This is a second polish from the latest collection from SpaRitual. It’s Tango, from the Dance collection. I did three coats for this, and it definitely needed it. It’s much more sheer than Cha Cha Cha. Although I did do thin coats, and could probably have achieved opaque coverage in two thick coats. This is […] Read more
SpaRitual has launched a new, special edition collection of textured glitter polishes, called the Dance Collection. This is Cha Cha Cha, a gorgeous lilac colour, with an intense glittery sparkle. I adore it. I love how the rubberised handles of SpaRitual polishes help you to maintain an even stroke, but it’s not necessary with this […] Read more
I recently had an operation to remove a cyst from the top of my foot. It had been there for more than three years and was increasingly causing me pain and limiting how far I could walk. Despite the hope that I would be able to walk pain-free again, I kind of wish I hadn’t […] Read more
I’ve been making and using my own cuticle oil for some time now. It’s easy to do, and works out far cheaper than buying commercially made oil. Plus, because of the ingredients, it’s actually better too. I thought some of you might want to know how to make it, so I’ve put this guide together. […] Read more
Intellect is my second polish from the just launched SpaRitual Illuminate Christmas 2013 collection. The collection comprises six polishes that “borrow luminous colour from the master glassmakers of Italy. Cool electric hues reflect a rich heritage of craftsmanship. Iridescent shades catch and play with light. Recycled glass beads magnify vibrant colours.” Intellect is a sheer […] Read more
Today there’s something a little different on the blog. It’s still nail polish related, but instead of looking at my polished fingernails, you get to look at my toenails instead! Mine are not the prettiest of toenails – and I’m generally a feet-hater – but apart from a quick polish every now and then, they […] Read more
SpaRitual has launched six new polishes as part of its Illuminate collection for Christmas 2013. They are “infused with recycled glass to magnify colour” and they certainly look like glass. This is Intention, a red jelly polish, with gold and red glass flecks. I wasn’t entirely sure how to wear this as it’s quite sheer. […] Read more
I saw a post by Jessica of Be Happy And Buy Polish encouraging nails bloggers to commemorate Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month on 15th October with a manicure. Like Jessica, I too have lost two pregnancies, one at 6 weeks and another at 10 weeks. I had to endure the awful pain and grief […] Read more
I’ve tried a lot of top coats. Nine different ones in total. Some of them have been completely awful; some really great. And until very recently, I thought I’d found my perfect top coat. And then I tried Glisten & Glow HK Girl. And I can now say with absolute certainty that I will never […] Read more
When the new Barry M polishes came out last week, I quickly nabbed the red matte one, Crush, along with two of the textured polishes (Duchess and Countess). But while in Superdrug, I also spotted two limited edition polishes and bought those too. The first one is a pink holographic glitter, called “E” (or as […] Read more