I really wasn't in the mood to do any really festive nail art for Thanksgiving, so I went with something easy on the eyes and simple in color. And what's more conservative than a Essie color? I picked up Essie's Playa del Platinum at a Ulta a couple of months ago. (I love finding nail polish on their little hidden discount racks, though it can be a hit or miss.) It's such a pretty neutral color and one I've actually gotten compliments for! However, after applying three coats, I realized that it was a bit too plain for my holiday idea, so I added Essie's Shine of the Times.
I can't believe I didn't hear about flakies until earlier this summer. They are just the most amazing top coat polishes ever!! I really wanted the Finger Paints Special Effects collection, but sadly it's like they've disappeared. On the other hand I did find Shine of the Times online and immediately ordered it without regrets. I mean look at that bottle! It's just full of amazing awesomeness!! I applied it over Revlon's Top Speed Royal earlier and wow! Just wow! (sadly I didn't take pictures of that one) Anyways I applied Shine of the Times over Playa del Platinum and....
well, you can't see it at this particular angle, but if you alter the lighting and angle...
WOW! I was so pleased with the combination I couldn't stop staring for awhile. And funny enough the night I did this, my housemate didn't even notice the shimmer. It was only when I drove her home the next day for Thanksgiving and my hand was in the sunlight that she noticed. As she put it, "it's subtle, but in the sunlight...wow. You really notice the sparkle."
Overall, I loved this combination, but I think this it's better suited for spring than it is for Thanksgiving.
