OPI "Yodel Me On My Cell"
I did this manicure so long ago. I don't remember how many coats I used. Probably 3. I usually get 2 coats done and it looks great... Then, I remember that I need to wrap the tips of my nails with polish, so I give it a third coat.
This color was "meh" to me. Don't get me wrong. It's a gorgeous shade. I'm just not in the mood to wear blues right now. In the Fall, I prefer: reds, purples, greens, and browns/taupes. I'll wear blue in the winter though... Navy or light blue (because it reminds me of ice).
I need a new top coat! Did you see how the Seche Vite was pulling the top layer of nail polish away from my cuticles!?? Grrr!... That's all for today! TGIF!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Absolutely gorgeous; however, I wouldn't wear this color for myself but it looks great on you.
I am the same as you about certain polish colors. I actually rotate my polishes just like my clothes by the seasons. So all my lighter shades are stacked away just like my Spring/Summer clothes are packed away. All my Fall/Winters shades are visible--browns/taupes/wines/burgundies.
I know all about that with the Seche! Some Omg labor intensive manicures that shrank up!
Can you give me pointers or do a tutorial, or something, to show me how to "wrap tips", please? I have horrible shrinkage from a couple different brands (of polish AND FDTC). I do it, but it doesn't seem to work the way I do it. This is pretty, but I agree - it's more of a Spring color.
This is a really pretty color, but I agree...kind of leaves me flat and I am not sure why. And shrinkage is the worst...it is the #1 thing I hate about top coats...but that is only because I am only mediocre at wrapping my tips.
I like the color, but I don't like the frosty look. Your nails look great!
Kathy- That's a good idea! I don't think I have that much polish though so I keep my boxes out all year long. They are color sorted though... so that helps with finding colors faster :)
JQ- I know! So frustrating!!
Megan- Here is where I learned about wrapping my tips... an excellent tutorial by All Lacquered Up: http://www.alllacqueredup.com/2010/06/manicure-trick-wrap-tips.html
Varnish Vixen- :) I've been trying a lot harder to remember to wrap my tips. It prevents shrinkage AND makes my polish last longer! Less chipping I think!
Nihrida- Thanks! They are much shorter now since "the big break" :( I never noticed that it was streaky until you said it was frosty looking. Maybe THAT'S why I don't care for this polish... hmm?
Thanks! I'm going to go check out her link.
Beautiful blue colour, thanks for the swatches :)