Sally Hansen Nail Prisms #07 Garnet Lapis

With Garnet Lapis the phrase "Rainbow in a Bottle" could never be truer! This polish reminds me of an oil slick that reflects every colour in the spectrum! It is absolutely bewitching! I was mesmerised while I stared at my hands trying to determine just how many colours this beauty was going to reveal! I'm not sure I would have chosen the name Garnet Lapis for this polish due to the fact that red is not a particularly dominant colour within the polish, however it certainly is present. I took a million photos (alright, maybe not a million...) in the attempt to capture each shade within this polish to show you its versatility. Quite a difficult task, I assure you! I managed to get a representation of the most dominant shades, but at the expense of clarity in many cases, and in some shots I look like a resident of Springfield! So ladies, please look beyond the flaws in my photography to see the beauty within the beast!

(Photo with bottle coming soon!)

This shade took three coats for complete opacity, but it was a smooth application!


Photographs taken in artificial light. This image illustrates the dominant teal aspect of the polish.


Photograph taken on an alternate angle to show the Bright Cerulean within the polish


Photograph taken on an alternate angle to show the dominant azure within the polish


Photograph taken on an alternate angle to show the ultramarine within the polish


Photograph taken on an alternate angle to show the regalia purple within the polish


Photograph taken on an alternate angle to show the dominant electric purple within the polish - but I didn't quite manage to capture the true shade. Instead I got a photo half-way between two of the shades that this polish displays - electric purple and tyrian


Photograph taken on an alternate angle to show the carmine red within the polish. It was difficult to capture this aspect of the polish, and this image was unfortunately the best I could manage. On the angles that the polish appears carmine it also morphs into russet and bronze


Photograph taken on an alternate angle to show the duo-chrome effect of this polish. This image shows three distinct shades, but it is not uncommon to see up to five shades at one time!

I will be listing all the prisms I have available on OZtion for any Australian ladies interested in owning one! I will also be offering them for trade on MakeupAlley and in Vibrant V's Petite Boutique in the near future for anyone, anywhere!

Sally Hansen Nail Prisms #06 Ruby Sapphire

OMG! I genuinely thought I was in love with Emerald Amethyst, but Ruby Sapphire just eclipsed that feeling! What an absolute stunner! This duo-chrome displays three distinct colours, and all three are breathtakingly beautiful! The deep sapphire blue and rich magenta shades tend to dominate the overall effect of this polish and are often seen at the same time, but in the right light and at certain angles an elegant and commanding sangria red makes itself known! WOW! This has to be one of my favorite Prisms!

(Photo with bottle coming soon!)

I found this shade very easy to work with, and two coats provided a gorgeous streak free finish!


Photographs taken in artificial light. This image illustrates the sapphire blue aspect of the polish.


Photograph taken on an alternate angle to show the magenta within the polish


Photograph taken on an alternate angle to show the sangria red within the polish

I will be listing all the prisms I have available on OZtion for any Australian ladies interested in owning one! I will also be offering them for trade on MakeupAlley and in Vibrant V's Petite Boutique in the near future for anyone, anywhere!

Spotlight On: Mode Cosmetics #10668 High Fashion

Firstly, please read my post Introducing.... Mode Cosmetics Nail Enamel! if you have not done so already, as it contains general information about this brand of nail enamel.


High Fashion is part of the current Mode Cosmetics collection and is a deep navy polish with a stunning bright blue shimmer. It appears to be a plain navy shade until the sunlight hits it, revealing its awesomeness! A simple shade to work with, one coat being plenty for an opaque finish! Unfortunately I have not had any sun to capture it's beauty, but there is a glimpse of it above when the flash hit the bottle. I recommend this one - don't be deceived by the average looking bottle!


Photograph taken in artificial light


I will be listing a bottle of this shade on OZtion for any Australian ladies interested in owning one! I will also be offering it for trade on MakeupAlley in the near future for anyone, anywhere! For ladies outside of Australia who would like to buy a bottle, please email me and I will happily list one on eBay for you. If you have tried these links and High Fashion is not available on any of these sites, please email me, and I will endeavour to source one for you.

Spotlight On: Mode Cosmetics #10644 Chillax

Firstly, please read my post Introducing.... Mode Cosmetics Nail Enamel! if you have not done so already, as it contains general information about this brand of nail enamel.


Chillax is part of the current Mode Cosmetics collection and is a shade of Bleu de France. It is a massive improvement on Hook Me Up (which is an awesome shade in its own right) in the respect of having an easy, two coat application. It is an iridescent shade with a subtle green shimmer within. I am a huge fan of this shade - and will be sure to wear it frequently!


Photograph taken in artificial light


I will be listing a bottle of this shade on OZtion for any Australian ladies interested in owning one! I will also be offering it for trade on MakeupAlley in the near future for anyone, anywhere! For ladies outside of Australia who would like to buy a bottle, please email me and I will happily list one on eBay for you. If you have tried these links and Chillax is not available on any of these sites, please email me, and I will endeavour to source one for you.

Spotlight On: Mode Cosmetics #10638 Blue Steel

Firstly, please read my post Introducing.... Mode Cosmetics Nail Enamel! if you have not done so already, as it contains general information about this brand of nail enamel.


Blue Steel is part of the current Mode Cosmetics collection and is a difficult shade to define, particularly the finish! After much contemplation, I have decided that the most accurate way of describing this polish would have to be a gray iridescent shade with a strong Ceil blue present. The formula is a little thick, but nothing a drop of thinner won't fix! Two coats was heaps - as this shade is almost a one-coater. I'm a big fan of this unique shade, and I'm sure you will be too!


Photograph taken in artificial light

Nail art: I used Crystallized Swarovski Flat Backs. These ones are Foiled Xilion Rose (2028/ss5.) Colour: 279 AB Chalkwhite Aurore Boreale. Set into wet nail polish and apply top coat. Voila!


I will be listing a bottle of this shade on OZtion for any Australian ladies interested in owning one! I will also be offering it for trade on MakeupAlley in the near future for anyone, anywhere! For ladies outside of Australia who would like to buy a bottle, please email me and I will happily list one on eBay for you. I will also be selling sample packs of Swarovski Crystals for anyone interested in replicating my nails! If you have tried these links and Blue Steel or the crystals are not available on any of these sites, please email me, and I will endeavour to source them for you.

Spotlight On: Mode Cosmetics #10635 Tatt-Tastic

Firstly, please read my post Introducing.... Mode Cosmetics Nail Enamel! if you have not done so already, as it contains general information about this brand of nail enamel.


Tatt-Tastic is part of the current Mode Cosmetics collection and is a Prussian blue creme. It comes out so dark that it almost looks black on some angles, but in light it is definitely blue. Easy to work with, despite it's slightly runny consistency, and two coats were plenty to get a rich pigmentation and even coverage. If you like dark with a difference - give this a shot!


Photograph taken in indirect sunlight

Nail art: I used Crystallized Swarovski Flat Backs. These ones are Foiled Xilion Rose (2028/ss5.) Colour: 001 MOL Crystal Moonlight. Set into wet nail polish and apply top coat. Voila!


I will be listing a bottle of this shade on OZtion for any Australian ladies interested in owning one! I will also be offering it for trade on MakeupAlley in the near future for anyone, anywhere! For ladies outside of Australia who would like to buy a bottle, please email me and I will happily list one on eBay for you. I will also be selling sample packs of Swarovski Crystals for anyone interested in replicating my nails! If you have tried these links and Tatt-Tastic or the crystals are not available on any of these sites, please email me, and I will endeavour to source them for you.

Spotlight On: Mode Cosmetics #10613 Blueberry

Firstly, please read my post Introducing.... Mode Cosmetics Nail Enamel! if you have not done so already, as it contains general information about this brand of nail enamel.


Blueberry is part of the current Mode Cosmetics collection and is a subtle duo-chrome. It is predominantly an ultramarine blue metallic shade that has a massive contrast in light and shade, which my pictures show, but as well as this there is a deep royal purple that can be seen on certain angles. I found that it was not visible in sunlight, but could be clearly seen in artificial light. My camera had a hard time picking up the purple, so I apologise for the fuzzy image that I managed to take to show you guys! The polish was great to work with, and two coats were plenty. I highly recommend this stunning shade!


Photograph taken in artificial light


Photograph of an alternate angel to show the light and shade contrast of the blue


Photograph of another alternate angle to show the duo-chrome effect


I will be listing a bottle of this shade on OZtion for any Australian ladies interested in owning one! I will also be offering it for trade on MakeupAlley in the near future for anyone, anywhere! For ladies outside of Australia who would like to buy a bottle, please email me and I will happily list one on eBay for you. If you have tried these links and Blueberry is not available on any of these sites, please email me, and I will endeavour to source one for you.

Spotlight On: Mode Cosmetics #10531 Style Magnet

Firstly, please read my post Introducing.... Mode Cosmetics Nail Enamel! if you have not done so already, as it contains general information about this brand of nail enamel.


Style Magnet is part of the current Mode Cosmetics collection and is a stunning shade of sapphire with a shimmer to the base that creates the appearance of a metallic polish. Excellent pigmentation, almost a one-coater, but I applied two for good measure. A breeze to work with, I promise you won't be disappointed in this one! Definitely one of my top 10!


Photograph taken in artificial light

Nail art: I used Crystallized Swarovski Flat Backs. These ones are Foiled Xilion Rose (2028/ss5.) Colour: 206 Sapphire. Set into wet nail polish and apply top coat. Voila!


I will be listing a bottle of this shade on OZtion for any Australian ladies interested in owning one! I will also be offering it for trade on MakeupAlley in the near future for anyone, anywhere! For ladies outside of Australia who would like to buy a bottle, please email me and I will happily list one on eBay for you. I will also be selling sample packs of Swarovski Crystals for anyone interested in replicating my nails! If you have tried these links and Style Magnet or the crystals are not available on any of these sites, please email me, and I will endeavour to source them for you.

Spotlight On: Mode Cosmetics #10521 Hook Me Up

Firstly, please read my post Introducing.... Mode Cosmetics Nail Enamel! if you have not done so already, as it contains general information about this brand of nail enamel.


Hook Me Up is part of the current Mode Cosmetics collection and is a creme cornflower blue, closer to the pictures without the bottle in them. Did you ever sit in class as a kid and paint your nails with white-out aka correction pen? That is what this nail polish reminded me of. I have to be honest here - this shade was an absolute b*#%@ to work with! It was gluggy, streaky and difficult to apply. I applied two coats, and my top coat did smooth it out somewhat. However even considering how nasty it was to apply, a drop or two of thinner and some patience gets you an absolutely FABULOUS colour, that is very loud and unique. I can't help but love it despite its flaws!


Photograph taken in artificial light


Nail art: I used Color Club's Art Club Nail Art Lacquer to create this look. Allow nail enamel to dry before applying stripper polish. Starting in one corner, paint a diagonal line across the tip of the nail first, and then colour-in to the corner with NA1 (also referred to as 05C001) White. Once that has dried, paint about two thirds of the white corner with NA18 (also referred to as 05C018) Crystal Glitter. Pretty easy!


I will be listing a bottle of this shade on OZtion for any Australian ladies interested in owning one! I will also be offering it for trade on MakeupAlley in the near future for anyone, anywhere! For ladies outside of Australia who would like to buy a bottle, please email me and I will happily list one on eBay for you. I will also be selling the Art Club Nail Art Lacquer colours used for anyone interested in replicating my nails! If you have tried these links and Hook Me Up, White or Crystal Glitter are not available on any of these sites, please email me, and I will endeavour to source them for you.