nail polished: December 2010

Christmas nail art design

minute Christmas holidays arrive, when her own nail art designs to welcome the Christmas special. after surfing in cyberspace, this is her christmas nail art with the color pink, the color pink will add to the impression of femininity, I think pink would be suited to Christmas which is identical to the color red

Christmas nail art design

A LITTLE BIT OF CHRISTMAS NAIL ACRYLIC

CHRISTMAS NAIL ACRYLIC

I will be attending another Young Nails class this Monday. I can't wait! It is going to be focused on Christmas nail art so look for new exciting Christmas designs to be posted. So excited

CHRISTMAS NAIL ACRYLIC

Barry M Bright Purple

Pop quiz my pretties: what's my favourite colour? If you've been following me for a while you've probably figured out that I LOVE purple. And look at this:

Love it! (Although the colour is actually deeper purple and not as pink as it appears in the picture.) Having professed my love for it I would have to add that quite a few of the polish brands have a variation on this colour at the moment so I wouldn't say it's anything particularly special in that respect. But Bright Purple has a beautiful depth of colour which I'm loving and which you can't really see in this photo. Application wise this was three coats. It was opaque in two but there was some dragging that meant it needed three for a nice smooth finish.

If you're lucky enough to live in England (where you can find Barry M in stores rather than having to pay international freight on their products) and you're looking for a bright purple then this would be a good buy.

Barry M Pure Turquoise

I've just realised that my 'To Blog' folder is full to the brim with swatch photos waiting to be blogged about. Which is nice, because it means I have a backup in between stalking the postman.

Today's swatch is a favourite that I mentioned the first time I posted about Barry M. Back then my nails were horribly short and there was no way I was putting pictures of them on the internet so you were deprived of a swatch. But my nails are looking fairly acceptable these days, so here it is in all it's glory - Barry M Pure Turquoise:

This one definitely goes in my top 10. It's so deliciously bright and cheerful, and totally reminds me of the Twitter logo:

See?

I think this was the first Barry M colour I tried, and it set the standard. Great application (two coats), lovely glossy creme finish and great wear. Combine that with the stunning colour and this one becomes a classic.

a polish from England - Barry M Grey

I already had several Barry M polishes in my stash prior to our trip to England, and of course I added to their number. Barry M almost never disappoint me with their application, and the creatively named 'Grey' is no exception.

(I've a feeling they don't pay their polish naming person enough!)

Grey leans slightly warmer in real life than the pictures show, and to my eye would be wearable on most skin tones. I'm a huge fan of grey nail polish and this one makes my heart go pitter patter.

Application-wise the only way this polish could have been more perfect was if it went on in one coat. This is two coats of smooth, buttery, creme goodness. Barry M have yet again knocked it out of the park for me.

Barry M Dusky Mauve

Good heavens to Murgatroyd!
What a polish!
A Very easy to apply. Goes exactly where you put it. And if I were better at putting it places it would look pretty well perfect.
B It needs light to reveal its secret. In the dim October daylight it could be vaguely, anonymously brown. With flash it's like this...... (See below).

I was very surprised when I looked at my pix to see the shimmer. This is the semi-dupe of Chanel Paradoxal. Now, I've a Chanel watch but I won't part with the pennies for a Chanel polish (a matter of priorities) so this is as close as I'm getting to Paradoxal which, in any case, isn't that special.

I recommend this polish as I reckon it would suit everyone. And it's relatively cheap.

Save or splurge? What are you prepared to spend real money on and what are you happy to compromise on?

China Glaze Crackle is Coming!

As many of you may know , we are launching a line of China Glaze Crackle polishes that will be available starting February 2011! Rather than just teasing you with just one crackle color, there will be a total of SIX amazingly fun colors! Below is a little taste of the China Glaze Black Mesh over China Glaze Medallion:

The six different Crackle colors will include: Black Mesh (black crackle), Lightening Bolt (white crackle), Broken Hearted (pink crackle), Cracked Concrete (grey crackle), Crushed Candy (teal crackle) and Fault Line (purple crackle).

China Glaze Crackle will be available at Sally’s and BSG in a 12 piece counter display. There will also be 3 packs kits available with a base color, a crackle glaze (either Broken Hearted, Black Mesh or Crushed Candy) and a China Glaze top coat.
What do you think about Crackle polish? Is this something you’re looking forward to trying?

China Glaze Christmas 2010 Part 2

Here’s part 2 and the remaining 8 from the China Glaze Holiday 2010 promotion!
First is China Glaze Little Drummer Boy, a deep navy shimmer that is so unique for the holidays! I really liked this color because of how deep the shade of blue is. I only needed 2 coats to get complete coverage and it applied like a dream!

Second, we have China Glaze Sugar Plums. It’s a shimmery burgundy shade with flecks of multi-colored micro glitter in it. If you’re a fan of China Glaze Stella, you will LOVE Sugar Plums! It’s like Stella turned up a couple notches. This was 3 coats but you could definitely get away with two coats. I just like the look of extra coats!

Third, we have China Glaze Mommy Kissing Santa. A deep, shimmery red that is perfect if you love that extra shine. This was 2 coats.

Next up is China Glaze Phat Santa. A creamy, rich red that screams holidays! I really loved the way this applied. The formula was amazing and this was 3 coats.

Here we have China Glaze Ruby Deer. A bright, rich red. A little lighter than Mommy Kissing Santa, so ff you’re looking for a red that’s not too dark but is still vibrant and rich, this is your winner. This was 3 coats.

Next is China Glaze Jolly Holly, which is a deep, forest green shimmer. Really lovely and applied wonderfully. I love how unique this green shade is…it’s not only perfect for the holidays but I think it’s a great green for any other day of the year!

This is China Glaze Mistletoe Kisses. A green glitter that almost has a holographic effect to it. I was a little skeptical because I thought I was going to need tons of coats to get the right coverage, but I was pleasantly surprised when all I needed was 3 coats to get it perfect. I really like this color because it’s very unique as well and is definitely one of the standouts in the crowd.

Last, but not least is China Glaze Mrs. Claus. A red glitter that has a jelly-ish base. This also has a holographic look when applied. Very shimmery and very festive. This was 4 coats, but I added on that extra coat only because I could still see the crud stuck under my nails after the third coat. I’m sure if you have clean nails (mine were grungy from swatching) three coats is all you would need.

A post on the gift sets will be coming up next. Which colors are you going to be picking up now that you’ve seen all 16 of the colors?

China Glaze Christmas 2010

Jingle bells…jingle bells! Yes, it’s getting close to that time of year again and China Glaze is here to celebrate the season in style with our 2010 Holiday Promotions! Complete with 16 fun colors that will be sure to spice up your hands and feet for the celebratory season. Here’s some photos and in depth descriptions of the first 8 colors!

First off is China Glaze Jingle Bells. This is a nudish champagne shimmer that would be complimentary on any skin tone. Application is very smooth and that’s needed is 2 coats to get full coverage. I topped this off with a coat of Seche Vite Fast Dry to add extra shine.

Second, we have China Glaze Cheers To You. This is a bright, shimmery silver that reminds me of Christmas tinsel. Application is smooth and two coats is needed as well for desired coverage. What amazed me about all the shimmers was how smoothly they went on, because shimmers can sometimes be a little chunky and goopy.

Third, we have China Glaze Snow. This is a creamy, dense and smooth white polish. I absolutely love it! I think it’s something about the texture. China Glaze Snow is thick without being gloopy and all I needed was two coats of this to make it perfect. I probably wouldn’t wear this alone, but it would be great for French manicures and pedicures, along with being a base color for layering. I know it’s just a white polish, but I really liked this one, a lot! The formula is hands down, amazing.

Next up is China Glaze Peace on Earth. This is an olive-toned green shimmer. This is two coats of polish with a coat of Seche Vite Fast Dry on top. This color is so unique, especially for the Holidays and I’m glad that it was included in the promotion because it’s not a typical “Holiday” green. I was never a huge fan of green polishes until recently and now I can’t get enough! Olive green, lime green, slime green…I’m loving them all!

Here we have China Glaze Frosty. This is a sheer, shimmery white that’s perfect in layers. This has an amazing texture as well and took me three coats for the desired coverage. A lot of you on Twitter were asking me how this compares to China Glaze White-Kwik-Silver from the 2007 Surf Collection. I’ll be sure to swatch both and let everyone know how it turns out!

Next is China Glaze Party Hearty. This has a clear polish base with flecks of green, gold and red glitter. The red glitter is the largest and then the green and gold, respectively. Shown below is 3 coats in the photo below. You can definitely wear this alone, but I think it would look amazing as a top coat. I actually layered this over China Glaze Peace on Earth awhile back and it looked great!

Last, we have China Glaze Naughty or Nice. This is a deep, dark burgundy shade. It is so gorgeous and very dark, almost black. Show below is three coats with a swipe of Seche Vite Fast Dry on top. China Glaze Naughty and Nice was the first color I decided to swatch. I had the intention of taking it off and swatching more colors afterward, but once I put it on, I couldn’t take it off! It’s so gorgeous, I totally fell in love with it! It’s definitely one of my favorite Holiday colors.

The 2010 Holiday promotion will be available starting at the end of October. Which ones are your favorites and what will you be picking up?

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