Nail Art with Shimmer Polish in Jennifer & Color Club Cherubic

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I recently tried my hand at a little bit of nail art. Those of you who do this well make it look easy. I found it to be nothing of the sort!

Glitter toppers lend themselves perfectly to extending a manicure from either regrowth at the cuticle or to use as tip wear camouflage as I did long ago HERE with Wendy that consists of purple, copper & multicolored various sized glitter.

Let me just show you a quick picture of one of my favorite Shimmer Polish colors - Jacki - which contains fine glitter in violet, navy & maroon. Again, an early picture but quite lovely. I prefer fine glitter as it is easier for me to work with.

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On to the nail art. I used 2 coats of Color Club Cherubic holographic polish as a base. Then I thought I would play around with various shapes and a bit of fine nail striping tape. I hope you enjoy my first attempts at playing with polish using Shimmer Polish in Jennifer which contains soft blue, periwinkle, gold and other various colors of glitter. Just look at those amazing close up bottle shots ☼

Color Club Cherubic (indoors under OttLite)

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bottle close up outdoors

 

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To look at Jennifer directly:
Jennifer

Buy Shimmer Polish on her lovely Etsy site here:
Shimmer Polish

For her stunning line up of different blogger's pictures of all colors & endless possibilities, visit:
shimmy shimmer

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Literary Lacquers 84, Charing Cross Road and Sidewalk's End

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More beautiful colors from Literary Lacquers ☼

 

As before, these holographic polishes are from the Community Collection. The series of 10 are blogger collaboration polishes. You can look at the varied collection & the collaborative minds behind each color here: Literary Lacquers

 

Application for both are as follows:
1 coat Nailtiques Formula 2
1 coat Essie Fill The Gap
3 coats Literary Lacquers polish

 

Let's begin with 84, Charing Cross Road. It is described as, "a sepia taupe subtle holographic nail polish loaded with silver glass fleck." As with all hand poured Indie Brands, slight batch variations occur and mine turned out quite mossy green. It has beautiful flashes of purple and gold. This is a perfect Autumn color.

 

 

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Please to enjoy, Sidewalk's End, described as, " a semi-sheer grey holographic polish with multicolored glass fleck." This beauty has surprising blue/purple glass flecks throughout. It is beautiful indoors as well as outdoors.

 



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(notice the blue/purple glass flecks)

 

 

The shop (located on Etsy) is long overdue for a price increase so if you love these colors, or all the others for that matter, I suggest you hop to it NOW! Go take a look. Her newest collection has some stunners ☼

Literary Lacquers

 

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Literary Lacquers Love You Forever

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My nails have finally grown out after months of splitting, breaking and flat out ornery behavior! I am pleased to show you a long over due manicure featuring a beautiful summer blue.

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Literary Lacquers in Love You Forever is a medium blue crelly holographic polish from the Community Collection. The series of 10 are blogger collaboration polishes. You can look at the varied collection here: Literary Lacquers

For the inspiration behind this polish, please read the direct link to the polish where you can purchase it on Etsy for a very reasonable $10 for a 15ml bottle: Love You Forever

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Application:
1 coat Nailtiques Formula 2
1 coat Essie Fill The Gap
3 coats Literary Lacquers Love You Forever

I adore Indie Brands and this polish did not disappoint. It flowed easily for coverage on my small nail beds and wore very well for 5 days until normal tip wear and slight dulling occurred. I could have extended the wear by using a top coat after a couple of days. I will be showing you a few others from this collection ☼

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And I can't help myself...I must share with you the most adorable packaging I have ever seen. Not only is it earth friendly, but who doesn't love Washi tape?

expertly packed ☼

 

Literary Lacquers 

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Model City Polish Licker (Resident Evil Collection) Coral for Spring

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Here is the delicious Licker from the Model City Polish Resident Evil inspired Collection. Granted the character is less than appetizing but this color will knock your socks off.

Licker is a coral nail polish flecked with gold and fine pink micro shimmer. Can you see the red flecks too? This sunny coral radiates and sparkles beautifully. Perfect for Spring and Summer ☼ 

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Application: very smooth & consistent with a perfect brush for smaller nail beds

Color: coral / melon flecked with gold & fine pink & red micro shimmer

On my spring nubbins: 1 coat ridge filler + 2 coats Licker

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indoors under OttLite with color adjustments to show shimmering quality (this is NOT color accurate)

 
 

This 5-free polish is affordable at $8.50 per bottle. Check out the entire 6 piece Resident Evil inspired collection here: Model City Polish

 

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Model City Polish Nemesis (Resident Evil Collection)

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Are you a fan of Resident Evil? Model City Polish has created a line inspired by the visually stunning franchise.

Nemesis is a beautiful green gold metallic holographic polish.

Application: very smooth & consistent with a perfect brush for smaller nail beds

Color: army green gold grey metallic holographic with shots of lavender & purple & red

On my winter nubbins: 1 coat ridge filler + 2 coats Nemesis

This 5-free polish is affordable at $8.50 per bottle. Check out the entire 6 piece Resident Evil inspired collection here: Model City Polish

While you are at it, pick up some of her scrumptious scattered holographics. Last Summer Rose & Ghost Stories are among my all-time favorite go-to polishes ☼

Model City Polish

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Model City Polish Last Summer Rose

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Do you ever wonder about getting out of the holographic tailspin you are in? Do not answer that hypothetical preposterous question BUT if you are tired of the blinged-out linear holo polishes in your loot - remember the subtle, soft, velvet look of a scattered holographic polish. And recall that pinks are ultra feminine and highly wearable in all situations.

Feast your eyes on this divine Model City Polish in Last Summer Rose ☼

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Two coats provided complete coverage, spread/applied with ease and lasted for 5 days. This beautiful bright pink has a tiny bit of red or mauve in it. It is the perfect compliment to my skin tone and is a grown up pink, not a pre-teen pink fest.

It is beautiful indoors as a stand alone color. You might not see the holographic twinkles but you will appreciate the soft silver shine caught indoors. Just look at all that velvety goodness!

For extra shine, I applied one coat of Cult Nails Wicked Fast speed dry top coat but that was not a necessary step.

Take a look at her Etsy shop. Her holographics are so pretty and luscious. Check back often if you don't see any listed - they go quickly!

Model City Polish

 

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Model City Polish

 

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Urban Lacquer Glittery + Bright 2013 glitter topper, an unsurpassed beauty for all seasons!

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Holy COW - I promised you a stellar glitter bomb and Brenda from the crazy good Urban Lacquer did not disappoint! Feast your eyes on this insane glitter:

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I think this color would blow your mind with a holographic red underneath but I chose a readily available mass market brand so you too can achieve this look with little hassle.

Here are the steps I took & then on to the pictures!
1. Sally Hansen Double Duty base & top coat used for base
2. 2 coats Orly Red Flare
3. 2 coats Urban Lacquer Glittery + Bright 2013 (my absolute, hands down favorite)

4. 1 coat Gelous

5. 1 coat HKG top coat for that amazing glass shine

 

Urban Lacquer's description: "A sparkling combination of red, pink, gold, and iridescent glitter, with a smattering of light purple glitter (to keep things interesting!), in a clear base." Let me stress the IRRIDESCENT because that is what makes this polish dazzle beyond words. I'm so thrilled with this color! And IMHO, there is some holographic glitter too - look at the rainbow effect. To know me is to get me & my holo love affair ☼

 

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macro attack!

 

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Now hurry on over there because I can honestly say, and I've said it before, these polishes give Lynnderella a run for her money. And this one will go quickly!

Application was a breeze. No fishing for glitter, the base was thick and packed with goodies in every swipe. I have exhausted my superlatives. RUN!

 

Please take a moment to look at the other beautiful Urban Lacquer polishes reviewed on my blog on December 3rd, Chimney-Burn-with-Lit-Up Like the Tree. They are mesmerizing. I want to thank Brenda for her generosity and to let her know she is one classy dame with a creative hand at color combining ♥ Happy polishing, dolls ☼

 

Urban Lacquer

 

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