I'm a big fan of the whole 'accent nail' thing - not only does it look really effective but it also means that you can try something a bit different without having to do it on every single fingernail, which is good if it's slightly tricky or ends up looking a bit rubbish and requires a speedy removal. For this combination I used Essie's Wicked (which I actually picked up as a possible replacement for my favourite Accessorize polish mentioned in this post - I just can't find it in store anymore!) and then some sliver glitter which is part of this Andrea Fulerton set. I was given the set as a present by a friend who is well aware of my polish obsession and really enjoy using it - it's perfect for a bit of festive sparkle at this time of year. It's also very easy to use - just paint on the clear polish, hold the little tube of your desired colour above your nail and give it a little squeeze to release the glitter. I then like to press the glitter really gently to make sure it's sticking to the polish, leave it for a couple of seconds, tap off the excess and paint over it again with the clear polish to seal. A quick tip - I tend to just paint over the very end of the nail where the glitter is otherwise I find it can end up being smudged all over my nail so it looks more like a top coat - I'm yet to master the full on graduated effect thing!
I've had the glitter on for over a week now and it's yet to budge so I'm hoping it will stick around until Christmas day without me having to touch it up - pretty good going when the ends of my nails are usually starting to chip after about 3 days. If you fancy something a little bit special for the festive season but want to keep it low maintenance, this sort of thing is an ideal option.
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