Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Shock

Today's polish is another from the Oogie Boys Trio: Shock, by Connecticut-based indie polish maker Octopus Party Nail Lacquer (OPNL). This one is described as "a charcoal mauve holographic with gold flakies, purple/indigo shifting pigment and iridescent purple glitter." Charcoal mauve is an excellent way to characterize this sophisticated mix of dark grey, purple and rose. It's a raisin-y sort of shade with a richly heathered look from abundant finely-milled holographic pigment and copious gold flakes, which gleam brightly as light catches them, interspersed with luminous pinpoint particles of brilliant blue. The holographic display in the sun is jewel-like, a dispersed flare of bold prismatic sparkle that blankets the nail and shades to a deep cinerous hue at the sidewalls.

Application was fantastic. The consistency of Shock is fluid, light and smooth with a medium consistency and a biddable, even, self-leveling glide over the nail, an excellent formula that is a pleasure to work with. Pigmentation is very good, netting evenly opaque coverage in two coats. Cleanup was easy. Shock dries naturally in very good time to a smooth, shiny finish. Topcoat does not in any way interfere with the polish's holographic properties.

Photos show two coats of Shock over basecoat with a topcoat of Seche Vite.

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Shock

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Shock

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Shock

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Shock

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Shock

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Shock

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Shock

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Shock

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Shock

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Shock

The understated, almost neutral color here is beautifully counterpointed by the visual texture and light play of the components -- a delicate, sparkling mist of various particles that gives the finish a rich, glistening aspect. It's a pleasingly stylish look that seems like it would be perfect for work or professional occasions where you want something low-key that's not without an element of sophisticated indie charm. Absolutely lovely!

xo,
Liz