NYE Mani: Shine of the Times

January 06, 2012

So, I had a nice manicure done for NYE, but since I came down with a flu bug that night.. I wasn't planning on posting this up. But.. the new Essie Luxeffects topcoat that I picked up is too amazing not to share.

For my base colour, I dug out Dim Sum Plum from the OPI Hong Kong Collection from Spring 2010.







This particular shade is a magenta creme polish, leaning towards a berry purple. The formula is very easy to work with, and can easily be considered a one-coater when applying a thicker layer.

Now, onto my new favourite Essie polish. When I saw the press photos of the new Luxeffects collection, only one polish in particular was calling my name. Namely, the one full of flakies. I love anything with a glass fleck or flake in it, and this one did not dissapoint.



Shine of the Times is densely packed multichromatic flaky topcoat - the flakes predominantly shine orange and red, with flashes of green and blue at different angles in the light. As it is so densely packed, I needed only one coat to fully cover the nail to give that amazing sparkly shift in colour.



The beauty comes out in natural sunlight:





So in love. Can't wait to see what it looks like on top of other colours!

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12 comments

  1. ok123456789January 6, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    OMG that pink is SOO pretty! and the glitter adds just an extra dimension to both those colors :)

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  2. alison*elleJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I love flakies so much! They always add the right touch to basic manis.

    xo, alison*elle

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  3. SleepandMakeupJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    The combination of the 2 looks gorgeous! I need to find that Essie nail polish. <3

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  4. Fleurish with VJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    love the colour!! I think I need to get myself a bottle of the Essie Luxeffects!

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  5. missdanbeeJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    i'm in love with the topcoat! it's gorgeous!

    missdanbee.blogspot.com

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  6. LilyJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    I'm a die-hard fan of OPI, love the Dim Sum plum!
    My manicurist carries all kinds of essie effects but I never tried them, now I'm curious!!!

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  7. nooneJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    ohh I love the hot pink! it reminds me of barbie <3 so cute

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  8. Sharon LeiJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Adore the nail color. I think I have the same shade on. :) I speckled gold sparkly tips for added fun.

    xx Love & Aloha

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    oh pretty! where did you get the essie polish? :D

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  10. littlemissandreaJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    Thanks for the lovely comments everyone! I looove the topcoat.

    @anon - I purchased it online via eBay. Nowhere carries the Luxeffects line where I live! :(

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  11. Marta LångstrumpJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    The magenta one is absolutely fab! But there are other colors?
    XOXO

    http://magazinesforbreakfast.blogspot.com/

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  12. UnAJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    love your nail shape

    <3 Una

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