Happy St. Patrick's Day

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.

Ulta Limelight + dots

Ulta Limelight + dots, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

I got a set of 5 dotting tools on Ebay for $4.38. I've been wanting to try some nail dot art. I used Limelight as the base and for the dots: ChG Lemon Fizz, OPI What's With the Cattitude?, OPI Ogre-the Top Blue, Essie Little Brown Dress, and Essie Sew Psyched.

I'm happy with it. I have a scrub top that has these sorts of colors that inspired me.

Ulta Limelight + dots

Ulta Limelight + dots, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

Ulta Limelight, ChG Lemon Fizz, OPI What's With the Cattitude?, OPI Ogre-the Top Blue, Essie Little Brown Dress, Essie Sew Psyched

Ulta Limelight + dots

Ulta Limelight + dots, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

Ulta Limelight, ChG Lemon Fizz, OPI What's With the Cattitude?, OPI Ogre-the Top Blue, Essie Little Brown Dress, Essie Sew Psyched

Ulta Limelight + dots

Ulta Limelight + dots, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

Ulta Limelight + dots

Ulta Limelight + dots, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

Ulta Limelight, ChG Lemon Fizz, OPI What's With the Cattitude?, OPI Ogre-the Top Blue, Essie Little Brown Dress, Essie Sew Psyched

Ulta Limelight

Ulta Limelight, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

I hesitated to try this polish, because I expected to be disappointed. Ulta polishes are sort of hit or miss. Many are glopey and streaky and have poor formulas. This one is excellent! 3 coats were needed due to the sheerness, but the results were superb. It isn't really what I expect lime to be... its more of a soft spring green.

OPI Black Shatter over Jade is the New Black

OPI Black Shatter over Jade is the New Black, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

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!

OPI Black Shatter over Jade is the New Black

OPI Black Shatter over Jade is the New Black, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

OPI Black Shatter over Jade is the New Black

OPI Black Shatter over Jade is the New Black, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

OPI Black Shatter over Jade is the New Black

OPI Black Shatter over Jade is the New Black, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

OPI Jade is the New Black

OPI Jade is the New Black, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

Even after a year I'm still loving this green cream. Its the perfect between bright and dark. This is 2 coats and the application was very good.

Nfu-oh 56 over OPI Yodel Me on My Cell

Nfu-oh 56 over OPI Yodel Me on My Cell, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

Not a whole bunch of flakie goodness is visible in the photo, but it was way cooler in real life. I got so many compliments on the manicure at work. It looked really metallic and then the flakies made it even better!

ChG Gussied Up Green

ChG Gussied Up Green, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

From the fabulous Rodeo Diva Collection of 2008! This could be my ultimate favorite green polish! Its has those darkened edges that give it the vampy quality. The rich green just glows. If you've overlooked this China Glaze Collection check ebay or your favorite etailer.

ChG Gussied Up Green

ChG Gussied Up Green, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

Nicole Fell From the Tree

Nicole Fell From the Tree, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

My collection of squashy boob bottles is growing! Nicole is putting out some awesome nail polish. This is part of the 2010 Holiday Target Exclusive Collection. I picked up quite a few of them. They're just gorgeous! I feel as thoughthis picture is quite lacking. I love the depth of the color and the slight duochromatic pull to blue.

Green flecked franken

Green flecked franken, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

I made this franken with
1/4 Pure Ice Electric
1/4 New York Summer Amaranth
1/4 Kiss Me Here
1/4 WnW clear

The glassy flecks are very subtle. I adore the hidden shimmer of it and its greyed out hunter green color.

Franken topped w/ Pure Ice Oh Baby!

Franken topped w/ Pure Ice Oh Baby!, originally uploaded by kennasmomma.

This combination reminds me of Mac Jade Dragon, which is untried for me.