Not a very chaotic order, but I'm excited for them. I got Chasing Calm and redeemed points for Strawberry Jam. Strawberry Jam really is the perfect name for it.
My order was actually supposed to come Tuesday, so I'm stuck playing with swatch sticks because I just painted my nails last night and they're too pretty to take off yet.
I got a coupon emailed to me and the temptation was too great. I went back and forth about the speckled polishes the last time I ordered from them, so I decided to try out Bluebird this time. I'm also really into jelly sandwiches right now, so I'm excited to try out Bubbly with a u magnet and some of my jellies.
I hadn't seen this image before, but recognized her art style right away.
Ravensburger Sweet Street 1000 pieces
I got my Cracked flash sale order and immediately used 3 of the 4 I ordered. This is Cafe Countertop sandwiched between I Yam What I Yam with Neutralizer as a base.
Decided to make a gradient while experimenting with making Cirque Lilac Jelly more purple with Morningtide and Blurple Jelly (also Cirque). I also can't resist making holo jellies, so Holo Taco Flakie Holo Taco is layered between.
Right hand (thumb to pinky):
- Morningtide 3x
- Morningtide, Lilac, Morningtide
- Lilac, Morningtide, Lilac, Morningtide
- Lilac, Morningtide, Lilac
- Lilac 3x
Left hand (pinky to thumb):
- Lilac 3x
- Lilac, Blurple, Lilac
- Lilac, Blurple, Lilac, Blurple
- Blurple, Lilac, Blurple
- Blurple 3x
My favorites are both ring fingers and the left index.
I have Lilac Jelly from Cirque, but it's much more pink-leaning than I was hoping for. I'm not great with color theory, so I'd love some advice on either mixing or layering to make it closer to a true purple. I like the value of the color, so I don't want it to be significantly lighter or darker.
I'm including a picture of some of my other jellies, but I'm also planning to expand my colors, so I'm open to suggestions outside of those.
From left to right, the jellies I have are:
Cirque Morningtide
Cirque Blurple Jelly * This is what I'm leaning towards
Cirque Lilac Jelly
Cirque Royal Jelly
ILNP Coconut Cream
Holo Taco Glitch and Glam with Peely Base and two coats of Essie Stay Longer
I was worried when I found the two extra pieces (from two different puzzles at that), but it was only missing one in the end.
It's definitely out of my comfort zone being both very bright and red, but I love it. I couldn't quite capture the pink tone in direct light or how twinkle the reflective glitter is.
Are any other HT polishes the same formula? It's such a nice combination of shimmer and reflective glitter.
I've read lots of posts mentioning untried polishes, but never gave it much thought. Today I got an order in and immediately threw the polishes on straight over the manicure I had (picture is Holo Taco Glitch and Glam over my previous Holo Taco Sparkling Spurs and Sunset Simulation).
It made me think about the fact that I always immediately put new polishes on, so I was wondering if untried means you haven't worn it as a "real" manicure or if some people do not feel the same overwhelming urge to put all their new polishes on, regardless of how they look together).
In honor of her retirement. Such a pretty polish.
These colors remind me of my favorite colors of sea glass. I did a lazy gradient of Cirque Morningtide and Jade Jelly with layers of Holo Taco Flakie Holo Taco in between.
These are my perfect greens.
Jade Jelly and Sage from Cirque layered with Flakie Holo Taco from Holo Taco. Top coat is Essie Stay Longer.