Thursday, May 26, 2011

'China Glaze: Pastel (ish) Haul'

If you saw my NOTD with MAC Mischievous Mint, you know I'm not keen on pastel nail polish, on myself that is. But I love it on other people so much I decided to give a few more a try! =)


left to right: China Glaze "Re-fresh Mint", "For Audrey", "Lemon Fizz"


China Glaze Re-fresh Mint... I actually quite like this color. It is the same basic color as MAC Mischievous Mint, but a few shades lighter and a touch more green.

China Glaze For Audrey... No doubt you own, or at least have heard of, this color. I was feeling left out so I popped it in my basket along with the other polishes. I was expecting something a bit lighter, but maybe being along-side the pastels is just making it appear darker...?

China Glaze Lemon Fizz... This is my favorite of the bunch =) Just a beautiful light yellow shade!

left to right: China Glaze "Re-fresh Mint", "For Audrey", "Lemon Fizz"
(Excuse my dry cuticles and the messy paint job!) 

I was quite pleased with the consistency and pigmentation of the polishes. For Audrey is opaque in 1 thick coat, but I chose to do 2 moderate coats. You could probably get away with 2 coats of Re-fresh Mint and Lemon Fizz, but I added another for good measure!


What are your favorite pastel nail polishes?!


Xx-
Bethany
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13 comments:

  1. The SneakeretteMay 26, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Nice haul! I have For Audrey too (: I think it's a bit overhyped though.

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  2. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    They're all gorgeous! I have For Audrey and love it but now I want Refreshmint. I'm a little afraid of yellows. :)

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  3. Love, VictoriaMay 26, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    your nails are all perfect haha! i said the SAME thing when i bought For Audrey! Seemed darker than what i imagined... loveeee lemon fizz though! <3

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  4. MirandaMay 26, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    those are all super pretty! I am really liking lemon fizz...I have always steered clear of yellows but I think I need to buy that too see how I like it on me since its not so bright as others =)

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  5. Rebecca KirschMay 26, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Hi. I just gave you the "Stylish Blogger Award". I really enjoy reading your blog. You can find out more about it on my blog post. :)

    xx

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  6. Crosswire DreamersMay 27, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    I have wanted For Audrey for sooo long! Looks so nice.

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  7. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I love all of these..so summery and cute

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  8. ...OBSESSIONS to LIVE FOR...May 27, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I'm thinking my next NOTD will be Lemon Fizz, then you guys can get a better look at it to see if you like it!!
    I think it's going to be quite wearable for lots of skin tones =)
    xx
    B

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  9. EllysMakeupbagMay 27, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Hey Beth :-) Thanks for your help for the blog issues, i got firefox and it works now. Odd... Anyway the pale yellow polish is illamasqua blow and i love it. Even the rancy name haha! Im glad you love Chatterbox, it's the perfect spring pink! Much love

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  10. MaviDenizMay 27, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    i love that mint color from china glaze! The only china glaze polishes I have are the crackle ones and I love those :)

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  11. Shannon MarieMay 27, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    These are gorgeous! 'Re-fresh Mint' is my favourite. I really want a nail varnish in that shade.

    Shannon
    p.s. i'm having a small giveaway over at my blog if you feel like entering!

    :) xx have a great weekend

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  12. Abigail HorseyJune 9, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    These are lovely colours from China Glaze, I have heard some really good things about these nail varnishes and am definitely going to try and get some of these.
    Here is my blog:
    http://velvetpassion.blogspot.com/

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  13. AIDAJune 25, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Love these colors!! Great blog.. I'll definitely be following!

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