This is a list of UK indie nail polish makers. Click on the brand name for its website or shop. They are listed in the (approximate) order in which they opened. If you know of any other UK indie polish makers, or if any of my information needs amending, please get in touch. Brand Social […] Read more
So, I’ve just completed my first ever challenge: the Crumpet’s Nail Tarts 33 Day Challenge. I am really pleased that I managed to keep up with it. I’m not really one for swatching my nails and then scheduling posts. I’ve always just posted what I’m currently wearing on my nails. So this was the first […] Read more
I wasn’t sure what to do with today’s prompt in the Crumpet’s Nail Tarts 33 Day Challenge. For me, “Indian” is more about the sub-continent of India than Native American Indians because I’ve travelled in India a couple of times. So I did at least get that far, but then I got a bit stuck. […] Read more
I adore turquoise, and I love it on my nails too. It’s my favourite shade of blue. I feel like every single turquoise/aqua/light teal polish I buy is fantastic. I loved OPI Can’t Find My Czechbook and A England Galahad and Barry M Guava. But I think this one is the most perfect turquoise that […] Read more
I have another of the new Gelly- Hi-Shine polishes from Barry M to show today. It is from the new Summer 2013 range that launches shortly. This is Guava, a gorgeous teal colour. At first glance, I thought it was reminiscent of A England Galahad or OPI Can’t Find My Czechbook. But it’s brighter, deeper […] Read more
This is one gorgeous glitter bomb. It only arrived a few hours ago, but I could not wait to use it. I opened the package, swatched the polish on a nail wheel, took a quick photo with my smartphone and then tweeted my delight. But then I kept looking at the bottle on my desk. […] Read more
Here’s a list of all the nail polish and gel polish I own. I have 1,111 polishes. If I’ve blogged about a nail polish, I’ve linked to the post(s). You can also click on the brand names to find manicures using nail polishes from that brand. 2True Aglaia Aphrodite Arete Artemis Athena Christy Crystal Shade […] Read more
I can’t seem to leave a plain manicure alone. I loved how my nails looked from yesterday, but they needed a second coat and a top coat, and while I was there doing that I had a bit of a play. I’ve never tried a braided nail before (sometimes called a fishtail braid). Lucy’s Stash […] Read more
I don’t own very many green polishes; green just isn’t a particularly favourite colour of mine. But as it was coming up to St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I might try a relevant manicure. I’m not Irish, but my husband is half Irish (although born and raised in England, so doesn’t particularly feel Irish). So […] Read more