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I've always liked OPI polishes (particularly the names) but I do tend to overlook them in favour of models own or illamasqua. I'm not sure why, mainly habit I think? the formula of their polishes is really good so I'm determined to invest in a few more and rectify the situation!  today I'm wearing elephantastic pink an OPI polish that was sent to me by fragrance direct , it's a gorgeous colour and the formula is a beauty. I hesitate to describe it as 'salmon' pink ....but it's the word that springs to mind so I guess I will! OPI elephantastic pink * I wouldn't normally be so eager to share a simple swatch post with you but I'm quite astounded by the prices on their website, they have dozens and dozens of OPI polishes available and they're only £3.99, did anybody else know this...?? they also sell essie polishes for £1.99  seriously £1.99  I feel a bit robbed thinking of all the ones I've brought in boots at full price! although they don...

drum roll... this weeks nail crush goes to  illamasqua noble ! you may have noticed I have a soft spot for blue nail polishes so I was excited to receive this one as it had been on my wish list for quite a while! similar to the shade 'pique blue' that I bought in & other stories recently this turquoise blue has a more radiant finish and is 10x more glossy! the formula is gorgeous, it's light to apply (not heavy and sticky) and the pigment is as always brilliant. I love illamasqua polishes because they dry quickly and you never need more than two coats for full effect.  this is two coats swatched above.  illamasqua nobel* £14.50 I adore this colour it's really vibrant (this would look great against darker skin) definitely a contender for my top 5 summer polish colours. I'll be wearing this one with white tee's, denim cut offs (...and a slathering of st tropez aha!) what do you think? I'm a big fan of their polishes- have you tried them yet? caroline x

I can't express how excited I am about these colours! sent from the lovely folk at  look fantastic  I nearly took down my postman in my eagerness to get my hands on them. I wasn't disappointed when I saw them either; bright rich jewel tones that just scream summer! so they're are six shades to choose from, I'm not sure I can pick a favourite as I pretty much adore them all!  belgravia gardens: a lovely nude/mushroom shade for a classic look. chelsea physic gardens: a beautiful pale pastel blue. royal botanical gardens: a cool turquoise blue green that would look amazing against tanned skin! kensington palace gardens: a pretty peach toned classic pink  primrose hill gardens: a gorgeous hot neon pink (less glossy than the others) perfect for hot summer nights! hampton court palace gardens: a deep rich glossy orange here's a little taster of them on (apoligies for leaving out the nude, I ran out of fingers aha) beautiful aren't they! here's a another half &...