Barry M Gelly: Newest Editions

Anyone who has read my blog before will know that the Barry M Gelly polishes are just my all time favourites, even compared to my more high end polishes. Recently they released some new shades and I picked up three, all of which I absolutely adore! The three shades I picked up were Coconut, Elderberry and Damson, and I think my favourite is probably Elderberry. 

Elderberry is a very grey toned blue and its one of those shades that can just be worn all year round. As with all the polishes the formula is super thick and glossy and you only need two coats. Please excuse the messy painting, this colour was on my right hand and obviously I am right handed so...its the messy hand. 

Damson is a pretty bright cobalt blue that is very different to any other polish that I own. I actually only needed one coat of this really, but two would probably be better if you want it to last as long as possible. Again with this colour I think it would work well in the warmer months and also the colder months as its not too season specific. 

Lastly Coconut, which I have to show you on my toes (apologies to people with foot phobias) as I ran out of hands to paint. I had to paint from a broken bottle as the bottle just randomly broke where the lid should be screwed on, and it spilt all over my bed sheets which was not okay. I don't know if it was the heat or something but I wasn't impressed. Anyway, its a very pale off white/cream colour that I adore(d) (before I had to bin it). Again it took two coats but it went very glossy. 

There are a few more colours that I really want to try out from the new collection such as Olive which has had very mixed reviews. They're all £3.99 which is such a bargain! Have you got a favourite from the new colours? 

Barry M Gelly Collection

Hey readers!

I realise I haven't posted anything about nails and nail polish in a very long time, so I thought I would share with you my collection of Barry M Gelly polishes. 

These are my ultimate favourite nail varnish formulas at the moment because they're so thick and shiny. I have now got 6 more to get till I have completed the whole set - and I aim to have this done by Christmas (if my bank balance allows me to haha).

I have to say, considering these are only £3.99 each - they stay on so well and don't chip easily. For me this is a must as my job involves opening boxes and stuff so my nails often get ruined. I love that they are so shiny, and therefore don't necessarily require a top coat. When I use these polishes to do my nails if I'm going out, I often will apply a top coat. But if I'm simply doing them before bed I won't bother because it adds to the drying time - and no one wants "sheet nails". I think I may have to invest in a Seche Vite Top Coat.  

  

The only downside that I can think of is that they can take a while to dry if you apply two coats. However, if you apply thin coats then they will dry a lot quicker, or you could even invest in some Elegant Touch Rapid Dry Spray which I absolutely love as it makes your nails touch-dry in seconds. 

Literally guys, go out and buy these polishes!!

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