Models Own HyperGel Gel Effect Polish

Hey ladies how have you all been? Today I want to share with you three gorgeous polishes from the upcoming HyperGel collection from Models Own. I always look forward to their new collections because they are one of a handful of UK brands that offer on trend polishes at great value.

HyperGel polishes is said to offer wearers 'super-high-glossy gel-effect' nails with 'extra vibrant colour', which after testing I can certainly vouch for. Imagine the shine you get after a gel manicure and that plump finish, or that glossy finish you get from applying Seche Vite top coat well basically that is how glossy these babies are but minus the hassle of a top coat.

I'll comment on the formula of each polish below but overall they applied pretty smoothly and were all touch dry in a matter of minutes. They were all extremely pigmented and will be trying them out for stamping at a later date.

Ok on to swatches...

Cornflower Gleam is one of those shades that everyone should have in their stash. It IS the perfect cornflower blue and shouts Spring. Compared to the other polishes the formula seemed a lot thinner and the first coat seemed a little sheer. I was worried I'd struggle to get good coverage but on applying the second coat the polish evened out and dried to a super glossy finish.

Pink Veneer is an incredibly pigmented baby pink. Think Dior Tutu but slightly more vibrant. The formula for this was quite thick and is potentially a one coater, however, I used two out of habit

Lilac Sheen is a pretty lilac that reminds me of lazy summer days in a lavender field. It sits somewhere in between for first two formula wise. I'm not a huge lilac lover but if you are I would recommend this based on formula and pigmentation alone.

The HyperGel collection will launch exclusively in all UK Bottleshops on Saturday, February 8th, online on February 12th at www.modelsownit.com, in Boots from February 19th, and Superdrug from March 12th. They'll be priced at £5.00 each.
Currently there is an opportunity to get these beauties pre-launch at 50% off if Models Own reach 250,000 fans on Facebook. Last time I looked they were only a few hundred away so get ready to place your orders. Which ones will you be getting? I'm eager to try the white as I'm always on the look out for a white one coat wonder
*PR Sample

Elegant floral mani - NC-03

A bit of a palate cleanser today to see in the new year. For the base I used Models Own Peach Puff which I think clashes slightly with my skin tone! Then using Models Own Gold Digger I stamped the very pretty floral design from NailZ Craze Plate NC-03.

The overall mani is subtle yet chic :-)

Yay or Nay? Let me know what you think.

Have a great New Year everyone! XXX

Models Own Hed Kandi Ibiza Mix

Hello everyone!
So I had planned to upload this post yesterday but after an ugly turn of events which I'm sure you're all aware of I'm only just getting round to doing it now. I've have already shown you two polishes from the Models Own Hed Kandi collection, Balearic Cool and Hedonist which are both pretty stunning not only in colour but application as well. Today I want to show you the third and final bottle I picked up from the collection.

Ibiza Mix is a gorgeous multi-coloured glitter with a clear base. Here I have layered it over Balearic Cool and Hedonist.

The colours are slightly different but really it's not too dissimilar to OPI's Rainbow Collection or DL's Happy Birthday, don't you think? Overall I'm pleased to add another glitter like this to my collection. It dries fast and the glitter stays flat.

Have you picked this up yet?

Models Own Hed Kandi Hedonist

If you thought Balearic Cool was bright check this out! Hedonist is an eye-searing retina-burning pink neon which is so bright my camera got confused and thought it was an orange neon. And unlike Belearic Cool this is much more opaque and one coat is enough for perfect coverage. It dries to a matte/satin finish so a top coat is a must for those of you who prefer a glossy finish.

No top coat

My eyes!!

With top coat

I assure you that this is neon pink and not orange!

Neon glow.

I can't really see myself wearing this alone. I'd probably add a fun design or a black crackle polish to tone it down a bit. Do you like neon polishes?

Models Own Hed Kandi Balearic Cool

Today I want to show you one of the polishes I bought from the Models Own Bottle Shop in Westfield, it's Balearic Cool from their Hed Kandi Collection. This bright aqua polish is pretty in your face and definitely screams for attention.

Looking at it in the bottle I thought it would be a cream finish but it's actually a bit sorbet-esque. After about 3 coats you can still see my nail line peeping through underneath so I guess if that's not your thing then I would suggest using a white base. I would also recommend a white base if you have yellow nails because this might end up look a bit green. I highly recommend this if you don't have anything like this in your stash as it's fast drying and super glossy. Definitely a good purchase! What do you think of the new Hed Kandi Collection?

**CLOSED** Festive Giveaway - Win the Models Own Beetle Juice Collection

**NOW CLOSED**

First off I was to say thank you to all my regular readers and those who may just drop by once in a while for taking time out of their day, even if it's a minute or two to read my blog! I know I'm not a consistent blogger but I really do enjoy blogging for you guys and it's my way of removing myself from the realities of day-to-day life. I enjoy reading the comments and despite being pretty rubbish at responding I take note of everything that has been said.

When I bought my Beetle Juice set I ordered an extra set with the intention of giving it away and with Christmas around the corner and me wanting to say thank you I think now is the perfect time to give these beauties away!

Sorry to keep you guys waiting.
Good Luck!
Giveaway closes 31st December 2011 23.59 BST.

Who wants to win the entire Models Own Beetle Juice Collection?

If so stay tuned!

Models Own vs Accessorize

When I initially saw swatches of Models Own Pinky Brown I was sure we had a dupe on our hands. I couldn't have been more wrong as we shall see...

L-R: Models Own Purple Blue, Accessorize Aztec, Pink Spice and Models Own Pinky Brown

Pink Spice is way more pink where as Pinky Brown is almost purple in comparison. Pinky Brown is definitely more complex with no one colour really standing out like Pink Spice.

Please excuse my dry hands. I'm back on placement, washing my hands every 5 mins is taking it's toll.

I also decided to do a comparison of Models Own Purple Blue and Accessorize Aztec for you guys

Purple Blue has a brown base where as Aztec has a blue base. In certain light Aztec shifts to a very bright green where as Purple blue to a purple/magenta colour.

So what do you think?

Models Own - Beetle Juice, Beetle Juice, BEETLE JUICE!!

I've lost the will to live!! LOL. It has literally taken me all day to find the best lighting setup that demonstrates the multichromey-ness of these polishes. Multichromes are a flipping pain in the ass to photograph at the best of times but I didn't want to do a half-hearted job because if I'm not going to do it properly I might as well not do it at all right?

Was the wait worth it? You decide...

Golden Green
I thought I'd start with my favourite, a gorgeous shimmery green that when held at certain angles gives you that luminous green you see in unicorn pee polishes. It glows like how I'd imagine toxic waste would.

Pinky Brown
Seen this before? MAC Bad Kitty? Accessorize Pink Spice? When I saw swatches of this online before release I had a feeling it was going to be very similar. I have Pink Spice so can do a comparison if anyone is interested. Pink spice may be a little more pink in my memory serves me correctly.

Aqua Violet

I personally think Models Own should have concentrated on shimmers and this one demonstrates why. Gorgeous Aqua that flashes violet without much effort.

Emerald Black

This is the least duo/multichrome of the bunch. On the nails IRL the effect is hardly noticable. Under strong light (enlarge the photo) you can see the green and the dark dark blue. If only they had made the green brighter more glowly this would have been my fav.

Purple Blue
The most difficult one to photograph and my least fav. The effect is very obvious but the colour combo is doing nothing for me.

So in summery some of the colours I feel 'meh' about which you've probably picked up on however I'm totally smitten with the golden green! I'm glad I got them all though because I like them as part of a skittle like my first pic!
It's funny that pinky brown is the only one to sell out but it's one that we've all seen before with dupes readily available!

[Extra info: Pinky brown and purple blue are both glass-fleck (is that what it's called) multichromes and both are very sheer. I used 3 coats to get full coverage so they may be better layered over a black base.
The other three are shimmers and required 2 generous coats (I think I applied 3 for good measure). Unfortunately these polishes contain those nasty chemicals we all hate but on the plus side they do dry pretty fast!]

Hope this post helps you guys decide which polishes to buy! Let me know your fav!

A x