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Nubar Meadow Sparkle + Nubar Grass Green Glitter + NOPI Brilliant Idea, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

Nubar Meadow Sparkle + Nubar Grass Green Glitter + NOPI Brilliant Idea

The other day at Target I picked up Nicole by OPI's Brilliant Idea. This is part of the Target Exclusive Spring Collection. I really am liking these Target Exclusives! On its own, Brilliant Idea is a monochromatic glitter, made up of mostly micro glitter and a pinch of larger particles in a clear base. Its a spring green color that is leaning very yellow. Its pretty all on its own and can be worn by its self in just 2 coats.

I, of course, wasn't satisfied. In this manicure I layered one coat of Nubar Meadow Sparkle, which is very close to Brilliant Idea, perhaps slightly less yellow and more cool in tone. Then 1 coat of Nubar Grass Green Glitter, which is a bright, true green emerald color. Then I put NOPI Brilliant Idea on last.

The combination gives it a lovely depth. Its all green, but varying shades.

Nubar Meadow Sparkle + Nubar Grass Green Glitter + NOPI Brilliant Idea

Nubar Meadow Sparkle + Nubar Grass Green Glitter + NOPI Brilliant Idea, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

Nubar Meadow Sparkle + Nubar Grass Green Glitter + NOPI Brilliant Idea

Nubar Meadow Sparkle + Nubar Grass Green Glitter + NOPI Brilliant Idea, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

SH Xtreme Purple Pizzazz

SH Xtreme Purple Pizzazz, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

Here it is looking more indigo or blurple. Lovely jelly polish.

SH Xtreme Purple Pizzazz

SH Xtreme Purple Pizzazz, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

This is a purple jelly with fuchsia microglitter. 3 coats. It tends to look totally different in different lighting. Sometimes you do not see the glitter at all and it looks like super shiny purple glass. In bright light it looks indigo or "blurple" with sparkling glitter. I love the jello-y look.

Misa Date Night to the Twilight

Misa Date Night to the Twilight, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

I wasn't head over hills over this polish. It looks different in different lighting. Its something of a frosty foil. I guess I'm sort of on the fence on this one. It can look less blue depending on the lighting.

Essie Lapis of Luxury

Essie Lapis of Luxury, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

This polish applied and wore really well. I had it on for almost a week, no chips!

China Glaze Pelican Gray

China Glaze Pelican Gray, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

Notice the hidden shimmer