If there’s one colour I always feel drawn to when shopping for nail polish, it’s lilac. Okay, so some often see it as a bit wishy-washy but in my opinion it’s beeeeautiful. Girly but not tooooo girly, soft enough to go with most outfits, a great everyday colour, works in summer, works in winter… particularly in some of the gorgeous icy shades *swoon*
So to pay homage to such a versatile shade, I’ve showcased some of my very own luscious lilacs and prettiest purples! Sitting comfy? Then let’s take a closer peek at today’s mani menu…
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Barry M Chameleon Nail Polish in Lilac
A gorgeous icy- grey is what this can only be described as. It really is a stunning multi-tonal shade that has to be seen in real-life to be fully appreciated! I quite often wear these colours in winter as they’re just so fresh and crisp, however these cool tones are equally beautiful for summer months and go with so many outfit colours too! Ideal for those who love metallics but prefer just a slight whisper of lilac. For extra longevity coat nails with a layer of micro sparkle polish… it’ll help lift the icy tone, bring out the metallics and keep your colour as long-lasting as possible!
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Barry M Gelly Hi Shine in Prickly Pear
For me this is the classic ‘lavender’ tone. It’s so darn pretty, and surprisingly beautiful on soft tanned tootsies – if anything it makes the tan stand out just a little bit more. A classic holiday shade, this is one shade of lilac I never get tired of wear. The formula of the Gelly Shine could be a little thicker in my opinion as it can be quite streaky unless several coats are applied, however if worn correctly & with a high quality top-coat this can look amazing. I love it ❤
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Rimmel London 60 Second Super Shine in Lovey dovey
I love, love, LOVE this colour. Rimmel always seem to get their shades bang on trend, and how cute is the name?! A classic soft berry shade this beautiful polish can actually look quite deep compared to the bottle. For me this is the perfect playful purple shade for summery themed nails. It’s bright and beautiful – a treat to wear all year round in fact. Check out the huuuuge range of colours on the Rimmel London website in the link below!
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Avon Nail Wear Pro
This colour always reminds me of Parma Violets, do you remember those strange little sweeties that taste suspiciously like wild flowers? Natually it smells nothing like them but as for the nail colour it’s a stunner. Soft grey undertones make it such a great colour for everyone. It’s not too girly, yet still eludes a touch of sweet femininity. Is there any colour this shade wouldn’t work with right now? Okay, so the formula could be a little longer lasting considering it’s branded as a ‘pro’ product, however with a great top coat it’s pretty resilient up to about 4/5 days before any wear or tear starts showing. Pretty standard, but the tone wins me over every time 🙂
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New York Color In A Minute Nail Polish in Prince Street
Okay, so it’s not (exactly) lilac… but…. never-the-less it’s SUCH a gorgeous shade of purple that’s perfect for a night on the town, a rich sassy colour for summer or deep dressy tone for winter. All in all it’s the ideal purple, and if truth be told one of the most popular shades I ever sold in bridesmaid dresses when I owned my bridal suites. But then, who could resist such an amazing shade? It’s a collection staple for sure as not only does it work well with bright coloured outfits, it also works incredibly well with neutral colours too. A pop of Prince Street & a pair of nude peep-toe stilettos = utterly stunning gals ❤
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The Close Up
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Are you a fan of light lilacs & playful purples? Have you any recommendations for beautiful lavender nail colours? Whatever your thoughts I’d love to read them in the comments below so do stop by for a chatter! Wishing y’all a fabulous weekend
Cheerio chums…
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Catch me on:
Lilac is my go to colour for the summer,along with colour. It’s such a happy colour 😊.
Fab post as always xx
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Oooh I adore it too Mecia, I also find it such a happy colour – it’s totally inoffensive, not at all garish but still really cheery! Glad you enjoyed the post huni, and thank YOU for leaving such a lovely comment for me to read! You’re a wee gem ❤ Hope you have a super weekend *hugs* XXXX
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Great minds think alike….I’m wearing a Barry M lilac right now with a purple stripe down the middle…it makes my nails look longer. I love the idea of using it as the base and doing white tips. I usually do contrast tips but I’ll try that when my nails are a little longer.
Do you have any recommendations for a good white that’s opaque in one layer for this? Thanks x
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Oooh that sounds lovely!!! And what a great illusion for shorter nails, I could do with that right now as mine have broke (yet again! lol) Honestly I’m still on the hunt for a reeeeally good white too! I reckon Essie would probably be a good place to start but personally I think the stamping polishes would be the ultimate white as they’re slightly thicker than regular polishes. I’ve been meaning to order some from Konad so when I get round to it I’ll definitely try a white tip and report back! 😀 Hope you have a lovely weekend huni and are keeping as well as can be!! Always lovely to hear from you 🙂 XXXXX
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So many pretty shades of lilac – one of my favourite colours!
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Ahh me too Em, just love it ❤ Hope you're keeping well lovely and have a lovely weekend wee chum! 😀 XXX
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All of these purple shades are gorgeous Karen! 💜
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I’m such a fan of them too huni, always hard to know which one to pick lol lol XXXXX
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Prickly Pear by Barry M is one of my all time favourites xxx great lilac nail polishes xxxp
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Awwh Em, I was just thinking about you earlier and am sooooo sorry I haven’t got over to catch up with you! Have been smitten with a horrid case of the summer lurgies! Only I could catch a blooming head cold this time of year huh?! lol However I’m shattered and it’s knock me for six, just wanted you to know I haven’t forgotten about popping over!! I’ll have a couple of weekly catch-ups to catch up on soon! lol
Ps: Prickly pear is divineee! Love it sooo much!! Aren’t they all so pretty?! *swoon* hehe xxxxx
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No worries Karen xxx I hope you feel better soon, summer colds are the worst 😔 xxx
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Not sure if it’s a cold or just allergies now, have everything in me to calm the coughing down Em’s ready to pull the throat clean outta myself lol You’re top of my list chick 🙂 XXXX
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Lilac is one of my favourite colours ever!
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Me too Grace – I adore it sooo much 🙂 Thanks for stopping by huni!! XXXX
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No worries, feel free to check out my blog 🙂 xxxx
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Thanks so much, will do Grace 🙂 XXX
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Thank you Karen 🙂 xxx
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Super pretty! Love the lush lilacs. Reminds me of ice cream and a bubble bath 😀 you have the prettiest nail polish shades. What day is it?!!! FRIDAY! Xoxo
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Haaaa brill!!! Love Lush sooo much ❤ Ooooh YAYAYAY for Friiiiiday! It's here!!! *woo hoo* XXXXX
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Friday = hot like an oven over here!! The fan is blowing in my face. Abhhhh, the breeze 🙂 I hope you have a great weekend!! Xoxo
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Ooooh I dislike intense heat like that too – it’s getting into the car that kills me. It’s awfulllll 😦 Had a lovely weekend thanks huni, hope you did too 😀 XXXXX
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I wonder how people do it in say Arizona or Palm Springs with over 100 heat. Whoaaaaa! Thank goodness for AC 👍🏻 xoxo
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Absolutely not idea… my life would be purely lived in doors under air con vents lol XXXXX
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You and me both would do that! You know what would be fun?! If it rained Skittles. Yummmm or Cheetos. Xo
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I’m not sure why your post isn’t popping up on my newsfeed, but I watched your YouTube video of Emma and she was absolutely a natural at Irish dancing!! Bravo to her on getting trophies!! Great job to her and that guy, I don’t remember if you mentioned his name but he was incredible! Fun video Karen! Two big thumbs up for you and Emma!! Xoxoxo
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😦 Awwwh sorry to hear that it’s not appearing huni. No idea what’s happened with it… maybe just a wee glitch?! Isn’t he awesome- his feet are soooo quick, such a lovely guy too, the kids all adore him! Awwh thank you for the thumbs up huni 🙂 XXXXX
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Ahh those damn glitches. Hopefully your little posts will pop back up. His feet are also happy feet! Yayyyy. Have you done Irish dancing before? 😄👯xo
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Yep, i think all is back on track 🙂 Nope huni, I’ve never been an Irish dancer just Em’s!!! 😀 XX
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Do you think Gomez or Boris would enjoy Irish dancing? 😀 flora wants to learn salsa dancing with a side of chips and dip hahah 🙂
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Hmm not sure Gomez is a dancer of anything… more of a sleep walker lol Hahaha fab Flora 😀 XXXX
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A sleep walker to the cat dish. And in my case, sleepwalker to the refrigerator. Yessssss. Xo
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Right there with ya on that one! lol xx
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Almighty, we are on the same train and wavelength hahah 👍🏻❤️ xo
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I really love the deep egg plant pastel shade from Rimmel London. Have an awesome weekend Karen
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Me too huni!!! Such a stunning colour on, pics don’t do it justice I’m afraid!!! Wishing you a super duper weekend too huni, let’s hope it’s a good’un 😀 XXXX
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Thank
You and I hope you too have the most fantastic one
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Love all the shades!
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It’s so hard to choose Jamie!!! Still wondering which to use next lol Hope you’ve had a lovely weekend huni XXXX
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Omgosh, they are so pretty (wow) 😍💅
I want them all, love the lilac shades, gorgeous 😍💕
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Oooh I know Galit – they’re beeeeauitful! Can never decide which one to wear… that’s the issue with choice – and of cours me being so damn indecisive!! lol lol XXX
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LOL
Yeah I know, I’m the same 😀
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Lol, yeah i know… I’m the same 😀
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OMG now I want all of these. They are so summery!
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hehe Aren’t they fab?! Worst thing is trying to figure out which to wear first lol XXXX
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Lilac is my favorite for nails! As a matter of fact, it’s the color I’m currently wearing right now!! Lol. I love that Rimmel color!
JennyLovesBeauty♥
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Me too Jenny, I just adore it so much and it works well with almost every outfit I have! 😀 Oh the Rimmel is lovely, and even better in real life!!! Such a vibrant colour ❤ Lovely to chat with you Jen, thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂 XXXX
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You have such a lovely collection of purple polishes Karen! Loving all of these shades. That avon shade is speaking to me in particular.
xo Anne – Doves & Roses
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That Avon shade is absolutely gorgeous, in fact one of my other friends spotted it on my shelf and asked if she could borrow it immediately – think it has that effect, it’s just so incredibly lovely! I just knew it was your type of shade as it’s more into the greyish lilac tones… love it, so chic 😀 hehe xxxxxx
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It is divine. You’re right: I always gravitate towards grey-infused colors and pastels. xx
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You know I knew that already 😉 lol lol xxxx
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I absolutely love this post! Purples (especially lilacs) are my fave! You have such a nice collection. The NYC one is super pretty. I think my favourite has to be the Avon shade though!
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Awwh thank you Jess, really glad you like the post and the colours I’ve chosen! I have such a hard time picking which ones to wear from this bunch as they’re all soooo pretty 😀 hehe Yes, the Avon is gorgeous – and even prettier in real life too ❤ Thanks so much for stopping by huni 🙂 XXXX
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