Illamasqua Monogamous is a color that, for some reason, as soon as I saw swatches I had to have it. It's not a completely unique shade but, something about it called my name. Maybe it's that flawless Illamasqua formula, the matte-rubbery finish of the polish or the fact that it looks like liquid foundation on your nails. Point is, I wanted it and it did not disappoint!
I find this so flattering! It makes my nails look long and elegant. Le boyfriend used the word "mature" but I didn't take offense.
Essie Penny Talk is part of the Mirror Metallics collection. From what I've heard, they have heinous formulas when you try to do a full mani with them. However, they are fantastic for stamping. It's like that's their true destiny. I stamped with Konad plate m64.
This is such a subtle effect IRL, you can barely tell it's there with the shine of the top coat. Something about the subtleness (don't think it's a word, but it totally should be) of the colors and the pretty soft image reminded me of Oooh Shinies' style of stamping. BONUS: She's showing this same stamp on her blog today! I was also going to add some gems but I didn't like how any of the colors looked, so I left it as is.
Have a good weekend and remember that, if you like/want this shade (or any other Illamasqua), you have a chance to win it in my 100 follower giveaway!
Mature, haha! Well I know what you mean, this polish is so attractive! It's like being nude, but in the most gorgeous nude ever!
ReplyDeleteExactly! It's like a "your lips but better lipstick" for nails. I'm a sucker for the Illamasqua rubber finish.
DeleteI love it! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteSubtleness is totally a word. This is so freakin pretty! It makes me super sad panda that I don't have any Illamasqua polishes yet. I haven't really felt a need to get any of the metallic Essies but I may consider them now knowing they stamp so nicely.
ReplyDeleteDamn Firefox told me it wasn't a word *shakes fist at firefox spell check*.
DeleteI'm literally itching to leave work and pass by Sephora to see if they got the new Illamasqua Rubber Brights. I have an Illamasqua problem.
I wouldn't have given the Essies a second look if not for Pshiiit. She had some amazing stamped manis using those Essies way before they were released here so I knew I wanted Penny Talk since it's somewhat unusual.
Very pretty stamping! I just love the subtle look :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'll admit I geeked out a little when I saw you commented- you're one of my nail and stamping crushes :D
Deletethis is gorgeous! love.
ReplyDeleteIt's really amazing!! a great color combination *__*
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I want to get all the supplies needed for this design! Btw...I believe the word is subtlety. ;)
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