Deborah Lippmann New Flesh

     Today, I have New Flesh from Deborah Lippmann Forsaken (True Blood inspired), the Bad Things gift set (which is one of the three available sets). Wow, that was a mouth full. I wonder if they could add another name to it to make it more complicated. But long name aside, this polish is a pretty pale peach jelly polish that reminds me a little of my first Barbie's dress...My first Barbie was Peaches and Cream Barbie. Which I would still own if my brother hadn't ripped off her head and threw it on the roof (Yes...years later and it still gets my panties in a twist. I can't help it. lol)...But I digress all I am saying is that this polish reminds me or that Barbie's dress. And this polish is the same sheer peach. 

Pictures:

Indoor with flash. 

Indoor no flash. 

Outdoor sunlight. 

*Best color representation. 

*Also only one outdoor picture because the weather isn't cooperating. 

     All pictures are with 3 coats of New Flesh and layer of topcoat. New Flesh applies easily and dries quickly. The only thing that should be noted here is this is not an opaque polish...I don't think you could get enough of this polish by itself to ever make it opaque. It's a jelly...a pretty peachy jelly. I wasn't sure I was going to like this color in the bottle...but once it was on I really liked it. It's high shine and a classy flesh-tone color that even those as white as myself (read this as: "I practically glow in the dark"), can pull off without people calling it tan. Well, that's all I have for you guys today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

Evanora Manicure

     Sorry, I've been MIA lately I've been busy. But in way of making up for it I have some nail art to show you guys today. There will only be two pictures though because it has been raining (or trying to) all day and I can't get a decent outdoor shot to save my life. Anyway...today I am going to show you guys my version of the Evanora manicure worn by the lovely Rachel Weisz as Evanora (the "wicked" witch of the East) in Oz The Great and Powerful. I know a lot of people have done this one but I wanted to try it too. So here's what I cam up with.

Here's my inspiration picture:

The manicure:

Indoor no flash. 

*The spider is covering my ouchy...it's healed but still gross. 

Indoor with flash. 

What I used:

Deborah Lippmann - New Flesh

China Glaze - Icicle

Nail Art - Black

Striping tape (for crisp lines)

     I applied 3 coats of DL New Flesh, taped off using striping tape, then used a black nail striper to fill it in, then applied the silver stripes. When I was about half way though I was afraid that I wouldn't like this manicure but now that it's done...I freaking love it. I know in the picture her nails are nude except the black 'V'...but if my nails go naked they get all chippy...and we can't have that. So, I improvised by starting with New Flesh (which was kind of cheating because I already had on for a swatch which should be up in the next day or so). Anyway, I really loved the movie, and Rachel is amazing in it so I had to try her nails. Now I'm glad I did. Well that's all I have for you guys today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

Late Final February Haul

     Sorry, I've been MIA this week. I have been either busy or sick all week and it's really been kicking my butt. Here's a short post of my haul from last month. Amazon and Valentine's Day.

OPI - A Woman's Prague-Ative and My Vampire Is Buff

Color Club - Eternal Beauty and OPI Can't Find My Czechbook

Color Club - Over The Moon, Color Club - Beyond, and OPI Polka.com

And my Valentine's Day present from My Hubby

Deborah Lippmann - (True Blood inspired) Forsaken: Bad Things set. 

     So as you can see I got some pretty new polishes to show you guys. I will swatch them as I wear them. And Again sorry I've been elusive this week...but when you're sick you're sick and there's just not much you can do about it. That's all I have for you today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished. 

XOXO

Deborah Lippmann Forsaken True Blood Inspired Let It Bleed

     This week I decided to do a theme in my swatches and the theme is scented nail polish. So to start out I am going to show you guys Let It Bleed from Deborah Lippmann's True Blood Forsaken collection. Let It Bleed is a dark brownish red polish that is scented with the True Blood Inspired Forsaken perfume.

Swatches:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

Outdoor in sunlight. 

Outdoor in shade. 

     All pictures are with two coats of Let It Bleed and a heavy layer of top coat. Let it Bleed is a thin formula that applies easily and dries at a normal pace. Over all a great color and a really pretty shiny finish. The color doesn't look like blood which I think is the intent but I like the color all the same. That said I didn't buy it for the color alone...I bought it because I am a huge True Blood fan. And in case you where wondering I love Bill (even though he makes the worst possible decisions in any given situation) and Alcide (Because, damn! Have you seen that man shirtless? O.o). I detest Eric, he's icky...and blond (blonds don't do it for me). I also like Pam because she's a sarcastic, badass, and Lafayette because he has the best lines in the show. What about you guys? Do you watch True Blood? If so who's your favorite character and why?
       Now to discuss the smell of of Let It Bleed. Let it Bleed is scented with the Forsaken perfume which is said to have: blackberry, Anjou pear, blood orange, jasmine, violet, plum, ebony, amber, patchouli, and vanilla scents in it. What I smell is definitely the blackberry, the vanilla, the amber, and the jasmine. In fact the jasmine, blood orange, and the blackberry are the strongest scents I could pin down on my own, before I searched for what smells where supposed to be in it online. I also read a few reviews before buying this polish, where people said they couldn't smell this scent in this polish...and that's weird because as soon as it was dry I couldn't not smell it. And by that I mean it has a really strong smell. So strong in fact that under a heavy topcoat two days later I can still smell the polish (if it's near my nose).  I have always had an exceptional sense of smell so I may be what's referred to as a hyper-smeller (someone with above average smelling ability). That said it's not a bad smell just strong, it fades over time but doesn't go away. So be prepared for that if you add this polish to your collection. It also reminds me of my sister Amy for some reason...I guess what they say is true, scent really is the closest sense tied to memory. That's all I have for you today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO