Showing posts with label indie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label indie. Show all posts

Thursday, 15 November 2012

ECCE Nail Polish Swatches and Review

Hi!

I've got a new-to-me indie line to share with you guys today. They come from Esther's Nail Center. You should definitely check out the store if you haven't before! 

First is Gloria, a yellow tinted base with holographic silver glitters in a variety of shapes. I'm loving the stars! This is one easy coat over Zoya Pippa. The stars actually placed themselves nicely, also.




I'm Wonderfully Made is a fave of mine. This one is versatile in that you can do one coat or three for full coverage, which is what I did here. I love that the combo of the sizes of glitters used. It really adds dimension to this polish.



Next, is Love is Patient. Cute name! This is a sheer pink tinted base with a variety of silver holo glitters. I layered one coat over Zoya Lara. These glitters wanted to clump together a little bit instead of spread out as evenly as the ones in Gloria.



And finally, here's Don't Be Afraid. I love this one! I did 2 coats and the formula was great. The fine silver glitters aren't gritty at all. I can see myself reaching for this color again.



You can purchase these polishes and more from Esther Nail Center. You can also follow them on Facebook *here*.

And that's it! What do you think? Any standouts?


*Polish was sent to me for review in exchange for my honest opinions.

Wednesday, 7 November 2012

Different Dimension Swatches Part I

Hey readers!

I hope you are having a fab Wednesday. Halfway through the week! 

I've got some eye candy from Different Dimension for you today! I have been admiring this shop from afar for a while now and am so happy to finally get the chance to try some out as well as share them with you. I will be featuring Different Dimension's products in 3 separate posts so it doesn't get too overwhelming (in a good way! haha).

Ok! First, is Sparkles Like Edward: a sheer but buildable shimmery base with the cutest combo of small glitters. I did one effortles coat over Essie Navigate Her. This polish will only be around until 11.16, which is the release date of the final Twilight movie...you don't want to miss out on this one!


Shimmery bases like this are my weakness!


Warm Fuzzies is the perfect holo for fall! It's milk chocolate brown. I was able to get full coverage in 2 coats. Here it is in indirect light:


And direct light:



Here, we have My Bear. This is also a milk chocolate-y base but with shimmer as well as bronze and orange glitters. Another great choice for the season! I pretty much had full coverage in one coat with this one which is awesome.



So besides shimmery bases I love cool toned teal colors, so Un-Teal We Meet Again is an automatic fave of mine! And the formula was perfect. This is one coat of it over Kleancolor Pastel Teal. No placing extra glitter or anything...if only all glitters could apply like this one!



Next is Spencer. This is made up of superfine glitters in a slightly red tinted base. This can be layered in one coat or full coverage in 3, which is what I did here. I love the effect the holo glitters in this polish have. Definitely a standout!



And finally, we have Fall Me Maybe...cute name! I layered one coat over Banana Republic Plum Pudding. This one looks to have dried a little bumpy, but that's nothing that some Gelous can't fix! I love this color combo...obviously perfect for fall. :)



Here's a little recap of my swatches:


Do you have any favorites from the group?

Different Dimension can be purchased on Etsy. And to be in the know on all things Different Dimension, like the Facebook page! And for a bit of incentive, there is a 20% off code good till midnight tonight. Find it on the Facebook page! ;)

Stayed tuned for Part II coming soon!


*Product was sent to me for review in exchange for my honest opinions.