OPI's From A to Zurich

On my quest to find some nice red shades I stumbled upon OPI's "From A to Zurich".

 

My initial impressions of this particular shade on my nails was that it looked like a medium red, lovely, wearable colour.  It was screaming "Look at me!" like some reds do.

 

Coats:  2 applied

Thickness of Polish:  on a scale from 1 (thinnest) to 10 (very thick) I would give this a pleasant 4.

Ease of Application:  With the awesome brushes OPI have and with the perfect consistency it was very easy to apply this shade.  Personally, I appreciate all polish brands whose brush and formulation allow for a simple 3-stroke application.  Not all manicures look profession when completed, but I'm sure everyone can achieve a near perfect mani with this one.  Well done, OPI.

Appeal Factor:  Enormous.  I received numerous compliments while I was sporting this shade.  Very stunning and good for day to night time - a must-have if you like reds.

This shade is now alongside "Perfect Red" as my two favourite reds, and we all know it is the season in which reds, greens, golds and silvers come to life.

During these colder months I find it can sometimes be challenging to keep my hands well moisturized at all times.  For this reason I always apply ASK Cosmetics' Skin Conditioning Milk several times each day.  You can easily rub it in before doing a manicure as it does not contain any waxes or silicones that will ultimately coat your nails.  In addition, these nasty waxes and silicones act like solvents and strip your hands of their necessary hydration.  Have a good look at the ingredients of your hand lotions before purchasing.

 

For more information on the benefits of this

Revival Skin Conditioning Milk read this Got dry hands?

 

My question for you is:  Are you ever so impatient that you ding one nail just when you thought they were all dry?

 

Thanks for stopping by and check out the amazing 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway on the ASK Cosmetics Inc. FB page. 

 

Enjoy your weekend, Lisa M

 

Essie's Stylenomics - Greener than Green!

This Fall/Winter 2012 polish by Essie really gives your nails a rich shade of green.  Under certain light conditions it tends to go so dark you can't distinguish what colour it actually is.  Let me show you what I mean....

Coats:  2 (some people might prefer leaving the manicure with one coat only)

Thickness of polish:  on a scale from 1 (thinnest) - 10 (thickest) "Stylenomics" would be a 9.

Ease of Application:  fairly easy once you become accustomed to the thickness.

Wearability:  fairly good (5 days with minor evidence of wear and tear)

Appeal Factor:  lovely shade for late fall, reminds one of Xmas

 

In my humble opinion, dark green cannot be worn with all the trendy fall colours, but it will add an elegant accent to your nails that says: "Look at me!"

 

"No need to tighten your belt when you practice...

according to the Essie print ads seen in all fashion magazines.

 

 

I feel this green will be showing up in a lot of Christmas nail art this year.  So, I tried my hand at a very simple bit with my homemade tools again.

Base colour is Stylenomics by Essie with dots in Perfect Red by ASK Cosmetics Inc.

 

Fun Fact of the Day:  Light trauma, like typing on a computer stimulates nail growth.  Well, this kind of "trauma" is more like a massage for your nails. 

 

Would you wear dark green?  And if so, what do you think it would go well with?

 

Thanks for stopping by,  Lisa M.