On my nails: Dior Galaxie

I have loved the look of deep, dark nails ever since buying Boots 17 "Dragon's Blood" nail polish in my teens. There is just something appealing to me about reddened blacks against skin. It's also a colour that hides a multitude of uneven nail sins.

Despite that I haven't worn anything this dark for what feels like months. I have religiously kept to my pale pinks and bright corals but when I saw Galaxie I immediately felt compelled to slap it on...and you can probably tell that when you fixate on the cuticle area of my nails :)

This is part Dior's Autumn collection and it's a gorgeous plummy shade laced with pink shimmer. There is a slightly metallic finish to it which doesn't always excite me but I think dark shades get away with it quite well.

The lighting in these pictures does not accurately reflect the gloriousness of this. Take it out into bright sunlight and it's a different story. This blog post will give you a good idea.

I do like Dior polishes. You have already heard me talk about my love for a short, fat brush. It's easy to work with for my stumpy fingers. The fact that the formula dries quickly and lasts for about 4-5 days without chipping is also a reason that I can arm myself with as justification for spending so much :)

What do are you wearing on your nails right now? :)

PS. Apologies for the blog absence. You haven't missed much:

I have been:

* Hiding from the heat/humidity in my house or in my office at work.

* Waiting for Ramadan to be over. I have no idea how people fast here - it's amazing to have that much faith and determination really. The only impact it has had on my life is that my favourite coffee shops and cafes are closed during the day. I know, I know: "cry me a river".

* Going to bikram yoga. This is my new "thing". I am five sessions down and feeling fantastic. I did it before, many years ago, but feel very committed to it right now. The only downer is that my hair constantly looks like crap as I can't see the point in styling it if I am going to class. Any bikram bores out there? :)

See you tomorrow :)