Hey Everyone,
I did these nails quite some time ago, but have been lazy on posting them. I’ve been trying to save my darker and fall like colors for when fall actually does come around. So I haven’t worn any of my China Glaze Safari polishes, except for Desert Sun. I did a simple dotting mani and incorporated China Glaze I’m Not Lion and Orly Au Champagne.
I’m Not Lion, Desert Sun, Au Champagne
I used Desert Sun as my base color and just dotted I’m Not Lion and Au Champagne with different sized dotting tools then finished it off with a clear top coat.
China Glaze Desert Sun
China Glaze Desert Sun
China Glaze Desert Sun
China Glaze Desert Sun
China Glaze Desert Sun
This is a pretty simple dot mani, but I really enjoyed it. The addition of I’m Not Lion really made it awesome. The sparkle that it gave off when it hit the sunlight was crazy pretty!
Did you purchase any of the Safari Collection? Have you worn them yet, or are you like me and just trying to get through all your summer colors first?
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drinkcitra
September 4, 2012 at 5:08 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Desert Sun looks really great on you. I love the added dots! I didn’t get any from this collection, but all the swatches I keep seeing are making it tempting…
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Frosso
September 4, 2012 at 6:15 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Maybe Sally’s will eventually put them on clearance like the did the Hunger Games Collection and you can get them at a good deal
There’s a couple I’m hoping for myself.
LittleMonsterx14
September 4, 2012 at 7:08 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
i love these colors together!
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Frosso
September 4, 2012 at 10:57 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you !
Jessica
September 4, 2012 at 7:08 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I really like how all of these polishes look together, good job
Frosso
September 4, 2012 at 10:58 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks so much
ahhhdri
September 4, 2012 at 8:36 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
very pretty, love the combo of colors!
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Frosso
September 4, 2012 at 10:58 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you, glad you like it!
Jayne
September 5, 2012 at 2:34 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I really love this! The dots totally spruce up this manicure!
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Frosso
September 5, 2012 at 6:59 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks! They were so fun and sparkly
Ashley
September 5, 2012 at 12:22 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
LOVE the glitter dots! How have I never thought of dotting with glitter?! It looks awesome.
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Frosso
September 5, 2012 at 6:57 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You should try it out! It’s a good way to wear glitter without fully committing to the removal process
Nicole
September 6, 2012 at 3:12 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I really love this mani! I never really thought of using INL for dotting but I LOVE the effect! It’s definitely opaque enough to be used, and the holo bits really sparkle. I love that up close shot you did. Cuuute!
I have not been wearing my fall colors (well except when I first got them) so I guess I’m saving them for fall too… guess that time is now 
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Frosso
September 6, 2012 at 4:27 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I was trying not to use my Safari polishes yet, but couldn’t help it and cheated by dotting INL since I still technically think it’s not really wearing it. Whats with that sad face? You’re not a fan of fall??? *gasp*
Nicole
September 11, 2012 at 6:07 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I know, I know… you and Cynthia in particular are gonna slap me but I’m NOT a big fan of fall. To me it always means going back to school (although now I’ve been out for like 3 years, but it still brings back those memories) and rain and that summer is over. I love the summer so fall is just “no more summer” to me. I like the pretty trees tho, and sometimes the storminess… don’t pick on me! ;p
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Frosso
September 11, 2012 at 9:31 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
*sigh*…just *sigh*…
Lauren Christie Mary
September 6, 2012 at 10:15 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This Halloween Queen loves your glam pumpkin tips! I have yet to be dissapointed with anything from the Safari collection…love em’ all!
Frosso
September 6, 2012 at 11:15 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
you can turn anything into halloween in your eyes
Lauren Christie Mary
September 6, 2012 at 10:15 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
P.S. I enjoy the animal print looking mat under your awesome mani!
Frosso
September 6, 2012 at 11:15 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks! It’s my brown and tan zebra print placemat thingy on my night stand
Shannon
September 8, 2012 at 11:32 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Love this on you! I got two of the dark ones–Prey Tell and Call of the Wild. Love me some vampy colours, and the weather up here is nice and “fall-y”.
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Frosso
September 8, 2012 at 4:07 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oooo I love vampy colors too, I almost bought some of the darker ones the other day but instead made myself be good.
NailsLikeLace
September 12, 2012 at 10:49 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This is like the perfect fall orange! I love I’m Not Lion paired with it, they complement each other so well!
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Frosso
September 12, 2012 at 10:34 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks! I really enjoy them together too
Cynthia
September 13, 2012 at 5:17 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I have the whole On Safari collection and it’s my 2nd favorite collection of the whole year (Favorite Fall collection so far). I have used all the colors except for the two glitters which is carayzeeeee considering how beautiful I think the glitters are in this collection. Your mani came out really pretty. It’s a little unexpected but really nice.
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Frosso
September 13, 2012 at 9:20 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
China Glaze really did do a great job this year with collections (except for the non-duochrome duochromes). What’s your favorite collection this year? http://www.lacquermesilly.com/wp-admin/edit-comments.php#comments-form