Sally Hansen Salon Effects Glow in the Dark

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Hey all!  Anyone else like me and procrastinate on their Halloween mani?  I did some last week but this week has just flown by.  So I decided to try out the Sally Hanse Salon Effects that I received for review last week.  And lets be real if I had waited to show them to you until next week there wouldn't really have been a need for them.  This is only my second time using these.  They are super easy to use and had lots of size and shape choices.  Basically you stick it on, smooth is down and then file off the excess.  As you can see by the tips of my nails I struggled a bit with the filing part.  I need to figure out how to not remove so much.  If you have any tips I'd love to hear them.  All that said, I freakin love these.  Instant nail art is my kind of art.  Mr. MLiP thought these were super neat too.

Check out the glow on these bad boys!  They didn't have to charge up or anything.  Sorry I'm not the best with the glow in the dark photography but you get the idea.  Too cool!  I put these on last night and I'm definitely wearing them out trick or treating with my boys.

Head on out and pick these up for a super quick and easy Halloween mani.  They are available in all the usual places you find Sally Hansen products.  Have a great night everyone!

Happy Halloween!!!

Sara

NYC Midnight Beauty Collection (partial) Review

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Hello!  Today I have two polishes from the New York Color (NYC) Midnight Beauty Collection.  First up is Animal Instinct.  This is a gorgeous orange shimmer polish.  I used three coats and top coat for today's pictures.  The formula on this one was kind of a pain.  It was still streaky after two coats but the polish was thickening up on me while I was tying to apply it.  That said I'm in love with the color.  It was nice and bright.

NYC Animal Instinct 

NYC Animal Instinct 

Next up is Rock Muse, a Smokey Top Coat, a black jelly base with different sized silver glitters.  Since this is a jelly base and I'm not a huge fan of visible nail line I started with a black cream then applied two coats of Rock Muse.  This has great glitter payoff and was super easy to work with.  Since this is a great Halloween polish I added a jack 'o lantern decal from Lacquer by Lissa.

NYC Smokey Top Coat

NYC Smokey Top Coat

NYC is found a drug stores and large retailers.  This collection is available now.  These are great Halloween polishes that can definitely be worn year round.

Until next time...

Sara

*Polishes were sent for review.  All opinions are 100% mine.*

Orly Mirrorball

*Purchased by me*

Orly Mirrorball

Hey guys!  I have the super cool Orly Mirrorball to show you today.  In the sunlight this polish is a real stunner.  Silvery, linear holo with little holo glitters in it to give it a little something extra.  I used two coats and top coat for this mani.  This will be a fun polish for the holidays.  I can already picture this polish with a sparkly, green texture polish to make a christmas tree.  Lots of options for this one.

Orly Mirrorball

Have a great day!

Sara

Enter the Zoya Color Laboratory

Go Mad For Zoya & WIN*!

Are you "MAD" for Zoya?! Now's your chance to bring the color of your dreams to life! Step inside our virtual color labooooooratory (muahahaha) to experiment with color and finishes to "mix" your very own shade. The Zoya color animator offers various pieces and parts (finishes, opacity and hues) to play with - feel free to use the description section to elaborate on your masterpiece. Give your creation a name, submit it, and there's a chance we will bring it to life!

NOW - Thursday, October 31st(10:00am ET) Piece together your creation for a chance to have it custom created just for you! The highest voted shade will win, so don’t forget to share your creation with your friends and family after it's been submitted!

http://www.zoya.com/content/category/Halloween_Color_Lab_2014

How It Works:

1. Go CRAZY! (You know we are) Create a custom shade using the Zoya Polish Animator
2. Name your creation and describe any additional elements you would add to the polish.
3. Submit (and don't forget to share!) your custom shade for a chance to bring it to life! Have more than one color you’re mad about? Create as many as you'd like!
4. One winner will be selected on October 31, 2014 at 9am EST

*Terms and Conditions
Purchase not necessary to enter. Valid Art of Beauty account required in order to participate. Enter NOW through 10/31/14 (9:00am ET). One winner will be selected and contacted by 5pm ET 10/31/14. Please allow up to two weeks for production of custom shades. Winning shades will be created based on Zoya's Creative Director's interpretation of the description and cannot be returned, exchanged or duplicated at a later date.

Looks like fun!  Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.

Sara

Zoya Matte Velvet Collection Review

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Hello!  Today I have a collection to review that I'm super excited about.  The Zoya Matte Velvet collection is a re-release of a much loved past collection.  I didn't own any of these prior to them showing up on my doorstep.  I'm so in love with these now it's a bit ridiculous.  These all had the most amazing formula.  So smooth and easy to apply.  The dry time is so fast.  Like crazy fast!  Each polish was perfect in two coats.  Obviously there is no top coat.  Also each polish has a sun picture and a shade picture.

Zoya Savita

Zoya Savita

Zoya Savita

Zoya Posh

Zoya Posh

Zoya Posh

Zoya Loredana

Zoya Loredana

Zoya Loredana

Zoya Veruschka

Zoya Veruschka

Zoya Veruschka

Zoya Dovima

Zoya Dovima

Zoya Dovima

Zoya Harlow

Zoya Harlow

Zoya Harlow

So what do you think?  Are you a matte fan or does everything need to be shiny?  I can't wait to do some nail art with these.  Stripes, polka dots things like that.  You can get these at zoya.com.  Also be sure to like Zoya on facebook to stay up to date on new releases and promotions.

Have a great day!

Sara

*Polishes were provided to me for review.  All opinions are 100% mine.*

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Review

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Hey all!  I have a quick Halloween colored mani for you tonight.  I received the new Halloween colors from Sally Hansen Insta-Dri for review.  These three just begged to be worn together.  I started with a base of OMGhost, a great white that was opaque in two coats.  I know Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Whirlwind White was a huge favorite for a lot of people and is discontinued but I think this would make a great replacement for that.  After that was dry I used a chevron pattern from Nail Vinyls down the middle.  The orange is Pumpkin Queen.  It covered the white in one coat and is the perfect orange for Halloween.  The black is Scaredy Matte.  It also covered the white in one coat.  I put topcoat just over the orange so the black would stay matte.

The formula on these was good.  What I had issues with was the amount of polish on the big, flat brushes.  The brushes give a lot of coverage but my nails are pretty curved and I struggle a bit with them.  But that's just me and not a reflection on the polish.  I've seen this collection in a few drugstores around here.  So run out and get the white.  And the orange!!

Have a great night!

Sara

*Polishes were provided to me for review.  All opinions are 100% mine.*

Born Pretty Store Stamping Plate Review

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Hey guys!  I have a quick review of a Born Pretty Store stamping plate for you today.  I started with a base of Essie Mojito Madness and stamped an image from plate QA87 using Rica Gloomy Sunday.  I didn't have any issues with this plate.  I stamped several of the images on a piece of paper and they all picked up very well.

I love gray and green together but this mani was hard to photograph.  The gray was much easier to see in person.  Born Pretty Store has a ton of great nail art products.  Click here to see the plate I used.  Also, don't forget to use code FEMJ61 to save 10% on regular priced purchases.

Have a great day!

Sara

*Stamping plate was sent for review.  All opinions are 100% mine.*

Dragon Claw Polish Review

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Good morning everyone!  Today I have a few polishes from a brand new indie line to show you.  Dragon Claw Polish is 5 free and cruelty free indie line that will be launching November 7th will three fun collections.  Today I have one polishes from each of the premier collections.  I was also sent a mini bottle of Dragon Claw's quick dry top coat, Diamond Claw.  I used it with all the polishes.  I'll give you my findings at the end.   Oh and I'm trying out macro shots again.  Let me know what you think.  I will master these someday.

First up is Ant Venom from the Ick Made Pretty collection.  This is an orchid/purple chrome polish.  Two coats made it opaque and it applied very well.  I had zero issues with the formula and application.

Dragon Claw Polish Ant Venom

Dragon Claw Polish Ant Venom

Dragon Claw Polish Ant Venom

Up next is Chewy Rainbow Bands from the Toys Everywhere! collection.  This is based of the Rainbow Loom Bands that Janet's, the lady behind the brand, little one is always finding and chewing on.  This is a pink jelly with different sized and color glitters in it.  When I tried this on it's own I still had visible nail lines (vnl) at four coats so I decided to layer it over a bright pink cream, Rica Pinky Promise.  I applied two coats of Chewy Rainbow Bands.  I struggled to get the blue and yellow glitters out.  I had to get them on the neck of the bottle and then fish them out with the brush and put them on the nail.  The final look is great it just took a bit of work.

Dragon Claw Polish Chewy Rainbow Bands

Dragon Claw Polish Chewy Rainbow Bands

Dragon Claw Polish Chewy Rainbow Bands

Finally we have my favorite of the bunch.  This is Bren from the Girls of Famous Asian collection.  So much pretty here!  This is the perfect denim blue polish.  I used there coats to make it perfectly even and opaque.  I wore this one for a few days I loved it so much.

Dragon Claw Polish Bren

Dragon Claw Polish Bren

Dragon Claw Polish Bren

I topped all these polishes with Diamond Claw quick dry top coat.  I'm pretty impressed.  Within a few minutes my nails were touchable.  At the 15 minute mark I was pretty good to go.  I could dent the polish if I dug in the edge of another nail but was able to do things.

Here are the links you need:

Dragon Claw Polish shop

Dragon Claw Polish Facebook page

Don't forget these and many others are releasing on November 7th.  Have a great day!

Sara

*Polishes were sent for review.  All opinions are 100% mine.*

Zoya Wishes Collection Press Release

 
Hey everyone!  I have the press release for Zoya's upcoming winter collection, Wishes.

Wishes really do come true with this magical new nail polish collection for Winter/Holiday 2014! Zoya Wishes** is a densely pigmented assortment featuring both traditional and Magical PixieDust formulas in coordinating color combinations that can be worn alone or combined into stunning combinations, no matter how you wear them, this collection delivers a fanciful way to celebrate the season!

·          ZP766 - NORI: Sapphire blue Magical PixieDust* with holographic hex glitter, perfect for any holiday festivity.

·      ZP767 - THEA: Deep amethyst Magical PixieDust* with an orchid flash, packed full of party-ready holographic hex glitter.

·      ZP768 - IMOGEN: Black crystal Magical PixieDust* with holographic hex glitter, just add an LBD and you’re off!

·          ZP769 - PRIM: Velvet blue metallic, with a full coverage, high-density pigment and buttery smooth application.

·          ZP770 - HAVEN: True holiday plum liquid metal with a thin vein of orchid for added brilliance.

·          ZP771 - WILLA: Full-coverage, onyx black cream.

* Zoya Magical PixieDust is textured, matte and sparkling. No base coat and top coat required.

PRE-ORDER STARTS 10/20/14!
SHIPPING DATE 11/01/14.

ZOYA IS THE HEALTHY COLOR OF FASHION!
$9 (US) Standard Colors
$10 (US)  - PixieDust Colors
Available in top salons, spas and on zoya.com.

**BIG5FREE: Formula contains no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene or camphor.

I can't wait for these!  Especially Prim.  Have a great day!

Sara

Born Pretty Store Nail Studs

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Hello!  Today's post is a review of these pretty nails studs from Born Pretty Store.  The ones I picked are brightly colored stars and circles.  I started with a base of China Glaze Aquadelic, which was one of my favorite polishes ever but the color seems to have changed.  It's not as bright as it used to be.  Sad!  Then I used tweezers to pick up the studs and place them on the nail.  I went with some random patterns so you could see all the colors they came in.

The studs are easy to use and stayed put nicely.  My only real complaint is in the package they got a bit mixed together in transit.  Born Pretty Store has tons of great, affordable nail art options.  The studs I used are here.  Remember code FEMJ61 will save you 10% on your regular priced purchase.

Have a great night!

Sara

*Nail studs were sent for review.  All opinions are 100% mine.* 

China Glaze But of Corpse

China Glaze But of Corpse

Good morning!  I have some quick and easy Halloween nails for you today.  I started with China Glaze But of Corpse, a green with black glitter.  It dries to a texture finish but it's not overwhelming so I was able to handle it.  I used two coats, a layer of Gelous and a quick dry top coat.  My accent nail is Finger Paints Black Expressionism, an easy one coat black, and stamped with Rica Whiteout.    

China Glaze But of Corpse

Have you done any Halloween nails yet?  I'm still trying to decide what to wear on Halloween.  Have a great day!

Until next time...

Sara

Born Pretty Store Stamping Plate Review

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Hello!  I have a stamping plate review for you today.  The plate was sent for review from Born Pretty Store.  I used an image off plate W-10.  My squishy stamper fell apart when I first tried this mani so I had to use my double ended Konad stamper.  I think this plate was very good.  The images picked up and were complete.

I used Rica Sugar Plum Wings to stamp on Barielle Moda Bleu.  I ended up wearing this mani for a few days because I liked it way more than I was anticipating.  Born Pretty has tons of inexpensive, neat nail art products.  If you click here it will take you right to the plate I used.  Don't forget code FEMJ61 will save you 10% on your regular priced purchases.

Until next time...

Sara

*Stamping plate was sent for review.  All opinions are 100% mine.*

Rica Gnome Thyself

Rica Gnome Thyself

 Hello!  Today's polish is one I'm so excited for.  I adore gnomes!  Not sure why really but they are just so cute.  I have a few around my house.  Rica and Stardust polish have a monthly polish box called the GNOME box.  It stands for Glitter Nerds of Magical Existence.  It's a limited box each month and I'm super excited to have scored October's box.  This is Rica Gnome Thyself, a gorgeous blue holo.  This is three coats and top coat.  I've really come to love the great quality of Rica polishes.

Rica Gnome Thyself

Rica Gnome Thyself

I'll try to get the Stardust polish from the GNOME box up soon.  This month's box is gone but give Rica a like on facebook so you don't miss out on the next one.  Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you like this polish.

Sara

Barielle Me Couture for Fall 2014

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Hey everyone!  Today's post is featuring Barielle Me Couture for fall 2014.  This is a great collection of five creams and one mostly hidden shimmer.  Barielle does creams so well.

First up is Berry Posh, a nice deep fuchsia.  This applied perfectly in two coats.  All the polishes today have top coat.

Barielle Berry Posh

Barielle Berry Posh

This is Taupe Notch.  The Barielle description calls it a dark taupe.  In person this pulled really gray on me.  Either way I loved it!  This is two perfect coats.

Barielle Taupe Notch

Barielle Taupe Notch

This is Moda Bleu, a deep navy.  I loved that this still looked blue even though it's so dark.  This is two coats.

Barielle Moda Bleu

Barielle Moda Bleu

Up next is Boho Chic, a deep sea green.  I love the touch of blue in this green polish.  Makes is super wearable and pretty.  Just like the others this is two coats of awesomeness.

Barielle Boho Chic

Barielle Boho Chic

This is Vintage Gown.  This is the shimmer polish of the group.  I picked the photo with the most shimmer showing but it doesn't show very well in most light.  That said the formula and application was great.  This is two coats.

Barielle Vintage Gown

Barielle Vintage Gown

Last up is Soho at Night, a grape purple.  This is the only one that took three coats.  It was a bit more jellyish than the others.  Just like the Moda Bleu is still look purple in most light even though it's a dark polish.  This is my favorite of the bunch.

Barielle Soho at Night

Barielle Soho at Night

This is a great collection made up of great colors for fall.  I will definitely be getting some more use out of all of these this fall.  You can purchase these and other great polishes at Barielle.com.  Make sure to like them on facebook to keep up with new releases and sales.

Until next time my lovely readers...

Sara

*Polishes were provided to me in exchange for my honest review.  All opinions are 100% mine.*