MELLIES CORNER

I have used 2 coats of the Barry M Speedy nail polish in Turbo Charged for the above mani.
It is such a gorgeous peach, coral colour with the smallest hint of shimmer. Soooo nice, I really like it.

This is my third Barry M Speedy purchase (the others will appear on le blog soon) and I will repurchase more, mainly for the new shades and the speediness in which they dry. However I am not a big fan of the brush - application. For me the polish applied quite gloopy and the brush is not as fluid as I like, which meant more cleaning and touch-ups were required. Also I have found as the nail polish dries pretty quickly, you do need to be quite precise on both coats or you may get a weird patch that was a little streaky or has not been applied the best.

Other than that for the price and availability, the speedy nail polishes are still ones I will use again, but with my cotton bud or corrector pen at the ready!

Hello all,

Can you believe we are 6 months into the year already! What is happening to time?

This is a special week over here as it has been a year since I have started blogging on Mellies Corner. I thought I would try to do some 'special' nails in celebration of this benchmark and this is the mani I was able to create.


I originally wanted to do a leaf design, but that was way too structural for my skills, so I settled on the untamed grass look. I am so happy with the end results as I am not great at nail designs, and I think this came out pretty decent.

The Beauty UK - White Out provided my base for this mani.
I then used Rimmel - Do Not Disturb to add the 'grass' strokes from the inner bottom left corner of my nails, with my Models Own nail thin brush.
Barry M - Waikiki was then used to add some highlight and definition to the grass.

As the 'grass' design is quite fluid I found it super easy to do as it didn't have to be symmetrical or match the other nails to a T.
I also think it is a spring/summer appropriate mani to wear, due to the white nail polish and highlights of the brighter green polish.

I will also be hosting my first ever giveaway soooonish to celebrate Mellies Corner turning one so do keep your eyes peeled for that - I cannot wait.
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 Hey everyone, hope you are all well :).

I am back with another weeks Monday mani. This week we have a shade and a formula I am so happy with.

This nail polish is just yum! So pink, so creamy, so easy to apply! The best bit - it really does stay. I had no chips for 4 whole days which in itself is just a miracle. I used 2 coats of Revlon Colorstay Passionate Pink for this mani.
I think this is a great pink for the Spring/Summer months as it is so bright but without being a neon shade, making it easy to wear.
There is something about this formula that I really enjoy using. The brush is a great shape for a smooth application without too much tidying up around the cuticles needed. I also bought this nail polish in T K Maxx for £2.99 I mean yes yes yes.
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Finally I have a Monday Mani up.
It may have only been a week .... but it feels like an eternity lol.
My nails have grown and are doing pretty well if I may so my self, so I thought I would put a little effort into my mani this week.

Hey guys, after a few days absence I am back with my mani of the week. Hope you are all well :)

I have also added some new polishes to my ever growing collection so will have loads of fresh Monday Mani's up....eventually with some nail art but you know, little steps and all that.

Just look at how the sun is bouncing off this bottle - I need no more encouragement.
This is definitely an oldie but a goodie, and I happily found it in the back bedroom shoved behind some body creams.
This is a true to name Coral nail polish that also applies so well. I did not buff my nails before application and the end result was pretty flawless. What better colour for the brighter weather we are getting this side of the year also xx.

I am so glad to have this little gem in my ever growing nail collection.

This is one of those staple nail shades, the classic true burgundy nail polish which suits all. The formula is also really easy to apply and does last really well. I wore this colour for 5 days and only had one chip on my left hand. This Burgundy Kiss nail polish has become a firm favourite of mine. It is definitely a must have nail polish which is also so affordable at £2.99 from good old Superdrug.

Hello lovelies, wishing you all a wonderful start to your week.

For this weeks Monday Mani I wanted to share with you a little pink beauty from Nails Inc.
What better way to begin your week than with a dip into the pink pool of pinkdom lol.

My lovely friend Poumy aka Zoe who I have mentioned many a time on Mellies Corner (we love you Poumla) gifted me this gorgeous nail polish as part of my birthday gifts. Thank you :).

Hey guys, happy bank holiday Monday woop woop.

This weeks nails I am not loving and cannot wait to whip them off me nails.

Hey hey ya'll.

I used to love pink nails....you guys know how I feel about pink :). But after a few failed mani's with pink polish I was not interested at all. Sometimes I find that pink nail polishes, especially for darker skin tones can be quite dull, and no body wants daisy-o-dull nails. I am a happy bunny to have found the following nail polish just in time for the brighter weather.

Even though the name of the polish is catchy, the polish is definitely more on the dusty pink side of the lavender rainbow.

I am all the way in love with this weeks Monday Mani nails.

Spring is a-coming and I am all excited as it is one of my favourite seasons.
I wanted my nails to reflect my very pleasant mood and sunshine through my window (although it is freezing outside).

 I am really loving Beauty UK nail polishes at the mo. The formula, colour depth of their polishes are wonderful, and they are so price friendly too. This shade is so lovely a real creamy golden yellow, which applied opaque after 2 coats. I rushed to take these pictures as the sunlight was just in the right place hence why I haven't cleaned up my nails properly :) xx.

I am no nail snob and will pretty much test out/use most nail polishes if the colour is up my street. I saw this pretty polish on Asos in the sale and added it right to my bag. I have been on a search for my perfect red....but unfortunately, the search is not over.
This is a orange based red shade, but not exactly what I am after at the mo. The application of Pop Beauty's nail polish is great. Standard brush with a slightly thicker formula, which applies opaque after 2 coats. I will definitely purchase another Pop Beauty nail polish however in the sale as the are normally priced £6.50 and I'm not convinced (yet) that they are worth it xx

I love love love this nail polish, a pale mint green colour which really does not dull the skin tone. Applies like a dream and wraps the nails in minty goodness. A classic colour that I never thought I would like, but have been pleasantly surprised by. I wanted to add a little somethin' to my nails so went for the trusty dots down the centre of my nails; and I am pretty pleased with the finished look xx.