Sunday, July 14, 2013

Rose Bower - a-england

I am so excited to show you this polish today, mainly because I was so very excited to wear it. The lovely Adina from a-england has done it again, making 5 holographic beauties in the Burnes-Jones Dream collection. I won't get in to the inspiration behind the collection, other than to say it is inspired by paintings by Sir Edward Burne-Jones - a series titled 'The Legend of Rose Bower' - depicting the fairy tale we all know and love, The Sleeping Beauty. My reason for not getting into it is simply that I could do it no justice. I really recommend popping over to Ommorphia Beauty Bar, Eugenia has such a beautiful way with words, so fitting for this sort of collection. Anyway, on to the first polish that I tried, this is 'Rose Bower'.




 'Rose Bower' is about as eye-catching as you can get in my opinion. Verging on my perfect, dream polish. Red and subtly holographic, let's just say I am one happy camper. I love how in slightly lower light she becomes almost moody and darkened around the edges. So elegant, yet with a slight edge.



Rose Bower, a-england, Burne-Jones Dream, swatch

Rose Bower, a-england, Burne-Jones Dream, swatch
'Rose Bower' is not a true red, but rather a jewel toned ruby, almost cranberry leaning colour. It is just plain gorgeous and incredibly flattering. It feels very sophisticated and classic, but with that edge of holographic sparkle. This polish has the most subtle holographic finish of the collection, but I think it is just right for the shade.


Formula was everything you expect from a-england and more. 1 coat would have been enough except that I always expect to do 2 and so my first coat wasn't very neat, hence a second thin coat was used for these photos. 'Rose Bower' applied like butter, so easy to apply!


a-england polishes can be purchased from a lot of places around the world. Unfortunately, you can only order direct from them if you are in the UK, but be sure to check out their list of worldwide distributors to find a place close to where you live.


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4 comments :

  1. A red holo! How pretty. I drool over a-england polishes already, and now this beauty. One day I am going to own some a-england's too. For now this is going on my ever growing wish list.

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    1. They certainly are drool-worthy polishes ;) once you start with a-England, you won't be able to stop. They really are beautiful, quality polishes! Definitely an absolute favourite brand for me.

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  2. Stunning swatch pictures! I just posted my swatches tonight too :). This polish is just too gorgeous x

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    1. Thank you! And yes another a-england stunner! How does she do it? I'll have to hop over and have a look at your lovely swatches :)

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