My Thanksgiving Mani

You guys pretty much know I'm kind of tame (NO, I did NOT say lame!) and don't typically do nail art or glitter. And this will be no exception. But I did want to do a little something.

So I'm wearing Revlon Ignite, which is a shimmery, rusty orange that just appeared at my local Walgreen. Now, "just appeared" could mean that it's brand spanking new, or it could mean that they found an old box in the back. Walgreen stores in Po-Dunk operate a little differently than most. =) It was in a new display right next to the remnants of the collection that featured Mistletoe, though.

The application was actually fantastic and took only one medium coat!

First, Revlon Ignite on its own...

Revlon Ignite

Revlon Ignite

Revlon Ignite

See how it shimmers???

Then I layered on Barielle Elle's Spell, which is a great multi-chrome flaky that flashes green, red, gold and orange. Everything's better with Barielle Elle's Spell.

A close-up showing the flaky goodness...

Revlon Ignite with Barielle Elle's Spell

In the sunlight, it's STUNNING, but the sun's not cooperating right now.

And indoors, it's pretty inocuous, but still gorgeous.

Revlon Ignite with Barielle Elle's Spell

Revlon Ignite with Barielle Elle's Spell

I've been really impressed lately with the "drug store" polishes. Revlon and L'Oreal have both stepped up their games in the nail polish arena tremendously, as has Nicole by OPI. Either that or I'm just lucking out with the ones I'm choosing.

Barielle Berry Blue Swatches and Review

I was really surprised when I went to find a navy or darker bright blue in a straight up creme. I thought I had several! But I don't. They all seemed to have a shimmer or glitter or glass fleck of some sort. I am sure they are out there, but I didn't have any. So when I ran across this Barielle shade in Berry Blue that is a pure creme, of course I had to pick it up! And the name is perfect to describe the color. It's navy, but it's bright blueberry in the sunlight!

The formula is good and application was good. Perfect in two coats. I used a base, one light coat, one medium coat and a Seche Vite top coat.

Barielle Berry Blue

Barielle Berry Blue - natural lighting

Barielle Berry Blue - natural lighting - in the shade

Indoors or in the evening, it's a deep navy that doesn't read black on me (WooHoo!) and in the sun, it's a great bright blueberry color.

I know there's a time and place for a little something extra like a shimmer, but there are times when I just want a pure creme. And this is a good creme.

Next time, I will wrap my tips though. I started showing tip wear by the end of the evening. And, as with all blues, use a GOOD base coat! I used the OPI base coat with this and I had a little staining even with that. I'm still on the hunt for the perfect base. Right now, I think my favorite is the Cult Nails base coat. Any other suggestions are welcome!