Barry M Gelly Autumn/Winter 2018

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Barry M are back with four new Gelly nail paints for Autumn/Winter 2018 and I have them to show you today. I'm a little rusty when it comes to swatching, so please bear with me!

Models Own HyperGel Autumn/Winter 2017

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Well, it's time to blow the dust off my blog. And let me tell you, there is a lot of it. After being away for so long, I'd forgotten how to do pretty much everything, from hand poses to post formatting to picture editing. It took a good while to get back into it but I feel like I'm nearly there, and hopefully my posts are at least up to their old standard. During the time that I've been away I've also woefully neglected my nails (I haven't even been applying Nail Envy, which is a crime against manicures) and my cuticles are as dry as the Sahara, but I'm working on that.

So, why did I disappear for so long? No one particular reason, really. Blogger burnout, mental health issues, physical health issues...it felt like someone sucked the motivation out of me with a giant straw. At one point I decided to close my blog for good, but I changed my mind, and I'm going to do my best to stick around. You'll just have to bear with me while I try and get myself back in the loop!

I will be attempting to catch up on some older collections which are still relevant, but I'm jumping back in with something brand new. I received an advanced preview of the new Autumn/Winter Models Own HyperGel shades and thought this would be a great place to start back up, so here they are!

Cirque Colors Metropolis Autumn/Winter 2016

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The latest batch of Metropolis shades from Cirque Colors have been released for Autumn/winter '16, and I have all six newbies to show you today.

Models Own Dare To Bare HyperGel

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Neutral tones are hot this Autumn and Models Own have got us covered with the Dare To Bare range; this brand new collection features eyeshadow, lipstick and of course polish. I have all 5 of the new nail shades to show you today, and theres something for every skin tone.

Barry M Boots/Superdrug Limited Edition Summer 2016

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It's been a while! I had an amazing time in Orlando and I've been horrified by the tragedies that have occurred there recently, it's such a great place with wonderful people and they're very much in my thoughts.

I return with a much delayed look at the Summer Boots and Superdrug limited edition polishes from Barry M. They're subdued shades for a Summer collection but definitely worth checking out.

Guest Post from Kellie Gonzo

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My third guest poster is Kellie Gonzo. I can't tell you how long I've loved Kellie's blog, I can remember reading it before I even began my own. She is a swatcher extrordinaire and I'm so happy I can host some of her stunning swatches on my blog! Let's take a closer look...

Barry M Gelly Spring/Summer 2016

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This post is long overdue, but the Spring/Summer '16 Gellies from Barry M are finally making an appearance. I can't believe I waited this long to try them (I'm blaming my epic nail break) because they're wonderful and I'm so in to soft, airy shades at the moment.

Barry M Sunset Collection Swatches and Review

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Today I've got swatches of the brand new Sunset Daylight Curing collection from Barry M to share with you! Find out what on earth that means with my FAQ ahead!

OPI Brazil Collection Swatches and Review

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Today I have 4 polishes from the OPI Spring/Summer 2014 Brazil Collection to show you! I wanted to get them in before the World Cup is over ;)

Barry M Matte Nail Paint Swatches and Review

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If you're anything like me, you'll be more than happy to wear bright colours on your nails all year round, but there's something very palette cleansing about neutral Autumn and Winter shades, and we all need something to go with our cosy chunky knits and boots! Step forward Barry M's matte polishes, 5 sophisticated, warming shades that you'll almost definitely be able to wear at work!