I did this NOTD a few weeks ago, before I had my surgery. I just haven't gotten around to sharing it with you all until today. On this particular day, I was in a red polish mood but also wanted to use flakies. I knew I'd reach for my Barielle polish in Elle's Spell, but it's rather sheer so I layered that over a red creme base. In addition, I wanted to use one of the Finger Paints Special Effects polishes, which I decided to layer over top everything. In the end, I liked the mani but I still wasn't satisfied. I went matte and loved it a lot more.
I prefer this look matte, but which do you like better? Matte or shiny?
Shown above matte, and below shiny.
To re-create this NOTD:
- One coat of Zoya Anchor base coat.
- One coat of China Glaze polish in Ruby Deer
- One coat of Barielle polish in Elle's Spell
- One coat of Finger Paints polish in Twisted
- One coat of Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- To go matte: one coat of Hard Candy Matte Top Coat
Then I went matte....
So pretty!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Both versions...
ReplyDeleteWow...looks great!!! Big LIKE :)
ReplyDeleteWow, cool colour! Red demon!:)
ReplyDeleteNo pensaba que los brillitos quedasen bien en mate, pero sí, quedan muy bien.
ReplyDeleteI like both versions, but matte...it's pure perfection <3
ReplyDeletecute :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome combo! How do you like Hard Candy Matte, would you recommend this topcoat?
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!
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@ Sheba: The only matte top coat I currently own is from Hard Candy, so I don't have much to compare it by, but I do think it's fantastic. It works well and it's really affordable.
ReplyDeleteTwisted looks good on everything I've seen it on!
ReplyDeleteI think I actually do love this more in matte! I think it brings out the beauty of all the shades, where they are kind of muddled when shiny. LOVELY!!
ReplyDeleteI love the matte1!
ReplyDeleteOkay thanks for the info Crystal!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide! I love it both ways.
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