16 January 2026

Nail Polish Swatch: Chamaeleon Nails - Little Mermaid (Photochromatic / Solar Reactive)

I wore this during the summer as there isn't much sun around this time of year in the North of England!

[Direct Sunlight]

[Out of direct sunlight]

Colour | Purple in Sunlight, Mint out of direct sunlight, Violet and Orange Flakes
Finish | Photochromatic / Solar Reactive, Flakie
Opacity | Three Coats
How Much | 11ml
Brush Type | Paddle
Collection | Inspired by Ariel The Little Mermaid
Vegan | Yes
Cruelty Free | Yes
Purchased From | Rainbow Collection

  

15 January 2026

Same Prompt One Decade Later Nails: Pale Blue

Today is the prompt 'Pale Blue' a decade on from the original which you can see here. The snowflake stamping didn't show up too well, and the base polish made my nails look odd.


Base Polish | Nails Inc - Sydney
Stamping Polish | Moyra - Aquarius 254

2016 Version;


  

11 January 2026

Empties: December 2025

The last empties from 2025 and managed to finish some polish finally!

Boots Cotton Balls | I seem to go through a lot of these, they are good for removing polish with so would keep repurchasing.
OPI Holidazed Over You | Glad to have used this up, I have a full sized bottle and also received another mini of this for christmas. Deep navy shimmer [swatch].
L'Occitane Sparkling Leaves | A lightweight hand lotion, it sank in quickly and the fresh scent lingered. I would repurchase from L'Occitane but not this scent.
Born Pretty Store Tender | I hadn't used this up but it has turned solid and I haven't used it in a long time so getting rid of it rather than resorting it [swatch].
Bath and Body Works Black Cherry Merlot Hand Cream | Sinks in quickly, doesn't leave a film on my hands, strongly scented like Yankee Candle Black Cherry. I would repurchase.

Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Wash Shampoo | This is very thick shampoo, I needed a lot of water to get this to spread and suds up. It smells the same as the scrunching jelly. I found this okay but probably wouldn't repurchase.
Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Wash Conditioner | Another this was okay product, it is very thick and heavily scented. Unsure if I would repurchase.
Avon Apple Pie Lipbalm | I only used this a handful of times, the texture was very similar to Vaseline and the scent was nice and apple like. I didn't like the formula so not a repurchase.
Reeses Lipbalm | More of a dryer, waxier formula, it smelt of peanuts. I didn't mind the formula of this but don't think I'd go out of my way to repurchase.
Lush Punkin Pumpkin Bath Bomb | Shaped like a pumpkin. Scent was vague lime, cinnamon and pepper. I don't think I would repurchase this.

Wickford and Co Gingerbread Candle | This candle had a good scent throw that filled the whole room. I liked it and would repurchase if it was the right season.
Prices Candles Mulled Wine | The candle barely had any scent to it when up close and when burning it didn't have a scent throw. Disappointing, so not a repurchase.
Shay and Blue Black Tulip Perfume | I was gifted this, it is a deep, strong heavy scent, plum, peppery, woody. The scent wasn't for me.

  

10 January 2026

Same Prompt One Decade Later Nails: Icy Dots

Today I am sharing the first of the same prompt, a decade later nails. Today is the prompt 'Icy Dots' a decade on from the original which you can see here.


Red Base Polish | OPI - Got the Blues for Red
Blue Dot Polish | Orly - Flip Phone^

Dotting Tool

2016 Version;


  

9 January 2026

Nail Polish Swatch: Orly - Light My (Camp) Fire^

[Indoors, Flash]

Colour | Deep Orange, Bright Copper Shimmer
Finish | Shimmer
Opacity | Two Coats
How Much | 18ml
Brush Type | Paddle
Collection | In The Sprit Fall / Winter 2022 Breatheable
Vegan | Yes
Cruelty Free | Yes
Purchased From | Gift

[Indoors, No Flash]

  

4 January 2026

Shopping: December 2025

More of a what I got for Christmas than a what I bought. My friends and family know me well and I was kindly gifted many polishes.

Nails Inc;

Sydney // Sweater Weather // Simone // Tide Me Over // Pumpkin Spice Season // Catch Me Crusin' // Ride That Wave

All Decked Out // Kendall // Kylie // Keep Me Toasty // Perfectly Poured // OPI Got The Blues for Red // Scarlett

Polished for Days Esperance // Nails Inc Billie // OPI Black Cherry Chutney // Nails Inc It's Smooth Sailing // Nails Inc After Dark // Nails Inc Always Up For The After // OPI Holidazed Over You

OPI Base Coat // Nails Inc NailKale Base Coat // OPI Top Coat // Nails Inc 45 Second Top Coat // Nails Inc Thea // Nails Inc Back to Life Cuticle Remover

Nails Inc Remover Pots in Cherry and Gingerbread // Nails Inc Corrector Pen

Heathcoats Hand Cream // Bath and Body Works Vanilla Bean Noel // Bath and Body Works Black Cherry Merlot // L'Occitane Intensive Hand Balm // L'Occitane Dry Hand Cream // L'Occitane Lavender Hand Cream // L'Occitane Citrus Bergamot Hand Cream // L'Occitane Peony and Camellia Hand Cream

  

31 December 2025

Nail Art: New Year's Eve


Base Polish | Orly - Oh My Stars^
Reflective Polish | KbShimmer - A Real Gem
Silver Stamping Polish | Barry M - Silver Foil Effect
Star Stamping Plate | Born Pretty - Halloween L008
Date Stamping Plate | UberChic - Happy Birthday