Ga-De Rhodolite Garnet

I decided to shorten my nails. After a loooooong time of keeping them long, I decided that it actually looked like a witch (or maybe it was just a Halloween inspiration?) and I decided to go short. Well, nothing to worry really because they grow way too fast for my liking. And besides, I still have a few manis featuring my long witchy nails that I haven't showed you yet. But just so you know, this is how short I decided to go.

What do you think? I am really liking this length. It does have some disadvantages in terms of "canvas space", but I am hoping to find other walk arounds. And in the meantime, I will show you Ga-De Rhodolite Garnet.  Ga-De is a local brand that is available here. They have a really nice variety of colors and finishes, and you can usually get them on discount in the major drug stores. 

taken under artificial lighting indoors

Rhodolite Garnet is a sort of multi chrome that shifts from deep red to hot fuchsia, through some berry shades. It has red and magenta flakie shimmer, easy to work with formula and nice pigmentation. It was opaque in two coats and dried to a satin finish that is so smooth it almost looks metallic. 

Taken outdoors in direct sun

Taken outdoors in direct sun

And since I wanted to point the interest at my now almost nubbin tips, I added some water decals of golden swirls to them.

Taken outdoors in direct sun

Taken outdoors in direct sun

Taken outdoors in direct sun

taken under artificial lighting indoors

What do you think of either the new length or the polish? I think I am liking them a lot!