So here is the first thing I did after my first swatch of it....
1 coat of Charla over Zoya "Ibiza"
1 coat of Charla over Sally Hansen "Blue it"
2 coats of Charla over Sally Hansen "Blue it"
2 coats of Charla (after 4 days) and then I decided to sponged Zoya "Ivanka" on the tips to get 5 days out of it :P
I loved layering Ivanka over the tips of Charla, Ivanka really turns more greenish/gold when its against Charla, it was a true "Mermaid Manicure"
You can see the tip wear ( I was attempting to cover) in the pics, but in person there is so much "bling and shine" you don't even notice it!
I really like Ivanka sponged over the tips of Charla....Which do you like? Of course when I took my lovely Charla off (using the foil method) she bled blue all over my nails, I have smurf nails for the first time, even with a base coat, so next time I'm doing two layers of base coat...shes a tough old bird...but I love her :)
What can one say?
ReplyDeleteSpectacular.
I really love the charla/ivanka combo!!
ReplyDeletelovelyyy!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow; Ivanka over Charla is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI tagged you with the Cherry on Top award; see here for the scoop:
http://thekarend.blogspot.com/2010/06/cherry-on-top.html
@ Karen D..I love cherries! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just got 3(ivanka, charla and mimi) and can't wait to wear them :D
ReplyDeleteAlso, I've awarded you the stylish blogger award :)
http://amusedpolish.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-and-blog-award.html
I like the one coat over SH Blue it. :)
ReplyDeleteNICE,
Susie
The color is just amazing...zoya and I don't agree...zoya doesn't agree to stay on my nails when I put it there! I have 6 colors still and use them every now and again! that last picture has me tempted even though I know better! I might just give them another shot with the new base I bought!
ReplyDelete@amused- Thank you, and My 2nd Zoya exchange order just arrived and Mimi was included, so pretty!
ReplyDelete@Susie- That is my favorite, my pics do not do it justice, it give Charla the depth it was missing!
ReplyDeletei love it !!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the Ivanka/Charla combo! I love layering and experimenting! I usually test out my experiments on my toesies first so I prevent any smurf/red fingers. :)
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ReplyDeleteohmy it looks FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteOh my dear goodness you've captured perfection on camera!
ReplyDeleteI got a tip from a friend, I'm going to post it up on my blog, but I thought I'd share here too...When removing Charla or CMIYN, DON'T soak them off, do the swiping work...no stains. It works!
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