Hello hello, lovelies! Happy Labour Weekend for those of you in NZ =D Hope you've all got nice relaxing / happytimes plans for the long weekend! Today's post is a) to prove I'm still alive and b) because I got told off for not blogging enough *hangs head in shame*. I bumped into a good friend and fellow polish nut on Friday, and she said "I keep checking your blog and getting annoyed when you haven't posted! Come on, woman!!" or something to that effect. So, just for you, Megan, here's some new nail porn ;-).
I may have mentioned (often, to many people, via many mediums..) that it was my birthday last Sunday - woo hoo! My Mum cooked the most delicious pork roast ever with mountains of veges and perfect crackling, with an incredible cake to follow! OMG, my cake... It was two slabs of chocolate brownies with cookies 'n' cream ice cream between them, covered in ice cream and smothered in chocolate ganache. *drools* Mega incredible. This is all relevant because the two polishes featured today were given to me by my ever supportive and insanely brilliant brother Andy for my birthday. Behold: ORLY Skinny Dip and Jealous, Much?!
First up is Skinny Dip - a gorgeous poolside blue, perfect for Summer! I have a feeling that this might become my go-to Summer pedi colour, replacing OPI Barefoot In Barcelona which has pretty much stayed on my tootsies year-round.
This is two coats with Seche Vite top coat =)
Skinny Dip has the most beautiful pale aqua shimmer shot through it, which helps the 'ocean-y-ness' of the blue to shine! Sadly the shimmer was a tad camera shy, but go find a bottle and you'll see what I mean ;-).
Next up is Jealous, Much? - a totally delish pastel / mint green that reminds me of the Goody Goody Gumdrops ice cream. I still don't know if that's a worldwide flavour, or unique to us kiwis. Let me know if you have Goody Goody Gumdrops in your country! I'm curious about these things =P.
This baby was a three coater, but only because my application was shockingly uneven.
I've been really diggin' the 'neon pastel' shades lately - light blues, mint greens, aquas, lilacs... I'm yet to give in and buy my first coral polish, but I can feel it coming - must be near! Jealous, Much? completely satisfied those cravings. Did I add a matte top coat, you ask? Of course I did, silly!
... but I alternated nails to give you a comparison ;-). Matte or glossy? I love it matte, but you know that's just the addiction talking =P.
Do I have the best brother or what? To be fair, I think he know he's pretty safe getting me polish for a present ;-), but his choices were spot on, and perfect for me! Thanks, Andy!! =D
Thank you muchly for stopping by, wonderful peoples! Hope that keeps you satisfied for a little while, Megan ;-). See you soon!
