Archive for the ‘OPI’ Category
Nail of the Day, “Five Shades of Grey” Polka Dot nail art Colors used CND Asphalt Jessica On the Rocks OPI Skull and Glossbones OPI Suzi Takes the Wheel OPI Your Royal Shineness P.S. I used a paperclip end to do my dots – you can totally DIY!
No one is going to pinch me this weekend because I’m going to be wearing my CND Green Scene polish. It is pretty much impossible for me to say anything negative about this nail polish. Why, you ask? Because. It is CND, which is an amazing brand and formula. This polish was perfectly opaque in [...]
This manicure was another compromise. I wanted to try another half moon manicure but didn’t want to do a completely crazy combination because it was a work day. FYI – I work in healthcare, there are no strict policies on nail art but I try to find a balance between business and party nails. Anyways, [...]
As I was painting this manicure I had a lot of weird things going on in my head. I knew that I wanted something funky – and me. But I also needed something that wouldn’t be way too outlandish should I end up on the VP’s office the next day. Luckily, the manicure came out [...]
Sometimes you just want to try something new. So far in my short lived beauty obsessed lifetime I have used Sephora and Sonia Kashuk brushes. However I was very excited to try out: EcoTools by Alicia Silverstone Cruelty free and environmentally friendly brush set. The brushes themselves are quite soft and there is a nice [...]
This pattern was one that was part of the Valentine’s Day collection and it is called How Romantic. The color scheme is shades of pink in alternating color block patterns. Application was identical to the many others I have used before, and it keeps getting easier and easier with each set I apply. I’m loving [...]
THINK: High impact bling. WHAT IT IS: Vibrant, full-color glitter polish. Always at the forefront of nail innovation, Sally Hansen presents the latest in statement-making manicures—the new Gem Crush™ Nail Color. Unlike other sparkle formulas, Gem Crush™ Nail Color delivers full-coverage, high-intensity glitter for a brilliant, multi-dimensional manicure that simply glimmers. Available in eight daring [...]
Good morning! While I am drinking my coffee I’m going to write about a product with coffee in it! Shea Terra Argan and Green Coffee Around-Eye Serum is a 100% all-natural beauty serum that helps eliminate dark circles and fine lines while brightening the skin around the eyes. I’ve been using two drops of this [...]
Yes. I am a product of the 80′s. I grew up watching Punky Brewster and wanting to wear two different color Converse. Sometimes I still get urges to it all over again. However, I have entered my thirties and work in corporate America so that would not be suitable for my business attire and even [...]
Here it is – my first gradient manicure Before you get too excited, I am warning you it is not perfect. I need to practice. But this is a super fun and easy way to get some manicure variety. What polishes I used: Essie – Not Just Another Pretty Face: base color, OPI – Skull [...]
Today I am sharing swatches of the new OPI Holland collection – Dutch Treats mini polishes! Now onto the swatches! I Have a Herring Problem. This is a blue grey with silver micro glitters packed in. Very pretty. But pretty much an exact color from the most recent Zoya collection. However I love the color, [...]
Don’t get confused – I didn’t open the prize box, OK? I have a new, unopened set of these polishes as a giveaway still. Contest is going strong! Don’t forget to enter! Just click here. Now onto the swatches! Here is the packing – I love it. Practically a mirror to do touch-ups. Pink Friday [...]
