As most of you know I’m a bit of a magpie when it comes to nail polish. For me there is nothing more eye catching than a sprinkle of sparkle to dress up those digits. So seeing as the festive party season is upon is I couldn’t resist the thought of opting for a sparkly red nail to compliment my seasonal mood…
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The Base
My first choice is this glorious ‘Red Passion’ by Max Factor Nailfinity collection. Considering that I don’t usually wear red regularly this baby bottle is the ideal size. It may be compact but what it lacks in volume it surely makes up for in colour oomf. A glossy ruby red That’s incredibly eye catching!
Unlike a few other red shades I’ve tried in the past it’s not too watery or streaky to apply, and although the brush is small in comparison to others it’s actually a blessing for those with more petite nail beds… I often find the larger applicator brushes quite clumsy when it comes to painting the pinkies. At £5.99 it may not be the best value for money in terms of size but it’s certainly a great formula that holds a glossy shine considerably longer than many of it’s rivals.
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The Top Coat
To give my nails the ultimate Christmassy feel I finished off the look by adding a gorgeous sparkly top coat of NYC Crystal Couture Ruby Queen. This immediately caught my eye on the shelf as firstly it’s more of a micro glitter as opposed to huge sparkly chunks – which I personally find a nightmare to remove! Just a few strokes of this and it totally transforms a classic red into a dazzling party look. At £2 it’s a steal, and although it’s the perfect fashion accessory for Christmas I’m pretty certain it will continue to get plenty of use well into the new year!
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The finished look
Think Wizard of Oz/Dorothy/Ruby Slippers *swoon* Isn’t it gorgeous? If a fierce glamorous red makes your heart pitter-patter then I guarantee you’ll love this dazzling duo just as much as I do!
What’s your favourite nail colour for Christmas? Are you a lover or loather of glitter polishes? Whatever your thoughts I’d love to read them in the comments below so do stop by & say a quick hello! Wishing y’all a fabulous weekend ahead 🙂
Cheerio chums…
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THE perfect Winter red! 👌🏼😌xx, Annie | Annie’s Beauty
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Isn’t it just huni? Although red’s not my usual go to colour I’m LOVING this combo for Christmas – so much so I know I’ll wear it into the new year 😉 hehe Thanks for stopping by chum XXXX
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You’re most welcome lovely! Such a festive colour indeed! 😘😘😘
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❤ XXXXXXX
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Love those combinations. A perfect way to bring in an instant glam and also, ideal to wear on the festive occasion as well.
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I have to admit they’re such a lovely pair together. I can’t help but think of Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz! Gorgeous 😀 hehe XXXX
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Of course, it is glittery gorgeous
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🙂 XXXX
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I think we’ve talked about this before, but I love glitter polishes but hate removing them! Doesn’t seem to stop me from wearing them though haha
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We sure have Jamie and I’m totally with you on that one – I just wish someone would invent a remover that easily takes it off! I personally find the larger glitter polishes a nightmare, thankfully this one is micro so it’s alot easier to remove 🙂 Like you it doesn’t seem to stop me too much either lol XXX
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Someone should come up with something. They would make a fortune!
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I agree…. need to get our thinking caps on Jamie, we could be millionaires this time next year huni 😉 hehe xX
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True! Now we just need someone who’s good with coming up with formulas and concoctions 😉
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Ah so perfect for the holidays! Very pretty indeed! ❤
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Awwh thank you sweetie 🙂 I do love a sprinkle of sparkle especially this time of year hehe XXXX
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Me too! I have a ton of sparkly polish on my toes right now! 😀
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Oh I really have neglected my toe nails – wearing boots literally everyday it just seems a lost cause lol Think it’s about time I treated them to a winter pedi 😀 XXXX
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That red is divine!! Absolutely divine and magnificent. Perfect for the holiday time. You have such happy nails 🙂 have you tried the brand OPI or Essie? Those are great too! Happpppppy Friday! Xoxo
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Thanks so much lovely – I do have happy nails at the moment, took ages to actually get them to stop breaking though!! *grrr* Haven’t tried either of those brand but I’d love to give Essie a go, the colour range looks amazing ❤ XXXXX
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Happy nails = happy dance 👯 yes, you’re right that Essie has a wide range of awesome colors and shades! Xo 💅
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Love your red nails!! So pretty and so festive! Red is such a classy shade! 🙂 XXXXX
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Awwh thank you Katie – oddly enough this comment didn’t show up on my reader alerts!!! How odd, just as well I scrolled through or you’d have been waiting a while on my replying huni lol lol Isn’t red fab? Though I always feel my hands look so chubby in bright colours, oddly enough I think the glitter helps to slim them out… must be the distraction haha But you’re right, it’s a gorgeous shade 🙂 Hope you’re enjoying a relaxed Sunday chum XXXXXX
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You’re welcome! It’s all good! You can take all the time you need to get back to me lol. Red is such a great color! I have some red polish I want to use to wear for Christmas. You’re funny! You do NOT have chubby hands! Though glitter does make everything seem better! lol. I had a nice Sunday thank you! I hope you’re having a great start to the week! 🙂 XXXXXXX
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Awwh thanks huni, I’d just hate to think you’d be wondering what on earth I was doing missing you out!!! lol I do adore a splash of red – more so this time of year but the sparkle reeeeeeally makes it for me!!! Oh I do… like a little row of sausages, I’m not keen on them but hey at least the nails are pretty lol lol XXXXXXXXXX
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Very festive with the glitter:) Love it:)
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Thanks huni… still wearing it!!! Think it’ll be staying put for quite a while lol x
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Your nails are looking amazing hun and I looove the color with the glitter ❤
((GLITTERS) ❤
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I think we’re a pair of glitter babes Galit as the both of us love a little bit of sparkle lol Glad you like it huni 😀 XXX
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Yeah we are, hehe 😃😄
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