Models Own - Velvet Goth Absinthe

I took advantage of the boots buy one get one half price deal last week. I picked three of the Velvet Goth collection and three of the Firework collection. 

Absinthe was the colour I was most looking forward to wearing once it arrived. 

It's a beautiful glittery green, it makes me think of Dorothy from The wizard of Oz' ruby slippers (the sparkle that is, not the colour). The first thing I said to my husband when I was sat applying it was "It's like the emerald city meets dorothys' slippers, if that makes sense?" He gave me a look like I was crazy and carried on watching his cycling programme. Yeah, he's not likely to be interested in my nails or Ruby slippers really is he? :)

I was really impressed by the application. I was expecting to have to layer on lots of coats but I almost got away with just one. It's thick and has a green polish with green fine glitter and bigger glitter pieces mixed in so one coat will be enough if you apply a thick layer. I finished with a clear 2x gloss top coat. 

Models Own polishes are £5 each but are on offer at Boots if you buy one you get one half price. The offer is online and in store. 

Sarah xo

Models Own Strawberry Tart and Bubblegum Nail Polish

Hi Lovelies

Did you wake up to a Winter Wonderland, thinking you have slept through to December? Yeah, me too!

I really couldn't decide which Models Own Nail Polish to buy the last time I went shopping. They have recently released their Scented Pastel and Ice Neon Ranges and I loved all of the colours but decided I would by one of each and see what I think before buying more.

Ice Neon info from the Models Own Website

"The only way to keep fluoro really bright is to KEEP IT COLD! We've packed this collection in specially-designed frosted bottles that you should keep refrigerated to protect the intense fluoro colour from fading. These on-trend neon shades bring summer alive with fluoro flavour, bold and bright."

I picked up a Ice Neon Pink called Bubblegum NO154 and a Pastel Pink called Strawberry Tart NP151 (more Pinks, obsessed much?).

I LOVE them both. The Neon is a Matt finish but can by used with a Top Coat if you want a glossy shine. I left mine as a Matt finish this time but will try it with a Top Coat another time!

The Neon only needed two coats but the Pastel I had to apply 3 because it streaked a bit. Other than the streaking with the Pastel both were easy to use, dried fast and look fantastic.

I will definitely pick up more colours from both ranges next time I'm in Boots.

You can buy Models Own from Boots Stores, Boots Online and the Models Own Website. They are £5 each.

Have you tried any of the new ranges?

Sarah xx