[OPI] Gemini and I

It’s hard to believe how quickly time is passing! It’s been almost a month since my last post. I kicked off my film festival year with Fantasy Filmfest White Nights at the end of January, and things have been quite busy since then. Now, I’m spending a week in Nienburg until Tuesday, which feels like it’s been about six weeks too.

Since I know you enjoy seeing nail colors, I wanted to share Gemini and I with you. It’s a champagne semi-sheer base with glitter and frost finish, giving it an elegant look.

I applied three coats to achieve full coverage.

Close-up photo.

[Chanel] Tuxedo (#169)

Continuing with the festive vibes! Tuxedo is a muted gold perfect for the Christmas season.

Application was two coats.

Close-up.

[Dior] Bronze Cruise (#726)

Bronze Cruise is a limited edition mini-sized polish that is available exclusively in the Dioriviera gift box. Although I haven’t come across the full-size version, I believe this mini edition is quite exclusive.

I primarily bought it for the nail colors but ended up using the eyeshadow as well. (I blurred out the mirror image because I was too lazy to take another photo, and there’s a large yellow Ikea octopus sitting on the piano ).

The shade is bronze, as the name suggests, so I likely have similar shades in my collection.

Two coats applied.

Close-up featuring the exquisite 😎 golden and bronze glitter particles.

[Dior] Opulent Pink (#752)

Opulent Pink, released earlier this spring, has a metallic finish with a hint of gold. Despite its name, it’s not a color I would typically wear, but I wanted to share a swatch with you.

Two coats shown below.

Upon closer inspection, you’ll notice delicate golden particles.

[essence] Oopsy Daisy!

Check out this vibrant color that is bound to be a summer favorite! Oopsy Daisy is a bright pink with a subtle magenta and blue shimmer, perfect for catching the sunlight. I stumbled upon it during a leisurely stroll at the local drugstore and am thrilled to have picked it up!

It’s my bear Arthur in the background. 🐻 On the nails, it’s two coats of Oopsy Daisy.

Close-up.

Here’s Arthur with a mango pomelo sago boba from my favourite bubble tea shop in Hamburg.

[Dior] Rivage (#333)

It’s a quiet day, so why not posting another nail colour? 😎 While looking a bit dull in its bottle, Rivage is a stunning orange with golden and orange shimmer on the nails. I’ll probably be wearing this during the summer swimming season a lot.

Two coats applied.

Close-up.

[Dior] Leopardess (#857)

Hi everyone, I know it’s been a while since my last post, but life has been keeping me busy lately. Between work and other commitments, I haven’t had much time to sit down and write. But I wanted to pop in and share some exciting news! The phishing webinars I organized with a team of passionate colleagues were a huge success, and I’m proud of the work we did. It was such a great experience working with a team who share the same values and goals.

On a lighter note, I treated myself to the latest Chanel polishes: Watermelon and Rouge Cuir. I’m eagerly waiting for them to arrive, but in the meantime, I’ve been loving Dior Leopardess with its beautiful flecks of glass in a rich wine red base.

Two coats applied.

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You’ll notice the shimmer only in direct sunlight, so here is a close-up.

Thanks for sticking with me, and I try to update the blog more regularly going forward. Take care!

[Dior] Fortune (#864) and Cosmic (#309)

Cherry red Fortune is another release for this year’s Christmas. Although I have so many of them, I’m still happy about each new red nail polish. This is so pretty.

Two coats shown below.

There’s also Cosmic, a glitter top coat. This is packed with glassflecks and small glitter particles, adding an even more festive look to Fortune (or its sister polish, Mystic).

This is one coat of Cosmic over the Fortune manicure.

Close-up.

[Dior] Mystic (#903)

Here is Dior Mystic, an elegant eggplant with subtle golden and plum shimmer particles. It’s been released for the Christmas season but definitely suitable for New Year’s Eve, too.

Two coats applied.

Close-up photo.

[Chanel] Pensée (#883)

It seems that I had forgotten about Pensée  because I saved this draft in January and haven’t been applying this nude peach since then. The colour is pretty but not really for me, in spite of the subtle shimmer.

Two coats shown below.

Close-up, but you hardly notice the shimmer. Still beautiful.