Dance Legend Parallax

It is a nice change to have shorter nails once in a while.  I purchased this Gucci red creme and it bubbled up on me, so I had to add glitter.  It looked really nice with the Dance Legend.  I need to wear it on its own.  The problem is that the round glitters are very sparse, and I had to do some fishing.

Layering Order:

Gucci Basecoat

2 coats Gucci Ardor

Gucci Topcoat

1 coat Dance Legend Parallax

1 coat Poshe Fast Drying Basecoat

Seche Vite Topcoat

Cadillacquer Firinne

I have mixed feelings about this one.  On one hand, it is a unique shade of purple that looks classy in certain lights.  On the other hand, it seems a bit too muted, and the shimmer is so hidden, that in real life it is almost non-existent.  The holographic effect is medium, but ok.

Layering Order:
2 coats Cadillacquer Firinne
Dior Gel Coat

CbL March to a Different Beat

I was loving this one in the swatch pics from last month, and I decided to see it for myself.  I was not disappointed, because the color was better than I imagined it.  It is a blackened purple holo with a slight duochrome effect.  Easy 2 coats, and it dried fast.  In my pictures, it has a copper cast that is not as noticeable in real life, but the shimmer in it is very pretty.

Layering Order:
2 coats Colors by Llarowe March to a Different Beat - Polish of the Month March 2016
no basecoat or topcoat in these pictures

Barielle with ProSina London High Tea

This is another color from the Barielle ProSina Signature Collection.  The application for it was superb.  It is hands down, one of the easiest creme polishes to apply.  This two-coater shimmery pink is true to the original London High Tea,

This collection, which can be found here, has hydrolized keratin treatment built in the fomula.  Barielle says that it is "pregnancy safe and 5 Free".  Check out the other treatments with ProSina,

I had swatched My City apartment a couple of weeks ago here.  I also did a quick 4 day test without basecoat with this one, and the results were consistent: Nearly no chips and my nails were moisturized.  It felt like I was wearing basecoat, as I did not experience any dryness, breakage or peelies.  Overall, I think that this collection is a winner, the formula, colors and benefits are wonderful.

Layering Order:
2 coats Barielle with ProSina London High Tea
Fnug Topcoat

KB Shimmer Night Bright and Baroness X Doomfire

This is probably my first KB Shimmer.  I think it made a good first impression on me, and now I want to learn more about the brand.  They have some unique bath products too.  I got this one because I saw a video and I did not see anything in my stash that resembled it.

It is a perfect two-coater, not chunky at all.  I like that it can be worn alone or as a base color for shifty topcoats.  This is very minimalist, just a black crelly with good holographic glitter, but the ratio is done so well that it is stunning nonetheless.  This is a nice color for purists, and for those who like the glitters-over-black look; it's all in 1 step.

Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
2 coats KB Shimmer Night Bright
Dior Gel Coat

Bonus Pictures - Night Bright with 2 coats of Baroness X Doomfire

Pa AA37 and AA38 over Nvr Enuff Unicorn Castle

I added flakies to the mani from my previous post.  The good thing about subtle holos is that they can be used as base colors for layering flakies, shimmers and glitters.

Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
2 coats Nvr Enuff Unicorn Castle
1 coat Pa AA37
1 coat Pa AA38
Dior Gel Coat

Nvr Enuff Unicorn Castle

This is a nice pastel lilac for spring.  I got it because I though it was going to be a bit more neon and more holo than this.  Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed.  It also took a long time to ship and to arrive, so I had high expectations for it.  The formula and the brush were great.

Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
2 coats Nvr Enuff Polish Unicorn Castle
no topcoat in these pictures