In My Haute

Lately I have learned that when things get terribly dull, I have to make the beauty out of it. Whenever it gets unsatisfactory, ergo my mission to out-stand. The bottom line is, detoxify! =)

Inspiration is the key (and I believe that I would not pull a violent reaction here, lol). So just so you know, it's painstaking to be inspirit before all else, you're tormented. Blah. Whatever, haha!

I don't want to bore you. Two days ago, I saw in my feed the extra knockout Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (Essie) and definitely I'm salivating. (Scrolling down) Veronica Beard Fashion Show and I fainted. Period.

Who would have thought of doing this?

Looks legit. Haha!

1st pic: Daytime, natural light w/o flash

2nd pic: Daytime, natural light w/ flash
Base: ChG Passion (2 coats) coated with DL Holographic Edge of Glory
Contrast: Essie Mint Candy Apple

Those 'shine' that you see in my fingers are just the cuticle oil (I suppose).

" Your color wish is my command"

In The Ayer

It's not about this and this; it's about Deborah Lippmann Glitter in the Ai(ye)r.

Who wouldn't put her hands in the air with this gorgeous mani??? Two coats of Essie Borrowed & Blue for the base and several coats of DL.

As usual, DL has always been thick yet smooth. Just a little problem --- I end up with a chalky, uneven tips. I don't really know if it's Essie Borrowed & Blue, DL or Seche.

Just did some tripping. Bleh! The last time I paint is (*think, think, pause), oh, with DL Lara's Theme!

Day 9: Coraline

My ninth installment and I'm trying an unpopular coral nail polish this time. 

Topped with two coats of Deborah Lippmann Holographic top color, China Glaze Doll House and mattified with Essie MAY. Isn't it pretty?

I thought that China Glaze Doll House is just similar to Essie A Cut Above. It is not and I'm glad to know that. I love the smooth finish and the flakies and the hexagrams! I know that I made it really simple but I got lots of compliments on this one. =)

Btw, the base is Missha Lucid Nail Polish CR01.

Goin' Gaga

I'm so happy that my long wait is over!!! The delivery man arrive at early nine o'clock. Immediately I opened the parcel, rush to my room, grab my cam and took a quick capture without cleaning my bedding. 

OMG, as in Oh-ehm-gee!

Firstly, I reshaped my nails for this. Uhm, it didn't look fierce (as I wanted it to be) 'cos my nails aren't long enough. I cannot make it exaggeratedly long like hers. Maybe I'll try again next time. *Smirks

The holo effect changes in different angles. Jaw-dropping. As usual, the formula is perfect as it is Deborah Lippmann. Price is quite to expensive. $45 sale to $29 but as I said, it's Deborah Lippmann. The black polish is creamy and not messy and that makes me say that I have no regrets on spending my moolah. Over-all, luuuuuurve it!

Oh, Lara (and her better halves)!

One of the fancy lacquers I have in my chest is the striking Lara's Theme. At first, I have the dilemma of "to wear or not to wear". It looks stunning on Beyonce (but I'm not Beyonce). On the other hand, I might look histrionic on this color (and somehow, not far from reality. Dang.).

Taken in morning, indoor w/o flash

Not bad, huh. Have I said that it's one of my favorite? If not yet, then I'm saying it is. Not just because of it's fanciness (well it counts), errr, it applies and blends perfectly. Purely creme and thick consistency.  It reminds me of Essie YHoM or OPI Manicurist of Seville.

To stamp or not to stamp? To french or not to french? After all, Lara alone is gorgeous. But I have to search for her better half. And here's what I've come up...

Pinkie to Thumb: CG Jitterbug, Orly Pure Porcelain, CG For Audrey, Essie Midnight Cami, Orly Luxe

Taken indoor, w/o flash under direct warm light

Seems hard to judge. All of them looks pretty perfect. Too bad I only have ten fingers. Haha

Here's the last before I fall in to deep sleep.

"Orange's complimentary color in the garden is blue".