I guess it may be a summer cliché but I have been LOVING pastel nails recently. I am far too fair to pull off pastels any other time of year, so now I have the teeniest bit of a tan, it's my time! I am currently rocking Essie's Mint Candy Apple (top right) on my toes and I have had so many compliements on it already. Last summer I had by toes Shellac'd in a very similar colour and it really does liven up even the most boring black sandals.
I have also been loving another Essie polish, Fiji on my fingers. There is something so simple about this polish with its baby pink hue that commands respect as a daily go to. For days when coral is not the one or as a work polish this one is great. Doesn't chip easily and goes super shiny with a decent top coat. Winner.
The two Ciaté polishes I got in my Advent Mini Mani Calendar back in December and at the time I didn't think I would get much wear out of them....I simply needed to wait until it warmed up a bit! The lavender colours varnish is called Sugar Plum and again looks smashing with a bit of tan (fake or otherwise). I haven't tried this one yet on my toes but it is next on my list when I remove the Mint Candy Apple.
The baby blue colour from Ciaté is called Ferris Wheel is like no others I have in my collection. I am typically attracted to periwinkle blue shade but this one is a true pastel. Almost a duck egg hue (and in fact very similar to many of my kitchen accessories) this one would be great as an alternative to Fiji as it is pale enough to go unnoticed on a day to day basis but the colour really shoes through in natural sunlight...perfect in a summer polish.
Essie polishes are available from Boots and Online for £7.99 each (Mint Candy Apple & Fiji).
Ciaté polishes are available from Selfridges and Online for £9 (Sugar Plum & Ferris Wheel).
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