I love a good limited edition collection - especially when it's a limited edition nail enamel collection from Face of Australia. A little while ago they released their newest collection, Calypso Bay, and I knew they had to be mine. The collection features eight beautiful mirror shades, each colour more stunning that the last.
This collection came out just at the right time too. Winter blues were starting to sink in, so it was nice to escape away to a fantasy island paradise, even if it is just on my nails.
These shades were a tad difficult to photograph with my lighting, as they are metallic mirror finishes, so forgive me if I haven't shown you the true beauty of these babies.
Swatches: Rainforest Rendezvous, Blue Lagoon, A Mermaid's Tale, Pirate's Booty, Itsy Bitsy Bikini, Tropical Heat, Morning Mimosas, Summer Breeze
As you can see, all the shades are beautiful and bright. My personal favourites are Blue Lagoon, Morning Mimosas and Summer Breeze. I've shared a few manicures already over on my Instagram, and a few people have asked me about the slightly streaky finish. On my iPhone camera, it does show up as little streaky - more than likely because I've done a bit of a lazy manicure. When I've taken the time, like for these swatches, the streakiness has definitely reduced to almost none.
As you can see, all the shades are beautiful and bright. My personal favourites are Blue Lagoon, Morning Mimosas and Summer Breeze. I've shared a few manicures already over on my Instagram, and a few people have asked me about the slightly streaky finish. On my iPhone camera, it does show up as little streaky - more than likely because I've done a bit of a lazy manicure. When I've taken the time, like for these swatches, the streakiness has definitely reduced to almost none.
Swatches: Rainforest Rendezvous, Blue Lagoon, A Mermaid's Tale, Pirate's Booty, Itsy Bitsy Bikini, Tropical Heat, Morning Mimosas, Summer Breeze
I'm really pleased with all of the shades, but feel like they could have added a peachy colour in place of Pirate's Booty, as it's such a bright shade and stands out among the rest. (Although it is a gorgeous gold so I'm really not complaining.)
As always with Face of Australia collections, I find the quality to be above average. Easy to work with, average manicure life time, and beautiful shades.
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Have you tried the new Face of Australia Calypso Bay Nail Enamel Collection? If so, what are your thoughts? Which colours are your favourites? You can buy them direct from Face of Australia for only $4.95 each.
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Have you tried the new Face of Australia Calypso Bay Nail Enamel Collection? If so, what are your thoughts? Which colours are your favourites? You can buy them direct from Face of Australia for only $4.95 each.
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Oh these look perdy!!
ReplyDeleteI just got these polishes, and I'm dying to crack them out - love the pastel metallics!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to stop buying makeup and nail polish but I've been circling these like a shark! I can't stop checking them out every time I pop into Priceline!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many metallics coming out at the moment! I love the coppery shade best :)
ReplyDeleteSarah | More Than Adored
Oooooh so pretty!!! Personally not my favourite finish but would be nice under some stamping images!
ReplyDeletexo Kat @ Katness
The photo with your real life swatches is awesome!! The baby blue and pink are to die for!!
ReplyDeleteThe colors look so pretty ! I'm loving that baby purple DF xox
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This collection looks gorgeous! I absolutely adore metallic finishes so I'll definitely have to snap these up :)
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I really wanted to love this collection but the effort required for a minimal streak finish is just too much for the pay off =[
ReplyDeleteYeah I know what you mean, it's slightly disappointing but I love the shades so much that for me it's worth it hehe xx
ReplyDeleteOhh noooooo are they? Boo that sucks! xx
ReplyDeleteIt's such a pretty shade isn't it! xx
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Juls xx
ReplyDeleteOhh yes this would be gorgeous for stamping! xx
ReplyDeleteIt's really the flavour of the month isn't it. The copper shade is so pretty xx
ReplyDeleteHahaha I know how you feel, I've been doing the same thing. I was like "hmm I'll just buy one" hahaha nope! xx
ReplyDeleteThey are super pretty aren't they! xx
ReplyDeleteI just wanna wear them all, at once. Hahaha.
ReplyDeleteI know that these types of shades aren't that popular anymore but I personally love them. I don't mind a "frosted" polish when they're this pretty. Thanks for the pretty swatches too. :)
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