OPI Euro Central

Sunday, January 27, 2013 1

Today I have a few swatches of the upcoming OPI Euro Centrale collection.

This collection is OPI's Spring/Summer 2013 line and features both bright and bold lacquers inspired by Romania, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.

The first color is OPI Eurso Euro. This is a purple based blue creme polish. It does stain a bit, you can see this around the edges of my nails and cuticles. I used two coats. 




I decided to add one coat of  OPI Oy - Another Polish Joke to OPI Eurso Euro. This is what I got....I think it is beautiful.




then I decided to add a matte top coat to it...






Do we all agree that this is a perfect match??? I'm not sure if Oy - Another Polish Joke is a top coat or not but it works perfect as one.

 here is Oy - Another Polish Joke by itselt, 3 coats you can still see my nail line. It might be opaque with 4 coats.




Next we have 2 coats of OPI A Woman's Prague-ative? on top of OPI Eurso Euro. I found this polish very similar to Oy - Another Polish Joke. It's the same finish just a different color.


 

Next, I used three coats for  OPI You're Such a BudaPest. This is a lilac periwinkle purple polish with a hint of shimmer. 



 I decided to layer OPI Polka.com on top of OPI You're Such a BudaPest. I had difficulty in photographing the glitter. OPI Polka.com has pink, purple, teal glitter in it. In some of my images it almost looks like the glitter is curling but I think this is just reflective curling, it looks like it is curling but it is not.


 


I took this picture outside, you can see the colors in the glitter better.

*The products in this post were sent to me for the purpose of a 100% honest unbiased review.*

OPI Oz The Great And Powerful March 2013

Saturday, January 26, 2013 0

OPI Celebrates Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful with Limited Edition Nail Lacquers, Including NEW Liquid Sand Hue

                OPI announces the launch of six limited edition nail lacquers and a new Liquid Sand™ shade, inspired by Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful.  With an all-star cast that includes James Franco and Michelle Williams, this highly-anticipated film opens in theaters on March 8, 2013.  

 “OPI is very excited to take this fantastical journey with Disney,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “Inspired by the magic of Oz The Great and Powerful, this SoftShades collection captures the whimsy seen in the film, from glittery shades packed with white, gold and silvery iridescent confetti – Lights of Emerald City, When Monkeys Fly! and Which is Witch? – to soft neutrals in white, beige and pink – Don’t Burst My Bubble, Glints of Glinda and I Theodora You.
“The new Liquid Sand nail lacquer – What Wizardry is This? – features OPI’s groundbreaking technology for a textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle,” adds Weiss-Fischmann.  “This rich taupe hue was designed for James Franco’s character, the great Wizard of Oz, and is sure to make a bold statement this spring.”
With a mix of soft crème and warm glitter shades, the line is ideal for layering to create rich, complex looks. In addition to the Liquid Sand nail lacquer in What Wizardry is This?, the promotion includes:

Lights of Emerald City
White confetti adds city girl flair and style to nails.
 
Don’t Burst My Bubble
Don’t wake me…I’m dreaming about puffy clouds of white.
 
When Monkeys Fly! 
I’m simply bananas for this gold confetti.
 
Glints of Glinda
Only a good witch could turn beige from meek to chic.
 
Which is Witch?
Is this silver glitter with iridescent sparkle or the other way around?
 I Theodora You
 This adorable, sheer pink is bewitching on you.
AND the Liquid Sand nail lacquer in What Wizardry is This?


 As with all OPI nail lacquers, the shades inspired by Oz The Great and Powerful contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

This limited edition promotion will be available beginning March 2013 at Professional Salons and Spas for $10.95 CAN suggested retail for each nail lacquer.
For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!
 

Win 100 bottles of polish from Pure Ice

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 0

Did you miss out on the Pure Ice Limited Edition polishes from a while back? Well here's your chance to possibly score six shades from that collection, all 29 brand new shades for 2013 and more (10 winners)! Keep reading for all the details...
From Pure Ice:
We are giving away 1000 bottles of PURE ICE to start the new year with a bang!
Pure Ice wants to know why you LOVE your town, city or state!  
Create a manicure or nailart that is inspired by something culturally relevant that makes your city special.
If your photo is chosen, you will receive 100 bottles of Pure Ice to start your collection off right.

The prize will include the sold out colors from the Limited Edition -
Velour Finish, Metro Chic, French Trends, Diamond Couture and Party Girl and our brand new 29 shades for 2013.

10 Winners will be chosen on Jan 18, 2013 and will be announced on Facebook.
Get all your entries in by 9 am Jan 18th to be considered!
*You can upload your entry to you blog, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. 
Share your photos and blog posts with us by tagging #PureIceMyCity
 If you have any questions about how to enter, please contact Pure Ice directly via one of these methods:
Twitter @OfficialPureIce 
Facebook http://facebook.com/officialpureice
 Instagram @OfficialPureIce

Good luck!

Barielle January Promotion from Jan 7- 14

Thursday, January 3, 2013 0

Starting Jan. 7-14th, buy any 2 Barielle nail colors & get a FREE tube of Nail Strengthener Cream (.5 oz.)

 Some details on the Nail Strengthening Cream

Originally created to condition the hooves of million dollar, thoroughbred racehorses, this trusted and legendary formula helps nails grow healthier and stronger while resisting splits, peels and breaks. May be used over nail enamel.

The one you will get will be a 0.5 oz tube instead of the 1 oz container seen in the picture, but the 0.5 oz tube is still a $8.50 in value. 

 

My Collection

Wednesday, January 2, 2013 3

Just wanted to show you guys my collection over the years....

Here's my very first shelf. The shelf wasn't complete when I put it up.  This was my entire collection.

 

Rack 1 filled:

Rack 2 was built but I didn't have enough to fill it:

Rack 2 got filled:

Cleaning time: everything was dusted, shaken up, cleaned

Rack 3 being made:

Rack 3: not quite full yet ;)

Pure Ice Farewell polishes!

Sunday, December 30, 2012 0

Today I have pictures of 3 Pure Ice polishes that will be discontinued ...sort of...

The first polish I have is Taupe Drawer. It isn't actually being discontinued, it is going to be renamed!!!!
It will get the new name Absolutely Marvelous

I used 2 coats for these pictures, no top coat. I really liked the application, very smooth and no dragging. 



the next polish I have pictures of is Silver Mercedes. Silver Mercedes isn't going to be discontinued either, it will be renamed as Silver Star.

I loved loved loved this polish because it was opaque in one coat. This is a metallic silver polish. You can definitely use this polish for nail stamping! It does show brushstrokes slightly so be careful with the application.



The next polish I have is Tease. Tease will be discontinued. I used three coats and you can still see my nail line. I think I should have tried one more coat.This is a jelly pink with small glue glass flecks.


 


Sally Hansen Accessorizes Hailee Steinfeld's Sweet 16 Look!

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 0





Oscar nominated actress Hailee Steinfeld is all grown up and celebrated her Sweet 16 in true Hollywood fashion at the Rolling Stone Lounge & Restaurant this past Saturday, December 15th.
Steinfeld accessorized her party look with Sally Hansen’s InstaGel strips in ‘Wine Not’ with an accent nail using ‘Bonus Check.’ Guests at the party including Kiernan Shipka, Willow Smith, Amandla Stenberg and Victoria Justice got Sally Hansen InstaGel manicures, giving them high-shine, long-wear nail color  in fashion-forward designs and bold hues. Victoria’s boyfriend, actor Ryan Rottman, helped her pick out her nail color and the pair chose “Take the Stage,” a glittery silver shade perfect for the holiday season.
Speed up your gel manicure and get the same lasting results with the Sally Hansen Salon InstaGel Strips™, a breakthrough, easy-to-use innovation exclusive to Sally Hansen featuring UV-cured real nail polish appliqués. The two-step gel manicure is quick and simple: Just cleanse nails and apply the nail polish strips, then apply the gel top coat. Cure nails under the Mini LED light, swipe nails with the cleaning pad, and voila—maximum shine and wear. Available in 16 solid colors and 8 designs and infused with nourishing Vitamin E, the easy-apply strips come off fuss-free with Acetone polish remover.  
The Starter Kit features everything you need for a complete Salon InstaGel Strips™ manicure, including:
• 16 V-cured real nail polish appliqués (8 size choices for the perfect fit)
• Quick-Cure gel top coat
• Mini LED Light
• Application Accessories:Cuticle Stick, buffer and alcohol cleaning pad

OPI Mariah Carey Anti Bleak

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Today I have one color from the upcoming OPI Mariah Carey collection to share with you guys.

The color is Anti-Bleak

It is a maroon burgundy purple creme that applies like a dream. I used two coat but I with careful application I may have gotten away with one coat.  It did not need a top coat and dried quickly.

Quite a few people had staining problems when removing this polish...I did not have this problem....maybe it has something to do with different body chemistry compositions?



*The products in this post were sent to me for the purpose of a 100% honest unbiased review.*

Pure Ice Limited Edition polishes

Monday, December 17, 2012 0

The Silver nail posted a fantastic Pure Ice Limited Edition polish list on her web page for the 55 LE shades this winter. I have copied the list to my page but please go visit her blog.

55 limited edition colors — five sets of 11 polishes each
The entire set is comprehensively called Runway Nail Trends:

Velour Finish — These shades dry to feel like suede, so now your nails can have the same textured look and feel as your favorite pair of fall boots! Available in the following shades:

  • Ruffled Sheets (silver)
  • Black Velour (black)
  • Touch Me Softly (mauve with silver)
  • Blue Midnight (blue)
  • Stunning (pink with silver)
  • Grunge (purple)
  • Femme Fatale (forest green)
  • Crushed (gold)
  • Over the Top (copper)
  • Draped (raspberry)
  • Temptress (dark purple with gold)
Pure Ice Velour Finish set
Diamond Couture — These full coverage, single-coat glitters are sure to make your hands stand out and sparkle. No diamond ring necessary! Available in the following shades:
  • Purple Rain (purple)
  • Peep Show (blue)
  • Girl’s Best Friend (maroon)
  • Hot-Rocks (black base silver glitter)
  • Sea-quin (moss green glitter)
  • Treasure Hunt (clear base with green and purple shards)
  • Tinsel Town (blue glitter with blue shards)
  • The Family Jewels (gold shard glitter)
  • Silver Lining (clear base silver glitter)
  • Material Girl (rose pink with pink shard glitter)
  • Party of Five (green glitter with green shards)
Pure Ice Diamond Couture set
French Trend — These deep, rich, bold colors are the perfect combination of edgy glamour mixed with sophisticated shine. Available in the following shades:
  • En Vogue (fox brown)
  • Vintage Glam (mustard)
  • French Love Affair (cream purple)
  • Monte Carlo (magenta pink)
  • Internationally Known (cream turquoise)
  • Moulin Rouge (maroon)
  • Glass of Bordeaux (burgundy glitter)
  • Pardon My French (sparkle rose gold)
  • Nude Beach (nude)
  • Meet Me in Monaco (copper glitter)
  • French Twist (blue glitter)
Pure Ice French Trends set
Metro Chic — These urban, chrome shades have a reflective, mirrored metallic finish that is sure to turn heads! Available in the following shades:
  • Alter Ego (coffee)
  • Cha-ching (bubblegum pink)
  • Lost in Vegas (raspberry)
  • Vegas Strip (lime green)
  • Getting Gorgeous (cobalt blue)
  • Royal Flush (dark purple with gold)
  • Viva Las Vegas (light gold chrome)
  • Champagne (green)
  • Taxi  (purple)
  • Poker Face (orange)
  • Affair to Remember (pink)
Pure Ice Metro Chic
Party Girl — Get the party started with a snap of your fingers in these glamorous glitters! Available in the following shades:
  • Sexy Mama (multi-colored glitter)
  • Turn It Up (evergreen with silver glitter)
  • Call Me! (orange with silver glitter)
  • Get on Top (purple with silver glitter)
  • Stop Flirting (sky blue silver glitter)
  • Stop & Stare (black with silver glitter)
  • Get Low (gold)
  • Face Time (turquoise pearl)
  • After Hours (navy blue with silver glitter)
  • Seduce Me (clear with silver glitter)
  • Booty Call (raspberry purple)
Pure Ice Party Girl set

Pure Ice Limited Edition Collection!

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Today I have 6 polishes from Pure Ice.  5 of them are from the new Limited Edition Diamond Couture collection and 1 is from the Limited Edition French Trend collection. Please click on the pictures to enlarge the images


Bottle shot first
Left to right: Hot rocks, Sea-quin, Party of Five, Material Girl, Pardon my French*, Tinsel Town

Now on to swatches. I have a cut on my swatch hand right now so I haven't been able to swatch too many polishes as the nail polish remover stings the cut so we have swatch wheel pictures for now.  I used THREE coats for these swatches.  I could use four coats and it would look even more opaque. I like that I have the option of being able to build up the polish with more coats.  Even with THREE coats the polish was NOT thick!!! so this is pretty exciting. What annoys me the most about polish is thick polish....e.g really old polish or too many coats...bleh.


Left to Right:
Sea-quin -  clear base with tiny gold glitter with gold glitter diamond shapes
Party of Five -clear base with tiny sea green glitter with sea green and silver glitter diamond shapes
Tinsel Town - clear base with tiny blue glitter with blue and silver glitter diamond shapes
Hot rocks -clear base with tiny silver glitter with silver glitter diamond shapes
Pardon my French* - black jelly with tiny brown glitter and brown hexagon glitter
Material Girl -clear base with tiny baby pink glitter with baby pink glitter diamond shapes

*Pardon my French is the one polish from the French Trend collection
Check out Pure Ice’s Facebook Page for more information on upcoming shades and all the news.

*The products in this post were sent to me for the purpose of a 100% honest unbiased review.*

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