May 2021 Favourites

Wow this month has gone by incredibly fast!  So fast that I nearly forgot to do my monthly favourites which future Tracy would not be happy about.  Although I have really struggled to narrow down my favourites this month so future Tracy probably isn't going to be happy anyway.  So without further ado let's take a look at all the goodness that was May.

 

Nail Art

This month I have been crazy busy with life and swatching (which now means I have well over a hundred pictures waiting for me to edit) so nail art has taken a back seat.  Boo!  Hopefully I will find some time (and motivation) next month.

Indie Polishes

No new mainstream polishes for me this month.  In fact, I don't actually remember the last time I had a mainstream polish even on my nails.  Although I have to say the new China Glaze collection looks like something that I would like.  Anyway, my indie girls never disappoint!

Emily de Molly May 2021 Releases

Hayley has been really busy this month.  She released some new toppers (which I am obsessed with - swatches will be coming to my blog soon!), a crelly trio and some covert base coats.  Also this month is her May 2021 Release which I love!  Each of the polishes are gorgeous!

 

Emily de Molly May Limited Editions

Along side the above polishes Hayley also released four new limited edition polishes that are all amazing!

   

Emily de Molly Facebook Exclusives

Did I mention that this month has been a busy month for Hayley?  This month we were lucky enough to get not one but two new facebook group exclusives!  

   

Emily de Molly No Regrets (Polish Pick Up May 2021)

Last but not least for the Emily de Molly's that I have been loving this month - No Regrets.  This polish was released as part of this month's Polish Pick Up and I love it!

 

Grace-full Nail Polish Gem Sparks (Indies Down Under May 2021)

This month brought a new round of Indies Down Under and Grace-full made the most amazing polish!  Sadly it doesn't photograph as good as it looks in person - seriously it's gorgeous!

  

Grace-full Nail Polish Red Lynx 

Red Lynx was released as part of the Nook Isle Collections.  This was a great collection but Red Lynx was the polish that stole my heart.

    

Grace-full Nail Polish Something Wicca (Polish Pick Up May 2021)

Something Wicca was an amazing polish that was released.  Multichromes will always be a favourite for me.

   

Like I mentioned at the start of this post I'm basically including everything this month but in fairness to me it was an amazing month of polishes.  And June will have some more amazing things coming so stay tuned! 

May 2019 Favourites

It's the end of May - which also means that it is the start of winter here in Australia.  Something I am definitely not looking forward to.  But let's forget about that for now and focus on all the good things from May.  It has definitely been a great month in the polish world.

Nail Art

In April I sadly did no nail art (and I mean none - not a single one) but May the nail art has been back!  And I think I did some really good manis.  Well they are ones that I really love anyway.

Stamping Plates

I have recently discovered Moyra Stamping.  While I haven't had a chance to play with all of the plates I own I did get to use one and I fell in love.
    

Moyra Stamping Nature Stamping Plate

I really like the mix of images on this plate and they stamp beautifully.  It's definitely a plate I look forward to using again.

Image from Moyra Stamping

Stamping Polish

This month I added a few new stamping polishes to my collection but a few of them I haven't shared on my blog yet so I won't be including them in this month's favourites.
   

Hit The Bottle I Like Mauve It, Mauve It 2.0 Stamping Polish

We all know that I am a sucker for purples and this one is beautiful.  I do think it looks better in person than it does in pictures though.
    

Moyra Foil Stamping Polish - Silver
For some strange reason I didn't actually take a picture of this foil stamping before adding foil to it.  To be honest, it just looks like a silver stamping polish - but it does dry a little slower which makes it great for adding foils and pigments.  I love it!  Especially with the silver foil over the top.  It's so good!

Mainstream Nail Polish

This month I have played with a few new mainstream collections and have discovered quite a few favourites.

Anna Gorelova by Dance Legend OWL In Love Collection

I'm still not sure if I should be considering Dance Legend as a mainstream or an indie but for today I am going to consider them mainstream.  I love all three of the polishes from the OWL In Love Collection.  They are all gorgeous!
   

China Glaze x Sesame Street You Do Hue Collection

While this collection as a whole isn't a favourite of mine there are some great polishes in the mix.  My favourites in the collection are Monster Piece, Grover It and Free To Be Sesame.
     

Dance Legend Step Holo (Part) Collection

I love both of the holo's I was sent from Dance Legend as part of the Step Holo range.
    

Dance Legend Step Shine (Part) Collection

I was sent two of the polishes from the Step Shine Collection and I love them both.  In fact, I actually like the looks of the entire collection.
   

Essie Summer 2019 Collection

If you saw my post about this collection then it will know that it has been close to two years now since I last purchased an Essie polish.  I fell in love with collection as soon as I saw Essie post it and it didn't disappear.  There really is only one polish in this collection that I question whether I should include in here but as a whole I really like this collection.
   

Indie Polish

Each and every month the indie girls kill me (in the best way) with their polishes and May was no exception.

Emily de Molly Anniversary Releases

I don't think I can rave about these polishes enough!  They are all amazing and I think everyone needs them.
   

Emily de Molly Cute As A Button (Polish Pick Up May 2019)

The mixture between the colour and flakies means this polish was an instant love for me!
    

Emily de Molly LE160

This polish was actually meant to be released as a Polish Pick Up a few months ago but it didn't end up happening.  Luckily Hayley released it along with some other limited edition polishes which means I got to share it this month.  Woohoo!  I have so much love for this polish.
    

Grace-full Nail Polish Starfire (Hella Handmade Creations May 2019)

It's not a favourites post without some Grace-full Nail Polish.  I love everything about this month's Hella Handmade Creations polish.  It is absolutely stunning!

Grace-full Nail Polish Karma Chameleon (Polish Pick Up May 2019)

Any polish that shifts seems to always end up in my favourites.  The shifts always make wearing the polish fun and eye catching.  This is just one of those polishes that you put on and just keep looking at.  So much love!

Hit The Bottle Love Missile F1-11 (Polish Pick Up May 2019)

Polish Pick Up had some amazing releases this month's.  I mean look how gorgeous Love Missile F1-11 is?  

Wow!  This post is a lot longer than I thought it was going to be.  I guess there was a lot more things that I fell in love with.  Not that that is a bad thing....well until the end of the year and I have to try and narrow down all the favourites.

May 2018 Favourites

These last few days have just flown by for me.  I can't believe that it's nearly June.  I know that June is going to be a very busy month for me (I am officially going to be working again) so I am not sure how many blog posts there will be but it definitely won't be daily blogging that's for sure.  Anyway, to round up of the month of May, here is all of the things that I have loved this month.

Nail Art

I feel like this month has been a little quiet on the nail art front for me.  I have managed to narrow down my favourites to these four manis.  I think that is the smallest monthly favourites I have had before.
 

Mainstream Polishes

There hasn't been really too many mainstream polishes that I have shared on my blog this month (I do have some new Color Club polishes which I will be sharing in June so I'll hold off talking about them.

China Glaze Shades Of Paradise Collection

I am still on the fence about this collection.  I don't think it's a terrible collection but it's definitely not the best collection from China Glaze.  Anyway I do love four of the polishes from this collection - Water Falling In Love, Stop Beachfrontin', Don't Be Sea Salty and Ma-holo At Me.
 

Nicole Diary Wonderworld (Part) Collection

Nicole Diary isn't technically mainstream but they definitely aren't indies either.  Whatever you want to call them I do love two of the polishes from the Wonderworld collection.  I am such a sucker for multichromes and flakies.
 

Indie Polishes

It's no surprise that this is the biggest section of my favourites again this month.  Indies really do know how to make the best polishes don't they?
 

Emily de Molly Odd Strategy

Odd Strategy is the soon to be released polish from June's Polish Pick Up.  I highly recommend grabbing this polish.  It's so much better in person than what my pictures show.

Emily de Molly A Piece Of You

EdM's Polish Pick Up's are awesome!  I love A Piece Of You which was there May PPU shade.
 

Emily de Molly May Releases

I know I say this time and time again but Emily de Molly make the best polishes!  You can pretty much guarantee that there will be at least one EdM polish in my monthly favourites.  May's release is filled with lots of awesome polishes!  My favourite of favourites from May are Travels By Day, Winter's Gate, Reflected Glory and The Longest Night.
 

Grace-full Nail Polish Faraway Collection

Grace-full is another brand that you will see time and time again in my favourites posts.  The Faraway Collection is awesome and filled with so many great polishes.  My top picks are Moonface, The Tree and Saucepan Man.

Grace-full Nail Polish Message In A Model

This polish was released as part of May's Polish Pick Up.  It's so beautiful!
 

Grace-full Nail Polish Miss Speedster

I don't think I can rave about this polish enough!  I would say that it is one of my all time favourite Grace-full's.... although that would be quite hard for me to decide.  Anyway, this polish is being released as part of June's Polish Pick Up.
 

Indie Spectrum May 2018

This month was the first ever Indie Spectrum box and what a way to start!  I am so excited to see the upcoming boxes!

Pretty Serious Cosmetics Pastel Pets 2 Collection

Pretty Serious released their second edition of Pastel Pets to their range and I love them!  Such gorgeous colours - especially for nail art.

And that was May.  There has definitely been lots of gorgeous polishes released in this last month.  I know June will also have some good stuff coming too!

May 2017 Favourites

I would like to say that I am shocked at how quickly this month has flown by (which is partly true) but it has also seemed like it has dragged on as well.  It has been such a busy month for me that I think I have been looking forward to June so that things can slow down a bit.  June is also going to be an exciting month for me.  I get to have a visit from one of my favourite people in the whole wide world and it is also Aussie Indie Con! I am so excited.  Anyway, I like to wrap up the end of each month with a post on all of my favourite things that I have been loving.  I think looking back at these will also be helpful when trying to work out what I have been loving for my end of year posts.  Seriously, it's hard to remember all of the pretties that have been released.

Nail Art

Kicking starting with all my favourite nail art that I have done this month.  I have been particularly fond of sponging on polish this month.  I think it's fun and gives such a great look.  Again, I have been loving stamping.  It's really my go to when I don't want plain nails.
 

Stamping Plates

I think it's pretty standard that each month I have some plates from Lina Nail Art Supplies and Uberchic Beauty.  They both have great images and are great quality plates. 

Lina Nail Art Supplies Make Your Mark 04

The Make Your Mark plates are easily among my all time favourite plates of Lina's.  If you haven't grabbed any then I highly recommend that you do.  They are fun to play with and you can create so many different looks.  You can see my original post on MYM04 here.
 

Image from Lina Nail Art Supplies

Lina Nail Art Supplies Mad For Mandalas 01

If you saw my post on the Mad For Mandalas plate then it's probably no surprise to you that this plate is here.  I think the images are stunning!
 

Image from Lina Nail Art Supplies

Uberchic Beauty Collection Sixteen

Uberchic have been releasing so many collections lately (I am currently working my way through collection eighteen at the moment).  I have been loving Collection Sixteen this month.  There are so many fantastic images, particularly on 16-02 and 16-03.  You can check out these plates and how I used them here.
 

Image from Uberchic Beauty

Uberchic Beauty Texture-licious 02

Again, this plate should come as no surprise.  I love texture looking manis.  These plates are particularly great for layering.  You can see my original post here.

Image from Uberchic Beauty

Indie Polishes

Emily de Molly

These polishes weren't actually released this month (I haven't purchased the polishes that were released this month because I am going to be grabbing them at Aussie Indie Con in June).  These polishes were released back in March but I have only just had the chance to swatch them this month.  You can see the post with all the polish names and my review of the individual polishes here. 
 

Glam Polish May The 4th Be With You

I really don't know what more I can say about this polish other than it's AMAZING!!!  You can see more pictures of this stunner here. 
 

Glam Polish Iconic Duos Fan Group Exclusives

Seriously loving this duo.  I think they are both stunning!  You can see more pictures and my review here.

Grace-full Nail Polish Super Polish Girls Collection

Grace-full Nail Polish released a super cute collection this month (I love the stickers that co-ordinate with the polishes - you can see the full collection here).  I particularly loved Flakie Femme Fatale, Glitter Glamazon, Multichrome Minx and Pastel Prima Donna.
 

Powder Perfect

Powder Perfect have had a couple of stunners this month.  I have really loved Baron Of Ibelin and Enchanted Rose.  Such gorgeous polishes.
 

Mainstream Polishes

There really haven't been too many new mainstream polishes for me this month.  It seems a little odd not to have some China Glaze or OPIs.  I did however fall in love with two polishes from Essie's Summer 2017 Collection (you can see that collection here) - Blue-La-La and Baguette Me Not.

Your Favourites
Now this might not really be 100% accurate simply because this month I haven't posted all of my nail art (or even swatches) over on Instagram.  But these are the top nine most liked pictures that I did post on Instagram.

The top three most viewed posts this month are:

Glam Polish Iconic Duos Fan Group Exclusives

Glam Polish May The 4th Be With You

Uberchic Beauty Unicorn Love Stamping Plate

That rounds up May.  Bring on June!  I am excited for next month.  New polishes, new plates, and Aussie Indie Con!  Hands up who is coming along to Aussie Indie Con on June 17th?