Naily News #11

Kae mahoganies up my world with a stunning manicure.

Doo kicks off the Christmas manicures with a green berries manicure.  I am in awe at her prowess.

Kaz has haulage that must been seen to be appreciated.  Warning though: her pictures may send you into a glitter coma.

Gilded Angel is a fellow matte lover.  Check out her before and after shots of some amazing lacquers.

Amarena has a Avon Ruby Slippers vs. China Glaze Ruby Pumps faceoff.

Skye has a new manicure AND a new blog. Check them both out.

Glittermillie sets a new standard in konad-icures. It's truly outstanding!

Mmmm, purple. Could you be the new black?

Diana does a beautiful butterfly manicure. Is there no limit to her talent?

Want another fabulous Christmas manicure. Mmm, don't mind if I do!

A deep burgundy from OPI? What's not to love!

BYS are onto another winner Did I mention Nixxy is also amazing.  Cos she is.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Bloom - Chicago + Matte

I'm wondering if you guys ever get sick of me telling you how much I love colours.

If so, then close your browser now because you're about to hear me gush.  Again.

Bloom's Chicago as a matte = pure matte magic.

As I suspected earlier, the purple base in this flattens with the matte, leaving the glitter almost floating on top.  Without sounding like I'm hitting the hooch, this is like some kind of beautiful, purple moon rock.

Definitely click to see how the glitter is almost suspended within the manicure.  It's lovely.

So, what do you ladies have planned for the weekend?  My light umbrellas arrived so I'm going to spend alot of the weekend getting them set up so that I can start taking some really fab nail photos.  Then, on Sunday, we're having a BBQ at our house - very typical behaviour from Australians at this time of year!

Bloom - Chicago

I think I saved the best for last.

Bloom's Chicago is a fabulous dense purple glitter.  Definitely click on the image to see it in all its glittery goodness.

No fooling, how awesome is this manicure?!

Like Seoul and Las Vegas, this is opaque in two coats, albeit it dries to an extraordinarily rough finish.  If you want a smooth finish, definitely file off your nails gently to eliminate the glitter hangover, and then apply a top coat (I always find Seche Vite works brilliantly on glitters).

I can't wait to see how this looks as a matte.  Because the base colour of the lacquer itself is a purple hue, I suspect it's going to be amazing.

kit - Wild Ride

Well, you guys saw the matte version of Wild Ride this morning.  And it was glorious.  Now here's the gloss version.

Mmmm, equally glorious!

A creamy, mushroom taupe that I can see my own reflection in?  What's not to love?!

Application of this is just as good as Dream Run.  It glides on smoothly and is opaque in one coat.  Yes, this is yet another one coater from kit.  Without top coat.  Truly extraordinary.

Ladies, without exaggeration, kit Cosmetics have one of the best formulas I've seen in recent years.  Creamy, one coat, high shine lacquers in on trend colours.  I don't think you can ask for more. 

I really hope they start selling overseas because it seems totally unfair that it's just us Aussies who get to enjoys these beautiful gems.  I think I might have to start a petition.  Or start praying more.

kit - Wild Ride + Matte

Today, I decided to show you guys the matte version first. Because I'm just a crazy and unpredictable girl. Or just contrary. You decide.

Wild Ride is another limited edition lacquer from kit Cosmetics.

Although many people find them boring, I love mushroom taupes.  I mean, one of my favourite lacquers - Channelesque - is a mushroom taupe.  I find them to be a great alternative to pale pinks for work and, seriously, I don't think there is anything that says understated elegance, with a touch of sexy, more than a taupe.

But even I, with my love of this type of colour, could not predict how utterly scrumptious this colour would turn out as a matte.  Ladies, I don't want to overstate the situation but I am going to wear this manicure like a rented prom dress - often, with a glass of wine (which I will no doubt spill) and with wild abandon.