Press and Go nails review

Do you look at your nails and think how great it would be if they were long and strong? Now you can and within a matter of minutes. You may want to try Press and Go nails by Kiss nails (known as imPress in the US) which I was sent recently to try and I really like them.

Press and Go nails are the first of their kind anywhere in the world, they’re 10 times better than regular stick on nails as they don’t ruin your natural nail, they are flexible, light – not to mention they take only minutes to put on with no drying time. 

They are fantastic! Anyone of any age can use Press and Go nails and have the perfect looking nails.
They are quick and easy to put on, you just peel off the little tab on each nail and press it on your nail and they are on.

They come in a lot of different patterns which is great for any occasion and you can trim them down if you find that they are too long. I was really happy with the result.

The different patterns (picture below) that they come in means you will find something for every occasion, there are more sophisticated and glam patterns for special occasions or simple manicure looking ones for everyday. They lasted on my nails for five days. They come off easily by putting some nail polish remover around the edges and peeling them off.

I recommend these to anyone that wants beautiful looking nails for special occassions or even just everyday wear. They are available at Priceline for $14.95 and there are 24 nails in one packet.

Have you tried any fake nails lately? Would you try these?

 

Butter London 'Yummy Mummy' Nailpolish Review

I have been on the lookout for Butter London nailpolishes for the longest time and finally I found them on sale so I bought the most talked about 'Yummy Mummy' colour.

The Butter London nailpolishes are non toxic and formulated without harmful ingredients which I really like.

Butter London says: 3 Free (non-toxic) nail lacquers and revolutionary waterless nail services. butter LONDON products are formulated without the use of the harmful ingredients like Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP or Parabens. butter LONDON was the first company to sell non-toxic nail lacquer in the United States.

About the Yummy Mummy colour: Our ‘magic’ lacquer. This medium beige colour is simply stunning on EVERY skin colour. If you can’t decide on a lacquer, then we will for you. It’s this.

It is a beautiful colour if your after a nailpolish that will compliment any outfit you are wearing and that will look 'amazing' on your nails. I would describe the colour as a light taupe colour with brown/biege undertones and some silver shimmer (which you can't see on the pictures but they are there, just really tiny) that gives it a nice finish.

The bottle is square shaped which is different to other nailpolishes. The formula of the nailpolish is really nice, the brush is thin and easy to use. It allows for the nailpolish to be easily applied exactly on the nail, so no messy nailpolish! The actual nailpolish is a thin formula and two coats are needed to achieve the colour.

The nailpolish lasted on my nails for four days before chipping. I like everything about the Butter London nailpolishes. I am really impressed with the quality. They have a huge range of colours, some are really unique and different.

Have you used Butter London nailpolishes? What is your favourite nail polish?

BYS Colour Change Nailpolish Review - colour changes with your mood!

Want a nailpolish that is not your average colour nailpolish? Then BYS colour change nailpolishes are definitely great to try.

I have used BYS nailpolishes before and really like how well pigmented they are. They apply well, last two to three days before chipping and are very affordable.

When I was sent the BYS colour change nailpolishes I was a little curious as to how they would work. It says on the box 'colour changes with your mood', interesting!

The colour I tried is the Orange nailpolish, which is a beautiful vibrant orange colour. As it shows on the lid, the orange nailpolish will change to yellow when my mood changes. It applied well, took a few minutes to dry and then the waiting for the colour changes begins.

The nail polish changes colour when your body temperature changes, if your body temperature is normal to cold - the nailpolish will stay orange, but if your body temperature warms up the nailpolish will change to yellow. Here are a few pictures as the colour starts changing.

The colour changed from a beautiful orange to a beautiful bright yellow. The colours change throughout the day as the body temperature mood changes.

The BYS colour change nailpolishes are available on Fashion Addict  for $4.95 each, there are many beautiful colours to choose from in this range and Fashion Addict deliver anywhere in the world, so definitely check out the great site for so many other great beauty, fashion and accessories.

Have you ever tried any nailpolishes like this before? What is your favourite nailpolish at the moment?

Seven Tips: How to make your nail polish last longer?

I love wearing nailpolish and change my nail colour every week. There are some nail colours that don't even last two days before they start chipping. So I have been really interested in how to make my nailpolish last longer. Here are a few things I have found about nails and nailpolish:

1. Ensure your nails have been cleaned and all oils removed properly. Using a good nail polish remover to clean everything off your nails is important to create a clean nail base.

2.  Apply a base coat first. Base coats contain nutrients to help prevent breakage, splitting, peeling etc. It helps to protect your nail, prevent staining the nails and helps keep the nail polish on longer. Base coats should dry matte, sticky and fast.

3. Apply your nailpolish thinly, not thick. It's best to apply several layers of nailpolish thinly, for better results.

4. Apply a top coat. Top coats act as a barrier, prevent nail polish from chipping and give you a long lasting shine. If you have the time you can apply a top coat everyday so that the nailpolish lasts even longer. Top coats will dry shiny and dry slowly on the nail.

5. Try not to remove your nail polish more than once or twice a week, because it will dry out your nails.

6. You can store your nail polish in the refrigerator. It will last longer and can be easier to apply.

7. Wear gloves when cleaning or doing chores that involve water. Prolonged exposure to water can cause nail damage and can dry out your skin and nails. (Tips on how to look after your hands)

What works best for you to make your nailpolish last longer?

Nicole by OPI Justin Bieber 'One Less Lonely Girl' collection

I have been wanting to get a minty green nailpolish for a while now. There are so many brands that have them and I really like the colour.

Nicole by OPI teamed up with Justin Bieber and brought out the collection called 'The One Less Lonely Girl collection' which has some beautiful colours.

The one colour that caught my eye and I am so loving is 'The Lifesaver' - a gorgeous minty green nailpolish.

I had to use three coats of this nailpolish to get the finish I liked. It applied smoothly and has great pigmentation. The brush is a wide applicator that is in a u shape so that when applying it helps to avoid getting nailpolish on your skin around your nail, similar to the Rimmel nailpolish brushes.

There are 14 nailpolishes in the Justin Bieber One Less Lonely Girl collection with seven being released first.
I have been following Justin Bieber's career and really like, that with this collection Justin is raising awareness and funds for a nonprofit ogranisation called Pencils of Promise (PoP). PoP helps to build schools and increase educational opportunities in the developing world. Justin has joined together with PoP to build 100 schools for children around the world with the help of young people everywhere.

Its fantastic to see that Justin Bieber is able to use his career to help out in a worthy cause.

The Nicole by OPI Justin Bieber One Less Lonely Girl Collection nailpolishes contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. They retail for $14.95 AUD and available at pharmacies, Myer and David Jones. They are available here in Australia as of July.

Have you tried a Nicole by OPI nailpolish? What is your favourite nailpolish at the moment?

Butter London rave and see Aston

I have started a collection of Butter London nail colours. I must say, I really like these: they are non-toxic, all 3 Free ("no formaldehyde, no toluene, no DBP colour, not carcinogens").

Bumster, Blagger, Victoriana, Aston, All Hail the Queen

They are easy to store. I will not buy OPI anymore because their round bottles take up too much space!

They come in a range of fantastic colours. 

Aston on thumb, then L to R: All Hail the Queen, Blagger, Bumster, Victoriana

And they really stay put. 

I had Chanel's Black Pearl on my nails the other day. Gorgeous colour but no staying power! Within 24 hours they had all chipped. So as tempted as I am to buy Chanel's limited edition shades that come out every season, the clever thing to do would be to stick to Butter London. 

I've never paid much attention to base/top coats. I've tried most of OPI's but they're all just... okay. But I was blown away with Butter London's Nail Foundation. It's called a Flawless Basecoat and flawless it is! It's matte and if you are after a "my nails but better" product, this is it! 

So you could definitely use the nail foundation on its own but I had to try out some new shades so I went ahead with Aston. It's such a pretty nude taupe-pink. Butter London describes it as: "No self-respecting heiress would be caught without it. A sultry toffee colour that looks like a million quid."

Aston

Did I mention that they have a sense of humour, too? There is a Butter London dictionary and here are the definitions for some of the colours I have shown here:

Aston: As in Aston Martin, the British super car made famous by James in the 1964 film Goldfinger.
All Hail the Queen: All Hail is used as an acclamation or welcome, as in "All Hail this gorgeous lacquer".
Bumster: British reference to ones booty or butt.
Victoriana: Things reminiscent of the Victorian era, such as corsets, top hats and Syphilis.

Butter London Victoriana swatch here.

OPI nailpolish - The Pirates of the Carribean collection

My latest obsession with nailpolish is OPI Sparrow me the drama - a gorgeous pastel pink colour.

This colour is from the latest OPI collection inspired by the fourth movie in the series The Pirates of the Carribean On Stranger Tides. The nailpolishes were inspired by a world filled with mythical mermaids, gleaming treasure and high seas adventure with shades ranging from sage and lavender to khaki gray and pastel pinks. I have to see the movie - sounds adventurous!

The Sparrow me the drama is such a elegant pink and just the right shade. If you don't like very light pink or very dark pink then this is the one, its a perfect pink.

I found with this colour that I had to apply three coats to get a smooth colour with no streaks. It applied well and has great pigmentation.

There are seven gorgeous colours in this collection. They are limited edition and available in Myer, David Jones or online sites. To check out the other colours, check the OPI website.



Have you tried any of the Pirate of the Carribean inspired OPI colours? Whats your favourite colour nailpolish at the moment?

Priti NYC nailpolish review

Ever think to yourself, what do they put in nailpolishes? Why are they toxic?

Priti NYC nailpolishes were created by Australian born, NYC based Kim D’Amato. The idea behind Priti NYC  started during her pregnancy. Kim made a conscious effort to switch to organic foods and health products, but couldn’t seem to find a way to beautify herself in the same natural manner.

In 2005, Kim D'Amato launched Priti NYC with one simple mission: to support organic farmers and to decrease the amount of chemicals poisoning the earth, and it’s inhabitants, one manicure at a time.

What an excellent and inspirational business. I was sent a Priti nailpolish in the colour Priti Royale Robe creme 375 -a beautiful deep purple colour. Priti NYC nailpolishes are all completely non-toxic and made without toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DHB) and formaldehyde all known carcinogenic ingredients.

The first thing I like about these nailpolish are the sturdy bottles 12.6ml. The brush is a good length and width and dense, but soft enough for easy application. The formula of this nailpolish is slightly thick and very well pigmented so one to two coats is enough. This is best applied in brush strokes.

The nailpolish is fast drying and durable with a gloss finish. The nailpolish lasted at least four days before it slightly starts to come off.

Priti nailpolishes are safe for use on children and expectant mothers. I love that these are non toxic and a lot safer to use with great results.

They have a huge range, over 100 different shades including metallics, mattes, bright neons, rich darks, classic nudes and many more. There are also three sizes, standard 12.6ml for $17.95aud, Mini 9ml for $15.95aud and 8ml for $14.95aud.

Check out the Priti NYC website for more information - you can purchase them in some Australian stores or online sites and if your overseas from the Priti website.

Priti NYC is very active in working with various charities and events in the community that support both environmental and women's issues, which is fantastic.

Have you heard of Priti NYC? Do you have a favourite nailpolish at the moment?

Chanel summer make-up 2011

Oh how I do like summer collections. And especially if Chanel comes out with a product called Mimosa! (Bellini next year?) Here's what I got:

I was desperate to get my hands on the nail colours - but to be honest, they're not worth the hype. Mimosa is a tremendously happy colour but it's difficult to apply, hence the rather sloppy manicure. Morning Rose is cute, it makes me think of candy, but I prefer Chanel's Pêche Nacrée from the spring collection (see pictures below to compare). And Beige Pétale is nothing special - so far I've used it once, applying just one coat to the nails (and no base/top coat) for a barely-there look when I didn't have the time to do a colourful manicure.

Summer collection: Beige Pétale, Morning Rose, Mimosa

Mimosa (summer), Morning Rose (summer), Pêche Nacrée (spring collection)

The blush-bronzers are really pretty and my favourite of the collection. I originally picked up the pink one, but then went back for the coral one. These give a soft glow to the cheeks and are perfect for summer.

Bronze Rose, Bronze Corail

Officially, I'm not into lip glosses anymore and especially not Chanel glosses because the two I had about six years ago leaked and I had to throw them out. But there was one gloss in this collection that I kept on picking up and admiring - always the same one - so I finally gave in. Glossimer 277 (Pensée) is non-glittery, it only has tiny gold sparkles (none of the outrageous blue, red, silver glitter). It is so pretty...  

Butter London Victoriana

This is my first Butter London nail varnish. Great quality! Two coats (easy to apply) + top coat and my nails were still looking nice (as in, not much chipping) when I took the polish off - rather reluctantly - five days later. Staying power, yes!  

The rectangular bottles are so much more practical than eg OPI's round ones. They take up less space! 

Most of all, it's the colour that I adore, though. 

Face of Australia Molten Metallics nailpolish review

Face of Australia is a great Australian brand with a new nailpolish collection called Molten Metallics.
There are eight shades to choose from and they have a metallic finish to them.

The colours are vibrant with a beautiful shine and glitter to them. I picked up the colour Gold and love it.

It is a real gold colour with really fine gold glitter. It is a nice colour to wear if you are getting dressed up and want to have glamorous nails.

I applied two coats of this nailpolish and it applies well and easily. It lasts at least 4-5 days which is pretty good.

The Face of Australia Molten Metallics nailpolish range is limited edition and available from May to August 2011 at department stores. They retail for $4.95aud.


What is your favourite nailpolish at the moment?

Sally Hansen Kwik Off Salon Formula Nail Color Remover review

I have always wondered whether there is a easier way to remove nailpolish than the traditional nailpolish remover with a cotton bud? I found it. The Sally Hansen Kwik Off Salon Formula Nail Color Remover with Vitamin E and Chamomile, safe for sensitive and artificial nails. I bought this a few months ago and love it.

This is a tub that has a sponge in it and nailpolish remover liquid soaked in the sponge. To use it you put your fingernail in one of the three holes that look like a cross shape in the sponge and rub your nail against the sponge to remove the nailpolish. It take a few seconds to remove your nailpolish.  It does take a few tries to get use to it and know how to move your finger around to get the nailpolish removed off the entire nail. The sides of the nails are the hardest but if you work out how to use the sponge in the correct spot, its easy.

Sally Hansen say: The easiest, cleanest way to remove polish from dry, brittle nails. Advanced, three-hole sponge design makes polish removal simple and fast. Advanced formula rapidly removes all traces of polish from your nails. Essential nutrients help promote healthy-looking nails and cuticles. Nails are left moisturized, healthy-looking, and ready for their next nail treatment.

I really think this is a great idea as it is easy to use and quick. The product doesn't have a strong smell and as this has Vitamin E and Chamomile, my nails feel soft and clean after using it. I have tried this with many different nailpolishes and I usually have about three coats of nailpolish on my nails and I find it removes them all well.

I bought the Sally Hansen Kwik Off Salon Formula Nail Color Remover from Priceline for $8.95aud.

What do you use to remove your nailpolish?

Sally Hansen HD Hi-Definition nail color

I got the Sally Hansen HD Hi-Definition nail polish a few weeks ago. I have never tried Sally Hansen nailpolishes. This colour 'Digital' ( 06 ) is such a pretty vibrant pink colour with blue undertones.


The HD Hi- definition means that the nailpolish is a patented formula with real liquid crystals for multi-dimensional colour and iridescent shine.


I found that the brush is easy to use, the nailpolish comes out fine but buildable with two coats.

On its own, this nailpolish lasted two days before I could see slight chipping and then by day four I had to take it off. You definitely need to use a base or top coat if you want it to last longer.

The colour is definitely shimmery, vibrant and glowy.
There are sixteen shades to choose from.

Sally Hansen HD Hi-Definition nail polish retails for $16.95aud and available at priceline and department stores.

What is your favourite nailpolish colour?

Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pen review

 I recently discovered the Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pen and love the concept of this nailpolish. I have never used Sally Hansen nailpolishes before, but I have heard that they are great.

So when I saw this one, I was drawn to it because of the unique application of the nailpolish. It is a pen like nailpolish that is easy to hold and you dispense the nailpolish by pressing the top down a few times.

The brush is a good size, its not soft but strong bristles, it can leave a bit of streaking, but if you go over it a few times it gives a good result. The application time is a little quicker than when using a bottle nailpolish.

The concept of this nailpolish is that it is easy to use as there is no bottle so no need to worry about spilling any of it out of a bottle and it's good for on the go. It is a fast dry nail and it really does dry within a minute or so.


close up of me wearing black cherry

The colour I got is Black Cherry. As you can see in the picture above, the colour is a dark cherry colour. The colour on the packaging looks a little lighter than what actually came out, but similar. It lasts on my nails for about four to five days, which is pretty good.

I really like the nailpolish, its definitely easy to use and a great idea to have a pen nailpolish. There are 18 colours in this collection, I might try another colour as well.

I got mine from Priceline, they retail for $16.95aud.

Have you tried a pen nailpolish? What do you think?