Friday, April 6, 2012

Nail Envy

I wish I hadn't bought Chi Chi Go Go Girl because Ulta3 Envy is basically a dupe, but better and 6 times cheaper. Envy is a brilliant, silver-reflecting pale bronze foil. I really like that the colour is more saturated and less silvery than Go Go Girl and there’s also greater complexity of tones. In some light, it’s more of a subtle light taupe (leaning more brown with the faintest hint of mauve), other times it's more a dark champagne gold. Application was smooth and streak-free. Two coats is required for complete opacity but you could probably get away with just one.

For maximum bling, I paired Envy with Sportsgirl All That Glitters. I’ve previously worn All That Glitters all over the nail (with too many layers to count to achieve the final result), but I’m pretty impressed with it as a top coat. It delivers a good spattering of glitter with just one stroke, without too much manual placement needed after to even out coverage. The effect reminds me a little of glitter polka dots.




Envy is my new favourite of all the foil polishes I own, and I never traditionally took a shine to foil polishes. It's liquid precious metal poured over the nail. My photo doesn't do it justice at all, it needs to be worn and seen in action. For $2, this one's too good to not pick up.

27 comments:

  1. I love how this looks! I really need to get a similar nail polish. I think the OPI has one...

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  2. Gorgeous combo xxx


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  3. Love it! Ulta3 polishes are such a steal! I've got something similar by Revlon, but it's slightly more bronze-y.

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  4. Ooh I think I have a similar one from Topshop! Although it cost over $10 .... damn. This combination looks lovely though!

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  5. I fucking love Ulta3. The polishes are great and so damn cheap!

    Love this combo btw. Will have to copy. :P

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  6. Love the colours you have chosen ! :) Glitters are beautiful !

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  7. Brilliant combination! Love the color! I have yet to find the Ulta 3 nail polish. Dying to try !

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  8. Gorgeous combination! xoxo

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  9. It is really pretty! It looks sooo foily and sparkly. If only I lived in Australia!

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  10. pretty combination! I am currently having silvery polish on my nails too ;D

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  11. Oh my gosh that looks gorgeous!

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  12. They love great together! I haven't worn a decent golden/silver shade in ages! The one I had for some reason had a slightly grainy finish, not pretty! I like what you did...very appropriate for a night out :)

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  13. funny, I just saw Ulta3 Envy on another blog and thought to myself, I must have that shade!! especially if it's only a couple of dollars a pop! I've never seen that brand around though. love the metallic gold foil look and the glitters over the top make it look even better <3

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  14. This is such a creative combination, it looks amazing!

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  16. Love the color, so sparkly!
    Following, and look forward to more posts!
    :)

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    lilithfashion.blogspot.com

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  17. hiya! excellent post. I am a new follower- please check out my blog and follow me too if you enjoy my posts :)

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  18. I don't know if it's because I've been influenced by the Easter spirit, but your nails remind me of easter eggs. In a good way. :) xx

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  19. It really does look like liquid metal being poured on to your nails doesn't it? Very pretty colour! I think the added sparkles compliment it well :)

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  20. These colours are really my style.

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  21. your blog is fabulous girl! love those nail colors :)

    Jordan xx
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  22. lovely color, love it!

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  23. Aaaaaah Love it!!! So Classy yet fun!!! :))

    LHEY
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