Nicole by O.P.I Selena Gomez Collection Swatches

Happy Thursday! 

  Today I am sharing my swatches of the Selena Gomez Collection by Nicole by O.P.I. This collection is made up of Seven full coverage shades and Seven glittery toppers. I can't say I am a Selena Gomez fan, or that I know what her "vibe" is... Judging from the range of colors in this collection I'd say girly and sweet :D.

 To see closeups of each shade just continue reading.

Nicole by O.P.I Selena 

Say hello to Selena. The namesake of the collection. Selena is a soft, Salmony Pink creamy base with beautiful, soft shimmer. The formula on this color is squishy and delicious, it glides on buttery smooth and even. I used Three thin and easy coats for my swatch. 

Nicole by O.P.I Inner Sparkle over Nicole by O.P.I Selena

 Inner Sparkle is made up of a "base" of small light Gold glitter accented by light Pink and Lavender hex particles. The base on this shade is clear. While the spread of the glitter is nice, I don't think this shade could be built up to opacity. Inner Sparkle dries a bit dull so a top coat is a must. 

Nicole by O.P.I Hit the Lights 

Hit the Lights is a very primary shade of Yellow creme with the slightest, slightest shimmer. The formula on this shade was odd. It wanted to go on streaky and then it would even out. I'm conflicted lol. This shade was not the easiest to work with but it was not the worst Yellow I've had to work with. I used Three thin coats.  

Nicole by O.P.I Sweet Dreams over Nicole by O.P.I Hit the Lights 

 Sweet Dreams is made up of light lavender glitter accented by Silver and Teal hex particles suspended in a clear base. Sweet Dreams is the same concept as Inner Sparkle but in different color glitters. 

Nicole by O.P.I Spring Break 

 Spring Break is a pretty shade of vivid Magenta creme. This shade is not very unique but it is still pretty and fun. The formula on this shade was perfect in every way and I only needed Two coats for full coverage. 

Nicole by O.P.I Stars at Night over Nicole By O.P.I Spring Break 

Stars at Night is made up of Silver and Silver Prismatic micro bars packed in a clear base. 

Nicole by O.P.I Love Song 

 Love Song is a pretty, light grapey Purple with a slight shimmer. It is not quite as vivid as it shows in my photos. Think of this color, with a slight hint of dustiness and you get Love Song. I really liked this shade. Love Song has a great Two coat formula. 

Nicole by O.P.I Mi Fantasia over Nicole by O.P.I Love Song 

Mi Fantasia is made up of densely packed Steely Blue glitter accented by Aqua prismatic micro bars. Mi Fantasia adds a lot of interesting texture to what ever it is layered over. 

Nicole By O.P.I Naturally

 Naturally is a pretty shade of Blue toned baby Pink creme with a soft Silvery shimmer. I was surprised to love this shade as much as I did. The formula on this color was really nice an squishy in a good way. I did Three easy coats of color for my swatch. 

Nicole By O.P.I Confetti Fun over Nicole by O.P.I Naturally 

 Confetti Fun is your standard "birthday glitter" rainbow mix. I do LOVE the micro Silver glitter suspended in the base of this topper. As many of these types of glitters as I have I don't even really get tired of them. 

Nicole By O.P.I Pretty in Plum 

 Pretty in Plum is a pretty Red toned plummy shimmer. This shade is pretty classic and does great in Three thin coats. 

Nicole By O.P.I Kissed at Midnight over Nicole by O.P.I Pretty in Plum 

Kissed at Midnight is the same concept as Inner Sparkle and Sweet Dreams. The blend here is of light Gold and bright Yellow-Gold. I really loved this combination. 

Nicole By O.P.I Heavenly Angel over Pretty in Plum

Heavenly Angel is opalescent flakes suspended in a clear base. This was a let down for me :(. It's like there are not enough flakes in the base. A LOT of fishing was necessary and at the end this is what I ended up with... Lumpy nails and clumped flakes.... 

Nicole by O.P.I Scarlett

Scarlett is a pretty Pinky red metallic shimmer with a light Golden duochrome. The formula on this shade is just a little sheer but easily buildable. I used Three thin coats for this swatch.

 These are really cute and girly. I can't say I was blown away by any particular shade in this bunch but it is a cohesive collection. These are already available for purchase at most Nicole by O.P.I retailers!

Will you be picking any of these up?

(**NOPI products provided for my consideration**)

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Etsy Mania!! Swatch Spam Edition

Happy Humpday!! 

  Today I am doing a handmade edition of Swatchy Spamalama! I am keeping things short and sweet today because it is pretty late and I am pretty tired. I spent the day in a cleaning fit lol! So! Today's polishes are all handmade!

ANDDDD Yay!!! I finally have an updated tour of my polish room on You Tube!! Check it!! 

To see closeup shots of the pretty handmade polishes just continue reading!

All That Glitters Cha Cha Twist

All That Glitters Very Peacockish

Vivid Lacquer Huricane

Vivid Lacquer Cookies 'n' Creme

R. Hobby Cosmetics in Copper Kettle over LVX Legendaire

R.Hobby Cosmetics in Rainbow

Glitter Daze in Prima Donna over Barielle Erica's Pencil Skirt

Glitter Daze Aphrodite over (I'm not sure)

Glitter Daze Crazy in Love over China Glaze Igniting Love

Shimmer Erica over Pixi Evening Emerald

 That will do it for me today! I will be back soon with moaaaaarrrr!!!!!!! Sorry I was so short today. It has been waaaaay too long of a day lol.

(**Some products provided for review**)

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Color Club Winter Affair Holiday 2012 Collection Swatches

Hello and happy Monday!! 

  Today I have Color Club's newest collection for the Holidays; Winter Affair. This collection is made up of Five beautiful, jewel toned metallic beauties and one Flake top coat. It is my understanding that this collection is/will be available at Sally Beauty Supply. However, there are some discrepancies with some of the shades between the Sally's Winter Affair set and the set being sent by PR as well and being offered online and everywhere else CC is sold.  

 To see swatches and find out details about the colors just continue reading ♥.

Color Club Ho Ho Holly 

 Ho Ho Holly is a beautiful Forest green micro shimmer suspended in the most glorious shade of deep Green jelly. The shimmer in this beauty has a slight shift from Green/ Blue to Golden. There is actually quite a bit of Blue in this shade of Green, it is very Peacock-y. I love how the Golden flashes look like they are floating over the Green surface. Ho Ho Holly has a great ,Three- coat, formula.

Color Club Gift Of Sparkle (PR Version)

 Gift of Sparkle is one of the Two shades that are different at Sally's. This version of Gift of Sparkle is a pretty mix of micro Purple and Red glitter that make up the base and accents of Holo twinkling glitter. The balance of Red and Purple in the base is perfect and gives the polish, an almost, duochrome like effect. This color requires some build up for opacity and it is best to wait between coats, I used Three. This polish dries a bit gritty so a good top coat is a must. The Sally's version of this color is a deep Blue metallic scented shade much like last year's Cold Metal. 

Color Club Winter Affair (PR version)

 Winter Affair is the second shade that differs at Sally's. This version of Winter Affair is a stunning, Red toned Plum shimmer. This polish has a lovely glowing quality and beautiful darkened edges on the nail. The formula on this color is great and does well in Two coats. The Sally's version of this color is a Warm, scented Golden metallic much like last year's Gingerbread Man. I must say that this version is SO much more unique and complex!

Color Club Snowflakes over Winter Affair 

 Snowflakes is a pretty flake top coat. The shift in these flakes is from Copper/Red/Green/ Gold. This particular flake is along the same lines as Essie Shine of the Times, Nubar 2010. You get the idea, not unique but always pretty and welcome!

Color Club Berry and Bright 

 Berry and Bright is a beautiful metallic Red. The interesting thing about this pretty color is all the micro Purple shimmer that you can catch glimpses of when on the nail. I actually really like this shade of Red and it is so perfect for the holidays. It's a warmer take on the "Holiday Red". The formula is great on this color and only needs Two coats.

Color Club Glitter Wonderland 

 Glitter Wonderland is a great Red toned, metallic Amethyst purple. The base on this one also has tons of contrasting Blue shimmer. Very pretty color and great for Purple lovers everywhere! This color also has a fab formula and does well in Two coats.

  So to recap Gift of Sparkle and Winter Affair do have Two versions. One will be at Sally's and the other everywhere else CC is sold. I actually really like this small group of Holiday pretties. They are sparkly, vibrant and they all have great formulas!

Do you have a fave?

(**Products provided for review**)

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LTHP's First Cling- Wrap Skittle Mani!

Good Afternoon loves!! 

  

  I hope everyone had a great weekend and a good start to their week. I had an absolutely fab weekend. Saturday I got to go to a little photo shoot/ party for the new Cult Nails Deceptive Collection. Maria hosted a little get together for a few of us #FLbeautybloggers at the Cult Nails HQ and we had SO much fun playing with the new colors and posing for photos. I will have about this day post soon :D! 

  Today's post features my first try at the cling-wrap mani. I'm not sure who originated this technique, but it is SO easy and so much fun.

  My base colors from thumb to pinkie were: China Glaze Orange you Hot, Sation Loudest Color, Kiss my A's, Let's make Lemonade and Shock me Twice Pink. This looks features mostly Sation colors. For the cling wrap accents from thumb to pinkie I used: Bettina Pink Bikini, China Glaze Ride the Waves, Sation Tardy Tart, Oh My Oceania and Miss Emo Shun All. To add some contrast I cling- wrapped with O.P.I My Boyfriend Scales Walls over all my nails and then topped it all off with some Finger Paints Twisted. These looked AMAZING in person but the flakes and brightness of the neons were pretty much impossible to capture in my photos.
  There are many different ways to use cling- wrap for nail art. Just do a Google search for "Cling Wrap Manicure Tutorial". It is crazy the many different looks you can achieve with cling-wrap and some polish. I basically sponged, but with cling wrap.

 Everyone should try this technique! It's an easy way to get some really cool nails! I can't wait to try this again with as many different color combos as possible.

  Have you tried this look yet? Thoughts?

(**Some products provided for review**)

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Deborah Lippmann Ray of Light and Sweet Dreams

Good Morning!!

  Today I have a combination that I ended up loving a whole lot more than I expected. I was gifted these Two Debora Lippmann polishes last Saturday at our Neiman Marcus breakfast. I won't go on a whole lot because I am crazy busy today but these pictures do all the speaking! 

 I am wearing Ray of Light with accents of Sweet Dreams. These are both jelly based polishes packed full of Coppery flakies that shift to Red to Gold to Green/Blue. I love the inky tone of the base color in Ray of Light. Sweet Dreams is exactly that... A sweet dream. When I say I couldn't stop staring at my hands I really mean it. These have a slightly thick formula but nothing too problematic. I did Two coats of each color.

 How stunning are these?! Those flakies... MMmmmmm!!! I topped these off with a coat of Cult Nails Wicked Fast top coat and I still stand by my claim of it being my new favorite top coat. Dried faster than Seche Vite, it is not goopy and IT DOES NOT SHRINK!!! I usually have an issue with jelly based polishes shrinking on me but Wicked Fast did not cause that to happen!! Oh happy day!!

Thoughts?

(**DL polishes gifted by Neiman Marcus Millenia**)

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Etsy Mania!! Wonder Beauty Products Hippie Fest

Happy Friday!!

  Today I have, you guessed it.. MOAR Etsy polish!!! The shop today: Wonder Beauty Products. Something seemed unique about this shop and her creations and this particular mica- flake creation really caught my eye. And yes.... They come in a little jar!

 So Hippie Fest is a mix of irregular shaped flakes in Blue, Green and Purple suspended in a micro Green glitter base. For this look I layered Hippie Fest over Butter London Primrose Hill Picnick. I really like this polish and the whimsical effect it creates. And to clarify the polish already comes blended in the jar. It is polish.. In a jar!

So when I saw that it was actually a jar of polish I was all....

 But it became apparent VERY quick that this is quite the genius idea for polishes like this one as it made it so easy to pick out the shardy bits. She sends you your jar of color, a little mixing stick and a bottle of clear that comes with a brush that you dip into your jar. This particular polish does settle out and requires a good mixing before using.

Thoughts on Hippie Fest? Thoughts on jarred polish?

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Cult Nails Seduction

Hi loves and happy Sunday!!

  I am sorry I've kind of dropped off from the Black and White Challenge. I've been having a rough few weeks and that has made it very difficult for me to keep posting on schedule. I feel REALLY bad and kinda lame for "quitting" the challenge but life really does come first. I was feeling like the challenge was making blogging more of a chore than something I enjoy and I hate feeling that way about my blog. I just plain don't have the time to stick to a schedule right now. I have tons of material to get through and I am falling behind on swatching so I had to make an "executive decision" and drop out of the challenge. I hope/ know you guys will understand.

  Instead, today I will be showing you an amazing gem from Cult Nails called Seduction. This pretty is part  of Cult Nails newest collection Divas and Drama. I got this beauty at out last Beauty Bloggers of Central Florida Meet-up. Maria was kind enough to provide all the gals with Two of her amazing creations.

 Seduction is a deep Royal Purple jelly base packed full of Copper and Blue Flakies. The flakies in this seem to have a shift to Green which is pretty awesome. For this look I layered Seduction over Zoya Carly. This combination was so much more stunning in person but in my pics the flakies seem to blend into the base too much. Seriously though, in person this combo is so lush and jaw-dropping. Seduction is one of those polishes that you could probably layer over anything and it would still look amazing.

  This picture shows the flakies a little better. I love how the sparkle from Carly peeks through the jelly base in Seduction. 

I cannot get enough of Maria's cretions. Especially her flakie- based creations.

What do you guys think?

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