a-england Sleeping Palace
from the Burne-Jones Dream Collection
Showing posts with label a England. Show all posts
Showing posts with label a England. Show all posts
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
a england Rose Bower
a england Rose Bower
2 coats
an older pic or a prior mani, taken straight on
Although Rose Bower is considered a holo, it's subtle and the holo that you see in the bottle doesn't completely show once applied. That being said, I still love it. The formula is fabulous and you might be able to get away with one coat if you are careful. I did two to make sure I got perfect coverage.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
NOTD: a england Briarwood
a england Briarwood
from the Burne-Jones Dream collection
2 coats
Briarwood is the last shade for me to swatch in this collection. I've got to say that I'm not sure I've loved an entire collection as much as I have loved Burne-Jones Dream.
Briarwood was almost opaque in one coat, but I went ahead and did two just to make sure I had perfect coverage for my pic. I think the holo in this one is so pretty.
Details
Brand/Name: a england Briarwood
Number of coats in pic/topcoat?: 2 coats color topped with 1 coat of NYC Grand Central Station
Purchased from: Color4Nails- their new website should be up now but I ordered earlier in July by messaging them on Facebook
Collection: Briarwood is part of the Burne-Jones Dream collection, released in June 2013, along with Briar Rose/ Sleeping Beauty, Rose Bower, Sleeping Palace, and Fated Prince.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
NOTD: a england Fated Prince
a england Fated Prince
from the Burne-Jones Dream collection
2 coats
Description from a england: "The tempered steel of a hero's blade" - a mysterious grey base hue with deep olive undertones, throwing off valiant prismatic flashes to herald the arrival of a certain destiny
Here is the fourth shade from this collection that I have tried, and I love this one too! I think the holo in this one is the strongest so far.
Although the first three shades I tried in this collection were almost opaque in one coat, Fated Prince definitely needs two coats. One coat is a bit streaky because this shade is a bit runnier. But a second coat makes it perfect, and look at that holo!
Details
Brand/Name: a england Fated Prince
Number of coats in pic/topcoat?: 2 coats color topped with 1 coat of NYC Grand Central Station
Purchased from: Color4Nails- their new website should be up now but I ordered earlier in July by messaging them on Facebook
Collection: Fated Prince is part of the Burne-Jones Dream collection, released in June 2013, along with Briar Rose/ Sleeping Beauty, Rose Bower, Sleeping Palace, and Briarwood.
Monday, July 29, 2013
NOTD: a england Briar Rose
a england Briar Rose/ Sleeping Beauty
from the Burne-Jones Dream collection
2 coats
Description from a england: a cranberry/scarlet base hue bearing a slight milky sheen and a gently ladylike prismatic demeanor, evidence of a still-beating heart.
This is the third shade from this collection that I have tried, and I love this one too! Basically, knowing that I will love the other two shades, I have to say that Adina really created something special with this collection.
Details
Brand/Name:
a england Briar Rose/ Sleeping Beauty
Number of coats in pic/topcoat?: 2 coats color
topped with 1 coat of NYC Grand Central
Station
Purchased from: Color4Nails- their new website should be up later today (7/29) but I ordered earlier in July by messaging them on Facebook
Collection: Briar Rose/ Sleeping Beauty is part of the Burne-Jones Dream collection, released in June 2013, along with
Fated Prince, Rose Bower, Sleeping Palace, and Briarwood.
Friday, July 26, 2013
NOTD: a england Rose Bower
a england Rose Bower
2 coats
Yesterday I showed you a England's Sleeping Palace, and today I have another shade from the Burne-Jones Dream collection, and this one is which is full of holo-goodness too. I ordered these earlier this month from a england's newest US stockist, Color4Nails.
Rose Bower is a gorgeous red with a subtler holo effect than Sleeping Palace, but it still beautiful. The formula is fabulous and you might be able to get away with one coat if you are careful. I did two to make sure I got perfect coverage.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
NOTD: a england Sleeping Palace
a england Sleeping Palace
2 coats
This summer I started seeing so many bloggers swatching a england's new Burne-Jones Dream collection, which is full of holo-goodness. Each time I saw pictures, I wanted them more and more. But every US stockist was out of stock! I was so disappointed!
I had surgery on July 3rd and was home resting on the 4th while my family enjoyed a neighborhood BBQ. Of course I was trolling Facebook, and a england posted about a new US stockist, Color4Nails. And it just so happened that Color4Nails was having a Fourth of July sale! Although their website was not up yet, I was able to message them on Facebook and place my order that way. They sent me a Paypal invoice to pay from. I got all 5 in the collection for $44, which included shipping.
Color4Nails shipped my order almost immediately and I got it very fast. I was also impressed with the packaging- they did a great job protecting these beauties with bubble wrap.
But now back to Sleeping Palace..... it's just one of the most beautiful holos I have ever worn. Absolutely stunning. Plus perfect application! I did need two coats. I used NYC GCS as my topcoat and was pleased with how fast it dried.
Can't wait to wear the other 4 shades!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
NOTD: a england Tristam
a england Tristam
Back in July a england had a great sale and I picked up 2 I had been lusting over- Lady of the Lake and Tristam. I really can't say enough good things about these two shades- both applied so well, and are just gorgeous.
I had a nail break pretty far back, so I went ahead and did some trimming and re-shaping. I went for a more rounded shape, and I can't decide if I like it... Thoughts?
Details
Number of coats in pic/topcoat?: 2 coats topped with NYC Grand Central Station
Price: 9 British Pounds, approximately $14 USD
Purchased from: http://www.a-england.co.uk
Collection: Lady of the Lake is part of the Mythicals collection, released in 2011, along with 14 other shades
Monday, August 6, 2012
NOTD: a england Lady of the Lake
a england Lady of the Lake
a england Lady of the Lake
macro shot
I have had a few of a england's holo polishes on my wishlist for quite some time, and I was so excited to see a sale in late July. I picked up 2 and rushed to wear Lady of the Lake for a full mani.
I was not disappointed! It covered beautifully in two coats and in sunlight this is mind-blowing gorgeous.
Details
Brand/Name: a england Lady of the Lake
Number of coats in pic/topcoat?: 2 coats topped with NYC Grand Central Station
Price: 9 British Pounds, approximately $14 USD
Purchased from: http://www.a-england.co.uk
Collection: Lady of the Lake is part of the Mythicals collection, released in 2011, along with 14 other shades
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