There is something magical about making a custom polish. I had never actually done it, and I was quite anxious trying to figure out exactly how to explain what I wanted...but a superawesomefabulous friend of mine is getting married in June, and I knew I wanted to get her something special.
You may have noticed the lack of "promotional samples ahead" on this post. That is because I actually commissioned this shade! I wanted a summery coral, but not super bright...but not pastel. But still bright. Because why the hell would I make life easy for Dave? I sent him a whole Pinterest board full of corally things...all different shades. I am not an easy girl to work with. But somehow, Dave managed to take my tornado of coral and turn it into a goddamned perfect bottle of polish. It was so perfect, that I had to let him release it. Its just...wow. WOW.
As to the formula, its just fab. Exactly what you expect from OPNL at this point. It levels itself nicely, and I only needed two coats for these pictures. It has a lovely jelly-like luminosity, which lends itself to the to the glow of the holo. Ugh. You guysss. I don't think I can be objective about this polish because I am just too in love with how it turned out. Tl;dr it is an amazing polish, but I think all of Dave's stuff is just the bee's knees. I am a happy customer.
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So this is the invite for the wedding! I sent this to Dave as well. I think the color (which I got to name too!) is right in line with the whole theme of the wedding. I sent a picture to the bride-to-be, and she just loves it. Which is all that matters, really. I can't wait to see it on her! She is warmer-toned than I am, and this color is going to be fab on her.
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I recommend you scamper on over to The Shop and grab all of the bottles. I know that this one is already going to be a special one in my collection. And a HUGE congrats to Sarah and Seamus. I hope they have several years of bliss, followed by a lifetime of torture by adorable children. Because that is what they deserve.
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I'm sort of obsessed with coral lately. I might have to track this one down.
ReplyDeleteIf you find it, snap it up. It's magic
DeleteI haven't worn mine yet, that needs to be fixed right quick!!!
ReplyDeleteYesssssssss.
DeleteOh my heavens, that's flawless! The glowww and depth!
ReplyDeleteit is just flawless. I could not possibly be happier if he had baked me a cake made of chocolate and awesome.
DeleteThis polish is perfection. I want to bathe in it. OPNL has shot up to the top of me NEED THEM ALL list.
ReplyDeleteyesssss. I honestly count myself very lucky that Dave and I found each other way-back-when. I can't imagine where I'd be without him...and his polish!
DeleteAhh!! It must be so exciting to have a dream polish turn into reality and end up on your nails! It's so pretty on you! I love coral and this is a really unique shade.
ReplyDeleteit was. I was mostly stoked because the bride-in-question loved it. She wore it on her wedding day, and it made it a little less sad that I wasn't there.
DeleteOoomffff! It's so pretty it hurts! I NEED DIS!
ReplyDeleteits the perfect coral. If someone as cool-toned as I am can wear it...it might be universal.
DeleteYou are such a cool friend Nichole, the color is so pretty! BRB Gonna grab one real quick! ^.^
ReplyDeleteI felt like it is was something unique to give the bride...and covered her "something new" requirement!
DeleteOH GOOOOOOAAAAAAWWWWDDDDD CORAL!!! Guh. I need dis. Damn you and Dave.
ReplyDeleteThis color would look amazing on you!
DeleteThis is beautiful! Congratulations to your friend!
ReplyDelete:D thanks! I'm waiting to see the pictures from the wedding!
DeleteThis is so sweet that you got this made for your friends wedding. It's a gorgeous tone of coral! I wish I could work the shade as well as you do though.
ReplyDeleteI think it might be the perfect coral. I've seen it on an array of skintones, and it looks good on all of them!
DeleteI'm loving corals lately! I wish I didn't have such a hard time photographing them. Your swatches are gorgeous
ReplyDeletethanks :) They are tricky to get right. Either they look orange or pink...or just neutral.
DeleteVery pretty! The wedding invitation looks lovely too :)
ReplyDeleteI'm itching to see pictures from the wedding!
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