My latest manicure is brought to you by Essie's Buy Me A Cameo and Essie's Luxeffects A Cut Above! ($8.00 each) I have been dying to use Essie's gorgeous Luxeffects topcoat in the shade A Cut Above and I chose Buy Me A Cameo as the perfect base for underneath. Essie'sBuy Me A Cameo is a metallic taupe, nude shade, my take on a frosted satin mocha dream color. The metallic finish is stunning, beautiful and intriguing.
Essie's A Cut Above (I reviewed in my Winter 2012 favorite polish video) is a mix of light pink small, medium and hex glitter in a clear base. The formula works well, not to thick, and manageable. As you know, I am a huge fan of Essie's Luxeffects. I have wanted to rock the pink option for the Spring and this was the perfect fit. In the photo below I am wearing, Essie's base coat, 2 coats of Essie's Buy Me A Cameo, 2 coats of Essie's A Cut Above finished with a topcoat. Happy Spring!
Hey guys, gals & pals. Happy Spring! I am super stoked to have joined in on the Julep Maven Box craze! I recently received my first Julep Maven Box and I want to tell you about it. Julep is currently running a promotion, to start up becoming a Maven, is just 1 cent. (1 single penny {not including shipping}) All the information is in the video below. Enjoy! PLEASE COMMENT, RATE AND SUBSCRIBE!
My latest manicure is brought to you by Chanel's Black Pearl Le Vernis Nail Colour! ($23.00 for 0.4 fl.oz) is a striking stormy teal-tinged blackened base with a glimpse of metallic silvered green running through it, then topped off with green, blue, and teal micro-shimmer. This has a great metallic finish and with an even application it can be made to look like brushed metal. Chanel's Le Vernis lacquer is a pricey product but well worth it if their is a color you madly love. The woman who does my manicure gave me 2 coats and in the dark, nail salon light it looked covered. When I walked outside and got into the sunlight you could see straight through 2 coats to see my nail (WHICH BOTHERS ME MORE THAN ANYTHING!!!) I added a 3rd coat and SUCCESS! It gives you a strong, pigmented, gun metal finish that is striking. I have never seen an exact duplicate color so Chanel has an extremely unique color on their hands. This color is really for the girl who loves wearing dark, powerful, rich colors on her fingers. Black Pearl would be an incredible pedicure color as well. This is a picture of my manicure (base coat, 3 coats of Black Pearl, finishing with top coat). ENJOY! www.chanel.com
Hey lovely people! Hope all is well! I waited for this day for such a long time. Today I pampered myself and got a new color and new haircut. Wanted to show you the finished product. For the haircut, I got about 2 inches off, kept the length long and cut some texture in it. For the color, I fell into the latest trend and I got an ombre highlighting technique. Ombre hair is when the end of your hair graduate to another color, usually lighter and blonder. I kept the roots dark and lightened the bottom and blondish brown color. The word ombre is basically French for shadow. What makes them cool is that if done right it looks like you have glorious sun-kissed hair. LOVING IT! Hope you like.
Hey lovely people! Hope all is well. My latest video is a review on one of my favorite collections of the year by one of my favorite females killing the BIZ at the moment. Hip Hop's reigning Queen, Nicki Minaj and OPI collaborated to create six unique and unforgettable colors (all names after her hit james & album) to glam up our 2012! Definitely one of the most highly anticipated collections in the world of polish! Collection launched January 2012 and was a HIT! Nicki Minaj is not only a style icon but a nail polish icon & OPI was definitely giving back to their fans by choosing Nicki to create such a mega collection. I LOVE THIS COLLECTION! It is absolutely my cup of tea. It really captures the electric, unique, fashion-forward, risk-taking personality of Nicki Minaj. BRAVO OPI! BRAVO NICKI MINAJ! She def 'did it on 'em'.
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My heart skipped a beat. I told you, I faint over this shade. MUST HAVE! Fly is genius. Fly is a bright, perfect, teal creme polish. Electric blue for sure. This color wears beautifully. This def represents the eclectic side of Nicki. It is super unique and makes your nails POP! This shade gives you a very smooth application with a glassy finish. 2 coats is perfection and FLY it is. LOVING this color this season!
Pink Friday is a bubble gum pink creme polish. This color is extremely opaque and covers with just one coat. 2 coats is stunning. It is surprising for a baby pink color to cover so perfect. Pink Friday is like candy on your fingers. This shade is super easy to apply and like the rest of the collection the finish is extremely glassy. This def represents the girly side of Nicki. ABSOLUTELY one of the greatest pinks I have EVER come across!
Did It On 'Em is the absolute STAND OUT of this collection. I mean WOW! Greens are so happening right now and this shade is just another hue to add to the trend. Did It On 'Em is a yellow toned green creme polish. A funky chartreuse hue with a slightly dusted overcast tone. The shade is one of a kind. I have never seen anything like it. This def represents Nicki's fashion forward side. The formula is easy to apply and the finish is ultra glossy. 2 coats is all you need. Did It On 'Em tune is a jam of mine and so is this polish!
GORG! GORG! GORG! Metallic 4 Life is a sheer charcoal base, filled with micro and hexagonal mid-sized silver glitter. This shade def represents Nicki's sexy side. 2 coats will give you pretty good coverage, but I prefer 3 coats to get the full effect. I also recommend waiting a few minutes in between each coat, to allow the polish to set in the nail and allowing yourself for the perfect layer. Removal is a tad difficult due to the overflowing amount of glitter but it is worth it. Glitter is so happening right now and this formula kills.
Save Me is a clear thick base coat, loaded with very fine silver, blue & yellow micro glitter and holographic bar glitter pieces. This is one of the greatest 3D lacquers I have ever seen! One coat gives you a shy, subtle gleam, two coats just covers, but at three coats your finger nails become BLING! You should also wait a few minutes in between application to allow yourself the perfect layers. This shade def represents Nicki's risk taking side. 3D perfection. The formula in the sun light is incredible. You gotta see.
Super Bass is a blue based purple-magenta shatter polish. enough said.
ATTENTION MAC FANS! How cool is this? We vote AND MAC will deliver! MAC is asking us to vote for our favorite discontinued shades of past collections of Lipstick, Lipglass and Eye Shadow! (18 to choose from!) The top 9 shades (three shades from each category) will come back as an online exclusive, limited edition collection and will be available to purchase in August 2012 and internationally Fall 2012! Voting will take place to Facebook fans on Facebook March 12-March 30, 2012 just by click on this link.facebook.com/macbyrequest
LIPSTICK
3N as seen in N Collection (January 2008)
Candy Yum Yum as seen in Quite Cute (April 2011)
Eden Rocks as seen in Eden Rocks (May 2001)
Moxie as seen in Retro Matte Lipstick (September 1999)
Rocker as seen in Time Rocker (Fall 1999)
Shitaki as seen in Cuisine (March 2001)
LIPGLASS
2N as seen in N Collection (January 2008)
Bait as seen in Lure (June 2006)
Cult of Cherry as seen in Cult of Cherry (September 2008)
Emancipation as seen in Wonder Woman (February 2011)
Flash of Flesh as seen in M•A•C D’Bohemia (May 2005)
Continuing with the second part of my newest video is a review on Essie's Luxeffects! Essie rarely makes textured, glitter or flakies polishes & they surprised us all with their Holiday 2011 Luxeffects Collection! Luxeffects consists of 5, meant to be, topcoats with all different textures in a clear base. These shades are meant to be worn over your favorite polish to create a unique finish. This collection consists of 2 glitter polishes & 3 flakies polishes. They have a thick, gummy texture which all cause for a different application. One coat will give you a light, more sporadic finish. Two coats will begin to cover and three coats will give you an ultra, layered, covered look. Super fun collection. You can purchase wherever Essie is sold, drugstores, beauty supplies, Target or online.
Hey pals! It's a wonderful time of year for nail polish because the Spring collections are being released and in my opinion the Spring/Summer collections are the most fun! My latest video includes a review of Essie's Spring 2012 Go Overboard Collection that consists of 3 beautiful colors! ENJOY! PRICE: $8 www.essie.com
Armed and Ready is a taupe, khaki, olive, green creme polish with gold micro shimmers. With greens leading the polish trend right now, this color is perfection. Essie surprised us with this shade, extremely unexpected and unique to release this as a Spring shade (AND I LOVE IT!) It has a nice formula and goes on super smooth. Every color in this collection covers with one coat but two coats is preferred. Essie rarely makes green polishes so get your hands on this one while you can.
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT! This color made me "go overboard" when I first saw it! GORGEOUS! Go Overboard is the signature shade of the collection (obviously). Go Overboard is THE teal color. It is a dark aqua turquoise creme polish thats ultra creamy. Great color for all year round. It has exceptional color payoff and very rich pigment. Also has the most perfect smooth formula finishing with a beautiful, mirror-like natural gloss shine. A perk is after removal there is absolutely NO staining. Kudos Essie! This ocean blue dream color is perfect to bring in the warm weather.
Play Date screams SPRING! This color is so girly and dainty. Play Date is a lilac, purple creme polish. When you look at the color in the bottle is looks pastel, but after application it's true color shows, BRIGHT. Almost neon looking, depending on your skin tone. Gorgeous color for any skin tone. This polish looks good with two coats but I love 3 coats for the full effect of color. I am guessing this shade with be the top Easter color this year.
Hey Everyone! Hope you are having a great week! My latest review is on one of the greatest mass lipsticks on the market right now, Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter. PRICE: $7.49 You can purchase at any drug store. www.revlon.com
Revlon has created 20 new shades (and photographed above is my collection of 16 lip butters). Revlon describes as "pampering gel formula that provides super charged hydration and glides on lips buttery smooth". This formula is super shiny with the most soft buttery balm. They leave your lips feeling healthy and smooth. This product has the feel & shine of balm and color payoff of lipstick, while still moisturizing. Hydrating mango, shea and coconut butter formula boosts lip moisture leaving your lips feeling perfect. The popular formula is slick and wet-like and glides on for an easy application. They feel so comfortable and after 3 hours of wear they don't stain your lips. Revlon was smart to make 20 great shades, leaving a shade for everyone! Pales & neutrals to reds & corals, some sheer and some with major pigmentation.
My favorite color out of the 20 is called Lollipop. Lollipop is a bright fuschia with iridescent shimmer and cool, blue undertones. There is the most beautiful shine that gives lips a full, voluminous look.
Hey Friends! A few days ago I wrote a basic review on the new Garnier- Skin Renew- Miracle Skin Perfector-B.B. Cream and here is my video review. Please let me know your thoughts on this product and if you're loving it like I am. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel too! Thanks a bunch! Enjoy!
