butter LONDON- Pink Ribbon

This is Pink Ribbon by butter LONDON.  It's a lovely peachy pink sheer shade.  Application provided a few issues, as with most colors like this, but after working with it for a while, I got a pretty smooth application.  I used three coats to smooth out any streaks.  

I think this color is quite beautiful.  It's really nice against my skin tone, as well (not something I usually get in a nude).  If you have this color, but the streakiness deterred you, give it another try with three really thin coats.  I think it's worth it because the color is really lovely.  Really similar to OPI Bubble Bath, if you ask me.

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butter LONDON- All Hail the Queen

All Hail the Queen is a polish that I have wanted for a very long time.  I mean, who doesn't love a nude holo?  While this isn't the strongest holographic polish out there, it's still really, really pretty.  Application is really good.  It's a bit sheer, so I used three coats for these photos.  I wore it on another occasion, though, and only used two coats.  It worked just fine for me :)

Sorry about my ridiculous cuticles, I was trying to get this swatch in super quick before I lost the sun and forgot to moisturize.  Don't let it turn you off from the prettiness!!

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Classy Lady Nails :)

Not sure why, but this stamping combo came out really classy lady-ish to me.  Does that make sense? Lol :)  Anyway, I used a base of Essie's Lady Like, then stamped it with W'n'W Black Creme and a BM plate (don't remember which :/)  I topped it all off with a coat of SV:

I like it!   What do you think?

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Essie-Lady Like

Happy Pink Wednesday!  I have a really soft pink for you guys today.  It's Essie's Lady Like from the Brand New Bag collection!  I adore this color :)  It's a super soft pink with some purple tones.  I would say it's borderline nude, as well.  Two coats was good for this polish, even though the first coat was kind of patchy.  Topped it off with a coat of SV.

I think it's so classy and feminine :)

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ELF-Champagne and contest update

Champagne is a very classy and elegant nude with subtle shimmer.  This is one of my go-to nudes and is perfect for wearing something understated on the nails.  The formula is the tiniest bit sheer after two coats, but I didn't mind with the color.  It made it look a bit more natural.  Two coats is what is shown in the pictures and application is smooth.  No topcoat.

The first picture is the most color accurate.  For some reason, the sun makes this one photograph a little on the orangey-red side of the spectrum.  Hm...

UPDATE: Also, don't forget to stop by my contest!  It ends soon, so hurry!!  I also wanted to say that because of the lack of eligible entries, I may be limiting this contest to one prize (the Zoyas).  Please keep entering if you want there to be more prizes :)

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ELF-Nude

ELF Nude is one of those polishes that you think will look good on you in the bottle, but is dissapointing on the nail.  At least for me and my skin tone.  I got some major lobster hands!!  Formula was good, however, and I would recommend this for people with a warmer skin tone than I have.  Two coats and super shiny even without topcoat.  Pictures!

What do you guys think of this one?  I like it, just not on me :)

Sally Hansen-Sheer Me Now

Sheer Me Now is a nice light beige sheer creme from the Complete Salon Manicure line.  Application takes patience on this one.  Each coat needs to be completely dry or you'll get a lot of cuticle pull.  Also, It takes at least three coats to get it even.  There are a couple of thin spots in these photos after three coats, if that tells you anything.  These photos are without topcoat:

The color is so nice, but application is easy.  At least with the CSM brush, it's a little easier to get the brush strokes even.
What do you guys think of this color?

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ELF-Moonlight

I have heard that ELF polishes are hit or miss.  I only have a couple, so I can't really testify to that, but I do know that the couple I have are hits!  This one is moonlight, a silvery shimmer with a touch of beige.  The finish is just a tad frosty, but not enough to make application horrible.  I left this at two coats, which was a bit sheer, and you can see some vnl in these shots.  Three coats would take care of that.  I think this is such a classy color.  It's feminine and has just enough sheen to be fun :)

I kind of like this one on the sheer side.  Not sure why, just do :)  

Lemme know what you think 

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Finger Paints-Art Lofty Toffee

Time for an oldie, but a goodie!  Art Lofty Toffee has been one of my very favorite nail polishes since I was around 16.  It is a toffee colored polish with the slightest duochrome flash of teal.  It's barely noticeable, and I mainly notice it when looking at the bottle.  These photos didn't pick up the teal well at all.  I included a bottle picture to try to show it...tell me if you can see it!  I can if I look reeaaallllyy hard.  These photos are 2 coats topped with SV.

do you see the faint teal flash in the bottle?

This is a frost finish, so be careful with brushstrokes.  Overall, I really enjoy this polish.  It's always a go-to for me when I don't know what to wear.  My bottle is about half gone (eep!  time for a replacement) and hasn't thickened up or gone weird or anything over time.

Tell me what your favorite go-to polishes are!
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China Glaze-Heaven

When I picked up this polish, I picked it because of how beautiful it looked in the bottle.  I had been looking for an opaque nude color that didn't make my nails look "dead".  This nude has very subtle silver shimmer throughout it.  This color reminds me of OPI's Privacy Please, but a bit more opaque and with shimmer.
Application was a bit streaky, but manageable because I love the color so much :)

direct sunlight

indirect sunlight

shade

 This was 3 coats over a base coat with a coat of Seche Vite on top.  Sorry my skin around my nails looks so red...it's not the polish.  I had just taken off a super bright red/coral and it slightly stained my skin :/
There is a slight bit of VNL, but I really don't mind.  It's barely noticeable :)
Let me know what you think!

OPI-Bubble Bath

Today's nail of the day is the famous OPI Bubble Bath.  This color has been a favorite of OPI lovers everywhere and now I know why!  It is a beautiful sheer pinky-nude.  The application is pretty amazing.  These photos are all with three coats to cover up very slight imperfections.

shade (shiny!)

 In the shade this polish looks...yummy.  Very shiny and jelly-like :)

sun

This color is perfect for making your nails polished looking, but understated at the same time.  Perfect for the workplace, in my opinion.  Love it!