If you check out nail blogs, you’ll no doubt see that the a-england Burne-Jones Dream Collection has been receiving a lot of love from nailphiles.
I can see why people are digging it! 🙂 The formulas are so pigmented and smooth.
Recently, I wore a-england Fated Prince, which NailPolishCanada was generous to provide.
It was no exception to the rule – a-england nail polishes are a-mazing! 😉 Hehe, sorry, but I couldn’t resist making that pun.
P.S. You have until August 16, 2013 to enter to win the entire a-england Burne-Jones Dream Collection in my worldwide giveaway!
P.P.S. Stay tuned later this evening because I have a second post scheduled! It’s for a press release of an upcoming collection. (Lately I’ve been getting lots of press releases, so this week, you’ll be seeing an unusually large number of them.)
a-england Fated Prince Pictures
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a-england Fated Prince Swatches
All swatches have:
- OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener (Used as a base coat)
- 2 coats of a-england Fated Prince
- Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
Natural Light Photos
Flash Photos
Claim: TRUSTED
- Mysterious grey base with deep olive undertones (Yes)
Key Notes
- Name: a-england Fated Prince
- Collection:Â a-england Burne-Jones Dream Collection 2013
- Colours Available in the Collection: Sleeping Palace, Fated Prince, Briar Rose, Briarwood & Rose Bower
- Amount:Â 11ml (0.39 oz.)
- What I Paid: Nothing! (This was provided by NailPolishCanada.)
- Where to Buy: a-england website & NailPolishCanada
a-england Fated Prince Review
Colour
Fated Prince by a-england is a deep grey with a scattered rainbow, thanks to the holographic finish. Had I snapped photos of this beauty in the sunlight, you would’ve seen the effect more dramatically.
Some grey nail polishes are dull or remind you of cement. Fated Prince, however, is edgy and interesting. Drab and boring are adjectives that I definitely wouldn’t associate with it!
Finish
It has a scattered holographic finish, so in the sunlight, you can see a sprinkling of every shade in the rainbow running along your nails. It’s really fun to look at, and that’s what sets itself apart from other polishes in this colour family.
Application & Formula
Wow, I’m seriously impressed with a-england because this polish was extremely pigmented and smooth. This was a one-coater, but I used 2 out of habit.
The finish is really smooth and shiny, and the formula was a breeze to work with. I wish that all nail polishes applied this easily.
I feel like this is the type of lacquer that’s perfect for nailphiles who are beginners. Instead of having to worry about dealing with a bad formula, you can focus on your nail-painting skills. Easy peasy way to help build your confidence! 🙂
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Final Verdict: 9.5/10
If you’ve never tried a-england nail polishes before, I highly recommend them. Although I’ve only tried a few so far, every single one I’ve tried has been extremely pigmented and a dream to apply!
And, after interacting with my awesome readers, I’ve discovered that they have amazing greens – Saint George and Dragon. Guess what? I purchased those recently! After I wear them and photograph them, I’ll be reviewing them. Super excited about those! (Hehe, you know me and greeeeeeeeeens!) 😉
What’s your favourite a-england nail polish? Have you purchased any colours from the Burne-Jones Dream Collection? What nail polish would you recommend nail newbies try because the formulation is easy to work with?
Edit: Yay! NailPolishCanada and a-england retweeted my blog post! 🙂
This is such a cool polish…it looks amazing on you!
Erin-Paint Those Piggies! recently posted: Shark Week Nails!
Hey Erin!
Thank you! A lot of a-england polishes are so photogenic. They really apply so effortlessly. I’m a new fan!
You’re going to love St George and Dragon! They’re two of my faves!
Hey Amanda!
I’ve been wearing a-england Dragon for a few days now, and I absolutely love it! 😀
Oh my goodness, your swatches and photographs are absolutely stunning. And that polish is so beautiful. I actually like it better in natural light with the holo not showing. I’ve still not tried an a-england and I really, really should! x
Hey Powdered Almond!
This polish is VERY photogenic, and it looks better in person. 🙂 I’m new to a-england, and they’re blowing me away. (Right now, I’m wearing one of their green holos – Dragon! I love it!)
Oh my goodness…this nail polish. I can’t even handle it! It looks fantastic on you and now i’m dying to get my grabby little hands all over it!
Hey Stefanie!
a-england sure makes gorgeous polishes, don’t they? 😉 I’m a new fan of theirs – excellent pigmentation and such a smooth formulation. You’ll love it!
What a beautiful polish! Great swatches. 😀
Hey Gelic’ Nail Art!
Thanks! I feel like a-england polishes are a nailphile’s dream come true! They apply so easily, and the pigmentation on them is unreal!
nice grey
Hey Icequeen81!
I usually don’t go crazy over greys, but this one’s particularly nice. The holo and excellent formula make it a great pick!
I’m not a grey lover either, but some dark grey that tend to be more gun metal can look beautiful. I have a l LA GIRL Metal in gun metal is my most precious grey I have ever seen or worn.
There’s just something about certain greys that ‘hit the spot’. I have to figure out what they all have in common so that I can build my grey collection.
Beautiful! love A England polish!
Hey Kayla!
Me, too! 🙂 I’m a new fan of theirs. Excellent shades, pigmentation, and formulas! They’re a win all around!