Sunday 3 November 2013

Colors by Llarowe Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Before I show you my latest precious purchase, I want to apologize for not having been replying to many of your comments. I love your comments and I am always chiding myself, if I don't get around to reply to them as soon as possible. Work has shifted gears over the last three weeks, I am whirling through my days only to collapse on my couch in the evening and sadly, answering your comments fell short. But please, rest assured, I read them all, and I am always so happy to find your supportive and inspiring comments in my Inbox - thank you all <3!!!

But now on to one precious nail polish that arrived on my doorstep earlier this week - Colors by Llarowe Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (oh, I just adore this name…)! It should be a replica of the ever famous Essie Starry Starry Night. Now I don't own this infamous Essie but saw a fair share of photos and many more of brands releasing polishes trying to live up to it. Since I don't own Starry Starry Night I leave comparisons to others and focus on Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. It is a dark blue blue filled with silver micro glitter. What I love particularly, this blue is not leaning into any other color, just plain beautiful blue blue blue…. Like the sky can look like on a cold and clear winter night!





 the above pictures are taken indoors in daylight, the below series outside in the sun





 and outdoors in the shade:

 lastly in artificial light:


I applied one thin and one medium coat of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star over Essence Hardening Nail Base. Being a jelly, it applies sheer upon the first coat, but the second coat transformed the polish into that dark blue with glinting glitters all over. I love the consistency which - probably thanks to all that micro glitter - is applicable like a cream. My brush though was somehow oddly voluminous and I therefore had some minor issues with painting the pinkies, sporting nubbins didn't really help I am afraid. It dried quickly and the surface was while not gritty not entirely smooth. But a layer of Essence Better Than Gel Nails Top Sealer gave my mani an incredible shine.

Final thoughts: Another stunner from the magic polish-kitchen of Lhea Ann - she really spoils us with the most incredible intricate creations, I so hope for many, many more…….

Colors by Llarowe are exclusively available with Llarowe.

I look forward to reading your comments and hope to reply them in return ;-P - as always, thanks for visiting!!!
Christine


12 comments:

  1. So stunning! It really does look like stars twinkling from the dark ink blue sky! :)

    ~ Yun

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    1. Thank you Yun <3!!! It is a small consolotation to ogle my nails while I live through a windy, rainy and murky day in November - today really lives up to the image November - LOL

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    2. Oh gosh, our November is like that too. So drab!

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  2. I love these kinds of polishes! It looks gorgeous on you Christine!

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  3. Did you hear that??!! I am positive that bottle of polish was calling out to me! :P

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    1. Hehe, the drawer is rattling of bottles calling your name!!! Thank you Melissa and have a great start of the week

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  4. What a gorgeous polish! I just added it to my wishlist :-)

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    1. Thank you so much and I hopefully see it soon over at yours!!! <3

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  5. Gorgeous! Don't worry about replying - great job continuing with your posts when work is so hectic:) You sure are dedicated.

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    1. Thank you dear Essie - haha I am feeling like a sedulous bee at times!!! Hope you are doing fine - please give my warmest regards to your two girls <3

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  6. That color looks incredible! But would you say that this polish gets a gritty texture after a day or two, like glitter polishes tend to do? That's always a big pet peeve of mine, and I'd hate to buy a $12 polish that I'll never wear.

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