[Dior] Nirvana

It’s been a while since I had this on my nails; Nirvana is a crème teal (or petrol) from this year’s Rock Your Nails collection. I was given this by my boyfriend, and for him, it is one of the most beautiful Dior shades ever.

I really like the formula; application was great – this is the full mani, which was done probably two months ago!

[Franken] More Swatches: The Hungry Asian

I’ve got some more swatches of Kae’s (The Hungry Asian blog) awesome franken creations. For part 1, please see here.

The contents of my second order (in the left corner is one of the Serena Williams OPI sets, which I received, too… nearly freaked out completely ).

Second Chance, Layer Me and Zugar (a franken done by Kae’s husband; he should be very proud of it ).

Another Charity Set with three minis, this time including Watermelon (middle). The others are Strawberry and Cookies & Cream.

Second Chance is a berry base with green and fuchsia microglitter. Two coats. (All swatches are without base or top coat.)

Layer Me (described by Kae as “fuchsia, merlot and green superfine glitter in a pale blue base”). On the photo, it’s two coats on its own. However, this one obviously loves to be layered and thus I’m going to try it over Barry M Cyan Blue.

Zugar was a huge surprise! It’s actually iridescent, if not even duochrome. It changes between blue-teal and gold. This ist great! I’ve been wearing it twice already.

Here’s Strawberry, a bright red with black glitter. No wonder that it’s a best-seller; this is extraordinary.

Last one is Watermelon, which is pink with green glitter. The ideal summer polish. Yummy, isn’t it?

Again, Kae did a great job and I’m looking forward to her next franken creations and blog sale.

[essence] out of my mind

Duochrome (teal/blue and lime/gold).

A bottle comparison with GOSH Ocean (left). Out of my mind has a slight hint of lime shimmer.

Three coats.

[essence] edward & bella

Nail Art Twins “edward” (sparkly) and “bella” (teal). I’m not a fan of the Twilight series though but I guess that those might sell well.

Bella topped with Edward. Sorry for the cut on the middle finger (happened while I was cooking dinner ). Bella was quite opaque after just one coat, anyway I used two coats for this swatch. Please DO wear a base coat with Bella (otherwise she’ll dye your nails green).

This is nicer and might give you a better impression – in direct sunlight.

[p2] so cool

One of the lighter turquoise shades. Foil finish which is a bit iridescant between turquoise, teal and a hint of yellow.

Two coats.

[p2] dangerous

A greenish teal, cream finish.

Two coats.

NB: This is actually close to Dior Nirvana.

[Claire's] Peaceful/Confident (mood polish)

Teal or green/lighter teal. Kind of matte finish.

Confident on index and middle finger, Peaceful on ring and little one.