We all have a few "go to" colors that we love, that in a pinch we know look good and make us feel good.
But sometimes, that favored friend doesn't have quite the impact you're wanting. It is good, but not stand out spectacular. It is almost perfect, but a little TOO familiar.
Here's a simple trick to making that tried and true friend feel new and exciting again: add a sheer layer of shimmer or glitter over the top!
I know it sounds WAY to simplistic to make much difference, but with the right topper, you can your good old standby into "Hello Hotstuff" territory.
For mine, I am using a pretty plumy red polish with glitter, and will be using a sheer gold iridescent glitter topper.
Alone, this is a pretty, rich color. Has nice shimmer and sparkle to it, without being over the top. (painting done at work, so please forgive the blobs)
It is a fun color, but nothing that will stand out and get you noticed.
Simply adding the gold topper changes the look enough to make it interesting, and the glitter polish on top of glitter polish gives it a multidimensional effect. (below you can see the ring finger with no topper next to the ones with)
With the two layers, you get the color of the original polish, but now there is added interest. Depending on the angle you look at my nails, you may see red glitter, or gold, or little sparks of blue, green and orange.
Experiment with different combinations, and don't be afraid to mix glitters together.
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