Backdrops

Can’t resist a neutral.   A lot of times, they are the perfect backdrop to a design.  And this one doesn’t disappoint.  

I chose a “pattern” but I’m thinking, this one would look great alone too!

OPI – “Did You ‘Ear About Van Gogh”
(2012 Holland Collection)

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Par for OPI, the formulation is sublime.  Creamy and even application, with perfect opacity.  *two thumbs up*

I Got The Blues….again

I wasn’t aware. Past tense.

Autism Awareness Day was April 2nd.  I missed it, but I won’t let the entire month pass by without some focus.

After I pulled out what seemed like a zillion blue nail polishes in my stash, I started seeing several nail polish bloggers doing “blue”…. for Autism Awareness.

One of my most favorite people in the world has a son who’s autistic.  I care.

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OPI “Ski Teal We Drop”

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This polish is heavenly!

This is polish that reminds me why I LOVE OPI!!!   It’s a Fall/Winter Collection color, but reminds me of a nautical color.  Red and white stripes, perhaps a gold anchor or something.  This would be great for WATER skiing, no ski slopes.  Smile

It’s so creamy and smooth, perfect opacity…. easy to apply.

The Hunger Games

I’ll be honest….

I didn’t know or care about the book nor the movie…. UNTIL the buzz about China Glaze’s collection. 

I know, I know….. I was missing out. lol. I still haven’t read the books, but I do want to see the movie… hopefully soon.

But this polish!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

I only purchased two colors out of the collection.  This one is BOSS!!!  I absolutely positively love:

China Glaze “Agro”

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This is a ONE COAT WONDER!  Yep, only one coat and the color is beautiful.  The formulation was dreamy.  Easy to apply.  Opaque coverage and all.  And it’s such a unique color. 

Yes. Love.

Amsterdam

*inserting gratuitous shoe pic* lol

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On my trip to Amsterdam with my sister several years back, we crossed all over the Red Light District…. I only saw ONE red light…. and never saw ONE window.  SMH.  But I saw a zillion coffeeshops.  lol. I really need to go back.

I wanted my fingernails blue, but to tie in this beautiful bright red from OPI’s 2012 Holland Collection I went ahead and made some accent nails. With dots, naturally.

OPI “Red Lights Ahead…Where?”
& China Glaze “For Audrey”

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The Zoo

China Glaze “Classic Camel”
w/ dark pink acrylic paint dots

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It just looks like a Giraffe print to me.   So Camels & Giraffes.  Do they even have camels at the zoo???? Wait, do they have giraffes at the zoo?   I haven’t been to the zoo in far too long…. obviously.

The “Classic Camel” is prettier in the bottle than on my nails.  It does, however, have a beautiful gold shimmer.  But the drabness and neutrality makes for a great nail art base color.