Lippmann Ruby Red Slippers Nail Lacquer
Lippmann Collection Ruby Red Slippers Nail Lacquer ($35.00 for 3 0.5 oz. lacquers) is part of Lippmann’s “Celebrate” Nail Lacquer Set, which features three shades of nail lacquers (two new and limited to the set–at least for now).
Ruby Red Slippers is, quite possibly, one of the most beautiful nail lacquers I’ve ever seen. It’s absolutely stunning. It’s a burgundy-black jelly base with two sizes of red glitter–small glitter particles mixed with larger, hexagon-shaped glitter. The combination of the two glitter sizes is unique and fun, but just the dark base with the rich ruby red glitter is gorgeous. I know in the photos the red seems a little fiery, but when I look at my nails in natural lighting, I see more of a scarlet, ruby red.
The formula stays on with minimal tip wear when I used it with Zoya’s Color Lock System (base, top, and fast drying coats). It’s easy to apply, and the glitter doesn’t seem to drag much, so you do get a nice look. As with most glitters, you won’t necessarily get a 100% uniform look, but it doesn’t bother me. I used just two medium-thick coats to get a good, solid look with plenty of sparkle.
I know some dislike the clean-up rituals associated with glitter polishes, but I didn’t find it too time consuming or difficult. My technique is to take a cotton pad soaked in remover and let it sit on my nail for about 2-3 seconds (just press the pad against the nail), then move to another nail, repeat… and then go back and remove the polish.
Bottom Line: LOVE THIS. The kit is $35, and you do get this plus two other polishes (and let me say, Super Star is divine–will review it separately), so I absolutely think the value on these is fantastic, considering Lippmann lacquers usually retail for $16 a pop.
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- Product: 30/30
- Value: 9/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
Recommendation: If you love glittery nails, I think these are tops. They’re great shades for fall and winter, but Ruby Red Slippers just blows my mind!
Availability: Nordstrom
LuvJ
Thursday, October 22, 2009
LOVE! I actually tried looking for this trio in-store to no avail. They have another set but it didn’t *spark* my interest as much as these shades..
Zee
Thursday, October 22, 2009
A dupe for this is Fortune Teller by China Glaze
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
I’ll have to check it out!
j
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Fortune Teller has orange glitter, not red. Still a very pretty shade though.
Paloma
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Zee, I think you meant to post this in the Superstar post, as Fortune Teller is more of a bronze and this is a deep red.
shontay
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Whoa! I need RRS now!
cecile =)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
that colour is absolutely beautiful! i love the way it glitters,
Erin
Thursday, October 22, 2009
I’m not usually a big nail polish person, but that is stunning!
Rachael
Thursday, October 22, 2009
So unique, love it!
Rae
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Oh my goodness! That is INCREDIBLY gorgeous.
And thus, this year’s Christmas wishlist is started :P
@marilyn_nicole
Thursday, October 22, 2009
LOVE IT! I like the different sizes in the glitter!
ChristineDior
Thursday, October 22, 2009
ZOMG!!! I will visit Nordstrom soon :)
Tavia
Thursday, October 22, 2009
I think it can be used for a special occasion, but I don’t like glittery nail polishes and the color is not on my taste.
renea
Thursday, October 22, 2009
this is my favorite of the whole set! so hot!
Patty
Thursday, October 22, 2009
I think I just died. I must have this.
Macaddict
Thursday, October 22, 2009
OOOOoohhhhhh!!!!! b(and then speechless) :-)
amy
Thursday, October 22, 2009
So beautiful and I love the bling bling red!
Taryn
Thursday, October 22, 2009
I am not a fan of polish, but I might make an exception here. How stunning is that??
I bet it’s a bear to remove though, right?
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
Not too bad! It took me a few seconds longer per nail than regular polish, but it wasn’t bad :)
laura
Thursday, October 22, 2009
this is what the style black polishes SHOULD be like!
Sadee
Thursday, October 22, 2009
You’re so right! I totally agree. these are AMMAAZING
Christy
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Lovely! I hope I can find this.
Lorna
Thursday, October 22, 2009
i like it and i keep on eyeing the set. however, i am not overly fond of chunky glitter in nail polish because it is so hard to get out. i hope i get to see this in store.
Marianna
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Are you really not going to mention the disaster that is Funky Chunky?
rose
Friday, October 23, 2009
i just ordered this on nordstrom.com (backordered til 11.30 grr) based on the 2/3 we saw…i was wondering why the black one wasn’t reviewed or photo’d. what’s wrong with it?
Marianna
Friday, October 23, 2009
It’s really ugly. It’s a semi sheer black base with big black glitter. After 2 coats it just looks like lumpy black polish, as if you don’t know how to apply polish. It’s not any better if you try to wear it sheer.
You can find pics of it on several nail blogs, pretty sure Scrangie.com has em.
The other 2 polishes are gorgeous and probably make up for it :)
rose
Monday, October 26, 2009
thanks! i took your advice and blog-searched it. and you’re right…ick. but, i do agree that the other two make up for it! :-)
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
I didn’t try it, that’s why :) It just didn’t grab me like the other two did, and I thought both were great colors that deserved their own posts!
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
I haven’t tried it, so I couldn’t tell you! I just got excited about Ruby Red Slippers!
Kristine
Friday, October 23, 2009
That is STUNNING! I just saw their Happy Birthday polish in Karens blog as well, and realized I really need to get into this brand!
Ribbons
Friday, October 23, 2009
I loooove that, its so perfect for opening Christmas presents, haha!! I guess Ill have to find a dupe in England somewhere.
My mum bought me a similar one for Christmas when I was about 12 (10 years or so ago) and it was a clear base with silver and purple glitter just like that (the hexagons were little hearts tho), I doubt Ill be able to find that brand again but I know it was cheap so might try Claires. Or just find a good red glitter to go over black.
Tali
Friday, October 23, 2009
LOVE IT!!! I love it and want it! :)
Chiara
Friday, October 23, 2009
LOVE! Its a stunning color.
Wilcoa
Friday, October 23, 2009
So beautiful and perfect for the holiday!
Rosie
Friday, October 23, 2009
Wow, that is so pretty.
Marina
Friday, October 23, 2009
Saint William H. Macy :O its gorgeous! but… but… this brand isnt available in my country :(
Melissa
Friday, October 23, 2009
Ummmm so where can I buy this? Are these available online? Im in love!
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
Nordstrom!
Paloma
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Christine, do you know of a decent dupe for this? I am not paying that much for polish :/
Christine
Friday, November 6, 2009
I don’t know a single dupe, Paloma! I’m, admittedly, not the most dupe savvy for nail polish, though.