Wednesday 31 October 2012

Pink Wednesday, OPI Elephantastic Pink


Hi Guys,
Hump day already.  I have on OPI Elephantastic Pink from the OPI Spring 2008 India Collection

OPI Elephantastic Pink
 Elephantastic Pink is a  happy pink it's bright but not too bright.   I love the crelly texture (half jelly, half creme).  I wish I can turn all my chalky cremes into crellies they are so much easier to apply then the chalky ones.
 
 
OPI India Collection
 
OPI Elephantastic Pink
OPI Elephantastic Pink
Creamy and smooth only needed 2 coats. 
 
 
After seeing this picture on Pinterest I just had to wear it.  Lol! (cute isn't he)
 
 
 
  Do you own Elephantastic Pink?  Do you like it? 
 
It's the last day of October already. I'll see you guys next month :p




Until next time please have a great nail polish day. (✿◠‿◠)

Tuesday 30 October 2012

LCN "Colour Me Up" Collection Swatches and Review


LCN Colour Me Up Collection comes in a cube box of 4 colours.  These are fun to play with!

LCN Colour Me Up Collection
    From left to right: Colour Me Up,  Spice Up Your LifeFanappleistic, Some Like It Hot

                                Skittles
  The formula is good requiring 2 coats. 
Starting from the left:
  • Some Like It Hot - A bright coral creme with red undertones. This colour is really pretty.
  • Fanappleistic - A bright apple green creme.  It's buttery and opaque.  The name is cute. 
  • Spice Up Your Life - An orange creme it's juicy and vibrant. 
  • Colour Me Up - Ha Ha, The name of the collection and it's different then the others.  A dark purple with gold shimmer. 

  •  
    Here are so fun designs using all the colors...
    LCN Colour Me Up Collection
    Spice of your life is peaking behind Fanappleistic
     
    Starting at the top index finger base Colour Me Up, I used the rest of the colours using small pieces of plastic wrap dabbing them on.  Middle finger base Spice up your life, I stamp on a design using Fanappleistic which stamped very well.  Ring finger base Fanappleistic I stamped on flowers using Colour Me Up it too stamped very well.  Last but not least pinkie finger base Some like it hot, I added on dots. (stamping plate cheeky ch44)  


    LCN Colour Me Up Collection
     
    LCN Colour Me Up Collection
     
    LCN Colour Me Up Collection
     
    LCN Colour Me Up Collection
     
    Overall:  Love all the colors, great formula and the bonus is that you can stamp with some of them as I have shown you.
     
     
     LCN polishes are available on their website and it's $29.90 for the collection or $7.50 for each bottle. Each bottle is a mini size at only 8ml
     
    *LCN products sent for review
     




    Until next time please have a great nail polish day. (✿◠‿◠)

    Monday 29 October 2012

    OPI’s new Euro Centrale Collection for Spring/Summer 2013! Press Release

    Hey guys, Can you believe an announcement about a new collection of polish in 2013 already?  And it looks like the price of OPI will be $9.00,  Oh well enjoy this press release.


    The New Voice of Fashion

     

    OPI Announces the Launch of Euro Centrale for Spring/Summer 2013
     
     
    Classic meets contemporary with Euro Centrale by OPI for Spring/Summer 2013. Celebrating a region where history meets modern design, the collection’s twelve new nail lacquers offer a mixture of glamorous metallic hues; playful bright shades in periwinkle, aqua and pink; and creamy blues in indigo, midnight and aubergine.

    “Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania make up an exciting new fashion hotspot,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “When visiting these countries, you’ll view Gothic churches alongside vibrant graffiti murals, blending two very different aesthetics. This fusion of old and new was also seen in runway looks during New York Fashion Week, where classic styles were reinvented with modern silhouettes and patterns.

    Euro Centrale boasts a wide variety of shades, ranging from pale nude to deep blue – and featuring everything from shimmering copper to aqua in between!,” continues Weiss-Fischmann. “Whether you’re looking to spice up a black and white print, or add neutrality to a vivid brocade, these lacquers are designed to accessorize spring’s hottest looks.”

    Euro Centrale by OPI includes the following shades:
     
    Polka.com
    Blue and violet are dancing partners in this glittery combo.
     
     
    OPI…Eurso Euro
    This deep blue cream is very continental.

    Suzi’s Hungary AGAIN!
    Thank goodness there are zero calories in this warm and yummy pink!
     
     
    You’re Such a BudaPest
    If I let you borrow this periwinkle-purple, will you go away?
     
     
    Can’t Find My Czechbook

    I hope you take credit, because I must have this aqua!
     
     
    My Paprika is Hotter than Yours!

    Get the extinguisher...this fiery red is sizzling!
     
     
    Hands Off My Kielbasa!

    Get your own...this bronzy tan is all mine!
     
     
    OY–Another Polish Joke!

    So this shimmery-gold walks into a bar...
     
     
    A Woman’s Prague-ative

    I’m changing this shimmery copper for...never mind!

     
     
    Vant to Bite My Neck?

    You know you want to...wear this deep eggplant.
     
     
    I Saw…U Saw…We Saw…Warsaw

    Be seen in this deep midnight blue.
     
     
    My Vampire is Buff

    Creamy, pale and nude...just how I like my vampires.
     
     


    Euro Centrale Collection nail lacquer shades contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application.
    Euro Centrale by OPI will be available February 6, 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $9.00 ($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!
     
    ABOUT OPI
    As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades and contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.







     
     



     




    Until next time please have a great nail polish day. (✿◠‿◠)

    OPI’s partnership with Mariah Carey on the new Limited Edition Revolutionary Liquid Sand™ collection for 2013! Press Release



    This is something new "Liquid Sand" lacquers (Interesting)



    Chart-Smashing Colors!


    OPI Partners with Multi-Platinum International Superstar Mariah Carey to Launch Limited Edition Shades, Featuring the Revolutionary New Liquid Sand™ Nail Lacquers

     OPI announces the launch of eight new limited edition shades inspired and hand-selected by multiple Grammy Award winning recording artist Mariah Carey. These shades include four new OPI Liquid Sand™ lacquers featuring groundbreaking technology for a textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle. 

    “OPI is extremely excited to work with Mariah,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “She’s very passionate about beauty and her nails in particular. Her music, which includes 18 Billboard No. 1 singles, served as a wonderful inspiration for glamorous, sultry, vibrant colors.

    “To pay homage to her iconic status, we wanted to launch her collection with something completely new and exciting. OPI Liquid Sand nail lacquer offers a never-before-seen look with a pebbled finish that lightly shimmers with fine glitter particles. Worn without top coat, Liquid Sand lacquer gives nails a unique textured matte finish worthy of a superstar.” 

    Mariah Carey by OPI includes four Studio Shades Рranging from pink glitter to rich plum cr̬me Рand four Stage Shades Рeach featuring the new textured finished.

     

    Studio Shades include:

    A Butterfly Moment (This sophisticated and frosty tan nude has us all a-flutter)
     
     
    Sprung (Fall hopelessly in love with this shimmery copper)
     
     
    Pink Yet Lavender (This pink glitter with lavender shimmer has superstar shine!)
     
     
    Anti-bleak (This deep, creamy purple will lift your spirits)
     
     
    Stage Shades include:
     
     
    Stay the Night (Make it last in this matte black with red glints)
     
     
    Get Your Number (Wearing this matte blue with sparkles is a great call)
     
     
     Can’t Let Go (Hold onto this matte purple with dazzling sparkle)
     
     
     The Impossible (This matte fuchsia with star confetti will never give up)
     
     
    OPI Liquid Sand lacquers should always be worn without top coat.
     
    Mariah Carey by OPI nail lacquers contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. This promotion will be available beginning January 2013 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $9.00 ($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!
     
    ABOUT OPI

    As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades and contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.

     
     

    ABOUT MARIAH CAREY
     

    With a distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting and producing talent, Carey has defined the modern pop performance. As a singer/songwriter/producer, she has been recognized with five Grammy Awards, nine American Music Awards, Billboard’s “Artist of the Decade” Award, the World Music Award for “World’s Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium,” and BMI’s “Icon Award” to name a few. She recently made a substantial mark in film with her critically acclaimed role as a social worker in “Precious,” the 2009 film based on the novel “Push” by Sapphire. A Congressional Award recipient, Carey has generously donated her time and energy to a range of domestic and international philanthropic causes near to her heart including The Fresh Air Fund/Camp Mariah (a retreat where inner-city children explore career development), Save the Music Foundation and Make-a-Wish Foundation among several others.

    Mariah is currently in the studio, writing, recording and executive-producing her next album for Island Def Jam Music Group; the lead single "Triumphant (Get ‘Em)," is now available on iTunes. Carey will join the judges’ panel of FOX’s American Idol when the series returns in 2013.
     



      Until next time please have a great nail polish day. (✿◠‿◠)

    Dr.'s Remedy Breast Cancer Awareness Collection 2012 Swatches and Review


    Pink is the go-to hue this fall as beauty brands tap into every gradation of the standout shade in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Dr.'s REMEDY® leads the way in the fight for the cause by teaming up with Living Beyond Breast Cancer, whose mission is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.

    Get Gorgeous Tips and Give Back During BCA Month


     

    Dr.'s Remedy Breast Cancer Awareness Collection 2012


    Dr.'s Remedy Purity
    Dr.'s Remedy Breast Cancer Awareness Collection 2012
    Purity Pink : A ballet Slipper light pink nude it's fresh and clean looking and can be used as a base for french tip manicures.  The formula is nice and smooth used 3 coats. 
     
     
    Dr.'s Remedy Hopeful
    Dr.'s Remedy Breast Cancer Awareness Collection 2012
    Hopeful Hot Pink: Hello Kitty meets bubble gum shade, love the formula the texture crelly (half creme half jelly) used 2 coats.
     
     
    Dr.'s Remedy Nurture
    Dr.'s Remedy Breast Cancer Awareness Collection 2012
    Nurture Nude Pink: Another nude pink but more opaque then Purity.  It has a flash of pink shimmer lit from within.  It's hard to see it but it's there.  Used 3 coats.
     
     
    Here is a close up shot of  Nurture click to enlarge to see the flash of pink
    Dr.'s Remedy Breast Cancer Awareness Collection 2012
     
     
    Here are some nail designs...
    Nurture and Hopeful
     
     Purity and Hopeful
     
     
    Overall:  The formula was good.  This is a great collection to have especially if you are a pink lover.  The price is alittle more then average, but they are made with organic ingredients, vitamins, wheat protein and other organic ingredients.
     
     
     
    Dr.'s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish is available online at www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.  Also follow Dr.'s Remedy on Facebook and Twitter.
       
     
     
    *Dr.'s Remedy products sent for review*





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