Monday, December 19, 2016

OPI Rich & Braziliant

OPI Rich & Braziliant
2 coats
from the OPI Breakfast at Tiffany's Collection for Holiday 2016

I LOVE this shade! This is actually my 2nd mani with this one- I have has a nasty cold for a bit and didn't get a pic when I first used it. After that my nails were unpainted for over a week because I was blowing my nose too often to paint my nails. It is super rare for my nails to be unpainted!

Rich & Braziliant is an eggplant with a shimmer that is GORGEOUS. You can see some red and blue shimmers in there if you enlarge the pic.



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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

OPI Five-and-Ten

OPI Five-and-Ten
3 coats
from the OPI Breakfast at Tiffany's Collection for Holiday 2016

It took 3 coats to get this shade opaque, but that shimmer in there is pretty special! I loved this one in the sun. Lots and lots of different colors in there- click on the pic to enlarge and see!



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Monday, November 28, 2016

OPI Infinite Shine in Can't Tame a Wild Thing

OPI Infinite Shine in Can't Tame a Wild Thing
used entire IS system: primer, 2 coats of color, gloss topcoat
from the OPI Breakfast At Tiffany's Collection for Holiday 2016

I have been re-testing out the Infinite System system with a new shade from the Breakfast At Tiffany's collection, and while I love love love this poppy red, I still don't love love love the system. The topcoat just isn't very thick, so you don't get the gel-like finish I prefer. Now, I do feel like I get pretty good wear from this system, but not enough to justify the higher base/top price. 



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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

OPI Meet My "Decorator"

OPI Meet My "Decorator"
2 coats
from the OPI Breakfast at Tiffany's Collection for Holiday 2016

I selected a few shades to purchase from this collection, and this was the one I had to try first. I love a saturated poppy, and this fit the bill perfectly! I am absolutely in love with this shade.



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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Wrap Up: Sally Hansen Color Therapy Collection

I am LOVING these Color Therapy shades from Sally Hansen! I wore Sticks and Stones for 5 days and had great wear. Today's I'll show you all 5 shades I received.

 Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Haute Springs
2 coats

Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Ohm My Magenta
2 coats

Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Unwine'd
2 coats

 
Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Indiglow
2 coats

Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Stick and Stones
2 coats

INTRODUCING COLOR THERAPY FROM SALLY HANSEN THE ADVANCED NEW NAIL POLISH THAT COMBINES COLOR AND CARE 


Finally, gorgeous “Color That Cares While You Wear.” The first Sally Hansen nail polish that uniquely blends saturated color and nourishing argan oil in 38 stunning shades created in partnership with Global Color Ambassador, Madeline Poole.

Sally Hansen continues to lead in innovation by introducing its new Color Therapy products:  a nail polish, top coat, and nail & cuticle oil, inspired by women’s desire to wear beautiful color while simultaneously caring for their nails. Sally Hansen’s Color Therapy nail polish contains a patented micro-delivery system that delivers an argan oil-enriched formula, resulting in intensive nourishment and instant moisture for healthier-looking nails. The Color Therapy nail polish needs no base coat so the oil complex can directly contact the bare nail. 9 out of 10 women experienced a noticeable improvement in their natural nails after wearing the Color Therapy nail polish. Vibrant tones, available in three magnificent palettes, glide on for a radiant, shiny finish with up to 10 days of fade-proof, chip-resistant wear. The Color Therapy nail polish provides the ultimate color that cares while you wear, with everything needed to restore nails without sacrificing luminous color.  

Complete your manicure with the Color Therapy top coat and nail & cuticle oil, both formulated with the same argan oil contained in the nail polish. The top coat provides an ultra-glossy finish for extended wear, and the nail & cuticle oil, the ultimate in nail therapy, instantly makes nails and cuticles look healthier, restored, and rejuvenated.  

The Ingredient Story Color Therapy blends a complex of natural argan, acai, and evening primrose oil to condition weak, dry nails. Argan oil contains high levels of unsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamin E, an antioxidant vital for healthy skin and nails. Acai berry oil is rich in omega-3, 6, and 9 essential fatty acids that are valued for nutrition and conditioning in skin and hair care. Evening primrose oil features essential fatty acids that are known to help reinforce hair strength. 

The Nail Polish Colors From the colorful world of Madeline Poole comes a spectrum of 38 pigment rich shades inspired by luxurious tones. 

Rich Tones: Bold deep tones with a brilliant impact  

●      Ohm My Magenta Say “namaste” to this magnificent reddish-purple   
●      Unwine’d Escape with a beautiful robust bordeaux  
●      Slicks And Stones  A lustrous crystalized purple 
●      Shea Dream Enrich and nourish in a metallic buttercream hue
●      Red-iance Energize with this cherry red 
●      Haute Springs Clear your head with a restorative red 
●      Red-y To Glow Harness a zen attitude with a medium cerise tint
●      Exotic Acai Cleanse your color palette with this plum tone 
●      Indiglow Shimmer with an electric metallic violet   
●      Good As Blue Refresh with this daring navy
●      Soothing Sapphire Reflect and restore in a saturated blue jewel tone 
●      Ja-Cozy Melt away in the aquatic tones of cobalt blue
●      Reflection Pool Go with the flow in a metallic aquamarine
●      Teal Good A vibrant cerulean lifts the spirits 
●      Cool Cucumber A deep refreshing garden green 
●      Bamboost An uplifting yet tranquil muted green 

Pinks/Corals: Deep and understated pink tones for the perfect pop of color 

  • Pampered in Pink Revitalize with this punchy pink 
●      Aura’nt You Relaxed? Invigorate your senses with vibrant coral
●      Soak At Sunset A rose gold tinged with tangerine
●      Rosy Quartz A crystallized classic pale pink
●      Sheer Nirvana A marvelous marshmallow with hint of muted lilac
●      Primrose And Proper A delicate medium pink hue
●      Rosy Glow This beautiful begonia pink replenishes and restores
●      Berry Smooth A bright electric pink berry
●      Mauve Mantra Conjure calm with this carnation tint
●      Robes and Rosé A metallic and bubbly fuchsia
●      Couple’s Massage Unwind with this shimmery pastel peach

Nudes: Elegant and daring neutrals for the perfect polished finish

●      Steely Serene Get centered in a gorgeous greige
●      Powder Room A ladylike pearlescent blushed nude
●      Chai On Life A warm calming taupe
●      Well, Well, Well Keep it clean in this milky hue
●      Make My Clay Submit to serenity in this earthy putty shade
●      Therapewter Meditate in a deep charcoal metallic
●      Haute Stone Relax and revive the senses with this deep clay
●      Mud Mask  Melt away stress with this earthy mocha brown
●      Glow With The Flow A luminous and naturally radiant pale bronze shimmer
●      Blushed Petal Breathe it out in a botanical blush tone
●      Re-Nude Take some me time with this peach-tinged taupe

The Treatment  
●      Top Coat The Color Therapy top coat provides a shiny finish and helps extend wear by sealing nail color and helping to prevent fading.

●      Nail & Cuticle Oil The Color Therapy nail & cuticle oil nourishes the nails and surrounding area, resulting in instantly healthier looking nails and cuticles while restoring and rejuvenating.

Price & Availability: The New Sally Hansen Color Therapy range is expected to hit shelves in December 2016. Suggested retail price for each product is $8.99.  
Click Here for Available Shades



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Monday, November 14, 2016

Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Indiglow

Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Indiglow
2 coats

Finally, gorgeous “Color That Cares While You Wear.” The first Sally Hansen nail polish that uniquely blends saturated color and nourishing argan oil in 38 stunning shades created in partnership with Global Color Ambassador, Madeline Poole.

Today I've got another shade from the new Sally Hansen Color Therapy line. I'm really impressed with this line! I wore Sticks and Stones for 4 days and barely had any tip wear at all- I hated to take it off, but I was dying to try another shade.

I'm glad I tried Indiglow next- it's gorgeous! The description is "Shimmer with an electric metallic violet"- and that's really accurate. If you enlarge the pic above, you'll see shimmers of red and blue in that purple base- it's so pretty in the sun.

You can read more details about the collection in this post I did a few days ago. The important ingredient is argon oil, and the line boasts 38 shades, so I imagine there is a shade there for everyone. So far I'm really impressed with the line!



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Saturday, November 12, 2016

Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Sticks and Stones

Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Stick and Stones
2 coats

INTRODUCING COLOR THERAPY FROM SALLY HANSEN THE ADVANCED NEW NAIL POLISH THAT COMBINES COLOR AND CARE 


Finally, gorgeous “Color That Cares While You Wear.” The first Sally Hansen nail polish that uniquely blends saturated color and nourishing argan oil in 38 stunning shades created in partnership with Global Color Ambassador, Madeline Poole.

Sally Hansen continues to lead in innovation by introducing its new Color Therapy products:  a nail polish, top coat, and nail & cuticle oil, inspired by women’s desire to wear beautiful color while simultaneously caring for their nails. Sally Hansen’s Color Therapy nail polish contains a patented micro-delivery system that delivers an argan oil-enriched formula, resulting in intensive nourishment and instant moisture for healthier-looking nails. The Color Therapy nail polish needs no base coat so the oil complex can directly contact the bare nail. 9 out of 10 women experienced a noticeable improvement in their natural nails after wearing the Color Therapy nail polish. Vibrant tones, available in three magnificent palettes, glide on for a radiant, shiny finish with up to 10 days of fade-proof, chip-resistant wear. The Color Therapy nail polish provides the ultimate color that cares while you wear, with everything needed to restore nails without sacrificing luminous color.  

Complete your manicure with the Color Therapy top coat and nail & cuticle oil, both formulated with the same argan oil contained in the nail polish. The top coat provides an ultra-glossy finish for extended wear, and the nail & cuticle oil, the ultimate in nail therapy, instantly makes nails and cuticles look healthier, restored, and rejuvenated.  

The Ingredient Story Color Therapy blends a complex of natural argan, acai, and evening primrose oil to condition weak, dry nails. Argan oil contains high levels of unsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamin E, an antioxidant vital for healthy skin and nails. Acai berry oil is rich in omega-3, 6, and 9 essential fatty acids that are valued for nutrition and conditioning in skin and hair care. Evening primrose oil features essential fatty acids that are known to help reinforce hair strength. 

The Nail Polish Colors From the colorful world of Madeline Poole comes a spectrum of 38 pigment rich shades inspired by luxurious tones. 

Rich Tones: Bold deep tones with a brilliant impact  

●      Ohm My Magenta Say “namaste” to this magnificent reddish-purple   
●      Unwine’d Escape with a beautiful robust bordeaux  
●      Slicks And Stones  A lustrous crystalized purple 
●      Shea Dream Enrich and nourish in a metallic buttercream hue
●      Red-iance Energize with this cherry red 
●      Haute Springs Clear your head with a restorative red 
●      Red-y To Glow Harness a zen attitude with a medium cerise tint
●      Exotic Acai Cleanse your color palette with this plum tone 
●      Indiglow Shimmer with an electric metallic violet   
●      Good As Blue Refresh with this daring navy
●      Soothing Sapphire Reflect and restore in a saturated blue jewel tone 
●      Ja-Cozy Melt away in the aquatic tones of cobalt blue
●      Reflection Pool Go with the flow in a metallic aquamarine
●      Teal Good A vibrant cerulean lifts the spirits 
●      Cool Cucumber A deep refreshing garden green 
●      Bamboost An uplifting yet tranquil muted green 

Pinks/Corals: Deep and understated pink tones for the perfect pop of color 

  • Pampered in Pink Revitalize with this punchy pink 
●      Aura’nt You Relaxed? Invigorate your senses with vibrant coral
●      Soak At Sunset A rose gold tinged with tangerine
●      Rosy Quartz A crystallized classic pale pink
●      Sheer Nirvana A marvelous marshmallow with hint of muted lilac
●      Primrose And Proper A delicate medium pink hue
●      Rosy Glow This beautiful begonia pink replenishes and restores
●      Berry Smooth A bright electric pink berry
●      Mauve Mantra Conjure calm with this carnation tint
●      Robes and Rosé A metallic and bubbly fuchsia
●      Couple’s Massage Unwind with this shimmery pastel peach

Nudes: Elegant and daring neutrals for the perfect polished finish

●      Steely Serene Get centered in a gorgeous greige
●      Powder Room A ladylike pearlescent blushed nude
●      Chai On Life A warm calming taupe
●      Well, Well, Well Keep it clean in this milky hue
●      Make My Clay Submit to serenity in this earthy putty shade
●      Therapewter Meditate in a deep charcoal metallic
●      Haute Stone Relax and revive the senses with this deep clay
●      Mud Mask  Melt away stress with this earthy mocha brown
●      Glow With The Flow A luminous and naturally radiant pale bronze shimmer
●      Blushed Petal Breathe it out in a botanical blush tone
●      Re-Nude Take some me time with this peach-tinged taupe

The Treatment  
●      Top Coat The Color Therapy top coat provides a shiny finish and helps extend wear by sealing nail color and helping to prevent fading.

●      Nail & Cuticle Oil The Color Therapy nail & cuticle oil nourishes the nails and surrounding area, resulting in instantly healthier looking nails and cuticles while restoring and rejuvenating.

Price & Availability: The New Sally Hansen Color Therapy range is expected to hit shelves in December 2016. Suggested retail price for each product is $8.99.  
Click Here for Available Shades



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Friday, October 28, 2016

More "Spooky" with Sally Hansen

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the time to get your nails “spooked” for the holiday! Here are some fabulous black shades from Sally Hansen so you'll be Halloween ready in no time. 

Sally Hansen Insta Dri in Black to Black
2 coats
$4.95

I had some trouble with this one.... it was a bit watery and ran into my cuticles. I did some clean up with a small brush and acetone, but there was some I just couldn't get off my cuticles.

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Blacky O
2 coats
$9.99

I had MUCH better luck with this one! This applied like a dream, and I barely had to do any clean up at all! One coat was pretty sheer, but the second coat made it fully opaque.



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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Get "Spooky" with Sally Hansen

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the time to get your nails “spooked” for the holiday! With these  fabulous orange  shades from Sally Hansen, you will be Halloween ready in no time. 

Sally Hansen Insta Dri in Orange Zest
2 coats
$4.95

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Tribal Sun
2 coats
$9.99



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Thursday, October 6, 2016

NOTD: Chanel Rouge Radical Nail Gloss

Chanel Rouge Radical Nail Gloss
2 coats

I saw this shade on Ommorphia Beauty Bar in July and knew I had to have it. I loved the stained glass looks and was impressed at the coverage since it looks so sheer in the bottle.

The coverage on my natural nails does not look as opaque as it does on Ommorphia, but I still love the look. Application was dreamy- smooth, self leveling, and just perfect.



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Saturday, October 1, 2016

Let Sally Hansen Get You "RED-Y" For Fall!

With fall in full swing, let Sally Hansen get you “RED-Y” for the season with the hottest shades of red. Candy Apple Red is a huge trend for fall, allowing you to be bold with your nails with any shade you choose.

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure
All Fired Up
2 coats

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure
Red My Lips
2 coats

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel
Redgy
2 coats

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel
Rhapsody Red
2 coats



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Monday, September 26, 2016

OPI DS Exclusive

OPI DS Exclusive
2 coats

Hello Holo! I know I've said before that OPI's Designer Series shades are some of my favorites, but Exclusive is my most favorite. It's a showstopper and guaranteed to be a fabulous mani. Love love love this one!



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Monday, September 19, 2016

Metallic Shades from the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel collection

With fall right around the corner, its time to channel your inner rockstar and and go a little wild for the new season—with the beautiful metallic shades in the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel collection, you can instantly rock out!

Game of Chromes
2 coats

Game of Chromes is a gorgeous gold.... application was flawless- I could have probably gotten away with one coat, but I did two for pics.

Rock On
2 coats

Rock On is unique to my collection- it is a silver metallic with tiny black glitters. Glitter placement was super easy- no fiddling required.

Stilettos & Studs
2 coats

Stilettos & Studs is a gorgeous steel grey with some really pretty shimmer- click the pic to enlarge and you'll see them- they're there!



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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Formula X for Sephora in Spectrum

Formula X for Sephora in Spectrum
2 coats
from the Spring 2014 Liquid Crystals collection

2 coats of Spectrum is a bit sheer- you can see my nail line a bit. A third coat would have most likely helped it be more opaque, but I wasn't bothered too much.



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Monday, August 29, 2016

Sally Hansen: Big Shiny Top Coat and Big Matte Top Coat

 GET BIG RESULTS FOR YOUR NAIL COLOR AND ART
WITH SALLY HANSEN® 
BIG SHINY TOP COAT™ AND BIG MATTE TOP COAT™
 
THINK: Mani must-haves for all nail lovers.
 
WHAT THEY ARE: Brilliant high gloss shine or extreme matte finish to boost your latest look. Sally Hansen®  Big Shiny Top Coat™ and Big Matte Top Coat™ enhance, compliment, and protect your favorite nail creations from fading and losing their look. With these Top Coats you canamp up stylish 3-D textures, intricate designs, and precision stripes, apply over any Sally Hansen®  nail color and even bare nails for an ultra-quick-drying layer of shine or matte effect along with nail-strengthening protection. Giving your nail color different looks with just a stroke of these top coats.

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Pacific Blue (2 coats)
topped with Sally Hansen Big Shiny Top Coat

Big Shiny Top Coat™: This innovative formula is fortified with an Acrylic Polymer Complex to help give your manicure a high shine and gel-like finish that dries in less than 60 seconds. The top coat applies smoothly evenly for easy application and brushes on without damaging nail art or smearing nail polish, making it the perfect enhancement and top seal for any manicure or a glossy polish for bare nails. Double UV filters also shield your manicure from fading and discoloring, so your nails look better longer.

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Pacific Blue (2 coats)
topped with Sally Hansen Big Matte Top Coat

Big Matte Top Coat™: Transform a glossy manicure of any color into a velvety matte for an edgy, unexpected finish. Containing a mattifying Silica agent, the formula brushes on glossy before instantly drying to a matte top sealant. The smooth top coat applies evenly and easily and dries with lightning speed without smudging nail art or other special effect nail polishes and can also be applied to bare nails for an extreme matte look with a silky finish.

WHAT THEY COST: $5.99 


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Monday, August 22, 2016

Dermelect Diggin' You

2 coats
from the Fall 2016 'Me' Unearthed Collection

I am so ready for fall and this is a perfect fall, mushroom-y shade! Two coats gave perfect even coverage.

Fall into the Essence of Nature with
Dermelect Cosmeceuticals’ ‘ME’ Unearthed Collection


Bringing to life a palette of modern earth tones that evoke the rich, diverse hues found in nature, Dermelect Cosmeceuticals’ brand new ‘ME’ 2016 Unearthed Collection features six vibrant shades that marry the beauty of Mother Nature with the opulence of high fashion runway trends. 

"The Unearthed Collection was inspired by the colors of the season, which are drawn from various elements of nature, including lava, copper, soil and bright foliage,” said Elle, Celebrity Nail Tech and Dermelect Color Curator. “Our palette is meant to awaken a new appreciation for nature’s unparalleled beauty by delivering modern earth tones that are equally varied in color and texture yet come together to create unexpected synergy.”

Beyond imparting gorgeous, long-lasting color on nails and toes, Dermelect’s Unearthed Collection gives back to the earth its drawn inspiration from by partnering with the non-profit Trees for the Future (trees.org). The brand has committed to plant one, new tree for every polish sold from the collection through April 2017 with a minimum donation of 10,000 trees planted. Trees for the Future improves the livelihoods of impoverished farmers by revitalizing degraded lands and planting over 128 million trees over the world to help people break out of poverty and address the global environment.

“Trees for the Future is thrilled to partner with Dermelect,” said John Leary, Executive Director of Trees for the Future. “We applaud Dermelect for their commitment to making this planet a more beautiful place.”

Boasting richly pigmented formulas with Dermelect’s signature keratin protein peptide to strengthen nails and extend the life of the manicure, the Fall 2016 Unearthed Collection offers six gorgeous color formulations:

Nobody’s Fool - Chrome Marigold
To The Core - Russet Copper
Magmatized - Fiery Red
What a Gem - Shimmery Pale Quartz
Diggin’ You - Crème Burnt Umber
Verdure - Lush Hunter Green

                                           
HOW IT WORKS: The first coat instantly bonds to the nail, while the second fuses with the base coat to create a flexible web of color that resists chipping and improves brittleness. The key ingredient, Keratin Protein Peptide, is extracted from New Zealand sheep’s wool and works to help strengthen the nails.
                                                                 
DONATION INFO: For every polish in the Fall 2016 Unearthed Collection that’s sold through April 2017, Dermelect will plant one, new tree through the non-profit, Trees for the Future. Dermelect has committed to a donation of 10,000 trees planted.
                                                                             
BENEFITS

Strengthens weak, brittle nails                                                                        
Restores nail flexibility
Helps nails resist chipping and splitting
Water and detergent resistant
Protects against UV rays
Provides long-lasting, high shine and bold color
Cruelty FREE: no animal testing ever
5-FREE: Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, DBP, Camphor and Toluene FREE

Dermelect’s ‘ME’ 2016 Unearthed Collection, will be available in September for $14.00 each and as a set for $29.00 on www.dermelect.com.



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