The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Lady of Oz :: Tinto 1848 // Pistil // No flashSix or seven years ago in Hong Kong I bought the Most Fabulous Nail Polish Ever. A rich cherry red, it is chockfull of glitter, and shines like Dorothy’s ruby slippers on the end of my fingertips. It is by Revlon, and aptly its name is Firecracker. It was on sale too, I recall. Its only drawback is the difficulty in taking it off – the glitter is pernicious, so I haven’t worn it as much as I ought to have over the years.

Firecracker :: Melodie // Pistil // No flashIt is so old now that when I do apply it, the polish lasts only a day or two before it starts chipping – even with a base coat, a double coat of colour, and a top coat. Sadly, I can’t find a replacement anywhere.

Bue on Blue :: Melodie // Pistil // No flashRecently I found a clear nail polish infused with blue glitter, also by Revlon. It would look fantastic layered over the Christmas beetle iridescent teal nail polish I already owned, I decided. (A combination sure to appeal to the little girl still lurking in all of us.) But this would take commitment I knew: two layers of blue, and then two more layers of glitter, and then a top coat.

I watched a movie while I applied the polishes.

Christmas Beetle Teal :: Melodie // Pistil // No flashAnd what a spectacular result! Instead of Dorothy, I look like a denizen of Oz’s Emerald City. For now, I’m happy – no need to click my heels just yet. 

Here’s a free tip: if your polish is not the super speedy drying sort, stick your fingers under cold running water to harden the polish and hasten the drying process. Sounds like a contradiction in terms, but it works.

Glitter :: Melodie // Pistil // No flash