China Glaze OMG A UFO

     Today I have another polish from China Glaze's Hologlam collection to show you guys. I am going to show you OMG A UFO. OMG A UFO is a light olive green holographic polish that has hints of yellow and darker green. And yes there is a PIM video as well. That's why this post is up so late. Video editing takes me a while.

Swatches:

Indoor with flash. 

Indoor with flash at an angle.

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor no flash at an angle.

Outdoor in sunlight. 

*Best color representation. 

Outdoor in sunlight at an angle

Outdoor in shade. 

Closeup:

Outdoor in sunlight. 

PIM:

     For the pictures and video above I use two coats of OMG A UFO and layer of top coat. This polish like all of them in the line are of a finicky nature but I think they are well worth the effort. I have to say that I really like this polish...and that's saying something because normally me and green nail polish don't get on well. Hear this as, when I wear green I get asked if I am sick a lot (White girl problems). But I rather like this mossy shade of green. What do you ladies think? Is OMG A UFO a hit or a miss? Well that's all I have for you guys today. Until next time, stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO

China Glaze Not In this Galaxy

     Today, I have another polish from China Glaze's Hologlam collection to show you. I am going to be showing you Not In This Galaxy which is a pinkish, coral holographic polish. And yes, I did another nail polish in motion video. I used my right hand this time though...because I am a clumsy ass and I creamed my left hand (my normal swatch hand). Which resulted in loss of most of the length on my ring and index finger nails. Let's just say that it involved a sweater tie, a door knob, and myself cursing like a sailor. In fact my poor little ring finger is still really sore (two days later). That said, I will return to using my left hand (nubs and all) because recording video of your right hand (when right handed) is just shy of impossible. So, in my next mani/swatch I will have nubbins. But I digress I'm here to show you nail polish not talk about my clumsiness. So, with no further ado, here's Not In This Galaxy.

Pictures:

Outdoor in sunlight. 

*Best color representation. 

Outdoor in shade.

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

Closeup:

Outdoor in sunlight. 

Nail Polish In Motion Video:

     In these pictures I used two coats of Not In This Galaxy and a coat of top coat. Also it's worth mentioning that the formula on this one is a beast. I tried three different base coats, before deciding to go alfresco under it instead. It was the only way I could get it to apply properly. Which grumps me up just a little bit. No basecoat is a cardinal sin but I had to commit it to make this polish apply properly. It's such a pretty polish...but application is not easy...or fun. That said the color is very pretty and I'm glad I own it because I can see this polish being awesome for stamping. I have some ideas swimming around in my head as I type which should sidestep the whole application issue as well. But like we all know already beauty is pain and this pretty polish is quite the pain to apply (hence the song in the video, I thought it fit my feelings for this polish very well). Anyway, that's all I have for you today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

China Glaze When Stars Collide

     Today, I have another polish from China Glaze's Hologlam collection to show you guys. I am going to show you When Stars Collide (WSC). WSC is a purple holographic polish with hints of pink to it....and can I just tell you I am in love with this color, it's so incredible. Oh, and I made another polish in motion video to go with it. So with any further ado. Here's When Stars Collide.

Pictures:

Indoor with flash. 

Indoor no flash. 

Outdoor in sunlight. 

Outdoor in sunlight at an angle. 

Outdoor in shade. 

Closeups:

Indoor with flash

Outdoor in sunlight. 

Nail Polish in Motion video:

     All pictures are with two coats of WSC and a layer of topcoat. I also tried a little something different with this polish over the last one. I used Nail Tek Foundation II as a base coat and not only did it fill in ridges it obliterated streaking. With Nail Tek this polish was tons easier to apply because it eliminated drag. I think I'm going to use it as base for CG holo's from now. Anyway, the formula was less finicky than Strap On Your Moonboots, which is pretty awesome. It also dries really fast and hits full opacity in two coats. Then there is the color...seriously how much do I love this polish...like a billion x a billion. Maybe even more than Strap On Your Moonboots. How did that happen? Oh and while I'm here I wanted to ask you guys if you are liking the polish in motion videos. Are they helpful? Do you like them? Let me know with comments below. I feel  like I'm talking to myself over here. Anyway that's all I have for you today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

China Glaze Strap On Your Moonboots

    After an afternoon of editing pictures and yes a video. I have one of China Glaze's Hologlam collection Strap On Your Moonboots (SOYMB) to show you guys. SOYMB is the darkest blue holographic polish from the line and may end up being my favorite...but to be fair I have only really swatched this one yet...so we'll see. I did a little Polish In Motion video to go along with it. Because in my opinion still pictures don't do this polish justice. You have to see this pretty lady in action.

Swatches:

Indoor with flash. 

Indoor with flash at an angle. 

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor no flash at an angle.

Outdoor in sunlight.

Outdoor in sunlight at an angle. 

Outdoor in shade.

Closeups:

Outdoor in sunlight

Indoor no flash. 

Polish In Motion Video:

My first Youtube video. Don't worry I'll get better. 

      All pictures/video are with two coats of SOYMB with a layer of top coat. The formula is a little thick...and I know there has been a lot of complaints about it...but honestly it's not that big a deal...at least not for me. I used Orly Bonder as base coat and Seche Vite top coat (my usual routine) and it turned out just fine. A few tips are probably in order here though. It would be a good idea to buff your nail gently before using any holo (holo's will amplify any/all nail abnormalities) so buff them. I know some the higher end holo's even sell/make specific pre-holo nail buffers. But a regular buffer should do the trick. If you have really ridged nails, a ridge filling base coat is in order. Wait for the base coat to be completely dry before you apply the first layer of SOYMB, use very little pressure when applying the polish, avoid going over the same area more than once until the first coat is fully dry, then apply the second coat and let completely dry before applying the topcoat. That should clear up any application problems. At least it did for me. At any rate I love this polish...the color is amazing, and mine is very holo, and I really love it. It's dark, sparkly, and I love it with all my Valkyrie heart. Well, that's all I have for you guys today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

Color Club Cloud Nine

     Today, I have Cloud Nine from Color Club's Halo-Hues (2012) collection to show you  guys. Cloud Nine is a pale pink linear holographic polish. And since it's Color Club you know it's a knock you on your butt holographic polish. You're inner Valkyrie will get tranced, I guarantee it. So don't look at these pictures while driving or operating heavy machinery.

Swatches:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

*Wounded heart covering my boo-boo.

Outdoor in sunlight. 

*Best color representation. 

Outdoor in shade. 

Closeups:

Indoor no flash. 

Outdoor in sunlight.

And some music...because this song has been stuck in my head all morning. 

Kelly Clarkson - Catching My breath. 

     All pictures are with two coats of Cloud Nine and a layer of top coat. This formula is a just like the others in the collection; thin, applies easily, and dries quickly. Like the others, make sure your brush strokes are straight or you can get some weird holographic breaks. I actually thought this polish would be darker pink than it ended up. In the bottle it looks way more pink than it does on the nail. On the nail it's kind of a baby pink holo. I like it either way. It's one of my favorites from the collection I think. Anyway that's all I have for you guys today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

Color Club Beyond

     Today, I am going to show you Beyond from Color Club's Halo Hues (2013) collection. I am really excited to show you guys this one, because Beyond is a black linear holographic polish. Which as you know, fits my two main criteria for an awesome polish (Dark and sparkly). I don't know who said, "I know let's make a black holographic polish," but on behalf of my inner Valkyrie I'd just like to say, I think I just fell in love whomever came up with the idea.

Swatches:

Indoor with flash. 

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor no flash at an angle.

Outdoor in sunlight. 

Outdoor in shade. 

Closeups:

Indoor no flash. 

Outdoor in sunlight. 

     All pictures are with two coats of Beyond and a layer of topcoat. This polish is a thicker formula, but it applies easily, dries quickly, and is fully opaque in two layers. As with other Color Club holographic polishes, make sure that you apply the polish in as straight of lines as possible or you will disrupt the linear holographic effect...it's will be all crooked (if you aren't careful), but even then it still has it's charm (it's still a holo for sobbing out loud). I love Beyond with all my dark, sparkly, Valkyrie heart. It's so pretty. If you don't have it yet, you should order it asap, because this polish will surely become HTF before too long. It's that lovely. Well, that's all I have for today. Until next time, stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO

Color Club Over The Moon

     Today, I have a very pretty polish from Color Club's Halo-Hues 2013 to show you guys. You are about to see Over The Moon. A very pretty in your face linear holographic, blue polish. This polish is amazing. Definitely my favorite holo in this line so far (2012 and 2013). So So pretty and without further ado. Here she is.

Swatches:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

Outdoor in sunlight. 

Outdoor in shade. 

Closeups:

Indoor no flash. 

Outdoor in sunlight. 

     All pictures are with two coats of Over The Moon and a layer of topcoat. The formula on this polish is awesome and applies like a dream. That said make sure you do straight strokes or you will see the crooked lines in your dried polish. Like the other polishes in this line it dries pretty fast which is awesome because it can fall into you "mani in a quick" stash, plus the pay off is huge. I am deeply in love with this polish. What do you guys think? Are you loving it? I am going to be one sad panda when I have to take it off...and I should also mention that you probably shouldn't wear this polish while driving...or operating heavy machinery because you may get to distracted to pay attention. Anyway that's all I have for you guys today. Until next time stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

Color Club Halo-Graphic

     Today, I have Color Club Halo-Graphic from the Halo-Hues (2012) Collection to show you guys. Halo-Graphic is a medium pinkish-violet linear (you see lines of holo not just particles) holographic polish. I'm still sick so I am going to keep this post short. Here's Halo-Graphic.

Swatches:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with Flash.

Outdoor in sunlight. 

Outdoor in shade. 

Closeups:

Indoor no flash. 

Outdoor in sunlight. 

     All photos were with three coats of Halo-Graphic and a coat of topcoat. This formula is thick, but it dries quickly and applies easily. I did find out however that if you go to thin on the coats with this polish it gets a weird streaky look. So do nice normal coats. You will also want to know that you need to make sure as you brush it on that you make straight strokes with the brush or the holo won't show up properly. Other than being a bit persnickety this polish is gorgeous. Color Club really knows how to do holographic nail polish. Anyway that's all I have for you today. Until next  time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO