Maybelline The Color Show Nail Collection Swatches

Have you ever tried to coordinate your outfit & nails?
Well Maybelline is making your life easier with their Colorshow nail lacquers!

Runway-Hot Shades. Show-Stopping Shine.

There are 40 gorgeous unique colors and finishes.
Here are swatches of the seven colors that I received:


Coral Crush.
Creamy Coral.
True to Bottle.
2 Coats.





Fuchsia Fever.
Bright Fuchsia Purple.
True to Bottle.
2 Coats.
*3 Coats is Ideal

Metallic Collection- Bold Gold
METALLIC
Metallic Gold
True to Bottle.
1 Coat.




 
Impeccable Greys
Deep Shiny Grey
True to Bottle
2 Coats

The Denim Collection
Styled Out
Blue with Micro Specks
MATTE
True to Bottle
1 Coats
*2 Coats Ideal

Pink Shock
Hot Pink
True to Bottle.
2 Coats
*3 Coats Ideal

The Shredded Collection
SHREDDED(Crackle)
Matte Black
1 Coat

It's been awhile since I've swatched polishes, I apologize if my application was wonky. 

Either way you got the idea. 

Coral Crush, Bold Gold & Styled Out are my favorites!

What color(s) do you like?

How to Keep Your Cuticles Looking Their Best

Summer is coming! You know what that means..

Fabulous summer nail trends!

Dana Caruso, Sally Hansen Beauty Expert shares the best way to keep your cuticles looking their best:

Treating your cuticles is one of the most important inclusions to your weekly nail regime, particularly when the cooler weather sucks the moisture from your body, your skin is drier and in need ofa little more TLC. When treating the cuticle it’s important to follow the “GOLDEN RULE” only remove what is torn, cracked, and lifted! NEVER cut what is attached and intact. Sally Hansen’s Cuticle Eraser Balm, contains cucumber and green tea extracts known to moisturize, soothe and nourish rough dry skin. If the cuticle is neglected it can become dehydrated and potentially sore, so it’s a good idea to keep your cuticles supple and nourished.

China Glaze Magnetix Collection

I recently got the opportunity to try out two polishes from China Glaze Magnetix collection on the Nailpolishcanada.com website.

These polishes are made with magnetic particles that form designs when a magnetic is placed over it.

China Glaze Magnetix comes in six different shades with one all-in-one magnet.

 The magnet has three patterns: Star, Chevron & Diagonal Lines. Out of the three patterns the star was my favorite!

For best results first apply a base coat to clean, bare nails. Then apply a coat of colored polish and immediately hold the design magnet over the polish for 10-15 seconds.

The experience:
I found this kinda difficult at first. I was adding to much polish and the design wouldn't "come" through. After a while when I only added one coat, I was more successful. These pictures below are from my first attempts:

As weird as this seems... I love the fact that the polish tried quietly. Also the colors are rich & vibrant.

 The con in terms of the magnet is that you have to work fast. As soon as you apply the one coat, apply the magnet ASAP. I had to learn how to master getting the magnet close enough not to ruin the polish.

Overall, I find the idea of magnetic polish pretty cool. I probably would only put them on my accent nails. Perfect way to change up a look with very little efort.

What do you think of magnetic nail polishes? 

Have you tried any before?

Vegan Finds: Soulstice Spa nail polish review + Swatches

For the past few weeks I've been testing polishes from a vegan & cruelty-free brand called Soulstice Spa.

They are USA based and "non-toxic, 3FREE color + shine ---- free of toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate".

The three colors shown are from the Fall 2011 collection!

Left to Right: LA, South Beach & Telluride

LA: Stars & sparkle; glitter dust.

South Beach: Sheer white, sleek and modern.

Telluride: Ethereal, crisp light green shine.

POLISH BREAKDOWN

Coverage/Color-off:

• Great consistency- Not runny or too thick.
• Two coats to get good coverage.
• High shine (similar to a gel treatment)

Price:

• Canada $8.50 from nailpolishcanada
• USA $8.00 from soulsticespa 

I loved the mix of Glitter sizes in LA.
I found that they were easier to remove with a base underneath.

 COMBO: LA & Telluride

I think that South Beach applied like a dream: Smoothly!

This is a color that I would not usually rock but it I'm starting to like it on my skin tone.

Two Coats of South Beach.

Overall I would give these polishes great high marks. They could definitely rival the non-vegan polishes on the market. As for the price, $8.00/ $8.50 is very reasonable for a cruelty-free polish.

imPRESS by Broadway Nails Launch!

A few weeks ago I attended party for imPRESS me by Broadway Nails.

What is imPRESS nails you ask?
Your way to salon perfect nails in seconds!

• No drying time
• Superior, lasting shine
• Easy removal
• Lasts up to a week

They come in 36 different styles which suits each one of your personalities! 

I found the "nail polish" bottle that they come in super cute.

Application is REALLY easy. No glue need.

Just pull back the plastic to expose a special adhesive.
Line it up with your cuticle and push on.

My two week shellac was on it's way out, so I applyed the zebra print to my nails.

How amazing does that LOOK!

They look like gel nails in my opinon for less than half the price.

Check out this gorgeous picture I took of Anjali from Rock that look new imPRESS nail mani.

UPDATE for removal:
You gently peel off from side to remove. If they seem really 'stuck' then apply polish remover around edges, wait 1 minute, the peel off.
* I didn't have any damage on my nails because I used nail polish remover to
take off the nail.*

What do you think about these nails?

Would you rock them?

Mary Kay Limited-edition Redefining Elegance Nail Lacquers

I can't tell you how excited I was when I got this collection in the mail. 

The nail transition has started!

Bye bye neon brights! Hello rich elegant hues!

Mary Kay has come out with a sophisticated Limited-Edition Nail Lacquers just in time for Fall 2011. 

This was my first time playing with Mary Kay polishes and thankfully I'm pleased!

Check out the new colors from the line:

Lavish Sable

 Plush Plum

Gold Leaf  

Each shade costs $10.00 and are available until December 15, 2011.

3 words to sum them up:

• Creamy 
• Pigmented 
• True to Color

WITH FLASH

NO FLASH

Last but not least my Fall Mani <3 using Lavish Sable!

I'm in love!

Which one is your Favorite?

Born Pretty Store Fimo Sticks Review

I recently got the 100 pcs Cane Nail Art Fimo Fruit Shaped Stick w/ Cutter kit from Born Pretty.

If you don't know Fimo sticks are polymer clay that can be sliced and used as nail decoration. 

Look at the detail in the canes! 

In the kit:

100 fimo sticks

10x cutters
2x jewel empty boxes
1x glue

The Hello Kitty one is one of my favs of course :D

There is a spot on my thumb because a kitty fell off :(

Pros:

•  100 different Fimo Sticks (variety)
• Comes with empty jewelery box
• Decent price

Cons:

• The glue is not the strongest..
• Some of the sticks are not my ideal choices (in my opinion)
• It takes a while to get the hang of getting the "perfect slice"

Overall:
These are great if you're trying something new. If you can get the hang of cutting the sticks evenly & correctly... It's worth it.

Nail of the Day: OPI Extravaganza

Isn't this glitter fab!! 

OPI Extravaganza is a bold, orange glitter polish with added silver sparkle which was a part of the OPI Burlesque collection back in Winter 2010.

Here is a different pic with flash:

What do you think?

OPI Touring America collection swatches Fall 2011

It`s truly my dream to tour America. My trip would consist of shopping, eating and of course sight seeing. Since I don`t have the money or vacation days to do that, OPI Touring America collection will have to do! Inspired by Americana and cities with rich cultural heritage, the collection’s twelve shades offer comfortable glamour and wearable elegance for nails and toes.

“This collection will take women around the world on the ultimate tour across the USA, with stops in Baltimore, Clarksdale, Hollywood, Jackson Hole, Memphis, Milwaukee, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, Seattle, St. Louis, and Tucson,”  -Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic

*one polish didn't fit in the shot*

SWATCHES:

Color Break Down

A-taupe the Space Needle

You’ll climb to new heights with this creamy-rich taupe.

I Eat Mainely Lobster

We “clawed” through crowds to catch this coral for you.

Color to Diner For

I’ll take the rosy-red with a side of “awesome.”

Road House Blues

In this case…R&B stands for “Really Blue.”

French Quarter for Your Thoughts

Want beads? Then show us your sexy gray nails!

Uh-oh Roll Down the Window

You’re gonna wanna pull over for this “unexpected” olive green.

NOT SWATCHED:

Suzi Takes the Wheel

Buckle up—she’s not stopping until she gets to gray!

Get in the Expresso Lane

An amped-up dark brown that’ll never letcha down!

I Brake for Manicures

This gorgeous eggplant-plum has our full attention.

Are We There Yet?

Don’t make me reach back there and take that perfect melon shade!

My Address is "Hollywood"

We put this pretty rose-pink on the map.

Honk if You Love OPI

Don’t let this gorgeous dark grape pass you by.

Gorgeous colors! 

Which one is your favorite?