Quick post: Halloween Nails!

Hi! Wow. It's been a little too long for posting and I feel like I should have a big fabulous post to welcome myself and whoever reads this blog. But I promise I have some good things in store coming up! Lots more swatches and I play on doing more simple art in November. So for now take this!

Some simples monster of Frankenstein stitches, and chevron accents. I love love the way this came out! 

The green is Barry M Key Lime, which is a gorgeous color and an amazing formula as always! 

Here's a swatch of Key Lime before I started the manicure. So pretty and shiny on it's own! 

Also did my mom's nails. She wanted everything different actually so I went to town! It was nice because she works at a preschool so I'm sure that'll be fun for some kids to see. 

Guess this wasn't much of a quick post! Sorry if this post seems wonky, I am posting from my phone!

Quick Post: Greenberry + Water Decals

Base: two coats of Barry M - Greenberry which is more green toned in real life, it's difficult to capture on camera! But for the life of me it wanted to look aqua.

Flowers are these decals from the Born Pretty store. Becoming obsessed with these. Putting them on is super easy and they have so many patterns and give your manicure a complicated look without doing much work! Now that's my type of style. What do you think? Do you like this combination as much as I do?!

Happy Saturday!

Quick Post w/ Bubblegum

A swatch post today! Recently acquired Barry M Dragonfruit and oh my gosh.. why is this brand not in the US yet?! The quality is so AH-mazing.

First coat was a little streaky but second coat made it opaque. 

And the shine, of course does not fail.

I didn't even use top coat on this photo below!! Dat shine. Ah. I definitely need more of these.

When I got it, I was a little afraid I would dupe myself with other similar bubble gum pink colors in my collection, but no dupe here! Sally Hansen Bubble Gum Pink is slightly darker and blue toned, and has more of a matte finish, and the color on the left of the Barry M (unnamed LA color polish) is also slightly darker.

There was also this micro shimmer that was in the bottle of Dragonfruit that didn't come off as vibrant on the nail, but it did show up! I wish I could have captured it for y'all. Just believe me when I say it's worth the buy ;)

Thanks for reading!

Barry M Greenberry + Comparisons

I am so excited to share this! Me being in the US, Barry M is not widely available. Some of my favorite nail bloggers are from the UK where they have Barry M and I hear soo many good things about this brand! From color selection to quality this brand seems to constantly deliver. Plus since January, stricter customs laws have been placed in the UK, so for now, my nail buddy can't send me any polish :(

BUT I GOT MY HANDS ON ONE ANYWAY! From the supplier Ninja Polish!!!! Can you tell I was a little excited when I found out they carry them? My heart almost stopped.

I only let myself have one, so I chose Greenberry from Barry M's Gelly line! 100% happy with my choice.

Ahhhhh, Greenberry is a super refreshing BRIGHT turquoise/aqua colored creme nail polish! It leans a little more green than blue in the pictures above. It is also a million times prettier! Pictures do not do it justice.

Everyone who has had the chance to buy these are correct. Formula is mind blowing. First coat was streaky but the second coat completely leveled everything out and made it opaque. Did I mention the color was to die for? And the gelly element of these polishes are not like the jellies we know (sheer and "squishy" looking) but they promise a high gel manicure like shine. And boyyyy do they deliver that! Without topcoat it was so. shiny. Couldn't believe it! I added top coat anyway as a general rule and to make it last longer. I am on my second day with no chips!

Essie: Turquoise and Caicos, Barry M: Greenberry, China Glaze: Highlight of My Summer 

no top coat on swatch wheel above

 I read in a blog somewhere that they thought China Glaze "Highlight of My Summer" was similar to Greenberry and I am happy to say there are no dupes here! Greenberry also reminded me somewhat of a brighter Turquoise and Caicos by Essie (jelly) but side by side they are not the same.

Sometimes wildlife can appear in my photos... 

Soooo glad I have finally gotten a taste (not literally!) of what Barry M polishes are like. Now if custom laws could just let up so I could buy them ALL! Definitely pick these up if they are available where you are!

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*drools*

These came in the mail today and I tore this thing open so fast! It was my order from Ninja Polish (possibly my new favorite supplier) with my first A-England polishes and my first BARRY M.

Words can't express how excited I am to finally get my hands on these! Especially Barry M! Since my UK nail buddy can't send me any (darn those strict UK customs) I've been searching for other ways to get them. Andddd I found one!

So excited. I have heard so many good things about both of these brands. My picks for now were Barry M Greenberry, A-England Dragon, and A-England St. George.

What are you favorite Barry M or A-England polishes? I'd love to put them on my wishlist as well!