Barry M - Mint Green

Just a quick swatch for you today :)

I purchased Barry M's Mint Green a while ago while ASOS had a beauty sale, I just haven't got around to try it before now. In general, I'm not too impressed with Barry M - their polishes lack density/are too sheer for cremes. Mint Green is a pretty colour, though, a tad streaky which a top coat will take care of. I'd say it lies pretty close to other mints such as MACs Peppermint Patti, and it certainly is cheaper. It also survived fine, no chip or wear and I wore it for 2 days. Maybe it's just me being hard on it regarding the consistency, I just hate using thick coats, and only jellies can make me use more than 2 ;) I'm a spoiled little brat, aren't I?

One coat NailTek base, two thick coats Mint Green and one coat Seche Vite. If you use thin coats, three coats of Mint Green might be needed for full opacity.

Barry M Mint Green - 2 coats + topcoat

I hope you all will have a fantastic Friday! Yay for weekend :D


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NOTD : Barry M Nail Effects

I decided to make an easy mani today without glitter as I'm sure it's better for my nails in the longrun - glitter is rough on the nails, especially removing. I still haven't received any nail art pens or brushes I've ordered, so I can't make free-hand just yet (I'm sooo looking forward to when I can, though!). I looked in my cabinet and found my BarryM Nail Effects which I got a little while ago, and thought it was a good opportunity to try it out :) It's easy to apply (though it dries quickly on the brush) and a good idea for days where you're in a hurry but still want funky nails to keep you company!

Base colours - GOSH Gypsy Blue and Catrice I Scream Peach - 1 coat.

BarryM Nail Effects - flash

shade/no flash

 I love the matte effect on the glossy polish; it makes the base look wet :) Have you tried this effect polish? What do you think of it? And do you think OPI's collab with Serena Williams will be pretty much the same?

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small nail polish haul + homemade bracelets

Hey! I want to show you what I got today!

My new polishes from Depend, BarryM, Models Own & ASOS Paint

All polishes except the one from Depend is from ASOS - I have another package coming from them, including a few very popular brands I'm excited to try out! My wallet isn't pleased, LOL! I couldn't help but buy they cute yellow shimmer when I was shopping today - along with this set from H&M ~

I should've taken it out of the plastic box, LOL! Glare ohoy!

I tested the cuticle cream today, and it has a great consistence.. but if you don't like the smell of perfume pear, it's not for you. I do like it, though!

I also wanted to show you something I've made - bracelets! I've made bracelets like these for a long time, I love doing anything creative and fun - so making jewellery is very me ;) These past weeks I have been focusing on getting and making bracelets that go well with my fav nail polish shades - mint green, aqua and ...that purple grey? Paradoxal colour, lol. My english isn't that great.

Homemade bracelets made to suit my fav polish shades!

It takes quite a while to find the perfect beads, as I'm very picky - I use a blend of stone, glass, plastic beads. I hope you like them!

Not as fancy, but they work great with a casual outfit!

And I had to try out Models Own Purple Grey today. It was dark before I could take pictures, so the colour is off on these pics. I just know my nails are chipped when I get home from work tomorrow, so I can't take any better pics :( The picture featuring bracelets shows the colour pretty accurate.

Models Own Purple Grey

Models Own Purple Grey

That's all for today!

~Vettelicious