The Effects of Shatter

Finally, I recently got the OPI Black Shatter that everyone was raving about. Because of the rave, I really wanted to get my hands on this nail polish. I'm sure there are other similar polished out there that gives the same effect but I actually knew about it after OPI.

Btw gals, the Silver Shatter is suppose to be coming out in the next month or two. I'm looking forward to that one more since I can put a dark base underneath rather than a light base with this one.

The consistency of Black Shatter is a lot thicker than the usual nail polish, unless it's just me.
The brush was also a lot more flatter.

So with that said, I just applied the shatter on and literally each nail looks uberly different. I know this nail polish gives random cracks on the nails but mine was totally weird!

On nails:
Base Coat
OPI Teenage Dream
OPI Black Shatter
Top Coat

I have three different effects that the shatter had made on my nails, and I finally know why... please don't mind my dry nails, I just want to show you all the different effects.

In the picture above, the cracks that the Black Shatter made are a lot closer to each other. The gaps aren't that big and the black polish are more elongated than chunky.
With this effect, you need to apply a really think layer of Black Shatter. Do not pick up your brush and reapply another coat in the area you already brushed because the extra coat will make the crack thick.

If you had done what I said about reapplying another coat on top then the effect would look like this. The cracks are bigger, this is probably the perfect shatter effect that the polish gives.

Lastly, this really chunky looking effect is when I picked up a lot of nail polish and just placed it on my nail and brushed it in the same area a couple of times. I find this so unattractive. The cracks and gaps are huge and the black polish looks way too chunky. But it does show the glitters from Teenage Dream.

I hope this was clear and helps you guys, but trial and error is best.
What do you like to put under Black Shatter?

<3elle

Big Bang Clothing Line @ Uniqlo

Hey beauties

Just want to share with you all real quick with what I bought today. I've been waiting for this day for so long just because it has to do with Big Bang!

If you don't already know, Big Bang is a Korean band that is really popular now in Korea and Japan. Their sense of style and music is really modern and catchy. Since they do a lot of concerts in Japan, Uniqlo - a Japanese brand clothing store decides to collaborate with them and do a line of t-shirts and hoodies with them.

Different Uniqlo stores are hosting this clothing launch. I had to call the one in Soho, NYC a couple of times to get the dates right. I don't know if they still have it in stores but you can give it a try if you live around then neighborhood.

I was #8 on line

They only sectioned a small part of the store for the Big Bang clothing launch... I was a bit disappointed. I mean they got fans here in the U.S. also and I think they deserve a lot better than just a small section in the store.

They had so many t-shirts but only these 3 appealed to me. Hot right?
I mean it's a nice way to show them some love.

I can't wait to wear the hoodies!
Since the clothes were in men sizes, I had to buy a size smaller and hopefully they fit because they don't go lower than an XS there.

Toodles love!
<3elle

It's been a great rollercoaster highway

Currently I just feel so dandy!

I just came back from dining with my bf at Sushi Yasuda. It was surely a memorable meal. If you're interesting in sushi, and I mean good and fresh sushi, check out Sushi Yasuda. The restaurant is located in NYC near Grand Central.

Oh, I think I'm in love with fatty tuna cheek sushi. They just melt in your mouth and it's probably the best piece on the tuna. This dining experience was truly amazing.

The bf and I usually try to eat somewhere new and different on our anniversaries. And, this year marks the 4th year that we are together. Not a big number but it does feel that we've been together for a long time. There are a lot of ups and downs in relationships and we know how to pick ourselves back up after we get into an argument. I admire our relationship because no matter how bad the situation is or how bad we swear at each other, at the end of the day we kiss and make up like nothing happened. With this said, I'm glad I got someone like him that understands me, that spoils me, that loves me...oh and that gives me great gifts too!

This year was a bit different. We usually don't get each other anything but this year, for some odd reason...he got me many little gifts!

I love to be showered with gifts and this was totally unexpected!

I've been looking everywhere for this Black Shatter and somehow the bf was able to easily find it. That's just sad, but I love him for getting it for me. It just shows how thoughtful he is to what I say to him. He also got me three other polishes, two from the Katy Perry line and the one on all the way on the left is my favorite! I love that dark red burgundy color.

So cute!
My hands are always freezing in the winter. No matter if I have gloves or put my hands in my pockets, they get cold! Which is really annoying but I can't do anything about it. So, the bf being as thoughtful as he is, got me a hand warmer. I just thought it was cute 'cause it's shaped as a heart and says 'you warm my heart'.

He also got Push Pop. Lord, I don't remember the last time I had these candy. They were so 10 years ago when I was a wee little girl. But I do remember why I didn't like it much. I would eat halfway and push the candy back down to save it for later and when I was ready for some more later, it was so hard to push back up! The sugar of the candy dried up and stuck to the side of the container...which was quite annoying!

Lastly, the Naked palette. How I lust for this.
Sold out all over like usual. None at Sephora or Ulta or wherever and BOOM the bf found it again. Ya know, I'm starting to think I totally suck at finding stuff. I should just let the bf know what I want when I can't get it. He seems to be having a lot more luck with it.

But yes, the Naked palette. Colors are absolutely gorgeous, not to mention I get a brush instead of the 24/7 liners. Personally, I prefer the brush over the liner because I know it's a kohl liner and those stuff runs out quick since it's so creamy and when I glide it on my eyes a big chunk of it ends up on me. I'll probably appreciate the brush more. It's not bad, maybe a bit stiff but quite soft.

All-in-all, the night was absolutely perfect.
Fine dining.
Good company.
Great gifts.
And...
a one of a kind boyfriend <3

Hope you all have a great weekend!
<3elle