Today has been a beautiful day in London- why can’t every sunny Monday be a bank holiday. I spent it in the park with friends and family but managed to get some time to swatch a few nail polishes to share with you.
The Barry M polishes seem to be quite popular at the moment, I mentioned before that I was begining to fall out of love with Barry M as they just weren’t doing anything new but they have recently brought out some exciting new things!
I have been very impressed with the colours from their Gelly Hi-shine range and have been giving them all a good go. The application is where I would say this nail polish is let down a little, as it is quite thick you have to be very careful not to overload the nail especially on the second coat as it will easily move the first coat. Other than that the finish is great, very shiny as you would expect. It dried really quickly and I don’t have any particular problems with chipping. Where the range shines is the colours as there are some real gems!
Key Lime*
Probably the one that caught my eye first as it is quite a daring colour in my opinion. Its a yellow based green and if Kermit the Frog ever became a nail polish this is what he would be. Also quite similar to Ciate Mojito which I blogged about a while back, but much cheaper.
Mango*
Very bright orange which I think would quickly become a summer favourite with everyone although it didn’t apply as well as I had hoped.
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Papaya
A bright peach, a darker sister to the famous Barry M Peach Melba
Passion Fruit*
Initially I really wasn’t too fussed about this colour but it’s actually very pretty. A bright red which leans slightly to the pink side but really beautiful! (and I never like pinks or reds)
Dragon
The one polish I would say there is nothing special about, just a boring barbie pink with a very slight shimmer. Although others may like it isn’t for me!
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Greenberry
Needed another coat but is a beautiful colour! A beautiful mint green/blue which really accentuates a tan
Guava*
A dark turquoise
Blue Grape*
I LOVE this shade which is a bright navy, it reminds me of a higher end nail polish I shared recently but I’ll feature that in a dupe post soon! I also posted a picture on Instagram of me wearing it…
I also had a bit of fun using a few of the colours and the Barry M nail pens on one of my friends nails…
*Limited edition and part of Summer 2013 collection
What colour is your favourite?
ps please ignore my cuticles they need some TLC!
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Such GORGEOUS colours, love Barry M
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Completely agree! X
All of these colours look gorgeous! Definitely going to purchase them.
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I popped into Superdrugs JUST to pick up the Greenberry shade…it is soooo gorgeous! Can't wait to put it on my nails! 🙂
Aysh xox
I agree although it's not for everyone! X
I will deffo be getting key lime and guava they are gorgeous shades! I have a few of the gelly hi shines i am getting on well with them im glad barry m are bringing out some summer shades! Lovely post! Xx
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Yeah so am I, especially as they're so affordable! X
I need to try these, I love the blue! Gorgeous! Xx
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Really nice colors, especially like Passion Fruit and Key Lime-that one looks great on you:)
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Need to get papaya! x
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i've heard so many good things about the gelly nail polishes, i must pick some up next time i'm at the drugstore! xxx
Yeah I think they're great for the price! X
I'm in love with the lime and papaya!
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I'm in love with the papaya color!! So pretty!
Making It Sparkle
The Greenberry one is so pretty! I really need to try these Gelly polishes from Barry M xx
Close between papaya and blue grape, have to give it to papaya
Love blue grape!!! <3
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so many nice colors and the leopard mani is so cool 🙂
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Beautiful colours, I love the new summer collection and I can't wait until they come out! xxx
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Blue grape is definitely my favourite, can't wait to get my hands on it 🙂 xx
Angelica [One Little Vice]
Love the Barry M Gellys, great post 🙂
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Thank you! X
I have heard so many great things about these polishes, I have yet to pick one up but I have my eye on a few colours! 🙂 ♥
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I wear Lychee everyday as i can get away with it at work, such a great colour! I really want to try that orange one! Looks yummy. Great post sweetness
-Jade
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I forgot to swatch Lychee… Opss! But it is one of my favorites too!
Definitely need to try Blue grape:) x
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Oh my gosh… they're all amazing! I love the look of Mango!!! I'd love to make a tiger print on the top of that 😀 xx
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It would look great! Let me know how you get on! X
Very pretty the colours are amazing really need to try this collection x
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can't wait for blue grape! x
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I'm slowly acquiring more and more of these gelly polishes – they're my favourites and the moment and they keep brining out such lovely shades. Greenberry looks gorgeous in your swatch so I think that's next on my list 🙂
Gem xx
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They look great! Lovely finish to them.
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Out of the new releases I really want Blue Grape, it is gorgeous 😀
Amy x
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I love the Barry M Gelly Hi Shines. They've been my favourites this season! xo
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I love Dragon! I like to wear Blueberry most of the time though!! 🙂 <3
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I absolutely love the blue grape shade! The high shine of these is amazing.
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Totally cute blog you have here. (: I'm looking for more international blogs to follow and to get in toutch with now that my own blog is international again. (:
Ohhh and I looooove Key Lime and Guava. 😛
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Those colors are so beautiful! I really love Mango!
Sara
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These all look great. I am loving BarryM polishes they have such a great range, the Mando and Key Lime ones are my fave.
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I love those Barry M polishes – sooo shiny!
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