Stamping Plate: Nicole Diary - L12

Another plate I don't remember when specifically I bought it but it was in 2020.

The stamping plate comes with a blue protective layer which you peel off and branded backing. It is a large plate measuring at 145mm by 950mm.

The majority of the images on this plate are designed for Halloween and spooky season as a whole. All the images stamp across well, and the engraving works fine.

I've used this plate in a few sets of nails;

[Lone Wolf Nails]

[Skull Cameo Nails]

  

Nail Polish Swatch: Models Own - Swan (Speckled Egg 2014 Collection)

Colour | Lilac

Finish | Crelly, Black Matte Glitter

Opacity | Three Coats

Brush Type | Flat, Wide, Rounded Cuticle

How Much | 14ml

Collection | Speckled Egg 2014 Collection

  

Nail Polish Swatch: China Glaze - Head to Moji-Toes

This polish is very difficult to photograph accurately. 

Colour | Grass Green

Finish | Cream

Opacity | Two Coats Shown

How Much | 14ml

Brush Type | Flat and Wide

Collection | Havana Nights - Summer 2021

Cruelty Free | Yes

Bought From | Nail Polish Direct

  

Topic Tuesday: Underrated Nail Brand

Barry M has been around since the 80's in the UK, I think as a nail brand they are often over looked for something more sparkly or more holographic. The Gelly line is pretty basic in terms of colours but they do make good basic cream polishes which are a good staple in any polish collection.

  

Nail Art: Dry Brush Holo Rose

Pink Polish | Barry M - Watermelon Juice

Purple Polish | Barry M - Dusky Mauve

Green Polish | OPI - Is That a Spear in Your Pocket?

Holo Purple Polish | Born Pretty Store - Tender

Beige Polish | Barry M - Pink Lemonade

Stamping Polish | Beauty Big Bang 02

Stamping Plate | Nicole Diary 213

  

Nail Polish Swatch: Emily de Molly - Rock Solid

[Daylight, No Flash]

Colour | Steel Blue Base, Purple Blue Iridescent Flakies

Finish | Jelly Base with Flakies

Opacity | Three Coats Shown

Brush Type | Standard

How Much | 12ml

Vegan | Yes

Cruelty Free | Yes

Collection | March 2021

As this is iridescent it was difficult to photograph, the above photo is most accurate.

Because the polish is so packed with flakies the formula is tricky to work with and left my nails feeling chunky.

[Indoors, Flash]

[Indoors, No Flash]

  

Review: Finger Angel - Stamping Plate Holder 120 Slots

Since my stamping plate collection was growing and my old stamping plate holders were falling apart I bought this holder.

It also has a wrist strap which is useless once the holder is full of heavy plates.

This holds 120 plates in two different zipped sections, half is for rectangle plates and the other half for circle plates. It holds 120 plates in two different zipped sections, half is for rectangle plates and the other half for circle plates.

Rectangle plate side;

Round plate side;

Rectangle plate side filled;

Round plate side filled;

  

Topic Tuesday: Underwhelming Hyped Brands

I struggled to think of an answer to this, but I would say that Vibrant Vinyl's Fast and Hard topcoat just didn't work for me personally. It smudged nail art badly and didn't dry quick enough for me. It is quite hyped up but did leave me underwhelmed.

  

Nail Art: Nail Polish is Cheaper Than Therapy

Base Polish | Bow - Blinder

Black Stamping Polish | MoYou - Special Nail Polish - Black

Mauve Stamping Polish | MoYou - Special Nail Polish - Grey Skies

Stamping Plate | UberChic - Nail Polish is Life

  

Swatch: Nail Artisan: Nobody Move! I Dropped Me Brain (Flakie Topper)

I saw a topper I liked from an American brand but the cost was too much. So I have been trying to find one similar to it, today I have Nobody Move! I Dropped Me Brain;

Colour | Cyan, Purple

Finish | Duochrome, Flakie Topper

Opacity | Topper, shown in two coats above

Brush Type | Flat, Rounded Cuticle

How Much | 10ml

Collection | A Pirates Tale

Purchased From | Nail Artisan

Vegan | Yes

Cruelty Free | Yes

10 Free

  

Nail Art: Polish Bottles

Green Polish | China Glaze - Head To Moji-Toes

Duochrome Polish | Born Pretty - Tender

Stamping Polish | Beauty Big Bang 002

Stamping Plate | UberChic - Nail Polish is Life