So I finally got around to wearing Julep’s Natasha that I got in my Julep Maven Bombshell box from March (too many nail polishes, so little time). The colour, to me, is like a tomato red shade. It’s not a true red, but a little more vibrant with orange undertones.
To be honest, after trying Julep’s Sofia, a green shade with microglitter, I was expecting my thoughts to be the same with this one. I was very let down by the colour applied on, the final outcome, and the sheerness of the shade. Thankfully, Natasha and Sofia are way different. Although the colour isn’t my favourite, it applies really nicely and is opaque after two coats. The best part? It’s super shiny. This is definitely the glossiest nail polish I own.
I have a few other colours similar to this one so this shade isn’t anything that blew me away. It’s really pretty for spring and summer and if you don’t have anything similar, I would pick this up. The colour also lasted about three days before some minor chipping.
Blouse, Joe Fresh
Have you tried Julep’s Natasha? What are your thoughts?
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A while back I was watching a video by Pixiwoo and she did a really bold green smokey eye. I used to be all about the smokey eye and sometimes I still wear it every here and there but mostly I like wearing something more casual. Anyways, I loved Pixiwoo’s take on it because it’s still sexy and bold but it’s not your traditional smokey look. The dark green really puts a nice twist on it. I chose to not go as bold as she did, but I prefer the more subtle look anyways.
Here’s what I did to pull it off:
Starting off with an eyeshadow primer (I used Benefit’s Stay Don’t Stray), apply this all over your lid to your eyebrow, as well as under your eyes and blend.
Using a creamy-white colour, like MAC’s Phloof! eyeshadow, apply this to your brow bone and your inner eye area as a highlight.
Using a cream base (I used the green colour in the Make Up For Ever 12 Color Flash Palette), apply this over your entire lid area and along your lower lash line. It’s okay if the colour is not blended, this is just to darken up the eyeshadow we are going to put on top.
Using a dark green colour, like MAC’s Bottle Green (a Pro shade), apply this all over your lid and a little into the crease covering the green base you previously applied.
With a fluffy crease brush, like Inglot’s 6SS, blend the crease area so the lines aren’t as harsh.
Next, grab that green eyeshadow again and apply it over the green base on your bottom lash line. Using your fingers, blend it out.
To finish up the look apply a black liquid eyeliner along your upper lash line and a pencil one along your lower lash line, your waterline, and your tightline. I used MAC’s Liquid Eye Liner in Black and Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Liner in Black.
Next, curl your lashes and apply some mascara, and if you so wish, pop on some falsies to complete the look. I used Makeup Designory cream mascara and the lashes are cat eye ones from Forever 21.
The last step is to apply some concealer underneath your eyes to freshen up the look and make sure there is no fall out. After that you are done!
Lipstick is MAC's Innocence, Beware!
Let me know what you think of the completed look and if you tried it out.
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Summer is coming up and the nail polish is changing from dark neutrals to bold, fun shades. Bright colours are on trend this season and I personally am obsessed with blue-toned hues. Here are some of my picks for this season.
Deborah Lippmann Girls Just Want To Have Fun
With Pantone introducing Tangerine Tango as the colour of the year, oranges and corals are totally the shades to rock this summer. This colour looks fab in the bottle and the juxtaposition between this Deborah Lippmann all star and a tan make a beautiful combo.
OPI Fly
This beaut came out earlier this year as part of the Nicki Minaj collection but the shade easily translates into summer. I am seriously obsessed with this colour, it’s the perfect blue; it’s bright and bold, but not a bright colour as in a neon pink or a bright green. If you can still find this shade, pick it up. SpaRitual also makes a similar colour called Indigo, which is part of their summer 2012 Pigment collection.
From L-R: OPI Fly, China Glaze Aquadelic, Urban Outfitters Hot Tub, Essie Mint Candy Apple, Deborah Lippmann Girls Just Want to Have Fun
China Glaze Aqudelic
This hue may seriously be my favourite colour this year. In the bottle it doesn’t look that special, but paint it on and wow, I could wear this days on end. The shade is almost the exact colour as a Tiffany’s box but bright and louder. It’s definitely a head turner.
This one came out with China Glaze’s Electro Pop collection earlier this year so if you can’t find it, a close dupe would be CG’s For Audrey.
Urban Outfitters Hot Tub
Although I think that every season should have a hot pink in its collection, Urban Outfitters Hot Tub is perfect for summer 2012. The colour radiates in the bottle and even more when it’s painted on. The shade is perfect for the beach, pool, or, you guessed it, hot tub.
Essie Mint Candy Apple
Mint green was hot last year and the colour easily transcends into the current season. This is the first minty green I own (I also have Essie’s Absolutely Shore, but that’s more of a seafoam green), and according to an Essie rep, it’s one of their most popular shades for the summer. The look is so fresh and clean that you could really wear it anywhere. If you in the mood for this kind of shade, pick this one up.
From coral to hot pink to a whole whack of blue-toned shades, I think this summer is going to be full of bright, fun shades, a lot of which can easily be transferred into other seasons.
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What are your picks for summer nail polish shades?
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