DIFFERENT dimension Topaz 2.0

I have super sparkly DIFFERENT dimension polish to share with you today. I know it's before Thanksgiving, but I'm already thinking about holiday polishes. This polish definitely seems to fit the holidays for me. Holiday time is the perfect time for bling! 

Topaz 2.0

Topaz 2.0 is a lightened rose gold glitter bomb full of pink holographic glitters, gold holographic glitters and gold flakies in a rose gold tinted base.

Collection: DIFFERENT dimension Let Them Eat Glitter March 2016

Color: Does anyone not like rose gold? I saw a rose gold Christmas tree at Target last week. It's definitely a trendy metallic color and I'm a fan. This is a beautiful pinky rose shade and all of those sparkly glittery bits with the holo and flakes makes this polish amazing.

Formula: This formula was easy to apply and work with I used 2 coats above. This will definitely need top coat as it is very glittery and it will give it a smoother appearance.

Price: This is $8.75 on DIFFERENT dimension's website. 

Overall: This is a fantastic blingtastic polish. I love the rose gold shade. There isn't much to love and it's certainly a color I will be reaching for this upcoming holiday season. 

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Paint Splatters

Happy Thursday! 

DIFFERENT dimension: Pretty Nauti Collection (3 of 8)

*I received the following products in exchange for my honest review.

Cosmoprof 2016 polish reviews have commenced! First off, I have a few polishes from Different Dimension's Pretty Nauti Collection. This collection is now available for purchase on Different Dimension's website. I love the variety of colors and cleve names in this collection.

Pier Pressure

Pier Pressure is a silver holographic glitters mixed with colors reminiscent of broken sea glass in a shimmery holographic base. (3 coats)

Bad Buoy

Bad Buoy is a navy blue jelly polish with added contrasting shimmers. (3 coats)

Ship Happens

Ship Happens is a white based crelly with added shimmer and glitters. (3 coats)

Collection: DIFFERENT dimension Pretty Nauti Collection August 2016

Colors: There are 5 more colors in this collection that I do not have, but I really like these colors. I love the variation of finishes I received in these 3 polishes as well. I love the richness of the blue in Bad Buoy. I'm a sucker for deep blues! I, of course, love a great glitter bomb like Pier Pressure.

Formula: The formulas on these were varied. Bad Buoy had a an excellent smooth and easy to apply formula. Ship Happens had a nice formula as well, but I found when I got to the 3rd coat which I felt it needed it was a little on the thick side on application. Pier Pressure is straight up glitter, so it requires a little more careful application on the 2nd and 3rd coats as it can start to thicken up on certain areas on the nail. That being said, I didn't have any substantial issues with the formula, just some little things I noticed.

Price: The entire 8 piece collection is $70.00. Individually, Pier Pressure is $10.00, Bad Buoy is $8.75, and Ship Happens is $5.00. They all can be purchased on the website.

Overall: I like the theme of this collection, the color selection, and the variety of finishes. Bad Buoy is a great blue that I think will be universally loved. There were a few minor formulation issues, but nothing that I wouldn't expect from polish formulas like that. I also like that there is a variety in pricing dependent on the finish. There is something for everyone.

My Rating: 4 out of 5 Paint Splatters

Happy Monday!

Different Dimension Yeti Goes Stargazing

Have a told you how much I love indie grab bags? I know, I know, I've told you countless times. I was recently gifted another Different Dimension one in a recent gift exchange and this was one of the stunners in the grab bag. This polish was made as a part of charity auction last year.

Yeti Goes Stargazing 

Yeti Goes Stargazing is a rich blue-teal base with scattered holo and shredded glitter mixed in.

Collection: N/A

Color: This is one of the most richly pigmented holographic polishes I've come across. It is absolutely stunning. I love the richness and saturation of this blue-teal color. I love jewel-tones and they make amazing bases for holographic colors.

Formula: Excellent formula I used 2 coats here. It applied easily and smoothly.

Price: N/A. The only way I assume you can snag this one now is through luck with a grab bag like I did.

Overall: Different Dimension really knows how to make holographic polishes. They're definitely on my very short list of indies who make my favorite holos. They always have some special touch added either through glitter or flakies that keep them from just being ordinary holos. The color itself in this is gorgeous, but the other added holo bits and bobs gives this polish depth and pizazz.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 *Golden* Paint Splatters

Happy Friday!

Different Dimension Totally 2.0

I've mentioned before that I love indie grab bags. I really think indie grab bags are my favorite way to shop indies. I'm entirely too overwhelmed and too busy to keep track of what is available in the indie market. It's just too hard to narrow down favorites and make decisions, so grab bags are perfect for someone like me. I always tend to put them on wishlists too for gift exchanges which is how I ended up with this Different Dimension beauty!

Totally 2.0

Totally 2.0 is a neon highlighter yellow with scattered holo.

Collection: 80's Baby All Grown Up Summer 2015

Color: I'm not really a yellow polish person at all, unless it's really special. This one is pretty special. It's very blinding and I love the saturation of color. The holo effect in here is subtle, but I prefer it that way. It gives this polish some dimension and depth.

Formula: The formula on this was OK. It does have some typical yellow polish traits. I used 3 coats here and you can tell the formula is a bit thinner in some spots. It was easy to apply though. In hindsight, I should have added a top coat because this does dry down to a satin finish.

Price: N/A. This one isn't available for individual purchase, but it could end up in a grab bag!

Overall: I do really like Totally 2.0 even though I'm not a big yellow fan. I love the vibrancy of this shade and the subtle holo effect. The formula was easy to apply, though it did have some expected yellow polish properties. All in all, a nice polish.

My Rating: 4 out of 5 Paint Splatters

Happy Friday!

Different Dimension Magic Mirror

I've mentioned before I'm terrible at keeping up with FB groups especially fan ones. I really don't fangirl over brands, so I'm not heavily invested in groups. I love a few brands and I'm their groups, but I don't keep up with them daily. It's something I should really try to work on because I could easily miss out on group customs like this Different Dimension one I have for you today. Thankfully, I was on top of this one and was able to snag it!

Magic Mirror

Magic Mirror is black linear holo with iridescent color shifting flakes. 

Collection: Different Dimension May Group Custom

Color: Holos are very common place these days, so I like when brands add some magic to their holos. This is exactly what was done with Magic Mirror. It starts out with a superb black holo, but it has these beautiful iridescent color flakes added in that give this polish some added dimension. It's stunning! 

Formula: Excellent formula. I used 2 coats above. 

Price: N/A. This was group custom that is no longer available. If you love Different Dimension, so I highly recommend joining the FB group so you don't miss out on future ones. 

Overall: Magic Mirror is a stunner. I love the complexity of this shade. I adore Different Dimension altogether. If you're a fan of holos with added pizzazz and bling Different Dimension is definitely the brand for you. 

My Rating: 5 out of 5 *Golden* Paint Splatters

Happy Wednesdsay! 

Different Dimension Moonbeam

I really appreciate when indies don't run out of colors or keep past collections in stock. It's rare for me to buy colors or collection as soon as it is released. I like to leisurely shop or take time to determine if I really want something. Different Dimension's The Dream Team collection caught my eye this past holiday season especially the rose gold Moonbeam shade. I didn't get around to buying it then, but when Missi from Different Dimension shared a swatch of it in recent weeks, I was reminded that I needed to have it.

Moonbeam

Moonbeam is a rose gold polish with added holo microglitters, sterling silver plated flakies and shimmers.

Collection: Different Dimension The Dream Team Winter/Holiday 2015

Color: Who doesn't love rose gold? I do even though rose gold colors tend to blend into my pinky skin tone. I think they're gorgeous. This color is so multi-dimensional with the explosion of flakies, shimmer, and glitter. This is a very opaque glitter bling city on the nails. It is absolutely stunning. I think also if you have lighter toned skin this will read as a nude/neutral on you despite it being so glittery.

Formula: Superb formula. I used 2 coats, and honestly I think some people could get away with 1 coat. It's a very condensed formula, but not difficult to apply in the least. I do use 2 coats of top coat on this, not because it dries gritty or textured. I just found that a second coat of top coat took from shiny to glossy.

Price: This is $12 on Different Dimension's site. This is a bit of a pricier polish for me, but well worth it considering the color and the excellent formula.

Overall: I wish I had bought this when it was released in 2015 because it definitely would of been on my Top 25 of 2015 list. Moonbeam is a stunning rose gold color with a beautiful multi-dimensional finish. This is an all star polish and a must have in my opinion.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 *Golden* Paint Splatters

Happy Monday!

Different Dimension Mic Drop

I've never bought a group custom until now. I'm terrible about following indie FB groups. I'm in a handful including Portal to a Different Dimension, but I hardly ever remember to check it along with the other 20+ groups I'm in. I am horrific multi-tasker. I don't know how people follow and keep up to date with so many groups. It hurts my brain to think about it. I don't know what kind of luck I had to come across this polish in my feed, but I did. I've heard about other groups doing customs before, but never was able to catch them (the bad multi-tasking thing). I was able to spot this one though and I needed this polish!

Mic Drop

Mic Drop is a hot pink creme base with golden holographic glitter.

Collection: Different Dimension March 2015 Group Custom

Color: You know how I feel about golden holographic glitter? If a polish has golden holographic glitter I must have it. Mic Drop is insanely awesome. I love this hot hot pink with that gold glitter. It's bright, summery, and and definitely my type of color.

Formula: Excellent formula. I used 2 coats above. This applied smoothly and easily.

Price: Sadly, this is no longer available as it was a group custom that had a 72 hour purchase window. That being said, I do believe group customs will be continually for Different Dimension so be sure to join Portal to a Different Dimension so you can get in on the action..

Overall: I adore Mic Drop. This is vibrant and peppy shade that I adore. You know I love that golden holographic glitter, and that's what makes this polish for me. This polish is a stunner!

My Rating: 5 out of 5 *Golden* Paint Splatters

Happy Friday!

Different Dimension Cosmologically Speaking Part 2

*The following products were provided to me in exchange for my honest review. 

I have some more Cosmprof pretties I received at the Cocktails & Colors party. This collection is from Different Dimension made by Missi Barry. I have had a handful of Different Dimensions on my wishlist for awhile now, but never got around to purchase any. I'm kicking myself now, because Different Dimension should of been a mainstay in my nail polish collection awhile ago. These polishes are amazing!

Cosmic Ray

Cosmic Ray is a fuchsia pink holo with holo micro glitter.

Retrograde 

Retrograde is a bronze holo with holo micro glitter.

Space-Time

Space-Time is a teal-green holo with holo and blue micro glitter.

Blue Shift

Blue Shift is a bright blue holo with holo micro glitter.

Quasar

Quasar is a lilac linear holo with holo micro glitter.

Absolute Zero

Absolute Zero is a champagne-nude holo with holo micro glitter.

Collection: Different Dimension Cosmologically Speaking Part 2.

Colors: These are intense and saturated colors. I was blown away with how opaque and pigmented these holos were. I love the intensity of these colors, and the holo is STRONG. These are not shy holos at all. These holos were so strong they were messing with my camera!

Formula: Absolute polish perfection. These were the best holos I've ever used formula wise. These glided on my nails with ease. They were so easy to apply. I barely had to do any clean up with these. I used 2 coats on all swatches, but there are few here that could easily get away with one they were so opaque.

Price: The polishes are $12.00 individually or $66.00 for the entire set on Different Dimension's site. Also, if you use the coupon code CPNA2015 you can get 30% OFF your entire order through 8/31/15!

Overall: The Cosmologically Speaking collection has some of the best holos and nail polish in general I've come across ever! These colors are rich, intense, and have an amazing holo effect. The formulas on them are all absolutely perfect. Go ahead, with that coupon code get the entire set. You will not be disappointed. These are hands down contenders for my Top 25 of 2015!

My Rating: 5 out of 5 *Golden* Paint Splatters

Happy Monday!