I always get so elated when butter LONDON launches a new collection, and their limited edition fashion sized 4 piece Sweet Somethings bridal collection was no exception. I actually was lucky enough to win the collection through their pinterest contest where you had to create a board for your dream wedding--something that given my state of single is pretty laughable, but it was still fun to do, especially since based on my board I'm going to have to marry a Duke or Lord or English celebrity (Ed Sheeran are you reading?). Feel free to check out my board here: bL Sweet Somethings.
The collection is really clever and contains something old--Doily, a beautiful off white confetti suspended in a near transparent nude giving an beautiful vintage, lacy effect, something new--Alabaster Gaze, a pearly white with a touch of shine, something borrowed--Pink Ribbon, a lovely near transparent pink shade borrowed from the current butter LONDON lacquer collection, and something blue--Petticoat, a stunning sky blue shade was actually brighter than I expected and quite lovely. butter LONDON has recently made these shades available in full sizes, which is exciting because they really are beautiful shades.
To try out the new colors in the set I decided to replicate the ombre design included in the box set. I started with one coat of Horse Power Nail Fertilizer and one of Nail Foundation Flawless Basecoat. Next I painted two coats of the off white, pearly Alabaster Gaze.
Using a make up sponge, I added Petticoat from the tip to about the halfway point of each nail.
After that had dried I used the sheer confetti overcoat, Doily, over each nail.
I finished the look with one coat of SV Topcoat. Usually I prefer ombre's with more colors so the overall look wasn't my favorite, but the colors themselves were gorgeous.
I can see where each of these colors could be just right for the big day. Do you have a favorite? What do you think about this collection?
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