Monday, September 29, 2014

Shellac - Tinted Love

Recently I took a trip to Ontario to enjoy the fall colored trees.  (We don't have trees up here... sigh.)  Considering the sad state of my nails after my last trip in June, I decided to protect them a bit more this time, so I Shellac-ed them.  When I first purchased the system 2 years ago I used Shellac a lot.  But now I only use it when I know I won't be able to fuss with my nails (Holidays, vacations and other busy times).  It really does last a long time.  It protects my nails, doesn't chip and shines like crazy.  I'm still regretful that I didn't use it back in June.  I just didn't have the time before I left.  Lesson learned... make time!

 
Shellac - Tinted Love

Monday, September 15, 2014

Beach Sandies Mini Set by OPI

This summer OPI released a set of four mini liquid sand polishes as part of the Brazil collection.  Here they are...

Samba-dy Loves Purple

 
I'm Brazil Nuts Over You
 
 
You're So Flippy Floppy
 
 
What's A Little Rain Forest ?
 
 
 
 

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Game Day!

Here's a textured gradient for tonight's game. GO STEELERS!!!

 
Nails - (OPI) You're So Flippy Floppy
Tips - (China Glaze) Bump in the Night
 

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Nubar Crushed Candy - My Picks

Early this spring, Nubar released the Crushed Candy Collection of 8 matte glitters.   My picks of the collection were Cotton Candy Crush and Strawberry Lemonade.  I'm just getting to wear and enjoy them now!  So many polishes, so little time.  I layered them both over black crème polish.


Nubar - Cotton Candy Crush


Nubar - Strawberry Lemonade

Monday, September 8, 2014

Color Club Poptastic 2014 and Poptastic Remix Collections

This summer, Color Club released the "Poptastic 2014" collection of 6 Neon polishes.  In addition, they also released the "Poptastic Remix" collection which is a collection of 6 coordinating Neon glitters...  and here they are in my favorite Funky French Style.
 
First up is Kapow (on the tips) and My Generation (glitter)

 
 
Next up is Bell Bottom Babe (tips) and Daydream Believer (glitter)
 
 
 
Bell Bottom Babe (again) alternated with Right On (tips) and British Invasion (glitter)
 
 
 
Not-So-Mellow Yellow (tips) and Go-Go Green (glitter)
 
 
 
Peace, Love & Polish (tips) and Do The Twist (glitter)
 
 
 
Foxy Mama (tips) and Woodstock Or Bust (glitter)
 
 
 
 

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Game Day!

Game Day Mani's are back!  Go Steelers!!!
 
 
OPI - The It Color (Gold)
China Glaze - White Out (White)
Nicole by OPI - Razzle Dazzler (black)

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Formula X for Sephora Exclusive VIB Rouge


 
Formula X for Sephora has created an exclusive custom shade of polish specifically for Beauty Insiders with Rouge status.  It's called, X(heart)ROUGE and it's the 2014 VIB Rouge Renewal Gift.  I received it last month when my Rouge status was renewed.  
 
 
The color isn't anything unique in my opinion.  It's a standard red creme that I've seen many times before.  I guess it's the exclusivity of this polish that makes it special.  I was impressed with the formula.  It had great pigmentation and applied like a dream. 
 
 

Monday, September 1, 2014

Happy Labor Day!



Index - OPI - This Gown Needs A Crown (and) NCLA - United States Of Glitter
Middle - China Glaze - Bermuda Breakaway
Ring and Pinky - China Glaze - Phat Santa