Leighton Denny Natural White

 

If ever I had any nail-blogger credibility I think I may be losing it. I am now starting to adore pale, natural colours beyond all reason. Time to lay up the old polish brush and retire. Oh, I can't during the long school hols because I have to have a hobby (hated word, makes me sound like someone who collects stamps and knits) to keep me off the streets.

The index finger has 4 coats of lusciousness. The others have an extra layer of FlorMar goodness. LD is a top-class brand. Thank-you TK Maxx for selling this stuff. And can you please get some more stock in.

Enjoying your summer?

Jenni

Leighton Denny Provocative

OMG, a perfect jelly red in 2 coats. So shiny. A beautiful blue-red shade. Mwah! How much do I now love LD polishes. They are truly fabulous. I am now on a mission to hunt them down at semi-bargain prices. Wish me luck.

I had to fiddle in iPhoto with temperature and tint because this was showing way too yellow-orange. Consequently my skin looks positively purple. Matters not.

Nothing more to say.

Jenni

Leighton Denny Miss Behavin'

 

I like blue least of all possible nail colours on me (except perhaps red which is such a cliche) but I am currently sporting blue polish on both hands. Not the SAME blue. Obviously.

2 coats of LD which is plenty, plenty. I think Leighton Denny is the best polish I have ever tried. I do wish it weren't so expensive. This colour has shimmer, depth and a jewel-like quality. Exquisite.

I have tried my very best to source LD more cheaply but they keep a very tight hold on their distribution. There isn't even a sale section on their own website! Grrr.

When they come up as a magazine freebie then BUY THE blahddy magazine. This is a mini that I got from TK Maxx. Four for eleven quid. 4.6 ml bottles but totally worth it. I tell you no lies.

Jenni

Leighton Denny Golden Girl

Not much to say about this. 2 coats of perfection.

Except it doesn't suit me. But that's not that fault of the polish. There's surely a 'rule' about what gold works with what skin but I don't know it.

I'd characterise this as dirty gold or even brass. I don't know anyone who likes brass. It's only ever used as a pejorative adjective but this still manages to be a fine polish.

OR IS IT?

Leighton Denny Diamond Diva

Not too shabby.

Jenni

Leighton Denny Diamond Ivory - almost same as yesterday but not...

The Sally Hansen Gel Cuticle Remover I bought really does remove cuticles but it also dries skin quite a bit. Has to be expected, I suppose, on the omelette-broken-egg principle.

The yellow nail is where I tried to introduce a little opacity with some gold polish but it didn't work. Or I just lost interest. I love this LD nevertheless and, if you have nice skin and nails, it would make you look very polished and professional. Now that's not at all how I see myself 99% of the time but you have to buck the trend (even your own trend) occasionally.

It was so sheer that I GOSH Rainbowed it and mattified. But the polish is still swoon-worthy.

Jenni

Leighton Denny Diamond Rose

 

A tweet by Cali of Polishtopia (http://polishtopia.blogspot.com/) alerted me to the presence of LD on sale at TK Maxx. I've always wanted to try his stuff so this was my chance and I love it.

Diamond Ivory and Diamond Rose for £9.99. Above is Rose with GOSH Rainbow and mattified. OK, OK, it's sheer as a Hamburg whore's camisole (and I've BEEN to the Reeperbahn so I know this) and my dodgy, yellowed nails just can't tolerate that kind of exposure but it's just.....unutterably glorious polish. After 4 coats I had to add something to it but I love it. Everything. Finish, formula, bottle, handle, brush.

Hurrah for discount shops.

What's on your wish list for a product you may just try one day. Not something crazy like that Rodial Snake Serum at £125 but realistic.

Jenni