Spring Nail Polish Picks - Pastels, Brights and Glitter!


Spring nails

I would love to say that Spring is here and last week I was actually thinking that as I sat in my garden without a jumper on. But this week we are somehow back to snow... it is all very odd! So sadly we can't be saying it is spring just yet. Maybe next week though! 

But in preparation for warmer weather that will hopefully last, I pulled out all my nail polishes and selected all my favourites that would be perfect for spring/summer. I know that some people love their pastel shades and some love wearing bright shades come sunny weather so I have selected a mix and oh, my favourite glitter nail polishes for spring as glitter is sun light is just lovely! 

spring nail polish picks 2012 swatches

Barry M Strawberry Ice Cream, Maybelline Ivory Rose, Revlon Lilac Pastelle, Collection 2000 Fruit Loop, Barry M Mint Green. 

Spring bright nail polish picks 2012

No7 Coral Kiss, 17 Supreme Shine Wave, Rimmel Lycra Wear Tequila Sunset, Barry M Acid Yellow, Models Own Pink Punch. 

spring nail polish picks 2012 glitter top coats

Models Own Indian Ocean, Miss Sporty Sparkling Touch, Maybelline Cosmic Flash, Models Own Juicy Jules, Nubar 2010 Glitter Top Coat. 

 Tips for finding cheap summer nail polishes...

Like that urge to go out and buy a new summer wardrobe I also get that feeling with nail polish. I may not have touched some shades for over a year and so it is always nice to pick up a few new fun shades. So here is how I do that without spending too much. 
I am a huge lover of mini nail polish sets from higher priced brands like OPI, Essie and China Glaze. I have never tried Essie before but the mini sets have really caught my eye with each set costing around £10-£14 for 4x5ml mini nail polishes. The two sets perfect for summer are - Essie Mini Brights Collection £10 Asos - here and Essie Mini Summer 2011 Collection £11.85 Look Fantastic - here. Both sets are full of super bright shades that will last you the summer and longer! 

Or if you prefer OPI then the OPI Nice Stems Mini Set can be found on Amazon here for only £9.50 which is a great set to go for it you like your pink shades! 

Also something else I like to do is save up a few No7 £5 vouchers when they are around (I'm sure they will make an appearance in May) and then use them against the No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colours here which normally cost £7 meaning with the vouchers they would only be £2! The nail polishes are really great quality and they have a good mix of pastel and bright shades - I'm thinking I will need to get Poolside Blue as soon as the vouchers come back! 


I hope this was helpful! 

Fee xo.

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Great post, I love 'em all :) xxxxxxxxxx

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Love Collection 2000 'Fruit Loop'! x
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Great post w/ lovely ideas!! :)

My absolute favourites were the Collection 2000 Fruit Loop and Barry M Mint Green! And can't get any of the brands here in Portugal: how about that??

oh well ;)
xx raquel :)
I really want to try the Models Own Indian Ocean - fab post :) x
Ha, you and I are both after the same No7 polish as soon as the vouchers come back! Lovely collection of polishes, I really want the Nubar topcoat. x
Ooh this is a good idea! Will have to dig mine out and go through them all. I'm sure a few gaps in my collection will need to be filled...shame! ;)
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i need the nubar top coat! i just did the nail polish tag you had on your blog a few weeks ago - http://cloudsandcuticleoil.blogspot.co.uk/
<3 xx
I love pastels for spring :) My favourite here is the Barry M Mint Green, and I love the idea of layering pastels with glitter. For some reason I've always thought it wouldn't go as well as with dark, dramatic colours, but it actually looks really delicate and femine!^_^
Some gorgeous colours there! I'm definitely going to get a 'mini set' of some sort, I used to get nail polish sets every year for xmas / birthdays but not so much these days! xo
Ooh yay ilove these colors!

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I have some of the nail polishes you mentioned! I've always worn dark polish, but I'm really getting into brights and I love them :)
Mint green is super pretty! I'm so exicted when i see all the pretty colour round and about!
This has made me want Collection 2000 Fruit Loop, and I certainly don't need anymore polishes! xx
where did you buy the fake nails from?
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Where is a good supplier of Nubar in the UK? I've been scouring the tinterwebs and I can't find any. Is it just ebay? I'm planning on buying a bottle as my end-of-month treat...
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Hi Sarah,

Beauty Bay is your best bet and the cheapest really esp with free delivery!

I bought the Nubar one in this post from there, here is the page - http://www.beautybay.com/cosmetics/nubar/2010glit... but they have the whole range!

Fee x
Thank you so much. I've been eyeing these for ages!
I was so excited today when I found a dupe for the Miss Sporty Sparkling Touch. I've lusted over that nail polish for so long and I don't think Miss Sporty is available in Australia, now that I've got my hands on a dupe, I could not be happier! :D

By the way, I almost never comment on blogs, but I just have to say, I love yours!

Take care
xx

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