Monday, October 25, 2010

APAW - 26/52

xoxoJen's swatch of China Glaze Ick-a-bod-y
(Indoors w/flash)

Brand: China Glaze
Color: Ick-a-bod-y
Coats: 2
Application: cuticle drag with first coat, second was all good.
Finish: glitter in a black jelly base
Base Coat: Instant Artificials
Top Coat: Seche Vite
Wear: unknown - I've worn it one day and taking it off.
Purchased From: Admiral Beauty Supply

For Halloween week I'm going to try and do a different mani every day; so I won't be able to comment on the wear for these. I'm also only going to count all of these as one for my apaw goal, instead of 5.
I'm really diggin this whole Chg collection, which one to try next!?

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

APAW - 25/52

xoxoJen's swatch of Essie Demure Vixen

Brand: Essie
Color: Demure Vixen
Coats: 2
Application: smooooth! self leveling, no streaks = awesome! I like the brush too!
Finish: creamy, sheer, hint of purple shimmer
Base Coat: Instant Artificials
Top Coat: Seche Vite
Wear: photo taken at 4 days, pretty good I'd say!
Purchased From: Ulta

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

APAW 24/52

xoxoJen's swatch of Mac Bad Fairy
xoxoJen's swatch of Mac Bad Fairy
xoxoJen's swatch of Mac Bad Fairy
xoxoJen's swatch of Mac Bad Fairy



Brand: Mac
Color: Bad Fairy
Coats: 3-4
Application: Quite sheer, otherwise wonderful. Love the brush!
Finish: Foil duhochrome
Base Coat: Instant Artificials
Top Coat: Seche Vite
Wear: photo is 2 days
Purchased From: Dillard's