Outdoors in Direct Sunlight
Indoors Out of Direct Sunlight
Gorgeous, am I right? Golden Sea is such a light and airy gold/blue color - very delicate and ladylike. It's not too in-your-face with the shimmer and subtle holo. It is the perfect polish to wear when you are looking for something a little more reserved. The application was smooth, and took 2 coats to achieve complete opacity. Because it is more of a chrome, streaks can show up during application, so just make sure you are brushing in the same direction, and you will be dandy :) The wear time was great! Survived two toddler baths, a shower, gardening, and playtime with no or wearing at the nail tips. Hooray!! I love a good durable polish!
Next up is "Black Pearl":
Outdoors in Direct Sunlight
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Indoors Out of Direct Sunlight
I'd be a fibber if I told you a part of me didn't buy Black Pearl because the name reminded me of Captain Jack Sparrow's ship in Pirates of the Caribbean. I sure did, and the other part of me bought it because it is a stunner! It is a very brilliant, deep purple/black holo. When in the sunlight, it is blindingly colorful! Opaque after 2 coats, same wear time as Golden Sea - the only complaint I have is how distracting it is! Simply beautiful, and a must-have for all you fellow holo-freaks.
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And finally, the nail art! I had this idea in my head for a few days, and after I recently received my first polishes from Lilypad Lacquer, I knew they would both be the perfect "backdrop." So here it is: "Opposites Attract" :D
This design took me about half of Saving Mr. Banks (roughly an hour and a half) to paint. I am happy with most of how it turned out, only disappointed in minor details. Overall, I'm pleased with it, and I hope you are, too! This is acrylic paint over Golden Sea and Black Pearl, and everything is hand painted.
That's all for today's post. Hopefully I will have something for you tomorrow, but I can't make any promises - got the kids to handle all by myself. We'll see if I still have all my hair by the end of the day.
Have a lovely Monday!!
Too cute! You are very creative, girl!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! I owe my start in art to everything I learned from Mrs. Weigel in high school :)
DeleteI'm pretty sure I commented on this on Facebook but again I have to say how beautiful the swans are! Also, madly in love with Black Pearl...squee...lol
ReplyDeleteLol I'm so glad you like them!! And black pearl is to die for! :D
DeleteThis is my favorite so far. It even beats the Harry Potter theme.
ReplyDelete:D glad you like it !!
DeleteI love this! I love the contrasting scenery with each swan.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! <3
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