Charlottechicken Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Which nail varnish to wear, so I wore 'em all I've had a few funny looks but I actually think it looks quite nice. It also shows I have a limited selection of nail varnishes, something that needs rectifying soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 And why not - i used to do different colours on my toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 HaHa. Me neither. I love wearing nail varnish like this. Although yours is beautiful and mine is always whacked on quickly in the hope that no one notices. However a totally random bloke at the green waste recycling point in my local dump did say he liked my pretty nails which was sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 I usually only paint my toenails, but can't reach as I've hurt my back At least your feet match, patsylabrador! I might need to try that style out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I only paint my toe nails as my hands are in and out of water and it would't last! I like to have two shades of blue or two shades of purple and do them randomly. Have had loads of nice comments; its a bit of fun and brightens things up Great minds think alike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I went spotty the other week. They look a bit tatty in the photo, but they were a day or so old by then I love nail varnish too, but am not allowed to wear any for work...not even clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I like that way it matches your jewellery Claire. Another one who doesn't paint finger nails for practical reasons, but my toenails are always done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitfluff Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I'm just impressed you can take a picture without using your hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I'd like to paint my toenails (I have very ugly feet so in theory a bit of toenail polish ought to help), but I think it makes my feet look even worse - is that bad choice of colour or just 'cos my feet are awful and beyond help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 I'm just impressed you can take a picture without using your hands! Timer and tripod I like that way it matches your jewellery Claire. Staged, I'm afraid, I wouldn't normally wear them all together. Although the wedding band is silver it was a coincidence I went with blues on that hand! The rings on the right are real and the other two on the left are cheap! I'd like to paint my toenails (I have very ugly feet so in theory a bit of toenail polish ought to help), but I think it makes my feet look even worse - is that bad choice of colour or just 'cos my feet are awful and beyond help? Could be colour, although I'm not great with beauty advice! I'm not a fan of reds as I think they always make my nails look small and ragged. Hence, as you can see, no red in my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Could be colour, although I'm not great with beauty advice! I'm not a fan of reds as I think they always make my nails look small and ragged. Hence, as you can see, no red in my collection. I do like some of your silvery/blues - very effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 There you are then, you should start with a nice silver or metallic mid blue! I'd steer clear of dark colours, the edges have to be perfect or they look bad, and the solid (non metallic) colours are also quite unforgiving. Crikey, I almost sound like I know what I'm talking about If you want to know which nail varnishes are which, they're listed on my blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I find that reds can make your toes/fingers look even redder - I love purples and lilacs and denim blue on toes! Maybelline have a great range which really lasts. However, I ALWAYS use a base coat/ridge filler which evens things out and protects nails from staining. It takes no time to dry and is, I think, really worth it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 I think I need a good base coat/ridge filler. Any recommendations, soapdragon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I don't know about base coats as I have acrylic nails these days - i love having my nails painted and left to themselves they always split and flake, so acrylic it is. The beauty of them is that nail polish stays on forever - it wears off before it chips! However, I would recommend Seche Vite as a top coat - even over 3 or 4 layers of polish, it dries it all to a rock hard finish in about 10 minutes, so no sitting around forever waiting for them to dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 I would recommend Seche Vite as a top coat Thanks very much for that, Snowy After looking at a few review sites it appears to be the best, so I just bought some! Seems the best base coat and ridge filler is by China Glaze and the cheapest I can find it is too expensive for me, £8.50 ish on ebay with postage. Cheaper on Amazon but I need a £10 spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I just use a Boots own one......not sure if there is any real variation between brands? However, I am sure that it extends the life of the polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Couldn't resist the Seche Vite at the ebay price, after Snowy's recommendation and seeing the reviews! Also bought Sally Hanson base coat and filler for just under £3 delivered. Hopefully, the next time I do my nails they will last a bit longer than 2 days!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I reckon to get two weeks from my base coated Maybelline Colour Me toe nails - unless I go swimming; the chlorine seems to make it peel off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 If you want a polish to last try the China Glaze ones. They are that good, they are a nightmare to remove! I also like Essie polishes too. Cheap & cheerful Barry M are impressive & I love their colour range. I'm a devil for nail polish & anything ' naily'. I often paint my nails & toes all different colours - I'm alternative! At the moment I have a coral colour on my fingers & I have an OPI orange on my toes with gems on my big toes! However, I will probably do a gel polish on myself tonight ( like shellac), as I'm going the beach & the sand really isn't good for keeping the perfect manicure/ pedicure. Love your polishes & those rings Charlotte Chicken! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thank you, CHP! I'm pretty sure I've seen China Glaze in the Rag Market, so will have to go in soon and restock my varnishes. Think I will go for a nice green and a purple My base and topcoats have arrived today and I'll be doing my toenails tomorrow. I'll stick to one colour this time, probably orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Well, just thought I would post an outcome on this. The base and top coats arrived before we went on holiday on 4th July. I did my toe nails on the 3rd. Today is the 14th and they look like this; Eleven days! The varnish is a really cheap one from Boots, I think it was £1.99, and is only one coat. I've been in the sea, along beaches barefoot, had socks and walking shoes on and walked for miles. The only signs of wear are a little rubbed off my big toenails, it normally takes less than two days to get to that stage. I'm gobsmacked and a convert to base and top coats now That's a tan on my feet by the way, not dirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Lovely Nails ladies fingers and toes YD is quite arty and crafty and does love doing nail designs with nail art pens,gems etc. I have a severe case of suspected Granuloma Annulare particularly bad on my legs at the moment I'm hoping to get said daughter to do something nice on my toes hoping it might stop people staring at my dreadful legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
