Light it Up Blue is the kickoff for Autism Awareness Month, and it starts today, April 2nd. This is a world-wide initiative to raise awareness for Autism. Many landmarks around the world will light up with blue lights today.
This post is my small homage to Autism Awarness - I'm lighting up my blog with lots of blue manis in different shades and finishes today!
Takko Lacquer Marie Antionette. Gorgeous baby blue with a pink shimmer. I did a little nail art on the thumb - it's the lightbulb from the Light It Up Blue campaign!
This polish is a little thick, but still applies pretty well, especially for a pastel. Thin coats is the way to go with this polish.
Takko Lacquer Kaleidoscope Eyes. A gorgeous aqua/teal duochrome with a scattered holo. The formula was perfection.
Elevation Polish Muztagh Ata and Marmolada. Muztagh Ata is a lovely blue scattered holo. Lots of great depth in this polish. On my ring finger is Marmolada on its own, and on my thumb is Marmolada over Muztagh Ata.
I love the round glitters and color combo in Marmolada, but it wasn't as easy to apply as some glitters - the round glitters were heavy, and dripped off the brush back into the bottle, or dragged down to the nail tip. They require a little dabbing and pushing around to make sure you get them where you want them. Its also not tinted enough to become opaque on its own - it would be way too thick, so undies are recommended.
Zoya Pixie Dust in Nyx. I didn't jump on the sandpaper polish bandwagon right away, but I'm glad I picked up some of these Pixie Dusts from Zoya. The texture isn't annoying, but it is different, and it wears really well.
I couldn't resist adding a little topcoat. Oh, the shiny... but be prepared to use Gelous or a few layers of topcoat, because this glitter eats it right up. Om nom nom.
MAC Rain of Flowers. In the bottle, this looks like a blue shimmer, but it's more of a blurple with a deep blue flash. One of those polishes that just glows from within.
I added a little holo accent with Ludurana Supernova Fenomeno. It really pops over a dark color! Great linear rainbow, too.
Are you lighting it up blue sometime this month? What is your fave blue? pale with a pink shimmer, duochrome, holo, flash, glitter?
For more information about Autism Speaks and
Light It Up Blue, please visit their webpage.
