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Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Avon Nailwear Pro+ in three new shades + Avon Nail Decoration Tool; Reviews + photos


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I've decided to write some short but sweet words on my three latest shades of Avon Nailwear Pro+, "Apple Of His Eye", "Grape Goddess", and "Seduce Me Strawberry"; three of the six new fruit-inspired nail polish shades that "look good enough to eat"! They're super summer shades, and I loved the look of them all, but these were my chosen shades as I thought they were the ones I'd wear the most.
I also want to briefly share my thoughts on the new Avon Nail Decoration Tool.

First I'm going to discuss each of the colours individually, then I'll go on to comment on their wear, and finally I'll mention the Nail Decoration Tool.

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"Apple Of His Eye" was love at first sight for me. If you've read my previous blogs you'll know that red nail polishes (and red lipsticks) are firm favorites of mine. This one is a modern twist on the classic retro red.
It's a stunning bright red/coral shade, packed with eye-catching gold and bronze glitter. It's very versatile  Being slightly on the coral side makes this red polish light enough to enjoy in the spring months, when pastel shades are in, but being a red it's also suitable for the rest of the year (although personally, I'd opt for something deeper for autumn/winter). The glitter looks heavenly in the summer sunlight, and it's glamorous enough for a night out.


I thought that, due to me being a red-nail enthusiast, "Apple Of His Eye" would be my favorite of the three shades. However, "Grape Goddess" is even more breath-taking.

From the Avon brochure I thought this polish looked a lot like another of Avon's Nailwear Pro+ shades (which I also own) called "Decadence", but it actually has a very different finish. "Grape Goddess" is a bright, rich purple infused with fuchsia sparkles. It's a fun and party-perfect shade, but it's also sexy and seductive. The shade is colourful enough to pull off in the spring and summer months, but it also has more than enough depth to enjoy in the autumn/winter. This polish is a clear winner for me. I am certainly very pleasantly surprised!

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I'm not usually one for pink polishes, but in the brochure "Seduce Me Strawberry" caught my eye. It's a vibrant pink, loaded with eye-catching pink and silver shimmer. This shade is super-girly and perfectly flirty! After studying  this polish for some time (and trying to "ignore" the light-reflective glitter particles), the main pink shade looks slightly on the pastel side to me, making it a fabulous colour for spring. The added sparkles also make this polish perfect for those long summer days.

Now, let's discuss the products' other qualities. All three shades are perfectly opaque after 2 coats. I highly suggest you don't use these shades in a hurry; any smudges, scratches and fingerprints are very visible due to their high-gloss finish (especially "Grape Goddess"), I always try to set aside some "me time" to do my manicures! As for the wear, Avon claim up to 12 days of lasting colour from their Nailwear Pro+ polishes. I don't think I've actually ever kept the same shade on for 12 days, I love changing my nails so much that I usually change my polish at least weekly, but you certainly do get some decent wear out of them as long as your nails are in fairly good condition. I used to have real problems with all of Avon's polishes wear on the thin areas of my thin peeling nails. However, since using Avon Nail Experts Gel Strength Base Coat (see below for price and purchase details) my nails have been in much better condition, and using it as a base coat boosts longevity by fighting colour fade and helping to prevent chips and peeling - I will be doing a review for Avon Nail Experts Gel Strength Base Coat very soon; the stuff is a miracle and I can't wait to share more about it with you!

I've added images to this blog entry and the polishes really do look great, but photos still don't do them justice. You really need to see them for real to witness just how dazzling they really are! They're dirt cheap, too, so what are you waiting for!

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Finally I want to share my thoughts on the new Avon Nail Decoration Tool. It's a neat little accessory for creating unique nail art designs. It's sort of two-tools-in-one, with a thin brush on one end and a "cone" (for dots) on the other. As with most Avon products, the price tag is tiny, so it would be great for practicing nail art.
I'm not a huge fan of massively fancy nail art on my own fingers...not when I have to do it myself anyway. As you can probably see from the photo, God didn't bless me with perfectly steady hands, hence why I never pursued my dream of becoming a tattoo artist. I think the dots look quite cute, but I knew the "plumes" I did using the brush weren't going to end well before I even started. Never mind though, I was just experimenting!
The base shade is "Seduce Me Strawberry" and the detail shade is "Inky Blue" (both Avon Nailwear Pro+). I also added a silver nail art gemstone for a bit of sparkle.
Overall, it's a nice piece of kit for manicure enthusiasts, but steady hands are ideal - get practicing!

Avon Nailwear Pro+ nail polishes are available for £6.00 each. The Avon Nail Decoration Tool is available for £3.00. Avon Nail Experts Gel Strength Base Coat is available for £5.00. Avon's products can be purchased via your Avon Representative or online from the Avon website: 
http://avonshop.co.uk/shop/default.asp?

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By Tuesday T. Bryan.

Below: A recent photo of myself. My hair is getting far too long and I'm not fond of my facial expression, but my make up is looking good! :)

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Saturday, 8 December 2012

Trying my hand at "Ombre Lips" using eyeliner!!!


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(Yes, I do have my teeth whitened...)
I've always though Ombre lips look really artsy. I've never been much good at them, but I saw a way of doing them on the internet somewhere the other day which used eyeliner and lipstick, so I gave it a try. Here's how you do it...

1. Cover your lip area lightly with concealer or foundation (I don't actually know the benefit of this, but I did it anyway. It's probably just for "staying power". I used foundation).
2. Line your lips with a black eyeliner pencil. The line needs to be fairly thick. I used Avon Colour Trend Double-Ended Kajalstick in "Pitch Black" ("Silver Star and Pitch Black").3. Smudge the liner slightly inwards towards the center of your lips.
4. Apply lipstick all over your lips, using less over the liner and more in the center of your lips. Darker opaque colours work best. I used Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in "Red 2000".

- I'll take this opportunity to say that I really like all of the Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick shades, I have loads of them, but "Red 2000" is so gorgeous. I am mad for red lipsticks, especially matte shades, and this one is a winner. It's a gorgeous classic block colour, but probably not for those who are shy of bold lipsticks! The consistency is great, too; it's really moisturising, but not so much that it gets messy. It's got great staying power, too (so try not to smudge it!).
I'll have to do a review of all my red lipsticks one day. It will defiantly be a long one, I've got so many... I love them!

- The Avon Colour Trend Double-Ended Kajalstick is great, too. It's a new product and there are 3 shades, but I only have "Silver Star and Pitch Black". The other 2 colours look very bright, and I prefer neutral colors for my eyes. I only used the "Pitch Black" end for my Ombre lips, obviously! Application is easy; it doesn't drag and it stays on well, and it's soft enough to smudge if you want to. I do prefer Avon Glimmerstick eyeliners (which I'm dying to review), but this is a lovely product, especially for the tiny price tag.

So, Ombre lips. I've done them before, but this is the first time I've used eyeliner, and now that I have I'm excited about trying out some other lipstick/eyeliner combos. I think the combination of black and a bold matte red is stunning, and I have to use it in one of my upcoming photo shoots! Defiantly not an everyday look though, not with the black liner. Give it a try!


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By Tuesday T. Bryan.

Image - below. I had no eye make up on, that's why I'm covering my eyes! The pink varnish is Barbara Daly Make-Up in "Liquid Lane" (I've already got a review for it lined up!).
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