Stash Swatch Initiative: Brash Denim Doll

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Brash Denim Doll. Indoors, artificial light, no flash.

Today I have the other Brash polish I was gifted for my birthday. If I remember correctly, the two were packaged together as a set. This one is Denim Doll.

Brash Denim Doll. Indoors, artificial light, no flash.

Denim Doll is a deep blue with awesome blue shimmer. It is really pretty, and again, I'm pleased with it despite the less than desirable formula. I didn't have sun for swatching this one, which is unfortunate because I think it would really glow in natural light. May I substitute some flash instead?

Brash Denim Doll. Indoors, artificial light, with flash.

Swatches today are a base coat of Seche Clear, three coats of Denim Doll, and one coat of NYC In a New York Minute. Like Blue Dream, the formula on this polish is thin and watery. I was surprised at how it did build up over three coats, and it did self-level nicely, as well. So, it really isn't so bad!

Brash Denim Doll. Indoors, artificial light, no flash.

More soon! ^_^

Stash Swatch Initiative: CrowsToes Her Goose Got Cooked

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No challenge post for Tuesday, so we're back to swatches! I need to catch up! And I may have been bad this month and made an epic haul... stay tuned for that guilt-ridden post later next week. On to today's polish:   CrowToes Her Goose Got Cooked!

CrowsToes Her Goose Got Cooked. Indoors, artificial light, no flash.

Like Absolum, Her Goose Got Cooked is a super flashy glitter topper. Absolum is one of my favorite polishes of all time, and this is nearly as good. I love the warm mix of glitter. It is really shiny, and most of it shines holographic as well. Check out the close-up!

CrowsToes Her Goose Got Cooked. Indoors, artificial light, no flash.

Swatches today are one dabbed coat of Her Goose Got Cooked over yesterday's Brash Blue Dream plus one coat of Gelous and one coat of NYC In a New York Minute. I love the color contrast between these two polishes!

CrowsToes Her Goose Got Cooked. Indoors, artificial light, no flash.

Her Goose Got Cooked has large, gold holo hexes; medium orange and pink holo hexes; and both small and tiny gold hexes all in a clear base. As is usually stated with CrowToes listings, the polish is thick. I did add a few drops of thinner to mine to make it easier to handle. Otherwise, no issues with this. It is gorgeous!

CrowsToes Her Goose Got Cooked. Outdoors, natural light, no flash.

CrowToes can be found at llarowe, which is where I purchased this bottle. Her Goose Got Cooked was originally part of last year's holiday offering from CrowsToes. Fortunately, this one was made a permanent part of the line-up!

CrowsToes Her Goose Got Cooked. Indoors, artificial light, no flash.

More soon! ^_^

Stash Swatch Initiative: Brash Blue Dream

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Today I have a new-to-me brand. This is Brash Blue Dream.

Brash Blue Dream. Indoors, artificial light, no flash.

This polish was a birthday gift, and I'm quite pleased with it! It's a lovely bright blue creme. Swatches today are a base coat of Seche Clear, two thick coats of Blue Dream, and one coat of NYC In a New York Minute.

Brash Blue Dream. Outdoors, natural light, no flash.

The formula leaves a little to be desired. It is thin, not well-pigmented, and a bit runny. It is streaky too. However, it self-levels wonderfully, and I was able to get away with using two very thick coats. Otherwise, I'd think you'd need to use three or four thin coats. The brush on this bottle is strange. It's cut at an angle so it's tapered to one side. Once I got the hang of it, it worked out nicely. I was able to use the narrow end for good control close to my cuticles.

Brash Blue Dream. Indoors, artificial light, no flash.

A quick internet search tells me this is Payless Shoe Stores' brand of cosmetics, which are available in select Payless stores. I'd never think to look for nail polish there! Even with it's tricky formula, Blue Dream was a nice surprise. I love the color!

Brash Blue Dream. Indoors, artificial light, no flash.

More soon! ^_^