notd: opi push and shove

hi guys! i've recently acquired this limited edition polish from opi's gwen stefani line, push and shove, with the lay down that base basecoat. so i wanted to try it out! i also swatched it with a glossy topcoat (sally hansen insta-dry) and matte topcoat (nails inc westminster bridge) on a nail wheel to see why they say not to use a topcoat. this polish has a really awesome chrome effect to it, but because you're not putting topcoat on, it won't last for very long (the box says: "Like all limited engagement events, Push and Shove is intended for One Night Only wear.") ~Lin-chan ^.~

application method, as recommended by opi: 1 coat basecoat and let dry, 2 thin coats polish, no topcoat.

my findings: make sure to buff your nails before applying the basecoat. you'll see every imperfection when you're done if you don't buff first. the first coat of polish is streaky, but the second coat helps cover it nicely. to avoid making streaks in the second coat, you should try not to pass the brush over the same spot multiple times.

glossy topcoat, no topcoat, matte topcoat

the glossy topcoat, is not as mirror-like as not using a topcoat, and the matte topcoated one looks like a frosted mirror, reflecting an abstract image. (i touched that last one a lil too early.. >.< )