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Sunday, April 10, 2011
CQ Rustic Dream duochrome- amazing!
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Under the lights of Rite Aid I knew this polish was pretty unique but it wasn't until I wore it that I knew just how wonderful this polish is. This is a rusty red/fiery orange/amber yellow and a hintttt of pink. GORGEOUS! I can't help but stare at my nails.
This took 4 coats, could have probably done 3 but the formula is a little thin. The wear on this was fantastic- not a single chip after 4 days. Stupid me decided to slap some glitter over it and it got messed up before it dried. CQ can be found at Rite Aid for $2.99, if you haven't tried them they are worth a look!
BEHOLD RUSTIC DREAM!
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
Nicole Justin Bieber Collection Part 2!
Do you have Bieber Fever yet?
The first set of Justin Bieber nail polish Nicole by OPI released sold so well, they followed up with a second set! I was really impressed with the first set and I'm happy to say I am equally impressed with these. These once again contain the "perfect stroke" brush, which I have heard some people don't really like but I stand by saying I love it.
One Time Lime- In real life this is a little bit brighter- super awesome lime cream. 2 coater (but as you can see on my pathetic pinkie- there is still some slight VNL).
I've Got Bieber Fever- this polish is IMPOSSIBLE to photo. This is a dark slightly blue (I know it photographs very blue) purple shimmer and it is gorgeous! 2 coater, I added a coat of Make U Smile on the pinkie and pointer. This is what I wore to go see Never Say Never (the JB movie). I thought it was appropriate ;)
"Baby" Blue- I am so glad to see this color, gorgeous clean baby blue. 2 coats.
Make U Smile- Here over "Baby" Blue. This is large round silver glitter with silver micro glitter in a clear base.
I'm a Belieber- Love the name! How pretty is this purple? It's perfect in my book.
Not a Gold "Bigger"- Not loving the title on this one. At first I was disappointed to see this, I have so many like it in my collection, but this is more true gold (I'll do a comparison soon) then a lot of them seem to run. 2 coats and so freaking shiny!
"Redy" To Runaway Love?- the application on this was soooo nice. 2 coats of beautiful pure cherry red. Ugh, looooove this! I would runaway with this polish.So, fun fact I learned from the Justin Bieber movie? His favorite color is purple. I'm not sure how much he has to do with these polishes, but there is 4 lovely purple polishes between the collection. All in all I really enjoyed the movie and it made me like him a lot more. He has more musical talent than I thought, I do actually like his voice and he seems like a sweet heart. I also think he is adorable (in a pinch-his-cheeks kinda way).
See anything you like?
Monday, February 21, 2011
OPI Texas Collection- Part 1- Sorbets
With the new Texas collection OPI is trying to introduce a new finish, Sorbet. Most people are just sticking to calling them jelly and they are very very similar. The sorbet has a slight creamy touch to it and it does remind me of sorbet (think specifically of when it is slightly melted, like after you scoop it with a warm spoon). Is it enough to call it a new finish? That's for you to decide. I did find these to all be a little on the runny side, so please excuse pooled cuticles- I'm really horrible with that! I did find these less streaky then similar polishes, although I found they all worked best at 4 coats (though you can get away with 3). They were also super shiny!
One thing I didn't think of before swatching these is how much my camera hates these kinds of
textures. I shoot nearly all my swatch photos with flash- I find for me with my camera this gives me the best true to color swatches. But when it comes with anything anywhere near sheer this becomes a problem. While these polishes do give you some VNL (don't be afraid of VNL- it's not always a bad thing!) my flash will exaggerate how bad it is, so please keep this in mind!
And because I know you've probably seen swatches of these a lot by now, at the bottom I layered them over white and how it looks coat by coat.
Now that we have that out of the way...SWATCHES!
Y'all Come Back Ya Hear?- delicious bright orange. This is a shade that would be great nearly all year round.
Do You Think I'm Tex-y?- WELL DO YOU? I love the name on this one, it's silly but cute. I'd call this a raspberry shade, I really like this one.
Houston We Have A Purple- Another adorable name. I really thought I was going to love this one in the bottle but I thought this one was a little streaky- maybe due to it being a little darker. You know when grape jelly gets that weird liquid separation? That's exactly what this color looks like to me.
Guy Meets Gal-veston- Coral-pink. I really love this kind of color and this is no exception. Can't wait to wear this on my toes at the beach!
Big Hair...Big Nails- This conjures up thoughts of Dolly Parton to me for some reason... but she's not from Texas, so anyways. This is the red coral to counter Guy Meets Gal-veston. I really like this shade, it's BRIGHT! I think I really am beginning to like reds...
Too Hot Pink To Hold 'Em- Mmm, this color is so yummy! It's the perfect subdued hot pink and possibly my favorite of the Sorbets!
One thing I was disappointed with is the color selection. While on the nail there is a distinct difference between colors, in bottle some of them are pretty similar. I keep getting mixed up with what bottle is which and I would just liked to see a bigger variety. Check out bottles together:
To show you how these layer up coat by coat:
and because I had to try it here they are layered over white, this is 2 coats of each:
From thumb to pinkie- Houston We Have A Purple, Do You think I'm Tex-y, Too Hot Pink to Hold 'Em, Big Hair...Big Nails, Guy Meets Gal-veston- and in the corner is Y'all Come Back Ya Hear?Talk about sexy neons! Over white really brings out the true colors and makes them look super neon!
All in all, I liked these a lot. I'm a big fan of jelly finishes (despite how my camera feels) and these are no different. They remind me of summer and frozen delicious treats, and they make me long for my vacation to come quicker than ever.
See anything you like? How do you feel about Sorbet now that you've seen swatches?
*PR samples provided for review, this does not in any way influence my opinion.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
NOPI He's A Keeper BM stamped with Essie Masquerade Belle
Sometimes I get the urge to reach for my neglected konad and bundle monster plates. And then I get halfway through stamping and realize why they are neglected. I always end up mucking up my manicure somehow trying to use it. Anyways, here is a full nail image from one of the Bundle Monster plates using Essie Masquerade Belle and stamped over Nicole by OPI's He's A Keeper.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
OPI Katy Perry Collection swatches and review
Katy Perry...I don't particularly care for her. But I can't help denying that these polishes are both an awesome collection and totally remind me of Katy Perry.
Teenage Dream- When I saw this in the bottle I damn near had a heartattack. This is so pink. So delightfully girly. Small pink and large holographic glitter. This is 3 coats. And just wait for tomorrow, when I'll have Teenage Dream topped with awesomeness.
Okay, is anyone else having trouble with these line things coming up on their pictures? Or can you guys not see them? Let me know cause it sucks :(
Last Friday Night- I didn't think I was going to like this one. The glitter is really pretty but the base I could tell would be sheer. This is 3 coats so it's not as sheer as I predicted. I actually really like this and I think it would be a gorgeous pedi color for spring or summer. Can't wait to wear this one again. The glitter is hard to describe. Kinda blue, kinda silver and then some that look almost yellow.
Not Like the Movies- This color is so hard to describe. It's silvery almost purple and almost green with silver flaky flecks. It's such a unique color. It totally reminds me of the color of an old not very well kept black and white film The formula on this one was a little thin but not the worst I've used.
The One That Got Away- This has the same finish as Catch Me In Your Net. This is a very red pink I would say. Very pretty but not my favorite. It is very reflectiveSee anything you like? What do you think of this collection? Or Katy Perry?
*Products in this post provided by OPI, this does not effect my opinion which is solely mine.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Nicole By OPI Justin Bieber Collection
This post is gonna be a little bit pic heavy, just a warning. Please ignore any photos with lines, blogger is just not cooperating lately (grrrr).
Today I have the Justin Bieber collection from Nicole by OPI. I don't know how all of you feel about the Biebs but I have no beef with him. I'm really impressed with this collection and with the exception of one polish these were absolutely amazing to apply, like buttah. If you don't believe me check out how clean my gap is in these pictures (usually ;) ) something I can't quite achieve unless the polish has a nice application. It once again has the Perfect Stroke brush I've been telling you about again and again. And these colors? Gorgeous.
One Less Lonely Glitter- I love the name on this one, adorable. This is purple glitter both bit and small in a clear base. On the first coat I highly doubted it would become this opaque but this is 3 coats, not bad. This will be an awesome layering polish. The application on this one was impressive, I have gotten used to my glitters being difficult and thick.
How pretty is OLLG?
Me + Blue- I'ma tell you one time, I love this polish. If you haven't noticed by now if you throw glitter in anything I will basically fall in love with it. Me + Blue is no exception. Very true blue with holographic glitter strewn throughout. Love. It. 2 coats.
Just thought I would zoom right in on that for ya ;)
OMB- Oh. My. Bieber. Is that glass flecks I see? Oh, snap; it's love. I think I may be starting to love reds- the world must be coming to an end.
Give Me the 1st Dance- Beautiful silver foil, this was the one I was a little disappointed in only because I've seen these so many times before. This is nice and shiny though and wasn't overly runny like some metallics. This is 3 coats.
Are you ready for this next one? Because it's my perfect polish...
My Lifesaver- Robins Egg Blue. Think China Glaze For Audrey but a little lighter. The one thing about My Lifesaver better is that the application was flawless and need only 2 coats where with For Audrey I need 3.
For Audrey, My Lifesaver, For Audrey, My Lifesaver
Prized Possession Purple- This was the one I had some trouble with. It was a little on the runny side and the color is a little frosty. The color is nice though- purple with a slight blue shift. 3 coats.
Step 2 the Beat of My <3- This is over Prized Possession Purple. This is pink, lavender and white iridescent hearts suspended in clear glitter with very sparse iridescent glitter. This polish is simply cute.
Do you see what I mean about iridescent?
*Products in this post provided by OPI, this does not effect my opinion which is solely mine.
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