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Loreal Infallible Nail Polish {Mani-Monday}

Loreal Infallible Nail Polish ~ Always a Lady

Today on Mani-Monday I am featuring the Loreal Infallible Nail Polish, which I featured in my What’s Hot Beauty Finds, last year. Loreal Infallible Nail Polish, is said to be the new generation of hybrid gel lacquers, giving you intense long-lasting colour.

Loreal Infallible Nail Polish is a two step formula, developed to ensure a mirror like-shine, which is scratch free, chip-free and fade-free.

Step 1 is the latex and silicone nail colour and Step 2 is the magnifying top coat.

The colour I am featuring in today’s Mani-Monday, is Always a Lady 21, which is a gorgeously sexy, deep burgundy. It looks almost black at certain angles and will definitely be one of my favourites for winter!

The polish paints very well and dries very quickly. Above I have painted two coats of the latex polish and one of the top coat, which I think gives a great even coverage. The Infallible polish, is said to last 12 Days but I would probably say, for me, it would realistically be a week. The only negative comment I have, is that I noticed shrinkage, on the tips of my nails almost immediately after I applied the top coat. This is usually due to a fast drying top coat. I think it would be best to edge the tips of your nails with the polish, to avoid this from happening.

What I really love about the Infallible Nail Polish, is the convenience of having a nail colour and a matching top coat, which enhances the colour. The perfect all-in-one product!

Infallible Gel Nail Lacquers are available in 12 different shades and the RRP is R109.95. Follow @LorealParisSA on Twitter to keep up-to-date with new products and beauty news.

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Morgan Taylor Who Dini { Mani-Monday }

Morgan Taylor Who Dini

You may recall a Mani-Monday post I did last month, introducing the Morgan Taylor Enchantment Collection, if not please go and check it out. Today I am bringing you another one of the shades from this collection – it is the Morgan Taylor Who Dini.

The Morgan Taylor Who Dini is a gorgeous blue grey creme. Again I think this shade is perfect for Autumn/Winter. You cannot go wrong with grey, it compliments most strong colours, such as red and burgundy, which are usually popular in autumn/winter. I love grey in any shade, so this polish is a definite a winner for me!

Grey is my neutral or “nude” shade for winter, when I need a break from the dark reds and berry nail polish colours.

As I have mentioned before the Morgan Taylor lacquers paint very well and tend to last well, without chipping. I always use both a base and top coat, which are both Essie products. I will do a separate post on which base and top coats work the best.

Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquers are available at selected Dis-Chem stores, all Sorbet stores and leading salons and spas nationwide – RRP R110.

Have a Happy Monday and a FABULOUS week!

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Essie Dress to Kilt { Mani-Monday }

Essie Dress to Kilt

Hello lovelies today’s Mani-Monday post, is another of my favourites from the Essie Fall Collection! Autumn is definitely on it’s way, with it comes cooler weather and a shift to more autumnal colours!

One of my favorite shades for Auntumn/Winter is red and the deeper the shade the better! Essie Dress to Kilt is just that, a gorgeously deep blood-red.

As with most Essie nail polish shades, two coats will give you a great even finish and as long you apply a top coat, the polish will last a good few days.

I think Essie Dress to Kilt is a fab colour and I know it will get great wear, throughout Autumn and Winter! What do you think? Do you have any particular shades you love for A/W or are there any nail polish shades or brands, which you would like to see featured on Mani-Monday? Please leave a comment below 🙂

The Essie Fall Collection is available at selected Dis-Chem, Clicks and Foschini Stores, as well as selected Beauty Salons.

Follow Essie on Facebook to keep up to date with new collections and product launches.

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Morgan Taylor Cinderella 2015 Collection {Mani-Monday}

Morgan Taylor Cinderella 2015 Collection

Hello beauties it’s Mani Monday time! Today I am sharing the fabulous new Morgan Taylor Cinderella 2015 Collection with you! The collection was inspired by the new Walt Disney Pictures, live action film, Cinderella. I have included the trailer at the end of the post, so have a watch!

The Morgan Taylor Cinderella 2015 Collection consists of six dazzling colours, of which I received three to review. They arrived beautifully packaged, delivered by Prince Charming himself, glass slipper included!

All six colours are perfect for summer, from from glittery shades, to bright coral and soft princess pink, there is something for every princess in the collection.

The exclusive Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquers are infused with rare and precious elements. All pigments are saturated, pure and finely milled for luminous metallics, never before seen shimmers, decadent crèmes, stunning sheers and more glistening glitters. Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquers, offer the discerning nail polish fanatic smooth, even, long-lasting color, with a gorgeous professional finish.

In our commitment to the professional and as a worldwide leader in the nail industry we recognize the importance of a globally compliant nail lacquer that is free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, and DBP. ~ Morgan Taylor

The six new Morgan Taylor Cinderella 2015 Collection shades are: Party at the Palace, My Carriage Awaits, Watch Your Step, Sister!, If the Slipper Fits, Ella of a Girl and Best Ball Gown Ever.

Below are the shades I received to review:

Watch Your Step, Sister! ~ This hot pink créme shade is definitely my favourite out of the three I received! It applies really well and the colour is gorgeous for summer.

As you may know my favourite nail polish shades are usually corals or bright pinks and this is no exception. This is actually the first Morgan Taylor polish I have used for a home manicure and I was very impressed with how opaque the colour was after only two coats. The polish applied very easily with quite a high shine, it lasted really well, with no chips.

Ella of a Girl ~ This shade is what I would call a true “Princess Pink”. Ella of a Girl is a link pink créme shade, very soft and pretty – the perfect girly girl colour!

This type of shade is not usually my thing but I have fallen in love with it and received so many compliments when I wore it! I think it looks great against tanned skin, which again makes it a perfect summer polish. As far as wear and tear goes, I had it on my nails for over a week and it still looked perfect!

Best Ball Gown Ever ~ This is a pretty iridescent periwinkle shade with a golden shimmer. Depending on the light Best Ball Gown Ever, can look slightly more purple than blue.

When I first received my press pack I honestly thought I would love this polish but sadly it is my least favourite. This is very much based on my personal opinion, as a few other bloggers have raved about it. My disappointment was more about the application and finish than the colour, which I think it pretty. I found it quite difficult to apply, without ending up with visible brush-marks and when I tried to cleanup my mistakes I ended up with golden glitter everywhere. I think maybe this is not a polish for a perfectionist like me 😉 If you have tried it please let me know what you think.

The collection launches on the 1st March 2015 and will be available at leading salons, spas and stores – the RSP is R123.

Thank you Sparkle Cosmetics for sending me these polishes from awesome Morgan Taylor Cinderella 2015 Collection – I had lots of fun trying out the colours!

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Mani Monday

I love having my nails done but often don’t find the time to get to the salon, with the result I mostly do my own nails. DIY manicures and pedicures have kind of become my thing! As much as I love pretty painted nails, I also feel it is very important to take care of your hands and feet! It is vital to keep them looking good, regardless of whether your nails are painted or not!

It is important to have a regular routine to take care of your nails. I probably pay a bit more attention to my fingernails and hands, than I do to my feet. This is largely because my hands are more visible and tend to have more sun exposure, especially when I am driving.

People are always asking me what products I use and how I get my manicure to last so long, so I thought it would be a great idea to share a weekly Mani Monday post. It will feature tips on how to care for your hands and nails, as well as nail polish colour trends and the occasional bit of nail art.

Please let me know if you have any particular questions, which you would like me to answer in these posts or if you have any great tips or products to share – leave a comment below. So check back each week for our Mani Monday posts!

Products: Essie, Rubybox Nailed It Lacquer, Sally Hansen

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