tomboy with a nail polish problem | mostly lacquer & unboxings
A new Target recently opened near me, and Defy & Inspire Rock of Love caught my eye while I was checking out the store. This is my first time trying this brand, and it's a winner! Here it is, topped with Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat: https://www.instagram.com/p/BYjxMsOACmo/?taken-by=eternaldecember Rock of Love is semi-sheer, milky pale... Continue Reading →
A couple years ago, in February 2015, I went through considerable trouble to track down a bottle of L'Oreal Masked Affair and was elated when I succeeded in obtaining this drugstore polish that was, for whatever reason, popular enough to be a bit hard to find. A few months later, in September 2015, Julep released its... Continue Reading →
I've never done a Throwback Thursday post, but hey, I just happen to be wearing the first nail polish that started this whole nail polish obsession: Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle Precious Pearl. More on that in a bit. This is in outdoor natural light, two coats, topped with Essie Good to Go top coat: https://www.instagram.com/p/BMGEWYVAQRQ/?taken-by=eternaldecember Precious Pearl... Continue Reading →
Here's a quick comparison of Julep Desiree, a holographic top coat that came as a free gift with this month's Julep Maven monthly box, and Revlon Holographic Pearls, which I previously tried over a shimmer polish with less dramatic effect. (They're not all that similar, and I may even own other holo toppers that are more dupe-y,... Continue Reading →
This past week's colors: Julep Tanith (index and pinky) and Pure Ice Private Show (middle & ring). I was going to do all Tanith, but I didn't feel like going all nude, even with the gold sparkle! Kind of a weird combo, but I guess I was vaguely thinking ballet and Swan Lake when I picked out these... Continue Reading →
I've swatched a few festive colors for July 4th! Here's The Lady Varnishes Stay Puft, two coats, on all fingers except the ring, which is two coats Pure Ice Deja Vu layered with one layer Sinful Colors Star Blast-Off. This is day two of this manicure in outdoor natural light, all nails topped with Essie... Continue Reading →
I didn't think I'd make it to another swatch post before I became too busy with 'Fiend Jr. to paint my nails, but I guess she's still too comfy in there to bother coming out. 😉 Anyway, I liked this month's Julep Mystery Box colors a lot and wanted to swatch more of them! Here... Continue Reading →
Mr. 'Fiend and I were at our local Walgreens renting Captain America: The Winter Soldier in preparation to see Avengers: Age of Ultron when I spotted a new Sinful Colors display for their Having A Blast collection for this summer. I ended up picking up Star Blast-Off and Green Ocean. I think Star Blast-Off is new, and Green Ocean... Continue Reading →
Sometimes one, two, or even three colors just isn't enough, and a rainbow is in order. :] This is by special request from Mr. 'Fiend, and I was happy to oblige. From left to right, these are Nicole by OPI Challenge Red-y, Zoya Arizona, Julep Korin, Nicole by OPI Pros & Confidence, and Julep Charlotte. I... Continue Reading →
