As we're well into May now, I thought it was the perfect time to do my Spring and Summer nail polish picks for this year. I'm sure I don't have to say it anymore - I am obsessed with nail polish! I will happily go out and buy tons of nail polishes even though I already have a whole box full in my bathroom (my parents and friends often comment on how I definitely don't need any more, but it still doesn't stop me). Anyway, I gathered up my favourites of the bunch that I think are great for this time of year.
Barry M - I have a few picks from Barry M that I love. Firstly, their Gelly Nail Paints - of course I couldn't miss these out! As you can probably tell, I love blues, so I chose Huckleberry (an off-white pale blue) and Guava (a bright turquoise). I was also recently given one of their new Silk ones in Heather from a friend, which I think is really pretty.
Rimmel - The Rita Ora collection from Rimmel is amazing - I have two shades from it already but want to pick up more. My friend gave me Lose Your Lingerie - a pretty pink nude - and I also went and picked up Breakfast in Bed, which is a gorgeous mint green. I adore pastels in general and think they're perfect for the warmer months.
Sinful Colours - If you're looking for something a bit brighter, I love the Sinful Colours nail polish in 920. It's a super neon pink (the picture doesn't do it justice), and although can be a little hard to apply, if you put in the extra effort then it looks stunning - especially with a tan.
Bourjois - Another blue, what a surprise! I adore the Bourjois nail polish in 26, it's one that I always get complimented on and it looks great all year round, especially in Summer. I also love the Bourjois brushes and formulas in general so I'd definitely recommend having a look at their nail polishes.
Models Own - Lastly is something a little different, the Models Own polish in Magpie. For some reason I really like speckled nails - I just think they look so pretty and they're a bit more interesting than plain nails. I picked up the green one but I like all of the shades on offer!
What are your picks for Spring and Summer?
As you may know, this Saturday is my birthday! I'm actually working all day, so last weekend my Dad took me shopping to pick out some things that I wanted. I didn't ask for anything in particular this year, so this was much easier!
The first place I went was Primark. Firstly I picked up a couple of vests - one yellow lace top and one thin navy top. I also bought some new pyjama bottoms as I absolutely love the Primark ones and definitely needed some new PJ's. I then chose a couple of cute gold necklaces, as I really wanted some new jewellery. And lastly, I got a 5 pack of ankle frilly socks along with some pretty black flats.
Next, I went to Boots - where I probably did the most damage! To start with, I bought a few nail polishes - I got one of the new Barry M Gelly's in Huckleberry, one of the new Models Own speckled polishes in Magpie and an Essie one in the shade Splash of Grenadine. I also got some lip products (a girl can never have too many) - I picked up the Maybelline Colour Sensational Gloss in Cashmere Rose, as I've heard so many good things about it recently. I also chose the Revlon Lacquer Balm in Demure which I've been eyeing up ever since they were released. Next, I bought the Soap & Glory Archery in Brownie Points, which again I've wanted for a long time, and the Charles Worthington Volume & Bounce Texturising Spray. Lastly are a couple of boring bits - the Blistex Intense Moisture Lip Balm and the Blanx White Shock Treatment.
I then went to H&M and Topshop and got a couple of things. In H&M, I got a simple black bag as the one I use at the moment is really tatty and so I needed a new one. I also spotted this gorgeous white jumper with big black daisies on that I love, as well as a cute silver arrow necklace. In Topshop, I picked up a pair of thick leggings/trousers in a black and white checked print, and a dress that I've had saved to my favourites for way too long!
And that's everything I bought! What have you picked up from the shops recently?
