolls,

Paul and Joe Beaute

"fun loving sophistication." - brand philosophy

A few weeks back I went to a Paul and Joe blogger event. You can read about that here. Now I am going to share with you the products I got to tryout.

NAILS: Avon Opal Top Coat

Hey guys and dolls, 

Opalesce

I was super excited to try this top coat. In the pictures it looked so so so so pretty.

Unfortunately this product is not what I thought it would be. And here's where I have to be a negative nelly, but for brands to keep improving they need honest opinions from their consumers, right?

NAILS: Barry M Gelly Hi Shine wishlist

Hey guys and dolls,

How did I not know that Barry M had extended their gel polish range? To be fair I have been trying to ease off buying polishes. And the collection looks like it's doubled. This is dangerous. And gosh I just want so many. I did a several posts on theses polishes last year, you can see the collective post on them here.

But I wanted to show you some of the shades that I am lusting after. Which is pretty much all of them.

Midweek Manicure: Avon Gel Finish Nail Polish

Hey guys and dolls,

 Gel Finish Polish - £7

This new polish comes in 24 shades. There's something for everyone. Bright shades for the spring/summer and dark shades for the autumn/winter. And there's also shades for the lady that likes a more subtle natural nail.

Midweek Manicure: BARRY M Haul

Hey guys and dolls,

I think you've all come to know that 3 for 2 deals are music to my ears. I always head out makeup/beauty shopping during those periods. I hadn't purchased anything from Barry M in a while and headed to their stand in Superdrug. I've been using Barry M for as long as I can remember, during my awkward pre-teen/teen years til now.

Midweek Manicure: China Glaze

Hey guys and dolls,

I don't frequent Sally's often but when I do it's usually so I can get some OPI or China Glaze products.

 
They had 3 for 2 on China Glaze products and I couldn't help myself. You know what I'm like when there's a 3 for 2 deal on.

Avon haul C14

Hey dolls,

I've taken a step back from purchasing from Avon recently. I have spent SO MUCH money on their products and I needed to calm it down a little. So this will probably be the last Avon post you see for a little while. Which I'm sure some of you will be happy with, because for a while it's all I posted about on here which probably didn't do me any favours. It got a little repetitive I think. Anyhow on with the haul.

Nails Inc blogger event

Hey dolls,

Last week (3rd September) I was fortunate to attend a Nails Inc blogger event, in Bond Street. If you've never been to the Nails Inc Bond Street store you should defo go and check it out. It's located on South Molton Street, the cutest/quaint little street, with great shops. It still has that old English vibe to it which is cool. I arrived early, shock horror, so popped into Space NK and Lush and had a little peruse (but I was good and didn't spend any money). I could do some serious damage in those places.

The whole point of the event was to get a Monogram Manicure (which was pretty frickin awesome), see the launch of their Autumn/Winter collection and to view their new gel effect polishes (which are amazing btw).
 

At the event you were greeted with a drink, I opted for a glass of the bubbly stuff (would've been rude not to haha) and these adorable little cupcakes, which shockingly I didn't partake in.

 

I got to take a look around the store at all the lovely products, while I waited to get my manicure.

 

When I finally sat down to get my nails done, the hard question came..."What do I want my nails to say?", I wanted my blog name on my nails but they unfortunately didn't have a heart symbol :( boohoo lol. So I opted for "SONYA #MKUP" and the gel effect polish in "Bond Street", very fitting.

I was so pleased when they were done. And the lady who did my nails was so lovely her name was Orla and we had a nice little natter about our love for the Real Housewives of Atlanta lol and in particular our love of the fabulous Nene Leakes.

Here is a picture of me getting my manicure done. Credit for the picture goes to the Nails Inc instagram.

 One of the best parts of the night was meeting the lovely Zoe aka "The London Lipgloss". I had a total fan girl moment when she walked through the door haha. She was so sweet and very humble and was lovely enough to take a picture with me.

It was a great night and I couldn't have been more happy with my nails. I was especially happy with the swag bag I got :) I love the Nails Inc bags, been asked by both my mum and big sis if they can have it lol.

Keep a look out over the next few days to see the amazing stuff I got a sneak peak at.

Sonya xoxo

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*all products mentioned were purchased by me with my own money except where marked with an asterisk (*), everything is my own view and I have not been paid to do this post*

Gelly Hi Shine collection

Hey dolls,

I absolutely LOVE these polishes,they are becoming my firm faves. And I am slowly building up my collection.

I have posted about each of these nail paints over the last couple of weeks. Go and check them out, I will link the posts under each polishes names.

Left to right:

Blue Grape

Green Berry

Key Lime

Passion Fruit

Mango

Guava

Lychee

Barry M nail paints are available in Boots, Superdrug and their official website.

Sonya 

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Barry M nail paint - Gelly Hi Shine - GREEN BERRY

Hey dolls,

Final post on the Barry M gelly polishes. I end this long series of posts with Green Berry. A minty aqua green shade. Follows suit with the rest of these polishes as its super bright with the amazing high shine finish.

I think I've raved about these polishes enough now, so I'll do a quick round up of why I like them:

• Glossy high shine finish
• Bright colours
• Dry fast
• Good longevity

Sonya 

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Barry M nail paint - Gelly Hi Shine - LYCHEE

Hey dolls,

Lychee
£3.99 

I'm seriously lovin these gelly polishes, they are becoming a firm favourite. 

This shade isn't loved as much as the other two mainly because it’s kind of out of my comfort zone, but I do like it.

I may have mentioned this before but us darker skinned ladies shouldn't be afraid to attempt the more nude shades of the colour spectrum. My nails look all sophisticated with this shade on. The colour reminds me of a pair of Christian Louboutins that I want (but could never afford).

 I'm not gonna go on about the greatness of these polishes, because I think I outlined everything in the last two posts I did on these. But if you're looking for some new polishes I would for sure go out and pick up a few of these beauts. Superdrug still has a 3 for 2 deal going on all nail products.

Sonya 

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Barry M nail paint - Gelly Hi Shine - GUAVA

Hey dolls,

Guava

£3.99

 

This is such a gorgeous turquoise shade. Its that kind of blue that reminds me of the colour of the water that you'd see in Egypt or the Caribbean. 

The only odd thing about this polish is the name, considering the actual colour of a Guava.

These gelly polishes are defo gonna get a lot of wear this summer.

The longevity is great - I wore this for 3 days before I saw any substantial chips. I love the formula of the polishes and how shiny the finish is, even some top coats I've used don't have the same effect. I don't know why but I just feel my nails look a lot better with these polishes on, maybe its because of how shiny it is or that it kinda makes my nails look like candy but whatever it is I'm loving it. 

In my last post I said that I was gonna  add to this collection, and as superdrug currently have a 3 for 2 on all nail products right now I'll be adding to the collection sooner than I thought :)

Sonya

*all products mentioned were purchased by me with my own money, everything is my own view and I have not been paid to do this post*