You can tell a lot from a person's nails. When a life starts to unravel, they're among the first to go.*

As a person who can not stick to a single decision she makes and someone who is impatient I find it difficult to keep my nails the same way for too long. I am constantly changing them up. For this blog post I decided to show you guys my week in nail art and hopefully it will inspire some of you!

Monday

For this look I kept things pretty simple. I painted my nails this stunning orange shade from Technic bar my statement nail which was painted in Essie's 'blanc'. I then added orange and green dots just to jazz things up. I, again, used Technics orange shade (which unfortunately doesn't have a name) and Revlon's 'Lime Basil'.

Tuesday

Clearly feeling bright colours I decided to use Sinful colours 'Unicorn' as my base colour for this look. I added Revlon's 'African Tea Rose' to create the ombré pink and reverse pink french tip. To add a little bit extra I used Essence's 'Space Queen' as a top layer on the pink for some sparkle. 

Wednesday

I definitely got into the ombré vibe this week. I created this pastel look using Essence's 'Ballerina's Charm' for the purple and 'If I were a boy' for the blue colour. Completing the range with a minty green I used Sally Hansens's 'Mint Sorbet'.

Thursday

Adoring the ombré I had done I didn't want to get rid of it just yet! I decided to use Barry M's black nail art pen to add this fishnet appearance to the nails. 

Friday

Back to bright colours! For my yellow base I used Barry M's 'Lemon Ice Cream' and Sally Hansen's Firey Island' for my orange. I added the black dots as I felt the look was a little plain and I did this using Barry M's black nail art pen.

Saturday

Returning, once again, to ombré.  My base is an ombré from Revlon's 'Spun Sugar' to 'Moonlit Woods' (I've done a whole blog post on these guys here). I adore the metallic graduation of colours. I then chose to add the black weaving lines to not bore myself using my Barry M nail art pen.

Sunday

A more relaxed look for Sunday. My main colour is this stunning forest green by Park Avenue Polish titled 'Cosmic NV'. I then added the white design using my Barry M nail art pen in White. 

That was my nails this week. If you'd like more posts like this or any tutorials let me know! What was your favourite look?

*Quote by Ian McEwan

Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived.*

We all have a soft spot for certain beauty products whether it is eye shadow, blushers or mascaras. Many people accumulate these products without notice and are left with an unnecessary (but necessary) supply.  My beauty product weakness is nail polish. This love of nail colour has left me with a rather large collection that continues to grow! 

It is very rare that the anticipation of a new range of nail polish excites me as I usually want them all no mater what the difference is. However, when I first read about Revlon's Parfumerie nail polish range I was obsessed and had to have them. The packaging, the colours and the fact they had a fragrance had my intrigue from the beginning. 

The nail polish comes in a beautiful glass bottle reminiscent of old style perfume. The lid and brush have a plastic black sphere shape to mimic the rubber droppers found on old bottles. At first I was worried this applicator would be difficult to use as Im used to a longer handle but it turns out it made no difference and was easy to use. 

The range boasts to have beautiful scents to suit every one from fruity to fresh to spicy. Revlon kept their promise. Each shade has a specific scent that matches the colour impeccably. The spectrum of colour in the collection is also incredible as there is definitely a nail polish for everyone. All polishes have a glossy finish with the exception of two of the glitter colours. There are metallics, satin finishes, glitter and glossy bold colours - a style for everyone! 

The nail polish only requires two coats with the exception of the thinner colours such as 'Fresh linen' and 'Surf Spray'. The fragrance of each colour can only be identified once the nail polish has been applied.

THE RANGE

This is 'Moonlit Woods' a gorgeous purple metallic. It has a smooth finish that shines beautifully when the light hits your nails. The scent is a very fresh garden inspired smell that isn't overly floral. 

'Fresh linen" is a simple pearl nail colour. Having a satin finish the colour provides an expensive feel with a luxurious effect. The fragrance is also refreshing with a touch of the clean smell we associate with fresh bedsheets. 

This light girly pink is 'Pink Pineapple'. Expecting a floral smell to accompany this shade i was pleasantly surprised to find it was in fact a sweet fragrance just as the name suggested. The scent reminds me sweets from when I was younger and i cant stop smelling my nails when I wear this shade! 

'Apricot nectar' hosts a gorgeous juicy smell to match this bright pastel orange. It smells just like fruit salad sweets if anyone remembers those! 

I did not know what to expect with this particular shade. The thought of my nails smelling like soap worried me as I'm a picky person with soaps! However, I was pleasantly surprised. It is a very simple and calm scent. The colour itself of 'Lavender soap' is beautiful with a satin finish.

With the word sugar in the name I had my reservations. Worried it would be too intensely sweet to sniff 'Spun Sugar' hosts a very subtle fragrance. The sweetness does not demand your attention anything time your hands pass your face. This is a silver metallic polish that has a splendidly smooth finish.

'Espresso' smells just how you would expect! As I am not the biggest coffee lover this smell is not for me but luckily the range does not overpower you with its fragrance. It is a simple black polish with a glossy finish. 

When it comes to anything fragranced the title is what provides us with an idea of what to expect upon smelling. 'Beachy' held high expectations for me. I was a little disappointed, it has more a spice element to it than the sandy smell i had hoped for. This disappointment did not hold be back from falling in love with the colour! It is a stunning gold with a brown shimmer throughout. 

'Ginger melon' is a fun bright pink a bold fruity scent to match! The fragrance reminds you of fresh fruit juices and your favourite fruity toiletries! 

Hosting a more mature scent is 'Autumn Spice'. As it implies the smell is spicy and earthy. However, the colour is a gorgeous glitter mixture of gold and browns that is beautiful once applied. 

'Chocolate Truffle' is lovely deep brown with a chocolate scent that entices the senses and encourages users to feel as though their painting their nails with chocolate. However, this scent is not for me as I am not a huge fan of all things chocolate scented. 

I am a huge fan of darker coloured nail polishes so 'Wild Violets' was right up my alley! This deep purple has a beautiful fragrance of fresh flowers but is quite soft. 

This summer red is a great all rounder! The scent of 'China Flower' is floral but there is definitely a subtle spice element to it. The polish has a glossy finish and looks incredible on the nail.

It might not shock you to discover that 'Orange blossom' does in fact have a fruity yet floral smell but it definitely worth a sniff. The bold orange has a glossy finish and a smell you wont be able to resist.

'African Tea Rose' is a lovely dark pink with a gloss finish. It hosts the most incredible fresh scent that is floral also. It is a smell you forget you love until your hand passes your face and you fall in love with it all over again!

According to Revlon 'Bordeaux' smells gorgeously fruity but is not over the top. The deep red and pink infusion is a great colour for the colder months or evenings (or whenever you feel like it!).

'Lime basil' reminds me of the green tea, mint and lime fruit cooler in Costa. It is a juicy fresh scent that you can not help but love. It is a also a great apple green shade.

'Wintermint' is possibly my favourite from the entire range. When I usually buy a glitter nail polish I almost always need a base colour - Not with this polish! The beautiful pastel green hosts blue glitter pieces and a gold shimmer. It also small refreshingly minty!

Assuming to be let down by the title of 'Surf Spray' I was shocked as the polish did in fact have a fresh sea side fragrance to it, although subtle. The gorgeous shimmery blue is also reminiscent of the sea.

'Italian Leather' is a grey polish with a gold glitter shimmer throughout. What surprised me was, once again, the scent. It does indeed smell of new leather. 

Overall I am very impressed with the range. I am also a fan of having the occasional option of wearing a second fragrance on my nails. What do you guys think? Will you or have you tried these polishes before? 

*Quote by Helen Keller

When in doubt wear red.*

Infamous fashion houses across the globe have spread their luxurious touch to the beauty world. Brands such as Chanel have provided us with iconic make up pieces e.g. the perfect red lipstick. It is only now that Christain Louboutin has ventured to the beauty side of fashion.

On Wednesday the fashion world blew up after Christain Louboutin announced the release of their nail polish collection. The first shade available to be purchased from the Louboutin website is Rouge Louboutin the iconic red that the shoemaker is known for. We are now left waiting and wanting more as more shades are to be released in the collection in due course.

As a lover of all things Louboutin and nail polish I could not resist this latest endeavor and bought mine straight away! Based on his highest heel, The Ballerina Ultima, the bottle stands at over 7 inches. The cap and brush mimics the heel itself and was inspired by calligraphy. The nail colour is incased in a glass bottle decorated in an ombré effect. The shade is Rouge Louboutin the Louboutin trademark red. The nail polish is very opaque and glides onto the nail and only requires two coats maximum. The lid encourages the user to take their time and enjoy the experience. The bottle comes with a patient black box, which is reminiscent of the patient leather used on the shoes, to cover the glass bottle. The bottle is very dominant and demands the eyes to look in its direction. Once in its box the silhouette imitates a trophy.  

When the nail polish first arrived it I was a little intimidated by the size and shape of the lid. I was weary as to how I could paint my nails with a brush that reminded me of a lance. My initial reaction could not have been further from the reality. The lid is very lightweight and does not alter your nail painting precision in any way. I found the nail colour was the perfect red! The shade and finish of the polish is excellent and identical to the iconic red soles.  

The nail polish does come with a high figure price of €45 but it does allow anyone the opportunity to own a small piece of the luxurious brand. Not everyone can afford the infamous red-soled heels but the nail polish is not a bad settlement. I think the polish will make an excellent gift, especially as Christmas approaches why not have the perfect red to match the festive surroundings?

What do you guys think? Will you be buying this nail polish?

*Quote by Bill Blass