L.A. Colors "L.A. Purple"

Hey guys and happy Saturday!  I'm still in New Jersey for the rest of the day and having a blast! Today's nail polish is L.A. Colors "L.A. Purple" which my grandma gave me for Christmas last year.  Here's how "L.A. Purple" looks in the bottle:

"L.A. Purple" is a dusty pastel purple creme.  The formula of this polish was interesting since it was slightly clumpy and not very easy to apply.  After two coats, the nail polish was not completely opaque but it was streak free.  In terms of chipping, I was able to wear "L.A.Purple" for two days before it began to flake off.  Here's how pretty this purple looked up close:

Overall I have mixed feelings about L.A. Colors "L.A. Purple."  This drugstore brand is not my favorite but it was an extremely thoughtful gift by my grandma and I enjoyed getting to try it out.  That being said this purple polish will not be sticking around in my collection.

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Essie "Off Tropic"

Hey all and welcome to the weekend!  I'm in New Jersey for a long weekend, which is nicknamed The Garden State so I decided to break out some green nail polish for the occasion!  So without further ado, today's nail polish is Essie's "Off Tropic."  Look how this pretty looks in the bottle:

"Off Tropic" is a nice dark green creme.  The formula of this nail polish leans towards the watery side  but by wiping the brush on the bottle neck I was able to apply without too much effort.  After a single coat "Off Tropic" was completely opaque and streak free, though I added a second coat for photos and wear time.  In terms of chipping, I was able to wear "Off Tropic" for three days before there were some noticeable tip chips.  Look at this wintergreen up close:

Overall I have mixed feelings about Essie's "Off Tropic."  I love the color but the watery formula and how quickly it chipped were a bit disappointing.  However the color is literally gorgeous and I don't have many dark green cremes in my collection.

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If you would like to try this nail polish for yourself it's available on Amazon (affiliate link)

Comparison: Ciaté "Prima Ballerina" vs. "Prima Ballerina"

Hi everyone and happy Thursday!  (It's the weekend for me as I've gone out of state for a family reunion!)  Today I am comparing Ciaté's "Prima Ballerina" from their 2014 Advent Calendar to "Prima Ballerina" from their 2015 Advent Calendar.  Here is a side by side of the sets:

As you can see these two nail polishes are extremely different!  I almost couldn't believe that they had two separate polishes (well polish and glitter) with the same name.  "Prima Ballerina" 2014 is a hot pink glitter while "Prima Ballerina" 2015 is a light grey creme.  Here's how the bottles stack up:

If you want to get a better look at either Ciate "Prima Ballerina" 2014 or Ciate "Prima Ballerina" 2015 check out some of my previous posts.

Overall I like that both the "Prima Ballerina" polishes are different but I am sure they could have not reused the same name twice!

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China Glaze "Resting Grinch Face"

Hey guys and happy Tuesday!  It has been pouring today so I needed some shimmer to brighten up the day!  So without further ado, today's nail polish is China Glaze's "Resting Grinch Face" which I obviously needed in my collecting because of the name!  (Who else is sassy too?)  Look at this glittery goodness looks in the bottle:

"Resting Grinch Face" is a chunk rainbow glitter in a clear base coat.  The formula of this nail polish was fantastic and it spread evenly on my nails.  However since "Resting Grinch Face" is in a clear base coat I decided to test it out over a few creme polishes.

The first polish I tested out with "Resting Grinch Face" was Pacifica "Tourmaline" which created a very pretty look!

The second nail polish I tried out with "Resting Grinch Face" was Maniology's "Merlot."  This combination was fun and festive!  I really like how this combination turned out.  Look at the rainbow glittery-ness up close:

If you want to know more about Pacifica "Tourmaline" or Maniology's "Merlot" then check out some of my previous posts!

Overall I am really pleased with China Glaze's "Resting Grinch Face."  Everything about this fun glitter is perfect and I cannot wait to mix and match it with other creme polishes!

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Illimité "Starry Night"

Hello guys and happy Sunday!  (Where has the weekend gone?!?)  Today's nail polish is Illimité's "Starry Night" which I purchased on Live Love Polish's website.  Here's how "Starry Night" from their Van Gogh collection looks in the bottle:

"Starry Night" is a gorgeous dark blue with silver and gold iridescent glitter.  The formula of this nail polish was really nice and it applied with ease.  After three coats "Starry Night" was completely opaque and streak free.  As for chipping, I was able to wear "Starry Night" for five nights before there were a couple of minor tip chips.  Look at this glitter up close:

Overall I am really pleased with Illimité's "Starry Night."  I absolutely adore the look of this nail polish and the fact that it is named after my favorite Van Gogh painting is just an added bonus!

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Lisa Lacquer "Laffy Taffy"

Hey guys and happy Saturday!  Today's post features another gorgeous indie brand - Lisa Lacquer!  So without further ado here is Lisa Lacquer's "Laffy Taffy."  Here's how pretty it is in the bottle:

"Laffy Taffy" is a lovely pastel purple creme that is absolutely perfect for Summer!  The formula of this nail polish was slightly watery but very easy to apply in nice thin coats.  After two coats, "Laffy Taffy" was fully opaque and streak free.  As for chipping, I was able to wear this nail polish for five full days before I noticed any chips.  Look at this pretty pastel up close:

Overall I am thrilled with Lisa Lacquer's "Laffy Taffy."  Everything about this nail polish makes me smile from the gorgeous color to its long lasting wear time!  I cannot wait to wear "Laffy Taffy" again soon!

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Maniology "Merlot"

Hello all and happy Friday!  I've taken a day off of work to catch mental break and I am thoroughly excited about it!  Today's nail polish is Maniology's "Merlot" which I received as part of the November 2018 Mani x Me Box.  Check out this gorgeous stamping polish:

"Merlot" is a stunning dark maroon colored stamping polish.  The formula of "Merlot" was fantastic and applied with ease - though the brush is a bit wide for my nails.  After two coats the nail polish was fully opaque and streak free.  In terms of chipping, I was able to wear "Merlot" for four days before I noticed some tip chips.  Look at this pretty color up close:

If you want to check out Maniology's Mani X Me boxes check out some previous months sets: January 2019, February 2019, March 2019, April 2019, May 2019 and June 2019.

Overall I am thrilled with Maniology's "Merlot."  This color looks fantastic on my nails and it will be fun to test out stamped designs with!  I look forward to having this nail polish in my collection for a long time.

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