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When my dad was in grad school he quit - and joined the circus. Seriously! He was in the circus for a long time, mainly as an acrobat and he sometimes even did the magic sideshow. I loved this when I was a kid - I would always demand that he perform tricks for my friends while I looked on proudly. (My favourite was him doing a handstand on a skateboard and skating back and forth between two driveways!) He's taught me some things along the way, and as a result I have a huge affection for the circus! (Except clowns. Ugh.)
So when I heard about the OPI Femme de Cirque collection, I couldn't help but swoon with nostalgia. The only one I've picked up so far is I Juggle...Men. (Ironic, because even after all this time, I still can't juggle for crap. I breathe fire, ride a unicycle, but I can't juggle. Go figure.) I can see myself picking up the whole collection at some point though, just because I adore the theme and the names!
And I just *LOVE* this topcoat! It is perfection!
I present - OPI I Juggle...Men! (Over Essie Looking for Love.)
I got a little carried away filing my nails down...oops!
Close-up to see the shimmer...
The shimmer in this is much more colourful and beautiful than in my pictures - its insanely hard to capture. Oi. Just trust me, it's beautiful and should be seen in person! I took some bottle pics to try to give you a better idea...
I put this over Essie Looking for Love because I wanted something soft that would coordinate with the shimmer in I Juggle...Men. It would also look great over a dark or contrasting colour , but this is just the mood I was in. The little sparkles in this twinkle pink, purple and blue (NOT silver, like it looks in the picture!) and are just the right size to go seamlessly over any polish without looking contrived - it looks like it just *belongs*. I got so many compliments on this mani it was insane!
So here's to you Dad - maybe one day I will finally learn how to juggle! (And then quit grad school?)
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16 comments:
I wasn't sure of that color but now that I see it I want it!
like :)
Ooh lovely polish, such a nice story too- I loved it!
Great story :D I also love that polish much more than I anticipated.
Love! x
@Morie - I wish I could have captured it better. I have yet to see a photograph that captures the beauty of this polish actually!! Try it, I think you'll love it!
@Tamar - Thanks :)
@LauraSummer - Glad you liked it!!
@Martha - Thank you :) I like sharing little stories like that with you guys! Again, the polish is so much prettier in person!
@Sia - Thank you my friend!
k2k
Always something new with you ladies! I've always loved the circus also. Clowns, no way! I admire people who can do acrobatic tricks, magic and breathe fire. That's really amazing that you can breathe fire and ride a unicycle. I have horrible balance and can't even walk straight without banging into something. Love the top coat. So pretty and sparkly.
@Lucy - The unicycle was definitely due to my dad! He taught me when I was little - I think it's easier to pick things like that up when you're small. I thought it was totally normal too! You go from three wheels (tricycle) to two (bicycle) to one (unicycle)! I learned to breathe fire in college for fire team. My dad came to my first show and was super proud. :)
k2k
I'm in love with the way this looks! I'm waiting for mine in the mail. quite an inpatient wait I might add.
@Lesley - When you get it, let me know what you think!
k2k
Love the story about your dad! Makes me want to quit and join a circus!!
I would think juggling would be a most useful skill for a grad student!
@Liz - Aww thanks :) I fantasize about it all the time!
@Sandi - You would think, right!? Ugh, I fail.
k2k
GOSH' "Vanilla ice" looks exactly like that!
Oh K2K, I think you're juggling just fine. There's just more to it than colored balls or pieces of fruit.
This is lovely, I've been eyeing it up this morning online. I like the whole collection too and think one of the lighter colours could be a perfect nude for me.
Lol! I don't like clowns either, in fact it's a pretty bad phobia for me so I'm not sure about getting the one with clown in the name even though I think that colour may become a favourite! Yes I am insane!
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