NOTD: Models Own ‘Banana Split’ (scented polish) I am a sucker for a gimmick. I am also a sucker for pastels. So when I heard that Models Own were doing a pastels collection that were scented I was all over it. Like spots on a dalmation. This one is a baby yellow creme polish that isn’t as opaque as it looks. I wish I had done a white undies layer because this needed 3 generous coats. But it all smoothed out and dried fine with Seche Vite on top. This polish didn’t smell like real bananas - even BETTER - it smelt like the foam penny sweetie bananas! Mmmm…I was craving pick ‘n’ mix every time I smelt my nails! I actually realised after posting this that I already own a Models Own pastel yellow (lemon meringue) which is IDENTICAL to this but doesn’t smell of bananas so obviously I had to have both. I have a problem. Has anyone tried any of the other polishes in this collection? Lex :)
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NOTD: Models Own ‘Banana Split’ (scented polish) I am a sucker for a gimmick. I am also a sucker for pastels. So when I heard that Models Own were doing a pastels collection that were scented I was all over it. Like spots on a dalmation. This one is a baby yellow creme polish that isn’t as opaque as it looks. I wish I had done a white undies layer because this needed 3 generous coats. But it all smoothed out and dried fine with Seche Vite on top. This polish didn’t smell like real bananas - even BETTER - it smelt like the foam penny sweetie bananas! Mmmm…I was craving pick ‘n’ mix every time I smelt my nails! I actually realised after posting this that I already own a Models Own pastel yellow (lemon meringue) which is IDENTICAL to this but doesn’t smell of bananas so obviously I had to have both. I have a problem. Has anyone tried any of the other polishes in this collection? Lex :)
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NOTD: Models Own ‘Banana Split’ (scented polish) I am a sucker for a gimmick. I am also a sucker for pastels. So when I heard that Models Own were doing a pastels collection that were scented I was all over it. Like spots on a dalmation. This one is a baby yellow creme polish that isn’t as opaque as it looks. I wish I had done a white undies layer because this needed 3 generous coats. But it all smoothed out and dried fine with Seche Vite on top. This polish didn’t smell like real bananas - even BETTER - it smelt like the foam penny sweetie bananas! Mmmm…I was craving pick ‘n’ mix every time I smelt my nails! I actually realised after posting this that I already own a Models Own pastel yellow (lemon meringue) which is IDENTICAL to this but doesn’t smell of bananas so obviously I had to have both. I have a problem. Has anyone tried any of the other polishes in this collection? Lex :)
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NOTD: Models Own ‘Banana Split’ (scented polish) I am a sucker for a gimmick. I am also a sucker for pastels. So when I heard that Models Own were doing a pastels collection that were scented I was all over it. Like spots on a dalmation. This one is a baby yellow creme polish that isn’t as opaque as it looks. I wish I had done a white undies layer because this needed 3 generous coats. But it all smoothed out and dried fine with Seche Vite on top. This polish didn’t smell like real bananas - even BETTER - it smelt like the foam penny sweetie bananas! Mmmm…I was craving pick ‘n’ mix every time I smelt my nails! I actually realised after posting this that I already own a Models Own pastel yellow (lemon meringue) which is IDENTICAL to this but doesn’t smell of bananas so obviously I had to have both. I have a problem. Has anyone tried any of the other polishes in this collection? Lex :)
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NOTD: Models Own ‘Banana Split’ (scented polish)

I am a sucker for a gimmick. I am also a sucker for pastels. So when I heard that Models Own were doing a pastels collection that were scented I was all over it. Like spots on a dalmation.

This one is a baby yellow creme polish that isn’t as opaque as it looks. I wish I had done a white undies layer because this needed 3 generous coats. But it all smoothed out and dried fine with Seche Vite on top.

This polish didn’t smell like real bananas - even BETTER - it smelt like the foam penny sweetie bananas! Mmmm…I was craving pick ‘n’ mix every time I smelt my nails!

I actually realised after posting this that I already own a Models Own pastel yellow (lemon meringue) which is IDENTICAL to this but doesn’t smell of bananas so obviously I had to have both. I have a problem.

Has anyone tried any of the other polishes in this collection?

Lex :)

SWATCH: Illamasqua ‘Wink’ This is my first Illamasqua nail polish and I think I chose very well! ‘Wink’ is a very pale lilac creme from their 2010 Spring pastels collection. It’s a gorgeous lavender that applied so perfectly, something that’s unheard of with pastels. I only needed two coats and the first layer on my left hand was dry as I finished my right hand. Perfection. I can tell I will be on the look out for more Illasmasqua nail varnishes in future! Lex :)
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SWATCH: Illamasqua ‘Wink’ This is my first Illamasqua nail polish and I think I chose very well! ‘Wink’ is a very pale lilac creme from their 2010 Spring pastels collection. It’s a gorgeous lavender that applied so perfectly, something that’s unheard of with pastels. I only needed two coats and the first layer on my left hand was dry as I finished my right hand. Perfection. I can tell I will be on the look out for more Illasmasqua nail varnishes in future! Lex :)
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SWATCH: Illamasqua ‘Wink’ This is my first Illamasqua nail polish and I think I chose very well! ‘Wink’ is a very pale lilac creme from their 2010 Spring pastels collection. It’s a gorgeous lavender that applied so perfectly, something that’s unheard of with pastels. I only needed two coats and the first layer on my left hand was dry as I finished my right hand. Perfection. I can tell I will be on the look out for more Illasmasqua nail varnishes in future! Lex :)
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SWATCH: Illamasqua ‘Wink’ This is my first Illamasqua nail polish and I think I chose very well! ‘Wink’ is a very pale lilac creme from their 2010 Spring pastels collection. It’s a gorgeous lavender that applied so perfectly, something that’s unheard of with pastels. I only needed two coats and the first layer on my left hand was dry as I finished my right hand. Perfection. I can tell I will be on the look out for more Illasmasqua nail varnishes in future! Lex :)
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SWATCH: Illamasqua ‘Wink’ This is my first Illamasqua nail polish and I think I chose very well! ‘Wink’ is a very pale lilac creme from their 2010 Spring pastels collection. It’s a gorgeous lavender that applied so perfectly, something that’s unheard of with pastels. I only needed two coats and the first layer on my left hand was dry as I finished my right hand. Perfection. I can tell I will be on the look out for more Illasmasqua nail varnishes in future! Lex :)
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SWATCH: Illamasqua ‘Wink’ This is my first Illamasqua nail polish and I think I chose very well! ‘Wink’ is a very pale lilac creme from their 2010 Spring pastels collection. It’s a gorgeous lavender that applied so perfectly, something that’s unheard of with pastels. I only needed two coats and the first layer on my left hand was dry as I finished my right hand. Perfection. I can tell I will be on the look out for more Illasmasqua nail varnishes in future! Lex :)
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SWATCH: Illamasqua ‘Wink’

This is my first Illamasqua nail polish and I think I chose very well!

‘Wink’ is a very pale lilac creme from their 2010 Spring pastels collection. It’s a gorgeous lavender that applied so perfectly, something that’s unheard of with pastels. I only needed two coats and the first layer on my left hand was dry as I finished my right hand. Perfection.

I can tell I will be on the look out for more Illasmasqua nail varnishes in future!

Lex :)

Barry M - ‘Peach Melba’ This is my favourite Spring colour at the moment: pretty but also a bit different. Barry M can do no wrong in my eyes. They have brilliant, on-trend colours that apply well, dry quickly and last well without chipping. This is two coats and a Seche Vite top coat. I applied it on Friday and have had minimal wear. Also, in news that is only exciting to me: I changed the shape of my nails. I have had squovals for as long as I can remember but have been seeing so many stiletto nails and love how they look so I’m giving them a go. So far, I love them :) Lex :)
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Barry M - ‘Peach Melba’ This is my favourite Spring colour at the moment: pretty but also a bit different. Barry M can do no wrong in my eyes. They have brilliant, on-trend colours that apply well, dry quickly and last well without chipping. This is two coats and a Seche Vite top coat. I applied it on Friday and have had minimal wear. Also, in news that is only exciting to me: I changed the shape of my nails. I have had squovals for as long as I can remember but have been seeing so many stiletto nails and love how they look so I’m giving them a go. So far, I love them :) Lex :)
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Barry M - ‘Peach Melba’ This is my favourite Spring colour at the moment: pretty but also a bit different. Barry M can do no wrong in my eyes. They have brilliant, on-trend colours that apply well, dry quickly and last well without chipping. This is two coats and a Seche Vite top coat. I applied it on Friday and have had minimal wear. Also, in news that is only exciting to me: I changed the shape of my nails. I have had squovals for as long as I can remember but have been seeing so many stiletto nails and love how they look so I’m giving them a go. So far, I love them :) Lex :)
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Barry M - ‘Peach Melba’ This is my favourite Spring colour at the moment: pretty but also a bit different. Barry M can do no wrong in my eyes. They have brilliant, on-trend colours that apply well, dry quickly and last well without chipping. This is two coats and a Seche Vite top coat. I applied it on Friday and have had minimal wear. Also, in news that is only exciting to me: I changed the shape of my nails. I have had squovals for as long as I can remember but have been seeing so many stiletto nails and love how they look so I’m giving them a go. So far, I love them :) Lex :)
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Barry M - ‘Peach Melba’


This is my favourite Spring colour at the moment: pretty but also a bit different. Barry M can do no wrong in my eyes. They have brilliant, on-trend colours that apply well, dry quickly and last well without chipping. This is two coats and a Seche Vite top coat. I applied it on Friday and have had minimal wear.

Also, in news that is only exciting to me: I changed the shape of my nails. I have had squovals for as long as I can remember but have been seeing so many stiletto nails and love how they look so I’m giving them a go. So far, I love them :)

Lex :)

Spring leopard print… I am excited about spring so wanted to do something cute and pretty. I love leopard print anyway but like the idea of making it more girly and eye-catching so decided to do multi-pastel leopard print! I used various 17 and Barry M pastels, I can give you the colours if you’re interested. This is such a quick and easy mani that I always wonder why I don’t do it more often. Even my boss at work was impressed and he doesn’t usually notice my crazy nails! Lex :)
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Spring leopard print… I am excited about spring so wanted to do something cute and pretty. I love leopard print anyway but like the idea of making it more girly and eye-catching so decided to do multi-pastel leopard print! I used various 17 and Barry M pastels, I can give you the colours if you’re interested. This is such a quick and easy mani that I always wonder why I don’t do it more often. Even my boss at work was impressed and he doesn’t usually notice my crazy nails! Lex :)
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Spring leopard print… I am excited about spring so wanted to do something cute and pretty. I love leopard print anyway but like the idea of making it more girly and eye-catching so decided to do multi-pastel leopard print! I used various 17 and Barry M pastels, I can give you the colours if you’re interested. This is such a quick and easy mani that I always wonder why I don’t do it more often. Even my boss at work was impressed and he doesn’t usually notice my crazy nails! Lex :)
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Spring leopard print… I am excited about spring so wanted to do something cute and pretty. I love leopard print anyway but like the idea of making it more girly and eye-catching so decided to do multi-pastel leopard print! I used various 17 and Barry M pastels, I can give you the colours if you’re interested. This is such a quick and easy mani that I always wonder why I don’t do it more often. Even my boss at work was impressed and he doesn’t usually notice my crazy nails! Lex :)
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Spring leopard print…


I am excited about spring so wanted to do something cute and pretty. I love leopard print anyway but like the idea of making it more girly and eye-catching so decided to do multi-pastel leopard print!

I used various 17 and Barry M pastels, I can give you the colours if you’re interested.

This is such a quick and easy mani that I always wonder why I don’t do it more often. Even my boss at work was impressed and he doesn’t usually notice my crazy nails!

Lex :)

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