Illamasqua Force Nail Polish

Hi Guys,

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend, I am enjoying a nice glass of Pimms whilst writing this - apologies for any typos!!!

I have tried out the Illamasqua Force colour nail polish today - I have been wanting to try out this UK based brand for quite sometime and finally managed to get my hands on some this week.  This colour force (wonderful electric/royal blue) is in the summer shop at Illamasqua for £9.45 - and this is a great price for what I think is a great polish!  I love their eyeliners and face powders too - well worth looking into their products.

The lacquer is thicker than I am used to (i mainly use Essie & OPI). It is highly pigmented for great colour.  You get good coverage in one coat which is great should you be in a rush and is completely opaque in 2 coats.  The brush is thinner that OPI's and thicker that Essie, it is also quite long which took a little getting used to.  Overall easy to use and great coverage.

I will let you know how well it wears!

Claire xxx

Force Colour Illamasqua Lacquer

One coat of lacquer 

2 coats inside

2 coats in daylight

Illamasqua Force Polish - 2 coats in daylight/sunlight

Thanks for reading xxx

Weekly Blog Round up!

Check out these great bloggers updates!

Have a super weekend!

Claire xxx

Grace designed some yummy candy striped nails http://ooooohpretty.blogspot.com/2011/07/candy-cane-nails.html?m=1

Jen created a starry manicure http://moondancerjen.blogspot.com/2011/07/pink-wednesday-tape-manicure-tutorial.html

Sharon is having a giveaway to celebrate her blog birthday http://polishinfatuated.blogspot.com/2011/07/giveaway-polish-infatuated-turns-one.html

Nicky tested out OPI it’s my year for their new collection http://nicnacksnails.blogspot.com/2011/07/opi-its-my-year.html

Claire showed us some perfect pearl bridal nails http://toptwentynails.blogspot.com/2011/07/opi-axxium-sog-french-kyoto-pearl.html

Ladyluck is also celebrating her blog birthday with a giveaway! http://ladyluckbeauty.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-first-giveaway.html

Sarah created a movie buff manicure and demonstrated some SdP plates http://spellbindingnails.blogspot.com/2011/07/sdp-d20-night-with-some-movies.html

Theresa showed us the amazing new Gelish Aurora collection http://theresabloor.blogspot.com/2011/07/new-gelish-aurora-efx-third-nail.html

Stacie played with some holographic paint flakes from ebay http://kawaiinailart.blogspot.com/2011/07/holographic-paint-flakes-fun.html

OPI DS Radiance - NOTD

Hey Guys!

Hope you are all having a good week - just thought I would do a quick update with my silver nails using OPI DS Radiance! This is a great silver with fantastic coverage and shine! I wore it on a night out with a little black dress and red lipstick - great polish and so shiny!!!

Have you tried the OPI Designer Series range? I have not tried any of the others yet - but really think i might have to get me hands on some!!

Claire xxx

I used chip skip, nail envy, ridge filler base coat, 2 coats lacquer and top coat with my rapid dry spray and drip dry as I was in a hurry!

This is one coat

this is with 2 coats

with top coat!

Thanks for reading! 

xxx

Weekly Blog Round Up!!!

Check out this weeks blog round up - there are some great ideas this week! Why not try them out?!

Have a super weekend, 

Claire xxx

Sarah stamped this sparkly tiger design http://spellbindingnails.blogspot.com/2011/07/bm207-sparkly-tiger.html

Claire used craft glitter and shellac to make a gorgeous pedicure http://toptwentynails.blogspot.com/2011/07/rockstar-glitter-toes-using-shellac.html

  

Ladyluck swatched a rare polish with cute holographic stars and moons in it http://ladyluckbeauty.blogspot.com/2011/07/i-give-you-moon-and-stars.html

Lena shared BeautyUK Glam nails in Yellow peril http://thestudentsguidetonailpolish.blogspot.com/2011/07/beautyuk-yellow-peril-nail-polish.html

Stacie create an illustration inspired cupcake manicure http://kawaiinailart.blogspot.com/2011/07/cupcake-nail-art-illustration-style.html

Sharon swatched the amazing Glitter Gal black holographic http://polishinfatuated.blogspot.com/2011/07/glitter-gal-black-holographic.html

Grace shows us how to do it like a pro! http://ooooohpretty.blogspot.com/2011/07/do-it-like-pro.html

Jen has had  a cute fruit themed week http://moondancerjen.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-fruit-week-day-2-citrus-fimo.html

Emily created a WAH nails inspired look http://emilysnailfiles.blogspot.com/2011/07/wah-nails-aztec-design-and-little-bit.html (welcome back em! XD)

Chell swatched up Butter London in Victoriana - Yum! http://polishwonderland-byshella.blogspot.com/2011/07/butter-london-victoriana.html