The coral cheek trend has been a bit hit with me for quite a while now (BYS Endless Summer blush trio is the best for coral cheeks!) but now I'm adding a coral lip into my easy summer repertoire. As I think I've mentioned before, come summer time I pack away my lipsticks and bring my lipgloss stash to the front of my collection. Bright and summery glosses like this essence Beauty Beats Groupie at Heart gloss are great to brighten up the face. I also adore the MAC Archie's Girls Kiss and Don't Tell lipglass which is similar but more sticky (in a good way) than this el cheapo option. Since the essence gloss doesn't last very long, I layered it on top of my Maybelline Colour Bloom in Peach Blossom so that colour remained after the glossy effect wore off. Was very pleased with the result!
In an unexpected wintery twist, I have been using quite a few grey and silver polishes lately, For this mix I chose a base of the nails inc Leather Effect polish* in Old Compton Street (which I am sad to say Charlie has now chewed the top of so the leather lid doesn't look so fresh, cheeky little puppy!) I then dabbed a bit of Sinful Colors Diamonds are Forever on the tips of each nail, and I have to say this cheap silver glitter is something my collection was in desperate need of! I threw a few coats of top coat on to try to get rid of the leather effect and was almost successful, but next time I think I will just use a grey crème and be done with it. I much prefer the other nails inc formulas, the leather look for nails isn't really my thing. I think perhaps I will appreciate the different texture in winter when leather and faux fur are floating my icy boat.
Adore the silver glitter tips! The other silver polish I've been trialling is the chrome finish Push & Shove* from the new OPI Gwen Stefani collection, and it is pictured above.
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| this is my 'wow I love coral and grey' face! note the grey throw rug behind me in this shot - it is my best buddy for couch naps! |
Are you a fan of coral lips? Are grey tones your thing at this time of year or do you stick to traditional brights in summertime?
Emma @ emmabovarybeauty
*Provided for consideration. Honesty, always.
The weirdly textured polishes just aren't my thing either. It looks pretty with the silver tips, though! And you are looking positively radiant :)
ReplyDeleteI don't hate the sand style ones, but something about the leather just doesn't do it for me! And I love that you think my weird face is radiant <3 *blows kiss*
DeleteLooooove the coral lips! I actually like textured nails so maybe I should try those ones haha xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Jasmine! You should definitely look into Nails Inc, now that they are at David Jones they are much more accessible!
DeleteGreat combinations! Love coral + grey and your nail job! I'm feeling very inspired by this colour palette. Australian summer meets Canadian winter gloom LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz, I was totally thinking of your Canadian winter when I wrote this - in fact I think of it every time I choose something totally wintery!
DeleteAwww...the nail color and glitters is a good combi. I love the look of these two together. I also love the color of your lips. Its not too light and not too dark, Perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica, glad you liked the combo! I've been loving coral lip shades so much lately and this mix is really working for me :)
DeleteLOVE the nail look :)
ReplyDeleteLove the lip color as well...
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Love coral! I didn't think I would, but I really do.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adore the nails, I will have to attempt to re-create this look I think :-)
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