Goldfish in Rescue Beauty Lounge Bikini Bottom

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Recently, a random inspiration post from last year got bumped in a FB thread, and instantly I knew what I wanted to do for my next mani.

Goldfish nails Rescue Beauty Lounge Bikini Bottom
indoor, bright CF lighting
Bikini Bottom was one of the finds in my discount Rescue Beauty Lounge destash haul, and I knew going in that it was a super sheer jelly, but I was not prepared to be so thoroughly in love with it.

Goldfish nails Rescue Beauty Lounge Bikini Bottom
outdoor, overcast daylight
I've started with 2 coats of Bikini Bottom here, just enough for a light wash of barely-milky blue, which I liked a whole lot more than the clear or white background in most of the inspo pics.  This jelly was flawlessly self-leveling with no streaks at all despite how translucent the final look is. 

Goldfish nails Rescue Beauty Lounge Bikini Bottom
outdoor, overcast daylight
The goldfish designs are from HeHe 037, and when I saw the pretty little dragonfly on that same plate, it had to come along for the ride.  Esmaltes da Kelly Joanna makes a perfect goldfish color, with a decidedly orange lean to this red. 

Goldfish nails Rescue Beauty Lounge Bikini Bottom
indoor, bright CF lighting
Rating:  Bikini Bottom, while a very plain and simple color, does exactly what it promises to:  a beautiful sheer wash of light color, super glossy finish, and possibly the best formula of any RBL I've tried.  4 out of 5 stars.

Where to buy:  This LE is long sold out, so keep your eyes peeled for blog sales & destashes.

~Michelle

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