Models Own Velvet Goth Collection: Sardonyx & Absinthe

just before christmas i ordered two nail polishes from luxola.com. they were from the models own velvet goth collection, which includes five shades total. i only picked the two i liked best though – sardonyx and absinthe – and having been bought during the holiday season they proved to be rather festive choices.

the velvet goth polishes are glitter formulas that dry into a gorgeous matte — though admittedly i still use a topcoat afterwards to get a glossy finish. they come in pretty bottles that have velvet-covered caps and are incredibly lush and sparkly inside, though the glitters border on the chunky spectrum of things. application is a bit tricky since the polishes are quite thick, and i find that i have to work quickly – but carefully – since these dry within just a few seconds.

that said i still enjoy these colors, especially for more festive occasions, but i am certain they will prove to be useful any time of year. below are my swatches for both:

*models own sardonyx with clear topcoat

*models own sardonyx with white & gold glitter tips

*models own absinthe with clear topcoat