Sorry, I wish I could have kept that title non-denominational…but I love some good alliteration.
Today I have some wonderful polishes and simple holiday looks to show you from a brand that just isn't getting enough love on the blog circuit - Cuccio Naturale. I own two Cuccio polishes, both of which I received through Topbox. The colours are gorgeous and the wear time is great.
First up: Moscow Red Square, a cool red shimmer perfect for the holidays. Red is my favourite colour (that is a lie, my favourite colour is all of them) and this is the red I have longed for. The formula is a little bit runny, but very manageable with 3 thin coats. You could easily get away with 2, but I bumped my nails and scuffed them :P oops! No topcoat here.
I topped it with OPI Pirouette My Whistle for a pretty snowy effect. Instant holiday cheer!
Tel-Aviv About It! is my perfect neutral. When I first saw this polish, I wasn't too excited. After putting it on, however, it was true love. It's a perfect medium tan. In some lights, I swear I see a lilac undertone. 2 coats plus Seche Vite.
For a simple holiday mani, I stamped with Maybelline Bold Gold and Winstonia plate W120, and matted the finished look. I prefer nail art that is isn't too BAM-in-your-face-CHRISTMAS, so this is a nice, subdued look for me. Without direct light for photographing, the stamping is very subtle. I love it!
Are you as enamoured with these colours as I am? If you would like to purchase some Cuccio polishes for yourself, you can get them through Cuccio Naturale's website or Transdesign.
Have a warm and happy holiday!
Showing posts with label Neutral. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Neutral. Show all posts
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
A Very Cuccio Christmas
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Wednesday, 30 May 2012
OPI Coney Island Cotton Candy
So I'm not a huge fan of nudes, as you guys know, but I have a few that I really like and today I'm sharing one of them with you.
OPI Coney Island Cotton Candy isn't QUITE mannequin hands for me(OPI Samoan Sand is closer), but it's a nice, easy nude that brings out the yellow tones in my skin more than the pink. It's RIGHT on the edge of flattering, any more yellow and it wouldn't work.
It isn't, however, the most even shade. This is three thin coats and one thicker one, plus topcoat. I think I'll be thinning this before I wear it again, because it's definitely gotten claggy in the time that I've owned it, but the formula is still manageable, if thick. I don't wear it too often because unless I'm doing a fun layering mani, four coats is generally a bar I'm not into clearing.
OPI Coney Island Cotton Candy isn't QUITE mannequin hands for me(OPI Samoan Sand is closer), but it's a nice, easy nude that brings out the yellow tones in my skin more than the pink. It's RIGHT on the edge of flattering, any more yellow and it wouldn't work.
It isn't, however, the most even shade. This is three thin coats and one thicker one, plus topcoat. I think I'll be thinning this before I wear it again, because it's definitely gotten claggy in the time that I've owned it, but the formula is still manageable, if thick. I don't wear it too often because unless I'm doing a fun layering mani, four coats is generally a bar I'm not into clearing.
What are some of your favourite neutral colours?
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