I get a little crazy with the layering. I'm just trying to make a good polish better. Often, if I put on a polish and it just doesn't have the wow factor I will make it better. I like to experiment on nail wheels first, also.
I did 2 or 3 coats of Underground Pink and it just wasn't doing it for me, with the tone of my skin. I added City Lights, a fine holo clearcoat, but it wasn't enough. Time for Teenage Dream! The result: a sweet subtle pink with "in your face" sparkle. Like pink cupcakes with sparklie sugar sprinkled on top! Nom nom nom
Showing posts with label holo glitter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holo glitter. Show all posts
Saturday, February 5, 2011
ChG Underground Pink + CG City Lights + OPI Teenage Dream
Zoya Jo + OPI Last Friday Night + Barry M Hologram Hexagrams
I put on 2 coats of Jo, but it seemed so plain with Last Friday Night sitting on my vanity. I had just received Hologram Hexagrams and it wanted to play, too. I think the result was awesome!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
The Spirit of the Holidays....
Zoya Sarah + Northern Lights + ChG Mrs Claus
Ott lamp
...threw up on my nails.
I was still feeling blue and thought something blingy might cheer me up.
I posted a few pictures in various lighting since it appears so different in each light. In shade or artifical dim lighting the Mrs Claus is very prominent. Almost looking like pink glitter.
This is one of the few manicures my mother has noticed and complimented. Perhaps she notices most of them and keeps her thoughts to herself usually. Hmm
Friday, July 23, 2010
Blingtastic Franken
I present to you way too many photos of my latest creation! I used
1/2 ChG Dorothy Who?
1/2 ChG Emeral Sparkle
a wee bit of Le Chat fine blue glitter & emerald glitter
a pinch of Le Chat holo glitters in 2 sizes, platinum & silver screen
It sort of reminds me of Massini brand's Medallion Purple & Slamming Red
1/2 ChG Dorothy Who?
1/2 ChG Emeral Sparkle
a wee bit of Le Chat fine blue glitter & emerald glitter
a pinch of Le Chat holo glitters in 2 sizes, platinum & silver screen
It sort of reminds me of Massini brand's Medallion Purple & Slamming Red
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunshine and happiness
Supposedly, we only average around 60 sunny days here. It feels like less to me. What better polish for a sunny day, than a holo glitter?
Ulta has their Salon Formula on sale now for $2 each, so I grabbed a few bottles. This one caught my eye, because I'm a sucker for anything with holographic glitter. Its called Bombshell. This is 3 coats. Its a jelly, too! It applied really well, however, it needs a couple layers of thick topcoat to smooth it out. I applied 2, but was impatient and didn't let the first set up enough, so its a little bumpy.
Ulta has their Salon Formula on sale now for $2 each, so I grabbed a few bottles. This one caught my eye, because I'm a sucker for anything with holographic glitter. Its called Bombshell. This is 3 coats. Its a jelly, too! It applied really well, however, it needs a couple layers of thick topcoat to smooth it out. I applied 2, but was impatient and didn't let the first set up enough, so its a little bumpy.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Lazy Sunday
I have exactly 3 RBLs (Rescue Beauty Lounge). I would love to have more, but it's a bit cost prohibitive. Their sophisticated creams really appeal to me. I feel most comfortable wearing an edgy cream at work. Neons or obscenely blingy glitters make me feel a little awkward in a professional environment.
This is Plie. Applied wonderfully and was opaque in 2 coats.
This is Plie. Applied wonderfully and was opaque in 2 coats.
Then, since none of us can go shopping as often as we'd like, I thought I'd show you the results of a recent shopping trip that involved Sephora and Ulta.
I am absolutely thrilled with the Urban Decay Polish Primer Potion & the Blinc Mascara! Thanks Jessika.
The glitters are Nabi brand. I found them at a clothing & accessory store. I forgot the name. They have a really strong smell. I haven't tried those, yet.
The skinny Ulta bottles were from the newest collection. My shopping buddy asked a SA when they'd have them. Not too surprisingly, they already had them.. in a DRAWER! I swear every time I go to this Ulta the employees look like their on a pleasure cruise. All their nail polish could be gone on the sales floor and it would never occur to anyone to go look in the back for replenishment stock. I suspect that is why they had 2 complete sets of the CHI collection that was out around November, but no display anymore.
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