C is for Crimson...
This is my chance to showcase all of the beautiful, vibrant and sumptuously rich reds I have collected over the years! Let's face it, every nail-painting woman owns at least one ruby red nail polish because with one slick they can make you feel feminine in an instant! Perhaps not one for the shy and retiring, a red manicure will definitely demand attention. Here are some of my favourites...
OPI Born Red-y
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This is definitely a pink-toned red with a slight shimmer which is noticeable in the flash photograph. It is one of my more recent additions, from OPI's Germany Collection of 2012. A beautifully vivid red.
OPI The Spy Who Loved Me
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This one is a brighter, purer red that is more balanced in tone. However it is clear in the flash photograph that is awash with a glittery, shimmer. This means that it is a nice way to get the effect of a glitter nail polish without the dreaded, almost impossible task of removal! Maybe one best stashed away till christmas though...
Bourjois Rouge Escarpin
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This one is a classic red creme polish with no hint of shimmer at all. This perfect scarlet shade will suit most skin tones and thanks to the excellent formula, it will remain shiny for days!
Maybelline Deep Red
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This one is a slightly darker, more subtle red with a very delicate soft tone. I know I've raved about these polishes before but trust me they are definitely ones to watch! Something about this polish just screams elegance...
Topshop Nails Bad Habit
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This one paints slightly darker than the Bourjois and is also a pure creme polish. With a small brush, these Topshop polishes are slightly tricky to paint with but they're on trend range of colours definitely compensates for this.
Nails Inc Royal Ascot
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This one is a jelly polish with more of a tomato base colour causing the red to appear lighter in tone. To be honest I'm not really a fan of jelly polishes because despite the shine they produce, even with three coats, they can still appear slightly transparent, which you can detect from the no flash photograph. Still a nice, bold red for summer!
Nails Inc Victoria and Albert
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This is another mid-tone pillar box red and I have to admit, one of my absolute favourites! It applies perfectly and has a real depth of colour without becoming too dark. The cool tone to the polish makes it very wearable and it is certainly one to last throughout the seasons!
Nails Inc St James
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Last but not least, this one is another pinky toned, creme red that is perhaps more youthful than the deeper reds. It is from a collection of Nails Inc mini polishes and is super shiny! Would also work well in the summer with a golden, glowing tan!
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