Polish Fest

OK. Be honest. When you read that title did you think "polish" as in nail polish? Or, did you think "Polish" as in someone from Poland?

If you're like me, then you thought the former. That's exactly what I thought when driving to lunch today with my husband. I saw a sign that said "Polish Fest" and I was like "Hey, a polish fest!" all excited about the notion of a festival for nail polish. Then I realized that the sign was advertising a Polish Festival featuring Polish food, which does not sound as appealing as my version of a polish festival.

Holo, holo, holo

So, I couldn't resist the Coterie deal about a week and a half ago for 3 Butter London polishes and a topcoat for $11. Even with the shipping it was more than a steal. Here is one of the shades of the new polish. It is called Knackered. I put a light grey color on my ring finger and then layered Knackered over it. I think I should have done that on all my nails because you can definitely see some VNL (visible nail line) on the rest of the fingers. I do love the holographic and color-change effect of this polish. It goes from blue to pink and then the holo shimmer is all different colors. I have already received comments on this - from my doctor of all people - at a check-up today. She was also rocking light blue nails but she said she liked my polish better. Too bad that did nothing to lower my BP while I was there lol.

Now...on to the photos:

No flash

 

I know this is blurry but you really see the holo in this photo

 

See the VNL on my first 2 fingers and no VNL on my ring finger. Next time I use this I will def. use gray as a base on all my nails.

Recent NOTD (nail of the day)

I recently picked up Orly's Mysterious Curse at Sally Beauty when they had their 1/2 off clearance sale. It was uber cheap which is why I got it. I have to say that I like this way better on the nail than in the bottle. It has a color shift from blue to purple and from purple to blue - imagine that. There's also a shimmering effect that I found quite lovely. I have to say that I am pleased with this polish. What do you think?

 

Hook and Line

Here's a swatch of what I'm currently wearing. It's China Glaze's Hook and Line. It is from The Hunger Games collection which was released in the spring. I really like this color. Sometimes it reads grey, and sometimes it reads taupe or smoky brown depending on the light. This is 2 coats with Seche Vite.

Yes, it's true

Found this over on Icy Nails. Need I say more?

13 Questions

 
I was reading Nouveau Cheap as I often do and saw this so I thought I would participate. Yes, I know this is not in any way related to nails or n'at. Oh well.
 
1. What's one thing that most people don't know about you?I was a DJ at my college radio station. Most people in my life now probably don't know that.

 

2. What's your favorite quote?

"Light a candle and take a seat for the ride." -Live

3. What's one food that you can't live without?

Jalapeno peppers

 

4. What's your song of the week?

I don't really have one. When I listen to the radio 90 percent of the time it's either NPR or a baseball game.

5. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?

Clueless, Office Space, Taken, Love Actually, Forrest Gump, Little Miss Sunshine

 

6. Can you change the oil on a car?

Nope. I leave that to the men in my family.

 

7. Favorite kind of sandwich?

I love a good Ruben - actually my mom makes the best ones I've ever had.

 

8. Can you knit or crochet?

Negative. You have to have patience for something like that. I am definitely deficient in the patience department.

9. How many languages can you speak?

Just English. I can understand a little bit of Spanish, but can't really speak it.

 

10. Be honest: do you ever forget your reusable shopping bags when you go to the grocery store?
Yes! I really  need to make a point of it to put some bags in my car. I have tons of those reusable bags. The worst thing is when you forget them at stores that make you buy bags!

11. Favorite type of pie?

Apple pie - my mom's

12. What do you wear to bed?

Short-sleeve night shirts. I look like a hot mess when I am ready to go to bed. I do have a fab night shirt w/martini glasses on it that I really like.

13. Ever been in love?

Duh. What do you think? Of course!


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