Good morning all!

I'm an absolute nail polish junkie!  It's a fact that I can't walk past Boots or a nail polish stand without inspecting or buying a colour or two.  I'd literally try anything - I'm not pretending like I'm very good, but I'm up for anything new and different.

So here are some picks of favourite nail polishes:

There's no guarantee that the sky will remain this shade of azure blue over the summer, but you can ensure a bright day with a slick of this colour-popping polish
POP Beauty nail polish in Pacific Hoot, £13 (part of a set of three), exclusive at ASOS.com

If you're a die-hard red polish kind of gal, opt for a warmer shade for the summer months - I love this tomato-y hue
B. Quick One-coat professional finish nail polish in Bang, £4.99, Superdrug

Pastel shades made for the prettiest fingernails - and what's more, this Models Own polish is scented with a fruity fragrance
Models Own scented nail polish in Banana Split, £5, ASOS.com

Chanel's new-for-summer Azuré nail polish has me longing to swim in the sea
Le Vernis nail polish in Azuré, £18, Chanel (available 31st May)

This gorgeous green nail varnish from Toppers is called Rad - and it's certainly that
Nail polish in Rad, £5, Topshop

Nails were pale and interesting on the runways at Marc Jacobs, Rag & Bone and Stella McCartney - get the look with celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann's white polish
Deborah Lippmann nail polish in Like A Virgin, £14, exclusively at House of Fraser

Forget nail art; the hottest trend in nails right now is feather-effect polish
Nails Inc. Feathers nail polish in Chester, £11, ASOS.com

Not only is Illamasqua's UV polish very pretty...

...it also glows in the dark! Too cool.
UV nail polish in Séance, £15, Illamasqua

Ciate's super-fun Caviar Manicure will make your nails look like they're covered in hundreds and thousands - sweet!
Caviar Manicure nail polish set in Tutti Frutti, £18, Ciate

Coral is a summer nail colour classic and looks particularly great against a tan - this new shade from M&S is the perfect hue
Limited Edition nail polish in Bright Coral, £3.50, Marks & Spencer

Add a slick of neon polish to your nails for an instant on-trend update
Models Own nail polish in Pink Punch, £5, Boots and modelsownit.com

Orange is having a moment right now, and a zesty nail varnish is the easiest way into the trend
NARS nail polish in Madness, £14.50, ASOS.com

High-shine metallics are big news this season thanks to the likes of Burberry Prorsum and Jonathan Saunders
Summer Party In A Bottle 3D glitter polish in Grosvenor Gardens, £11, Nails Inc














So these picks should take you through colder weather AND those lovely summer months when highly polished nails will make ALL the difference.

Hope you enjoy and see a couple that takes your fancy.

 

Three Polishes to Perk Up Your Pedicure

Ready for open-toe season? I've chosen three shades that are sure to put you—and your toes!—in party mode this spring. Whether it’s day or night, there’s a polish to match any occasion this season.

At a picnic

Keep it relaxed with a soft, muted lilac. The color will make your toes look dainty and feminine, but not too girly to hang out with the boys! These cute new polishes are from the UK, and we love the miniature bow adorning each bottle.
SexyatMidnight recommends: Ciaté Nail Varnish in Sugar Plum

Rocking out at a festival

Embrace your inner festival goddess and paint on the boldest color in your paintbox: Canary yellow! The tone will help you stand out from the crowd and looks fantastic with summer sandals.
SexyatMidnight recommends: Models Own Lemon Meringue

For evening cocktails

Your toes are missing out on the fun if you stick to red or baby pink shades, so amp up the twilight happy hour with a vibrant fuchsia lacquer! It looks just as gorgeous with a little black dress as it does with a white suit.
SexyatMidnight recommends: Revlon Colorstay Longwear Enamel in Wild Strawberry









Enjoy!

Hed Kandi and Models Own

So it's nearly bank holiday again and usually that would mean I'd be raving about dainty pastel hues for the occasion - and trust me, there are some lovely shades out there - but I've just spied these and now I'm having second thoughts...



Left to right: Beach party, Balearic Cool, Disco Heaven, Ibiza Mix and Hedonist

Introducing Hed Kandi for Models Own! These shades aren't your usual Bank-Holiday-friendly fare, but I've fallen for them anyway. You might be wondering why Models Own has teamed up with Hed Kandi on this range; seems obvious the good folks at the brand realised that party-fabulous tunes and amped-up nail colour go hand in hand.



Left: Balearic Cool with two coats of Ibiza Mix. Right: Beach party

The holographic glitter polish, aptly named Ibiza Mix, is stunning. Beach Party, the fluoro orange shade, is a go-to summer colour that really speaks for itself. I've always been fond of Models Own's neons - they're quick to dry and one coat is nearly always enough for bright-as-you-like colour.

These retail for £5 each or alternatively you can buy 5 polishes for £20 on the Models Own website.  They can also be bought at Boots or River Island.

I'm in love with all the shades...time to go shopping!