Reprise: Misa Bourbon on the Rocks

Over a year ago I did a post featuring brown polishes, one of which was Misa Bourbon on the Rocks. My nails were the very epitome of nubs in those photos, so short that I couldn't wrap the tips because I had literally no free edge. Thank goodness for the gifts of time and experience. I now have tips to wrap and can hopefully do better justice to the splendid autumnal beauty of Bourbon on the Rocks.

Bourbon on the Rocks was released by Misa as part of the High Society collection for winter 2012. Described by Misa as a "vibrant metallic copper," this polish has a translucent black-tinted jelly-like base carrying superabundant microshimmers in a coppery crimson color. On the nail, it has the appearance of a blackened auburn, with the microshimmers lightening along the axis of light to a gorgeous reddish chestnut color with hints of gold that deepens to black along the edges of the nail. It's a stunning lit from within look in a rich, luxurious color that is perfect for fall.

Application was awesome. Bourbon on the Rocks has a smooth, fluid, dense, almost oily consistency with a velvety glide over the nail and excellent self-leveling properties. Coverages builds easily to opacity in two coats. Cleanup is easy and straightforward with no trace of staining left behind. Bourbon on the Rocks dries naturally in slightly longer than average time to a smooth glossy finish.

Photos show two coats of Bourbon on the Rocks over treatment and basecoat with a slightly bubbly topcoat of Seche Vite to ensure drying of all the layers. I wouldn't want to use this polish without a fast dry topcoat.

Misa Bourbon on the Rocks

Misa Bourbon on the Rocks

Misa Bourbon on the Rocks

Misa Bourbon on the Rocks

Misa Bourbon on the Rocks

Misa Bourbon on the Rocks

Misa Bourbon on the Rocks

Misa Bourbon on the Rocks

Misa Bourbon on the Rocks

Misa Bourbon on the Rocks

It's overcast here again today and the absence of sunlight leaves Bourbon on the Rocks with a vampier look than it has when there is plenty of light, where the microshimmers have a fuller showing than they do in my photos and you see more of the reddish chestnutty color through the black-tinted base. But even so, it's kinda killer, no? Many reviewers classify this color as a burnt or blackened orange, but I prefer to think of it as a reddish brown. Like its namesake! 

I know of at least one polish blogger who listed Bourbon on the Rocks among their favorites for 2012, and I'm surprised there weren't more. To me, it's a stand-out for it's provocative dreamy color and excellent execution. Love this polish!

xo,
Liz