Today's challenge is the letter "G". I've really been looking forward to this one since I've been dying to use this particular polish. My only problem was deciding what to do with it! Glitter? Tape mani? stamping? So many options, but in the end stamping won out.
For "G" I chose my all time favorite teal, A-England Galahad. If you haven't seen this gorgeous polish, you may be living under a rock! It is a stunning bright teal creme, and one of the most popular A-England polishes. I drooled over this baby for a good long time, and Adina was sweet enough to send this to me as a gift awhile back. (Adina is quite possibly the sweetest person on earth. I adore her!)
I decided to pair Galahad with some one of my Sally Hansen Lustre Shines and Mash stamping plates. I have a thing for tone on tone stamping, and who can resist bubbles? I'm pretty happy with how this turned out. It's always a good day when I get to wear my A-England's, and stamping always perks me up.
Al photos are 2 coats of A-England Galahad over The Knight Base Coat and topped with The Shield Top Coat. Stamping done with Sally Hansen Lustre Shine in Scarab and Mash-43. (I'll apologize now for the washed out skin tone. Charlie decided that playing knock over mom's lighting would be an excellent game, so I'm down a lamp until tomorrow night. Boo!)
If you haven't tried Adina's masterpieces yet, I would suggest hitting Llarowe, Ninja Polish, or Nail Polish Canada ASAP. Due to the Royal Mail fiasco, Adina is unable to ship outside of England at the moment, which means that A-England's are going fast everywhere. We're all hoping that RM has a change of heart soon, since this move would destroy everything that Adina has worked so hard to build, and break the hearts of all of us A-England fanatics.
What do *you* think of Galahad? What's your favorite A-England?
Be sure to check out my fave ladies and their awesome letter "G" nails!
Stay tuned for some brand new Daring Digits (you do not wanna miss these!), Frankenstain Nail Polish, BG Cosmetics and more from White Owl and Laquerlicious (I have ALOT planned for you guys!)!
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber
Gorgeous, as always!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous of your stamping skills! This is so pretty and tone on tone always looks so classy! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWow I love this!!! Galahad is so gorgeous, I hope to buy soon. And the stamping is amazing! How a lovely combo!
ReplyDeleteI tried to see this on my phone, but it just wouldn't focus on the photos. Now that I am on my laptop, all I can say is...WOW.
ReplyDeleteNever even thought about tone on tone stamping. Definitely on my "to do" list now.
Really fun, fresh and subtle! Cool!
ReplyDeleteYou know, no A-England has ever caught my eye, I always find dupes of them in other brands that are more accessible. For example I was really considering getting She Walks in Beauty but then I saw Big Money by Sally Hansen Gem Crush. They're similar enough for me.
However I do hope to try this brand in the future. :)
Whoa! Gorgeous! I love the colour and the stamping. I need to get some A England polishes STAT!
ReplyDeleteI love every single shade created by Adina. Her nail polishes have a touch of magic, her brand has a soul and not only a commercial purpose, which is very rare. Anyway, of course I love Galahad! But I think that my fav shade is Iseult, it was my first A England polish and I discovered the brand thank to Iseult, so it has a special place in my heart.
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo beautiful Kimber! Both Galahad and your stamping!
ReplyDeleteWashed out hands? Man, that is my natural colour!!
Oooh teal <3 It really looks stunning on you! The bubbles look very cute
ReplyDeleteThis polish is goooooorgeous! That's another G! :p
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! Love how it so subtle, but yet stands out.
ReplyDeleteI love this, wish i could do this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I love when you do nail art!!
ReplyDeleteWow this is such a gorgeous color!! And I'm in love with how you stamped this. So pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteI frickin neeeeeeeeed this color! You always do the most amazing subtle stamping! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely. I now need to get that Sally Hansen and the Mash plate so that I can recreate this!
ReplyDeleteOh, my dear...that is an exquisite stamping job. LOVE the how the colors work together. DAMN, that's pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove your stamping, girl!
<3
Lisa
Gorgeous, I love the pattern you chose!
ReplyDeletePretty! You've got some serious stamping skills! I don't own any A-Englands. Galahad is going on my wishlist! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so stunning! I love how its subtle but super cool too ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning!! I love a england and I'm so upset about the whole RM thing :(( I really hope she finds a good way to still keep selling her polishes. We would miss out on a lot of cool stuff if her business got hurt over this :(
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