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So... I've been painting my nails on the sly every now and again... I know *hangs head* that's not exactly the best way to get my nails healthy again. Seriously though, did anyone ever believe that I could go a month or more without EVER painting my nails? Don't feel cheated though, none of my manis were noteworthy lol.
Of course when a friend of mine and fellow Beauty Blogger, Laura, from My Newest Addiction posted a picture of Essie and their new collection, Mirror Metallics, immediately I knew I had to find them. I mean yes, I have other foils or metallics, but these just didn't have the same shade or "look" of the ones I already have. These looked better... much better. Therefore... a NEED rather than a WANT formed.
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| Essie - Penny Talk with Julep - Chelsea accent nail |
Luckily for my wallet I had just received my $5 coupon from CVS - Beauty Club Rewards program (every $50 you spend in qualifying beauty products you receive a $5 coupon to use on anything). So of course off I went in search of Penny Talk, the copper beauty from the Mirror Metallics collection.
Unfortunately, I struck out on the first 2 stores. But the 3rd store had 2 bottles left and I happily snatched those up, informing the cashier that no, I did not need a bag lol.
I read that the formula for these was difficult, so I was prepared when I started painting. BUT! Have no fear, in my opinion the formula is not difficult in these if you're an experienced "foil" user. Being a metallic they show brush strokes and if you're working at a slowish speed they'll pull and become ugly. My solution is to pull enough on the brush to try to do the entire nail in one brush dip or 3 paint strokes.
***Pay attention***
These Mirror Metallics can be a one and done!
I did two coats because it's in my nature to always do 2 coats but truly I could've gotten away with 1 coat.
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| In my car but also in the indirect light to show how shiny and pretty!! |
I also have the blue Mirror Metallics, Blue Rhapsody, but I haven't worn it yet. I can't decide if I want to put it on next or something else... I might've gotten some Sticks n' Stones in the mail ;) so.... :D
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| gratuitous bottle shot :D |
Thanks to all of you lovely followers and the fact that you keep coming back to check on us. Dom & I haven't forgotten all of you and believe me we have much love...
xo,
k. you sold me on penny talk. thanks for nothing lmao!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! It looks great. I didn't like it in the bottle at the store but it looks great on your nails with your skin tone!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous! I want this now...
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen these in person yet, but when I do, I will be grabbing at least one! I found you through beauty blogazons btw:)
ReplyDeleteI was resisting these and then I decided I needed one- and it had to be Penny Talk. Of course,I went to my beauty supply yesterday and they had all of them EXCEPT Penny Talk. WTH! hhahaha Looks fantastic on you!
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