Hi everyone! I don't often show Deborah Lippmann polishes on my blog. Not because I don't love them, but rather because I have so few and I feel the need to save them for a special occasion. I picked this up the other day after I had finished a big work deadline. In my post-deadline euphoric state I wandered into the Holt Renfrew and got this along with one other Deborah Lippmann. The second polish I am saving for a *very* special occasion that is coming up real soon. Curious?! Well, you'll just have to keep reading my blog, lol! ;)
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| Deborah Lippmann Moon Rendezvous |
Moon Rendezvous is a blue-grey metallic with a fine silver/purple/fuchsia shimmer. When I saw photos of this polish after it first came out, I'll admit I wasn't very keen on it. It wasn't until I saw it in the store, and had a chance to try it out that I fell in love with it. The fine shimmer after all isn't very visible in photos, but it's noticeable in real life.
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| Deborah Lippmann Moon Rendezvous |
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| Deborah Lippmann Moon Rendezvous |
The formula on this was perfect. I used three coats for full coverage, and it was completely self-leveling. I was worried that it was going to have very visible brushstrokes, but that wasn't an issue at all. Drying time was average.
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| Deborah Lippmann Moon Rendezvous |
For fun I decided to do a splatter mani with this polish. In addition to Moon Rendezvous, I also used
Cult Nails Fetish and
Tempest, and
OPI Suzi's Hungary Again! I had tried doing a splatter mani previously, but I believe my straw was too big. This time I used coffee stir straws, the very narrow ones, and had a bit more luck. I still found it very challenging, and the majority of the time I couldn't get anything out of the straw.
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| Splatter manicure |
So in regards to the splatter mani technique I still need to experiment with this one. I also found it very wasteful. The polish would dry quick and was no longer usable, and I ended up with so much on my fingers and paper covering the table. For that reason, next time I'll use cheaper polishes. :D
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| Splatter manicure |
What do you think of Moon Rendezvous? Do you have any advice for me re: splatter manis?
GORGEOUS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shelly, and thank you for following my blog! :)
DeleteOoh loving the splatter you did <3
ReplyDeleteThanks Squeaky! I guess it didn't turn out too bad! ;)
DeleteOoo I love this!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to try a splatter many so I have no tips, but thank you for the tip about the straw size, I'll be saving up on small straws, :-)
Thanks Chantal! I would recommend getting a few sizes and see what works best, nothing stinks more than realizing the one kind you have on hand doesn't work!
DeleteThe final result is amazing! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Josephine! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
DeleteLove your splatter mani.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! :D
DeleteI so love this.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelli, but I don't think it compares to yours - the one you did not too long ago with the studs. That was just <3 <3
DeleteI tried a splatter mani yesterday: A TOTAL FAILURE. This on the other hand is so awesome! Yay for you then haha:P No but seriously, I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteLol! Sorry to hear it didn't work out for you. This was actually my second attempt, and even still I had issues. It's not the easiest technique that's for sure. But thanks for the sweet comments. :)
DeleteThe splatter looks so pretty! The color combo is great.
ReplyDeleteWhat I found to be helpful is to directly insert some polish into the straw (just put the brush a bit inside the straw - only works with larger ones) and work on a surface you can pick up the waste from the use again for splattering (because if a big blob ends up besides you nails you can still scoop it up and blow it on again :)).
Thanks Deborah! And thank you so much for the tips, I will try that next time. I'm hoping to do another one sometime soon if I can gather up the courage. ;)
DeleteAmazing , its so very classy. I love them. very sad to learn on the nail paint wastage part,that also an OPI :(. Nail paint wastage brings tears to my eyes :P
ReplyDeleteI have one suggestion, did you try an old toothbrush for splatter (rather sprinkle kind of effect). Read this http://thenailartandbeautydiaries.wordpress.com/2013/04/07/easy-at-home-nail-art-the-splashes-of-colors/
I just did this a day before. Let me know if this helped :)
And I didnt even use nail paint, I used acrylic paints which are way cheaper :)
I hate nail polish waste as well, but it seems some techniques are messier than others!
DeleteI will try your toothbrush tip, and thanks for the link, I will check out your post. :) So far I've been resisting the acrylics though. I really like the finish of the nail polish and I guess I'm a bit of a purist or something. ;)
The formula does look very nice for a frost. I tend to think of frosts as a little outdated & more for the older group, but you pull it off nicely!
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