Models Own/Diet Coke Freebies

Don't even ask why this picture is the wrong way around.  Grrrrrrrrr! Blogger is seriously vexing me tonight... 

Anyway, for those of you that are interested I thought I'd show you the Models Own/Diet Coke glosses I picked up.  You can select one gloss for free when you purchase of 2 bottles of Diet Coke (or in my case Diet Cherry Coke) from Boots.

 I got my 2 bottles of Diet Cherry Coke and selected Pure Plum from the four Christmas Kisses glosses in the collection.  I thought I'd see how I went with one, as I had never tried Models Own gloss before.  I needn't have worried. I loved them instantly.  Pure Plum is a sheer, non sticky gloss with plenty of Christmas sparkle - although it's not gritty! I cant bear that!  So on the way home, I made a slight detour for another 2 bottles of Diet Cherry Coke and grabbed Golden Nude as well.

(L-R) Golden Nude and Pure Plum

(L-R) Pure Plum and Golden Nude

I think I'll have to go back to pick up Glossy Pink and Lacquer Red before the offer expires on the 27th December.  Have you tried these glosses? What do you think?

NOTD: Orly Rage

Evening all.  Very quick NOTD using Orly Rage.  I know there has been much hype about this nail varnish and I have to say that I agree with the praise.  This is a gorgeous rosy toned metallic polish. It wont be to everyone's taste, but I personally like metallics on the nail or anything nail look that is out of the ordinary.  But hey, that's just my opinion.

This is a really easy polish to wear and has the potential to be a one coat polish. Well, if you don't balls it up like I usually do! 

So as usual, my manicure was starting to show a little wear and tear .So I turned to my faithful default manicure hero - the crackle polish.  I've been loving a new one of late, Models Own Smash Up polish in Purple.  Gorgeous, rich metallic (see a theme here?!) purple that I thought looked eye-catching over Rage.  I did say I liked out of the ordinary manicures.  Not a great picture, but you get the idea.

Anyone have any interesting nail combinations that you love and want to share? I'm all ears...

Ugh... is it nearly Monday again? Good news is that I have a Dentist appointment tomorrow afternoon. That sentence sounds all kinds of wrong. Looking forward to the Dentist, I must be crazy.  Wish me luck!!

80 Fulham Road - Possible dupe for Chanel Paradoxal?

I was catching up on a few new blog updates and noticed that that Helen from Just Nice Things had blogged about the much coveted Chanel Paradoxal nail varnish for AW10,  that is due to hit counters around 13th August.  It is without question a divine colour, however, if you have a look at Helen's review, she did make reference to it's lack of staying power and its propensity to chip/flake within a fairly short time frame.

I don't know about you, but  for me there can be nothing more disappointing than lusting after a product that fails to live up to your expectations.  Chanel is obviously a leader in the luxe make-up category, but if I buy into the whole "luxe" ethos, I expect "luxe" products for my "luxe" price-tag. I really hoped that this product would not fall into this category, as I would have liked it to become my first Chanel nail varnish!

 Now, having never tried the Chanel Paradoxal polish, I really cannot comment any further.  I do suggest you take a look at Helen's review.  That's the beauty of blogsphere. If you haven't tried it, there will be someone out there that has and is blogging about it!

 And while I decide if I can live with the slight chipping and flaking, I came across 80 Fulham Road by Nails Inc.  Could this be my money saving dupe?!  What can be better than a polish you already own?  I have asked Helen if she could do a quick comparison, as I believe she owns both polishes. So I wait to hear her expert opinion.  It does seem a little lighter than Paradoxal, so the question is can I live with that??

I also heard on Twitter that Models Own Purple Grey polish  was a cheaper alternative to Paradoxal.  Unfortunately, my local Boots do not appear to stock that shade at the moment, so I can't confirm or deny this either!

What do you think?  To dupe or not to dupe?