Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Pink Wednesday ~ Essie Super Bossa Nova & Essence Circus Confetti

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Happy Pink Wednesday! Today I'm wearing a pink that's been on my wish list for awhile. I picked up Essie Super Bossa Nova during an Apothica haul. Super Bossa Nova is a bright fuchsia that is filled with purple shimmer. The formula was absolutely flawless. It was opaque in one coat, but I applied two hoping to see more of the shimmer on the nail.
While pretty, Super Bossa Nova fell a little flat for me. The shimmer on the nail doesn't appear as well as it does in the bottle. Although the color is not that unique, the formula makes it a keeper.

I decided to jazz Super Bossa Nova up a little bit more by trying a reverse gradient. I first saw this look on my polish friend Enamel Girl and knew I needed to try it. I sponged Essence Special Effect Topper in Circus Confetti on the bottom 2/3 of each nail. Circus Confetti is packed with pink, red, gold, black, blue, green, and silver glitter. The glitter dispersed well and was easy to apply.
I love, love, love the way this looks. Circus Confetti paired so well with Super Bossa Nova! Let me know your thoughts on this trend.

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6 comments:

Denniesha S Walker said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

love this it is so pretty!

KayJay at Refined & Polished said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Thanks doll! I really like how it turned out.

femmefotography said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Hi love!
I nominated you for the Versatile Blog Award. I follow you, and I feel like you definitely deserve it. :) Enjoy! <3
http://eyelineraddict.blogspot.com/2012/03/versatile-blogger-award-my-fifth-award.html

Sarah, The Perks of Being Porcelain

KayJay at Refined & Polished said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Aww thanks for the award!

beachgal said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

I also love the way it looks with the reverse gradient! Super Bossa Nova was picked up by me of course, being as I adore fuchsia and magenta shades...but after yrs of loving Pompeii Purple - then Flashbulb Fuchsia came out - the bar was set pretty high. I hate when something looks way better in the bottle then does not translate to the nail the with the same expectations the bottle left you with.

KayJay at Refined & Polished said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

I totally agree. This one was a little bit of a let down after Jamaica Me Crazy.

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