For millions coming from overseas, between 1892 and 1954 Ellis Island was the gateway into the United States. These little polishes traveled all the way from Australia and arrived at my door in NYC – and it seems they stopped through Ellis Island for a tour!
The first time I laid eyes on Ozotic polishes I fell in love and was heartbroken simultaneously. That first swatch was of Ozotic 528 layered over 506. Practical Amy, however, decided these would be unobtainable but I would still enjoy all the lovely pictures fellow bloggers share.
How my boyfriend ended up picking out Ozotic 506 and 528 as birthday presents – EXACTLY the two colors I was lusting for - is a big mystery. I must have mentioned the brand once. But he went online, found the retailer Picture Polish, looked at some pictures and picked out the two he liked the best. Good picks, boyfriend!
Ozotic 506 defines the word duochrome multichrome. 506 looks turquoise or blue in direct light, then (depending on the angle of the light) transitions into a warm purple, then a glowing golden red. Below, 506 is layered over black.
Ozotic 528 is a multichrome glitter. The color progression is similar to 506 in the way that turquoise is the main color, followed by purple, then golden red. Each color is just a little more brilliant than its 506 counterpart. 528 looks great over 506 or over black, but I also recommend using it over a pinky-purple such as China Glaze Stella or Zoya Yasmeen.
Here is 528 layered over 506 - I wanted to make sure I captured the blue, the purple, the red, and every color in between!
I’m so happy these Ozotic polishes found their way into my collection. While I first resisted them because of the price, now that I have them, I would not have known what I was missing had these not been a gift J If you’re debating purchasing them over the price… I say they’re worth it!
Ozotic polishes can be purchased online at Picture Polish. Shipping has been lowered to 8 Australian dollars (up to 2 polishes... shipping rates increase with more bottles), which is about $8.60 US.
Ozotic polishes can be purchased online at Picture Polish. Shipping has been lowered to 8 Australian dollars (up to 2 polishes... shipping rates increase with more bottles), which is about $8.60 US.
Gorgeous!I'm so happy to hear that the shipping cost has been lowered, I think I may finally be able to justify buying these for myself. I did suggest them as future gifts from the boyfriend too, so we'll see what happens. ;)
ReplyDeleteOooh beautifull. :D
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!
ReplyDelete*sigh* I debated about getting these but could not justify the price. I'm a broke, unemployed college student so I can't afford anything like this. Someday... someday!
ReplyDeleteI wish my nail polish can talk D:
ReplyDeleteOMG I NEED THESE POLISHES LIKE NOW! Ugh. I haven't even looked to see how much they cost - I'm sure they're a pretty penny.
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous and how lucky he got the exact two you wanted! I am glad they lowered the shipping price, maybe I'll be able to swing a couple for myself one day soon.
ReplyDeletethose polishes are soo beautiful!
ReplyDelete<3 BB
Nails and Noms, hehe they do make a great gift
ReplyDeleteChaosButterfly and BMR, they're even better IRL
Fiona, until then - there are pics all over the internet to enjoy!!!
LadyLuck, yep these guys have minds of their own
Megan, the lowered shipping helps a bit
Nicole, I hope you do! There are lots of fun ones to pick from!
BeautyBehaved, they are even more sparkly in person if you can believe it:)
These are incredible!
ReplyDeleteFantastic - I love 506. It's one of my favourites :)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! Those two are on my wish list as well. Gah can't wait to get them some day.
ReplyDeleteAmazing combo ! So funny your boyfriend picked up the colors you wanted ! ;)
ReplyDeleteSo many bloggers are posting about ozotics, and I'm envy more and more :D
ReplyDeleteThey are sooooo gorgeous! I love them, but they're still too expensive for me (especially the shipping :/).
ReplyDeleteinsanely beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeletei really wanted this polish hope in september i can buy this
Ooo, love that combo! It's so pretty, and I love how those polishes are constantly changing colors!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors! And that boyfriend is a keeper!
ReplyDeleteLove these shades! The picture of the polishes at Ellis Island is adorable!
ReplyDeleteVijii, they are even more amazing in real life!
ReplyDeleteClaire, I can't wait to try 506 over something else now
Liz, at least they're available and not HTF yet
Honey_lili, I couldn't believe it!!!
gnoma, yes I love to see all the swatches everyone shares
Elsa, they are a lot... but perfect for a present
chell, it's great that the shipping is less than it was
Amanda, there are so many colors I can't comprehend how it works lol
Kay, he is!!!
Katie, hehe I can't believe these polishes came from so far away, it seemed fitting!
I saw this combo or one similar on others blog, at first looks like it would be too much (multichrome + miultichrome glitters on top), but the more I see it, the more I want to try it :D
ReplyDeletewow, they are SO shiny! Did you put a topcoat on as well? Or is it just the nail varnish?
ReplyDeletesoooo pretty. love.
ReplyDeleteSmaltoitaliano, oooo no it's totally not too much hehe
ReplyDeletelucy, I didn't put a top coat over 506 (because I knew I was going to put 528 right over it) but there is a top coat over the pictures with 528. They ARE really shiny!
Pam, I love all the colors, it's like looking at a rainbow!
Wow....these two shades are incredible! The layering combo is awesome; I can look at all the shifting colour for hours...lol!! Your boyfriend chose well, Amy! Maybe now that the shipping charges have been lowered, I'll give them a try. Lovely, lovely swatches!
ReplyDeleteDrool! I want them both! (:
ReplyDeleteEugenia and Michelle - I totally recommend getting these!!!
ReplyDeleteokey, I'm jealous now. :)
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ReplyDeleteUgh, let's try this again with better grammar ...
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome ... but I'm still too poor to own these.
lol loodie, start dropping hints! They're great presents!
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