Pretty In Pink // Nail Care Routine. // My Go To Look.

Hello darlings

Today i thought i would share with you my current go to routine for my nails and the look i have been loving. Its a really simple look that is quick and easy to create.

All the nail polishes are Essie but just by chance i'm not sponsored by them, they are just my current favourites. I start off with the nail file and buffer, any type will do, i make sure all my nails are even and smooth. I then put a thin layer of hand cream on to hydrate my hands. My current favourite is the Nivea Vanilla and Almond Oil, it smells lovely. Then i start with the Essie Apricot Oil to soften and nourish my cuticles. I put two/three coats of Essie 'Not Just A Pretty Face' on three of my nails, my thumb, middle and pinky. Then i put two Essie 'Disco Ball' of the other two. To top it all off i put the Essie Top Coat 'All In One' on top of all my nails to seal it all in and to avoid chipping. I love this look as its quite subtle but pretty and you can wear it daily. 

Essie are not the cheapest nail products but are really good and i find worth the money. But if you're like me and love a bargain you can always deals where you can find them a little cheaper for example TKMaxx, Fragrance Direct, Ebay etc. I have quite a large collection but that is because i bought the Essie Advent calendar a couple years ago after Christmas, 24 nails polishes for £7 (plus i had staff discount at the time) the calendar was worth £70! 

I'd love to know what your go to nail look is? 

<3

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You can never go wrong with a nude // Sally Hansen nail polish for only 99p!

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I haven't review a nail polish for a long time, i just don't seem to have the time or motivation to sit down and paint my nails, which is a shame as i use to always have my nails painted! The beginning of the week i had a little time to myself, my mother-in-law to be had Isaac so i decided why not paint my nails. I chose this Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure nail polish in Cafe Au Lait, which i bought for a bargain price of 99p from Fragrance Direct (Haul coming soon!!)

I have never tried a Sally Hansen nail polish before but i always wanted to but i didn't know if they were worth the price. In Boots and Superdrug they tend to be around the £7/8 mark and i've always been happy with Barry M nail polishes and never saw the need to spent much more on other ones. I was so happy when i saw Fragrance Direct had this colour as normally on these outlet websites the colours are the real bright ones and the colours that don't sell that well. But this is the perfect natural nude colour. my nails but better! I was amazed it was on their for only 99p so i quickly added it to my basket!

It was opaque with two coats which is standard for nail polish. It built up well, it didn't go thick and gloppy. I used a base coat but not a top coat to i could see how long it lasted without chipping, next time i will try a top coat too. The polish lasted for about 4 days without chipping, which was brilliant! Bearing in mind i do washing up, other house work, looking after a baby, my hands do take a beating daily! After 4 days it was only little chips but by the end of the week i had to take it off. Overall i'm really pleased.

I'd love to know have you tried this nail polish?

Or any other Sally Hansen nail polishes?

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NOTD: Essie's Thigh High

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Today post is just a quick one about the nail polish i'm currently wearing and loving. Its Essie Thigh High, i mentioned i got this in my last haul and i love it!. Its the perfect shade for this time of year. Its a gorgeous red wine colour with a little shimmer/sheen in it. Making it look a little bit special. It was opaque after one coat but i always but two on just out of habit. 

The only sad part i that it chipped after a few days which for an Essie nail polish is always annoying. I got this one for a bargain of £2.99 but if i'd paid full price at £7.99 i'd be pretty annoyed. Next time i might try a different top coat to see if it helps as its so pretty and i want to wear this on Christmas day!

Id love to know what nail polishes are you guys loving at the moment?

What do you think of this one?

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Birthday Nails, My 22nd Birthday!!

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I thought i'd do a quick little post about my birthday nails, i was so happy with how they turned out, i had to write a blog post! My birthday is today! I can't believe i'm 22 already! 

I got this gorgeous nail polish in a Christmas set last Christmas as a gift from Primark. But i have to admit i saw it said they were from Primark and i didn't think they'd be very good so i just put them on a shelf with the rest of my collection and they went unused. 

But boy was i wrong, this is the most gorgeous rose gold nail polish! On the nails it looks really textured but its very smooth. I only needed one coat to get them opaque which was really impressive from a budget brand. They were fast drying which is always great, i know i'm not the only one who hates waiting for nails to dry!

Overall i'm really impressed! 

I'd love to know what you think/

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Nails Of The Day: BarryM Nude

Hello darlings.

I'm sorry i'm not posting at the moment, its due to my uni workload. My dissertation is due in three weeks time so the clock is ticking! But as i'm sat here on a little study break i though i'd share with you my nails! I just painted them this morning and i'm really happy with how they turned out :) 

This is BarryM 'nude' it took two coats to get it almost opaque. Its a very natural nail polish that is quick and easy. One good thing about it is if you go out the lines its not too noticeable and if it chips it isn't noticeable! Which is great. BarryM nail polish's are one of my favourite brands for nail polishes, they have a gorgeous shade range and they are so long lasting and affordable! A perfect mix. I've yet to be disappointed with Barry M polishes. 

You can buy it here

I'd love to know have you tried this nail polish?

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Christmas Nails. 2015

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Today post is a little nail of the day, this time a Christmas edition. They are not the most festive design but i thought red polish with a little glitter seemed appropriate! 

This L'Oreal Nail Polish in Scarlet Vamp is a new purchase (well i got it free with 3 for 2), its a gorgeous deep red. I applied this all over the nail (after i applied a Barry M base coat, my favourite one) Then i applied No7 Nail Polish in Disco Ball to one finger on each hand, to add a little glamour and make it a bit different.

I'd love to know what do you think of my nails?

Have you tried any festive nail polish this season?

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My favourite Autumn (Fall)/Winter Nail Polishes 2015

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Today post on Perfect Fixation is about my favourite autumn (fall) and winter nail polishes, i did a post similar to this last year and thought i'd make it a yearly tradition, i hope you enjoy :) 

Starting off with the neutral shades, i have been currently loving NYC's 'Park Ave' and Primark's P.S. 'Caramel Kiss' they are both lovely nude/brownish/taupe shades that go with all autumnal outfits. Another P.S. shade that i believe is perfect for this season (I'm sorry it doesn't say the shade name i got this one in a set last year) it is a lovely deep purple that has a lovely sheen. Another purple this time not so deep is Barry M 'Berry Cosmo' I love this nail polish its my second bottle i've bought, i always get it out this time of year and Barry M polishes are such good quality. Next is No7 'Deep Wine' i got this nail polish in my No7 advent calendar last year, its a gorgeous shade, perfect for this season, very autumnal, its only a small size so i hope to pick up a full size bottle as will soon run out. Max Factor's 'Sheen Merlot' i have such a love hate relationship with this nail polish! I adore the colour and the way it applies and looks, it just chips so quickly! Its the only Max Factor nail polish i've tried so i don't know if they are like this. Lastly OPI 'William Tell Me About It' i mentioned this nail polish in my last autumn nails blog post, its still one of my favourites, i just love OPI nail polishes and i love finding them at TK Maxx and getting a great deal!

I'm currently wearing the P.S 'Caramel Kiss'

I'd love to know what are some of your favourite autumn/winter nail polishes?

Can you recommend any good ones that i should try?

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Spring Nail Polishes: 2015 | Perfect Fixations

Hello darlings

Today post is my favourite spring nail polishes! I did a similar one for winter last year (you can check it out here) I thought i'd do a spring one. These are just a few, i tried to limit myself to 6 as i'm a bit of a nail polish addict! 

I hope you enjoy :)

I have chosen mainly pastel and pale colours for spring as i think they are very seasonally appropriate. I have to admit i'm more into dark colour nail polishes and will wear them all year round but i tend to switch it up this time of year.

 Going in price order, form lowest to highest. (LtoR) The first 2, which are only £1! are the MUA 'Pistachio Ice Cream' and Makeup Revolution 'Beautiful Helps'. MUA nail polishes are some of my favourites and a real bargain for only £1. Next up i a Collection polish called 'Babydoll Pink', i've only ever owned of these from Collection, its a really pale pink colour that really pretty. Barry M nail polishes are my holy grail and have many numerous appearances on my blog as they are just great quality and the range is incredible! This is one of my favourites its called 'Nude'. And it is exactly that, its supper pale and subtle, perfect for everyday and if you have school and are not allowed to wear nail polish, these are perfect. The next polish i got in my N07 advent calender last Christmas, its more of a deep pink compared to the other pastels, but just as pretty, its called 'Highland Mist' which is very appropriate for the holiday i just went on. Last but not least is Essie 'Not Just A Pretty Face' this is my current favourite nail polish. Its quiet sheer and subtle but looks great with a tan! 

I'd love to know what are some of your favourite spring nail polishes?

<3 

New Years Party Nails | Perfect Fixations

Hello darlings 

I can't believe its the last day if 2014! Thats crazy, this have definitely been a great year for me and i hope 2015 will be just as good!

Today i have for you my nails for tonight! 

Nails polishes shown:

Nails Inc in 'Tate'

Technic in 'Carnival'

Happy New Year! I hope 2015 is a great year for you!

JBxx

NOTD: Party Nails | Perfect Fixations

Hello darlings 

Today i have for you my nail of the day!

O.P.I 'William tell me about it'

No7 'Disco Ball' 

The festive season is upon us and with that comes parties! So here are my party nails!

I use the O.P.I all over the nail and then put a little of the No7 silver glitter on for some sparkle! Subtle and cute. 

JB xx

My Top 6 Winter Nail Polishes | Perfect Fixations

Hello darlings.

Today i have for you my top 6 Winter nail polishes. These are a selection of polishes that i think are perfect for this season. 

(Again i apologise for picture quality but the lightening this time of year....ahhhh!)

As you can probably tell there is a similar colour theme here, its mostly reds and purples just in different shades and brands. A couple of these nail polishes are ones i've had for years or a re-buys of old favourites, but they are still all ones you can buy today.  Also these colours i do tend to wear all year round as my usual go to colour for my nails will be the classic red or a variations of that shade. Hence why i have way too many. 

Nail polishes shown above are:

NailsInc in 'Tate' This is my latest buy or 'freebie' i got this in Glamour magazine last month (i think it was last month...) and i just love it, its a beautiful classic wearable red.

No7 in 'Damson Dream' This is a pretty deep purple, perfect for Winter.

Barry M in 'Black' A classic black that i can wear with any outfit, looks great especially if you are wearing a white fur coat (fake of course).

Barry M in 'Red Wine' My all time favourite, i wear this most of the time especially this time of year and is my third bottle!

Max Factors in 'Sheen Merlot' I think this is such a nice colour that has a wonderful finish but it chips so quickly! But while it lasts i think its the perfect Winter colour and would be great to wear to a Christmas party.

OPI in 'William tell me about it' This, again, is one of my newest buys, this deep wearable purple is perfect for this time of year.

It was hard to narrow it down to just 6, but these ones i'm especially loving at the moment.

Let me know down in the comments what nail polishes you're loving this time of year.

JBxx