Wednesday, March 13, 2013

NOTD: Illamasqua "Jo'mina" + Revlon "Whimsical"


I honestly don't remember the last time I was this in love with a nail polish...
Mayyyyybe O.P.I.'s Black Cherry Chutney? Maybe.

In celebration of the glory that is my current manicure I figured a NOTD post was in order (I don't know why I suddenly feel the need to justify a NOTD post? Oy vey...). I originally 'hauled' this polish (I put it in quotes because the lovely Torey passed it on to me) in a YouTube video of mine a little over a month ago but only just got around to using it.
What.
A.
SHAME!!!





This is the first Illamasqua polish (and product!) that I have had the honor of using and I can't help it... my heart is smitten; blood, ventricle, and artery (too much? Meh).
I get butterflies every time I look at my muted neon grape nails and I'm assuming other people do as well because I have gotten HEAPS of compliments since applying this a couple days ago!

Jo'mina (does anyone know the proper pronunciation of this name? I feel like a fool when people ask me what color my nails are...) applies like butter on toast. 
No, really; that's pretty much the most perfect analogy you've ever had the pleasure of reading.
It glides on without a hitch and melts perfectly into the edges of your nails, leaving behind a soft, even coat of polish. 

OhyeahP.S.thisisopaqueinonecoatWHAT.



Yup, you are actually literate/your screen played no tricks on you: This is ONE COAT of Jo'mina on my nails.
Well, except for my ring fingers but the other coat of polish is of Revlon's Whimsical and that was only because I was feeling a little snazzy.

I can't wait to get my hands on more Illamasqua polishes in the future (don't tell my bank account, I don't like seeing it cry); I've got my eyes on the speckle polish "Freckle" but sadly it's been sold out at Sephora every time I check (rat farts!!).

Have you tried Illamasqua nail polishes before?
Love 'em? Hate 'em?
What's the prettiest shade of purple polish you ever did see?
Do share!!

xoxo - Cassie

17 comments:

  1. I gave Jo'mina in a swap and I was like "I NEEED to get this color for myself eventually." I still haven't but it's on my list. It's just so amazing in person xx

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    1. It really is gorgeous in person!! Depending on the light it can be all different shades of purple but each of them is lovely :) Go nab it for yourself Coco!!

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  2. I have fallen in love with the Fragile nail polish from their I'mperfection collection, it looks absolutely gorgeous! Want...beautiful...nail polishes...

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    1. Uuuuuuuugh I know!!! The speckle polishes are just gorgeous...

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  3. The Illamasqua shade is gorg! I need this haha!

    SarahSee. Beauty

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  4. Same as Sarah - the Illamasqua shade is Gorgeous!

    Monica
    www.pear-shaped-gal.com

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    1. Thanks Monica; it's even better in person!! :)

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  5. Opaque in one coat? NEED! It's so pretty! I love how perfect it looks AFTER ONE COAT

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  6. Hello! I havent tried either nail polish but they compliment eachother beautifully! I wonder how it would look with 2 coats! xx

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    1. Thank you, I quite like the combo myself :) I'm sure it would look the same with two coats just a bit thicker!

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  7. Oooo pretty combination!

    Kimberley x

    Http://kimberley77.blogspot.com

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  8. omgosh i'm in love with those colours, they're so cute

    mary

    www.marylee31.blogspot.com
    x

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    1. Aren't they though??? Such a nice Easter/Spring feel to them :)

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  9. Wow, so pretty! Perfect combination! :)

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