BEAUTY Cosmetics

Berry Dark Shades

Written by JamieK

Ah, the winter!  Bring forth all dark collections, boots & stockings, and warm oversized sweaters.  At last we get to wear dark nail polishes that seemed too gothic to wear for the sunny summer months.  Purple shades being all the rage for the fall, these dark polishes are sure to make you feel berry happy!

Rimmel London 60 Second Quick Dry Nail Polish

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If you’re like me and don’t have the patience to sit around and wait FOREVER for your two coats of nail polish to actually dry you’ll enjoy this.  One coat is all you need, which believe me is very beneficial especially when you’re a righty trying to paint with your left hand. And the biggest plus of it all, it ACTUALLY dries in 60 seconds.  Shocking, but true. Try shades #610 Night Before and #850 Hard Edge

Shades by Barielle

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Ever wonder why when you do your nails at home they’re never as shiny as if you actually went to the nail salon.  For whatever reason no matter how much topcoat you apply, your hands always look like a bloody mess.  The reason why your manicure doesn’t look official has to actually do with the nail polish itself.  Shades by Barielle use salon quality nail lacquer to help give you that shine that we so long for.  I’m the worst when it comes to painting my own nails, its like a kid trying to color between the lines, it just doesn’t work.  So take it for me, this works and leaves your nails looking so polished and shiny you can’t bare to stare at them.  Try shades Lava Rock and Get Mauve-ing.

NailProductsSome fun extras are Become Nail Nourisher and Become Nail Strengthener, which helps prevent breakage and helps your nails grow.  Try these before you polish to really give your nails a manicured feeling.  With ingredients including jojoba oil to nourish & protect, tea tree leaf oil to keep the germs away, and vitamins A & E to rejuvenate, these are my go-to for keeping my nails strong, healthy & ready for whatever manicure I’m daring enough to try, even the darkest shades.  Perfect to keep an extra set in your travel bag, as well, to ensure you won’t be stuck with nails longing for a little love.

Disclosure: All products were provided for review. No monetary compensation was received for this review. All opinions belong to the author.

About the author

JamieK

a recent FIT graduate in search of the next best thing. She can't get enough of men in suits and unwinding with her favorite bottle of wine. A free spirited attitude that always gets the last word, there's never a dull moment. Her favorite activities are laughing hysterically, a night out dancing in the perfect party dress, and looking and feeling fabulous. She is currently obsessed with her super glossy black patent leather Louboutins, bold dresses, sushi, and can't imagine a day without her Blackberry.