Color:
A pigmented dark spring green creme.



Application:
Pretty good. I got some bubbles but they were very faint and barely noticeable to the naked eye. Easy to work with and opaque in 2 coats. Drying time was average.



Downside:
None! Well, aside from the tiny bubbles that I was able to conceal quite easily. I'd prefer no bubbles at all, but with a color this profoundly awesome, I'll take them.


Bottom Line:
Pretty Edgy is one of the most kickass greens I own. It's simple but packs a punch. Today I've paired it with a really cool black a-line dress that is reminiscent of some of the less embarrassing stuff we all wore in the mid-late 90's, and it gives it that perfect touch of color that it needed. So if you're looking for a spring green that is a little richer than the norm, check Pretty Edgy out.


Side note that is completely unrelated:
A few of you expressed interest in a tutorial of the poppies design I did a few days ago. I haven't gotten around to doing one yet, but I do plan on getting it done sometime this week. I will warn you ahead of time that when it comes to tutorials...I think I might kind of suck :P But keep checking back because I will get it done in the next 5 days or so.

My internet connection is FUBAR at the moment, so I haven't even attempted to make a post. But I did want to do a quick update to show you guys a tribal design that I did yesterday. Hopefully there's enough juice in my connection to upload this. If not, I'm basically writing this to myself...

The green is Jordana's Rich Green and the blue is Mesmerize from Essie.

I don't wear red polish very often. I probably have less reds in my collection than any other color as well. Many reds look the same to me, and unless they have a unique finish, they just don't appeal. That said, I do have a soft spot for this bright shade from Essie.

Please click the image for full size, because this color becomes quite distorted when re-sized to fit on the blog

Color:
Lacquered Up is a super bright retro red creme. It's blue based so it looks great on us fair skinned chicks and reinforces the pin-up quality that it has going on.


Application:
This is a bit watery, but easy to control regardless. Does anyone know why these bright red shades are always bordering on being jellies even though they are supposed to be cremes? I mean, I guess it's a creme...but it's a jelly too. I know you guys know what I'm talking about! What is the reason for that???

Anyway, no bubbles, no streaks, took 2 coats for opacity and dried well.


Downside:
None, except that I'm not sure this will look great on all skintones. I imagine that it's best left to those of us who resemble the walking dead. But don't quote me on that because sometimes these bright shades can surprise you and end up looking awesome on everyone.



Bottom Line:
Lacquered Up is a great bright red shade. If you're looking for one as a staple to add to your collection, try this out. And if you're planning on going to any upcoming Halloween parties as a slutty sailor girl (this seems to be a popular option, no?) then this is your color.

I purchased this for $3.75 at Pink Nails, which is incredibly cheap for Essie. They have a whole slew of Essie shades at that price and shipping is reasonable.