Colour Mishmash!

I have done swatches of quite a few of my existing colours so I thought I'd do a bit of a mishmash collection! Yes, it's for (remember to say it in a booming voice)

First up:
 

 

A England King Arthur - from A England's first collection based on the King Arthur legends. Straight up: I have loved everything A England has released that I own. Take from that what you will

 A England Princess Sabra - Khaki holo. 'Nuff said.

China Glaze Champagne Bubbles - hopefully you can see the delightful little hints of glitter (just like champagne bubbles... WAIT. I JUST GOT THE NAME). Sheer, but buildable. I like it.

Color Club Power Play - as a Canadian, it KILLS me not to put that 'u' in Color. Colour colour colour colour. Ahem. Bright pink neon, dries matte/rubbery. This polish is 4 years old, I think, and its still working it! Good for Color Club.

Color Club Volt - nice bright blue. Although 2 coats still gives VPL. Still like it, though.

Personal anecdote time:I got these two Color Club colours when I was on vacation in Mexico. Friend and I took the bus into Puerto Vallarta for my first and only Sally Beauty Supply visit. I had to go to Mexico for Sally Beauty. In theory, they exist in Canada but I have not seen one in my travels nor sought one out specifically. Trade Secrets and Nail Polish Canada get all my money!

Purple Glitter Ombre

A while ago, my friend had a birthday party. She kindly requested that I have glitter on my nails, since it was her birthday and she wanted it. OBVIOUSLY I would accept that request because glitter and parties go together like Starks and honour (sorry. Mind is still in Game of Thrones mode!). She didn't tell me what colour family she wanted, so a quick text to my boyfriend later ("Name a colour." "Purple?" "Done." "???") and purple glitter was decided. I wanted to see if I had enough purple glitters to do an ombre effect.

I think so...?

Check it:

Thumb: Sinful Colors I Miss You
Index: Orly Ultraviolet
Middle: Butter London Shambolic
Ring: Nails Inc Bloomsbury Square
Pinkie: OPI Designer Series Temptation

Some notes about the colours: I Miss You is quite sheer so that might be 3-4 coats on my thumb and I still didn't think it was enough!
Ultraviolet is a great colour, but the glitter is sparse so coverage is an issue, as well.
I was a little disappointed with Shambolic. Pictures always show it as a lot darker than it is, so I was hoping for a darker purple. :(
Bloomsbury Square is very pretty, but are top coat like a ravenous hog beast. 
OPI Temptation is beautiful, but so gritty. Previous Designer Series colours have been really smooth, so this grittiness took me by surprise.

PURPLE!

Game of Thrones Nails Season 2

Ahhhh, Game of Thrones. This weekend was the second annual Game of Thrones-A-thon and it did not disappoint. Naturally, I had to do some themed nails for the occasion! (See last year's here.)

This year I did some of the house 'sigils' (logos) on my nails. I decided on House Stark, House Lannister, House Martell, House Tyrell, and House Greyjoy.

(Side note: those who have watched/read GoT: isn't Theon just The Worst? Him and Joffrey just make me want to do violence. Maybe I just get too much into it...)

For reference sakes, these are the logos that I am trying to convey (this is a mix from the HBO styles, and styles from a Wiki of Ice and Fire):

House Stark



House Lannister



House Martell



House Tyrell



House Greyjoy




So now are my rather... unique interpretations:

Some close ups:

House Stark: Used OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls for the base, Zoya Noot for the direwolf

House Lannister: I think this turned out more like a dinosaur than a lion. China Glaze Adventure Red-y for the base, Nicole by OPI Hit the Lights for the lionnasaur.

House Martell: Misa Um You're Too Delicious for the base, China Glaze Adventure Red-y for the sun, Nicole by OPI Hit the Lights for the spear.

House Tyrell: OPI Jade is the New Black for the base, A England Holy Grail (new version) for the flower, Nicole by OPI Hit the Lights for the centre, China Glaze Adventure Red-y for the accents.

House Greyjoy: I am very proud of my Kraken, thank you very much! Zoya Noot for the base and Nicole by OPI Hit the Lights for the squid.


Straight up, I'm proud of my scribbles! I have no talent for drawing so I will be happy with whatever I make. Also, everyone at the party was really quite impressed so I got my compliments :)

Damn I love this series!