Revlon - Not So Blueberry (featuring Space Guerrillas: The Thrilling Conclusion!)

At the drugstore yesterday I came across Revlon "Not So Blueberry", a scented lacquer that I recall being released some time last year. I guess I wasn't in the mood for nails that smell like blueberries at that time, but apparently I am now, because I picked it up. In the bottle it looks deliciously duochrome, but not so much on the nail. Regardless, it's a very pretty shimmery purple-blue. This is two coats of Revlon Not So Blueberry:

And it really, really, smells like blueberries. Kind of in the fake candy fruit scent way, which is very sweet. If you're sensitive to scents, this might not be the lacquer for you, but I rather like the novelty of it. A word of caution though- you might want to avoid smelling your nails in public. Because that's pretty weird looking. I mentioned that my nails smell like blueberries to a friend when we were out tonight, and extended my hand as proof. The response? "Maybe... somewhere not so public?" Good call. 

So you're all probably wondering about the fate of our tiny Domo heroes from yesterday. Well, I won't keep you waiting! As you'll recall, this was the rather sticky situation in which our Domos, captured by ray gun-toting Space Guerrillas, found themselves in: 

Trapped! And at the mercy of space-suited brigands, along with several innocent lacquers. Not, however, our scented polish from above... apparently Space Guerrillas don't like blueberries. Who knew?

Anyways, with our heroes in a rather tight spot, who could possibly come to their aid? 

Wait, what's that?!

Look up!!

It's a gigantic Domo! And he doesn't look very happy.

In fact, he looks pretty angry.

And... maybe a bit hungry...

Well, that solves the problem!

No more will malevolent Space Guerrillas abduct innocent lacquers and detain adorable tiny Domos! Thankfully giant Domo has set everything right!

Domos and lacquers rejoice! Feel free to imagine their celebratory festivities to be something like the Ewok celebration at the end of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. You know, something like this:

Definitely NOT like the re-mastered abomination ending with the new Ewok song and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker.

A-England St. George (featuring more Space Guerrillas! Part 3)

Today I have A-England's St. George to share with you, and it's a knock out. I know I've raved about A-England's formula before, but I have to do it again. It's awesome. Just fantastic. And I think I'm prepared to take the step of calling it the BEST formula I have ever tried. It's thick and pigmented, self-leveling, easy to control... practically applies itself! I adore it. What you see below is two coats of St. George, but if I'd taken my time it could have been perfect in one.

The holographic effect isn't as pronounced in this lacquer as in others, but I like that. This is such a lovely teal with so much depth, I don't feel that it's lacking anything by not being blindingly holographic. Gorgeous.

Now, you might have noticed that I've been having issues with Space Guerrillas purloining my precious polishes as of late. And I really must say, they are eyeing A-England St. George in a rather surly fashion...

Uh-oh...

Okay, this schtick is getting a little old, guys. First my China Glaze, then my Dollish Polish, and now my A-England? Not cool!

If only someone could stop them...

Oh, valiant tiny Domos! You'll help me retrieve my lacquers, won't you?

Hmm. Well, they make up for what they lack in stature with bravery. It's very endearing. What will become of our valiant heroes? I have a feeling my next post might include the thrilling conclusion to our story.

Well, what did you think of A-England St. George? Do you love A-England's formula as much as I do? And more importantly, what do you think will become of those tiny Domos?

Dollish Polish - Scarab - Valley of the Kings collection (Space Guerrillas, Part 2!)

I thought that Dollish Polish Scarab, from the Valley of the Kings collection, would be the perfect glitter to layer over yesterday's Smoke and Ashes. Sadly, as you'll see from the previous days post, Smoke and Ashes was abducted by a rather menacing Space Guerrilla. Ah well, we must keep on, no matter the perils that polishing brings. This is two coats of Scarab over Smoke and Ashes:

Isn't it gorgeous? It really pops against the glossy black of Smoke and Ashes, with it's very subtle blue-green glitter. Scarab itself is made up of smaller gold, red, and green glitter with a smattering of larger blue, green and gold glitter. I'm really happy with this, and can't wait to review the rest of Dollish Polish's Valley of the Kings collection (for the review of Bow to the Pharaoh, click here).

What do you think of Scarab? What do you think some great layering combinations might be? I have to say, I'm really glad that pesky Space Guerrilla seems to have wandered off, I wouldn't want this pretty lacquer to get snatched up...

Oh for crying out loud! For real?! Marauding Space Rhinoceroses, abducting my Dollish Polish? I'm NOT cool with this.

China Glaze Smoke and Ashes (Caution: this review may contain Space Guerrillas)

This is Hannibal, the Mountain Guerrilla. Yes, he is wearing a space suit. He has a roll to play in this post, but before we get to that, let's talk lacquer, ok?

And that's China Glaze Smoke and Ashes from the Hunger Games Collection on my nails. Now, I've read tonnes of reviews about how Smoke and Ashes is one of the "must-haves" from the Hunger Games collection, and that it's much better in person that in the pictures. So I suppose I had high expectations for this polish. Let's see a few more pictures; this is two coats of Smoke and Ashes:

This is a glossy black polish with tiny specks of blue-green shimmer/glitter in it. It has a lot of depth, but the blue-green aspect isn't very obvious unless you look very close. To be honest, I'm not sure I would pick it as a winner from the collection. Yes, it's nice and has a lot of depth to it, but it's pretty much what you see here. From descriptions I've read, I was kind of expecting fireworks when I tried it on myself, and I like it, but it's not the most incredible thing I've seen. The formula was a little tricky, but super pigmented (almost good in one coat!).  

So that's it. Smoke and Ashes- a nice lacquer. Very shiny and it has a subtle blue-green sparkle to it. It kind of matches Hannibal, with his black space suit and green bubble helmet, who you met earlier in this post. If black polish is your thing (full disclosure- it's not my favourite colour to sport), then you'll probably love this. 

Well, I guess that about does it...

He IS a little ominous looking, isn't he? The human skull is a  bit disconcerting. And he HAS been eyeing my lacquer a bit strangely. 

Uh oh! It's a lacquer abduction! And I don't like how he's waving that ray gun around. I can't say I'm down with what this Space Guerrilla is up to, but if he tries this with another polish of mine, things might get ugly...