Friday 17 January 2014

Scofflaw Koi Pondering

After having shown you a new to my stash brand two days a go and yesterday one of my old untrieds I combine the two today - I ordered Scofflaw Koi Pondering when Llarowe launched Scofflaw on their site - I think that was way back in July or something around that time. Ever since I never gave this brand a try (blushing ashamedly). It is really time to have a look at this beautiful royal blue filled with micro glitter particles, golden yellow, red and pale blue hex glitters.



the above pictures are taken indoors in day and artificial light, the below photo outside in the shade



I applied three thin coats of Scofflaw Koi Pondering over Essence Hardening Nail Base. I found the formula while thin wonderful to work with. I might repeat myself here but I started to apply glitter-sparse first coats to get an even "foundation" to build-up with glitter dense layers. I found this reduces the bumpiness or grittiness (this is depending on the polish consistency) and honestely, one rarely sees the glitter of the first polish coat after slapping on some more. The polish ended exactly where I wanted to have it, no patches or bald spots. And while the look of the mani was nice at two coats, I love my royal blues a bit more saturated and strong - hence the third coat. As to be expected with such a glitter density, the surface ends up bumpy (not gritty). My current favorite Top Coat Glisten & Glow HK Girl though smoothed all of it out wonderfully.

Final thoughts: now I really deserve a slap on the back of my head for not reaching for Koi Pondering any earlier. What a gorgeous, pretty, vivid shade that is!!!!! I admit, I went into ordering some more after swatching Koi Pondering. I like the combination of the colors, the micro glitter, the base color and just as important, the quality of the polish!!!

I ordered Scofflaw Koi Pondering with Llarowe and when I checked last, it was still available.

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

  1. Melissa17 January 2014 at 19:41

    Slap that hand because this is lovely! :P I don't know...it reminds me something...it's on the tip of my consciousness? The Sorcerer's Apprentice? A birthday party? Pac-Man?? I like it. :D

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    1. Polished Marvels20 January 2014 at 09:09

      Thank you Melissa, yes Pac-Man really got the same vibe, you are right, the Scofflaw maybe has the dustier base - like Opi Dating A Royal with jewels thrown in <3

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  2. Liesl17 January 2014 at 23:37

    Funny that Melissa mentioned Pacman because this reminds me very much of Glam Polish Pacman. You're making me want to wear it again! Fun that the base and glitter colors are spot on for both visuals :) Good call on the sparse base layer-- I'll certainly try out that technique.

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    1. Polished Marvels20 January 2014 at 09:11

      Well Pac-Man is a very memorable showstopper I find - and as mentioned to Melissa, probably a couple of grades more vibrant. I am curious to hear if my glitter application technique works for ya sis xxx

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  3. Natalia A18 January 2014 at 17:58

    Oh, so pretty! Christine, there you got me, my love for blue nail polish was born thanks to you and these fantastic gems you show :)
    That's a good tip on how to apply glitter flawlessly, I guess I'll try, I also have to get myself one bottle of that topcoat!

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    1. Polished Marvels20 January 2014 at 18:52

      Thank you dear Nati, really? I am so happy that you embarked on the blue wave, there are so many gorgeous blues out there… Let me know if this way of applying glitter works for you, I am very curious to know and I am sure, you will love that Top Coat ;-) - Bisous xxx

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  4. My Nail Polish Online19 January 2014 at 15:23

    These colors together are so pretty!!

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