Vive La France! It's Bastille Day, a day that commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution. Two of my best friends are completely France-mad (they really like Les Miserables, okay?) so today's post is dedicated to them.
Gorgeous nail brand Faby Nails released a beautiful French-inspired collection to celebrate Bastille Day this year, and I was lucky enough to try out all of the shades.
I was so excited when I received these shades. It's winter here in Melbourne, and all shades are absolutely perfect for the colder months. I suspect some very beautiful manicures this season!
Paris... By Night, Teint de Niege, Mona Lisa Smiled At Me, La vie en Rose, Every Woman is Chic, Coup de Theatre, Euphoria in a Glass
I was delighted when I swatched these; all shades are beautifully pigmented and really show up well. They all have a very lovely gloss finish which is easy to work with. I feel like Faby Nails really hit home with these totally appropriate shade names. So very chic!
Paris... By Night, Teint de Niege, Mona Lisa Smiled At Me, La vie en Rose, Every Woman is Chic, Coup de Theatre, Euphoria in a Glass, Super not-lame-at-all nail art
For these shades, I found that on the actual nail, I needed at least three coats before I got a nice clear finish. Some of the darker colours were a little harder to work with, applying a little streaky at first, but with a second and third coat all was well in the world and not a streak to be seen. My personal favourites were Mona Lisa Smiled At Me; a gorgeous coral red, La vie en Rose; a lovely peachy shade, and Euphora in a Glass; an oh so in trend burgundy shade. I also had a little play around to create a little French flag with these shades - don't laugh!
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Overall, I'm in love with this beautiful Vive la France collection from Faby Nails. This is my first time trying Faby Nails and I was impressed with the quality. The brush sizes were on the bigger size which did make application a little tricky for nail novices like me. If you don't mind having to clean up afterwards, though, it's not so bad.
Each colour is beautiful, chic and oh so French. What do you think of this collection? Which colour is your favourite? Have you tried Faby Nails before?
Happy Bastille Day everyone!
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I totally appreciate how long this post must have taken to put together with all those nail swatches!!!! I have one polish from the brand I'm yet to try but gosh they look gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteOh and the french flag looks cute!!!
Sarah | More Than Adored
Love the navy, red and burgundy !
ReplyDeleteOooo I've never heard of this brand before. I'm loving that purple shade! And your nails are on point!
ReplyDeletexo Kat @ Katness
I love Faby nails. The quality is amazing and makes my hands look like Ive just come back from the salon. I have a some of the colours youve got here, my fave is orange and blue.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful colours! I love the orange shade for summer <3
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Great Bastille Day post! FABY Nails are such great quality, they definitely deserve more attention! I happen to love your Super not-lame-at-all nail art too <3
ReplyDeleteKate | themintedblog.com
Yes Yes! These colours are all gorgeous. My favorite is the deep deep blue.
ReplyDeleteRenee x
I love your super-not-lame nail art! I love the bluish-purple colour :) Happy Monday :)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the peach and the burgundy shades, so pretty! Your flag is awesome, by the way (not sure I could have painted one so neatly). I've never tried Faby before!
ReplyDeleteDi from Max The Unicorn
I haven't tried Faby Nails before. My favourite of these shades for our current winter season would be Euphoria In A Glass. Definitely very on trend!
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Well this brand is well-named hon - Fab(y)! Particularly loving the burgundy, peach and well, he he, the purple is a sure bet to win me over, but you already knew that, right? The tri-colour nail looks stunning, well done sweetie ♥
ReplyDeleteHaha it is well named, isn't it! I definitely knew you'd love the purple hehe :) Thanks so much xx
ReplyDeleteIt's a gorgeous shade isn't it! And thanks lovely xx
ReplyDeleteAww thank you! I thought the flag looked so uneven haha :P
ReplyDeleteAw thanks Christina! :)
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful! It's a gorgeous shade xx
ReplyDeleteAw thanks Kate! They really are, I was so surprised at how nicely they applied! Hehe and thank you :D xx
ReplyDeleteIt really is a lovely shade isn't it! xx
ReplyDeleteThat's so good to hear! I definitely need more in my collection! They are lovely shades aren't they! xx
ReplyDeleteAw thanks haha! I was thinking that a lovely French post deserved something different ;) They are so good in terms of quality aren't they, I'm really impressed! xx
ReplyDeleteOhh you must check them out Kat! And thank you! xx
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful shades aren't they! xx
ReplyDeleteAw thanks Sarah! Definitely try it, you'll be so impressed with the quality!
ReplyDelete(Hehe and thanks!) xx
These are really beautiful and your swatches are gorgeous! I love the pearly white. :) I need to get some Faby into my collection. What perfect Winter hues! xo
ReplyDeleteAw thank you Candice! They are just perfect for the colder weather aren't they!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I also love how French themed you made it. I've been trying out some Faby polishes, and I've been really pleased with them.
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