Sally Hansen's Fanta-sea

In my Violet Vox Box from Influenster, I got this pretty nail polish.  It is the Sally Hansen Triple Shine nail polish in the color Fanta-Sea.  #tripleshine.

It has a good formula and the brush is VERY wide.  It worked well with the glitter.  I used three coats since I just used this polish on it's own.  I think 2 coats would look good over an opaque polish.  The glitter is small, but it sure is pretty and shimmery.  I cannot vouch for the 'shine' that this polish claims because it is glitter and it is already shiny on it's own.  I think with a non-glitter, the shine effect would be easier to see.  Overall, I'm happy to add this to my collection.   I might have to wear this for New Years Eve tonight!

Have you tried any polishes from this line?  What do you think?

-polish. impress. repeat.

Essie - The Girls Are Out

Sorry again for the long hiatus.  I'm back with a few posts for you all.  This is "The Girls Are Out" from Essie's Naughty Nautical Summer 2013 collection.  It is a bright fuchsia with bits of tiny silver glitter.  It is gorgeous.  I used two coats here and the formula was good.

I will say that this collection was a nice summer alternative to my beloved neons.

Now that summer is ending, what has been your favorite summer polish?

-polish. impress. repeat.

Julep - Lena

I just LOVE this color!  I think I'll be wearing it a lot on my toes this summer.  It is Lena from Julep.  This polish is incredibly opaque and really only needs one coat. It is a little thick, but it goes on nicely and cleans up well.  Lena is a gorgeous teal color with a little golden sheen to it.  I used Zoya's Jules and Orly's Halo for an accent nail.

- polish. impress. repeat.

Disney Inspired Nails

My school recently took some of our students to Disneyland.  I LOVE Disneyland and haven't been in a long time since I don't have an annual pass anymore.  I had a little time on my hands the day before we left, and decided to try some nail art.  I am usually terrible at nail art, and so I don't do it often.  I liked how this turned out (even though it took way too long to do).

 Minnie Mouse

 Mickey Mouse's Glove

 Mickey Mouse

 Mickey Mouse Ears

Random....

I will try doing more nail art to get some practice in.  What do you guys think of this manicure?

-polish. impress. repeat.

Holographic Teal Combo

I recently got Butter London's Henley Regatta in a gift set and I've wanted to use it, but never found the right time.  I picked out Zoya's Zuza to paint my nails with and as I got done with my second coat, I quickly grabbed Henley Regatta.  I was just going to use it for an accent nail, but I loved it so much, I used it all all 10.  :)  I used two coats of Zoya's Zuza which is an silvery/pearly iridescent teal and two coats of Henley Regatta which is a teal/green/blue glitter by Butter London.  I LOVE the way this sparkles in the sun.  It reminds me of a mermaid's tail.  I can't wait to wear this combo more in the Spring!

What are your favorite combos?

-polish. impress. repeat.

Exclusive Butter London Polish - Two Fingered Salute

Wowza.  I have been hoping I'd get this polish one day.  Nordstrom's was having a buy two get one free sale after Christmas on their Butter London polishes.  If you don't know, Two Fingered Salute is a Nordstrom's exclusive color.  It is GORGEOUS!  It is a dusty robin's egg blue/green with copper glittery flecks.  There are moments when my manicure hits the light at just the right point and I am mesmerized.  This is probably one of my favorite polishes just because it is so incredibly unique.  This is two coats and it is opaque at that point.  It was hard to photograph this polish to get the copper flecks to stand out.  I apologize for some bad pictures, but I was trying really hard to get you all a good idea of what this polish really looks like in person.

What is your favorite 'unique' polish?

-polish. impress. repeat.