Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Zoya Charla & Essie Shine of the Times

Confession: this is my first flakie polish. I know, I'm a little late to jump on that bandwagon, but this is the first one that has been easily accessible to me! It was definitely worth the wait though. Let's get right to the pics, shall we? The first photo is three coats of Zoya Charla with one coat of Essie Shine of the Times and one coat of Seche Vite. To compare it to mermaid scales would be an understatement.


I haven't matted anything in a while, so I decided to throw a matte topcoat on after a day or so. The result was amazing. I seriously need to start using my matte topcoat more often. Behold:


Shine of the Times is part of the Essie Luxeffects collection out now. I've heard that they've been spotted in a few drugstores around the US, but I got mine from eBay for $6.70. Can't beat that! :) I have a couple more polishes that I'm itching to try out under Shine of the Times, so I'll try to get those up quickly! 
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11 comments:

  1. MarisaDecember 28, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Pretty combo!!

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  2. Bear WoodsDecember 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I would never thought to topped this sparkly polish with golden flakes but the result is wonderful :)

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  3. fingersDecember 28, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I have that Essie-it's so pretty!!! I am just starting out with flakies too!

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  4. Dana CanfieldDecember 28, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Mermaid nails = new obsession! Your version is amazing. You're ready to go swim in the Bahamas with those nails now! haha

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  5. FrossoDecember 28, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    So beautiful! Don't feel bad, I'm late on the flakie boat as well. Only have one from nails inc right now... I haven't even used shine of the times yet, just ordered it online yesterday.

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  6. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I wish I was swimming in the Bahamas right now! I'm hoping I can get my hands on the blue/green flakie from Finger Paints tomorrow too!

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  7. Pinkbeauty_loveDecember 28, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    OHH PRETTY!

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  8. JacDecember 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Charla is one of my all time favourite Zoya shades and love the Essie over the top too.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    EEE this is so pretty and magical looking!! Gorgeous!!! :D

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  10. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!

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  11. SmaltoitalianoJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Never commented till now, but your pictures, nails, colour choises, etc, are fabulous :>

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