Tag: Fingernails
Sky on Fire
I couldn’t WAIT to get Cadillacquer “Sky on Fire” on my nails. Cadillacquer is QUEEN of the glitters.
Although I just picked up “Sky on Fire” in last month’s REWIND, it’s originally from August 2021’s “4 Elements” theme. That was a few years before I became a Polish Pickup regular.
I am thinking I might bring it for my next pedicure? Then it will be someone else’s problem getting all of that glitter off, because scraping off that glitter was a colossal pain in my ass.
This is two coats of “Sky on Fire”, over Cuticula Mic Drop Base Coat in “Froot Loops” and under Cuticula Limitless Top Coat in “Vampire Blood“.
Bloomphoria
Even on vacation, I be doing my nails.
While I was crashing at her place in Long Beach, my friend Diana was kind enough to let me dig through her polishes to refresh my nails after eating three pounds of crab at Quality Seafood Redondo Beach. If you’re not into crab boils, let me tell you…it’s BRUTAL on your nails.
I chose China Glaze “Bloomphoria”, which is a sheer iridescent lilac polish from the Spring 2022 ‘Mystic Bloom’ Collection. There’s a subtle green flash to the polish, but it was impossible to photograph.
This is two coats of “Bloomphoria”, over AND under Revlon Multi Care Top + Base Coat.
Out of the Box, Into the Sun
I just cannot resist a Barbie-themed nail polish.
Technically, Lurid Lacquer “Out of the Box, Into the Sun” is not inspired by Barbie, but by Steven, Ken’s bestie. Specifically, Sun Sensation Steven from 1992. I envy his silver mesh crop top.
I love a good turquoise Baja Blast moment in my nail polish and the iridescent flakies give this polish and unbeatable golden flash. Although it was a bit thick, it smoothed down well and it still looked nice after 7 days of wear. It did not, however, stand up to a 3 pound crab lovers feast on Redondo Beach…but the beach is where it belongs…
This is two coats of “Out of the Box, Into the Sun”, over Cuticula Mic Drop Base Coat in “Froot Loops” and under Cuticula Limitless Top Coat in “Vampire Blood“.
Gold Dust Woman
Stevie Nicks is definitely a “Famous Steve”, right?
Glam Polish “Gold Dust Woman” is from June’s “Famous Steves” Polish Pickup and is my first polish from Glam Polish. It’s so beautiful that it will make you cry, make you break down, maybe even shatter your illusions of love. The rose gold flakies are one thing, but there are also little flashes of magenta glitter and it’s all too beautiful to believe – pick up the pieces and go home.
This is two coats of “Gold Dust Woman”, over Cuticula Mic Drop Base Coat in “Froot Loops” and under Cuticula Limitless Top Coat in “Vampire Blood“.
Snap, Crackle, Splash
Ahmya Cosmetics “Snap, Crackle, Splash” is from the June 2025 “Vacation Destinations” Polish Pickup and is a magnetic polish inspired by fireworks on the beach. I cannot believe I just let this polish sit on my coffee table for a year!
The base is charcoal gray, but the magnetic pull is mauve/rose gold , with scattered holo and blue/green flakes. It really does look like fireworks!
This is two coats of “Snap, Crackle, Splash” magnetized with a neodymium magnet, over Cuticula Mic Drop Base Coat in “Froot Loops” and under Cuticula Limitless Top Coat in “Vampire Blood“.
That’s America’s Ass
Steve Rogers is arguably the most famous Steve, so I chose his polish to try first – All Mixed Up Lacquers “That’s America’s Ass”. Yes, this polish is inspired by Captain America’s ass in Endgame.
The base of this polish is rather sheer, but the SHEER quantity of glitter make full coverage possible. My only regret was missing the chance to be wearing this polish on July 4th…I was a day late.
This is two coats of “That’s America’s Ass”, over Cuticula Mic Drop Base Coat in “Froot Loops” and under Cuticula Limitless Top Coat in “Vampire Blood“.
Leprechaun
Baroness X “Leprechaun” is from February’s “Cute but Deadly” Polish Pickup. The leprechaun from Lucky Charms – cute, but not deadly…unless you count the diabeetus. The leprechaun from the films – not cute, but certainly deadly. Somewhere out there, there is a cute AND deadly leprechaun…
I should’ve gotten off my ass and used this polish in March for St. Patrick’s Day, but anytime is a good time for green nail polish, am I right? The gold magnetic effect is really strong, just like the leprechaun’s proverbial put of gold. I was paranoid that this polish would stain my nails…but it didn’t! Hallelujah.
This is two coats of “Leprechaun” magnetized with a neodymium magnet, over Cuticula Mic Drop Base Coat in “Froot Loops” and under Cuticula Limitless Top Coat in “Vampire Blood“.
Icarus
Poor Icarus, he flew too close to the sun. The wax on his wings melted and he plummeted back to earth…
Pahlish “Icarus” is from March’s “Sky Creatures” Polish Pickup and it’s yet another stunning magnetic polish. Instead of just magnetic particles, there are stunning rose gold flakies that are revealed when the magnetic particles are pushed aside…I could look at this polish all day and all night.
This is two coats of “Icarus” magnetized with a neodymium magnet, over Cuticula Mic Drop Base Coat in “Froot Loops” and under Cuticula Limitless Top Coat in “Vampire Blood“.
Fire in the Hole
I hate Minions.
I consider myself blessed that my children thrived through the early part of the 21st century without becoming obsessed with Minions and Minion-adjacent things. I’ve never seen Despicable Me, much less Despicable Me 4 – the inspiration for one of the most amazing magnetic polishes I’ve ever seen.
Whatcha “Fire in the Hole” is from May’s “Vending Machine Snacks” Polish Pickup. It’s magnetic, with a galaxy-like shifting effect and multi-sized round glitter. I have a whole new respect for indie nail polish creators when I consider all of the risks and experimentation that must have gone into just this one nail polish.
This is two coats of “Fire in the Hole” magnetized with a neodymium magnet, over Cuticula Mic Drop Base Coat in “Froot Loops” and under Cuticula Limitless Top Coat in “Vampire Blood“.
Here Be Dragons
First off, ignore how shitty the tips of my nails look…I kept forgetting to take a picture and by the time I remembered, I had been wearing the polish for four days or so.
Alchemy Lacquers “Here Be Dragons” is from March’s “Sky Creatures” Polish Pickup and is inspired by a game called Stellaris. I googled it and I can totally see it. The polish is rather sheer and since I used two light coats, the edges of my nails wore pretty quickly,
I loved it so much that I took it to the salon for my pedicure last weekend. It is an amazing summer polish!
This is two coats of “Here Be Dragons”, over Cuticula Mic Drop Base Coat in “Froot Loops” and under Cuticula Limitless Top Coat in “Vampire Blood“.