Thursday 29 August 2013

Nail Lacquer UK Sticks and Stones Red

Well, this just had to happen. Emily had Sticks and Stones Blue on her nails earlier in the week so I just had to try the red one. This is Nail Lacquer UK Sticks and Stones Red, and it is an absolute stunner. Maybe I like it even more than the blue one, tough decision!!
I really do like these graffiti style polishes, with lots of different bits. I own quite a few but as I was painting this on I was thinking how I think I like these two by Nail Lacquer UK more than the Nails Inc and China Glaze ones I already have, I think maybe because they seem cleaner somehow, more precise, perhaps it's because they are more matte? not sure, love them anyway!
This one is a mix of black and white sticks, and black, white, red and pink hexes and squares. The red is not a vibrant pillar box red, more a raspberry or strawberry red. I gave quite a bit of thought to the base I would use for this, not too dark or too light - the pink pieces are quite subtle and I didn't want to lose them. I was pretty certain I'd go with green, but thought it would be good to try some pinky reds too - so the last 2 pics are my pre-mani swatches.
I chose China Glaze Exotic Encounters because I liked the contrast, as well as wanting to try that polish anyway but actually I think all 4 greens look good. The glitter distribution was excellent, just one coat and it has dried nice and smoothly, with just one coat of top coat. I love the mix of colours in this, the silvery pink with the pinky red are just perfect.
Nail Lacquer UK Sticks and Stones Red
Nail Lacquer UK Sticks and Stones Red
Nail Lacquer UK Sticks and Stones Red
Nail Lacquer UK Sticks and Stones Red
  Nail Lacquer UK Sticks and Stones Red
Nail Lacquer UK Sticks and Stones Red
  Nail Lacquer UK Sticks and Stones Red
Nail Lacquer UK Sticks and Stones Red
pre mani swatches - Nails Inc Bloomsbury Way, Leighton Denny Whatever,
 Nails Inc Power Pink, Nails Inc Victoria
Nail Lacquer UK Sticks and Stones Red
pre mani swatches - Nails Inc Holland Park Gardens, OPI Thanks a Windmillion,
Nails Inc Haymarket, China Glaze Exotic Encounters


2 comments:

  1. This looks super Debbie, a great choice of undies!

    I just can't make up my mind whether I like the blue or red sticks and stones best - they're both awesome and so versatile :)

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    1. they are great aren't they, and I love the subtle pink and lilac so they aren't just plain red and blue, think that really adds to their appeal - although it makes the undies choice harder :)

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