Wrapping Paper

Hi there!

I spotted a package wrapped underneath a charity donation tree that inspired this manicure...

My nails painted with China Glaze - Ruby Pumps and Emerald Sparkle.
Stamped with China Glaze - Passion and Konad image plate M60.

I almost decided against sharing this design because the picture shows and magnifies every flaw. Yes, the image is patchy and uneven, and the top coat definitely smeared it. But it really doesn't look that bad in person!

Anyway, I painted 2 coats of Ruby Pumps (red) and Emerald Sparkle (green). I stamped using Passion, one of my favorite stamping polishes. Then I added a coat of China Glaze's Fast Forward Top Coat.

Do you use/have you used this top coat? This is my second time using it, and I'm not sure I like it. It dries with an annoying smell that doesn't dissipate for hours after application :-/

Until next time...

China Glaze - Emerald Sparkle Versus Glittering Garland

Hi there!

I forgot to post this comparison when I painted it quite some time ago...

My nails painted with China Glaze - Emerald Sparkle and Glittering Garland.
Emerald Sparkle is painted on my pointer and ring finger.
Glittering Garland is painted on my middle and pinky finger.

I painted 2 coats of each polish to make them perfectly opaque. At first glance, there isn't much of a difference between the two... with a closer look, Glittering Garland is more olive-colored than the forest green of Emerald Sparkle. Glittering Garland dries much more smoothly than Emerald Sparkle. And Glittering Garland is a smidge less densely glitter-packed than Emerald Sparkle.

If I had to recommend just one polish, it'd easily be Glittering Garland.

Do you have either of these? Which do you prefer?

Until next time...