For the manicure I started out with the gold, which sadly does not have a name, only the number (313CP) on the bottom. In all the communication I received it is simply referred to as Gold. I topped the gold off with a layer of Show Stopper, a bright red jelly crackle. I had no problems with application. The crackle was very consistent. I love that it is a jelly and allows the gold to shine through.
When it came to the symbol to stamp, I had a hard time picking one out since there are so many plates with Chinese symbols and I have no idea what they mean. I enlisted the help of a friend to explain the meanings of them until I finally settled on the symbol from Bundle Monster plate BM-221. She translated it to means lucky, fortunate in life and so much more. So here is to a wonderful Year of the Dragon...
| Swatch Details | |
 | Brand: Pure Ice Collection: Year of the Dragon 2012, Crackle & Ice Duo Color Name/Number: Show Stopper, 569CP Number of coats: 1 (over 3 coats 313CP) Top Coat: Yes Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) Contains Camphor |
Here are the swatches of the gold on it's own. It is a bright yellow gold foil with some shimmer qualities. Streaking was minimal with careful application and because it is so shiny you can't see any of them in the photos regardless. I used three coats to get full coverage. Photos are with a top coat...
| Swatch Details | |
 | Brand: Pure Ice Collection: Year of the Dragon 2012, Crackle & Ice Duo Color Name/Number: Bite Me, 313CP Number of coats: 3 Top Coat: Yes Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) Contains Camphor |
UPDATE: The gold is named Bite Me
Let me know what you think!
Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)
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This looks great!! Love these colors together!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I love golden nails!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the shimmer on that tone of gold :D
i love the chinese symbol. nice touch.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! And I like the stamping!
ReplyDeleteWooow!! This is super cool design!!! I LOVE it so much:D Btw, I just passed an award onto you:p Please check it out when you get a chance;D http://miniblog.create-magical-nails.com/2012/01/blog-award-no12.html
ReplyDelete@MariJo, I agree, it is a great color combo. Tried and tested for thousands of years :)
ReplyDelete@Bia, It is a great yellow gold. Most of the ones I have are the lighter champagne color
@Summer, thank you!
@Angie, thanks!!
@Minnie, I'm glad you like it! Thanks so much for the award :)
Really lovely combo. That stamp is the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think they nailed the colors so well :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I saw these yesterday at Walmart and thought oh why didn't they have this before Chinese New Year?! It's a really great combo.
ReplyDeleteNot sure why they were released to stores so late. It is definitely perfect for Chinese New Year. Get it for next year :)
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