Deborah Lippmann Good Girl Gone Bad

Good afternoon, Dear Reader!

I really wanted to wear the polish that prompted my recent Lippmann order today, and that's Deborah Lippmann Good Girl Gone Bad.  I had the mini from the Party Like a Rockstar set from a few years back, maybe 2008, and loved it.  I was sad that in only came in that set, so I used up my mini in a couple of manicures and hoped it would eventually be available by itself full size, so when I found out that it finally was, I was happy.  Here's a stock image of the Party Like a Rockstar set so you don't have to hunt for what I'm talking about.

Lippmann Collection Party Like a Rockstar Mini Set

Good Girl Gone bad is the gorgeous sparkly dark raspberry in the middle, and it's a lot nicer than that picture.  Fortunately, I have actual pictures to show you so you don't just have to take my word for that.

My manicure is base coat, two coats of Good Girl Gone Bad, and top coat.  The polish is very smooth with top coat and sparkles like little suns in direct sunlight.

Deborah Lippmann Good Girl Gone Bad Nail Polish, Two Coats

Here's a closer look at one nail.

Deborah Lippmann Good Girl Gone Bad Nail Polish, Closer Look at Swatch

I see this as one of those polishes that's not a spectacularly new idea (realistically, it's just a raspberry shimmer), but it's such a great rendition of it that it's a special polish just the same.  I think these are my favorite kinds of nail polish, really, just an exceptional take on a very wearable color.

That's Lippmann Good Girl Gone Bad and all I have for you today, Dear Reader, so until next time, love and nail polish to you!



All Rights Reserved, Siobhan@The Nailphile. If you're reading this elsewhere, it's stolen from a real nail polish blog.

Deborah Lippmann Good Girl Gone Bad

Good afternoon, Dear Reader!

I really wanted to wear the polish that prompted my recent Lippmann order today, and that's Deborah Lippmann Good Girl Gone Bad.  I had the mini from the Party Like a Rockstar set from a few years back, maybe 2008, and loved it.  I was sad that in only came in that set, so I used up my mini in a couple of manicures and hoped it would eventually be available by itself full size, so when I found out that it finally was, I was happy.  Here's a stock image of the Party Like a Rockstar set so you don't have to hunt for what I'm talking about.

Lippmann Collection Party Like a Rockstar Mini Set

Good Girl Gone bad is the gorgeous sparkly dark raspberry in the middle, and it's a lot nicer than that picture.  Fortunately, I have actual pictures to show you so you don't just have to take my word for that.

My manicure is base coat, two coats of Good Girl Gone Bad, and top coat.  The polish is very smooth with top coat and sparkles like little suns in direct sunlight.

Deborah Lippmann Good Girl Gone Bad Nail Polish, Two Coats

Here's a closer look at one nail.

Deborah Lippmann Good Girl Gone Bad Nail Polish, Closer Look at Swatch

I see this as one of those polishes that's not a spectacularly new idea (realistically, it's just a raspberry shimmer), but it's such a great rendition of it that it's a special polish just the same.  I think these are my favorite kinds of nail polish, really, just an exceptional take on a very wearable color.

That's Lippmann Good Girl Gone Bad and all I have for you today, Dear Reader, so until next time, love and nail polish to you!



All Rights Reserved, Siobhan@The Nailphile. If you're reading this elsewhere, it's stolen from a real nail polish blog.

OPI The One That Got Away

Good morning, Dear Reader!

This morning I was happy to see that the sun had peeked out a bit (not blazing clear-sky sun, but much better than it's been), so I looked for a polish that I thought needed decent sunlight for a good picture, and OPI The One That Got Away was first on the list.

The One That Got Away seems to be the least-loved of OPI's Katy Perry Collection, but I think it's fantastic. It's a deep red-berry shade that's full of the sparkly pigment we saw so much of in the last half of 2010 (OPI Holiday, Nubar Venetian, Zoya Fire & Ice).  The polish is thin but still easy to control, and after two coats the coverage was adequate but didn't have as much sparkle as the polish in bottle, so I added a third and it now it does.  This is The One That Got Away completely dry in moderate sunlight.

OPI The One That Got Away Nail Polish, Three Coats

I know it's not as out of the ordinary as Black Shatter or Teenage Dream, but it's an infinitely more wearable shade with a great finish, and I think there's something to be said for that.  Since I didn't see as much hype around The One That Got Away, right after I placed the order including it I was kind of kicking myself, but I was quite pleasantly surprised at just how pretty it is when it arrived.  It's probably my favorite of the OPI Katy Perry Collection.

I'm off to start a busy day that will be lightened by peeking at a pretty sparkly nail polish in the sun, so until next time, Dear Reader, love and nail polish to you! 

OPI The One That Got Away

Good morning, Dear Reader!

This morning I was happy to see that the sun had peeked out a bit (not blazing clear-sky sun, but much better than it's been), so I looked for a polish that I thought needed decent sunlight for a good picture, and OPI The One That Got Away was first on the list.

The One That Got Away seems to be the least-loved of OPI's Katy Perry Collection, but I think it's fantastic. It's a deep red-berry shade that's full of the sparkly pigment we saw so much of in the last half of 2010 (OPI Holiday, Nubar Venetian, Zoya Fire & Ice).  The polish is thin but still easy to control, and after two coats the coverage was adequate but didn't have as much sparkle as the polish in bottle, so I added a third and it now it does.  This is The One That Got Away completely dry in moderate sunlight.

OPI The One That Got Away Nail Polish, Three Coats

I know it's not as out of the ordinary as Black Shatter or Teenage Dream, but it's an infinitely more wearable shade with a great finish, and I think there's something to be said for that.  Since I didn't see as much hype around The One That Got Away, right after I placed the order including it I was kind of kicking myself, but I was quite pleasantly surprised at just how pretty it is when it arrived.  It's probably my favorite of the OPI Katy Perry Collection.

I'm off to start a busy day that will be lightened by peeking at a pretty sparkly nail polish in the sun, so until next time, Dear Reader, love and nail polish to you! 

Zoya Wonderful Collection for Fall 2010

Good evening, Dear Reader!

This week I received samples of Zoya's Wicked and Wonderful Collections, and I have swatches of the Wonderful Collection for you tonight.  Zoya's Wonderful Collection consists of six cremes, all two coaters.  I photographed them in indirect natural light.

Shawn is a slightly yellow green creme, kind of an army green shade.

Zoya Shawn Nail Polish, Two Coats

Kristi is a vivid, slightly blue based red.

Zoya Kristi Nail Polish, Two Coats

Burke is a classic berry shade.

Zoya Burke Nail Polish, Two Coats

Cola is a very pretty reddish brown.

Zoya Cola Nail Polish, Two Coats

Stacy is a rich mulberry.

Zoya Stacy Nail Polish, Two Coats

The one I decided to wear is Kelly, a slightly purple medium grey creme.  This is before top coat.

Zoya Kelly Nail Polish, Two Coats

All six shades of the Wonderful Collection applied very well, and were easy to keep smooth and even.  I like the variety this collection has, and each color is a really good one for Fall.  These were released on the first, so they're on Zoya's site now.

Tomorrow, I hope to have good sunlight to swatch the Wicked Collection for you.  Until then, Dear Reader, love and nail polish to you!  

Zoya Wonderful Collection for Fall 2010

Good evening, Dear Reader!

This week I received samples of Zoya's Wicked and Wonderful Collections, and I have swatches of the Wonderful Collection for you tonight.  Zoya's Wonderful Collection consists of six cremes, all two coaters.  I photographed them in indirect natural light.

Shawn is a slightly yellow green creme, kind of an army green shade.

Zoya Shawn Nail Polish, Two Coats

Kristi is a vivid, slightly blue based red.

Zoya Kristi Nail Polish, Two Coats

Burke is a classic berry shade.

Zoya Burke Nail Polish, Two Coats

Cola is a very pretty reddish brown.

Zoya Cola Nail Polish, Two Coats

Stacy is a rich mulberry.

Zoya Stacy Nail Polish, Two Coats

The one I decided to wear is Kelly, a slightly purple medium grey creme.  This is before top coat.

Zoya Kelly Nail Polish, Two Coats

All six shades of the Wonderful Collection applied very well, and were easy to keep smooth and even.  I like the variety this collection has, and each color is a really good one for Fall.  These were released on the first, so they're on Zoya's site now.

Tomorrow, I hope to have good sunlight to swatch the Wicked Collection for you.  Until then, Dear Reader, love and nail polish to you!  

Can't a berry have some fun?

OPI Can't a berry have some fun, and oldie but a goodie!This one is discontinued but I've still seen it around so not hard to find really.It's a nice deep berry with pink micro shimmer.I'm feeling a bit under the weather today so I'll keep this one short on words and long on pictures.
Outside in overcast sunlight

Lightbox
I added a little Konad from image plate m40This image reminds me of an

A little Moxie for Arie

Arie said she'd like to see a swatch of Zoya Moxie so here you go Lovie!

Sorry for the yuck of my hands, my supplies that I ordered before xmas finally showed up so I had a shit ton of mixing and orders to fill. Rubber gloves are great but oxide dust always creeps through somehow.


I have iron oxide, pigment and mica stains. Gah!
I'll soak tomorow and be all good as new!

Black Phoenix Alchemy labs Claw polish review part II

Here is part II of VI

Today I am wearing,and loving, Sed Non satiata. (which means Never satisfied)

I applied 2 coats of color, one coat of Seche Vite and then I stamped it with one Of Hot topics fauxnad plates(thanks to a swap with a fabulous MUAer Kerriberry) using Sally Girl poser (black)


This is a gorgeous dark berry creme



See my little guns...aren't they cute!


Stamped guns =