Models Own - Diamond Luxe

I feel decadent. I feel like coating my nails in diamonds. But I'm not made of money. "That's too bad, it'll never happen." So you might think, but there exists the Models Own Diamond Luxe collection, with (so called) real diamond dust inside every bottle. "Sounds expensive." Not so, these bottles are sold at the same reasonable £4.99 price as every other MO does. "I need this in my life!"

Sometimes Nail Knight talks to herself.

Models Own "Asscher Blue" is a baby blue shimmer polish.

2 Coats Models Own "Asscher Blue"

Ya gotta forgive the lighting in this one, and that easy-to-blur shimmer. That same shimmer doesn't show up as well in the lighter colours of this collection. It's not as fun having diamond dust on your nails if others don't notice it, right? And when you have to take it off, it acts like a glitter. Formula wise, the light ones also fail, though "Asscher Blue" isn't too bad, as it's smoothness is a bonus for correcting its patchiness.

I gotta make a note about the names in this collection. Asscher is actually a cut of stone, and a very beautiful cut at that. It doesn't apply specifically to blue stones so the colour choice was pretty random, though I did find some blue asschers that match. This shade of blue is a very pretty and bright pure blue, and very eye catching, so points for that!

★★★★✰

Models Own "Emerald Green" is a blue-leaning green shimmer polish. 

1 Coat Models Own "Emerald Green"

Ooh, now we can see those gold-y diamond flakes! Now this is definitely a decadent polish, with an eye catching colour and a luscious formula, if slightly runny. Major props to Models Own for making this a blue leaning green rather than a neutral, yellower green, because true emeralds are actually this shade. Clever, clever Models Own! Emerald also refers to a cut so it's like a two edged sword with this name. A beautiful, deep, near-perfect sword.

If only it weren't for that stubborn shimmer that takes so much effort to remove. 

★★★★✰

Models Own "Oval Plum" is a plum purple shimmer polish.

1 Coat Models Own "Oval Plum"

Onto my favourite from this collection! This picture was taken after three days of wear and look at it, still in tact! The name, like "Asscher Blue" refers to a cut of stone, and while "Oval Ruby" may have been a better name, I can see why Plum was instead chosen. Then again none of the reds in this collection are called Ruby as far as I can see... 

Like I'm gonna mark down a polish for its name. The formula is the best of the bunch to work with, it's a great consistency and can be opaque in one coat! That diamond sparkle shows clearly in this deep, gorgeous, delicious colour. Ugh, I just love this polish, it has to go on the perfect list! ... Except of that pesky glitter-like texture when removing.

Have you ever wanted to eat your nails? 

★★★★✰

Models Own "Princess Pink" is a baby pink shimmer polish.

2 Coats Models Own "Princess Pink"

From the best, to the worst. The name is neither gem nor stone cut related (in fact i's pretty generic) and really just a letdown overall. The colour is pretty but that's the only good thing I can say about this, sadly. Formula is thick and hard to layer without being lumpy, and yet somehow applies super patchy. Look at those see-through bits, it wasn't worth layering another coat because then I'd end up with bubble nails. And see those other smaller splotches? That's because "Princess Pink" doesn't dry for ages. This was taken about an hour after application. 

"Princess Pink"? More like "Primadonna Pink".

★★✰✰✰