I passed a challenge. I didn't even know I was going to be tested! I went to Walgreens to pick up a prescription - a decidedly painful event for my pocket, as we are in a new plan year & I have to meet my $2500.00 detectable before insurance covers my 'scrips - and I passed no less than 3 brand freaking new shiny pretty & FULL nail polish displays. I was caught off-guard because last time I was there the aisles were packet with Christmas cologne gift sets. But I toughed it out, although I picked up several bottles in admiration I put them all back down. I am on a no buy. I am on a no buy. I am ... well you get the picture. I told myself over & over until I was out of the store & on my way again & then I was very proud of myself LOL.
Anyway, just thought I'd share. You will probably get periodic whining & ranting along the same schedule that you would normally see hauling. Because I may be sticking to the no-buy, but I don't have to be happy about it damnit!
On to nails (finally). Shimmery DS goodness, and I even got a smidgen of sun. Even though it is so low in the sky this time of year I feel like I never get really GOOD sun, even if I were able to go out at "high" noon, the sun is still at a wonky angle. From the OPI Designer Series, this is DS Sapphire:
Anyway, just thought I'd share. You will probably get periodic whining & ranting along the same schedule that you would normally see hauling. Because I may be sticking to the no-buy, but I don't have to be happy about it damnit!
On to nails (finally). Shimmery DS goodness, and I even got a smidgen of sun. Even though it is so low in the sky this time of year I feel like I never get really GOOD sun, even if I were able to go out at "high" noon, the sun is still at a wonky angle. From the OPI Designer Series, this is DS Sapphire:
I didn't have time to redo totally last night, so I added some Konad & then some Matte Magic. Konad is done with image plate m72, stamped once with Misa Toxic Seduction & again with Misa A Sin Worth Committing. They didn't end up as contrast-y as I expected, but the 2 colors together still give this design more depth than it would have with only 1:
Thanks for reading =)
~Colette
I like this color!
ReplyDeleteBought the LOL, but I should have gotten this one.
:) The shape of your nails are awesome!
The color is nice ! And I love the design you did on it :)
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to go to Walgreens now!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe mani looks really pretty. I need to get that plate and quit talking about getting it everytime I see it on some one's nails :)
Oh I love it! Especially with the konad. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so cool! I love it!
ReplyDeleteLoved the first colour - must have it ! Thanks. Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteAw, congrats on sticking to your no-buy guns!!! That's tough! And this color looks fab on you! And I love the Konad, I looked at the pictures first and then read the description - before I knew there was contrast I could definitely tell and I love it! Great idea! Have a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThat polish is absolutely stunning! Gotta order it soon, lol!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Colette!
I have to go on a no buy also. It's ridiculous the amount of polish I've bought since starting to read nail blogs. I never had this much of an obsession. If I put everything in order by color I'm afraid I'd see to many look alikes. Your manicure is fantastic. I will whine with you.
ReplyDeleteBoy, with a name like Sapphire, you'd think it'd be a darker shade of blue? Still, it's pretty though, Michelle.
ReplyDeleteTHESS - Thank you =)
ReplyDeleteAYUU - Thanks =)
BROOKE - Thank you =) You should for sure pick this one up, it is a great "go to" plate =)
KIRSTEN - Thank you =)
GILDEDANGEL - Thank you =)
ELISE - Thanks & you're welcome =)
BEAUTYJUDY - Thanks - it hasn't gotten any easier with the no-buy LOL, now I'm seeing the swatches for these new W'n'W colors & I know I'll see them next time I go out - & they're so cheap!
VANESSA - Thank you =)
LUCY - Glad I have someone to whine with =)
MICHELLE - I agree, they almost could have switched the names between this & DS Fantasy =)