Not at all weather appropriate but hey while there's still clouds (and thunder and lightening yesterday!) I'll still be wearing black clothes and dark nails if I feel like it! Today's pick for my nails is Raspberry by Barry M. I love this dark vampy red, it's such a great polish for nights out and what I see as a 'smarter' nail colour.
As with most Barry M Nail Paints, it's really thick creamy and opaque. I used two coats but to be honest I could have gotten away with one! The only thing is that I always find this colour really difficult to paint on neatly... this may just be me haha. For my base coat I used my No7 So Smooth Base Coat (of course) and for my top coat I chose the Sally Hansen Doubly Duty Top Coat as I need to pick up another Sally Hansen Insta-Dri. Formula-wise the Double Duty Top Coat works just as well but I do miss the Insta-Dri-ing properties!
I've also seen that Barry M have released some new colours. They're not all for me but Cappuccino and Nude look gorgeous so I may have to have a little hunt for them soon...
What have you got on your nails at the moment?
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This colour looks lovely! I really need to try Barry M nail polishes, they look great.
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Definitely try them, they're so affordable and have such a huge range! x
Deletelove this colour!
ReplyDeletei'd probably wear it in autumn :-)
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Yes, it's definitely a more autumnal colour x
Deletei haven't noticed that BarryM came out with new colours, i must check them out. This colour is really nice and sophisticated :) I hate putting on dark colours too because its so hard to get it perfect lol. Thanks so much for sharing~xx
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Ah I know, it always shows up the imperfections! x
DeleteI'm wearing Opi "Ski teal we drop", it's dark but i've really been into dark colours lately. I think i may even continue wearing them during summer.
ReplyDeleteJust googled the colour - gorgeous! x
DeleteThus colour is really nice :)
ReplyDeleteDara xx
this is one of my favourite bayy m colours mine has nearly ran out now x
ReplyDeleteWah I know, some of my Barry Ms are starting to go gloopy but thankfully they're nice and cheap so I can stock up again x
DeleteI love vampy red nails! I've got a post scheduled of my favourite one, but I'll have to give this Barry M one a go as they're so reasonably priced x
ReplyDeleteMe too, I love this shade of red x
DeleteThis is such a favourite of mine, I always go back to it! Looks lovely on ya! =) x
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great colour :) x
DeleteI had this on last week and I had to force myself not to reapply it this week! It's such a stunning colour xo
ReplyDeleteHaha, I had to stop myself applying Essie Chubby Cheeks so I chose this! x
DeleteDefo one of my fave Barry M colours! x
ReplyDeleteAh me too! I love Coral and Mint Green as well x
DeletePretty colour-love raspberry shades. I'm wearing NYC Water Street Blue at the moment and I'm seriously impressed, espesh as it was only £1.79. Gonna go back and get a few more, hope the 3 for 2 offer is still on at Superdrug!
ReplyDeleteI just had a look, it looks lovely! Wah I know, 3 for 2s are so tempting! x
DeleteI usually go for dark colours too however i'm currently sporting a neon pinky/orange colour - trying to tempt the sun back into my life! x
ReplyDeleteThat sounds gorgeous! x
DeleteI just removed my OPI Mauving to Manitoba. It chipped like crazy, I had it on less than two days :/
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How annoying! That's the reason I don't buy expensive nail polishes as they'll all chip in the end and I like to change mine a lot x
DeleteI really like this kind of red colours!
ReplyDeleteI only own 2 Barry M nail polishes, but I quite like them!
Me too, for the price and range of colours you can't fault them x
DeleteI Love Rasberry. Actually it doesn't look too bad in this Spring/Winter/summer kind of weather :. Great blog btw.
ReplyDeleteJess xx
What a lovely colour, perfect for summer. I love polishes that have yummy names!
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