Water marbling is hard. Either you get it, or you don't. I personally still haven't mastered the technique, so I thought I would try another water marble alternative known as the decal method.
The prep for it is essentially the same as a water marble. The main difference is that you let your marble dry on top of the water before applying it to your nails. I'm not going to go into the technique, but here's a tutorial.
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The prep for it is essentially the same as a water marble. The main difference is that you let your marble dry on top of the water before applying it to your nails. I'm not going to go into the technique, but here's a tutorial.
As you might have noticed, I wasn't able to get the decals to lay completely flat on the nail. I think it was because of my application, rather than the technique itself. Other than that minor hiccup, I really like how these turned out.
I got a little crazy, and decided to make these matte the next day. Once the matte coat dried the marble reminded me of the rubber bouncy balls I had as a kid. I'm not usually a fan of making things matte, but I thought these might look neat that way.
- Color Club Almost Famous
- Color Club Wham Pow!
- Color Club Warhol
- Poshe Top Coat
- Essie Matte About You
I seriously have the best friends. Knowing how obsessed I am with Game of Thrones, one of my dear friends picked up this gem for me. If for some crazy reason you don't watch GoT, Jon Snow is known as a likeable underdog. He develops an extremely complicated relationship with a wildling who constantly exclaims "You Know Nothing Jon Snow!" You are pretty much caught up unless you want a ton of spoilers.
Formula: The formula was a nice consistency, but I found it to be a bit too translucent
Finish: Creme with black and iridescent glitter
Coverage: 4 coats in the photos above
Notes: I love this polish, but I desperately wish it was more opaque. In the future I will layer it over white. The direwolf stamp was done using Sinful Colors Black on Black and MJ plate JR-2.
Baroness X Tropic Heat Review- Press Sample
With all the neons out there it's easy to get lost in a sea of sameness. Baroness X is breaking the mold with her Tropic Heat collection. She took a different approach by creating neon jelly thermals packed with flakies.
With all the neons out there it's easy to get lost in a sea of sameness. Baroness X is breaking the mold with her Tropic Heat collection. She took a different approach by creating neon jelly thermals packed with flakies.
Aphelandra
Formula: Nice consistency
Finish: Semi-gloss with flakies
Coverage: 3 coats
Notes: This has a subtle shift from pink to coral.
Tayabak
Formula: Nice consistency
Finish: Semi-gloss with flakies
Coverage: 3 coats
Notes: This looks more like a medium teal in person, but my camera refused to play nice. It shifts from teal to the lighter green you see above.
Maracaibo
Formula: Nice Consistency
Finish: Semi-gloss with flakies
Coverage: 3 coats
Notes: I can't get enough of this one! It has a super fast shift even with my unusually cold hands.
OrnithGoliath
Formula: Nice consistency
Finish: Semi-gloss with flakies
Coverage: 3 coats
Notes: This was the other color that had a rapid shift. I really like how drastically different the colors are.
Imperial Fizzies
Scent: Peppermint
Use: A relaxing pedi soak treatment
Notes: My honey and I decided to put this to the test with a mini "spa day". We sprinkled about a tablespoon into hot water and soaked our feet for about 15 minutes. I don't like feet, so there won't be any of those photos, but our results are definitely worth talking about. I take good care of my feet, but they were noticeably softer after soaking. As for my honey's feet, it was like night and day.
Baroness X is releasing the Tropic Heat set in a unique way. You can choose between several different sets and a couple different price tiers. Be sure to check out her shop to learn about all the options.
*Colors were provided for review. All opinions are my own.
Pretty & Polished Summer Collection Review- Press Sample
There are so many amazing colors coming out this summer, but the Pretty & Polished collection is dear to my heart. Their collection is packed with funny names that are sure to make you laugh out loud.
Formula: Smooth consistency
Finish: Glossy holo
Coverage: 2 coats
Notes: This is one of those collection staples that everyone should have.
There are so many amazing colors coming out this summer, but the Pretty & Polished collection is dear to my heart. Their collection is packed with funny names that are sure to make you laugh out loud.
Coral Grimes
Formula: Smooth application
Finish: Glitter packed pink to coral thermal
Coverage: 3 thin coats
Notes: This one makes me crack up every time I talk about it. If you don't get the Coral Grimes reference you should Google it.
Kiss My Asphalt
Finish: Glossy holo
Coverage: 2 coats
Notes: This is one of those collection staples that everyone should have.
Breakin' Hex and Cashin' Checks
