My first combination began with a base of Nicole by OPI Back In My Gloria Days. This shimmering, flecky purple shade is really quite lovely, and I believe I used two coats. Then, I added Nicole by OPI Luke of the Draw on top of it. It's a black jelly base with loads of small and micro silver glitter, and it applied really quite nicely despite the amount of glitter they packed in there! I used three coats for contrast with the purple but you will probably only need two if you're wearing it alone.
My final Ruffian combination used a base of Nicole by OPI Basking in Gloria, a shimmery red polish that was opaque in two coats. I paired it with Nicole by OPI A Phil's Paradise. I really love A Phil's Paradise, it's got an interesting finish to it that is really appealing to me. I used three coats of it here.
All in all, I really like the Ruffian look and will definitely be trying it again! What do you guys think, are you a fan of Ruffians? Which combination appeals most to you? Are any of these shades making your "must buy" list?
Modern Family lacquers should be available now! Polishes retail for $7.99 each at retailers including select Walmart, Target, CVS, Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger, ULTA, H-E-B, Meijer and Duane Reade locations. In Canada, this line will be available for $10.99 each at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart Canada, Jean Coutu, Loblaw, and London Drug.
Products sent for review.
naturally baby's first ruffians are flawless... you butt.
ReplyDeleteThank you Candice, but I think we all know who is the butt in this exchange.
DeleteLol Candice, too funny :)
DeleteAmazing!
ReplyDeletereally lovley...all, but I actually love the second combo- Alex by the books and Nicole.
ReplyDeleteNot a ruffian fan, but I love your second combo.
ReplyDeleteDidn't think I would like these because I'm not a fan of the half moon manis. However. these are really cute. I love your color combos even the last one, and I am not a fan of red. Great job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the 2nd combo. Is there a vid for this?
ReplyDeleteLove the last one! Your top layers look flawless!
ReplyDeleteThis are so pretty! I love the second combination!
ReplyDeletetha last combo is great! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the middle one! Gorgeous combination.
ReplyDeletethe third is my fav ! love love!
ReplyDeleteYours are the only ruffians I've seen that make me sing. Just beautiful...the color combo and application are inspired.
ReplyDeleteReally, really pretty!!!!!
Stunning....love them!
ReplyDeletei've never tried a ruffian either!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this before, really unusual and nice :)
ReplyDeleteAhh, these look amazing on your nails. My nails are wider and so it seems to look as though my polish is growing out... I'm jelly.
ReplyDeletegorgeous <3
ReplyDeleteI love ruffian manicures and all of yours are great! The first one is an especially beautiful combo :)
ReplyDeleteNice ruffians! I haven't tried that style yet...guess I have to put it on my to-do list! Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteI love them all but the teal is my fav, since I love green and green tinted things.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I have yet to try a mani like this, but I doubt it will look as flawless as yours!
ReplyDeleteThe second one is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is an interesting look! I'd heard of Ruffian Manicures a while ago, but had forgotten about them again. Now you've reminded me, I'll have to give it a go! Yours look absolutely fab x x x
ReplyDeleteLove them all ! I never tried to do this type of mani, but i'll try :)
ReplyDeleteyou have the most gorgeous nails! new follower :)
ReplyDeleteI've never tried the ruffian technique, but I will now! It makes your nail beds look nice and long! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAhh, perfect ruffians and great combo choices!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree, free-handing it is definitely the quickest way to go!
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ReplyDeletebeautiful!! I would wish to learn this ruffian technic... Could you post a tutorial?
ReplyDeleteThis is the method that I use: http://www.lacquerized.com/2010/05/how-to-ruffian.html
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DeleteRuffians are a lot easier without the tape guide in my opinion too. Yours are flawless! I LOVE the second ruffian combo!
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ReplyDeleteLuke of the Draw looks like a dupe for OPI's Metallic 4 Life. Love your ruffians!
ReplyDeleteI like that first combination! In general I dislike ruffians--they make the nail look shorter, and the one with the red makes it look like bloody cuticles! >.< But the metallic and glitter is a neat idea, I might give it a try sometime.
ReplyDeleteBack in my Gloria Days and Luke of the Draw- I own both! I can't wait to do cool stuff with them and thanks for posting the cool swatches
ReplyDeleteI love the last combo, silver and pink <3
ReplyDeletePerhaps I will try this, however I will be using guides as i'm not that steady :)
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