NOTD: Pink and orange ombre manicure

I've had an idea for this for a while but finally decided to go for it. I used 2 coats of Rimmel LycraPRO "Urban Princess" for the pink base, the sponged on Misa "Speed of Life" then Rimmel 60sec "Sunshine" for the gradual 'sunset' look. I think it turned out quite well! :)

I have another mini review for you today again - Garnier Ultimate Blends The Marvellous Transformer shampoo and conditioner. I must admit it hasn't really done much for my tresses... My hair is still kinda frizzy, dry and dull. I suppose you should also use the hair oil in the same series with the shampoo + conditoner but that's a tenner I am not inclined to spend now that I've tried these... But I like the smell of this, not too overpowering but it lingers nicely! It's just another cheap-ish drugstore shampoo+conditioner combo for me, and I think I will return to my Tresemme Keratin Smooth 7 Day System soon instead. Which reminds me that I still have to post that review :)

OPI announced their Coca Cola collaboration on Facebook today, and there aren't an awful lot of swatches out there yet (their PR department needs to work a bit harder!) but I am already completely in love with "Green on the Runway" - it looks like it could be a grass-green version of China Glaze "All Gussied Up"!!! Can't wait til this collection launches in June.

NOTD: KBShimmer "Oh Splat!™"

I really wanted something really happy today and this was just the ticket! :) It's one of my few 'indie' polishes I have. It has a few copies but none look just like this! This is 2 coats and a slick of Seche Vite, the formula is trickier than I remember but works when you get into it.

I also have a mini review for you as well, Piz Buin Ultra Light Dry Touch Face Fluid. It's a suncream but with a fancy new formula. I have been wearing this every day this week and it looks and behaves great under makeup AND it hasn't given me spots :) It is 'dry touch' indeed and looks a bit matte. I chose the higher factor as I will likely be outside a lot during this summer for work so I need to make sure I am protected. This is also on offer in Boots just now for a bargain £6!

NOTD: Seventeen Juicy Neons "Orange"

Phew, it's been a while! Lots of new stuff to be excited about but just no time! This time of year is always so busy with ecological surveys and gardening... And I started a new job! :)

Anyway I saw another one of this offering off chance on Geordie Nails while surfing around and I needed these, of course. These are all very sheer, this is 2 coats but if you are sensitive about VNL, wear these as I have, with cropped nails. Or stick them on top of a white or matching creme. I decided to wear it just with 2 coats to make it a bit more, dare I say, juicy?... and my goodness it's definitely neon! :) I love how has that hot neon colour AND the glassfleck shimmer to it. I also have the green, so I will do that later on this week I think!

There are 3 different kinds - the Juicy Neons, the Crushed Foils and Off the Wall Metals. These are all Limited Edition and Seventeen is currently on a 3 for 2 in Boots so if you want some of these, hoof it down to your local Boots now!

This is some of the stuff I've been doing since I've been absent....

Camping in Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve

Common Frog

Narcissus

Hyacinth

Slow-Worm

Common Lizard

NOTD: Depend "191"

I felt like a really green polish tonight so when I found this gem rummaging through my Helmers I was delighted! I'd forgotten about it, but obviously loved it when I bought it because I have two bottles already... I had to do 3 coats because it is deceptively sheer! I topped with a slick of Seche Vite to dry the 3 layers down quickly so I could go back to playing Elder Scrolls Online... Which is all I've been doing really since last Tuesday apart from working :) naked nails for a week, why I never...

I saw these 'Cupcake' polishes from Kiko - I love the look of them but I cannot bear parting with £5.95 for UK postage!!! That's just extortion :(

NOTD: Revlon Parfumerie "Ginger Melon"

LOVE the colour of this! :) However the formula leaves something to be desired - it's jelly but streaks. Never really experienced anything like it?.. You can't really see it in the photo but I can definitely see it! Maybe I need to do 3 very thin layers next time? The formula is also very quick-drying so it became a bit hard to apply after about a minute.

This is 3 regular layer without top coat. It smells a bit like spicy honeydew melon?.. Maybe? I know these are gimmicky retro polishes but I so totally love them all :)

I have been out in the garden a lot lately and so here are some beautiful photos of my new spring bulbs! Spring is finally here!!

Pink cherry blossom

Tulip 'Donald Duck'

Narcissus

Hyacinth 'Jan Bos'

Rimmel Sweetie Crush "Sherbet Sweetheart"

I interrupt my Revlon Parfumerie infatuation with more of my sugar texture infatuation :) I am still not over sugar textures... Which is good cause Rimmel brought out some in the spring offerings :) While everyone is swooning over their Rita Ora collection I was stalking for their Sweetie Crushes. And spent some more Boots Advantage Points!

This is 3 coats without top coat over my Bourjois base coat. I did 2 coats but I wondered if it might be a bit more punchy with 3 coats but you can definitely get away with just 2 coats!

Not looking forward to soaking this off but it looks sooooo awesome :D Hello spring!!! Now if I could only get my hands on the Nicole by OPI Roughles collection as well...

NOTD: Revlon Parfumerie "Lime Basil"

Today is my very first wedding anniversary! I was dying to try one of the new Revlons and I first thought I would do "Ginger Melon" but the draw of "Lime Basil" was too great. Can't resist a green!!

This is 2 coats over base coat with no top coat as I want to see what it smells like when it dries properly. I can already smell a hint of 7-Up or Sprite, quite yummy! Or is it a bit like the Dettol Lime & Mint spray, perhaps?.. I like it anyway :) It's got a bit of a thick yet runny thing going on so you need a base coat you can trust and a steady hand to apply it. I found 2 thicker coats was easier than 3 thinner coats.

Love the colour of this polish :D It's like somewhere more sumptuous than mint green?.. I am so in love with these polishes so far, best Boots Advantage Points spent in a long time!!

EDIT: Unfortunately the smell didn't last thru my morning shower!