May is all about the 1940s, which was a tough decade for the world, but with WWII tensions finally over, it was time to learn how to dance mambo and watch Disney cartoons. Although it didn’t receive an Oscar, Fantasia earned an honorary award “for their outstanding contribution to the advancement of the use of sound in motion pictures”.
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In may we got two high gloss cremes and one shimmer nail polish in bright and fun colors. The first one I tried is called Sorcerer’s Hat 1940, which pays homage to Mickey’s hat in Fantasia. I was surprised how sheer it was, because it looked thick and opaque in the bottle. I needed three, and in some instances four coats to achieve the desired coverage, but once my nails were dry, the color turned out great. Despite the gorgeous shade, I think this particular formulation is quite weak and poorly pigmented, definitely not on par with most SquareHue polishes I’ve tried.
The second color is called War Hero 1945, which, of course, commemorates the end of World War II. I would call this one a mustard yellow creme, like those round mustard squeeze tubes. It’s a fun and bright shade, that would work for both Summer and Fall, because it’s kind of unconventional. The formula is a breeze to work with – pigmented, but still runny enough to make the application easy and even; I needed two coats for full coverage.
The last shade is called Mambo 1948, which is a medium-toned reddish rusty orange creme. I would call it a brownish red, too, but it’s definitely the color of rust, which is usually described as a dark orange. Anyhow, I think this color is more appropriate for Fall, but I’m still glad I got it, because it’s my favorite of the bunch. The formula is pigmented to the boot, and the finish is very shiny; if applying a top coat wasn’t my habit already, I don’t think it would have needed one. Beautiful coverage, lovely shade, and wears like iron – what’s not to love?
THE VERDICT: This collection was clearly not inspired by Spring, but the colors can be used all year round. My favorite this time around is Mambo 1948, which I know I will be reaching for often. My least favorite is Sorcerer’s Hat 1940, mostly because its runny and watery formulation, which begged to be pooled into my cuticles and off the sides of my nails.
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That blue shade is gorgeous
It’s very pretty, indeed! And how clever is the inspiration for it? Mickey’s hat in Fantasia is a very iconic color that is hard to recreate, but I think SquareHue did a stellar job!
I love Mambo! I look forward to reading your posts every month on these decade-inspired shades. As I’ve said many times, I think the concept is wonderful. I just couldn’t possibly add 36 new nail polish bottles to my collection or I’d have to move out!
I literally just cleared out my polish stash – ended up giving away 60% of the bottles, only keeping very unique shades and favorites.
I think the yellow and blue are my faves for spring! The brick red would be great for fall as well.
These colors are very versatile, indeed. I can see myself wearing them all year round 🙂
Not a fan of these shades. I think the blue looks best though.
I understand! There are months when I don’t like any of the colors, too.
LOVE Mambo 1948!
You and me both, Destany! What a beautiful color <3
I really like War Hero and Mambo. So fun. I think it is so interesting that SquareHue is doing a decade collection this year.
I am thrilled as well! Can’t wait to find out what they have in stock for us in June and 1950s 😉
I totally dig on brick red cremes like Mambo.
Me, too! It’s a beautiful rusty red 🙂
I have been in the fence about subscribing to this box, but I may go ahead and take advantage of the coupon.
It’s a really nice coupon, they rarely offer discounts like that. I hope you enjoy the polishes!
I like the War Hero color, what a great shade for fall!
Totally agree! I think it would work for both Summer AND Fall.
I love the blue but I’d be disappointed in the other two since they just aren’t my shades.
Blue and yellow aren’t really my shades either, but I as very happy with that rusty red 🙂
This trio is good for 4th of July mani
Right? I’ll be rocking that blue for sure.
I think i like War Hero the best. It’s a different yellow for me. I think I’ve been looking at too much neon lol
It really is a very different yellow, not like in-your-face neon, but more of a mustard bottle yellow, if that makes sense.
WWow that blue!!!
So shiny! 🙂
Such a fun set of colors… most definitely bold for sure. That blue is a show stopper.
The blue is definitely my favorite, so pretty!
I like that yellow a lot.
The blue is my favorite. The other 2 I don’t see myself wearing too often at all