This was one of my Xmas gifts from @wegotpolish, which I was eyeing last year anyway. It's a gorgeous blue-toned fuchsia holographic. It has a strong blue flame. I think the formula is ok. I wish it would have had some shimmer that gave it a bit more depth.
Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
2 coats NailNation Dance Like No One's Around
OPI DS Topcoat
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Monday, March 28, 2016
Sally Hansen Big Matte Top Coat
This was very impressive for a drugstore brand. I like it that it's different from the Essie that I use. This one is a bit more 'rubbery'. I tried to capture the 'wet tips' with my camera, but I only succeeded in the shade (last pic).
Layering Order:
2 coats Barielle Blushing Beauty
1 coat Sally Hansen Big Matte Top Coat
1 coat Seche Vite Topcoat (tips only)
Layering Order:
2 coats Barielle Blushing Beauty
1 coat Sally Hansen Big Matte Top Coat
1 coat Seche Vite Topcoat (tips only)
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Ever After Bite Me
This is a modern take on the white holos. It has a hint of pink and grey. The shimmer is very inconspicuous, but it can be seen at certain angles, and I believe it gives depth to the polish. I find this very complex, although my skin tone does not agree with it. I will have to try this in the summer.
The bonus is that it is a great base color for other white holos.
Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
2 coars Ever After Bite Me
OPI DS Topcoat
The bonus is that it is a great base color for other white holos.
Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
2 coars Ever After Bite Me
OPI DS Topcoat
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Broken glass nails with cellophane paper
My dear friend Robyn from @wegotpolish purchased this paper on Michael's. I wanted to give it a try so I placed it over a white jelly, and I was satisfied with the result, given that it was my first attempt. This require lots of patience, so I never did my right hand. Also, I noticed that some of these will lift up, kind of like cheap flakies. I think it will require practice, and I have a lot of cellophane left to play :)
Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
2 coats OPI Funny Bunny
Cellophane paper, cut up in random pieces
2 coats Poshe fast drying basecoat
Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
2 coats OPI Funny Bunny
Cellophane paper, cut up in random pieces
2 coats Poshe fast drying basecoat
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Recollections Mint
Happy Shamrock Day!
Layering Order:
Nail Pattern Boldness Glitter-a-peel
2 coats Dare To Wear Honeysuckle
Recollections mint (sprinkled on wet polish)
Lumina Lacquer Soleil (tips only)
Loose glitter
Gold hearts
2 coats Poshe Fast Drying Basecoat
Seche Vite Topcoat
Layering Order:
Nail Pattern Boldness Glitter-a-peel
2 coats Dare To Wear Honeysuckle
Recollections mint (sprinkled on wet polish)
Lumina Lacquer Soleil (tips only)
Loose glitter
Gold hearts
2 coats Poshe Fast Drying Basecoat
Seche Vite Topcoat
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Chanel Troublante
I'm not too fond of brown nail polish. However, this has orange, pink and gold! I rella like this, although it is more of a Fall polish, than Spring, but what do I know?
Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
2 coats Chanel Troublante
Seche Vite Topcoat
Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
2 coats Chanel Troublante
Seche Vite Topcoat
Monday, March 7, 2016
Cupcake Polish Re-Vamped and Dance Legend Lissome
There wasn't too much sun when I took these pics. I spent most of my day swatching that day. I love days like those. I really like this teal from Cupcake. It makes the perfect pedicure color. This was the last mani of the day, and it took me probably 1 hour and 5 coats of topcoat to get that Dance Legend to be smooth. Good thing I was wearing my NPB peel off basecoat, because the next day removal was a breeze. I cannot do certain big glitters like this, because my nails are too curved.
Layering Order:
Nail Pattern Boldness Glitter-a-Peel
2 coats Cupcake Polish Re-Vamped
no topcoat in these pictures
Layering Order:
Nail Pattern Boldness Glitter-a-Peel
2 coats Cupcake Polish Re-Vamped
1 coat (dabbed) Dance Legend Lissome
4 coats Poshe Fast Drying Basecoat
Seche Vite Topcoat
Layering Order:
Nail Pattern Boldness Glitter-a-Peel
2 coats Cupcake Polish Re-Vamped
no topcoat in these pictures
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Layering Order:
Nail Pattern Boldness Glitter-a-Peel
2 coats Cupcake Polish Re-Vamped
1 coat (dabbed) Dance Legend Lissome
4 coats Poshe Fast Drying Basecoat
Seche Vite Topcoat
Friday, March 4, 2016
Baroness X Dulcinea
This was a gift from my friend K. I am so out of the loop lately with indie polishes. Thank God for friends!
This is a very special polish, as it has both the duochrome flakies and shimmer/glitter (similar to 230). I was mesmerized by this polish. I did have to do 3 coats just because I could not get enough of the flakies. They have an interesting iridescence, They are a little bit big, I will admit. Somewhat green too, but St. Patty's day is coming soon, so why not.
Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
1 coat Essie Bell-bottom Blues
3 coats Baroness X Dulcinea
Glossy Glam Topcoat
This is a very special polish, as it has both the duochrome flakies and shimmer/glitter (similar to 230). I was mesmerized by this polish. I did have to do 3 coats just because I could not get enough of the flakies. They have an interesting iridescence, They are a little bit big, I will admit. Somewhat green too, but St. Patty's day is coming soon, so why not.
Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
1 coat Essie Bell-bottom Blues
3 coats Baroness X Dulcinea
Glossy Glam Topcoat
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Urban Outfitters Westside
I rarely wear orange. This is almost as rarely as wearing green for me. However, when I do, it has to be a spectacular mani. I was going to add some neon glitter to this, but this looks great --and deserves a post-- by itself.
I got so many compliments on this mani. It is perfect for a sunny day. If you have a UO store near by, try to get this one, because it is worth every penny. It is one of those rare neons that is easy to apply too!
Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
2 coats Urban Outfitters Westside
Seche Vite Topcoat
I got so many compliments on this mani. It is perfect for a sunny day. If you have a UO store near by, try to get this one, because it is worth every penny. It is one of those rare neons that is easy to apply too!
Layering Order:
Gucci Basecoat
2 coats Urban Outfitters Westside
Seche Vite Topcoat
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