Very long lashes, a good 15mm too wide for my eyes, so before I even got to try them on,  I had to take a pair of scissors to them.  Luckily, there was an appropriate place to cut, meaning I could save the extra bit for a corner lash.

After the cut.

I only put a teeny dab of glue on as I didnt want to wreck them as I was just sitting in the house! Application was tricky, as the actual bit that glues to the lid was very very fine. They do recommend only one wear, and dont get them wet, as they really are paper.

Even I will admit they are a bit bonkers, and I havent worn them yet. Maybe someday!

You can buy these and other styles at Luna & Curious.

WOW

This stuff is good!! I bought it Monday, painted nails that night and its still, entirely chip free! Well done, Barry M, I think you might have changed me from a nail polish snob to a bargain brights lover!!

Admittedly, to get the best out of any polish, no matter how much it costs, application is a lot to do with it. Take your time. File your nails to a smooth finish using a softer emery board.  Give yourself a base coat, to give a smooth even nail, as well as making it easier to remove dark colours.  Apply 2 coats if it needs it, and make sure you leave 5 mins between applications.  Always always always use a top coat. If this ships a little, you wont notice, but if your colour chips, you will see it.  Plus, they are not made of regular varnish stuff, its a different mixture, designed to give a robust, smooth, shiny finish, without having to worry about colour. 

Here ends todays lesson.

By the way, have you bought it yet? Go get it!!!

xx

Needless to say, an obsession with nails comes with nail polish. And lots of it!! I’ll post pics of my collection soon, but here are my latest purchases from Superdrugs.

Barry M Mint Green, colour 304, which is the nearest I’ll get to the Chanel Jade that’s been all over the interwebs since it hit the catwalks. I. Love. It. I always thought darker polishes were my thing, or a fabulous red. But wearing this has changed my mind! Its so funky and bright, and catches the eye. Wow. I’ve only ever bought 1 Barry M nail polish before, and wasn’t hugely fussed, compared to my normal OPI, and although I still didn’t love the teeny brush, I have to say I’m impressed! It did take two coats, but most lighter colours do to get the coverage, and I topped it off with Nails Inc Brixton Hardener to a shiny finish. An hour or so shopping on the Matalan website* ensured that I didn’t get any smudges, and I think they look amazing!

In short: this nail polish is brilliant. I advise you to snap it up while you still can! In fact, I’m seriously considering getting another bottle!!

I also purchased another new colour, Bright Purple colour 303. And because I bought 2 items, I got a kohl pencil free! I picked colour 13 to kinda match the mint green nails. but you can pick from any of their colours. I’m sold on their products now! This is the start of a beautiful relationship!

*Note to self: You cannot buy something online every single time you paint your nails, just to avoid smudging!