When I first tried this Ulta3 nailpolish colour, I thought Waterlily was a strange name, because the only waterlilies I've seen were white, with perhaps a pinkish blush.

Ulta3 Waterlily is a dark, blackish purple, very much like the skin of an aubergine. A magic, shimmery aubergine.

Well, thanks to google images, I now know that waterlilies also come in purple varieties.

Gorgeous, isn't it? So this is a true waterlily nailpolish colour after all

It reminds me of a purple version of Ulta3's Black Plum, also a deep coloured shimmer. It has a very similar formula and finish.

I like taking nailpolish pics that include my whole hand (ok, part of) because I think it gives a better idea of how a colour looks overall, which is a bit difficult to tell from close up pics alone.

So, Ulta3 Waterlily is a very dramatic nailpolish that looks practically black indoors, but comes into its own in the sunlight.

I'd love to be able to test my nailpolishes under fluorescent light, for people working in offices, but unfortunately I don't and I think I'd get a lot of stares if I started photographing my nails at the local library…

Unfortunately, while I think this is very glam, I just don't feel comfortable in very dark colours. But for all you lovers of a dramatic nailpolish, this is a fabulous colour for winter.

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So, while browsing google images for waterlily pictures, I came across this pretty print. It's not really something I'd have in my home, but I think it's beautiful and elegant anyway.

There's something very retro about this kind of art. It reminds me a bit of that Cadbury Flake ad from the 80s…

Do you remember the lady in a long white dress and hat wandering through a garden with a basket, and sitting on the grass and eating the world's messiest chocolate bar?

I reckon she got chocolate stains on that dress for sure.

xx Kiki

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