Saturday, October 15, 2011

Sparkle Saturday: Carnival Vert

Hello Lab Partners!

Welcome to another Sparkle Saturday! For this mani, I started with a base of RGB Vert:

RGB Vert.

I adore RGB polishes, and I was a little surprised that this one was somewhat streaky on the first coat. Most RGBs that I've used have been entirely streak-free and opaque, or nearly so, in one coat. But with two coats, Vert was gorgeous. I don't normally associate green with vampy, but this one definitely falls in that category. I'm absolutely in love with this polish. It's a perfect fall and winter color--earthy, yet moody. And it dries to a gorgeous glossy finish. Here it is without top coat:

RGB Vert, Two coats, no top coat. Inside, artificial light.

NYX Girls Carnival
  As much as I adore Vert on its own, this is Sparkle Saturday, so it was time to break out some glitter! I used NYX Girls Carnival, which is very similar to Deborah Lippman Happy Birthday. It's filled with multi-color, multi-sized round glitter suspended in a clear base. Carnival is true to its name--it's just plain FUN! It's even fun on the brush!

I had intended to apply only one coat of glitter, but once I got started, I was enjoying Carnival so much, I ended up applying two blingy coats, which entirely transformed the look of Vert. With glitter, the dark green of Vert appears even darker, like a black-green. And the mood is transformed from soulful to lighthearted. What a nice way to mix it up!

Two coats NYX Girls Carnival over two coats RGB Vert. Inside, artificial light.

A still shot really doesn't do this glitter justice, so I made a little video clip to show you how it sparkles (and honestly, even the video doesn't do it justice!):




So what do you think of this combo?

Until next time, sending you lab love!

Allison

12 comments:

  1. I've never heard of RGB polishes!! Wow! You really blinged it out!! Looks great!!!
    Debbie

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  2. Love the video! We should do more!

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  3. I wanted to buy RGB yesterday because they have a presale of limited colors but it was $18 plus shipping so I kind of bailed.. What do you think? I wanted to get Scrangie.

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  4. I am not a glitter fan at all. But I just love green! This vert is awesome! I want it!

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  5. Duh sorry I am thinking RBL. They also have square bottles so I got confused. RGB I've never tried

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  6. Debbie--RGB polishes are some of my absolute favorites. They're pricey, but they do offer sales from time to time. I got all my RBGs at 50% off.

    Ace--I knew what you meant: it's easy to confuse RBL and RGB. I'm not going to lie--I caved on the presale yesterday and got 4 bottles. *hangs head in shame* And yes to more little video clips!

    Fingers--I wasn't always into glitter. If fact, until just a couple of months ago, I didn't wear it at all. I don't know what happened--I all of a sudden became a glitter fan! But greens--oh my, I love greens. And this one is definitely one of my favorites. I really can't describe the mood it evokes! RGB definitely has some of the best greens around.

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  7. Ive never seen them :D DEFF one I must check out : D

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  8. Definitely check out RGB! They really do make amazing polishes. As I said, I got mine on sale, but personally, I'd pay full price for them because I love them that much.

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  9. I love glitter! That RGB polish looks pretty!

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  10. This manicure is awesome! I love the addition of glitter!

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  11. Amy and Emily--I love this glitter, too! If you don't own it already, it's definitely worth purchasing! Glad you liked it, ladies!

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