Nails Inc. Holly Hill

This evening I have Nails Inc. Holly Hill to show you.

Holly Hill is a tomato red creme. Application was smooth and easy, like most Nails Inc. cremes I've tried so far. I had no issues at all.

Nails Inc. Holly Hill

Nails Inc. Holly Hill

Before I did a full mani, I wanted to see how it compared to one of my favorite reds, Chanel Dragon. I love the application and creaminess of Dragon but if I didn't change my mani so often, it wouldn't be one of the ones I'd reach for often because after only one day, you can see the tip wear. I love some of the Chanels and others I don't. It's a hit or miss brand for me but when it's a hit, it's out of the park. I'm wearing Nails Inc. Holly Hill on the ring finger. As you can see, it's lighter, brighter and slightly more oranged-based red than Chanel.

Nails Inc. Holly Hill compared to Chanel Dragon

Nails Inc. Holly Hill compared to Chanel Dragon

What do you think of this one? Is it one you need to add to your collection?

A limited selection of Nails Inc polishes are available through Amazon.com or Sephora.com for around $9.50 in the US and the entire line is available through Nails Inc's own site nailsinc.com for around £11.00. Nails Inc. doesn't ship to the US so I'm ever thankful to my UK buddies for keeping me supplied.



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Deborah Lippmann Footloose and Almost Paradise - Swatches and Review

For some reason, I looked around and realized that I didn't own ANY Deborah Lippmann polishes! I had Razzle Dazzle once, but didn't really care for it so I gave it away. I decided it was time and ordered the Footloose and Almost Paradise Duo. The movie came out in 1984, the year I graduated from high school and it did bring back memories. I realize these were inspired by the 2011 re-make, which I couldn't bring myself to see, but still...

Deborah Lippmann Footloose and Almost Paradise

I have to admit, they are pretty and I LOVE the bottles.

First up, Footloose. I'd call this one a tomato red because it has lots of orange in it. I thought it was a creme, but it's more of a crelly, in my opinion - more on the jelly side than the creme side for sure. The application was decent, but it took three coats for full opacity. Shown with three coats and no top coat.

Deborah Lippmann Footloose

Deborah Lippmann Footloose

Deborah Lippmann Footloose

Comparison between Footloose and Essie Clambake:

Which brings us to Almost Paradise. This is a celery green creme. The formula is a bit goopy and it took three coats and I still had trouble getting it to even out - it's definitely not self-leveling. Notice the imperfections in the application. And I really did my best, which is usually pretty darned good.

Deborah Lippmann Almost Paradise

Deborah Lippmann Almost Paradise

Deborah Lippmann Almost Paradise

Deborah Lippmann Almost Paradise

Overall, I'm a bit disappointed. I'm not a jelly fan or a fan of three-coaters. Footloose is wearable, but I'm not sure how often I'll reach for it just because of the 3 coats it requires for full opacity. Those of you who love jellies and aren't opposed to a little VNL will adore it. I really LOVE the color of Almost Paradise, but I probably won't ever reach for it knowing what a fight I had with the formula.

It's a good thing I wore Mermaid's Dream first! The formula and application were fantastic on that one.

What do you think? Do you have them? Are the wonderful colors worth a bit of an application problem?

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