Double Feature: Trina by Julep and Tutu Cute by Ulta

Since I had gotten sidetracked while working through both my ULTA and Julep polishes I decided to hit two birds with one manicure (and how convenient that they were both shades of purple!). On the nail Trina is a deep, almost black, purple that really comes alive in the sun. Tutu Cute is a creamy lavender that served as a perfect contrast. Per usual of ULTA polishes Tutu Cute went on smoothly and achieved perfect coverage in just one coat. The color alone is not one that I'm crazy about, but it has endless combination possibilities. Trina also went on easily and only required one coat for solid coverage. This is a color that is more up my ally, but I think it also shines in the world of combinations. 

Trina Rating: B+

Tutu Cute Rating: C

Combination Rating: A+

The Jungle Look by Ulta

The green is such an interesting shade. In the light, as seen in the picture, it has an almost shade or teal feel to it. Out of direct light it's much more the color of a Christmas tree. I love that it's so versatile. The coverage was great, it achieved this rich hue in just two coats, and Ulta has somehow managed to make their polishes feel ultra smooth once dry. On a side note, this picture is also evidence of my new experiment with nail length. I'm trying to let them get a little longer than I'm normally used to; we'll see how I like it. 

Rating: B

Mix & Match: Gold and Copper

After staring at my bottles of custom glitter for almost a full 24 hours, I caved and just had to try them out. I was already wearing Ulta's Gentle Ginger so the copper sparkles were a perfect fit. The polish applied easily, and the fine glitter didn't cause an uneven finish like some sparkly shades do. The mixture of copper and gold is so eye-catching, and I can't think of anything better to get me through these endless days of writing papers.

Gentle Ginger byUlta

Once again, I have been so pleasantly surprised by the constancy and coverage of the Ulta brand. This color looks like an almost sheer gold in the bottle. One the nail it achieved total coverage with just two coats. The shade of gold is soft, not brash, and catches the light so beautifully. Every time I look at it I seen a new glint or depth to it. Definitely one of my favorite golds, and perfect for the holiday season. 

Rating: A

Concrete Evidence by ULTA

Being my first experience with ULTA brand nail polish, I was pleasantly surprised by the cover and durability of this color. Normally with light grays I end up using three or more coats to get a noticeable amount of color, but this one only required two. I brush is smaller, and that allowed me to really control where the polish was going (as compared to the extra large brushes of some brands that leave my entire finger tip covered in color). Overall I really enjoyed the color and the many compliments it received. 

Rating: B+