"As we move into 2014, let's take a moment to look back at the past year and appreciate some amazing polishes!
At first I was just going to do a top 10 list - but somehow polishes just kept getting added! I finally settled on my favorite number, lucky 13. I would also like to note, this in no way is all of my favorites for the year. I have been lucky enough to review so many beautiful polishes this past year, a fact I am so grateful for! A few have stood out more than others though, and I would love to share them with you - and I also want to thank you for your support in 2013 as well. Without my followers I would be no where, and I hope you know how much you mean to me! So let's get started on this list, dear reader.
5. Chirality - "Soska"
I am grateful to Chirality, not just for the kindness and opportunities to swatch they have given me, but also because they have introduced me to some amazing horror film creators I never would have known about otherwise! Soska is a striking true black linear holo based on the amazing Soska twins, two wonderful gals with a chilling list of films under their belts. I love the unique inspirations behind Chirality's polishes - plus it's not easy to make a black holo that doesn't lean grey. For these reasons I applaud them, and look forward to seeing what other ghastly inspirations they find in the new year!"
Check all the winners here!
-Sylv
"Now on to these sickeningly beautiful polishes!
Soska is a black linear holo.
When I say Black Holo, I don't mean dark grey holo. I mean black like the inky void. This polish is the truest Black holo I have ever gotten to try, and I loooove it.
Two layers finds opaqueness, and I used a thin layer of Poshe topcoat, which did not dull the holo effect. I can't tell you how awesome it is to see no greying from the holographic pigment - A real must have!
The holo itself is strong and very colorful, giving the full spectrum of colors on each nail in most light. It's almost like a pitch black base and a sparkling rainbow were meant to go together!" (full piece here)
"And here is the stunning Soska.
Soska was named after the (in)famous Soska Twins...aka the Twisted Twins.
If you are a fan of horror movies, especially the more underground variety, you may know the Soska sisters from such films as American Mary, Dead Hooker In a Trunk as well as the upcoming See No Evil 2 and ABC's of Death 2. They are a writing, producing, directing and acting powerhouse team, check them out.
They've also got an upcoming release in XX, an all-female horror anthology.
Soska is the creme de la creme of holo. It was virtually a one coat polish!
This is the first true linear holo that Chirality has done and they blew it out of the barn. Even my boyfriend oooohed and aaaahed all over it when he saw it!
This does show the polish at 2 coats, but that was just for photography sake. The formula is spectacular and the holo rainbow in this polish is to die for!" (full piece here)
"On to the polish!!
First lets check out Chirality's new labels!
I think they are very fun and make me think of the 80's. hahaha I dont know why. I think they look better and are easier to see but I do wish they were are transparent on the darker colors.
This is Soska.
This polish was inspired by the Soska Twins.
They make horror movies including the one I mentioned above as well as Dead Hooker in a Trunk.
For this polish I used two coats that covered incredibly well." (full piece here)
-Sylv
Jen and I had the thrill of a lifetime when we got the incredibly rad offer to have a nail polish named after us, 'Soska' by Chirality Nail Polish. We got sent them and wore them all throughout the filming of SEE NO EVIL 2 Movie; they stay on beautifully and the color is a holographic black that looks like gasoline mixed with the night sky, fucking radness.
It is part of the new line "Black is the New Black" and will be available at both of their online stores on Nov. 16:
http://www.chirality.bigcartel.com/
and
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChiralityNailPolish
Haven't changed our color since we got it and don't see any plans to change it - hook yourself up and send us pics.
-Sylv