Urban Decay Fall 2013 Nail Polish in Vice: Review and Swatches

When I heard Urban Decay was bringing back their nail polish in limited edition shades for each season, I was all over it. I am a huge nail polish lover (as you all know) and I had to get my hands on one of the shades. I chose Vice--a gorgeous blackened purple with a complex red/hot pink shimmer.  

 The packaging on this beauty alone is worth the $15 designer-polish price tag, as the bottle is hefty and is adorned with a lovely gunmetal topper with a skull set into the top. I love all things with skulls! 

 

Look at how gorgeous this is! The skull has roses for eyes. I feel like the perfect mix of Helena Bonham Carter and Lucy Hale here, so epic.

 

 

This is a nail polish bottle that begs to be displayed. It is glamorous, but understated, and undeniably cool. Way to go Urban Decay!

 

 

Here is a close up shot of the bottle. In some lights it plays more purple, and in others more burgundy. There is a gorgeous swirl of glitter throughout but it is done in a very mature way.

 

 

I love the reflective shimmer in this polish. The brush is easy to work with, and it was opaque in one coat, but I did two because I feel that it lasts longer.

 

 

Dry time is average and so is wear time. I experienced minor tip wear in three days.

 

 

Overall, Vice is a stunner. It is vampy, perfect for fall, and complex enough to be a standout shade in your collection. The bottle is truly a collectors item and the overall effect is luxe bad girl. Will you be picking up Vice? 

Urban Decay Fall 2013 Nail Polish in Vice: Review and Swatches

When I heard Urban Decay was bringing back their nail polish in limited edition shades for each season, I was all over it. I am a huge nail polish lover (as you all know) and I had to get my hands on one of the shades. I chose Vice--a gorgeous blackened purple with a complex red/hot pink shimmer.  

  The packaging on this beauty alone is worth the $15 designer-polish price tag, as the bottle is hefty and is adorned with a lovely gunmetal topper with a skull set into the top. I love all things with skulls!  

 

Look at how gorgeous this is! The skull has roses for eyes. I feel like the perfect mix of Helena Bonham Carter and Lucy Hale here, so epic.

 

 

This is a nail polish bottle that begs to be displayed. It is glamorous, but understated, and undeniably cool. Way to go Urban Decay!

 

 

Here is a close up shot of the bottle. In some lights it plays more purple, and in others more burgundy. There is a gorgeous swirl of glitter throughout but it is done in a very mature way.

 

 

I love the reflective shimmer in this polish. The brush is easy to work with, and it was opaque in one coat, but I did two because I feel that it lasts longer.

 

 

Dry time is average and so is wear time. I experienced minor tip wear in three days.

 

 

Overall, Vice is a stunner. It is vampy, perfect for fall, and complex enough to be a standout shade in your collection. The bottle is truly a collectors item and the overall effect is luxe bad girl.   Will you be picking up Vice?  

Glitter Purple Nails!

I dislike purple on my nails. I don't know why, I just always have. There is a lack of purple hues that I find on the market that do not make my skin look pink-ish. But this is just my own experience.

Today, I decided to try out a purple look with a nail polish I picked up on my recent trip to Hawaii.

I was surprised to find NYX "Girls" polish in their Long's Drugs. You can't buy these puppies in most places now, and I picked this up because I loved the royal tone to this particular glitter. It was an impulse by to say the least.

The glitter is in a clear base, so I decided to layer it over a polish that doesn't get much love in my collection: Sally Hansen "Purple Potion"

I actually really like the combo!! Because NYX "Girls" polish aren't really available, I won't give you a full break down. I bought mine for $3 and this color is labeled as "151". It is just super fine royal purple glitter in a clear base and there are some bottles available on Ebay if you feel so inclined.

But I just wanted to show all of you that I have changed my mind about purple polish!

What is your fave purple polish?

xoxo PrettyPanda



Glitter Purple Nails!

I dislike purple on my nails. I don't know why, I just always have. There is a lack of purple hues that I find on the market that do not make my skin look pink-ish. But this is just my own experience.

Today, I decided to try out a purple look with a nail polish I picked up on my recent trip to Hawaii.

I was surprised to find NYX "Girls" polish in their Long's Drugs. You can't buy these puppies in most places now, and I picked this up because I loved the royal tone to this particular glitter. It was an impulse by to say the least.

The glitter is in a clear base, so I decided to layer it over a polish that doesn't get much love in my collection: Sally Hansen "Purple Potion"

I actually really like the combo!! Because NYX "Girls" polish aren't really available, I won't give you a full break down. I bought mine for $3 and this color is labeled as "151". It is just super fine royal purple glitter in a clear base and there are some bottles available on Ebay if you feel so inclined.

But I just wanted to show all of you that I have changed my mind about purple polish!

What is your fave purple polish?

xoxo PrettyPanda