OPI: Happy Anniversary (25th Anniversary Collection, 2006)
When I saw this colour I was so mesmerised and intrigued that I knew I had to buy it. It's consistency in the bottle makes it look like liquid silver (as opposed to liquid gold?). It's what I'd call a white silver, it's definitely a unique shade. Good consistency and easy to apply, however you'll need at least 3 coats to create opacity. Looks great layered or by itself. The interesting thing about this shade on your nails is that from some angles it looks almost see-through, and from other angles its a very solid colour. Very sparkly and pretty, if you're a real girly girl you can't miss out on this one.
OPI: Glitzerland (Swiss Collection, 2010)
This colour is just mesmerising. It looks like gold foil on your nails! Would look great on dark skin, but also suits my pale skin tone. Would probably avoid it if your excessively tanned though. Opaque in 2 coats, and its great for detailing over other colours. I like to use it on my tips (like a french tip) with a contrasting colour as the base. Definitely buy this colour if you're after a gold that isn't a glitter. I think I'll be going through this bottle very quickly...
OPI: Teenage Dream (Katy Perry Collection, 2011)
Love, love, LOVE this polish! I wasn't originally a fan of glitter polishes, I thought they tended to look a bit tacky, but this one is so pretty and not at all in-your-face that it's completely changed my mind about glitter polishes. I like doing just a single coat for a subtle shimmer, so I do a coat of OPI's 'Malaysian Mist' underneath because I don't like my tips showing through translucent shades, and it compliments it nicely. If you want a full on glitter look, you should get an opaque look after about 3 coats. I also like that once a clear top coat is applied it doesn't feel too 'sandpapery' like some glitters. Definitely recommend this one if you're looking for something girly with a bit of sparkle.
China Glaze: Ruby Pumps (Wizard of Ooh Ahz Collection, 2001 &2009)
This colour is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Definitely one of my favourites in my stash. It originally came from the 'Wizard of Ooh Ahz' collection back in 2001, and they re-released the collection again in 2009. I'm so glad they did! Just as the name suggests, this colour is reminiscent of Dorothy's ruby shoes in the Wizard of Oz. It's a medium-dark red base with the most amazing red glitter through it. Goes opaque in 2 coats, or you can layer one coat over other colours for a different look. It isn't a real pain to get off like some glitters are either. For anyone looking for a sparkly red, GET THIS COLOUR. You won't regret it. Promise.
Technic: Carnival
I bought Technic's 'Carnival' because I missed out on OPI's 'Rainbow Connection' from the Muppets Collection and had heard that Carnival was a good dupe. I don't have RC to compare it to, but Carnival is a very decent glitter polish. It's packed full of sparklies and the brush picks up so much glitter than I only need to dip it in the bottle once to do my whole nail. It mainly consists of red, blue, green, gold and silver glitters, in both chunky hexagon shapes and smaller round pieces. I don't think it's 3 free, but the smell isn't so overpowering that you can't breathe. If you're after a rainbow glitter polish, this one delivers and won't break the bank.
Essie: Golden Nuggets
There's really not much to say about this one. It's an extremely fine gold glitter in a clear base. Super sparkly, and works really well over the top of a wide range range of colours. Very easy application, not too thick or too runny. Has good coverage, but if you want to wear it alone you will have to build it up. If you're after a gold glitter, this one does the job!
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