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In this dull and cold winter, it was refreshing to preview the summer collection from Vinylux. The vibrant green Lush Tropics is fantastic (except I wouldn’t use it for a pedicure–am I the only one who doesn’t like green on toesies?), as is the coral-tinged Electric Orange. Juicy and full of life; might need to wear some of these now (they launch this month) to get me through the rest of the chilly spring. I’m a fan of Vinylux — my previous manis with it have lasted longer than with other nail polishes. From left: Bicycle Yellow, Electric Orange, Sultry Sunset, Lush Tropics, Cerulean Sea, Tango Passion.
For my mani, I ended up selecting a shade from the spring collection — the pale, buttery Sun Blleached, and then made it a little edgier with an angled tip in Asphalt (which is an existing Vinylux polish colour). I can see this pretty Sun Bleached shade becoming one I return to, it’s easy to wear–my type of neutral.
March 11, 2014
Nail craving: Weeks and weeks ago, I had the notion that I wanted diamonds on my nails, and I mentioned it to Leeanne at Tips Nail Bar. “Soooo…you know what you want to have done, when we still have the others you told me you wanted?” she asked. Yes. I mean don’t we all have a line-up of manicures we want to have done?
How I satisfied that craving: Before my actual appointment, I saw NCLA wraps that featured the diamond I had in mind, and both their design and the S/S 2014 runway for Mara Hoffman also featured these graphic stripes splaying out like a spotlight, which I liked in combination with my gems.
Leeanne used Shellac Steel Gaze (a pewter-ish shade) and Black Pool. To create the diamond, she meticulously carved out the facets using a toothpick.
How this nail art makes me feel: Like a million bucks. Which is great cuz it was also my birthday manicure!
Love it or hate it: Love. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
January 20, 2014
Nail craving: With a Vinylux giftcard (thanks CND Vinylux!) expiring at the end of 2013, I trekked over to the spa at the Four Seasons Toronto to get a new colour just in time for New Year’s Eve. I wanted subtle sparkle — and one simple colour was fine after having gold leopard print nails for the past three weeks.
How I satisfied that craving: With Vinylux in Midnight Swim, a deep navy shade with tiny sparkles so it’s quite subdued in terms of its glitter factor. The photos I’ve take here aren’t doing it justice.
How this shade makes me feel: Ready to ring in what I expect to be a super duper year!
Love it or hate it: Love. And I love the Vinylux formula. It actually lasts longer than other nail polishes on my chip-prone digits.
January 2, 2014
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