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Wednesday 26 March 2014

Models Own Speckled Eggs - MAGPIE

Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie
Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie 

Models Own Speckled Eggs are a set of pretty pastel cremes packed with black glitter in various sizes. Yes, they are very like the Illamasqua I'mPerfection speckled polishes which were a limited edition released at the beginning of last year - some of the colours are similar, some are different.... the biggest difference is the price! I only bought one of the Illa speckles but I will get around to doing a comparison sometime. For now though, here is what I think is probably my favourite Models Own Speckled Egg - Magpie. That might change as I try others, but for the moment I'm very taken by this shade. It's a gorgeous turquoise shade.

Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie

Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie
Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie
Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie 

Application needs a bit of care, the formula is a bit thick and gloppy; I used three thin coats for this mani, with a layer of Seche Vite between the second and third coats and then another coat of SV at the end. The polish also seemed to be a bit on the slow side to dry, although to me this is pretty much irrelevant as I always use Seche Vite. I like the effect enough to completely  forgive the slightly tricky formula.

Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie

Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie
Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie 


I purchased Models Own Magpie from my local Superdrug. Models Own polishes are £5, currently 3 for 2 - so working out at £3.33 these are a bargain compared to the £14.50 Illamasqua speckles (although most of the Illa ones are gone now anyway).


Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie
Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie 

Finally, I added a matte topcoat for the last day I wore this mani - when matte this really does look like a birds egg!

Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie (with matte topcoat)

Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie (with matte topcoat)

Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie (with matte topcoat)
Models Own Speckled Eggs - Magpie (with matte topcoat)

7 comments:

  1. Looks amazing with the matte topcoat!

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  2. I think this is definitely my favourite - it's a gorgeous shade and I think the most striking from the collection. I love that you've shown it off matte - it looks brilliant like that too! X

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  3. I've nominated you for the Liebster Award :) x http://lacquertarts.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/the-liebster-award-nominations.html

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  4. I think the matte finish with it takes it to a whole new level of pretty! A great polish for spring too :)

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  5. Wow, this is so lovely, and amazing matte!

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