Nails Inc. Reading vs. China Glaze Electrify

I have been wanting to do this comparison since the first swatches of the China Glaze Capitol Colours first came out. I thought they looked a lot a like and boy was I right. The only real difference in these two shades to me are the formula and ratio of red glitter . The nails inc formula is much smoother than the China Glaze.  Of course being  glitters they are both rough but the nails inc is just a little bit smoother. The nails inc also seems to have a more even gold to red glitter ratio where as the China Glaze has a bit more gold than red glitter.

China Glaze Electrify and nails inc Reading

nails inc Reading Label

China Glaze Electrify Label

 I think that on the nail Reading comes out maybe a hair darker than Electrify but I think it is mainly due to the red glitter. My Electrify also seemed a bit thick. I don't know if it was just my bottle or if it is the formula. 

As far as availability the China Glaze will be your best bet as it is newly released and is reasonably priced.  Unless you were lucky enough to have found Reading, the nails inc may be a little harder to come by, as it was a part of last summer's LE Music Festival Special Effects collection.  I was lucky enough to grab it while I was at the Nails inc flagship store in London this past October.

So what do you think?  I think these two are so close that they can be called dupes.  I hope you have enjoyed my first comparison post.  As always, thanks for looking.

Love,

Becky xx 

Mardi Gras!!!

Happy Mardi Gras!!! So today is the post I have been waiting for to show you my coveted nails inc. glastonbury. I bought this polish back in October when I was is London. I popped into the flagship nails inc shop and this is one of the beauties I got my hands on!

nails inc. glastonbury and Illamasqua Boosh

When I sat in my hotel room looking at all my purchases, I thought to myself that this would be the most awesome Mardi Gras polish. I used  two coats of nails inc. glastonbury layered over one thick coat of Illamasqua Boosh. (Which incidentally I bought in London on the very same day at the Illamasqua flagship shop!) 

nails inc. glastonbury layered over Illamasqua Boosh

nails inc. glastonbury layered over Illamasqua Boosh

Isn't it gorgeous!?!? Look at that glitter!!! nails inc. polishes can be purchased through Sephora for $9.50.  Unfortunately they do not carry glastonbury.  If you live in the UK or Ireland you can order directly from nails inc via their website.  Illamasqua polish is also available through Sephora for $14. You can also purchase through their website and they do ship internationally.

macro shot

Isn't glastonbury the perfect Mardi Gras polish?  I just love it such gorgeous colors!  Not to mention the name rocks too! I hope you have enjoyed my Mardi Gras post.  Thanks for looking.

Love,

Becky xx

Christmas Layering #1

I have been playing around with the many Christmas polishes I have been buying recently and I decided to do some seasonal layerings. I do so love a good layering. The first one is the combo of China Glaze Phat Santa with nails inc electric lane holographic topcoat.  I was a bad blogger and wore this one for a week before I finally got around to taking pics. I really wanted to take these in the sun but the weather just was not co-operating with me and I have been really not feeling to great this past week. So we have light box pics of this layering. 

nails inc electric lane holographic topcoat and China Glaze Phat Santa

China Glaze Phat Santa 

nails inc electric lane holographic topcoat

Super macro 

I am in love with this nails inc topcoat. It is so gorgeous I just want to slather it over everything! :) But I will let the the pictures speak for themselves! Isn't it just gorgeous?!

Christmas Layering #1

Christmas Layering #1 

Christmas Layering #1

Christmas Layering #1

Christmas Layering #1

Christmas Layering #1 Look at that holo goodness!!!

Christmas Layering #1

Christmas Layering #1

What do you think? Have you tried the nails inc electric lane holographic topcoat? I just can't take my eyes off of it. I hate that I couldn't get a sunlight pics of it. Oh well, let it go Becky! LOL! I hope you enjoyed it as much as me. Thanks for looking.

Beckyxx

My London Haul

Here is a comprehensive view of the massive shopping I did while I was in London. I hope you enjoy as this post will be picture heavy.

First I will re-visit my Illamasqua Flagship store haul. I could have lived in this store.  The sales girl that was helping me was c'est magnifique!! I can describe this store in one word: Incredible!

Illamasqua Haul

Freak Perfume Deluxe Gift Set 

Pure Pigment Loose Eye Shadows  Clockwise from top: Queen of the Night, Zeitgeist,  Beguile and Berber.

Nail Varnish Boosh and Spartan (came as a set)

Nail Varnish Ruthless and Untold (came as a set)

Nail Varnish Elope

Nail Varnish Hemlock (came with Freak Perfume)

Powder Blusher in Beg

Pressed Powder in 135

Skin Base Foundation in No. 04

 I couldn't believe I found the OPI Muppet collection in London rather than here at home! I bought all but one of the glitters.

OPI Nail Lacquer Muppet Collection Glitters Left-Right: Fresh Frog of Bel-Air, Divine Swine, Rainbow Connection,  Gettin' Miss Piggy With It, Gone Gonzo

Next up is the haul from the nails, inc flagship store. This store was kinda small but with polish everywhere.  The lovely sales girl willingly helped me with my extensive list! But unfortunately, the three colors at the top of the list were unavailable! :(

nails, inc haul

Left to right: Glastonbury, Reading, Victoria & Albert, Union Street, Gatwick and Heathrow

Left to right: Hatton Garden, London Bridge and Chelsea Embankment

Left to right: Downing Street, Old Park Lane and Regent Street

Left to right: Kensington Caviar hand lotion, Lowndes Square, Lennox Square,  Berkley Square  and a glass file (this was my gift with purchase)

 Next is a few items I found at Boots and Superdrug near my hotel. I was super excited to find the Gosh polishes.

Barry M nail paint in Red Glitter and Blue Glitter, Gosh Nail Lacquer in Gasoline and Purple Heart and Rimmel London eye shadow in True Union Jack

 I kind of stumbled across a Lush store at Liverpool Street train station. So I decided to try a couple items. Needless to say, I will definitely be buying more Lush products in the very near future (even if I have to order online since there is no Lush store where I live).

Lush Bubblegum lip scrub and Lemony Flutter cuticle butter

And I have to say, my favorite London experience was meeting Adina of a-england! She and her darling kitty Tristam are as sweet as they can be! And I can say that the upcoming line is a must have! These upcoming shades are amazing! These two polishes were a belated birthday gift from Adina. <3

a-england Morgan Le Fay and Galahad

A non-polish stop was Fortum & Mason recommended to me by Sara of The Daily Nail This store was absolutely incredible. Thank you Sara!!!

Fortum & Mason haul

Jubilee Blend Tea

Jubilee Biscuits

Jubilee marmalade and strawberry conserve

Fortnum & Mason Countess Grey and Earl Grey Classic Teas

On my last day in London, I came out of the Kensington Palace gift shop to this view of a post rain shower rainbow! It was stunningly gorgeous!

Rainbow in London 

Upon arrival home I had this awesome nail mail from Cult Nails. I love you Unicorn Puke!!! <3

Cult Nails Iconic, Hypnotize Me, and Unicorn Puke x2

I hope you enjoyed my London shopping hauls as much as I enjoyed doing them! I had a blast in London and I can't wait to go back!!! Thank for looking. xx