Sunday, January 23, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
OPI Black Shatter over Jade is the New Black
OK now I am convinced, Black Shatter is the coolest thing... well so far this year! Its only January, though.
I've never used crackle polish ever, but from what I hear they can be a bit finicky and difficult. Black Shatter must be Crackle for Dummies, because it couldn't be easier to use. The only things you have to remember is to apply it over DRY polish and the apply a top coat after the Black Shatter has "crackled". Otherwise, it dries matte and will flake off.
I've experimented with tons of combos on nail wheels. I'll try and post some of those for you. Very soon I plan to do Black Shatter over Nubar Fire Sparkle. Just like lava! So cool!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Milani Spellbinding over China Glaze Branding Iron
This gorgeous polish is from Milani's 2009 Halloween collection, Black Magic. I looked high and low for it last Halloween, but ended up ordering it from Cherry Culture. Its quite similar to China Glaze Lubu Heels. Its a bit more opaque than Lubu heels and 2 coats is enough, compared to 3 coats of Lubu Heels. Perfect formula.
I layered 2 coats over China Glaze Branding Iron, a shimmery blackened red, to make the black less stark.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
LA Rockstars Rockstar
I have mixed feelings about this polish. I think I'd like it better if the base were a touch less black. The glitter is very fine and smooth, which I like, but it gets lost in the dark base. Do you think if I jelly it up a bit with clear and maybe add some dark vampy eggplant to it, it would make it better? I'm thinking either ChG VIII or OPI William Tell Me About OPI.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
OPI My Private Jet * My biggest lemming killed
One coat over WnW black creme.
Why, oh why, would OPI ever mess with the perfection of the original holo version of MPJ?! This has been my biggest lemming, ever! I think this is my ideal polish. A little bit subtle and understated, maybe even boring until the light hits it and then, WHAM! Black rainbow goodness in your face. This polish is me personified! I do a lot more thinking than talking, there's a whole lot under the surface.
So what polish is YOU personified?
