Nails Inc Magnetic Polishes

Now, when I speak to most people about magnetic nail polish they assume that it gives my nails the ability to pick up small metal objects.  For those people who haven't seen this type of polish before, it doesn't.... sorry!

So what is it?  It's a polish that creates a cool 3D kind of effect on the nails when a small magnet is placed over the top.
I first saw the magnetic polishes by LCN on various blogs.  I'd never seen anything like this before, although from what I gather this isn't a new thing!  Shortly after I saw that, Nails Inc announced they were bringing out their own range of magnetics and I ended up pre-ordering their first 3 colours straight away!

Nails Inc Magnetic Polish Collection £13 each from nailsinc.com

Chinese New Year Inspired Manicure

With the arrival of the Chinese new year I wanted to do something simple but effective on my finger tips.  I decided to go with a red and gold colour scheme as these are both traditionally associated with Chinese new year.  Red, of course, reminds me of the red envelopes that are given to children containing money.

I don't wear a lot of red on my nails but I dug out Tate by Nails Inc.  This is a delicious deep, cherry red colour with a creme finish.  Perhaps not exactly the right shade but it was the best I had.  I love Nails Inc polishes.  I always find they apply so easily and smoothly.