I promised when I discontinued my Evil Shades nail polish that I would have
Limited Edition polishes from time to time. Well TIME!
I've been working on this one for a while and it finally came together for me. Yes!
This one is actually very near and dear to my heart and is not only an LE but more importantly a tribute
to one of my life long musical influences, Mr. Ronnie James Dio. My Daddy introduced me to Dio via Elf and Black Sabbath and then together we listened through decades of Dio, wearing out many a vinyl LP and a few CD's. My Dad used to play one song in particular for me "Rainbow in the dark".
This became my hope song and to this day it can easily lift my spirits. I demanded that it be played at my Daddy's funeral because it truly suited him. No matter how shitty your day my Daddy could make you laugh till you wee'd, usually by singing some ridiculous made up song, very badly, loud and off key!
I know it maybe odd to tribute someone via nail polish but hey I am odd
and my cosmetics are my creative outlet. I hate the idea of waiting until someone has passed to pay tribute. I know that Dio will never know about my little tribute but I will and I'll always have my bottle of polish to remind me.
Rainbow in the dark is a semi sheer black base with, you guessed it, a mega
shit ton of rainbow shimmer that burst from the darkness. Why did I make it semi sheer? First to allow the rainbow to shine through and secondly because I love to layer. Now this is totaly opaque in 3 coats so it can easily be worn alone as well. The "rainbow" really errupts out of the darkness of the black base in bursts of red, blue, green, purple, silver, pink and a touch of yellow/gold.
What do you think?
Ok Dio rocks and so does this color. It's fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous with all the sparklyness in the dark!
ReplyDeleteI think I love it! You already know I love black polishes, can't go wrong with rainbow and it is for me The Year of The Black Rainbow :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in love all the way around. The polish is great and that it's inspired by Dio is even better!
ReplyDeleteRonnie James Dio is one of my heroes.
I think it's appropriate to use nail polish as a tribute and I think RJD would actually be touched and honored. He loves his fans and has always been amazing to them.
I think he will beat cancer and be back stronger than ever!
Love the song, love the polish! I wish I had someone who would demand to play a cool song like that on my funeral. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Beautiful, The story and the Polish!
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't think Polish as a tribute is odd at all!
Your Dad sounds amazing!
I think I need this polish, and kick ass tribute!
ReplyDeleteI love it, babe!
ReplyDeleteLove,
JP
http://nailsoftheday.com
You have no idea how much I love this! I *love* Dio. I actually cannot stand Black Sabbath without him! Heaven and Hell is one of my all time favorites, and his solo work is amazing too. So nice to see some Dio loving around here :-D
ReplyDeleteBoth Dio and the color are just awesome!
ReplyDeleteDio is a genius, and this polish is the perfect tribute! It's amazing <3
ReplyDeleteGosh, I love the name you've given this polish! And the whole tribute behind it is so meaningful. The colour is fab! :)
ReplyDeleteYes! This is wonderful, it's totally an awesome tribute - and I love that you had it played at his funeral! It's a beautiful polish with an awesome story. ♥
ReplyDeleteTo me this is new, I enjoy learning about music everyday.
ReplyDeleteAwesome tribute! :)
Wonderful tribute to your Dad. I think it's wonderful to have a song that makes you happy and brings back memories of your Dad. Music was and is very important in my life. There were many songs that reminded me of my Mom. I would break down in tears years after her death. Music really evokes strong emotions. Your tribute polish is fabulous. Love the glimmer of different colors.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the whole concept behind this polish.
ReplyDeleteL- Yes he does and thank You!
ReplyDeleteDaph- Thank you muchly!
Jess- I told you it was purty!*pats self on back*
Heather- Dio is the shit and Metal owes him huge for the horns up hand gesture! Dio will survive cancer because he made the devil cry! (~~)\m/
Sasha- I will fly over to make sure they play a badass song at your funeral!
Christy- Thank You sweety!
Ange- Thank You bunches!
JP- :D
Michele- You know it! Dio was the begining of my love of metal!
Deb- It is so awesome to know how many women adore Dio!
Rock 'n- He is and at his age he still kick ass live!
witoxicity- Thank You!
Nicole- My Dad and I didn't get along well but music is one thing we shared.
Arie- I love new to me music too!
Lucy- Thank You! Hugs lovie!
Phyrra- Thank You! :x
Gorgeous color there!:)
ReplyDeleteI love Dio. Hey, we played only rock at my mom's funeral, it suited her.
ReplyDeleteThat color, qué hermoso, I love it!
You made the perfect black shimmer. It's so reflective! I think it's wonderful to create an inspiration piece based on music you love. I am sure Dio would approve! I bet your Dad is still rocking out in spirit. <3
ReplyDeleteAndrea, I <3 the feeling, meaning and significance attached to this polish.
ReplyDeleteI just ordered 2 Rainbow in the Dark, and a few other things from your Evil Shades. My Paypal recipient name is Hard Core Corsets, :)
Lisa- I knew that was you as soon as I saw the order. lol
ReplyDeleteHow bad ass is your store! I know I already commented, but I just realized that you had a store. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, I <3 the feeling, meaning and significance attached to this polish.
ReplyDeleteI just ordered 2 Rainbow in the Dark, and a few other things from your Evil Shades. My Paypal recipient name is Hard Core Corsets, :)
Gosh, I love the name you've given this polish! And the whole tribute behind it is so meaningful. The colour is fab! :)
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