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Hello lovelies,

Somebody come over and kick me because I'm sooo behind at blogging! I have been slacking a lot but it's for a good reason - my weddingof course! Sorry about the lack of posts lately, I'll try to be better.

At the end of the last year, Nails Inc introduced a collaboration with Victoria Beckham. They created a set of two polishes in a special bottle and packaging in two fashionable shades. Today I'd like to show you both of them.

About:

"Created with stretch to fit technology, these polishes will glide onto the nail for a flawless finish. Formulated with bamboo extract to help build healthy nails and ensure a perfectly smooth application. Designed by renowned Creative Director Fabien Baron and customised by Victoria Beckham, the new Nails inc glass bottle has been reinvented for this collaboration. Made with the finest Venetian glass, each bottle is hand frosted to reveal the hidden polish colours at either side."

The polishes came in very well thought-out minimalist packaging. The box has a Nails Inc logo & VVB Victoria Beckham on it and inside I found two slots with the polishes in them. The nail polish bottles are quite something - they are made 'with the finest Venetian glass' and I could instantly feel the weight. Those babies are heavy! The glass isn't frosted on sides which nicely shows the colour inside. The lid slides off, revealing thinner ribbed lid for easier hold.

The brush is on the wider side with rounded end. This really helped with creating a neat edge at the cuticle and I liked the look and feel of the brush.

Judo Red - bright tomato red creme. Judo Red leans a lot into orange shades depending on light but it is generally cool-toned red. I actually can't believe how much I like the formula. The polish glided on the nails very easily and the first coat was almost fully opaque. Score! I've applied two coats to get perfect finish. It dried fast and glossy but I will always recommend wearing topcoat with any polish.

Bamboo White - milky beige with pink undertones. I was a little bit afraid that this shade would be poorly pigmented but two coats were nicely opaque. The formula was again easy to apply and fast-drying. I'm wearing topcoat over it but it was glossy by itself.

I was pleasantly surprised at the high-end quality of everything - the outer packaging, bottles and the nail polish itself. The colours are not unique but they are chic-classic. I can definitely picture Victoria Beckham wearing them! If you don't mind spending a little bit more money for what is almost like a collectible item then go for it! I really couldn't find anything bad I could point out which, I guess is good.

The Nails Inc by Victoria, Victoria Beckham collection is available at Nailsinc.con for £45 for both or £25 for each shade purchased separately. For US customers it's available at Sephora.com and Saks.com for $25 each.

Have a lovely day! Lucie x

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Hello lovelies,

I know Valentine's Day is fast approaching but I'm just not feeling it this year :( So since I'm not really doing any special designs at least I want to share with you a tip on a gift. Some time ago people from JORD Watches sent me another of their beautiful wooden watches and I've decided to hold onto them until February because I think it would be a lovely Valentine's Day surprise for anyone. I got Sidney series watch in Maple & Rose Gold. This particular watch is a model for women but they have many for men as well and my other half already hinted me that he wouldn't mind one of those for his upcoming birthday so they would definitely be a hit with your other half!

The Sidney watch came in a beautifully crafted wooden box with sliding lid and it was wrapped around a soft branded cushion. This series is an upgrade on the basic Ely series that I've reviewed previously. The clock face has a metal rose gold background and additional features like stop watch and it's decorated with Swarovski crystals around it. The watch is very light despite it being quite large and I like all the little details. My watch has a very small defect on the bottom dial where the outlining circle got unstuck but I'm sure that's just my piece. Overall the quality of the watch given it's made out of wood is excellent!

Official information about the watch

We designed our Sidney series in an effort to capture both the venturesome spirit and the quintessential styling of a modern watch wearer. The chronograph functionality is lightened by our iridescent dial and fixed crystal bezel. With a substantial case and band the Sidney is bold and reaches beyond a typical lady's sport timepiece.

• Deployment Buckle with Push Button
• Sapphire Crystal Face
• Seiko Quartz Chronograph Stopwatch Movement (VD54)
• Screw-down Crown
• Swarovski Crystals
• Case Width: 42mm
• Band Length: 225mm
• Band Thickness: 20mm - 23mm

It looks beautiful when combined with light colours, don't you think? I have a soft spot for JORD watches because I just love the idea that they are made mostly out of wood and the whole concept around them. Plus they are so light I am not bothered by them at all so I like wearing them. If you're wondering, I'm wearing the new Nails Inc. Victoria Beckham polishes ;)

You can purchase JORD watches at their official website AND if you order by 3pm on Tuesday Feb 10 the watch will be with you in time for Valentine's Day!

Also don't forget to check out my previous review of JORD Ely watch in cherry wood!

Have a lovely Sunday! Lucie x

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