Ciate "Chalet Chic"

Hi guys and happy Thursday!  Today's nail polish is actually loose glitter!  (Hooray for a sparkle of happiness!)  So without further ado here is Ciate's "Chalet Chic" which came as a mini bottle in one of their annual advent calendars.  Here's how the gorgeous glitter looks in the bottle:

"Chalet Chic" is a loose white and solver iridescent glitter.  It applied very easily to my nail - I used Bundle Monster's "Rocko Wear" as a base color then used a clear coat to hold to apply the glitter too. This look turned out nicely and is a fun accent nail for the holiday season.  Here's how "Chalet Chic" looked in the bottle:

Overall I like Ciate's "Chalet Chic."  It is a super gorgeous glitter, but I definitely wouldn't wear it all the time - it is more of special occasion or nail art look for me.  That being said I will be keeping "Chalet Chic" in my collection and will use it up with some fun nails!

If you want to know more about Bundle Monster "Rocko Wear" check out my post from earlier this month!

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Maniology "Frozen"

Hi everyone and happy Tuesday!  (Who else is already ready for the weekend again?)  Today's nail polish is Maniology's "Frozen" which came as part of one of their Mani x Me subscription boxes.  Here's how "Frozen" looks in the bottle:

"Frozen" is not shockingly a white polish with iridescent shimmer - it essentially looks like snow in the sunshine!  The formula of "Frozen" is great and it applied well to my nails.  After two coats this nail polish was fully opaque and streak free.  Here's how this pretty shimmer looks up close:

Overall I am thrilled with Maniology's "Frozen."  This polish looks amazing on my nails and bonus - it is a stamping polish!  Which means I cannot wait to test "Frozen" out with some stamping plates!

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Alchemy Lacquer "Sands Of Giza"

Hello all and happy Monday!  Today's nail polish is Alchemy Lacquer's "Sands of Giza" which I picked up last year from Polish Pick-up.  Here's how this gorgeous indie looks in the bottle:

"Sands of Giza" is a stunning iridescent polish that shifts between purple and yellow/orange.  The formula this nail polish is perfect and it applied nicely to my nails.  After three coats "Sands of Giza" was entirely opaque and streak free - it also looked amazing on my nails! Here's how the color shift looks up close:

Overall I am in love with Alchemy Lacquer's "Sands of Giza."  Absolutely everything about this polish is wonderful from the color to the formula to how amazing it looks on my nails!  I will be wearing this nail polish a lot more often.

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China Glaze "Private Side-Eye"

Hi everyone and happy Sunday!  I hope everyone in the United States is enjoying the holiday weekend.  Today's nail polish is China Glaze's "Private Side-Eye" which is such a pretty color for Wintertime!  Here's how "Private Side-Eye" looks in the bottle:

"Private Side-Eye" is an absolutely pretty deep purple with micro iridescent glitter.  It reminds me so much of the night sky!  The formula of this polish is slightly watery but as long as I wiped the excess polish off of the brush head it applied really well.  After three coats"Private Side-Eye" was completely opaque and did not have any streak marks.  Look at this beauty up close:

Overall I am pleased with China Glaze's "Private Side-Eye."  The color is so pretty and it looked really great on my nails!  I will definitely be keeping this nail polish in my collection for a long time to come.

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Bundle Monster "Rocko Wear"

 

Hi guys and happy Saturday!  Today's nail polish is Bundle Monster's (now Maniology) "Rocko Wear."  I picked up this stamping polish a while back because the name reminds me of a 90's TV show called Rocko's Modern Life - who else remembers this show?  Here's how "Rocko Wear" looks in the bottle:

"Rocko Wear" is a pretty minty green creme.  The formula of this polish was very thick, but it is a stamping polish.  Despite's the thick formula I was able to apply "Rocko Wear" to my nail pretty easily - I just went slow and steady.  After two coats, the nail polish was entirely opaque and only had a few streak marks.  Here's how this lovely green looks up close:

Overall I really like Bundle Monster's Rocko Wear."  The color is gorgeous and I cannot wait to test it out in a stamped design, but I wish the formula wasn't quite as thick.

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Essie "Ballet Sneakers"

Hey everyone and happy Fri-YAY!  Today's nail polish is Essie "Ballet Sneakers."  This is a fun collection by Essie where they took some of their old polishes and re-vamped them!  This is a recreation of their classic - "Ballet Slippers."  Here's how "Ballet Sneakers" looks in the bottle:

"Ballet Sneakers" is a pretty pastel pink creme.  The formula of this polish is perfect and it applied well to my nails.  My only issue with application is Essie's new brush heads which are very wide.  I have narrow nails so it just took a little patience and practice to master.  After two coats, "Ballet Sneakers" was completely opaque with only one or two minor streaks on the edges of my nails.  Here's how this pretty pink looks up close:

Overall I am really pleased with Essie's "Ballet Sneakers."  Everything about this nail polish is really great with my only pet-peeve being the wide brush.  That being said I plan to keep "Ballet Sneakers" in my collection because it is such a gorgeous pastel and perfect for Spring/Summer!

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If you want to try "Ballet Sneakers" for yourself it can be purchased on Amazon (affiliate link)

Ciate "Fit For A Queen"

Hi all and happy Tuesday!  Who else is ready for the weekend?  Today's nail polish is Ciate's "Fit For A Queen" which came as part of one of their annual Advent Calendars.  Here's how this nail polish looks in the bottle:

"Fit For A Queen" is a stunning silver shimmer.  The formula of this nail polish is wonderful and it applied with ease to my nails.  The miniature bottle and smaller brush head also made the application a breeze.  After three coats, "Fit For A Queen" was entirely opaque and streak free.  Here's how this shimmer looks up close:

Overall I am really happy with Ciate's "Fit For A Queen."  Everything about this nail polish is great and it will be a fun color to wear for the Winter holiday season!

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Sinful Colors "About Last Night"

Hi all and happy Wednesday!  (Halfway to the weekend!)  Today's nail polish is Sinful Colors "About Last Night."  Here's how this pretty glitter looks in the bottle:

"About Last Night" is a super pretty golden glitter in a clear base.  The formula of this polish is great and it applied in nice even coats to my nails.  After three coats "About Last Night" fully covered my nails and was streak free, which is amazing for a glitter polish!  But since this nail polish is can also be worn as a top coat I decided to test it out over some opaque polishes!

First I decided to try "About Last Night" over Sally Hansen Insta Dri's "Pina Colada.  I thought this combination would turn out better than it did - but it still has some serious Beauty and the Beast vibes:

Next I tried "About Last Night" over OPI's "Big Hair...Big Nails."  This combination was gorgeous and the red made the gold glitter pop!  I can't wait to wear this look again:

Also here's how Sinful Colors "About Last Night" looks up close in the bottle.  The gold glitter really shines and is a great shimmery nail polish on a budget.  Look how stunning it is:

If you want to know more about Sally Hansen Insta Dri's Pina Colada" or OPI's "Big Hair... Big Nails" check out my posts from earlier this year!

Overall I am in love with Sinful Colors "About Last Night."  This nail polish is perfect and I love that I can wear it as a stand alone polish or as a top coat!  You'll definitely be seeing this nail polish in future nail art!

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Mani x Me May 2020 Box

Hi all and happy Tuesday!  Today's post features Maniology's May 2020 Mani x Me Box - I'm only nearly a year behind! (Oops!)  This is a monthly subscription box that includes two polishes, two plates, a surprise nail item and some candy.  Here are this month's nail polishes:

"Liquid Sunshine" and "Double Bubble"

This month's first stamping plate is MXM031 which features bubbles and seafood designs:

The second plate MXM032 has a bunch of water marble designs, which I am excited about! Look at this gorgeousness:

This month's extra nail item are some stunning nail decals that look like the ocean! So pretty:

Overall I am thrilled with Maniology's Mani x Me May 2020 box.  The ocean theme is perfect for Summertime - especially since we can't travel very much currently!

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OPI "Big Hair... Big Nails"

Hey guys and happy Monday.  Today's nail polish is OPI's "Big Hair... Big Nails" from an older Texas collection.  Here's how this pretty looks in the bottle:

"Big Hair... Big Nails" is a bright strawberry pink crelly.  It is not opaque - nor is it meant to be.  The formula of this nail polish was amazing and applied nicely to my nails.  I used three coats of "Big Hair... Big Nails" on my nails and the color really popped.  Here's how "Big Hair... Big Nails" looks up close:

Overall OPI's "Big Hair... Big Nails" is wonderful!  Absolutely everything about this nail polish is perfect - including how it looked on my nails.  I cannot wait to wear this polish a lot more often!

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Sally Hansen Mega Shine "Small But Mighty"

Hello everyone and welcome to 2021.  Today's nail polish is Sally Hansen Mega Shine's "Small But Mighty."  I knew I needed this polish because the name is a perfect fit for me!  Here's how "Small But Mighty" looks in the bottle:

"Small But Mighty" is a pretty fuchsia with gold shimmer.  The formula of this polish is good but it is a lot more sheer than I expected it to be.  I applied three coats before it looked opaque on my nails - and honestly I could have applied a fourth coat if I wanted to.  But in the end three coats looked nice on my nails and would be the perfect color to transition from Summer to Autumn.  Here's how "Small But Mighty" looks up close:

Overall I like Sally Hansen Mega Shine's "Small But Mighty."  The color is very pretty, it applied nicely to my nails and the color is gorgeous!  That being said I do wish it was a bit more opaque - but is applies so well in thin coats that it's fine to put on 3/4 coats.  I plan to wear this polish again soon!

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Try "Small But Mighty" out for yourself buy buying it on Amazon (affiliate link)