31 Day Manicure Challenge Day 31 - 'Recreate your favourite challenge'

I'm back again with a remix of day 9's 'Rainbow nails', courtesy of Barry M's Croc Nails...

This is a new release and although it has been available on the Barry M website for a while, it took ages to reach the shops.

This polish takes about three minutes to reach full cracking potential. What is different with this is that unlike the Instant Nail Effects crackle, the consistency is very thin and it dries with a shine, not matte. The directions are to apply it to nail polish that is touch dry but still tacky, add a thin layer of the croc and then wait...

Underneath I am wearing a sponged rainbow :)

I actually really like this polish. Much, more than the crackle. I actually spied the Kelier Crack Polish last year some time in several reviews for Bornprettystore, but they don't sell it anymore.  I MISSED OUT :(

 I guess it's not everyone's taste, but it definitely is mine. Well done Barry!

Okay, that concludes the 31 day challenge. It's been hard at times, but I have enjoyed it no end. I hope you've enjoyed my installments...
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MUA Nail Quake and The Evil Step-mother...

Hey everyone.

Over the last few months I have noticed more and more companies jumping on the crackle band wagon. To be honest with you, I don't know why it has taken them so long. Is there a secret method of creating 'le crackle' that is stuck in volt somewhere guarded by the hounds of hell? Why has it taken everyone so long to 'crack' on? <<<<Did you like what I did there?

Any hoo, here is MUA's Nail Quake and I actually really love this colour. Before I go on, I saw this polish out ages ago, so no, MUA were not tardy to the crackle party. I used this over a gold colour by Nails Inc.

I got the inspiration for this manicure from Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella featuring Brandy Norwood, Whitney Houston and many other famous US celebs. Confused?

 If you would like to see my inspiration but don't want to watch the entire clip, scroll to 7.50 mins and checkout the Evil Step-mother's dress...otherwise, enjoy!

Hey Friends!

I've experimented again with the 17 Crackle Top Coat.  Here it is with OPI's Bogie...after three days of wear.

It's weird, but I think I like it! Do you?

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17's Crackle top coat with Barry M, Models Own Smash-up and Nails Inc Crackle Collection

I'm a little behind with my posts but have changed polish regularly. I haven't been in the mood for posting over the last few days *slaps wrist*.

I was in Boots the other day (yes, I should have probably have shares in the company for the amount of time I spend in there) and I found a 3-for-2 offer. I got these two:

 17's Supreme Shine in Bared and Twighlight Teaser

...and this was the freeness:

17's Nail Xtras Crackle Top Coat

 Everyone has been jumping on the bad wagon of late with these crackle/shatter polishes.  I don't understand why it's taken so long for other colours to come out, but I guess patience is a virtue. Nails Inc have some nice ones coming out and I'm eagerly awaiting the Models Own colours being released soon!

 Barry M's Neon Pink which has an electric blue shimmer to it.

 Right hand!!!

 Shatter polish

Not bad. Funny though, if you put in on without a basecoat, it wears like a normal pearlised colour. Interesting.

I like it and the price wasn't bad either. I can't actually remember, but the bottles of 17 were about £3.50 each or thereabouts.

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