Illyrian: Gold Lion

I was delighted when I saw Illyrian's Gold Lion and ordered immediately.
It totally reminded me of a franken polish I made in 2012 that I didn't get to wear because the formula went gummy.



Though I purchased this when it was released, I haven't worn it until now.



I enjoyed the smooth creamy formula and how opaque the charcoal grey was while still allowing the copper shimmer to shine through. I could have gotten away with one coat, but I used two just to ensure even coverage.



What is your favorite Illyrian polish?

Scofflaw: David Bowie's Bulge

Yes, friends I have David Bowie's Bulge. On my nails. -cheesy grin-

I picked this up at the most recent Polish Con in Chicago. I couldn't pass it up and now I'm sharing the results!



From seeing pictures online of this polish, I didn't quite understand its popularity. But when I saw it in person, I had to have it!



The super bright red-orange crelly peppered with royal blue glitter is certainly eye catching and super fun to wear!



What is your favorite Scofflaw polish?

Shimmer Me Box: Gold

Press Sample

The theme for the next Shimmer Me Box is gold shimmer and its release is on 12/15 at Native War Paints. The special guest this month is Bluebird Lacquer, who has a made a bright teal polish with golden shimmer. Formulas for each of these was fluid and easy to apply.



Yule Get Through This is a bright glowing green with a copper/gold shimmer. The polish almost looks like a duochrome with how the gold blends with the base and is glowy where the light hits it.
Shown is two coats.





Flame Ascending is deep burgundy red with intense gold shimmer.
Opaque in just one coat, but I used two coats to ensure even coverage and depth of color.





Ever Glow is a dark evergreen with gold shimmer and sparkling holo throughout.
Almost opaque in one coat, two shown.





Golden Gummy Bears is a bright pink jelly with gold shimmer.
I wore three coats, as this applies a bit sheer but in the end it has a nice depth of shimmer and color.





I hope you've enjoyed the review and photos. Will you be picking up the Gold Shimmer Me Box?