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barry m matte nude vanilla polish
I have to admit I've never been a huge fan of matte nails.
I didn't realise that I'd accidentally picked up a matte polish when I bought this, I was slightly disappointed but thought I'd give it a try. 
oh boy... I love it!! 
I think nude nails really suit this effect, I added some accent studs at the cuticle to dress it up a notch and I'm super happy with the result... yippee! I do find it strange not to apply a top coat which meant they didn't last as long as normal but this polish dries so quickly that I'm happy to use this one again. 
I'm pretty happy with my accidental purchase after all.. are you a fan of matte look nails?
caroline x
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    1. thanks you! I'm so happy I tried it now :) xx

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  2. This looks great and I love the nude shade you've used. I'm quite pale and find I stay away from nude nails as they make my hands look even paler, but I am tempted to go and have a look at this shade in Boots now! I really like Barry M nail varnish so I'll probably end up buying it!

    www.hello-freckles.com

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    1. I think it £3.99 but it was 3 for 2 so I grabbed 3 polishes haha! :) xx

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  3. Love the nails. I'm not really a fan of matte nails either but these are lovely x

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    1. ditto! I find them bizarre in bright colours but nude seems to work better :) xx

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  4. You're right, it looks great! I'm not a fan of matte nails either though... I get bored of it too quickly.

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    1. yes.. find it strange not to apply a topcoat!! :) xx

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  5. I'm not really a fan of matte nails, but it looks great with a nude polish! Love the details too :)

    Sophie x

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  6. Love this, think I may have to hit up Boots...

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    1. haha wooop! let me know how you find it :) xx

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  7. Must admit that I'm no Matte fan usually but this has really struck me. Such a flawless and chic design. Love it!!

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    1. aha thanks you! I'm not converted to matte but I'm making an exception for this colour ;) xx

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  8. I LOVE matte nails, but always feel a bit lost when I don't paint a top coat...

    LIVE.IN.LOVE

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    1. YES! OMG that really freaked me out.. old habits haha ;) xx

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  9. Love nude nails, love matte nails, this is perfect!
    Nail Masque

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  10. Love this, I have never experimented with matte nails but this is definitely inspiring me to try!

    Maria xxx

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    1. oooooooo I'm so glad to hear that!!! :) xx

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  11. I have tried doing matte nails in the past, and I wanted to like it but I cant.
    It just feels too unfinished without a glossy top coat!

    Leanne @ Leanne-Marie ​ x

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    1. it's sooo strange not doing the top coat!! I might buy a clear matte just so I can add something to make me feel better haha ;) xx

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  12. I adore the simplicity of this, it's such a pretty colour too x

    holljc.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. thanks rascal- it's quite good for the office if you don't want super bright nails- nice and clean I think :) xx

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  13. I love these Caroline...the gold studs are super cute xx

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  14. These look awesome, so simple but easy!
    Hayley
    Water Painted Dreams xo

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