Hello lovelies,

I have a weekend treat for you in the form of new video tutorial for today's Marbled & Framed nails! I wore these nails to the Barry M event last month. People seemed to like it (or at least what they could see because it was very dark in there) and fellow blogger Amelia (xameliax) wanted a tutorial so here it is!

Let's have a look at the nail design I'll be creating first..

Don't be scared, I didn't change my nail shape completely! :D This is my right hand where I'm currently testing round/almond nail shape whilst still having square shape on my left hand (as you'll see). I've chosen to do this design specifically for the almond shaped nails but liked it so much that I've left it on and did it on my other hand for the event. So basically you get a unique chance to see the same design on two nail shapes ;)

For this look I have been testing the new range of Accessorize polishes and their top coat. There are 39 new colours in total (incl. top coat and matte top coat) and they range from pastels and brights to glitters and metallics. You can see all colours here in my post.

I have used:

OPI Natural Nail Base Coat

Accessorize Deep Sea (dark blue shimmer)

Accessorize Blue Suede Shoes (medium blue creme)

Accessorize Heavenly (pastel blue creme)

Accessorize White Out (white creme)

Accessorize Top Coat

And here's how you can achieve this look:

If you recreate this manicure then please tag me @lucysstash and/or #lucysstash so I can check it out! I love seeing your recreations :)

Accessorize polishes are available at most Acessorize and Monsoon stores and online at uk.accessorize.com - Currently 3 for 2 offer!

Have a lovely day! Lucie x

*Polishes sent for feature

Hello lovelies,

As you probably know from my Barry M event report, Barry M has released Midnight Gelly collection for this Autumn/Winter season. This collection contains four new shades in off-black colours and super glossy Gelly formula. The colours are very far from the bright and pastel colours Gelly range currently has and I gladly welcome the change. Gelly formula is great so more colours, the better!

Barry M says: "Devilishly dark past the midnight hour. A/W1 saw a range of dark moody hues hit the runway, get the look and rock an off-black shade this season. Barry M Gelly Nail Paints provide an extra glossy, long lasting finish."

Black Grape - blackened navy blue. The colour can be nicely seen in a brush swatch and in the first coat but the second coat makes the colour fully opaque and dark as night! I could see hints of the blue tint in certain light but mostly it looks like black (not that it's a bad thing!). I'm wearing two coats and topcoat.

Black Currant - blackened red-based purple. The shade has just a hint of purple otherwise it appears almost black in two coats. I'm not wearing topcoat.

Black Cherry - blackened wine red. Gorgeous dark vampy red opaque in two coats. No topcoat

Black Pistachio - blackened dark green. This shade has a lovely green tint even though it's still very dark. It's fully opaque in two coats, no topcoat. Unfortunately it stained my nails yellow a bit despite using thick base coat.

All of the Midnight Gelly polishes have the same formula. They all applied easily and were opaque in two coats. The formula is very glossy and fast-drying yet not patchy. I'm also glad to see the rounded flatter brush back again, it makes the application much easier even on my small nails.

Midnight Gelly polishes and all the other new releases are available now in Superdrug, Boots and online on Barry M website.

Have a lovely day! Lucie

*Products featured were PR samples