I made the most of Cirque’s anniversary sale recently, and invested in a few polishes I’d been lusting after. Cirque Hustle is one of those, and I have a little nail art after the swatch.
Cirque Hustle left hand
Cirque Hustle
I have a thing for these chartreuse, slightly muddy looking, yellow-greens. I bought two of Maybelline’s Pow Green as a result (note to self: update the spreadsheet!).
This is three coats of Hustle. It probably only needs two, but I wanted to show its full potential.
I don’t think my photos are 100% colour accurate. In normal UK daylight it is closer to a mustardy tone than nearly neon like the photos show. But I would also say that it dries ever so slightly darker than the bottle.
Of course, it also has that subtle lavender scent that Cirque polishes are famous for. The scent definitely hangs around on me for a few days.
Cirque Hustle right hand
Polish and tools
Cirque Hustle
AEngland Camelot
Base coat and top coat
Clean up brush (I’ve just started using this brush from Clear Jelly Stamper)
What’s Up Nails Arrows stencils
Tweezers
Cirque Hustle and AEngland Camelot
After my base colour and a layer of top coat was set, I applied the vinyls. Make sure your base is set hard before you start or you’ll risk pulling it up later.
Camelot is beautifully opaque so it only takes one coat to cover. I pull my vinyls off straight away for a clean line.
Once your design has dried a bit, go ahead and apply top coat. I use Seche Vite because I find it the best for not smearing or streaking nail art, and of course it dries and sets unbelievably fast.
Cirque Hustle left hand nail art
I hope you like this! It’s a bit of a love/hate colour I think. Would you wear it?
June 20, 2016
Oh my word, that is a very bright colour! I think it’s perfect for those dreary grey and rainy days we’ve been having. We need more colour 🙂
June 20, 2016
Thank you! I agree, it hardly feels like summer at the moment
June 20, 2016
Wow! Your nails always so look so impressive! Another gorgeous colour x
June 20, 2016
Thanks Hannah! I’m so fickle, but I love this shade too.
June 20, 2016
Ooo love this, will have to try this brand, I’ve tried so many bright ones recently (other brsnds) thst needs a few coats to stand out but then a few seems to be too many and it smudges 🙁 xx
June 20, 2016
It’s one of my favourite brands. I ordered direct because of the offer, but if you are in the UK try http://rainbow-connection.co.uk/ instead. Annette who owns that shop is amazing.
June 20, 2016
Oh my god I love the yellow and black combo, it reminds me of the film Taxi for some reason!
June 21, 2016
Haha! For me, yellow and black is Kill Bill
June 21, 2016
Wow very bright perfect for when we need a bit of sunshine in our life.
June 21, 2016
Thanks Joanna! I definitely need a bit of brightness at the moment 🙂
June 21, 2016
Wow this is so beautiful and summery. I love it.
June 21, 2016
Thank you! It really brightens up a grey day 🙂
June 21, 2016
Wow, this is a fabulously bright shade, I don’t think I have seen a yellow this yellow this before, they usually end up mustard colour x
June 21, 2016
It is a bit more mustardy in real life, my camera tends to freak out with any shade of green. Won’t do teal either!
June 21, 2016
oh that is very very bright. You could not possibly feel gloomy with that on your nails!
June 21, 2016
Exactly what I was thinking Helen, thank you!
June 22, 2016
Wow, that is certainly very bright – not sure i am brave enough to wear that colour
June 22, 2016
Thanks Kara! I don’t think it’s quite this bright in real life, the lights amped it up a bit.
June 22, 2016
That’s a really good but simple look. Black on yellow works well I think
June 22, 2016
Thanks Zena. Sometimes a simple contrast and bold shapes work the best 🙂
June 22, 2016
My mummy had a neon yellow colour on her nails last week and got so many lovely comments – its such an awesome colour!
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June 22, 2016
I normally can’t get enough neons in January when it’s grey, to brighten up my life – I didn’t think I’d want them in June!
June 23, 2016
Such a perfect shade for summer!
June 25, 2016
I know! I do love a bright shade for the summer 🙂
June 23, 2016
Your nails look lovely, although yellow isn’t a colour i would personally pick! 🙂
June 25, 2016
It’s definitely a marmite shade – love it or hate it 😉