The perfect blue-tinged grey is one of my favorite colors. It can be a calming hue on its own with just enough color to keep it interesting, but it has the potential to be a particularly charming neutral posed next to a bright pop of color. In the nail polish world, Nubar Palisade is the shade of blue-grey that I find myself drawn to. Alone, it can be a beauty in a mere one coat. I discovered how to make it really come alive with a top layer of China Glaze White Cap. The glass flecks of White Cap shimmer from a clean white to a golden yellow that can reflect a peachy hue. Layered over Palisade, the effect is reminiscent of the way sunlight reflects off of slightly restless water. I am reminded of many drives on the bridge glancing over at the way the sun low in the sky shimmers on the lake when I observe this combination.
First, I played with playing with the combination against broken concrete showing the more subtle side of the shimmer and showcasing Palisade.
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