Excuse the tenuous title, I needed a nail link as this is a post about nail polish and this NIN lyric came to mind. I really should have tried harder.
I find myself becoming more and more obsessed with nail polish, this likely stems from the fact that I used to have a major issue with it as I have ridiculously tiny fingernails, like baby nails (see bottom of the post for pics). So, drawing attention to them seemed like a bad idea at the time. Why draw attention to yet another of my flaws (boo hoo). Now I’m well and truly over it and whenever I see a woman with tiny nails I feel like running up to her and shaking my (ludicrously painted) nails in her face. I feel that she will understand. She’ll look at my baby nails, grab my hand, a single tear rolling down her cheek and she’ll bear hug me. A small-nailed sisterly celebration. Praise be!
So, now I’m like, eff it. EFF IT. Spring/Summer offers up the best colours and sunlight embraces your ridiculous choices. Keep your berries, navys, blacks and greys for the darker months and formal occasions. Reds are always good but the brighter the better from May to September, I like the Models Own selection of reds. And keep the nails short for the big colours, otherwise you’ll look mental.
I’m giving my tiny painted middle fingernail the finger to the world (it’s Essie Tart Deco if you’re interested).
I like these:
Pretty Edgy by Essie. I wore this not long ago and a guy asked me if I was celebrating St Patrick’s day. It’s green.
Celestial by Topshop. A really lovely blue sky with puffy white clouds colour. Nice and contrasty when you’re wearing grey/black.
Birthday Babe by OPI. It’s silver. People will look at your nails, then look to you and not say anything because they’re slightly freaked out. Don’t be freaked out, it’s just silver nail polish, I haven’t gone all robocop on you.
Mimosa by Chanel. Yellow nail polish? How can it work? I have no idea but it does. This one is probably top of the pile (and price range) but if you’re looking for one with more of a shimmer try Mavala Acid Yellow.
Coralicious by Rimmel. Damn, this is a good colour. Great for fingers and toes and a cheapy.
Zoya for your top coat.
If you love nails as much as me, head to Wah Nails and they’ll do you up good and proper.

