Hello! Apologies for the lack of posts lately, I've had one sickness after another for a while now (and I'm so over it, to be frank!). Consequently, I've been rather slack with painting my nails, so I decided to throw a bottle of polish in my handbag to apply at my son's Lacrosse practice during the week. Outside. In the elements. Because ants, wind and dirt are never a problem, right? Anyhoo, I completed this earthy manicure (two coats, no top coat) in record time, with the bottle balanced precariously on a wooden post, and only a couple of Mums giving me weird looks. I've had this nail colour for a while now (I'm talking years) and it was kind of gloopy and thick, especially whilst applying the second coat. In retrospect it would have been wiser to apply this sparkly hue indoors, in two thin coats, but hey, c'est la vie!
So here we have Natio Metallic Nail Colour in Stardust. The edges are a little rough and I probably should have gone in with some cuticle cream..... but I didn't.
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Have you painted your nails outside or am I alone in this genius multi-tasking move?
This sounds like my kind of manicure! Multi-tasking for the win! Xx
ReplyDeleteKez | acaciasdreams.com
Haha, yes I was happy to get something useful done in that time, lol! xx
DeleteMetallic polishes are always so tricky when it comes to getting a perfect even finish. This one is really pretty though. I love the antique gold kind of shade.
ReplyDeleteEmma | Rosy Disposition
Agreed! I do think this one is pretty even though I could have applied it better. Haha :)
DeleteOh it has a slight rainbow tinge too it! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteRochelle || www.simplesocialsister.com
Yes, loving the metallic goodness!
DeleteI always love your manicure posts! And metallic is so on trend at the moment!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Felicia! :)
DeleteI spend so much time waiting around for my kids too, it's good to do something useful and practical like painting your nails whilst your waiting for them to finish their training! I love the metallic shade. It's so unique!
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Yes, I might start planning what I'll do during soccer practice next Friday! Hehe :)
DeleteThat shade is absolutely gorgeous! I really need to get into doing my nails more often, I am so lazy when it comes to painting my nails though!
ReplyDeleteLaura || www.thelifeoflaura.com.au xx
I've been lazy too lately! So glad I painted them though, it's a bit of a day-brightener!
DeleteHaha multi tasking for the win! Gorgeous colour btw!
ReplyDeleteLOL, thanks! :)
DeleteI wish I could wear shades like this. Metallics never suit me.
ReplyDeleteAnge | Diary-of-Ange.com
It's a really flattering colour isnt it? I get so impatient with nail polish if I even apply it, I only use the quick dry versions. Then I apply the cover that is quick dry too. Me? Impatient? Ha! Thanks for linking up #lifethisweek 11/52 Next week: Autumn
ReplyDeleteI hear you - I love quick-drying polish, it's the best thing since sliced bread :)
DeleteI love Natio polishes! I think I might even have this colour or similar by them but it was discontinued :(
ReplyDeleteMaddie | www.maddiesbeautyspot.com
Yeah this is from a fair while ago!
DeleteNothing like killing 2 birds with one stone haha!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful shade!
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I wanted to write that but I hate the saying! LOL!
DeleteGold is one of my favourite nail polish colours. I like to paint my nails black and then do accents with gold. It looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteI haven't done that in ages, but I've been thinking about doing something more 'nail arty' lately! So fun!
DeleteI love the color and the finish of this polish ! it looks so pretty !
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Yes I'm quite pleased with it too, Claire! Thanks for reading :)
DeleteI do my banking while the kids are at swimming class!! Doing my nails sounds so much better!!!
ReplyDeleteHaha good one! I don't think I would be that talented!
DeleteThat is a really pretty colour!
ReplyDeleteYes it sure is Leah!
DeleteLovely colour Di, and goes so perfectly with your "au naturel" backdrop. I'm in awe of anyone who can paint their nails half decently, but outside on the game field sidelines? You have my utmost admiration babe xxx
ReplyDeleteHaha, it was certainly a challenge Kat, but thank you very much! xxx
DeleteI don't do my finger nails much at all, it wears off with me so quickly. I imagine what this would look like on my toes though, which I always have polish on. I feel naked without it!
ReplyDeleteMe too! My toes are always covered in polish - God knows what they even look like without it! Haha
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