Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Vintage Challenge - Green: BB Couture African Queen

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Today we have green for you - in reference to green Wednesday. There was only ONE polish I could possibly choose - this being BB Couture African Queen from the Girls on Tape Collection of Spring 2012:



 The above picture is taken in artificial light, the below photo outdoors in the shade



I applied three coats of BB Couture African Queen over A England The Knight Base Coat. The first coat went on sheer but is easily buildable. It might be a good advice though to not go over the same area twice as you might experience polish dragging and ending up with quite unattractive bald spots. Dry time is normal and dries - as is normal with BB Couture - somewhat gritty due to the shimmer flecks in the polish.

I order my BB Couture Polishes with their own website here.

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

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18 comments:

  1. Natalia A17 July 2013 at 10:36

    Salut Christine! What a great shade of green! I don't think I own anything like it, really a perfect refreshing choice for the warm days we're living! bisous, xxx

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    1. Polished Marvels18 July 2013 at 07:23

      Salut Nati, merci mille fois :-)!!! It is actually quite unique and I have not come accross anything similar and yes, perfect for our beautiful week of summer :-D Bisous xxx

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  2. Francine17 July 2013 at 13:30

    What a great shade of green! I do not know this brand (the second of the day), unfortunately, and I really like how it is combined with your skin tone.

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    1. Polished Marvels18 July 2013 at 07:27

      Thank you Francine, how exititing - I always enjoy when I can introduce unknown brands :-). In case you would like to see more of this Brand Kelly from Kelly Gonzo has shown a lot from them!

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  3. Tamit2417 July 2013 at 16:12

    This shade is really intresting, looks very well on you!

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    1. Polished Marvels18 July 2013 at 07:27

      Thank you so much for stopping by and your lovely comment :-)

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  4. Liesl17 July 2013 at 16:23

    Beautiful, sis! I've been so loving jade cremes and this one's lovely and unique due to that shimmer. The African Queen is one of C's favorite movies, too :)

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    1. Polished Marvels18 July 2013 at 08:49

      Thank you Liesl <3!!! I hoped you would like African Queen and I find it worth the name - I love that movie too - it's epic!!! Have a wonderful day xxx

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  5. Essie Rae17 July 2013 at 17:26

    I love, love, love green and I love this polish!

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    1. Polished Marvels18 July 2013 at 08:50

      Hi Essie - I should have called this post "Essie's choice" since I was thinking of you when I prepared it ;-)

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  6. Melissa17 July 2013 at 17:50

    This is a great green! :) I don't have anything by this brand, but I've wondered how the formula was. I love the shimmer!

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    1. Polished Marvels18 July 2013 at 08:54

      Thank you Melissa xxx!!! When I got my first BB Couture I was really floored by their formula (this goes for most of the polishes I own from them). Even back as a nailpaint rookie it was easily managable -and they don't do fancy brushes or what have you - once more proof that it's the sauce that matters ;-)!!! The only thing that I really really find important to mention that their shimmer or fleck polishes REALLY dry gritty and many of them require a second layer of Top Coat

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  7. Kelly Tomlinson17 July 2013 at 18:14

    I had a hard time on the greens too so I skipped this one, but I will be back tomorrow and the rest of the week. You just gotta love a nice grass green but I think the shimmer in this one makes it extra nice. I don't have anything by this brand either; I should check them out. ;)

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    1. Polished Marvels18 July 2013 at 08:57

      Hi Kelly, aww no problem AT ALL!!! I am very much looking forward to your tomorrow's post<3!!! Thank you for your lovely comment, I bought this as one of my first greens and was so happy with it that I did not get many more greens for quite a while - I would love to vear what you think of the brand should you get around to check it out :-)

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  8. Unknown18 July 2013 at 01:06

    What a beautiful shade of green !!

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  9. Little Miss Nailpolish18 July 2013 at 13:29

    Hi pet! Now this is what I call a stunning green! Wow! And it looks so great on you!! You sure are the African Queen! ;) lol! Was this the one you showed me a water bowl picture of...? Have a wonderful day and give Nell a looooong cuddle from me! Viele Küsschen!!! xxx

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    1. Polished Marvels18 July 2013 at 21:17

      Thank you love<3!!! Haha I would be one queen on that boat, I tell ya ;-). No I showed you, what was it.... Color Club Wild Cactus, a plain cream. This has this glassflecks in it that make it GRITTY GRITTY - when I wear it for more than one day, I apply a second layer of Top Coat as it eats silently away during the day ;-) - Nell sends you his purrs - he enjoyed ;-) - and if Smilla EVER get's away from your BF's lap - give her a scratch under the chin ;-) - LOL Viele Küsschen xxx

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