Review: Barry M Gelly Hi Sine Nail Varnishes

I know, I know. Everyone and their mum has done a review on these nail varnishes. And here's another one spamming your screen. I'm sorry. Originally I wasn't going to do this post, seeing as everyone else has already written theirs. I wouldn't give in to peer pressure or jump on the band waggon and tell everyone how amazing they are..

But then I thought, surely that would mean I'm allowing other people to influence me into not writing this post? So in actual fact, by writing this post I am being independent and doing my own thing? (You still following..)

So here's my totally unique, not jumping on the band waggon, independent woman, and overall brilliant review :)

L-R: Greenberry and Papaya

Now I'm not the kind of girl who has to always has her nails painted, in fact in my house I'm known as the girl who is always saying she will paint her nails, but never actually does. But I love these little gems.

I'm sure you have all heard of Barry M's new Gelly Hi-Shine varnishes, but if you haven't tried them out yet, then you really really should. The consistency is slightly thicker than normal, and when they dry they do look a little like gel. The first coat is slightly streaky, but this completely disappears with the second coat.

I have never found a nail varnish that I've loved until I tried the colour Greenberry. I want to wear it all the time, plus it makes me feel super summery. Papaya is another brilliant colour which I've been sporting on my toes recently.

I also tried to get a bit fancy with the colours...

I got the idea from Dana from Wonder Forest, check out her link here.

The only complaint I have about these nail varnishes is that I bought these two from Boots whilst I was in England for Easter, but didn't try them out until I got back to Malta. If I had know how much I was going to love them, I would have stocked up on more colours! So not a complaint about the varnishes, but my lack of planning.

Anyway, I hope you are all having a great weekend. The reason I haven't blogged in a while is because my boyfriend has flown out to visit me, and I'm making the most out of seeing him. He leaves on Monday (I'm dreading it so much) and I'll take my sadness out in a creative way and write tons of blogposts. Deal?

Georgia x

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Essie: Thigh High

A quick post today (as most of mine will be over the next few weeks due to coursework deadlines and exam dates fast approaching), about one of my new nail varnishes I received this Christmas. It's an Essie one in the colour Thigh High.




I love this colour. It's a gorgeous cranberry colour that is perfect for winter. I know it's just a nail varnish, but when I'm wearing it I feel made up, even if I'm just chilling at home in jeans. Is it sad that a nail varnish has such an effect on me..hmmm..probably.

I really like Essie nail varnishes in general as the colours are just gorgeous, but they don't have the best lasting time on my nails for some reason. They aren't terrible, they just don't seem to last as long on my nails as other people rave about.

Does anyone else find this, or is it just me?

H x

October Wishlist

It's been a bit odd being in Malta this autumn. Normally at home I would be getting my boots out, and putting my scarves on. Cups of tea in front of the fire. And many other things lots of other bloggers have been talking about.

But over here in Malta it is still about 27 degrees. And it's hard to get excited about Winter and Christmas when sunbathing on a beach!

I have been told it will get cold in a month or so though, so my wishlist reflects what I would like as the weather gets a bit cooler. (Plus I am going home for a couple of weeks for Christmas so will need some bits then)

So here goes:

1. Essie nail varnish in the colour 'Carry On'
2. 'Live Laugh Love' Cushion from Next
3. Jumper from Mango
4. Black Bag from Zara
5. Lipstick from Topshop in the colour Beguiled
6. Flask from Cath Kidston

H x

Brown and Sparkly Maltese Nails

Nails Inc: Fashion Fawn
Barry M: Silver Multi Glitter

A quick update of how I have painted my nails whilst in Malta. Its the first time I have used my new sparkly nail varnish. I was a bit worried that it might come out clumpy or look tacky, but I was completely wrong. The nail varnish applies really easily, has quite good coverage, doesn't have a bumpy texture when dry, and last days without chipping. Overall I'm pleased, especially as it only cost me £2.99

H x

Review: ESSIE Chubby Cheeks

I recently bought my first Essie nail varnish and it is beautiful. I love the coral colour and it has lasted so well. Especially considering I work part time at a children's farm and finding a nail varnish that will last longer than one day can be tricky. 

Essie, Chubby Cheeks

The colour I chose was Chubby Cheeks, and I'm completely in love. I will definitely be purchasing another colour from Essie. Now to decide which one...

H x

Pretty Nails

Just a glimpse of what I have on my nails at the moment. I'm trying out the 'different colour on the ring finger' look and I have to say, I like :)

Nails: Rimmel London, Lasting Finish (Colour, 198 Azure)
Ring Finger: Beauty UK, Glam Nails (Colour, 49, Blue Moon)

H x

Helpful Hugo: How to restore an old nail varnish

I don't know where it was that I first heard this tip, but I think it's so incredibly simple, yet useful, and worth sharing. Don't you hate it when you go to use a nail varnish you haven't used in a while and it's gone all clumpy and doesn't apply as easily as it once did? Well, pop a few drops of nail polish remover in your nail varnish, shake well and voila! Good as new nail varnish :)

H x