Welcome back, reader! It’s Monday, and I have some nail art for you. At least, if you can see it. I’ve had a string of these tone-on-tone manis that were all fails; the most recent before today was this silver-on-silver look I wore over the weekend, a look that worked in my head but looked completely different on my nails. This is Enchanted Polish‘s Good Life with Literary Lacquers‘s I Heard the Bells.
Good Life is an excellent polish. It’s such a strong gold polish, it’s got a strong holo, and it has this gold-to-green shift that completely changes the tone of the polish. It’s this cool-toned shift that makes the nail art visible. I did a few criss-crosses with striping tape, hoping the difference between glitter and holo would create some distinctive lines. There’s not enough contrast without the shift.
The art got a little messed up on the ring finger. I’m a little grateful you can’t see it.
In the shade.
I Heard the Bells is a pretty wonderful polish too. It’s full of fine glitters, but doesn’t dry with a texture, and it’s actually pretty easy to take off. I always get this polish out around the holidays — it is a holiday exclusive, after all — and incorporate it into a Christmas mani, but since I had it sitting out, I couldn’t resist using it. It’s a shame you can’t really see it here.
Enchanted Polishes are sold in their online shop. Literary Lacquers are sold on etsy.
Ooh I see it though! I’ve been really wanting to pull out some striping tape lately – you pulled some really clean lines!
I just love I Heard the Bells! It’s such a great golden polish!
I love the sunburst that you did! very creative.
SO pretty!
Gold and holo is one of my favorite combinations!
You did well! I can clearly see the difference.
This is really pretty. I need to get over my fear of the stripping tape. Very pretty!
Ooo! Gold and holo. That is pretty much perfect.
I think the subtle design makes this so unique.
Woah! This color is stunning! Lovely subtle nail art!
I like the glitter! It’s nice that you added that it’s pretty easy to take off, because I’ve always had trouble taking off glitter. Thanks for sharing!!
What a gorgeous gold polish!
Loving the glitter!!! While the subtle two tone doesn’t stand out much, I think it adds a fun element.
I’m loving the base and the subtle design!
This is really a stunning polish
Gold and glitters.. Just exactly what I want on my nails right now..