2016 Nail Resolutions | Overview

At the start of the year I set myself some nail related resolutions, if you don't read this post here. This post is just an overview of if and how I conquered by resolutions.

1. To hit 300 instagram followers. I am actually am on 344 instagram followers as I am writing this post. If you wish to follow my instagram I am @hayleysnails123. I would love if you can help me gain more amazing followers in 2017.

2. To try and use stamping plates - Hmm well at the end of year I used one of my festive plates. So I technically accomplished this one as I used it. But I have a lot of new plates that I can't wait to use so I hope you will be wanting to see those.

3. To do a successful gradient or ombre. - Well I failed miserably with that one as I completely forgot to do one of those. I am not sure if I will take it over to the 2017 resolutions. So I will probably just leave it around and maybe I can achieve it in 2017/2018.

 

4. Try some untried polish - I actually did the untried year, you will be able to see all about this in an upcoming post in the next couple of days hopefully I can get it up.

 

5. To do more nail art each month - Yes I accomplished that I actually did a nail art each month. I actually can't wait to do more, I may not be the best at it. But I am starting to get better and that really excites me. I have so many ideas and there are so many amazingly talented people on instagram that I can always be inspired by.

 

6. Blog More Often - I feel like I haven't blogged enough, but that will change I promise. January will be the new me ha-ha. That saying is stupid sorry.

 

7. Buy an A-England Polish - I did buy an A-England polish. I haven't worn it yet, it is saint George. I will be wearing it this year hopefully. I do have a lot of untried polish to wear.

 

8. Buy at least 4 indie brands - I bought picture polish, nine zero, cirque, freckles, danglefoot and ard as nails. So yes I achieved that one. I will be buying more because indies are always amazing. There are always new indie brands coming out which excites me.

 

9. To look after my nails more - This one defiantly will be needed. My cuticles are just rubbish at the moment. So this will need to be remembered.

 

10. To buy a Kbshimmer polish - I am so disappointed that I didn't buy one. I wish they were more available in the UK. I aim to get one of these in 2017.

I hope you enjoyed this post and will be ready for my new 2017 nail resolutions. I hope you all have an amazing new year!

Ciate Advent Calendar | Days 8 - 14

This is the second post of my Ciate advent calendar. I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. I actually have a few posts planned for the new year. 

On day 8 it was pool party. This is such a beautuful blurple. I have already decided I am getting the bigger bottle. The next polish is a treatment called status grow. This is a treatment which helps your nails to grow, I don't think I'll get much use out of this as my nails grow super quick. But I do like that it has a ruler there. Day 10 is a beautiful polish called risky business, it shimmers to all different colours. I've never seen a polish like this before. Day 11 was a beautiful dark green more like an emerald green. In the colour La Dolce Vita, I love this already. On day 12 it's a beautiful silver glitter topper called Fortune Teller which I love and can't wait to wear it maybe sponged on my nails. Day 13 is Ibiza Blues a lilac/lavender beauty. I love these types of colours on my nails, perfect for spring. The last polish in this post is pretty as putty, the name confuses me. I was convinced it was pretty in puffy when I first got it oops haha. So I have one post of the last 15-24 polishes then a post on my favourite polishes. 

Merry Christmas Everyone!

I would like to you all a merry Christmas. Thank you for being so nice on my blog. I know I haven't bend that frequent poster when it comes to my blog. But thank you again! 

Haul | Rainbow Connection

I've got a rainbow connection to show you. I completely forgot to post it, it arrived last week. 

I got two Nine Zero Lacquer which is the brand created by youtuber jessface90. She knows so much about nail polish and I love watching her. I got cat in the Christmas tree, this is a deep green perfect for the Christmas month. The other one I got is jack- o latern juice. A beatific orange crelly with black squares running through it. The last one is Cirque Colors Halcyon. This nail polish is so well talked about I knew I needed to go and get it. There was a 4th polish actually but it is currently sitting on my Christmas tree ha-ha.

Wishlist #154

This is my last wishlist before Christmas. I hope you all have an amazing Christmas.

 

 

                                        

Polishes Mentioned:

1. LA Colors - Craze
2. LA Colors - Electrified
3. LA Colors - Current

4. LA Colors - Circuits

Why Do I Want These Polishes?

1. LA Colors - Craze - I am not sure if this polish has been used already in my wishlist. As everything looks similar. But I couldn't find a good picture of it at all. It is like a neon glitter topper.

 

2. LA Colors - Electrified - This is a shimmery red. This would be perfect for the Christmas months. I am not a fan of reds as you all know but I even would be interested in getting this. This would look so pretty with some nail art, it does look at bit like China Glaze Ruby Pumps actually.

 

3. LA Colors - Current - This is a really pretty light green. I really love this colour. This is like a zesty lime. I woild really love to get this colour as I feel this would be absolutely perfect for the Halloween months.

 

4. LA Colors - Circuits - This is just a black polish. I know us nail bloggers always needs a new black polish. I for one know I do, I am always going to try and get more. I can never stick with just one and at the moment, the one I have isn't doing it for me neither is my white ha-ha.

Currently Wearing | #126

This is my first Christmas nails, hasn't this gone so quick. 

I used W7 Polar Nights, this is a minty green with silver flecks running through it. It was quite a streaky formula I could have done with another coat on it. I really like this polish but I'm not sure if the silver flecks come through. The glitter topper I used was W7 It's Christmas, this is a beautiful glitter. It is green and red bar glitter, with small glitter flecks in different colours like gold, red and green. There is also small hexes in silver, green and red. I really love this and I wish it was acceptable to wear it all year round. 

Collab | My Nail Polishes First

I am here today which a big post, this is actually a collab. I wasn't originally in the collab but I asked Clare Gray who created it if I could do a blog post about it and she said yes. So here I am. If you want to watch Clare's video it is here.

1) First OPI - I am not sure that this is my first OPI. But I am taking a guess that it actually is. This is OPI Wooden Shoe Like To Know. I do love brown nail polishes that's probably why I bought this one. It is so pretty and I do have a ever growing OPI collection.

 

2) First Essie - The first Essie polish is Angora Cardi. This is actually one of my favourite nail polishes in my entire collection. I absolutely love this, it actually could be a one coater but I usually prefer having it with two coats.

3) First China Glaze - My first china glaze was White On White. I actually got this in one of my nailbox. I know its quite a boring colour really. But I do like it, it may not be the best of whites which is frustrating. I know we always look for that perfect white.

 

4) First Home Country Nail Polish - I chose BarryM. BarryM is one of the biggest UK nail polish brands. I love them and I have to admit they are my favourite brands. I chose BarryM Berry Ice Cream, I am not sure if this was my first BarryM. I absolutely love this nail polish and I love it.

5) First Indie Polish - Okay I am not sure if this is classed as a indie polish. But it is Picture Polish Ornate. This is one of my favourite polishes, I love it. Picture Polish is slowly becoming a brand that I feel everyone has one of ha-ha. But it is so amazing, I may need to get more of these polishes in 2017. As if I need anymore polishes oops.

6) First Holographic Polish - Can you believe it I only got this one this year. I have seriously missed out on holographic polishes. So I will be getting so many more in 2017 I hope so anyway. This is Natural Collection Stardust.

 

7) First Glitter Topper - My favourite glitter topper is Miss Sporty Sparkle Touch. This is actually one of my all time favourite polishes. I feel this goes well with so many polishes. I may need to get a back up as I don't want it running out.

8) First Nail Art Tool - My first tools were nail art brushes. I actually got these ages ago. I have to say that I am not sure how I use them or even clean them oops. I am not the greatest when it comes to nail art but I am getting there.

 

9) First Base Coat - My first base coat was Superdrug Base Coat, Strengthening and Nail Growth. I have no idea why I still even have this, I cant remember the last time I used this. I am clearly keeping this for sentimental reasons.

10) First Top Coat - I am pretty sure I have never used this. I am so bad at this. I am going to use this with my next manicure actually as I am not a fan with mine. This is Miss Sporty Clear. I suppose I could use this as a top coat right.

Currently Wearing | #125

In my opinion this is a nail fail. 

I have always wanted to do hedgehog nails. I actually have hedgehogs in my garden, so that's why I thought it was best I chose to do my nails for them. I used Models Own Hot Chocolate, I am so in love with brown nail polishes. The hedgehog doesn't look like one, it looks more like a little hamster. But I will try again and not give up. 

Wishlist #153

Now this is a long wishlist, so sit back and have a cup of tea ha-ha. I hope you are all finished with your Christmas shopping. I on the other hand am not. I still have stuff to buy. But I finish work in 5 days YAY (thank god!).

                                             

Polishes Mentioned:

1. LA Colors - Zest
2. LA Colors - Orange Crush

3. LA Colors - Fruity

4. LA Colors - Palm Tree
5. LA Colors - Frou Frou
6. LA Colors - Wonderland

Why Do I Want These Polishes?

1. LA Colors - Zest - This is a pastel yellow. I am really not sure how I feel about this. Why did I even put this polish in my wishlist. I am not a fan of yellows so its pointless really. I also feel like you need every colour in the rainbow when it comes to nail polish. So I may still have to go and get a pastel yellow.

 

2. LA Colors - Orange Crush - This is a strange coloured orange. It is more like a cheesy kind of colour which is a really strange one. It looks really cool though. I need this and I can imagine a lovely gradient coming with this.

 

3. LA Colors - Fruity - This is a cool glitter. I haven't seen one in this colour before. I think it is in a clear base, it has pink, yellow and green hexes. This is all neon glitters. I wish I was able to go and get them in the UK and this would be one of those.

 

4. LA Colors - Palm Tree - This is my favourite kind of greens. I need this so much and it is so pretty. This would look absolutely perfect with some long nails especially at the Christmas.

 

5. LA Colors - Frou Frou - This is an absolutely beautiful glitter. I love this and I am a sucker for glitters especially colourful ones. I really hope I can go and get this one.

 

6. LA Colors - Wonderland - This is also like frou frou, but it is in a deeper base I think. I really like this one. Again I am going to need to get this because it is beautiful.

Ciate Advent Calendar | Days 1 - 7

So this year I have finally got round to posting about my ciate advent calendar. This is the third year I have got this. But as usual I am a lazy blogger and I completely forgot to do it. But I have given myself a big kick up the behind and I will start posting.

 

On day 1, I got Goal Digger which is a beautiful rose gold foil. I really like rose gold and I haven't got many rose gold polishes. On day 2 I have Boudoir, I don't like red polishes so this one I am not sure how much use of this I am going to get out of it. But seeing as it is Christmas I get some use out of it. Day 3 is seas the day, first of all what a great name. I love green polishes as you know so this is perfect and I am happy to use this. We have day 4 now and its iced frappe, this is the perfect nude. It is great for that simple nail look or for an interview. The 5th day and it is a top coat. I needed a new top coat actually so I am glad I got this. I hope this is good and I can get a bigger bottle. The 6th day is lucky 7, I am in love with this nail polish and I think this is my favourite one yet. I have day 7 and this is all that jazz. This is a super glitter. I actually got this all over my hands so I was like covered in glitter.

Currently Wearing | #124

I absolutely love this nail polish. 

This is New Look Aubergine, this is so pretty. I am so happy that I finally wore this. It is a textured polish, I'm not keen on texture. I used a really bad top coat which didn't even make it smooth. I'm not sure if I'll be using it again. I think I'll just stick to good old seche vite. But I love this nail polish and hopefully get some more from new look. 

Wishlist #152

I hope you are all having an amazing day, I cant believe Christmas is almost here.

                                     

Polishes Mentioned:

1. LA Colors - Dimple

2. LA Colors - Beach Babe

3. LA Colors - Gloomy

4. LA Colors - Punk

5. LA Colors - Razzle

 

Why Do I Want These Polishes?

1. LA Colors - Dimple - This is a really pretty coral/orange shade. This polish would be absolutely perfect for spring and even in summer. I am really impressed by this one.

 

2. LA Colors - Beach Babe - I actually put this on my wishlist because I went to Westfield and that's what I bought. So this is why I put them on my wishlist. This is a pretty minty shade. I really like mint shades and I possibly have so many in my huge collection.

 

3. LA Colors - Gloomy - This is a light blue and it would look really pretty in the winter months as this is like a winter blue. I need to get this even though I haven't been to Westfield.

4. LA Colors - Punk - This looks just like a neon green wow. I absolutely love the look of this. This would look perfect for summer, I need to go and get this now. I wonder if it is opaque in two.

5. LA Colors - Razzle - This looks like a deep purple and I believe this would look perfect for the winter months as purple is usually in then. I am sure there are so many other brands that probably do this polish.

Haul | Collective Haul

It's December! I didn't know until yesterday that blogmas was a thing. So next year BLOGMAS is going to be a thing. I am already excited about Christmas posts. I am hoping to do a lot of posts this month. So keep looking out for it.

I kind of went a bit spendy spendy, but who doesn't want to buy new nail polish. First of all I have BarryM Twinkle Twinkle, this is a rose gold beauty. I am so excited to get this on my nails. I have a polish from Collection Strawberry Gold, this is a stunning polish. It is like a foil polish, it mixes from a brown to a bronze with that flash of red ginger coming through it. The other polish from Collection is Jungle Fever, I am such a fan of green nail polishes as you know. But wow isn't this an absolute beautiful polish. This would be perfect for summer. I then went in Wilko's and bought a few essence polishes. Essence is a great brand. I have Essence Frozen Kiss, I already have a manicure in mind for this polish. It is a white like crystal glitter. The gold glitter is on air! this is super pretty, I think BarryM had a polish like this before. The last Essence polish is Jeans On! This is an incredible polish and I need to wear this next year sometime.