Nails Of The Day (NOTD) China Glaze FOR AUDREY and SNOW GLOBE

This was a hastily applied mani. I applied 3 coats of color over China Glaze Strong Adhesion Base and sealed everything with 1 coat of Seche Vite. I opted to layer China Glaze SNOW GLOBE and Sinful Colors OPAL GLITTER for accent nails.

I usually do my manis at about 3am.
I do my nails at my desk because it is the perfect height and I have sufficient light. Seche Vite affords me the opportunity to crawl back into bed and not get sheet prints.
I would love to change my polish at least twice weekly. I have been making more of a concerted effort in changing the colors. It is a challenge because of life's priorities.







How often do you change your polish?
Do you own any of these colors?

Nails Of The Day (NOTD) - Sinful Colors - ISLAND CORAL

I was delighted when I saw this shade at my local Walgreens.
I have been scouring the shelves for months for a color called Scandal.
This was as close as I could get.

This is a beautiful feminine pinky, peachy coral cream.
Base - China Glaze Strong Adhesion
Color - Sinful Colors ISLAND CORAL
Top - Seche Vite

This manicure is about a week old.














Full Sunlight No Flash



This definitely reads more peach than pink without the flash in full sun. I am enjoying this color. Summer is almost over.



I cannot get enough of Sinful Colors nail polish.
Do you own this color?
Do you like corals?

Nails Of The Day (NOTD) - China Glaze - FOUR LEAF CLOVER

This is a vibrant Kelly Green Cream,
athough this is reading more teal in the photographs.
I tried to correct this by shooting in my Olympus 720SW's "Cuisine mode" and adjusting the White Balance.

I have a weakeness for greens.

There was a time in my life when I would have never touched a green or blue nail polish.
One needs to have confidence to rock such bold colors.
It seems as if these are the main colors for which I have been reaching as of late. Although I wore this today with my Enamel Green t-shirt and staple leopard print scarf, I prefer not to be so matchy matchy with my outfits.
I like for the nail polish to compliment the outfit instead.










This was a dream to apply.

I was impatient about allowing each coat to dry before adding the next one.
It was opaque with just two coats.
I am just used to applying three.
It was hastily applied before running errands today.

Base: China Glaze Strong Adhesion

Color: China Glaze FOUR LEAF CLOVER
Top Coat: Seche Vite








Blackberry Pic

 Do you wear green nail polish?

Nails Of The Day (NOTD) - Sinful Colors - CINDERELLA

I picked up this beautiful nail polish over a month ago. I need to buy a backup as I have two teen aged daughters who also agree that it's gorgeous!

I got tons of compliments the first time I wore this.
A lady asked me what color it was.
When I told her, she asked me if it made me
"feel like Cinderella."
My reply was, "No, not really."
*laughing* I just thought it was pretty.

This is the second time that I've worn it.
Duo Chromes are mesmerizing!
I see gold, pink and purple reflects.
They are tiny.

Base: China Glaze Strong Adhesion
Color: Cinderella x3
Top Coat: Seche Vite
This was difficult to apply.
It was streaky and felt like a flaky nail polish.
I do feel it is certainly worth the effort to get the true color as shown in the bottle.

Do you like this?
Do you own it?
With what other colors would you pair it?

NOTD - China Glaze - SEA SPRAY

Indoors, with flash

This is a pretty pearly Gray-ish Light Blue.
Base Coat: None
Three coat application.
Top Coat: NK Express Dry

Indirect sunlight, no flash

I think this would be complimentary to Nautical or White outfits during warmer months. It is a very sophisticated color.

Indirect sunlight, no flash

With what would you pair such a color?

Do you own any light blue/gray nail polishes?
Which is your favorite?

NOTD - Sinful Colors - OLYMPIA

Indoors with flash

This is a soft Seafoam Green cream with slight shimmer.
It took me three coats to achieve an opaque finish.
No base coat, NK Express Dry Top Coat.

Indirect sunlight, no flash.

I love this pastel color!

What do you think of this color?
Would you wear it?

NOTD - China Glaze - LIFE PRESERVER

Indirect sunlight, no flash

This is a soft creamy Terra Cotta Orange.
I think it is perfect for Spring and Summer.
It is a little more muted than a bold Orange.
This is two coats without a base nor top coat.

Indoors with flash

Do you like Coral Creams?
Would you wear this color?

NOTD - Sinful Colors - GRECIAN SUN

Indoors with flash

This is an amazing creamy opaque bold Azure blue!
Base Coat: None
Three coat application.
Top Coat: NK Express Dry

Indirect sunlight, no flash

I had to hurry to swatch this before my teenaged daughters got a hold of it.
I am sure I will have to hunt for a backup for my collection.
This was affordably priced at $1.99. I usually wait for a Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal at Walgreens. However this was a part of a limited edition display.
Yes, it was a complete impulse buy.

What do you think of this color?

NOTD - China Glaze - DIVA BRIDE

Back Lit, No Flash, Natural Sunlight

Creamy Nude. This is perfect for work.
Base Coat: China Glaze Strong Adhesion
This is a three coat application.
Top Coat: Seche Vite

Indoors with flash

If you were getting married, would you consider wearing this on your special day?

Indoors, No Flash, Tungsten Lighting

Do you like colors like this?

NOTD - China Glaze - FIRST MATE

I love this cream Navy Blue Polish.
This is 3 coats over China Glaze Strong Adhesion Base Coat. Top Coat is Seche Vite.

Indoor with Flash

Back Lit, Natural Sunlight, No Flash.

Do you wear blue nail polish? Do you own this color?

China Glaze For Audrey - With Swatches

 No flash, indirect sunlight.
 2 coats = opaque.
China Glaze Base Coat
Seche Vite Top Coat

Indoor with flash

Collective Nail Polish Haul (With Swatches)

I've acquired several polishes over the past few weeks.
I work hard to catch them on sale.

Milani (Buy $10 worth, get $4 Bonus Bucks)

Techno Red (It looks more pink than red in real life. Gorgeous! Can't wait to put it on my toes Visible Nail Line still present after 3 coats)

Revlon (Rite Aid Buy 1 Get 1 50% off with $4 Up Rewards)

Gray Suede 705 (A interesting color, I thought to be sickly gray with the 1st coat, it improved with each additional coat. I ended up doing 3 to get it to look the way I wanted)

Opulent Pink 904 Warm Baby Pink with subtle Gold Shimmer (Backup ...one of my faves)

Posh Pink 912 (Slightly Frosty Bubble Gum Pink Visible Nail Line still present after 3 coats)

No Shrinking Violet 790 (Slightly Frosty Dark Bluish Purple - Wow, opaque after just 1 coat)

Sinful Colors (Walgreens $.99 each)


Soulmate

Rise & Shine

Nirvana

Which of these shades do you think would best compliment your skintone?

Nails Of The Day (NOTD) - Revlon MINTED

I am loving Revlon MINTED!

It reminds me of creamy sherbert.

I am so ready for Spring.

This formula was a little bit streaky after two coats. I used three for it to appear opaque. The result was a little bumpy because I was eager to get it opaque. I put too much polish on the brush. I was watching Celebrity Apprentice in my living room, so my lighting was not the best. Energy Saver bulbs are great for the enviornment, but terrible for painting nails.
I didn't realize it was bumpy until this morning. UGH!

Overall, I'm enjoying the color. The next time I use this I will take my time.

Indirect Sunlight Indoors No Flash

I think the colors create an interesting contrast against my brown skin.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indirect Sunlight Indoors With Flash
 
 

Would you rock this shade in the Winter?