Lit from Within: Redsplosion!
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Redsplosion!

After all the fireworks last week, you're probably ready for some quiet, safe manis, right?  Heck, no! I got some fiery red-hot manis for you today!

Orly Cherry Bomb.  Sometimes, the best polishes come to us in the most unexpected ways.  When Orly changed their packaging, they tried everything to get rid of the old bottles.  Sally was giving them away with purchases.. but you had to ask.  And this was my freebie.  Happy, happy freebie.

Orly Cherry Bomb.

I love the golden shimmer!

Orly Cherry Bomb.

Nothing goes better with red than black and white.  Check out this microglitter from Mentality, Antisocial.

Orly Cherry Bomb with Mentality Antisocial

If I remember correctly, this was one coat on the ring finger, and two on the others.  I'd bet with three, it would be pretty much opaque.

Orly Cherry Bomb with Mentality Antisocial

For my second redsplosion mani, I started off with Julep Nan.  This soft brick red creme was Julep's homage to the Nantucket Red shade, and I knew I wanted it the moment I saw it.

Julep Nan

Great shine, even without topcoat.  I've never seen a shade of red quite like this before in a polish.

Julep Nan

Rainbow Polish Lava Flows is a melange of red and pink holo glitters in a clear base.  I think it just lit up Nan perfectly.

Julep Nan with Rainbow Polish Lava Flows

Is this a day-to-night look or what?  Quiet, faded red to Kapow-fire red.  I am red, hear me roar.

Julep Nan with Rainbow Polish Lava Flows

What's your favorite way to wear red?  Are you a classic red creme, a new faded red, bright glitter, or shimmer red lover?

If you'd like more information about Mentality, you can find them on Facebook and their BigCartel storeRainbow Polish also has a Facebook page, and a shop on Etsy.

6 comments:

  1. I own Nan and must agree with you....I have never seen a red quite this shade before. Not an in your face red but still eye catching!

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    1. If you'd like, post a pix of your Nan mani on my FB page. I'd love to see how it looks on others. It's so unique!

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  2. Loving Cherry Bomb! Do you know if Sally's is still giving Orlys away? Cuz if they are, I may need to run to Sally's...

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    1. Isn't it a cool color? I don't think they're giving the Orlys away anymore, but I have seen combo packs of the old packaging at Marshalls and TJ Maxx. I was on the lookout for Cashmere Cardigan, but they had all kinds of bright, fun colors for a good price.

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