I have today off and am scheduling this post, so I will be probably still be curled up in bed sound asleep :) I am really excited for a 4 day weekend, which also means I will be painting my nails like a madman woohoo!
Today I have Pretty and Polished Swing to show you. Although I didn't just swatch it. I did the syrup gradient technique on this polish. When I first saw the syrup technique on Pinterest I knew that I had to do it with Swing. The name of the polish is in reference to swing dance music, which was really popular in the 30's through 50's. Swing is a red jelly polish that tends to look a little more on the pink side. There are black, white and silver pieces of glitter throughout the jelly, which when applied regularly looks just like a jelly sandwich in a bottle.
You can see that I didn't manage to get very many pieces of the larger glitter on my nails. I was in a bit of a rush when I was doing this and didn't fish out for the pieces of big glitter. I debated even showing you guys this because it doesn't really showcase how cool the polish is, but I do really like the syrup effect!
I like how my nails look like they are dripping in squishy jelly gorgeousness. It makes me so happy :) Plus the black glitter is to die for. Who doesn't just love black glitter?
Swing can be purchased from Pretty and Polished's etsy shop for $4.75 for a 7mL mini bottle or $8.50 for a full sized 15mL bottle. Chels is currently sold out of Swing, she completely restocked 2 nights ago and is essentially almost sold out of everything. Indie polishes have taken the nail world by storm recently. The next time she restocks I would HIGHLY recommend you pick this beauty up. She generally announces on her Facebook and Twitter when she will be restocking, so essentially just stalk her a little and you'll find out a time when she will be open. OH she also ships to Canada for the very reasonable price of $4.50!
What do you think of Swing? Or my syrup gradient?
Sincerely Stephanie
Ooo, I love this! I've never heard of the syrup technique. I'm gonna click on your link and check this out :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Minnie! It's so easy and a really cool effect! Hope you try it out :)
DeleteTha does look so cool but the tutorial makes it seem pretty easy! I'll have to try!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie! For sure try! It's awesome!
Deletei LOVE the syrup effect.. well done! this looks delicious.
ReplyDeletehaha thanks Mel!! <3
Delete"Who doesn't just love black glitter?" Um, me. For a long while it was the one kind of glitter I didn't want, though I have started experimenting with it a little and can see it might have a place. :)
ReplyDeletehaha! Fair enough! Everyone has their own loves :)
DeleteThis is Really Cute :)
ReplyDelete~ Jamie-Leigh
Thanks Jamie :)
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