3 coats

Gap Sunset Shimmer is a pinky peach packed with gold shimmer. I initially went into Gap for Bright Pool, but Sunset Shimmer look way more interesting to me. It's totally my kind of color! At first glance, it reminded me of Paul & Joe Beaute Splendor, but Splendor is more pink and has a subtler shimmer.



Sunset Shimmer's formula is just okay. It's a bit thick and prone to streaking, but it's definitely manageable.



Gap Sunset Shimmer retails for $6 and is available at Gap (go figure!)

2 coats

Marc Jacobs Gatsby is a rose gold chrome. I love looking at shades like this way more than I like wearing them, if that makes sense. The formula was pretty horrific. If any of you have any experience with Essie Penny Talks, then you'll know exactly what you're up against with Gatsby.





Marc Jacobs Gatsby retails for $18 and is available at Sephora

Happy Halloween, everyone! I wanted to do a Halloween mani but didn't have enough to do any nail art, so here's my extremely loose interpretation of candy corn.

I mean, all the colors are there...

I used 3 coats of Melodious Utopia for the base, sponged Lara's Theme on top, and then dabbed on Wham. It took all of 5 minutes or so, but I don't mind the result.



I'll let you all know how many people get the candy corn reference. My guess is zero. :)

This is what happens when I have literally two minutes of free time to make a new post.

3 coats

OPI Underneath the Mistletoe looks like this ^^^. It's pretty! Great formula.





Buy it at Ulta for $9!

2 coats Emotions

OPI Emotions is a black liquid sand. There is black texture glitter and black hexes in a black base.I don't hate Emotions as much as I thought I would; it's more of a strong dislike. I still very much prefer glittery textureds. Emotions was opaque in two easy coats.



OPI I Snow You Love Me is faceted holo circle glitter in a clear base. This glitter is gorgeous but very sparse. The super thick, globby base doesn't help keep the glitter suspended, so it all just sinks to the bottom. I got the glitter to cover my nail with a little patience and a lot of crazy. I won't be doing that again. Pretty effect, though!



The OPI Mariah Carey Holiday 2013 collection retails for $9 each and is available at Ulta.

I'm quite disappointed with OPI's holiday collection. Typically, this is the collection that excites me the most, but there were just too many freakin' reds! Anyway, here's one of the more interesting (at least to me) polishes from the collection.

2 coats

OPI Sleigh Ride for Two is a plum red with a fine red shimmer. I really like the finish - smooth and glowy. This applied quite nicely with no major issues.