Yes, it is. It’s drop dead gorgeous, this one.
Despite the name, I didn't see this coming. I expected only a gaudy dark magenta nail polish with some plain shimmers. But [gasp] take a closer look at this polish. Check out the purple tones which seem to come from the magenta shade itself, or is it from the shimmers? Have. Trouble. Breathing.
The following two photos were with flash photography. All the rest were taken in daylight.
Shown here are with two coats of Drop Dead Gorgeous. I love the formula for this one. It was pure pleasure polishing my nails with it. Drying time took about three minutes per coat.
Since this isn’t a wallflower colour, I thought I won’t be shy either with
the stamping: it’s a bold and beautifully elaborate design from the Fauxnad image plate B101 from Chez Delaney. I have no idea if the design means anything, so if anyone recognises it, please let me know. For stamping, I used my favourite silver nail polish from Catrice called Silver Moon (it’s from their old collection). No top coat was used.I could have gone further with little rhinestones, but I haven’t got any. Well, I don’t think I’m ready yet to go 3-D anyway. I’m still revelling in my little 2-D world.
Oh, I’m still having trouble breathing!
Drop dead gorgeous indeed. It resemble OPI "Kinky in Helsinki", maybe a bit darker. I wonder how close they are.
ReplyDeleteWhen a formula is great and that polishing feels pleasurable (am I the only one to feel pleasure while polishing my nails with a polish that seem to apply by itself?), I have the bad habit to add an extra coat that I don't even need. I can't help it.
PS. What is this pink and grey wooly fabric you're holding? I love the blend of colors so much. :o
Nice design..i should really get into nail plates, I'm getting tired of plain nail polish :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow that really is absolutely stunning, and wow your nails!!! So jealous!
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I love SpaRitual lacquers and their colors are mostly unique and fun (like this one). And you made an excellent stamping choice too.
ReplyDeleteIt's really drop dead gorgeous! I love the shade :D
ReplyDeleteThis fuschia just POPS! It goes so well with the background you've chosen. Do you do your own nails or get manis? They always look so professionally done. =D I suck at doing my own so I'm always relying on someone else...lol.
ReplyDeleteGreat color. Vibrant!
ReplyDelete@jellynat
ReplyDeleteYou're right! It is rather like Kinky in Helsinki. I haven't got the OPI one, so I can't compare.
LOL @ "polish that seem to apply by itself". I think you'd get that feeling if your polishing skills are impeccable, like yours!
That fabric in the photos is actually a skirt that I bought last winter. I'm totally in love with the colour mix of this fabric too! :D
@Carine
Thanks! Do give nail art stamping a try. It adds a fun dimension to having colours on nails. :)
@Dreams That Glitter
Thanks, Georgie. The colour's indeed gorgeous. :)
@Lacquer Ware for Tips and Toes
Thank you! SpaRitual does make awesome lacquers but I think they should widen their shade choices even more. I can't seem to have enough of them! :D
@Dina
I'm glad you love this! :)
@Shop N' Chomp
Yup, the colour certainly pops! :D Gosh, you're very kind to say that. Yes, I do my own nails but I'm no professional. I'm just a normal person who likes to paint her nails, and the trick is to clean up afterward. :)
@tris1978ton
Vibrant is indeed a good description for this shade! :)
Thanks for featuring this beautiful color. and I must say that you are very good at stamping and the stamping color u chose is so suitable! Very classy.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty colour; and the design is just the icing on the cake. I really need to try the SpaRitual polishes; I've only tried the treatment products.
ReplyDelete@Lavender
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm pleased you approve of the choices I made for this mani. :)
@Naomi
Oh, do give the SpaRitual polishes a go. I haven't been disappointed so far with its quality. I, on the other hand, have never tried its body care products but I'm sure curious about them! :)
oh I LOVE this color and the pattern on the nail is so pretty! great job :D
ReplyDelete@Pop Champagne
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely of you to drop by and thank you for your kind words! :D
OH wow!! I love the colour! a terrific combo of cherry red & purple! I like the bottle and stamping as well, really nice! xoxo
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Oh my! xoxo
ReplyDelete@The Beautifier
ReplyDeleteThank you, my dear. Well, this is one of those shades that you just can't tear your eyes away from. :D
@Taj Acosta
Thanks! :)
I love this kind of reddish-fushia colors, so summery.
ReplyDeleteReally easy to find as quite every brand provides this kind of shade, good news :)
This is a beautiful color. I have one from Zoya that is almost identical, I will have to check the name when I get home...
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@Mademoiselle C.
ReplyDeleteBold and fun is this shade. I love the subtle purple tones that it has. :)
@Mz. More
Congratulations on the move! Thanks for letting me know about it. :)
Wow, that is one stunning color! I love your nails with the stamps. They are gorgeous!
ReplyDelete@Dao
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words, Dao. :)
I'm having trouble breathing too! OH-my-gosh! That looks so so amazingly gorgeous! No need for rhinestones.. three's a crowd in this case :P
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@Cynthia
ReplyDeleteHa ha! You're right. Adding a third dimension would be overloading this mani. :D
It's really interesting how adding a little stamp on the nails on top of colour makes it pop that much more. You fingers and nails look flawless too~!
ReplyDelete@Natalie
ReplyDeleteThat's very sweet of you to say that, Natalie. Yeah, stamping can certainly enhance the look of polished nails. :)