To be honest, most of the Holiday releases in the nail polish world this year have failed to excite me... except for Essie Luxeffects of course! I was so happy to find that the display was out at my local Trade Secrets this weekend. Out of all the polishes in my stash, I decided to layer As Gold as it Gets over Rouge Noir first. I thought the contrast of the dark, blood red and the gold flakes would make a sophisticated, regal pairing. I think I was right ! This mani is very appropriate for the holiday season and is wearable. I plan on keeping this mani on for a while ;)
If you read my last post, you know that I am not the biggest flakie fan but As Gold as it Gets is in a different category. It is composed of small, tiny flecks that the light captures. It is subtler than chunky flakies, but beautiful since it glows when the light hits it. Also, I have never seen a similar polish ! I think Essie should release a silver version of this soon :)
I used Essie Protein Base Coat and Seche Vite Top Coat.
This is such a perfect combo! It's so chic. I can't wait to get this gold flaky.
ReplyDeleteI am still trying to decide whether I like this Essie or not-I have it but need to still play with it to decide! Love that red though!!
ReplyDeleteTasha, this is such a pretty and totally festive look...love it! I really like how the gold flakes totally set off (and soften) the vampiness of the base colour...just gorgeous!
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