Saturday, April 02, 2011

Deborah Lippmann Glitter in the Air : layering experiment

You've probably seen Glitter in the Air everywhere on the internet by now but since I had a specific idea of how I wanted to wear first, here's my version of it.

Glitter in the air is a very sheer baby blue base with a grey hue packed with multi sized pink and blue glitter. It's not your average glitter but is actually very womanly, soft and delicate. It can be worn alone with a slight visible nail line at 4 coats or can be layered with numerous possibilities.
I decided to do an ombre manicure with Chanel Riva and Essie Marshmallow, I just went from thumb to pinkie using less Riva and more Marshmallow.
All the pictures are with two thin coats of Glitter in the Air, no topcoat.


Deborah Lippmann Glitter in the Air

Deborah Lippmann Glitter in the Air
Ombre manicure

Deborah Lippmann Glitter in the Air
Ombre manicure

Deborah Lippmann Glitter in the Air
Ombre manicure

I don't know about you but I absolutely love the result.
I didn't want to loose the sheer / jelly finish, as if the nail polish was transluscent, so Chanel Riva and Essie Marshmallow were just perfect... Actually, I must say that I find it so much more beautiful this way than over a creme.

Now I can't wait to hear your opinion on it!
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32 comments:

  1. FreshieApril 2, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    This is super cool, I might have to borrow this!! Of course that means I have to actually GEt GITA first ;).

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  2. Colores de carolApril 2, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    This is adorable, I just love this manicure!
    You did an excellent job!

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  3. IvanaApril 2, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    OMG this is soooo pretty. I LOVE IT! <3

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  4. fashionpolishApril 2, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Thanks girls!!! your compliments mean so much to me right now!!!
    xoxo

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  5. LApril 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    You've done the best job with this polish so far, but I just can't get into it. :/

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  6. fashionpolishApril 2, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    @L Thank you!!! I totally get that, sometimes I really want to like a nail polish but I just don't...

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  7. In PalaceApril 2, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    is so pretty!!!


    In Palace ♥

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  8. CristinaApril 2, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    This is stunning! Can you please tell exactly what's on each nail...like I know the thumb is Riva and the rest? Thanks a million:)

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  9. fashionpolishApril 2, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    @Cristina Here's the base of the ombre :
    Thumb 3 coats of Riva
    Index 1 coat of Marshmallow + 2 coats of Riva
    Middle 2 coats of Marshallow + 1 coat of Riva
    Ring 2 coats of Marshmallow
    Pinky 3 coats of Marshmallow
    But, it can depend on how thick/thin you apply your coats so you might have to add another coat of Marshmallow over Riva if it's too blue (or the opposite).
    I hope I was clear...
    The pics are without topcoat to show how shiny it is by itself but you'll definitely need time ahead of you (between coats) and a fast drying topcoat.
    xoxo

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  10. ABOP LaquerloveApril 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    This is such an amazing way to wear it! Stunning!

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  11. SarahApril 2, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    OMG. I LOVE your layering experiments. I asked you a while ago if you were going to post on this, and you did not disappoint! :)

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  12. fashionpolishApril 2, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    @ABOP (laquerlove on MUA) Thanks!!!
    @Sarah Actually I must confess I was thinking about you when I did it... I hoped you'd read the post and enjoy it!
    xoxo

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  13. SarahApril 2, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    @FashionPolish

    I did, and I loved it. Now I must own it. The boyfran asked me today if I got it yet, so I may have it in my hands soon enough! ;)

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  14. LizApril 2, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Wow this is so gorgeous. Best pics/ layering idea for Glitter in the Air I've seen so far. Love!

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  15. alison*elleApril 2, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    OMG, I loveeeee it. Even without the Glitter in the Air, the ombre would look fabulous with any other glitter top coat. I'm going to try this with my next mani for sure.

    xo, alison*elle

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  16. JannaApril 2, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Wow! I love ombres but this is so different!

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  17. Sarah B.April 2, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    So pretty!!!

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  18. PhotoGirlApril 2, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Oh my gosh! This is gorgeous. I just discovered your blog today and I think I've already been back three times to look at your pictures. You have beautiful hands/nails and your photos are excellent.
    Now if only I could find the Chanel Riva, I would try this manicure myself.

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  19. MelanieApril 3, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    So pretty! I hated "Glitter in the Air" until now :D this is amazing!!!

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  20. MarionneApril 3, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Gorgeous ombre, well done, cute yet very stylish!!! And the Glitter in the air is so much fun to play with, definitely not your average glitter polish. I've tried it now on top of other pastels, and it goes perfectly on top of corals/salmon shades. I've never tried a ombre before, but now I'm getting inspired to try an ombre with light salmon, and Glitter in the Air. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!!!

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  21. fashionpolishApril 3, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Thank you all girls for the support!!! I'm really happy everyone loves it as much as I do but the enthusiasm is so much beyond what I'd have imagined...
    xoxo

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  22. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    trop beau !!
    j adore deja le glitter in the air je l ai recu il y a peu !!
    mais le chamallow il a l air cool comme base !!
    mais alors tu as le riva ??? je suis Fan
    tu veux ma mort vernistique !! LOL
    je le trouve trop beau mais je l'ai pas celui ci :(

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  23. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Gorgeous... I'm so loving this polish. Layered or not.

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  24. Polish Me CrazyApril 3, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Absolutely love it! Such a great idea! Great job!!

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  25. Liz (Beauty Reductionista)April 4, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    This is brilliant! So gorgeous!

    I went out to look specifically for this a month ago and was disappointed when seeing it in person. Then the next time I passed the Lippmann counter, they were all gone! Now I wish I had just bought it. lol

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  26. StickersApril 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    This is perfect, the ombre, the glitter and your nails! Great!

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  27. Noir LacquerApril 4, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    This is so cute!

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  28. Nat K.April 4, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    So awesome! I'm sold!

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  29. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    What a great idea!!! Love it!

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  30. LucyApril 5, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Just read about you on Mary's blog bodyandsoulmary.com. This is a lovely manicure. The polish looks amaing in the botle but too sheer for me on the nail. I love the ways you've done the manicure. Unless there's a good sale of this brand, I'll wait till someone dupes it. I hope that will be soon.

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  31. KarenDApril 5, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I adore this mani! Now I think I'm going to have to get GITA, which I'd talked myself out of. :)

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  32. S.June 7, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    What a great idea !
    It does look awesome !
    Xx. S

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