NOTD: Barry M Gelly in Watermelon & No7 Starshower

This was a NOTD I found languishing in my many draft posts. I decided against posting it as I was left feeling a little underwhelmed with my first roll of the dice with Barry M's Gelly polish. In hindsight I think my expectations were just a bit inflated and I did love this manicure combination. 

Watermelon was a bit tricky to apply and didn't look as glossy as I was expecting but I've since tried two or three other polishes from this range which do look very glossy so perhaps this is just a bit of a dud in that regard. The shade is something I've struggled to find elsewhere; it's darker and more green than a teal but it's not super green either. I think it would suit most people and it doesn't look too outlandish. The wear time on this polish wasn't great either; it chipped within a couple of days. At under £4 it wasn't a bad buy but if you already have a similar shade, I wouldn't be rushing out to pick this up. It does make a nice pedicure colour too - that's what I've got on just now.

Starshower was a random purchase but I've grown quite fond of it both as a general manicure colour and as an accent nail against deeper jewel type tones. I like it especially next to Watermelon because I feel that it 'lifts' it a bit. Application and wear time with this polish are both much better. No7 polishes were never a product I rated previously but I picked this up for £3 with a voucher so it's definitely worth a look!

Have you tried any of Barry M's Gelly polishes? Let me know what you thought!

Stace xx

NOTD: Rimmel Rhythm & Blues with H&M Did I Tell You?

I stumbled upon this combination completely by accident a few weeks ago; I'd given myself a manicure with Rhythm & Blues and a different blue as an accent nail. I like how Did I Tell You? looked over the blue. I decided to try it over Rhythm & Blues and it was love! It was one of those manicures you find yourself looking at all the time. This time around I skipped the blue accent nail - it was a bit much.

The Colour

Rhythm & Blues is a gorgeous inky navy shade. The formula on this one is absolutely brilliant; it's almost opaque in one coat and it manages to wear reasonably well too. I'm a big fan of the Rimmel Salon Pro polishes in general; particularly the super on-trend shades in the Kate Moss collection. I've tried six or seven now and the formula has been great across a variety of shades. The brush is very wide and flat which is the type of brush I prefer.

The Glitter

Did I Tell You? is a blue glitter in a clear base. The glitter is made up of larger and smaller sized glitters. I've only ever needed to use one coat to get an even distribution on the nails. It looks a bit tacky in the bottle but over the right shade, it looks great. I can't remember exactly how much this cost; I think it was around £3. Overall I'm impressed by this offering from H&M.  

In the photos I'm wearing two coats of Rimmel Rhythm & Blues, one coat of Did I Tell You? and a coat of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri top coat.

What's on your nails right now? Any polishes worth raving about? 

Stace xx

Budget Beauty Essential: Boots Extra Large Cotton Wool Pads

I first heard about these super sized cotton pads from Boots in a Zoella video, I believe. At the time I was using a cream cleanser, separate eye make up remover and toner so I was going through 6-8 regular cotton pads every time I removed my make up. At £2.59 for 60 these may seem a bit pricey for cotton pads but I think they're well worth it.

(a bit of a weird size comparison shot!)

If you've ever been a fan of those dreaded drying face wipes (we've all been there...I still keep some on hand for emergencies!) because they're so quick and easy to use, these cotton pads, a good quality cleanser and toner make an excellent alternative. I typically massage my cleanser into my skin to lift the make up and remove with one of the pads. The process is much quicker as I only need one pad unless I need to double cleanse to remove lots of make up.

I also use them to remove polish - one pad will do nails and toes.

You'll find these in the baby section rather than in the beauty section and they're currently in a buy one, get one half price offer. I've only got a few pads left so am planning on stocking up this weekend!

Stace xx

Ps - I'll be posting a wee blog sale at some point over the weekend because I'm moving flat again and am having a bit of a clear out so keep your eyes peeled for that!

Weekend Haul: Philosophy & Boots

Hello!

I've finally done a little bit of beauty shopping! This haul is probably going to seem tiny compared to the monthly hauls I used to post but I'm sort of pleased about that. I generally try to be cleverer about the purchases I'm making now so will usually only buy one or two products over a period of a few weeks. This week I allowed myself to go a tiny bit crazy at the Philosophy counter and in Boots. I say 'crazy' because I don't actually need any of these things but that's not to say I won't enjoy trying them out; there could be some new favourites in here!

Philosophy as a brand is still fairly new to me. I've tried a lot of samples (and received even more after making this purchase - check out the cute little 'mini miracles' bag they came in!) and generally liked everything so I've been keen to pick up more of their line for a while. The 3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath is one of the brand's staple offerings; I went for the delicious citrus scented Señorita Margarita. At £14 it's pretty pricey for a basic shower gel but I've been trying this out and a little definitely goes a long way. I tried it in my hair too and liked it as a shampoo but my hair is ridiculously low maintenance so I wouldn't recommend this as a shampoo for all hair types. 

The second product I picked up is their primer: The Present. I've heard mixed reviews on this one and haven't tried it out myself yet but plan to this week so expect to see a review soon if I have especially strong feelings either way. This was £22 but you do get 60ml of product which is around twice the size of most standard primers from other brands. 

Then I had one of those trips 'I-want-everything' trips to Boots but I somehow managed to compose myself and not spend too much. Looking at it now it does seem like a random selection of products! 

I made a couple of repurchases from Rimmel; the Wake Me Up concealer has been a favourite of mine for a long time and another lipstick from Kate Moss's Lasting Finish range. I got the shade 05 which is a warm, slightly bright pink because I've misplaced my beloved shade 19 and I'm hoping to find it again soon! I got a free Scandal Eyes mascara in black which I'm not sure I'll be a fan of as the brush looks absolutely huge.

The next three products which swiftly made it into my basket are all things I was really excited to see because until now I've not spotted them in British drugstores. The Maybelline Mega Plush mascara came out in the States forever ago and I've been dying to try it. This is another product which appears to split the opinion of beauty addicts so I'm interested to see which camp I end up in. I imagine there'll be a review of this up fairly soon. Next up is a Sally Hansen Salon Manicure polish in the infamous shade: Commander in Chic. It's one of those griege-nudes that's been doing the rounds for the past two or three years but I'm still looking forward to trying it out. I also came across a Sinful Colors display with a wide array of shades which are a snip at £1.99. I've been hankering after green nail polishes recently so this one in Exotic Green is a good way to try it out on the cheap.

Finally, I need new skincare. My current skincare system is driving me crazy; largely because it's not really a system. I'm starting my mini-revolution with this Vichy Normaderm moisturiser because it claims to target the issues I've been having with my skin. I also need a new cleanser, toner, serum, exfoliator and mask...suggestions on a postcard (or in the comments, probably quicker), please!

Have you been buying anything lately? If you've posted a haul, leave me a link!

Stace xx

NOTD: Collection Hot Looks in 62 Dusk

Hello!

Once again, it's been a while! I've been pretty busy so sadly my wee blog has been neglected. In fact, so has a lot of my beauty regime and my skin is really starting to notice so I'm on a mission to get back on track. Any suggestions of great skincare ranges will be much appreciated! I'm thinking of giving Elemis a go if any of you have any thoughts on that brand.

Despite my low-key approach to skincare and make up, I've been maintaining some sort of effort with my nails (chipped nail polish will always drive me nuts!) I've been experimenting with lots of different drugstore brands and so far have found some absolute gems. First up is this Collection Hot Looks polish in the shade Dusk. 

It's a very dark green with a crème finish; not especially fitting for the season really! I bought it because under the lights in Boots it looked like a bottle green but in any sort of normal lighting it's more like an evergreen shade. I was slightly disappointed about that but it's a nice dark shade nonetheless. It's a bit different from black, dark reds and dark purples. 

The application of this polish was fairly easy. The brush isn't the widest in the world and the straight edge makes it a bit trickier around the cuticle area. The small cap was also a tiny bit fiddly so I did have a bit of cleaning up to do afterwards with this one. I only needed two coats for an opaque finish; I could have almost got away with just one if I'd taken my time! In my opinion, that's pretty good for a dark shade like this. The finish is a tiny bit matte which I don't particularly like. Nothing a slick of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri top coat can't fix, though. 

One of the best things about this polish is the price. It costs a mere £1.99! If another shade catches my eye I'll definitely be picking it up. It contains 8ml which is slightly smaller than the average drugstore nail polish (and just over half the size of an OPI polish) but who ever uses an entire bottle of nail polish before it becomes too gloopy to use? 

Have you tried any polishes from Collection's Hot Looks range? Let me know in the comments!

Stace xx

NOTD: Maybelline Forever Strong - Extreme Blackcurrant

This Maybelline Forever Strong polish in Extreme Blackcurrant has very quickly become one of my favourite polishes. It's a deep blackcurrant colour which looks almost black in most lights. It reminds me of OPI Lincoln Park After Dark but I find that Extreme Blackcurrant is a bit more red toned. I love these shades; especially during the winter months. 

The formula is easy to use but as with most dark shades, I needed three coats to achieve a completely opaque finish. The brushes on these polishes are wide and quite flat so they distribute the polish nice and evenly on the nail. The finish is quite shiny but I always apply a generous layer of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri top coat which adds more shine.

The best thing about this polish for me is the fact that it almost lives up to the outrageous claim that you can get up to seven days' wear out of your manicure. In the photos I've had this polish on for FIVE days. The fact there's only minor tip wear is pretty much a miracle as far as I'm concerned. I usually manage to chip my manicures after a day or so. I've tried another polish from this range (Rosy Sand) and had similar results so I think Maybelline have done a good job and I'll probably need to pick up a few more shades...

Maybelline Forever Strong polishes are available from Boots and other stockists priced at £4.09.

Have you tried any polishes from this range? Thoughts?

Stace xx

The Illamasqua Sale - My Top Picks

Whilst I do love a good bargain. most beauty related sales and offers fail to interest me. This is usually either because the discounts are fairly meagre or because the products offered wouldn't sell at full price in a million years. Puke-coloured nail polish, anyone? Thought not. 

One brand which has impressed me with their current sale is Illasmasqua. They're offering decent range of products with up to 70% off. Okay, there are a few cement-toned lipsticks and lots of base products I'm not interested in, but my current basket includes:

Intense lipgloss in Succubus - £5

This intensely pigmented gloss essentially functions as a liquid lipstick. The shade Succubus looks like the perfect glossy blood red which would suit most skintones. 

Liquid Metal in Surge - £5

I've never tried a Liquid Metal before but this shade reminds me a bit of BeneFit's Skinny Jeans which I loved but found to be a bit too green for me to reach for on an everyday basis. I think this might be a nice alternative shade. 

Precision Ink in Havoc - £5

I've had my eye on this for a while; it's a dark aubergine purple shade which I think I'll love. I was always put off by the £17.50 price tag for such a tiny amount of product but at a fiver, it's a steal!

Nail varnish in Baptise - £5

Most long-term readers of this blog will know that I have a real issue with shimmery nail polishes; I hate 99% of them. This beauty is an exception though; I need it!

Blending Brush 2 - £10

Technically this isn't in my basket; I already own one of these brushes but I wanted to include it in this post because it's an excellent brush. It's a large blending brush so it's not great for precision eyeshadow looks but it's handy for blending in under eye concealer, powdering under the eyes and applying highlighter.

Have you picked anything up from the Illamasqua sale?

Stace xx

*All images from illamasqua.com 

My Top Five: Autumn/Winter Polish Picks

I've been dying for the weather to get colder (well, it was never really particularly warm, was it?) and for the days to get shorter partly because it means I can start wearing some of my favourite polishes that perhaps aren't Spring/Summer appropriate. Apologies for the rubbish photo, my usual photography spot is out of action as I'm in the midst of packing up my life.

YSL La Laque Couture in 6 Rouge Dada 

Rouge Dada is a classic red shade; I think everyone needs something similar in their polish collection. It looks quite vibrant in the bottle and it is on the nails after two coats but I tend to add a third because I prefer the deeper red colour I get as a result. The formula of these polishes is strange; it's very light and looks a bit watery or gel-like but on the nails it looks opaque and shiny. They're really easy to use because of the nice wide brush and the short drying time. If I'm wearing a red over the next few months, it'll probably be this one. 

Chanel Le Vernis in 533 April

A polish called April in October? It doesn't make any sense. This shade came out in Chanel's Spring collection and it was a nice colour to wear during the transition from winter to spring. Now I've been enjoying it as we transition from summer to autumn. It's a muted raspberry pink shade which I think would work on a lot of skintones. It wasn't the star product from the  collection but I bought all three polishes and this is the one I've used the most. It's a nice alternative to a red without being vampy or neutral. Formula-wise it's one of the better Chanel polishes as I can easily get an opaque finish after two coats. The wear time with this one is excellent, too.

Chanel Le Vernis in 505 Particuliere 

I've just used this shade to paint my nails and I feel as though I'm falling in love with it all over again. During spring and summer if I wore a neutral shade it was something much lighter than this mushroom-taupe from Chanel but now that we're in autumn this polish will probably be on my nails at least once a week from now until February. It's one of those shades I don't have to think about; it just goes with everything. The formula is opaque in two coats and whilst I'd prefer a wider brush it's not too fiddly so I can live with it.

Color Club in Rad Nomad

This smoky purple shade has only just made it into my top five but I couldn't not include it because it's quickly becoming one of my favourite colours. Last year I would have included Revlon Perplex in this list but shimmery polishes are never my favourite so when I came across Rad Nomad it effectively replaced Perplex in my affections. I'll need to post a nail of the day post with this polish soon. My only quibble with Rad Nomad (and Color Club polishes in general, actually) is that the brush is so thin and annoying to use. 

OPI in Lincoln Park After Dark

No autumn/winter polish list would be complete without this shade, would it? Lincoln Park After Dark is a deep purple, almost black, colour with a cream finish. I wear this on my toes all year round but I only wear it on my fingers during this time of year. Again this is a shade I think everyone should own because despite being so dark it's still really versatile and works well with most outfits. I usually need three thin coats for an opaque finish but the wear time of this polish is excellent for me and the wide OPI brush is a dream to use. 

I should say that Chanel Rouge Noir would also be in this list but mine needs to be replaced. I love the dark red-black shade but I find the formula of that polish to be a bit fickle so if you have any recommendations for similar shades place leave them in the comments because I'd be interested in checking out alternatives.

What are your go-to polishes during the colder months?

Stace xx

Budget Beauty Essential: Boots Essentials Nail Polish Remover

This post is another instalment in my budget beauty series; I apologise for letting that fall by the wayside over the past few weeks, expect to see more of these posts in the near future!

Today's post is about my all-time favourite nail polish remover which conveniently only costs £1. I've tried more expensive removers from a variety of brands but found that none of them work as well as this one so I've given up on trying anything else. This remover takes my nail polish off so quickly and easily; who could ask for anything more? Obviously it needs a little help if you've got six layers of glitter polish on but I think that goes for all removers.

The only downside to this product is that it does contain acetone which can damage fragile nails. In saying that, I paint my nails at least three times a week and they haven't suffered due to using this remover. 

So, if you've not given the Boots Essentials Nail Polish Remover a go, I highly recommend that you do!

Stace xx

NOTD: China Glaze First Mate

What's this? A NOTD post of a polish not made by L'Oreal! I realise I've been posting about L'Oreal polishes a lot recently but I still regularly wear polishes from other brands. I picked First Mate up from a blog sale a while back; it's a mini bottle but with 9.6ml it's a really decent size. 

The colour is a dark blue. It's not quite navy which disappoints me a little because it means I'm still on the hunt for the perfect dark navy creme finish polish (suggestions in the comments, please!) I like it, though, it's a bit more Autumn appropriate than my beloved Nails Inc Baker Street. Formula-wise it applies really nicely and is opaque in one coat if you're careful. I added a second though, mostly out of habit!

I find the wear time of China Glaze polishes in general to be pretty good. I got about three days out of this manicure with minimal chipping and tip wear which is a long time for me. The top coat I used here was Sally Hansen Insta Dri. 

What do you think? 

Stace xx

Revlon ColorStay Base Coat

I've been using the Revlon ColorStay base coat for each manicure I've done over the past several months so I thought it was about time I reviewed it. I picked it up when the ColorStay range launched in the UK as the base coat I'd been using had become to gloopy to use. I was interested in trying it because I'd seen a couple of positive reviews. 

I use a base coat to try to prevent staining and to aid the application of my nail polish. The Revlon base coat has a nice wide brush which means it's really quick to use. It dries quite quickly too so I don't have to wait to apply my nail colour. In my experience it seems to prevent some staining and I do find that my polish goes on a little more easily when used over this as a base. Since the idea behind the ColorStay polish range is to deliver long-lasting manicures I'm not sure how the base coat stacks up. I don't really think it keeps my polish chip-free for longer but then I don't think any base coat could do that. Let me know if I'm wrong!

The main thing that would put me off repurchasing this base coat is the fact it's not  as good as the one I was using previously; Essie Fill The Gap. I found that that one left my nails feeling so smooth and it made applying streaky or dark polishes a breeze. It's an okay base coat but not one I'd recommend anyone rushing out to buy.

Have you tried the Revlon ColourStay base coat? Did you like it?

Stace xx

NOTD: L'Oreal Color Riche in You Are Worth It

Another L'Oreal Color Riche NOTD...I apologise! I received this one a little gift with purchase set and to be honest, it's not a shade I'd typically go for. You Are Worth it is a medium grey shade with slight blue undertones and a creme finish.

I like the Color Riche line of polishes because they're small (a mere 5ml compared to 15ml from OPI or 13.5ml from Essie) so I might actually get through an entire bottle and because despite their dinky size, they have a nice wide brush which means they're easy to apply.

The other polishes from the range that I've tried have all been on the thin side formula-wise so I was surprised at how thick You Are Worth It was. I could have got away with applying just one coat because it was so opaque and even but I always feel weird doing that so added a second. I used it over my usual Revlon ColorStay base coat and put some Sally Hansen Insta-Dri top coat on top. As you can probably see, it looks a lot more blue on the nails than it does in the bottle. I'm not entirely sure that it suits my skin tone but it could look nice on someone with cooler undertones.

L'Oreal Color Riche polishes are priced at £4.99 (but can often be found in 3 for 2 deals) anywhere L'Oreal is sold. 

What do you think?

Stace xx

My Top Five: Pedicure Polishes

I'm a creature of habit when it comes to pedicure polishes and nine times out of ten I'll be wearing one of the five shades above. Every time I stray from these five colours I always regret it. For some reason most bright colours look awful on my toes so I tend to stick to more classic shades.

Nails Inc Baker Street

Okay, so this isn't exactly a classic shade but it's one of my all-time favourite polishes and I've used it so much. It's definitely been my pedicure colour of choice this summer. I wear a lot of tan flats and sandals and I love how Baker Street looks with those. The formula of this polish is excellent; I can get away with just one coat if I'm in a rush. 

Essie Fishnet Stockings

This is a mini that has seen better days. It's a dark, slightly warm toned red creme. This is my go-to when I'm not in the mood for a dark or nude shade but don't fancy wearing Baker Street. The formula on this one is also quite nice but it does require two coats.

Chanel Rouge Noir

This is my favourite Chanel polish, hands down. I need to pick up a new bottle because this one only has about a third left and it's become quite gloopy. It's a vampy dark red that looks great on fingers and toes. I wear this one an awful lot in the winter. I need two, sometimes three, coats with this one. 

OPI Lincoln Park After Dark

This polish is like a purple toned  version of Rouge Noir and is another winter favourite for me. I wear this one year-round, though. It's very dark and almost looks black in some lights but it's less harsh looking than a black. I rely on this polish to complement whatever I happen to be wearing and I think it does that job pretty well. I need two coats of this polish.

Essie Sand Tropez

This shade may divide opinion but if you've not tried a light neutral shade on your toes, you're missing out! I like this polish for the same reasons I like Lincoln Park After Dark; it works with most outfits/shoes. I prefer this lighter shade over the more taupe/mushroom shades because I think it looks a bit 'cleaner'. Sand Tropez is several shades lighter than my skin so it won't be for everyone but I love it. I need three coats for an opaque finish.

With all of these polishes I use a fast-drying top coat like Sally Hansen Insta Dri. 

What are your favourite pedicure colours? Are you a creature of habit like me?

Stace xx

NOTD: Color Club in New Bohemian

I recently posted about a bargainous set of Color Club polishes that I picked up in TKMaxx and this is the first one I've tried on my nails. In the bottle it looks similar to China Glaze's For Audrey; a tiffany blue shade.

On the nails, however, it's a touch more green and a little darker than For Audrey. That suits me because For Audrey often looked a bit too stark against my skintone. I apologise for the less-than-perfect paint job in the photo, I was rushing because I was watching the Olympics at the same time!

I used the Revlon ColorStay base coat, three coats of New Bohemian and my Sally Hansen Insta-Dri top coat. The formula is quite thin and looks very streaky with just one coat but after two it was almost okay, I just added a third because I hate having any streaks, no matter how minor! The brush is pretty standard and quite thin. 

What do you think?

Stace xx

Color Club Bargain at TKMaxx

I pop into TKMaxx every now and then on the off chance that there'll be a beauty bargain to be had. I usually leave empty handed but today I picked up a set of seven Color Club polishes for a mere £7.99. Normally these sets contain one or two nice shades but I would happily wear all the shades from this set. It's called The Back To Boho Collection and there are two sets of colours, the set I got was just called 'set A'. 

The set includes Nomadic in Nude, a true light beige, Earthly Angel which is a creamy light terracotta, New Bohemian, a tiffany blue shade not too dissimilar from China Glaze's For Audrey, Shabby Drab, a muted periwinkle blue, Rad Nomad, a dusky purple shade and Red-Ical Gypsy, a pink-red. The set also includes a bottle of Stuck on You base coat. All the polishes have a cream finish; I believe the other set was made up of shimmery shades so it's worth checking out too if you're a fan of both finishes. Each bottle contains 15ml of polish which is the same as a full sized OPI. 

I've not tried any of these on my nails just yet as I've only just arrived home with them but I will try to post some NOTDs soon. I always see Color Club in TKMaxx so it should be easy enough to find at your nearest store if you're interested.

Swatches

L-R: Nomadic in Nude, Earthly Angel, New Bohemian, Shabby Drab, Rad Nomad, Red-Ical Gypsy

Have you tried any Color Club polishes before?

Stace xx

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream

I've been meaning to blog about this product for a while. I used to be one of those people who refused to use hand cream, never mind a cuticle butter! I received this mini size as part of a set (but also have a full sized pot from another set which has a much bigger dip in it) and it usually lives in one of my handbags. 

It's basically a thick balm that smells gorgeously lemony. If you're not a fan of citrus scents, this probably isn't for you. I use it in conjunction with whatever hand cream I fancy. I take a small amount and massage it into my cuticles; it's pretty simple! It leaves my cuticles feeling nicely hydrated and smelling great (not that my cuticles normally smell bad...)

I think it's really reasonably priced; the full size is £5.99 and you can purchase Burt's Bees products online (link) or in Boots. 

If you use any cuticle moisturising products, let me know in the comments!

Stace xx

Revlon ColorStay Polish in Pale Cashmere

I've been wanting to blog about this polish for a couple of  weeks now. I'm just going to put this out there: it's amazing.

I have a love hate relationship with pale pink polishes like this. I love them because they look quite natural even when they're applied opaquely (I'll get to that...) so they go with everything. For me, they're a lighter alternative to other neutral shades like Chanel Particuliere. I hate them because they're often on the sheer side so it's difficult to achieve an opaque finish. I knew that when I bought it so I'd resigned myself to the fact I'd probably need about ninety coats of the stuff to get the look I wanted.

Thankfully I didn't need ninety coats, only four. Only! The nail line is still somewhat visible but it's not visible enough to annoy me so I can live with it. The first two coats looked pretty streaky but coats three and four sorted that out. The brush itself is quite large (not quite OPI-esque but getting there) and easy to use. The handle is excessively long, though. 

In the swatch I've used the ColorStay Base Coat and Sally Hansen Insta-Dri as a top coat. The finish isn't exactly how I'd like it to be; mostly because I had to apply so many coats and was in a bit of a flap about my family descending on me for my graduation. So, I'd say this is a take-your-time polish, even with a fast drying top coat like Insta-Dri. 

Did I mention that this polish didn't chip on me for a week!? Yes, a whole week, despite having to apply so many coats and not taking my time. And I probably could have kept it on for a few more days but I fancied a change. This is the first 'long-wear' polish I've tried that actually does what it claims to and I'm thrilled. 

I'm not entirely sure how I feel about the fact this polish allows me to get away with only painting my nails once a week. I'm a three-times-a-week minimum sort of girl usually; partly because I get bored of the same polish and partly because most polishes chip after two days on me. I've got another shade to try out which should be a bit easier to work with so expect to see a post on that sometime very soon. If it performs as well as this one, I'll definitely need to try more shades.

Have you tried any of the Revlon ColorStay polishes? What did you think?

Stace xx

Ps - these are £7.99, which is a lot for a 'drugstore' polish but I'm too in love with it to care...I did get it in a 3 for 2 offer.