Showing posts with label Nail Polish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nail Polish. Show all posts

Multichrome waterfall mani

I've been wanting to try this waterfall mani for a while - using my beloved multi-chromes over black.  These just pop in a magical way when worn with a black "undies" layer, and I never wear them without something underneath to bring out their potential.

I'm pleased with the result, though next time I'll definitely use a skinnier brush for finer strokes. 
 
I used my go-to black, Fingerpaints "Black Expressionism", as well as ILNP "Nostalgia", "Mutagen", and "Cygnus Loop", as well as Nubar "Indigo Illusion".  Even in the bottles, these chromes are dazzling!  I'm definitely an ultra-chrome addict, I need them all.
 
I'm not feeling clever enough to bore you with lots of text, so please enjoy the picture spam! 
 (I love the teal I caught in this shot)
 (Direct Sunlight) 
(Direct Sunlight, again)

I hope you enjoyed this one as much as I did!   Happy painting, polish lovers!

Out of hiatus!

Hello polish lovers!   I know I've been absent ALL YEAR so far, but this beauty just couldn't wait.  I stumbled across this fun polish on a "mommy needs her sanity" trip recently,  The vivid blues really caught my eye, especially with the way they were paired with the inky black hexes and dots. 

 I googled some swatches right there in the store, and realized it's more of a glitter topper, and doesn't come through as shown in the bottle on it's own, but picked it up anyway on a hunch that some black undies would bring it about.

I did not regret it.
 
Maybelline's Color Show "Street Art" Top Coat in "Nighttime Noise" is a real stunner.  Shown in all photos over my go - to black, Fingerpaints "Black Expressionism", this is only one coat of the Color Show polish.   I'm enchanted with it, and it seemed to pair really well with one of my other favorite recent acquisitions...my second fork ring, which I picked up last month at the Portland Saturday Market.  Wanna see???
 


As you can see, "Nighttime Noise" has vivid blue hexes, mini hexes, dots and bar glitters, which are paired with inky black hexes and dots.  This could easily be layered over another polish for a new look or to bring out the blue more, if you have a blue polish that matches the hue here, but for the effect in the bottle, try it over any basic black cream polish.
Definitely a pairing I'll be wearing out and about, probably on my next visit to Portland, where it's fun to bring out the funk my day to day mommy life makes challenging. 

I'm so glad I picked this one up! If you're loving the effect but dreaming of another hue, the good news is this line has a few more options!  Here's a shot from their website, showing samples (color accurate ones, too!) of Pink Splatter, Wild At Heart, Green Graffiti, Blue Beats, and the one I've shared here, Nighttime Noise.



A couple more parting shots of my manicure for you, and I hope to post more and see you soon!!





 
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Glitter Guilty "Starry Eyed" swatches

By request, I'd love to share some swatches of "Starry Eyed", the glitter guilty custom polish that my princess received.  In my previous post, I described it as:
"Holographic baby pink circle glitters mingle with silver, hot pink, and aqua stars and a smattering of smaller hex and circle glitters in the same shades." On the nail, some shimmery microglitters also reveal themselves, as well as some "mint" colored stars.


My favorite combo was layered over Zoya "Izzy", a shimmery fuchsia delight.
The glitters were easily tamed with one thick coat of Seche Vite.  This is ONE coat, no placing needed and just a good shaking before application.

The other contenders for the mani were Zoya "Zuza", "Wednesday", "Mira", "Kendal", and Sally Hansen "White On"  I skittled my right hand for you...sorry for awkward angles!
I really loved "Starry Eyed" over all of these, and the circles came out for my right hand, but not my left.   Currently, "Starry Eyed" is not listed in Glitter Guilty's store, but if we harass her enough on her facebook page, maybe she'll add it, or do a limited run.   Another fabulous polish by Jessica at Glitter Guilty, and really a perfect match for my Princess' personality as well.  I don't know HOW she does it, but I'm sure glad she does.
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Glitter Guilty June 2013 box (Spoiler alert)

No spoiler bar this time, folks, because I did a mani featuring both my monthly mini as well as my full size custom.  I totally loved this month's box.  When I opened it and saw the mini gleaming gloriously from the box, I literally squee'd out loud.  Here's the lovely view I was treated to when I opened my box:


June's Monthly Mini is "Lime Rickey", a sublime neon purple jelly with a happy sprinkling of small fuschia round glitters, smaller still hex glitters in chartruese, gold, and transparent white.  It's finished off with teeny tiny iridescent blue and gold glitters throughout.  The base of this color is about the same as Sinful Colors "Dream On", for color reference.   This one is nearly as intoxicating as a few of it's namesake drinks.


My full size custom this month was pretty awesome as well.  Because, let's face it - I'm obsessed with circle glitters right now.  The jelly dove grey base is loaded with teeny iridescent blue glitters that meld with the base in a gorgeous way.  The larger glitters are all circles (YAY!) in small teal, medium fuschia, and large slightly blue-er teal.  It built nicely after three layers.

Here's three layers of each painted out.  There's something about that third layer that just brings out the bottle color.  The first two coats are pretty sheer, and suddenly the full glory comes out.  If I were trying to conserve the polish, I'd layer "Urban Island" over Zoya "Dove" and "Lime Rickey" over Sinful Colors "Dream On", as these colors represent the base colors pretty well.  Apparently my pinky and those pink circle glitters were getting along REAL nicely.
 (Three Layers "Urban Island, Three Layers "Lime Rickey")
 Here's one more shot, you can see a little bit more of the iridescent glitters in "Urban Island"

(Three Coats "Lime Rickey", three coats "Urban Island")


One more look at the box contents; Full Size "Urban Island", Monthly Mini "Lime Rickey", and TWO treats this month:  A "With Love Sammey" Refreshing Lime mini soak, and a caramel apple caramel - which may be gone now.  I'm sure it got eaten in a respectable manner, and not nom-nom-nommed ferociously due to it's deliciousness.  *innocent face*


A quick recap of the glitter guilty subscription program:
Officially named the "Glitter Guilty Pleasures Box" (oooh, naughty...), the program costs 15.99 per month and is easy to cancel at any time.  Included in the price is;
-1 Full Size custom polish influenced by your preferences
-1 Monthly Mini polish which is the same for all members
-1 bonus treat - in the cooler months it's chocolate (always a win)
(NOTE: this was the first month we received a non-chocolate treat.  I loved the caramel, and the mini soak was an EXTRA bonus item that is totally fitting with any polish-aholic's heart)


When you subscribe, you fill in your likes, as well as dislikes.  You can change it whenever you'd like, and I do after each month.  Here's what I listed for this month's box:

Colors you love: I'm currently OBSESSED with the big round holo glitters.   Also feeling Aquas, greys, and peach.
Colors you hate: Yellow, Orange, Pinks, heart glitter

Some random boxes receive a "golden ticket" of some sort.  I am always so blown away by the contents of my box I forget to be sad I haven't gotten one (yet!).  You may list who referred you - so if you're gonna sign up, please be sure to put my name in there!  It's "Frankie Caswell".  And you can sign up here.  If you refer two people, you should receive a "thank you" gift their second month of subscription, as long as you are still subscribing as well.  I love love love my box, and I hope you jump on board so you can love yours too!  
And if you're a current subscriber, feel free to drop a link to YOUR reveal box, because I'd love to see your polishes!
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Plum Lovin'!

Love and Beauty "Purple/Multi"

Gotta love the thought they put into these names, eh?  However, for the prices and indie-like quality of some of their creations, the polish world has embraced Forever 21's polish collection.  I'm in love with this one - being partial to purples, the jelly plum base stole my heart, despite a slightly finicky formula.


You see, one coat hardly dispersed any glitter, and was a rather streaky mess.   I'd guess it could benefit from some thinner, but I've currently got none, so I can't test the theory.

The second coat placed a lot more of the hexes though - all the same size, but a number of colors - blush, magenta, emerald, sapphire, and gold.   Really eye catching and fun!  Plus, the base deepens to this luscious color I can't help but adore.

I also recently picked up China Glaze "Matte Magic", so I threw a coat of that over the final product.  This really brings out the colors of the hexes...love it!


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