Rock This Town, I believe, was the first of these sets to hit the blog scene so I've left it for last, not really confident that I'm going to tell you much different from the other bloggers about it. I got mine from Barney's, though I had thought it was to be a Nordstrom exclusive, and now it's available on
LippmannCollection.com. You have options depending on how you like to shop. This one is a stunner.
It comes in a pretty metallic gold gift box.
Open it up for shimmery sparkly goodness and a happy holidays from Ms. L herself.
A flash pic to show off the metallic box. It really is pretty, looks like wrapping paper. The kind I have to put ribbons all over because it just isn't gaudy enough for me. I think Christmas should be ridiculously gaudy.
Moon Dance, the one on the right in the above photos. It's a lovely pinky rosey bronze with a ridiculous amount of shimmer in it. These are smooth, not glitters. I happen to prefer the shimmer to the glitter, but it's a personal preference. It appears to have some duo to it, it's really lovely and the reason I shelled out for this set.
Another shot of it. Nice clean cuticles so easy to handle and control. Not surprising. I just love this, it appears to be lit from within.
Chain Reaction. More gold, more duo...look what is happening around the curve of the nails. It goes from gold to chestnut as the light hits at different angles due to the natural curve to my nails. Another total stunner.
The gold and bronze shimmer in this just lights it up. It's amazing. You've ordered this by now, right? No? What the hell are you waiting on?
OH! Waiting to see this one? Phoenix Rising. Not only is the name cool but the color is....
It's a rusty, metallic, shimmery....
...
Glow of familiar.
**facepalm**
No. Not again.
ERMAGERD!!!
Can you figure out which two are now buttered?
The ring and pinky. It's just enough different that I don't feel terrible about having both? Especially given that the others in this collection are so stunning. But...psht. Dang it, you know? They're close enough that I might not have bothered. Seriously. The butter has less shimmer (This is Shag, incidentally) and is described as a warm orange burgundy. I think I would simply say rust mixed with Autumn leaves. It's lovely. So is Phoenix Rising. But if I find something this close I think I gotta tell ya. Don't you? Right?
**sigh**
Each one of the sets I've reviewed for you is beautiful. But...I've shown you some comparisons. I guess you have to decide for yourself if you think they're close enough to call dupes or if they're worth the bucks. I guess I did a great job stimulating the economy, huh?
I don't really regret the purchases. I can't. It's done. But this is why I like to see them in person before I spend a wad. Know what I'm sayin?
Happy Talons!
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