As an English Lit major back in school, I spent A LOT of time reading flowery fiction and pulling symbolism outta my arse. Showers weren’t merely showers; they signified rebirth. 🙂 Missing the bus didn’t simply mean I’d be late for class; it foreshadowed a late dinner, which in turn was my hungry soul’s cry for real life experience! LOLZ…
Perhaps this underlying need I have to find great significance in everyday things is why the two new nail enamels in Shu Uemura’s Egerie collection (Pink and Black, $18 each) remind me of the sweet and sour sides of this crazy thing we call love.
I blame Valentine’s Day. 🙂
Are you and Cupid on good terms this year? If so, consider warm Pink, a salmon with a touch of pearl. It’s a sweet, innocent pink, like the gooey rush of getting to know someone new.
Patience is a virtue when it comes to Pink. It goes on thick and a touch streaky, but less so when I apply it slowly using thin layers until I reach an opacity I like (I used three layers for the swatch above).
Now, however, if you and Cupid are on the outs this V-Day, keep your chin up (been there, done that, homie!), and reach for Black to show the world that LOVE BITES!!
I actually don’t know why they named this color Black because it looks more like a deep gray with dainty silver sparkles to me.
I guess “black” has a better ring to it than “deep gray with dainty silver sparkles,” ha!
Semantics aside, I think the color rocks, and I really like the finish — sort of a hybrid of a jelly and a matte polish. Oh, and you know how most glittery polishes tend to feel and look gritty once they’ve dried? — Black doesn’t (the silver glitter is incredibly fine). 🙂
And it doesn’t take much to get full coverage, either. I used just two coats for the picture above.
Overall, I’m sold on both of these polishes. They seem right at home with Egerie’s ’80s rock-in-roll vibe, but if I had to choose just one, it would have to be Black. I thought it was easier to use and more unusual than Pink (but it’s a tough call!).
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Rae says
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:16 pmOoh, I jut love the black polish! Very funky, but without looking like it’s trying too hard.
(Also; you almost never do nail swatches like this… I like! Your nails are adorbs ^^)
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Sarah says
February 5th, 2010 at 1:57 pmOhhh… I’m definitely feeling the Black this year!
I love the way you and Rae describe it! I think I need to buy this tonight – snow storm be damned! (I have to go out anyway…)
Tavia says
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:43 pmI’m so happy that you swatched these 🙂 I liked the black nail polish better and I love the model makeup, since last year when I’ve made a post about Shu Uemura’s Spring / Summer 2010 collection. 🙂
.-= Tavia’s last blog post… Coral Spring Makeup inspired by Cabana Coral Collection by Bobbi Brown =-.
Paris B says
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:04 pmI’m leaning towards that black polish and I like how you said that it does not feel gritty. Too many polishes with glitter have that horrid feel that makes me want to wipe it all off and start again – with something smoother 🙂
.-= Paris B’s last blog post… Go Red for Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year =-.
amy says
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:22 amI love pink polishes but I can do without this one. I love the black though, the silver sparkles make it look like a million stars sprinkled throughout the night sky.
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Jen says
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:53 amI’m digging the black… fierce.
Karen B says
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:03 amBlack looks great! Really fine glitter? I’m on it! 🙂
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Vonvon says
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:42 amNot into nail polish but I like the Pink, more wearable for daily look.
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E.D. says
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:42 amI really like the black, but I don’t think I’ve ever spent $18 on one bottle.
Pinch says
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:26 amI love the black shade, it’s so pretty! 🙂
.-= Pinch’s last blog post… Nails: OPI Over the Taupe =-.
Devs says
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:05 amThe pink looks absolutely gorgeous!
NINA says
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:52 amI always say I will be good about taking care of my nails … but ive slacked big time so far.
Maybe these will motivate me to hie off to the nail salon … I am loving both colors!
Tiffany says
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:06 amoooh, I love the black shade! too bad it’s kinda spendy…
gio says
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:07 amI love the black, it’s so pretty and fierce!
.-= gio’s last blog post… Looks: Soft Icy Winter =-.
Glosslizard says
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:20 amThe pink and black look so amazing together, I always think about doing some cool combo (maybe pink nail with a black reverse-french?) but I never do!
Never Enough Nails says
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:33 amOOo I like black! Sometimes black glitter polishes stink because the glitter gets kind of hidden by the black, but this doesn’t seem to have that problem!
.-= Never Enough Nails’s last blog post… China Glaze Up and Away GIVEAWAY!!!! =-.
Christy says
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:33 amI’m liking the pink more so than the black.
.-= Christy’s last blog post… FOTD: Taupe & Gold with Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. II =-.
emma says
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:40 amack i NEED the gray one!!!
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yasmin says
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:48 pmCan you also share how you keep your nails looking so nice?? Mine are dry and ripped to shreds this winter – ew!
diane says
February 4th, 2010 at 12:20 amThese shades are so cool. sweet and glam 😛
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IIntan says
February 4th, 2010 at 6:01 amOh yeah that is an unusual color, in a nice way.
Marce says
February 4th, 2010 at 9:12 amBring on the black! Yah!!! 😀
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marisol says
February 7th, 2010 at 8:55 pmBoth of these are goooooorgeous!
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joey says
March 9th, 2010 at 5:13 pmthe black one similiar like OPI My Private Jet
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Jyoan says
March 10th, 2010 at 8:31 amThe shimmer black is real nice!
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