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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Illamasqua Scarab

I've had a few Illamasqua's on my wish list forever but really didn't want to spend the money on them. I have never paid any more than $20 for a polish, and I really loved that one, so it was justified. Normally tho, I have a $10 limit.

That being said, Illamasqua had a sale recently and while adding cheap items to my cart, I decided to conquer my top Lemming and add Scarab as well, seeing as I was already paying for shipping anyway!


I am totally blown away by how gorgeous this color is. It immediately made it to my Favourites list.


This was 2 coats. One coat would have been sufficient but my base coat is rough and one coat came thru scratchy.  Top photos taken in sunlight.  Below photos taken in shaded natural light.



Le sigh.
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12 comments:

  1. Megan HarmeyerJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    This is my favorite kind of red. Jewel-toned, dark red. Gorgeous!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    So gorgeous!!
    This color is wonderful!

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  3. NessyJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I've got this one and I loooove it!

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  4. PolishPigJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    I LOVE this polish!! I wore it on my youngest daughters christening ceremony and for me It is called Sonja ever since :-)

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  5. Dana CanfieldJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    This looks sooooo beautiful on your nails! Especially that last picture. It's funny, I never really liked this color until now!

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  6. VitaJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Stunning! I know its summer but this just makes me want to vamp it up again!

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  7. Lindsey RJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Scarab is one of my favourites, too! It's so gorgeous!

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  8. KristalJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    I need to pick this one up! It looks awesome and I love Illamasqua

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  9. B A R B A R AJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    i looked at the name and i said to myself "which other cosmetic brand would call a nail polish 'scarab' if not Illamasqua?
    It is a gorgeousy colour and your nails are beautiful Carli. I would so love to start doing nail polish reviews too but i dont have the patience and my nails are ...cant think of anything else to say except 'a total thumbs down', lol

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  10. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    That's gorgeous.

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  11. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Ooh that is exquisite - and look how long your nails are getting... you could so an Elvira post! Sarah xxx

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  12. LucyJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    This is gorgeous. I own it also. I just had to buy it. I did resist the sale they had. I didn't dare go on that website. Looks so beautiful with your shape nails.

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