Argyle for Thanksgiving

Author: marta  //  Category: Candy Lacquer, essence, KKCenterHk

Happy Sunday Lovely Ladies,

For those of you who live in Canada, you are celebrating Thanksgiving Long weekend.  I have many MANY things to be thankful for: my family, my health, my friends (the list goes on).  This year we are being treated to a turkey dinner at Peter’s Parents’ house, so I’m thankful for a ready-made delightful meal also ;)

When I sat down to do my nails yesterday (yes, this is my long weekend NOTD), I was excited to try a few NEW items in my stash.  You see, the super sweet Carmela from Polished Indulgence (and I know she is a kind soul because I actually got to meet her in person) sent me essence Grey-t To Be Here.  In addition, Jasmine from Colour Coated sent me Candy Lacquer Argyle (a long time lemming, in the package I mentioned in yesterday’s post).

essence Grey-t To Be Here is a gorgeous warm-toned grey (the only greys that look decent against my skintone).  This is a two coater, and with the rounded essence brushes in these cute bottles, application was a breeze.  Furthermore, check out the shimmer in this polish!!!!!  It has red/bronze/orange glass flecks that are visible IRL on the nail.  What a stunner this polish… HONESTLY!!!! :D

Candy Lacquer Argyle was/is a highly coveted polish for me.  I cannot believe Jasmine was sweet enough to send me a bottle *fist pumping in the air*

This polish has white, black and metallic turquoise rhombus (cute little geometric name) shaped glitter as well as white and black bar glitter… all the elements for the ‘argyle pattern’.  Truly, this polish is AMAZING! The colors, the unique shapes, the clear base for endless layering options *squeeeee*

For the accent nail I added some KKCenterHK bow water decals which were sent to me for review consideration:

(N.NAIL Different Sizes Of Bow Nail Water Decals [N.NAIL-WDHHT208])

I LOVE these bows.  I’ve said it before and will say it again,  KKCenterHk has some of the most unique water decals of GREAT quality.

They are so edgy (pun intended) looking… you know, more square rather than bubbly and girly.  This set contains four different types of bows (five of each). I assume they are designed to be used for accent nails because of their number.  If you wish to do a full manicure of identical bows you will need to get two sets ;)   Also, these water decals attach to the nail surface immediately (they are NOT the non-stick) so placement of these is KEY (once they are on the nail, they cannot be moved about).  You can pick up your set HERE (use coupon code CHITCHAT for 10% off at checkout ;) )

(I added a square rhinestone in the center of the bow also) ;)

And one last look at Gey-t To Be Here on its own :D

I didn’t originally know when I would be able to queue up this post, and then I thought… well, why not today!?

Now I’m off to pack for the Turkey Feast ;)

Hope you are having a GREAT, healthy and safe weekend!

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Do you have a glitter/indie polish that you just LOVE!?

Do you like it when a cream polish has that little extra ‘oomph’ with glass fleck shimmer?

THANK YOU FOR READING!

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  • GosiaB

    I’ve been seeing this polish around and I gotta say, I like it more and more!!! You know I’m not too big on nudes, but it’s the shimmer that keeps me around… I might just give in and get a bottle… =))
    Happy Thanksgiving!!! Wonderful you don’t have to cook!!! =)))

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Oh, you MUST get a bottle of this polish (you will love the brush on it also!!!! wide and round at the base- perfect).
      (Candy Lacquer now has a purple and holographic version of this also ;) )… just sayin’
      Thank you… It was nice to enjoy a delicious meal prepared by someone else :D A real treat :D

  • Kayla Angus

    I really love the shimmery sparkle in Grey T to Be Here. I am not really a fan of glitter polish to me the effort to clean it off is just not worth it. But seeing all the awsome Indy glitter polish out there really makes me forget that sometimes

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Isn’t the shimmer beautiful (more visible IRL).
      With really stubborn glitter I use the tin-foil removal method. That is nice and quick and scrub free ;) (this way I can enjoy all of my glitters) ;)
      Also, Candy Lacquer now has a purple and holographic version of this also ;)

  • http://www.facebook.com/morgane.rauscherborne Morgane Rauscher-Borne

    I really looooove the argyle polish !! :D And your mani of course ! :) I ADORE glitter polishes ! And the one I prefer (it is hard to choose…) may be the Essence Circus confetti because it is so colorful ! ^^ I don’t really like with a cream polish has a glass fleck shimmer… In fact, it depend on the color of the polish. ^^ on a light or medium shade it can be pretty but I don’t really like it on dark shades.
    Have a nice Thanksgiving ! :) (I envy you a little because in France, we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving… :/) Enjoy ! :D

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Thank you! :D
      I have Essece Circus confetti and agree- the glitter has some lovely colors.
      This one, if you can pick it up for yourself, is sooo pretty. In real life the shimmer is even more visible- just breathtaking

      I have consumed more-than-my-share of turkey today ;) It is a lovely way to get together with family, eat a lot, and be thankful for everything positive.
      Hope that you are having a good weekend also

  • http://twitter.com/NusaPavlic Nuša

    OH LORD I AM SO BEHIND ON YOUR POSTS! I always scroll trough your post in my Google Reader, but I never have time to actually read them carefully and comment :(

    Anyhow, it’s great seeing Essence polishes on your blog! Did you get any other fun shades (alluding to a twin post again :D – I think I replied you on Twitter about your Genius in the Bottle suggestion but you probably missed it ;) )?
    (I’m picking up this essence shade first thing tomorrow!)

    I love this combo, and yes, KKCenterHk really does have the most unique and fun decal designs!!

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      I sure missed your comments (but I know how time consuming they can be- I really appreciate you taking the time) HONESTLY

      I look forward to doing a twin post with you!!!! I got these shades from a fellow Canadian, Carmela, who found these nearby- I don’t have access to this line in London- but WOW… these shades are sooo pretty! Pick them ALL up for yourself when you have the chance ;) lol

      • Nina Malik

        Marta- the Essence line is available at select Shoppers here in London… I got ALL the colours from the one at Masonville :-) ))

  • Emma Clare

    I LOVE this! Argyle is such a stunning glitter, but the glass fleck shimmer in Grey-t To Be Here just makes it! That polish is AMAZING! :)

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Agree… Argyle is the statement maker but the shimmer in essence cannot be overlooked ;)

  • coraline humbert

    oh god this candy lacquer is sooooooo funny !
    and this essence is so perfect with its subtle glass flecks!

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      The essence shade sure is doing its best to not stand in the shadows of Argyle… the shimmer is incredible!
      (Candy Lacquer now has a purple and holographic version of this also ;) )

  • http://pink-purpledots.blogspot.com/ Lynette

    I love this mani, so STUNNING ! The little bow are so cute, and the glitter polish SO unique .

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Thank you :D The bows adhered to the nail surface real quick and really well- I was VERY impressed. :D Glad you agree- Argyle is quite the unique little number (Candy Lacquer now has a purple and holographic version of this also ;) )

  • http://twitter.com/NorthernNails Northern Nails

    Stunning again loving the Argyle polish know why you loved it so much now!

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      :D riiight!? The shape of this glitter makes the blood in my veins pump a little faster… it is soo cute. Peter doesn’t often comment on glitter shades (not his cup of tea – lol) but he said he really liked this one :D

  • http://twitter.com/Likeacandyshop El

    I didn’t realize how pretty this polish was when I saw it in the shop! I absolutely need to pick it up next time!

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      you did go back to get it right!?
      I love love love it… If it doesn’t look quite right against your skintone, you could pair it with an accent nail that suits better and presto… totally wearable ;)

  • carolingq

    Beautiful base color, beautiful glitter top coat. I love the water decal and this color suits you very well.

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Thank you Carolina,
      I am really enjoying these Water Decals… so many choices ;)

  • http://www.lovevarnish.com/ Deborah

    I love the basecolor, but that glitter topper isn’t my thing I think. You did a lovely manicure though!

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      I think glitter polish is a love or hate thing… this one I was soo excited about and still love it to bits… but the soft Essence has me swooning also