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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Revlon Facets of Fuchsia & Starry Pink Layering Combos

Hey dolls, I just realized that my giveaway is ending soon and I haven't shown you pictures of all of the colors. Today I'm wearing Facets of Fuchsia, a purple micro & hexagon glitter suspended in a black base. To avoid having to use a lot of layers, I first applied Aldo Hit the Pavement. This is a black polish filled with silver shimmer. I had no clue Also sold polish...I usually just go there for my shoe fix. I got Hit the Pavement during this haul a few months ago. I only applied 1 coat since I knew I would be layering it. The formula was good...not too thick nor runny. The brush was a little stiff, but not problematic. It looks pretty opaque in real life, but I do see a little balding on my pinkie in the picture.
Hit the Pavement is a nice black shimmer. I think it'll be awesome when I'm in the mood for black polish. I then added 1 coat of Facets of Fuchsia. The formula was great for a glitter. It wasn't thick or goopy. The glitter distributes relatively evenly, but you do have to manipulate the hexagon glitter a little bit if you want it all over the nail. If you are doing multiple coats, I would recommend waiting a few minutes for each to dry to avoid lifting the glitter. Unfortunately it has been dreary here for the last 2 days, so I don't have sun pictures. These flash shot shows the shade of the glitter best.
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I love how much depth the glitter has to it. I think this polish would be a great addition to any stash. Compared to Starry Pink, I'm in love with this Facets of Fuchsia! Speaking of Starry Pink, I decided to layer it over a few colors based on some recommendations. Since it is Pink Wednesday, I'll include those pictures as well. The colors I chose to go under Starry Pink are Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear White On, Essie French Affair, Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Hot Magenta, and Zoya Mimi.

I like it best over the second one, Essie French Affair. It just has more depth. The last 2 don't do anything for me since Starry Pink's base is so milky. I hope you all are having a good hump day...I'm excited for the season premier of Modern Family tonight and a new episode of Top Model!
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17 comments:

  1. Candice BuchananSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I just love the layering you did - really shows off the potential

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  2. Debbie CrumpetSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    disagree lol - i think it looks AMAZE over Mimi .... heds off to stash to try :)

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  3. KayJay at Refined & PolishedSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Glad you like it Debbie!!! Glad to provide some inspiration...lol

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  4. KayJay at Refined & PolishedSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Thanks Candice!

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  5. BMRSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I need to buy this, like, NOW. :)

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  6. PaintedonxSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Facets of fuchsia is so pretty. I have to hunt this color down lol

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  7. KayJay at Refined & PolishedSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Thanks! I've only seen it at Target in the section with all the other Revlons.

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  8. KayJay at Refined & PolishedSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Lol...go right on over to Target!

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  9. pretty nailSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    ooh i like layering the glitter over black. i shall try someting like that. pretty

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  10. KayJay at Refined & PolishedSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Thanks! It worked out well together.

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  11. thenailaholicSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Pretty! I almost want to buy Starry Pink just to layer it!

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  12. SherriSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I really love this color combination. Reading your blog these past few months has made me want to up my nail game. I've been keeping them short but I see long and prettily painted nails in my future.

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  13. KayJay at Refined & PolishedSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Thanks Sherri! Your compliment really means a lot to me and is greatly appreciated. I hope I can keep you inspired.

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  14. KayJay at Refined & PolishedSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    It's way better layered!

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  15. Mary Dunphy-WilliamsSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Interesting. I thought Starry Pink would get much pinker over a bright pink. Now I'm thinking you would need a dark maroon, almost black to get the effect I was thinking of....

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  16. KayJay at Refined & PolishedSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    I think you're right. I forgot to try it over black. You're the main reason I did the layering. :)

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  17. beachgalOctober 3, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    I have the Deb Lippmann one this is supposed to be a dup of. But from what I see on blog swatches - this is got lots more glitter in it and has the hex shapes too that DL does not. However the DL has a pretty good black back so no under laying needed - just 2 coats to get enough of the glitter onto the nail bed.

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