Monday 22 April 2013

Neutral shades with an edge: Cult Nails Let's Get Dirty



I have shown you colors and glitters for weeks now but in my professional life I am in the need of a more discreet mani every once in a while. This week I will show you my favorite neutral shades for this spring.

Let's start with a stunner: Cult Nails Let's Get Dirty might appear like the odd ball out of the In the Garden Collection - but just until you have it on your nails. It can either be a super classy neutral with an edge or the perfect canvas for doing dotticures, stripes and more with the other colors of this collection. I have comparing photos of Let's Get Dirty with wax finish and with Essence Better Than Gel Nails Top Coat.












The above pictures are taken indoors in daylight. And the below two pictures are taken outdoors in the shade.



I applied two effortless coats over Essence XXL Nail Thickener. I have read on some Blogs that the consistency was on the thick side but my bottle is just perfect, it covers nice and even though a light hand for application is recommendable. Dry time is fabulous and the wax finish gives it just such a cool edge.

Which version do you like better? The wax finish or when used with a Top Coat?

I ordered Cult Nails Let's Get Dirty through their own website here.

I look forward to reading your comments - thanks for visiting!!!
Christine

10 comments:

  1. Hi pet! WOW!! This polish look great! What an unusual shade!! It's nude, beige and purple at the same time! I love it! And as usual I love it with a top coat ;) I sure like my polishes glossy! ;) Even though texture and rubber finishes are fun, glossy is the best! :D Viele Küsschen! xx
    PS. There is no rush but I'm impatiently waiting for your e-mail ;)

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    1. Hi love, OMG where did Monday go??? It disappeared into thin air - I bow my head ashamedly :-(!!! It is just that I want to tell you so much that it does not fit into comments ;-)!!! Thank you so much - I admittedly love the wax finish a lot on this, the nails look sooo sophisticated with it but then the shine adds a whole new dimension to it.... You see I cannot decide!!! I think you would do some wonderful nailart with it - I am experimenting with a dotticure using the bright shades of this collection ;-) - viele Küsschen xxx

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  2. I love this kind of shades! It looks amazing on you!

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    1. Hi Ina - thank you sweetheart xxx!!! I can envision some awesome manis you would come up with this :-D

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  3. Very nice neutral shade on you, Christine! It's classy and clean! :-)

    ~ Yun

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    1. Awww thank you Yun <3 - so happy you like it xxx

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  4. Okay, I always say I need to try some of hese Cult polishes, but I seriously NEEEEED this one! I love it with the glossy topcoat, sis, your second photo is just delicious! :)

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    1. Hi sis - thank youuuu <3!!! I am sure you would make an awesome Cultie ;-)!!! I can just see Let's Get Dirty on your nails - it would be totally stunning and with top coat it gains some transluscent feel that is not visible with the wax finish - oh but then I guess you will see for yourself ;-) - have a wonderful day xxx

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  5. So chic Christine! I'm totally in for this looking matte, it gives it an extra chicness, lol!
    It's quite an unique shade I don't think I have anything similar in my stash. As usual, unique and stunning, that's Christine's signature!
    bisous, xxx

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    1. Salut Nati, there you made my day (once more) - thank you so much for your utterly sweet comment (tons of bisous for this)!!! I am so touched by your words, you are a wonderful friend xxx!!! And me too, am totally into this wax finish story, it looks even better IRL!! I hope life is treating you well my dear - another bunch of bisous for you xxx

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