Aqua Violet Beetle Juice

During this weeks pamper session I gave myself a manicure, I always go for the same kind of colours but this week I went for something different. I chose Models Own Aqua Violet Beetle Juice which is a gorgeous iridescent bluey purple, it kind of reminds me of butterfly wings.  I have had this polish in my stash for ages but haven't really worn it before now. One coat of this gives a nice sheen to your nails and two coats makes it opaque.

As usual I used my Sally Hansen Double Duty base coat and my Seche quick dry top coat, I also used my Planet Spa Japanese Sake and Rice hand cream which leaves my hands feeling lovely and soft, this can also be used for feet as well if you are planning on doing a manicure and a pedicure.

 What is your favourite nail polish?

Black and Gold

I'm quite boring when it comes to nails, I like dark or neutral hues on a short and slightly rounded nail, this week though I thought I would switch things up a little and throw on a bit of glitter, so for that I roped in Barry M's most sparkly offering 'Gold Glitter' This polish is a clear varnish with lots of glitter, so it can be worn on its own or layered over another colour.

As I was easing myself into the look I only applied it to two nails, the rest I painted using Essie's Liquorice which is the blackest of blacks. I like my nails to last at least four to five days so I use a base coat in the form of Sally Hansen's Double Duty Strengthening Top and Base Coat, this makes taking your polish off a hell of a lot easier as well. For the shiny top coat I use Seche Nail Lacquer. This is my manicure staple product! It dries so fast... like really fast! It makes the whole process of doing your nails less of a bother.

As I have used a base and top coat, this will last for minimum four days without chipping, then to remove it all and start again I will be using Tesco's Nail Varnish Remover, I find this one really gets the glitter off, which can be a pain!

Are you into the natural look when it comes to nails? or do you like to spice things up with lots of glitter and bright colours?