Beach Body Blitz Part 3 - Neon Holiday Nails!

My nailpolish habits are usually quite predictable...

Winter - chocolate brown, burgundy, red
Summer - coral, tangerine, pink
Anytime - nude, pink or taupe

I love nail polish, always have done. Even as a child I'd colour my nails with felt tips as I wasn't allowed polish. I've just never been wildly experimental with it!

So for this year's summer hols, I wanted something a bit different and was slightly giddy to discover Orly's neon pink 'Oh Cabana Boy'.  I've never had a neon anything in my life, but I'm in love and just can't stop staring at my nails!

Application - This is the first time I've tried an Orly polish and it won't be the last... the silky smooth, richly pigmented formula gave full coverage in two coats. You could probably get away with one - and I always quite like the subtlety of a single coat - but two looks more finished and gives a more in-your-face fluro effect! The rubberised handle helps control the application too.

Orly 'Oh Cabana Boy'

Colour - I found it difficult to capture the full fluro effect in these images. The neon pink has a very subtle electric purpley blue shimmery undertone in certain lights, which I just love.  It's a bit 80s Spandex meets Barbie and while I wouldn't wear it on my hands everyday, I reckon it's perfect for holidays and will look great with a tan!

semi matte finish

Finish - I'm surprised how much I love the semi matte finish, though I know not everyone would. I applied Orly Top 2 Bottom base and top coat on my left hand, so that you can see the effect both with and without. I must admit a couple of days later the nails on my glossy topcoat hand were still immaculate, whereas the others had started to chip a bit, so I'd probably succumb to the glossiness for this reason!

Glossy finish - you can see the purple shimmer here

With glossy topcoat, Orly Top 2 Bottom

I was using a mini sized bottle (5.3ml) but you can purchase the full size (18ml) at Beauty Bay for £6.95, which I think is a great price!

Let's Get Tropical!

Pink and coral has long been my favourite colour combo - and while it's made my heart race to see it creeping into fashion I'm a teensy bit gutted that it's everywhere now - as if what was once special is now 'de rigeur'! Daft I know - I'm over it already and still in love - as you can see by the pretty colours on my nails.

Revlon Tropical Temptation and Fuschia Fever

I think Revlon's Tropical Temptation is the most perfect coral I've come across - it's such a definite coral while still quite soft - and have been wanting it forever. I finally got around to purchasing today and since Revlon polishes were on 2 for £8 at Boots it seemed rude not to choose another (normally around £6.50 each). I've been on the lookout for a hot pink so Fuschia Fever leapt out at me - easy decision! (Plus I got a £5 Boots No7 & £5 off selected fragrances voucher!)


These cream polishes are thick, glossy, highly pigmented and apply beautifully. I've photographed them with two coats and no topcoat and don't actually intend to wear them together though I do think they look quite cute like this!

I hope these gorgeous tropical shades help lure you into summer mode in time for this week's heatwave!  Please let me know your thoughts in the comment box below - I love to hear from you! x