Octopus Party Nail Lacquer is, as we all know, one of my favorites. OctoDave took a chance on me many years ago, and it is his fault that I am here today. He isn't as prolific as some brands, so I always feel special when I have something fresh to post from him. Like today. Yay!
(promotional samples ahead)
Heavy Medal is a slightly silvery bronzed metallic polish with a smattering of tiny gold flakes and a soft holo sparkle. I applied two normal coats, and then sponged the last coat on to bring the shimmer to life. It reminds me of aged brass hand rails in the turn-of-the-century public spaces.
It is a very metallic polish, and as such...you will have some mild brush strokes in the finish. Which is cool if you like that "actual metal" metallic look. I prefer the "spray painted" metallic finish. I also think that, for the purposes of photos, sponging is a good choice. It is a bit of a darky and moody girl, and sponging helps show all the nuances that are usually only obvious in real life.
Friday August 05, 2016 (11am eastern)
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Sunday August 07, 2016 (noon eastern)
That is a brooding, sexy polish. I love how Octopus marches to their beat.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shade!
ReplyDeleteUgh, this is SUCH a gorgeous polish! Love it and WANT it!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the antique bronze shade. The flakes and holo make it come alive.
ReplyDeleteThis is a hot polish! Your nails scream "sexy!" Ooh la la....show me some cuticle.
ReplyDeleteI really love the look it has going on!
ReplyDeleteOoooooo! This shade is just gorgeous!!!! <3
ReplyDeleteI love metallics and this one looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, probably my fave of the Octopus Party polishes I have seen
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning. Definitely the kind of polish I like to wear.
ReplyDeleteThat's sexy!
ReplyDeleteThis is super pretty. I love how you can see how complex it is in your up-close shot!
ReplyDeleteThe name describes this polish perfectly, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, this is so pretty! It feels very fall to me. :)
ReplyDeleteDang, that is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow, so intriguing and kick-ass, I love it!
ReplyDeleteI agree preorders are the best, I'm always having to fake going to the bathroom just to get polishes before they sell out
ReplyDeleteI just dropped a little. That's beautiful
ReplyDeletethat should be drooled.
DeleteSo freaking gorgeous! Making me drool bucket-loads over here!
ReplyDeleteThis is uhhhh-mazing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great polish for fall :) beautiful swatches as always x
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