Illamasqua is one of my very favourite brands, and the launch of their new Human Fundamentalism collection for Spring/Summer 2012 saw me swooning once again. The collection contains some beautiful palettes, shadows and a very cool white liquid liner, but today I have one of the polishes to share with you.
Stance is a vibrant magenta which is quite neon, but can look more fuschia in some lights.
It says this is a high gloss finish, but I wouldn't agree as I think you need top coat for a good level of shine with this polish.
The other shade in the collection is a stunning bright jade colour Nomad, which you can see on Tine's post here. I saw this on her in person at an event and whoa nelly, it's amazing!
sunlight
sun, some shade
I found that the two coats I applied weren't as opaque as I would have liked and I could see my nail line through the colour, so I recommend applying 3 coats of this for good coverage.
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I really couldn't help myself and though I think that stand would be perfect paired with some nail art, I am not talented in that department so chose to pop a nail art sticker on my accent nail. This little bow from Pinkfin (here) is adorable and I love the crystal accent in the centre. Their nail sticker sheets are really affordable and easy to use for novices like myself.
Illamasqua nail varnishes retail for:
$34.00 AUD/$14.00 USD/13.50 GBP
Have you picked up anything from the Human Fundamentalism collection?
Do you prefer the look of Nomad or Stance?
If I had to choose I think I would go with Nomad as I would get more wear out of it, but I adore the idea of wearing this hot magenta shades on my toes come summertime!
*This polish was provided for consideration, but the Pinkfin sticker was purchased personally. Honesty, always.
This colour's right up my alley! I'm an Illamasqua virgin and looking to try some of their make up. Seeing as you're a fan what would you recommend I buy besides the gorgeous nail colours?
ReplyDelete@Vita the colour is perfect for you! Ilamasqua eye pigments are amazing, especially Ore which is breathtaking. Their blushes have a great rep (have only just got my first though) and their lipsticks feel lovely on. Their lipstick in Climax has a review on here, I think it's a great shade :)
DeleteThis is one of my favourite colours, and yep, I agree you need a top coat... actually most of my Illamasqua polishes need a top coat as they're a bit dull without them.
ReplyDeletePS: a while back you'd sent me an email about a guest post idea... I'm not sure if I replied to you! I can't find anything in my Sent items so I hope I didn't accidentally delete it without responding. Anyway the answer is a definite yes if still interested!
Lilit
xo
@Lilit I'm really glad to hear that you think they need a top coat,too :) I will get started on a guest post for you, thank you! Loving your pregnancy updates, you really are the cliche glowing pregnant woman :)
DeleteThanks hun, and re guest post do it whenever you get the chance, no hurry. I just wanted to make sure I'd responded to you and not accidentally deleted your email.
DeleteI'm so out of the loop!! I've never even heard of this brand - I'm not huge into pinks so I probably wouldn't wear this colour.
ReplyDelete@Deidre Oh Illamasqua is amazing! Do look them up, their products are all such high quality and unique too! I'm not really into these sorts of pinks either, you should check out Nomad it is so beautiful. x thanks for your comment!
DeleteOh I like this colour on you :) the little bow is cute, you know I have a penchant for Bows :p
ReplyDeleteThis would look cute with black crackle over it too :)
@Candi Thank you sweets! You should steal some of the bows next time you are over. Yes black or white crackle would suit this I think :)
DeleteThe colour is awesome!! I would love a matching lippy!
ReplyDelete@amanda good call, a lippy this colour would be amaaaazing!
DeleteThat color is just AMAZING :D I always love the look of Illamasqua products.. we don´t have it here in Finland, at least not here in Vasa, but if I ever go somewhere where I can buy Illamasqua I definitely will :)
ReplyDeleteI love the bow detail.. so adorable :)
@shortylegs it's a lovely colour :) Illamasqua is amazing, do they ship to Finland? Worth finding out I think! Their pigments and shadows are amaaazing
DeleteI love Stance. I'm wearing it right now! Your pictures show it much paler and pinker than it actually is. I had the same problem. It's so bright! I love it with the cute nail decal, too.
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