Today's prompt for The Crumpet's 33 Day Challenge is trying something new. I've been wanting to try out the spun sugar technique for a while now, more or less since my stripers started drying out just enough to cause the effect inadvertently. So for this prompt I decided to make the dragging deliberate and pair it with some pin dots. I must say I'm thrilled with the results. I also used a new polish I received in a mystery grab bag from Pretty & Polished called New York City Lights, which I will review for you below.
New York City Lights - This polish is suspended in a clear base and chalked full of shimmering lavender micro glitter and flakies. It's sheer and yet offers the perfect amount of coverage at the same time. Swatches show 3 coat alone (pinky, middle, thumb) and 2 coats over butter LONDON Molly-Coddled (ring and pointer). If you love purple, this polish will grab you quick. I could not stop staring at it and the name definitely suites it. It delicate and daring, feminine and intense all at the same time. I thought I'd like it from the bottle, but fell in love with it once it was on. Also, I decided to hold off swatching the rest of my polishes, because I couldn't bear to take it off right away.
And here it is with OPI Matte Topcoat.
And the nail art you've been waiting for!
Other polishes used: Sinful Colors Sweet Tooth, & Julep Lynn.
What do you think of the spun sugar technique? I really like it; and I think it looks even better in person. You can purchase Pretty & Polished products on their site, and follow them on Facebook. Please, feel
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