Beauty Bloggin'

Wowzas, this is quite the unique texture!  I don’t think there could have been a more appropriate name for this color. Orly hit the nail on the head with “Purple Pleather”, just look at it!  It’s so rubberized and plastic looking, and just plain..erhm, weird.

I want to say this was considered a “satin” finish when the Plastix collection came out last summer.  I’m not really feeling it.  The polish dried down pretty thin after two coats.. and not being able to throw on a top coat without losing that effect, this one is meh for me.  Why didn’t I think to try it with a top coat then?  I really don’t know, lol!  I think I will next time, when I swatch Retro Red.. stay tuned ladies!  Some OPI Miss Universe swatches are in your future.

This type of color always reminds me of a dear friend of mine (Erinface!).  She wore it on her toes during our high school years and I can’t wear metallic turquoise without thinking of her!  Has that happened to you, any specific color brings back memories?

Orly It’s Up To Blue is stunning, a perfect pool blue that’s slightly metallic but not frosty at all.  The imperfections in my nails show up a bit more in this image than they do in real life.  This is 2 easy coats.

p.s. If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll have heard that I spotted this at CVS today!  It should still be easy to get your hands on.