Happy Monday! It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving 2012 has came and went. It’s time to divert my attention from food to manis! Today I’m showing you something different. I must be the last person on the planet to try real, no kidding, nail polish strips. I bought two packs of Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips on clearance at Target. They were intended for my daughter’s Christmas Stocking…but she found them! The pattern I’m sporting is 004 Hisss-terical, a green/black snakeskin print.
Happy Saturday! Today I have six polishes from the China Glaze Cirque Du Soleil Collection – the cremes and a jelly (?) Tomorrow I’ll show you the glitters and shimmers. So let’s jump right in.
Escaping Reality is a hot pink creme. You can never have too many hot pink cremes! We’re only a few weeks into Fall and already it seems like ages since I’ve worn a color like this! Formula was great on this one. I used two coats and a coat of Seche Vite. Without the topcoat, it has a satiny, rubbery finish…which is cool…but I was on autopilot and mindlessly slathered on the topcoat!
As I was doing my manis over the last week using the polishes from the Zoya Ornate Collection, I was sure to capture a swatch of each one. I thought I’d combine them all into one bonus post. In addition to each photo, I’ve included the description from the Zoya site and a link to the mani I used it in.
A full coverage, cool-toned medium mulberry red with a high concentration of micro fine diamond holographic glitter. (see Iron (Wo)man)
Today I have the last mani using polishes from the Zoya Ornate Collection. I must tell you that I’m not a green polish person, but Logan may be an exception. I took a cue from Zoya’s website and paired it with a gold tip in Ziv. Logan has a gold-leafy-like foil finish, just like Ziv. It’s hard to describe or capture in pictures! To do the double-tip, I used regular striping tape to tape off the top of the nail and also one line below that – a tape’s width apart. Then I polished over it in Ziv and removed the tape immediately after polishing each nail. Don’t forget to run the brush along the ends so you don’t end up with green tips.
No. I didn’t just call myself a Dashing Diva. That’s the brand of nail appliques I’m sporting in today’s mani. Why’s everyone got to be a diva these days? (Says the girl with hundreds of bottles of polish!)
I’ve wanted to do a mani based on this crochet piece for forever. This super creative design of teals and blues is by Miss Lila Mae. I used all Zoya polishes to create my version. I painted all my nails Pinta, a beautiful deep purple…except my ring fingers. Then I used a small brush and several other Zoya colors to freehand the pattern.
Proud member of the Digit-al Dozen Nail Art group. Click here to meet the ladies and browse my attempts at each theme!
Essie Naughty Nautical Collection (Summer 2013)
Hello, sailor. Get ready to embark on a chic color adventure in delicately sparkling lights and ultra soft brights that whisper easy elegance. It’s smooth sailing into summer with a collection of nail colors that’s a casually cool affair — perfect for a stylish night on the town and a dress that feels more caftan [...]
essie Neons Collection (Summer 2013)
Make a splash on the party scene in relentlessly bright and beautiful neon. Kick up your heels (and your toes) in scorching color and hit the dance floor in style. In fresh, flattering fluorescent hues, these shades are perfect entrance makers that throw open even the most selective club doors. There’s no place like the boom boom room to [...]
OPI Couture de Minnie Collection (Summer 2013)
[I swatched this collection!] OPI Walks the Runway with New Couture de Minnie Nail Lacquers, Inspired by Minnie Mouse OPI announces the launch of its Couture de Minnie collection, including four limited edition nail lacquers and one new Liquid Sand™ shade. Created in honor of Disney’s beloved character, the Couture de Minnie line explores the [...]
Nicole by OPI Notorious! and Scandalous! Neons (Summer 2013)
Nicole by OPI launches its first neon nail lacquer with two limited edition mini kits. Scandalous! Neons includes vivid shades of blue, purple and pink while the Notorious! Neons includes vibrant shades of green, fuchsia and orange. Each Neons kit includes a special white base coat, to be applied before adding color, allowing true neon [...]
Lancome Aquatic Summer Color Collection (Summer 2013)
Plunge into a turquoise pool. Jump off a yacht into the deep azure of the Mediterranean. Lancôme’s Aquatic Summer Collection transports you to the warm climates and refreshing seas of the world’s most luxe destinations. Embrace the season and dive into an aquatic summer with Lancôme. Inspired by the new trendy Rouge In Love lip [...]
Butter LONDON Summer Holiday Collection 2013: Sunbaker and Bit Faker Swatch, Review & Nail Art
Disclosure: Products in this post were provided by the manufacturer, their PR firm or retailer for my review. Happy Monday! It’s here again. I spent a good part of the weekend at a track meet. I did really well. I placed in two events: snacking and cheering. :P Today I have two polishes from the [...]
I Love Nail Polish (ILNP) Holos Swatch and Review
Disclosure: Products in this post were provided by ILNP. Today will be a rare day with two posts. I love Digit-al Dozen week – but I hate to delay swatching polish that deserves to be swatched! My third Digit-al Dozen bling mani will be posted this afternoon. Sorry in advance for SPAMMING my email subscribers! [...]
OPI Couture de Minnie Collection Swatches and Review
Disclosure: Products in this post were provided by the manufacturer, their PR firm or retailer for my review. Friday is here! Feels good, doesn’t it? I have fun collection to show you today, the OPI Couture de Minnie Collection. It includes four limited edition polishes and one new Liquid Sand shade. This collection is inspired [...]
Misa Summer 2013 Fresh & Fruity Collection Skittles
On Monday I used my first Nails Inc. polish. And today I have another brand that’s new to me – Misa. I don’t know a lot about Misa, but what I’ve read has all been positive. I thought I’d see for myself and bought the Misa Summer 2013 Fresh & Fruity Collection (you know, because [...]
ellagee You’re the Top! Collection Swatches & Review
Disclosure: Products in this post were provided by the manufacturer, their PR firm or retailer. ellagee is a new name in indies. I actually crossed paths with Laura, the maker of ellagee, many moons ago when she and I swapped the “blogger only” and “store only” versions of Pure Ice Sugar Cookie. One day she [...]
Ombre Blue Wave Design by Simply Rins (www.rina-alcantara.com)
