Going Down Under: Savvy

I thought I would show you a limited edition line that came and went so quickly, it made me upset:

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Designer Brands had a LE range of polishs called SAVVY by DB. Here are my top picks!

Going Down Under: BYS

An oldie, but goodie - BYS! They've got the trends and are generally very affordable.

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My collection has an extensive range of BYS polishes in many finishes - I chose a few to show today.

Blog sale - new items added!

If you have not seen the new, revamped BLOG SALE page, you should check it out!
I have a couple of HTF goodies left as well as some of the polishes I featured during this month.
Thanks for stopping by!

Going Down Under: Australis Cosmetics

Today I am revisiting Australis, a brand that I wrote about here.

Here are some shades from the main range.

Going Down Under: ulta3

Continuing my feature on Australian polishes, today I present my top picks from ulta3

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This polish is very affordable at $2 per bottle and the range is mind blowing!!!

Prepare to be amazed!

Whilst I'm preparing the last of my Aussie brand posts,
 please enjoy some other awesome posts from my fellow bloggers in celebration of tomorrow's holiday:

Here is a great summary post featuring 5 hot Australian indie polish brands from So Nailicious
- fantastic selection!

Some stunning Sydney Harbour Bridge nail art from More Nail Polish!

Shatter Me Claire has the iconic Aussie kangaroo on her nails!

I am preparing for a lazy 3-day weekend - it's going to be a scorcher!!!
(too many exclamation points in this post, but I'm just so excited)

Thanks for stopping by!

OMG Nail Strips (my first) Review

Recently I was contacted by OMG Nail Strips to review some of their products. *squeel* 

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Of course I said YES!

You had to be there!

Today I'd like to share with you something that happened on Saturday -

we had a face-to-face with some beauty bloggers and IG'ers (?) from Perth!!!

There is actually a few more girls in the area, but they couldn't make it unfortunately (((

Here is a group pic:

Who cares about what we look like, it's all about the nails, right?! Haha!

Clockwise from the top: Courtney, Brie, Luisa, myself and Julz.

It was so much fun to hang out with the girls and just chat about anything and everything

- can't wait to do it again!

Before the rendezvous, I met up with Julz and we did some damage!!! It was awesome)))

Read more about her haul here.

Read on for more details.

Going Down Under: Face of Australia

Another Aussie brand today which I am very fond of!

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Good news for girls outside of Oz - these can be shipped to you!!!

Going Down Under: Australis Polish Pots

A quick post to show you some of my Aussie pretties)))

These come from -

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I like this brand for their wide range and affordability.

Going Down Under: Pretty Serious

Today I am proud to show you the first indie in the Australian brand posts!

This is Pretty Serious Cosmetics - the creation of the lovely Kaz))

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Going Down Under: Colour by TBN

Welcome to the next installment of the Australian polish brands: Colour by TBN.

Here are just some of the displays I found recently:

I picked up some interesting shades on my journeys - swatches below.

The BATTLE (Nail Polish) Challenge - Week 10

Week 10 of the challenge - Matte vs Holo and I am finally caught up))

Going Down Under: Portmans

Here is another great brand and polish line:

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I stumbled on these by accident, they retail for $6.95 or 2 for $10.

Going Down Under: Sportsgirl

Another store that has fantastic polishes - Sportsgirl!
I have shown a NAIL IT! polish previously, here are the latest additions.

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If I remember correctly, these retail for $7.95; but I got mine on clearance for $2.75.

Where in the World - Day 17 Singapore

I remember visiting the Orchid Gardens in Singapore, so that's what I came up with:

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A Blue Singapore Orchid.

Going Down Under: Nine West

Another hidden gem - Nine West nail polish!
At $2.95 each these are a steal!

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The bottle actually says "Made in Australia", so this one counts for sure))

Going Down Under: MIMCO

Did you know MIMCO sell nail polish?
Well, now you do!

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I stumbled across these beauties while bargain hunting at my local outlet mall
(Harbour Town for all you Aussie ladies) - at $5 each how could I pass them?

The BATTLE (Nail Polish) Challenge - Week 9

Next installment of the Battle Challenge is themed Duochrome vs Foil.
I had to use both (although I prefer foils because they are great for stamping)

Going Down Under: MIKI

Today I am pleased to show some more Aussie beauties.
Strictly speaking, these are made in Taiwan; but since they are available
 in every Terry White chemist, I'm calling them Australian.

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The BATTLE (Nail Polish) Challenge - Week 8

Today I am sharing my interpretation of Animal Print vs Tribal Print!

Having fun with layering stamps again!

Going Down Under: Chi Chi Cosmetics (Part II)

Welcome to the second and final part of the Chi Chi swatches. Enjoy!

All the purchase info is in Part One.

Where in the World - Day 16 Finland

Next stop on the journey around the world - Finland.
I chose to represent the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).

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 How could I not be inspired by this? 

Going Down Under: Chi Chi Cosmetics (Part I)

Today I have another awesome Aussie brand to show you - Chi Chi Cosmetics!
I will be splitting these swatches into two posts - so be sure to check in tomorrow for more))

I have picked 5 polishes to share in the first part.

Holiday haul and #nailmail!!!

Hi lovelies, I thought I should post this awesomeness that came my way during December.

First up, my mum brought me these tiny little precious bottles:

They're super cute!! Will post swatches))

Going Down Under: Mode Cosmetics

I am so excited to share this brand with you today!
 It was one of my very first nail polish purchases - and I still use it!

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I have chosen 6 polishes to share)) If you'd like to see all the posts using this brand - select the label.

The BATTLE (Nail Polish) Challenge - Week 7

Are you ready to ruuuuuumble?

Today it's Geometric VS Floral!!!

Going Down Under: Colour by TBN Flouro Nails

Welcome to the first post in this series!

Today I am pleased to show some swatches of a local brand, that won't break the bank. Enjoy!

6 Pack for $9.99 - yes, please!

The BATTLE (Nail Polish) Challenge - Week 6

Time for the next installment - Stripes vs Dots!
I didn't do a post for this challenge for a while, so time to catch up))

Trying a different kind of sandwich

I originally came up with the idea of a stamping sandwich, when working on this design.
The black and white graphic print was on my hands already,
when I decided to swatch a polish that came in the mail. The result was amazing!!!

The idea stuck, and here is the latest version:

Natural Light

I used this Avon Matte Violetta as a base,even though I knew it was going to be glossy in the end,
because it's a fantastic one coater polish! 

Making your $$$ work - Take Two

Ok... so I know this has been done before, but bear with me.
I wanted to show how I use this method (not only for glitter removal, but for dark, staining colours too)
 in a way that doesn't require running to the store for a fresh roll of foil every week LOL

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Pick the odd one out!

Recently I was going through my Helmer, making room for some new goodies,
and I noticed some similar polishes - here are some quick comparison swatches.

(All polishes swatched in the order of the bottles, 2 coats unless noted)

Violet:

L-R: ulta3 allure; Maybelline Color Show Amethyst Ablaze; Mode Blue Steel

ulta3 and Maybelline are close, but the opacity is different (ulta3 needs more coats). 

Where in the World - Day 15 Germany

Today I have my Germany inspired design. Well, actually it was inspired by this dress:

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And since Diane Kruger is German, I figure this counts ))

Announcing Australia month!

It's summer Down Under! What does this mean for the blog?

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As some of you might know, Australia Day is January 26,

so I decided to spend a bit of time this month showcasing the Australian brands that I love!

I know many have heard of Picture Polish and Ozotic (great brands I've heard, but out of my price range);
but I wanted to focus on the brands that are more affordable, as well as showing Aussie indies.

We have many talented ladies, who make incredible polish!

So stay tuned this month for special reviews!

Cheers))

Jealous much?

This was my NYE mani: