4 May 2014

Swatch: Sally Hansen - Strike a Pose

The photo shows three coats of the polish

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Looks very pearl-like. Not something I would actually wear as is, however it is really nice for layering. If you paint this on over another colour then it gives the polish a totally different look. Very similar to Leighton Denny's Butterfly Wings and Ciaté's Halo.

3 May 2014

Swatch: Leighton Denny - Starlet

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Colour: Antique Gold
Finish: Glass Flecked with Golden Flecked
Opacity: Three Coats
Brush Type: Standard
How Much? 12ml

2 May 2014

Swatch: Need Me - N346 Purple Hex Top Coat

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Colour: Purple
Finish: Glitter in clear base
Glitter Shapes: Large Hex Glitter and Small Hex Glitter
Brush Type: Standard
How Much? 14ml

30 April 2014

Swatch: OPI - Alcatraz Rocks

Colour: Purple / Navy with Gold Flecks
Finish: Glittered Texture
Opacity: Two Coats
Brush Type? Pro Wide
How Much? 15ml

This polish can be worn as it is, or top coated for a glossy finish. I think this polish really comes to life and looks amazing once it has been top coated. I have shown both ways below:

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Polish as it comes, two coats
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Ring Finger and Thumb Top Coated
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Polish Top Coated

Looking through my collection I noticed two polishes which were similar, one a possible dupe:

OPI - Alcatraz Rocks V's Leighton Denny - Razzmatazz
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OPI - Alcatraz Rocks V's - Barry M - Countess 
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Countess is more purple based where as Alcatraz Rocks is more blue / purple based.