So, today, I have decided to do something a hair different than what I have been doing. Instead of banging on about what I'm wearing (Mash Up by O.P.I. for Sephora), I decided to go in depth on the new polishes that we've gotten in at River Bridge. As I've said before in previous posts, these polishes are heavily pigmented so it doesn't take multiple coats to achieve the full dimension of the color. They're also rather resistant to chipping. A top coat definitely helps, but even without, they stand up to every day wear and tear.
Ready? Okay. Here we go. I'm also going to include excerpts from the butter LONDON dictionary, because some of these names are really weird to us Americans.
It's a lovely deep, hunter green for those who want a little dark mystery on their nails versus traditional spring and summer brightness.
"The international motor racing colour of Great Britain, this green used to be the standard paint colour on all Formula One racing cars in the days before sponsorship."
Cheeky Chops - chee-kee chops
Dare you to not look at this and smile. It's a bright, sunny yellow that is currently perched on my own toes. I like how it only took two coats versus the four or five other yellows require to really pop. Yeah, most of the polishes only require two coats for maximum color quality, but yellow is notoriously difficult to make matte and bright. At least in my experience.
"A term of endearments for someone who is saying things that are a bit naughty (usually a child)."
Diamond Geezer - ˈdī(ə)mənd ˈgēzər
Liquid metal. That is the best way I can describe this. It's a fantastically rich metallic that doesn't look cheap or plasticy on your nails. Apply one coat for a light shimmer on your nails or amp it up with another to get a hot, shimmery metallic effect you only see at a silversmith's workplace.
"A 'diamond geezer' is what the Cockneys call a kind, helpful and reliable man; A gem of a man."
Jaffa - ˈjäfə
I'll point you to a previous Manicure Monday post for details on this, but trust I'm still obsessed with this coral color.
"A type of seedless orange. Also Brit slang for an infertile man."
Frilly Knickers - ˈfrilē ˈnikərz
This is a clear polish with pretty iridescent glitter scattered in it. Like with most glitters, you might need to use more than the standard two coats to really get a heavy glitter finish, if that's what you're going for. The glitter isn't big, but instead more delicate than our previous glitter polish "Thames." It's just a light glitter for a hint of glamour and sparkle on these soon to be hot summer days.
"A pair of ladies underpants adorned with ruffles."
Primrose Hill Pink - primˌrōz hil ˈpikˌnik
A bright pink that brightens any day on anyone's nails. A little more muted than 'Snog,' but not without a punch of ferocity.
"Primrose Hill is a famous park in North West London frequented by rock stars, yummy mummies, actors, and paparazzi."
Snog - sn-og
A hot, hot pink that makes any outfit feminine and sexy all at the same time. Plus, the name is one of my personal favorites of the entire collection. Why? Because everyone likes a good snog here and there.
"To kiss passionately or 'make out'."
Blagger -
A bright royal blue that I featured last week that reminds me of bright skies and baseball games.
(Unfortunately Blagger is not on the dictionary. I guess they've run out of this pretty blue. This also the one I wanted an explanation for.)
Dosh -
A shimmery lime green that is a little lighter than the other polishes featured above so it may take three coats versus two to really get a full effect. It's the oddest looking out of the bunch, but it's oddness is what makes it so fabulous.
(Dosh, apparently, has had the same fate as Blagger on the dictionary.)
So? Any strike your fancy? All are $14 and are available at River Bridge. There is a limited amount of each so you better dash on if you want some!
