SquareHue May 2015: The Decades – 1940

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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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SquareHue May 2015 Review & Swatches. Inspired by 1940s, this mini collection of bright nail polishes pays homage to Mickey's Sorcerer's Hat, end of WWII, and Mambo >>  http://bit.ly/1HiHJD9 | via @glamorableIn 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.

SquareHue May 2015 Review & Swatches. Inspired by 1940s, this mini collection of bright nail polishes pays homage to Mickey's Sorcerer's Hat, end of WWII, and Mambo >>  http://bit.ly/1HiHJD9 | via @glamorableThe 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.

SquareHue May 2015 Review & Swatches. Inspired by 1940s, this mini collection of bright nail polishes pays homage to Mickey's Sorcerer's Hat, end of WWII, and Mambo >>  http://bit.ly/1HiHJD9 | via @glamorableThe 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?

SquareHue May 2015 Review & Swatches. Inspired by 1940s, this mini collection of bright nail polishes pays homage to Mickey's Sorcerer's Hat, end of WWII, and Mambo >>  http://bit.ly/1HiHJD9 | via @glamorableTHE 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.

What do you think about this collection? Let me know in the comments below!


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