Instagram Digest Vol. 1

Hi lovelies!

Here is a bit of an update from IG -
a few products that I had reviewed for the BornPrettyStore back in March.

First I received these lovely water decals for review.
You may remember I do love to use them - very simple and easy!
If you'd like a step-by-step tutorial, please have a look at this post I did for Cathy
at More Nail Polish last year.

 For the base colour I used one of my favorite neutrals - ORLY Decades of Dysfunction

The water decals very very high quality and easy to use - I loved this delicate pattern!

You can find a selection here.

Next up, I received a special gradient sponge that I used to create this St Patrick's day design:

 I used a combination of KIKO greens and topped using a lovely glitter topper by Penelope Luz
(available from Color4Nails)

The sponge has a little handle (like on a stamper), which I found handy,

and it comes with 5 refills - amazing value for money!

Feel free to use my code NTH10 to get a discount on your purchase.

I hope you enjoyed this tiny review and please stay tuned for more to come!

Cats-n-Nails turns ONE!

Hi lovelies!!!!

Special post today to celebrate the first year - thanks to all your support and for sticking around!

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Fun with Foils and Studs

I was contacted by KKCentreHK recently (flattered!!!!) to review some products.

I chose the foil and the round studs from the array of products, which promptly arrived! 

The foils came with the special glue 

(although the brush is a bit too long for the bottle and bends - application is not a problem).

Pedi-Sox Down Under!

A few months ago I was contacted by Pedi-Sox and asked to do a review
(still so flattered that they would consider me!)

When the box arrived I was very surprised - I got 4 pairs!!! 

L-R: Springtime Violet, Black, Blue Logo and Pink Logo

I chose the Springtime Violet in California Summer weight cotton - suitable for the Aussie weather ;)

Going Down Under: Gloss'N'Sparkle

Who would have thought there is so much to show? I better wrap this up before Valentine's Day!
Two more brands to go)) Today it's everyone's fav:

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I love Angela's line because it has something for every taste: tinted glitters, glitters in a clear base,
shimmery polishes and even a holo top coat! I chose just five to share.

Going Down Under: Alanna Renee

Time to wrap up Aussie spam with a bang - enter the indie polishes!

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This brand launched only a few weeks ago, but has already made it big.
 Most of the collection sold out in the first couple of days!!!!
I was one of the lucky ladies to get in on the action straight away - here are the beautiful shades I got!

Going Down Under: Models Prefer

Looks like there is too much Aussie goodness to fin into one month!!!
Oz spam continues with:

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MP is a home brand by Priceline - a beauty/pharmacy store. I present my fave shades!

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.

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!!!

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!

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.

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.

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?