Rainbow Honey The Worst Possible Thing

Let me start off by saying that if you love glitter, then you need The Worst Possible Thing, or, as I've taken to calling it "death by sparkle," since this polish is so chock-full of fabulous flakies, holo and glitter. The amount of sparkle loaded into just this single polish is truly staggering!

The Worst Possible Thing comes from Rainbow Honey's My Little Pony-inspired Equestria Collection. It's fitting that I love this polish so much since it's an homage to my personal favorite pony, the ever-glamorous Rarity. The Worst Possible Thing is a clear base filled with blue and purple flakies and a slew of holographic, purple, blue and iridescent glitter in various shapes and sizes. This is two coats of The Worst Possible Thing over OPI Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!, a dark grey creme.

 And with flash:

My fellow glitterhounds will be in total sparkle heaven with The Worst Possible Thing. It is incredibly shiny and between all the glitter and holo pieces, it catches the light like crazy and almost even glows. My nails looked practically jewel-encrusted with this polish! Pictures don't do this polish justice because you can't see how beautiful it really is when the light hits it. I don't think I could ever pick a favorite from the Equestria Collection since all of the polishes beautiful and unique in their own ways, but The Worst Possible Thing is a stunner for sure!

You can buy Rainbow Honey at their official website.

OPI Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!

I have a possible new favorite grey...and it has the dumbest name ever. OPI Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine! is a deep grey creme from the new Germany Collection. Although I was kind of disappointed by the Germany Collection overall, it does have some real gems in it and to me, this is one of them. OPI Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine! is so deep and rich. There's something very sexy about it to me!

Could this be any more perfect?! Y'know, as much as I'm a total glitterwhore, sometimes it's easy to overlook how striking a smooth, flawless creme can be. I think grey nails, especially dark greys like this one, are so chic and effortlessly cool.

The formula is incredible as well and is almost a one-coater, but I used two here. It dries to an amazingly smooth and glossy finish, even without topcoat, which is how I photographed it here. (I have an awesome layering to show you later on, so stay tuned!) If you love greys, this one is a must-have. Get thee to an OPI retailer!

Pretty & Polished Punk'd Up Betty

The instant I saw preview pictures of Punk'd Up Betty, I knew I had to have it. So I braved the Etsy mania during one of Pretty & Polished's restocks and somehow snagged this on the day it first came out. Punk'd Up Betty has several different types of glitter: matte pink and black round, matte pink and black hex and large pearly white hex. It's a little bit girly and a little bit rock n roll--totally my style!

Bad. Ass. I love you, Punk'd Up Betty. I love you so, so much. This polish strikes the perfect balance between gritty and pretty. Sorry for the glare off the large hex glitter pieces. I took these pictures late at night and the lighting in my apartment is too crappy not to use flash. I'm thinking I'm gonna have to break down and buy/make a lightbox because the lighting in my new place is just atrocious...

Anyways, this polish gives you the illusion of instant nail art, which is awesome if you're like me and aren't too great at actual nail art. This is three coats of Punk'd Up Betty on its own. There were a few little gaps in coverage, particularly around the tips, but it didn't really bother me. I was too distracted by all the amazing glitter!

I have mentioned before that I'm on a serious indie binge at the moment and polishes like Punk'd Up Betty only pull me in deeper! You can purchase Pretty & Polished on Etsy or at Llarowe.

Deborah Lippmann For True Blood Forsaken Set: Swatches & Review

I was so excited to receive my Deborah Lippmann for True Blood goodies in the mail earlier this week! I bought two of the three sets: Forsaken and Sookie Sookie. I really want the third set now so that may be coming home to me sometime in the next few days if my willpower continues to fade... But first up we'll be checking out the Forsaken Set, which features a nail polish called Let It Bleed and a matching lipstick called Bite Me.

Let It Bleed is a deep red--almost a blackberry shade, really--with a hint of chocolate brown and a very glossy finish. As you may have guessed, the color is supposed to look like blood and it absolutely does. I know that may be a little off-putting to some, but personally I love it! Let It Bleed is my new favorite vampy (no pun intended, hardy har har) polish. It's got such a smooth, shiny finish to it and although it's dark, it doesn't look black. I think this polish is super sexy, especially with fall coming up. Plus it's named after my favorite Rolling Stones album! What's not to like?

The formula on Let It Bleed is flawless. I used two coats here. I love the contrast between the dark base color and the squishy finish. In my book, this is the perfect vampy polish.

The other item in the Forsaken Set is Deborah Lippmann's first-ever lipstick: Bite Me. Colorwise, a perfect match for Let It Bleed. I'd imagine most will find this color too dramatic for daytime wear, but it makes a perfect color for after dark--how appropriate!

The formula glides on very smoothly and does not feel drying at all. In fact, it feels almost balmy and has a rich, nourishing texture to it. Also, I am obsessed with the scent of this lipstick! It smells very fruity and creamy, just like a fruit parfait! I wasn't sure what to expect from this lipstick since it's DL's first, but overall I was very pleased with how it applies and wears. I especially like the name too. ("What are you wearing?" "Bite Me!")

The Forsaken Set was a complete winner for me. It retails for $28 on HSN's website but unfortunately it is sold out right now! I'm not sure if it will be back in the future, but the other two sets are still in stock as of right now and you might be able to try your luck elsewhere on Ebay and the like for this one. If you're into vampy colors, love True Blood or are just looking for a great pair of fall make-up goodies, the Forsaken Set makes an excellent buy! I think Pam would approve!

Essie Boxer Shorts

Essie Boxer Shorts is the only polish I picked up from the Yogaga Collection, but it's a cutie! Boxer Shorts is a purple-leaning light blue creme. It reminds me quite a bit of Essie Lapis of Luxury, except more purple.

This really is an adorable color. I got a lot of compliments on it--and the little penguin I painted over it that I showed you for this week's Twinsie Tuesday post! The formula is flawless and covers in two coats.

If you get just one color from Yogaga, I'd make it Boxer Shorts. I totally love this color, so much so that as soon as it came off my nails, I put it on my toes. Essie can always be counted on to put out some beautiful, interesting cremes and Boxer Shorts certainly fits the bill!

Nicole by OPI Just Busta Mauve

I've got one of Nicole by OPI's new Target exclusives to share with you today: Just Busta Mauve! (Ugh, that name...) Just Busta Mauve is easily one of the most unique polishes NOPI has ever done and one of the best too, if you ask me. Just Busta Mauve has a dark reddish bronze base filled with blue, orange, pink and purple shimmer, plus a spash of strong gold duochrome to top it all off. This polish is seriously incredible!

When I hear the word "mauve," I instantly think grandma nails. But as you can see, Just Busta Mauve is anything but! This depth this polish has is insane! There's a lot of colors in the mix but they all come together as a surprisingly cohesive whole and the shimmer is so intensely shiny that the overall finish resembles a foil. The formula performs well but is a bit sheer for my tastes. I used four coats here.

Pictures don't do this polish any justice. NOPI truly outdid themselves here. Just Busta Mauve is ridiculously gorgeous. For me, this is one of those "run, don't walk" polishes that you have to grab as soon as you see it!

Twinsie Tuesday: Animal-Inspired Manicure

It's no secret that I dread the nail art Twinsie Tuesday themes. So when I saw "animal-inspired manicure" as one of the upcoming themes, my first reaction (after panic) was: CHEAT! Because really, do you guys want to see me struggle through a nail art challenge with my kindgarten-level art skills?

But instead, I decided to be a sport and search for a simple nail art tutorial that maybe even an artistically-challenged person like myself might have some hope of completing. I came across the idea of penguin nails and thought it looked both super cute and relatively easy. I didn't want to press my luck too much though, so I limited the penguin to an accent nail. I know my limitations!

I know it's far from mind-blowing, but given my abilities (or more accurately, lack thereof), this is like the freakin' Mona Lisa. I think the little penguin turned out cute! This is the first of our nail art themes that I actually wore out of the house.

I used Essie Boxer Shorts (which will have its own post later this week) as my base color, Sally Hansen White On for the penguin's tummy, OPI A Roll In The Hague for the beak and feet, Revlon Red for the bowtie and Rimmel Black Satin for the eyes. Since I don't own any nail art brushes, (I know, you're shocked) I did the detail work with a toothpick.

It may not look like much to anyone else, but I'm proud of my little attempt at nail art! We have some very artistically gifted ladies in the TT group so be sure to check out what everyone else did this week!

Amanda at Amandalandish
Anna at Going to the Showing
Anne at Grape Fizz Nails
Ashley at Art Evolve
Brandi at The Collegiate Nail
ChiChi at I'm Just Me...ChiChi
Cordia at Srsly Swatched
Elizabeth at Did My Nails
Jenn at All That Is Gorgeous
Jenna at I'm Still Thinking...
Katherine at Haul of Fame
Maribeth at Obsessive Cosmetic Hoarders Unite!
Marisa at Polish Obsession
Meredith at Polish and Charms
Nory at Fierce Makeup and Nails
Rachel at Top Coat It
Sarah at See Sarah Swatch
Tara at Polishy of Truth