A Layering Beauty - Missha JVL01

Missha JVL01 - one coat over OPI Planks A Lot

I love layering, because it creates endless unique combination, and it can give an old mani a brand new look (perfect if you are a bit bored with your current mani, but feel too lazy to redo it)!

Missha JVL01 is a clear base lilac micro shimmer, suspended with silver and magenta micro glitters. Too sheer to be worn on its own, JVL01 stands out like a shining beauty when layered on top a creme. I chose OPI Planks A Lot here to bring out the lilac shade.

Apart from the extraordinary large brush that Missha uses, I love everything about JVL01, especially its smooth finish despite all the glitters and sparkles. Since Missha is a South Korean brand, you can try your luck on eBay for this polish if there is no any Missha shop around where you are located.

A possible Peridot dupe? Missha HGR01

Missha HGR01 - two coats with no top coat

Missha HGR01 is one of the goodies I brought back from Seoul. It is a green, teal and gold multichrome with a frosty metallic finish. Now although I do not own the famed Chanel Peridot, I believe HGR01 could possibly be a close dupe, where Peridot leans more towards the green/gold shift, and the latter shows more of a teal flash.

Formula of HGR01 is good, and you can get away with one coat with careful application. I have later tried to use it for stamping, and the result is quite pleasing! One thing to note though, the brush of all Missha polishes is extraordinary wide, even wider than the OPI pro-wide brush!

I am going to leave you with a few swatch photos to drool over, and until next time, take care my readers!

Layering: Missha Pink Pearl over Essie Power Clutch

Missha Pink Pearl top coat (one coat) over Essie Power Clutch (two coats)

I have had this Missha Pink Pearl top coat hidden away for awhile now, and finally I get to try it today! It is a clear base top coat packed with multicolor shimmers, and boy am I totally wowed by the gorgeous effect! This top coat gives out a soft, almost pastel-looking shimmery look, and all the different colors just blow me away. Here is a closer look:

Isn't it just amazing? I can see yellow, lilac, pink, blue, orange and green tiny shimmers shining through. This would definitely jazz up any creme polish to make it a little extra special!

Essie Power Clutch - two coats

And here is Essie Power Clutch by itself. It is a dark grey creme from the 2011 Fall Collection. Formula is good and easy to apply, and it is such an appropriate shade for the Fall/Winter. It also makes a great base for layering because of its darker color, I can't wait to play around with it some more!