Above & Below: Ode to a Ladybug is one of the shades in BB Couture's recently released Ladybug Collection. The photo above is with an Ott light, while the photo below is with a flash.
I received my Ladybug collection yesterday from Kim at Overall Beauty...I'm always amazed at how fast my orders arrive from her. My first choice was Ode to a Ladybug, a coral-red-pink (how's that for a color description!) that's more of a creme with added gold glitter than an actual shimmer. The glitter is fine and delicate, giving it just a hint of sparkle. This is such a pretty shade, and I think it would look just as nice as a pedicure color. I used 2 coats and had a nice application. I love the high gloss finish on BB Couture polishes, as they're one of the few lines that satisfy me without a top coat.
This is a really cool shade :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to see you swatching the Butterfly collection! All the colours look wonderful.
ReplyDeletecute! you should do a ladybug manicure :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I can't wait to see the others.
ReplyDeleteoooh pretty, so bright and springlike - makes me smile
ReplyDeleteI have a soft spot in my heart for ladybugs. When my little girl was 1 she used to stalk them and eat them, like a lion hunting prey. I felt sorry for the little guys as I was digging their crushed bodies from her gummy little mouth.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful colour! I might need the entire collection once my no-buy ends.
ReplyDeleteLovely shade on you. I'm a sucker for that golden shimmer. I'll have to add this to my list of "wants" book. I love ladybugs also. I have a bracelet, earrings and pins that Joan Rivers has in her collection. Love them.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I think I may have underestimated this collection. Ignore my previous comment where I said I was unimpressed or it wasnt my thing, I LOVE this colour.
ReplyDeleteThis one is really pretty! Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteThis looks beautiful on you! can't wait to see the rest!
ReplyDeleteOoo, that is so pretty!
ReplyDeletePhyrra~it was a little different shade than what I think of when I think 'Ladybug', but I really like it!
ReplyDeleteSkulda~it looks like a pretty collection! I need to get busy swatching :)
Angie~I should, shouldn't I?!! My art skills when it comes to nails is not all that great though.
Jessica~I thought Manbug would be my favorite, but now that I see them, it's hard to pick.
Cali369~it is Spring-like! At first, it seemed so bright after the darkness of Fall/Winter, but it is very pretty.
Bella Sugar Cosmetics~oh no! That's awful, but yet funny :)
Pinkginger~I'm glad I got it. Then I saw the Butterfly collection come out and had I known, I probably would've gotten them both at the same time to save on shipping, but I'm happy with this set and the shades.
Lucy~I have always liked Ladybugs too. And you know I love the gold shimmer :)
SilhouetteScreams~ha-ha! I sometimes think along those lines too, then I see it and realize I judged too quickly. It's a beautiful shade though.
Never Enough Nails~thank you, I'm glad you like it :)
Pam~it seems I'm always behind on my swatches! I wanted to do these all in a row, but actually left this on for 3 days...with no wear or chipping! I seldom leave a polish on that long, but I really loved the way this looked.
gildedangel~thank you! Such a nice shade, not quite red, not quite pink with a hint of coral.