Friday, December 21, 2012

Nail Friday - Julep Daisy

Happy Friday and Happy Holidays if you get some time off for Christmas!! :D  I am going to add a new feature to my blog called Nail Friday!  If I think of a cuter name for it I will change it!  The reason I want to add this new feature is because I have a painfully large collection of polish and I haven't been using it a lot lately yet I'm buying it like there's no tomorrow. :P

These posts will also be a little treat from me, because they'll be mainly photos and no babbling. :)  You'll have to excuse me because I'm not an artist and I'm not a very good painter... but I'd still love to share my love of polish with you and thus in turn get me using my colours!


Today's look features a colour called Daisy from the Julep collection.  it is described as a bright yellow cream.  To achieve this opaqueness took 2 coats.  It wasn't the best formula.  It was a bit runny. I find it's pretty hit and miss with Julep and their cream colours. 

I also find the description a bit misleading.  I was editing these photos and they were trying to go a bright yellow lemon.  The fact is, this is the most accurate depiction of the colour that I can get.  I would say it's more mustard in tone rather than lemon.  It still is a very pretty colour that I really like.


I added glitter to my ring finger.  I received this in a teeny vial from France.  It was in the French nail box called Kristal Box.  I managed to get quite a bit of glitter on it but as it dried tons and tons fell off.  I didn't try top coating it because the glitter is super chunky.  I was actually surprised that it stayed looking pretty full for a couple days.  Shortly after it was coming off pretty rapidly.

I'm not sure I'll use this glitter on nails again...it's just too chunky.  But, it worked great with the yellow and the look was fun!

Final thoughts: Not my favourite colour, but I may wear it again in the summer.  If I had just tested this colour I don't think I would have bought it. I still haven't found that perfect yellow for me!

Have a wonderful weekend! Hopefully you've finished all your Christmas shopping and you have a chance to relax a bit this weekend!

XO
~A

19 comments:

  1. wow, Daisy is very lovely. I have a similar colour and used Julep's Sabrina crackle, turned out nice.

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    1. Yes, the colour is unique! I'll have to try it with the Sabrina crackle at some point!

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  2. I really love yellow nail polish. It looks stunning with the silver glitter.

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  3. Such a pretty yellow! Love the glitter! Merry Christmas Aleksandra!
    :) Chelsey

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  4. I love the colour! I have a similar colour but contrarily to this one, its a total miss. It's a bit lighter and I can't get over the Kraft Dinner impression I get lol! This one is very nice

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    1. LOL KD impression. Is it a Julep colour? Could it be Blake?

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  5. I'm not usually a fan of yellow polish, but this looks nice!

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    1. Yes, I didn't think I would like it as much as I do!

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  6. This is actually a really nice colour! I love colours on the brighter side. This is perfect for summer...or fall, even!

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    1. Yes, perfect for summer! It's actually when I had it on, lol!

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  7. Love this mani~! Have you ever tried Sally Hansen Yellow Kitty? It's one of my fave yellows :) Love your blog! I'm now following~! :D

    http://makingupashlee.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you for following! I've never tried the Sally Hansen one... I'll have to look for it!

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  8. This is so original! Lovin' the pop of bling lol! Your nails look awesome! :D

    natalielovesbeauty.blogspot.ca

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    1. yes, it was a bit crazy with the bling lol. Thank you!

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  9. this yellow just pops up so beautifully.you r right about the glitter.but i think a little fine glitter on this shade of yellow wont b a bad idea.nail friday sounds good.you can name it Talon friday or Friday fun etc.i like the idea of a nail day :)

    www.desimompakistan.blogspot.com

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    1. I think with fine glitter it would be better and much neater. It was still fun...while it lasted lol! I have to think of a cool name for nail friday...great suggestions! :D

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