NARS Laced With Edge Holiday 2014 Collection | Sherwood, Algonquin & Berents Sea

The three limited edition shades of the NARS Laced With Edge Holiday 2014 Color Collection, are all so surprisingly unique, as well as being standout shades from the brand. Each offers a different take on a metallic theme, with splashes of duo chrome and/or glass flecks for depth and visual interest – along with a stellar formula and colour palette – and come with complete with the Chris Kabatsi Nebula design on the bottles, reminiscent of intricate lace or in this case, snowflakes (which makes them even more perfect for holiday gift-giving, no?).

Note that all NARS nail lacquers come with removable outer caps on the bottles and a newly reformulated brush. I had experienced some issues with this new brush on some previously reviewed shades, but I’m happy to report that all three of this collection were a dream to work with, both in terms of colour and the brush.

Previous review on the Holiday 2014 Colour Collection Lip Glosses can be found here.

NARS Laced With Edge Holiday 2014 | Sherwood, Berents Sea, Algonquin

Sherwood, limited edition (CAN $23.00) | A mid-sheer greyed mauve/plum based colour with a complex ultra fine shimmer in bronze, silver and copper. The self-levelling formula has an excellent flow and applies brush stroke-free, with a glossy shine at the finish. There’s this unique dusty tone to Sherwood – an effect where the nail edges appear darker as though framing the centre portion. Love it! Coats applied: 2, plus top coat

NARS Holiday 2014 | Sherwood, limited edition

Algonquin, limited edition (CAN $23.00) | A dusky lavender with grey/mauve undertones filled with violet and prismatic ultra fine glass-flecked shimmer, in a crème/jelly hybrid formula. Smoothly applying and glossy at the finish, Algonquin is quite unique and mysterious looking, with these blue flashes that remind me of a blowtorch flame. Minimal shimmer spread upon removal. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat

NARS Holiday 2014 | Algonquin, limited edition

Berents Sea, limited edition (CAN $23.00) | Rich metallic royal blue shade with some violet flashes seen at certain angles. Excellent density and flow to the formula, but you do need a steady had with application to keep any visible brush strokes to a minimum (TIP: keep a light and even pressure on the brush to achieve an effortlessly smooth finish). Best part is that Berents Sea is non-staining upon removal. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat

NARS Holiday 2014 | Berents Sea, limited edition

My initial impressions upon viewing these shades were mixed; I immediately fell in love with the packaging (details like that just push ALL my buttons), and apart from the sophisticated vibrancy of Berents Sea, I wasn’t sure what to make of the either Sherwood or Algonquin. The verdict? I absolutely LOVE each – not only are the colours and actual formulation of complex shimmers and/or glass flecks so well thought out, but the colours manage to be unique – not an easy task to accomplish when you consider the breadth and scope of a nail polish collection as large as mine. In summary: you need these.

Available at all NARS counters now but for a limited time – find more information via the website.