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BATTLE OF THE DUPES #13: Essie vs. OPI
I have mentioned a few times (I think) that my favourite nail polish is Essie in Fiji, it's a really nice colour on pale skin tones as well as dark, I saw that there is an OPI dupe for it (according to Pinterest) and I have that shade in my collection so thought I would put them to the test. Prepped my nails prior to painting them by filing, buffing and pushing my cuticles back. First coat is patchy. Second coat and both still patchy. Third coat and the Essie is a solid colou
Alicia Maude
Jun 28, 2019


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #11: Essie vs. Nails Inc
I thought this Nails Inc shade was limited edition but it turns out that it's not, I got this in a magazine I have buffed and filed my nails as well as paint my nails with a base coat (CND Creative Play Base Coat). Now before I start I will explain how I am going to do this so I didn't think it would be fair to paint one hand with one nail polish and the other with the other nail polish because I am right handed so I generally get more wear and tear on them so going alphabeti
Alicia Maude
Jun 21, 2019


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #8: Essie vs. Sally Hansen
I found two photos of my nails and thought they looked similar so I have decided to see if they are dupes. I have buffed and filed my nails as well as paint my nails with a base coat. Now before I start I will explain how I am going to do this so I didn't think it would be fair to paint one hand with one nail polish and the other with the other nail polish because I am right handed so I generally get more wear and tear on them so going alphabetical with brands I will start on
Alicia Maude
Jun 12, 2019


Nail Polish Collection 2018 #Blogmas2018
I have stored my nail polish on top of my makeup drawers and thought I would show you them now before I redo my room and have a different way to organise them. What I have done is put them in brands on this blog post so you can see what I have but at the beginning I have put the treatments, basecoats, topcoats etc together. Also thought I would mention I am not a trained nail tech. Treatments & Bits Barry M Basecoat, Topcoat & Nail Hardener All In One Barry M Matte Topcoat Ba
Alicia Maude
Dec 15, 2018


Birthday & Christmas Wishlist 2018
I love giving gifts, I feel awkward when I get given a gift because I have a terrible poker face. I get asked by family and friends what...
Alicia Maude
Oct 27, 2018
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