Now that I see the pictures, this looks a heck of a lot like Orly Plum Noir! I love these sorts of colors. Its a fair bit darker than I expected based on the bottle and color drops. It looks quite vampy on me, almost black, but definitely not black.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Misa Be My Lover
I'm so impressed with this formula. It was streaky and needed 3 coats, rather thick coats. I was worried it wouldn't dry fully and would dent, but it dried so quickly and completely. I don't think the color compliments my skin tone very well, but I received a few unexpected compliments. It seems like a slightly lighter version of Zoya Sweet.
OPI Yodel Me on My Cell
3 coats. Very good formula, but it doesn't wow me. Ack look at that dry skin! Its slightly duochrome. A wee bit greener or bluer depending on the angle. Its has that frosty shimmer visible in sunshine or bright lighting, that was so popular in fall 2010 collections.
RBL Teal
Flawless application. It did chip the next day, though :(
It is a fair bit darker than I imagined it would be. It can almost look black in lower light.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Merry Christmas
I hope Santa was good to you. Hopefully, you enjoyed being with friends and family, or at least tolerated it without too much discomfort.
This has been the craziest of all Holiday seasons. My dad's been sick since April, my sister is moving and the closing on the sell of her old house is tomorrow. You get the idea. We got our tree up 2 days before Christmas and I was wrapping gifts until 2am on Christmas Eve.
Needless to say, doing my nails and posting have been the least of my concerns. NOTD is a chipped ChG Jolly Holly I applied days ago... cannot even remember when.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year,
The Nail Narc
This has been the craziest of all Holiday seasons. My dad's been sick since April, my sister is moving and the closing on the sell of her old house is tomorrow. You get the idea. We got our tree up 2 days before Christmas and I was wrapping gifts until 2am on Christmas Eve.
Needless to say, doing my nails and posting have been the least of my concerns. NOTD is a chipped ChG Jolly Holly I applied days ago... cannot even remember when.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year,
The Nail Narc
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
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
OPI DS Magic
You may have wondered where I disappeared to. Just a heck of a lot going on. I've been less than healthy over the past few weeks. I think I have got SAD (seasonal affective disorder), too. It gets dark about 4:30 now. I can't stand this time of year.
I put this polish on tonight, thinking it might cheer me up. Its so beautiful! Glittery and duochromey, though you cannot see that in my photos. It shifts to purple.
Nekkid Nails
My nails were just getting too long. They were driving my crazy. I was catching them on everything. Notice the middle finger. I ripped my nail in about the middle of the nail bed. I ended up having to put a silk wrap over the entire nail. I wonder if I've lost strength since I went way down on my biotin. I felt it was breaking me out, but I'm still breaking out... so maybe that isn't why.
Zoya Skye
Love this polish. Its more like a ballet slipper beige-pink than the photo. Close to RBL Plie. I like this polish, because it isn't as sheer as some pale Zoya colors. Very pleased this one.
Zoya Valerie
I thought Valerie would be more purple than it is. Really, its more of a wine color than a purple. This photo might lean a little more red than it really is. My other photo leans more purple than it really is. So somewhere in the middle.
ChG 2Nite
I'm not sure I ever wore this polish before now. It is so perfect. The entire OMG collection is fabulous. You know how I love blue. I'm finding I get much better application and wear of these holo polishes by putting them over a day old manicure. Otherwise, they chip easily. I love having rainbows on my nails! *happy dance*
ChG Ruby Deer
This is a pretty crappy photo. My day old mani is all gunked up. Still, I show you it, because I adore this color. I am smitten with the entire ChG 2010 Holiday collection. So many great polishes. I believe I bought them all.
Application and formula were great.
ChG Gussied Up Green
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.
Zoya Jacy
This photo is much more color accurate. You can see the hidden shimmer if you look close. A really pretty color.
Zoya Jacy
This photo is not very color accurate, but it shows the hidden shimmer of Jacy, which sadly was difficult to observe on the nail.
Nicole Fell From the Tree
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.
Orly Out of This World
This is a gorgeous polish. I feel like I am seeing it everywhere, though. Most noteably in my recent Zoya haul. Julieanne looks a heck of a lot like this polish. I haven't compared them, but I'm going to guess they're close.
Nails Inc Elizabeth St
This is a really pretty nude with a subtle shimmer. A great polish when you want great application and need something subtle and clean looking.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Katara & Sparkles
If you recall we found Katara about 3 weeks ago. She and Sparkles are now best buddies. I found them just this morning curled up on the computer chair with Katara passed out on top of Sparkles. Sparkles doesn't seem to mind at all. Such sweet little kittens. Tomorrow Katara makes her first visit to the Vet.
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