Throwback Tuesday: Opals and Layering

J and I have just recently discovered the joys of layering. Best. Thing. Ever. It gives so much life to cremes and shimmers. Amazing. The Sally Hansen Opals are fantastic layering polishes that we've just rediscovered in my collection.

Sally Hansen Pure White Opal - 1 coat over black

Sarah Says: This is pretty...but not my favorite layering polish. Not by a long shot. My problem is the pigmentation of the base color. It's sort of white and streaky, which makes it difficult to layer this over dark colors. It just isn't a look I fancy. However, this does look quite nice over lighter shades, as long as you don't mind sacrificing some of the intensity of the color you layer it over. And let's face it, the shimmer in this is stunning. :p

Jason Says: We didn't come into loving layering recently. That is all S my friends. I have loved it for quite some time. :-P. This color does tend to give anything you put it over a very filmy, milky finish. It is quite unfortunate since this finish/shimmer is so cool and fantastic. But, it doesn't look as bad over much lighter shades. We will keep you posted on what we find it layers best over. :D

Sally Hansen Red Opal - 1 coat over black

Sarah Says: Whoa. That's some serious shimmer. Over black, this actually kinda reminds me of Ulta Green with Envy. Or maybe Misa Toxic Seduction. Lovely! I don't quite understand the name of this...Red Opal? Well, the base is pink and the shimmer is green. Someone explain this to me, please! I actually like this equally well layered over both dark and light colors. Obviously it looks nice over green or blue, but I also like it over pink and purple. I haven't tried orange...but you could probably get away with it. I feel like sparkle makes everything look super cool.

Jason Says: This is a polish we have been using quite a lot lately to layer with. It has some really kick ass shimmer in it and creates some cool and unique looks we couldn't have come up with without it. It has looked pretty stellar over anything we have yet to put it over. It is versatile and lovely. What more could you ask for from this lovely little lady?

Sally Hansen Wildfire Opal - 1 coat over black

Sarah Says: Definitely my favorite of the bunch! It's just such a wow polish. You've got blue and green shimmer, as well as a little bit of purple-ish pink shimmer. I have yet to find a color that this doesn't look amazing over. Seriously, don't miss out on this. I love using this to spice up a two or three day old manicure. It makes it look brand new! :) My only complaint is the dry time, which is a little long, but totally worth it in my opinion.

Jason Says: There really isn't much more to say on this polish other than it is great. It is a star of the layering polish we own. Definitely gorgeous and unique.

Do you have a favorite opal polish? Other favorite polish for layering? Let us know! We're definitely looking to expand our collection. :)