Happy New Year Nails!

I got inspired by a bunch of photos on pinterest (come visit me!) I was going for a glitter gradient type mani on deep blue/cobalt. Then I realized I don't really know how to do a good glitter gradient and I (shockingly) don't own a deep cobalt (at least I don't think I do!). So, I went with deep shimmery blue and metallic polka dots using my dotting tool and some toothpicks!

 My husband thought it came out more like fish scales (which he thought was a compliment because he loves everything to do with fishing) and after second thought he's right! I love it even though it wasn't quite what I was going for!

Carbonite vs. Valiant

Middle and Pinky: Revlon - Carbonite

Pointer and Ring: L'Oreal - Valiant

 You think they're similar, but they're not. Valiant is a little smoother and more on the silver side.
Carbonite looks a little rougher and leans more gold. At least to my eye.

 Ignore my messy valiant fingers. I remembered when I was using it that this is the polish I use on my dog once and awhile, so I was pulling hairs out of the brush. Gross, I know! Sorry!

Verdict: Note dupes.
If I had to get rid of one: No way! Love them both!

My version of the "Indian Summer" nail.

 I saw this idea on Sephora's site, but it used the $30 $OPI gold flaky polish. This glitter was close enough for me.

 For some reason Zoya Caprice came out a little more orange than it looks in the bottle. I'm not sure if I needed to shake it up better, or if that's just how it is.

Either way, I'm happy with how this turned out!

ORLY: Sashay My Way - golden goodness!

 I'm not going to lie, I stole this idea from something I saw on Sephora's website.

 I really liked the idea of the gold glittery pieces on a white background. It felt very summery and fresh to me. Orly has these Fx glitters paired with black polish, but I think the white is more fun!

 I can't decide if the name is cute or ridiculous!

 There is something for everyone here! Bar glitter, holo glitter, hex glitter, regular glitter - you name it, this is a party in a bottle!

Sally's is charging $8.99 for these, which I personally think is a bit steep for Orly. I would have bought the green glitter too, but didn't feel like spending $20 in glitter polish! Not in one trip anyway.
BTW, the white underneath is plain old Sinful polish. Nothin fancy!

Jessica - Irridescent Eye

 Irridescent Eye from Jessica's "Peacock Queen" Collection

 

Metallic golden-olivey-green color. Changes in the light or when angled to pure gold, or flashes of green, teal and yellow. Just beautiful!

Prize Winning Mare

I've had this in a box of polishes "to try" for awhile now. I finally pulled it out, and was so glad I did!

Look at how it's all browny-gold and shimmery!

Bright, sun!

A trip to Ulta

I went in search of the Ulta Exclusives. Visons of Sugarplum. I wasn't sure if I realllly needed another purple, but once I got there, it's so pretty! I also got Dazzled by Gold from the Ulta Exclusive OPI's. Dreaming of Red was there and was also pretty, but I wanted Sapphire in the Snow from the Holiday OPI's. Plus the holiday displays were picked over! I got the last bottle of Sapphire in the Snow. OPI was on sale buy 2 get 1.

Visions of Sugarplum (inisde with flash)

VoS (outside)



Dazzled by Gold!


Ring finger has one coat of Misa Dirty Sexy Money with Dazzled over it.

DbG reminded me a lot of Wet n Wild Craze "Shield" because it has very fine glittery copper and silvery bits. But it's a much deeper, richer gold than shield. It's really gorgeous. Perfect for the Holidays!

There are no pictures of SitS because I can't get the bottle open! I guess there is a reason it was the last one there! I left it on my husband's end table, but so far he hasn't taken the hint.