LynBDesigns Double Bluff

LynBDesigns Double Bluff

Hey everyone!  I have a gorgeous holo for you today.  This is LynBdesigns Double Bluff.  It's a gorgeous neutral holo.  I normally don't gravitate towards shades like this but Mr. MLiP choose it so I wore it.  This was perfect in two coats and I'm wearing top coat just like always.

LynBDesigns Double Bluff

LynBDesigns Double Bluff

I really just love this so much.  It looked great indoors and out.  Thanks for stopping by and reading.

Until next time...

Sara

Zoya Island Fun and Paradise Sun Press Release

Hey all!  Here's the press release for Zoya's summer collections.  Super excited!  I love Zoya summer polishes.

Introducing two new Zoya Nail Polish collections for Summer 2015, Island Fun & Paradise Sun. All in the Big5Free* formula Zoya is famous for.

ISLAND FUN (creams)
Ready for an island vacation, these playful creams embody a tropical getaway! They are strong in color to balance the brilliance of the summer sun, with a flawless cream formula.

• Jace (ZP796) - Modern tropical green in a full coverage and densely pigmented cream formula. A green that is more muted than lime and surprisingly wearable!
• Cecilia (ZP797) - Classic teal in a full coverage and densely pigmented cream formula.
• Talia (ZP798) - True turquoise in full coverage and densely pigmented cream formula.
• Serenity (ZP799) - Summer purple in a full coverage and densely pigmented cream formula. Reminiscent of beautiful blooming irises, a harbinger of summer!
• Nana (ZP800) - Deep summer fuchsia in a full coverage and densely pigmented cream formula.
• Demetria (ZP801) - A vibrant poppy red in a full coverage and densely pigmented cream formula.

PARADISE SUN (metallics)
Fully saturated with a gorgeous micronized metallic sheen, these shimmering beauties are much like sunshine sparkling on water. Meant to be used as an independent color, these shades feature a full-coverage, densely pigmented formula.

• Genesis (ZP790) - Crystalline white with a micronized metallic pearl finish. Designed to look like micro-fine diamond dust!
• Selene (ZP791) - True teal with a micronized metallic pearl finish. A unique shade with an aqua fleck that resembles deeper
layers of ocean water.
• Oceane (ZP792) - True turquoise with a micronized metallic pearl finish that reflects the clearest blue ocean waters.
• Isa (ZP793) - Deep blue-based purple with a micronized metallic pearl finish and an aqua flash that embodies the beauty of exotic island flowers.
• Mae (ZP794) - Warm magenta pink with a micronized metallic pearl finish, reminiscent of vibrant Mediterranean flowers.
• Aphrodite (ZP795) - Vibrant summer red with a micronized pearl metallic finish and multi-hued flash that brings it to life.
AVAILABLE 05/05/15!

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

* **BIG5FREE, TOXIN FREE: Zoya Nail Polish Formula contains no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene or camphor.

I can't wait to see these in person!

Sara

Zoya Earth Day Exchange

ZOYA EARTH DAY NAIL POLISH EXCHANGE 2015 – STARTS TUESDAY - APRIL 21, 2015!

With over 300 shades rooted in a healthy philosophy, it’s no surprise that Zoya is committed to helping you green your beauty routine! That’s why each year we give you the opportunity to exchange any old nail polish bottles that you may have laying around your house collecting dust, or that are not BIG5FREE* formulas, for brand new toxin-free** Zoya Nail Polish shades. You can rest assured that your unwanted polishes will be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Helping the earth is easy… all you have to do to get started is pick out your NEW Zoya colors at zoya.com, follow the instructions below and checkout. Let us do the rest!

How the ZOYA EARTH DAY NAIL POLISH EXCHANGE works...

1.     Visit www.zoya.com and add a minimum of 6 bottles of Zoya Nail Polish (no more than 24 bottles) to your cart. Minimum 12, maximum 48 for professional accounts.
 

2.     Apply Code: EARTHLUV and a 50% credit will be added to your exchange order - free shipping included!
 

3.     Complete checkout and you're all set! If you need further instructions (including info for our professional program) on sending back your unwanted polishclick HERE.

The exchange runs on the honor system, which means you are not obligated to send in your unwanted polish - we assume you're going to do the right thing! Many people donate the polish to a local cause instead, which we fully support. If you choose to send back your polishes, please check with your carrier of choice for shipping guidelines and restrictions for nail polish. For full promotion terms & conditions and instructions on how to send in your polish, click HERE.

USE CODE: EARTHLUV

Offer valid 4/21/15 - 4/28/15 (11:59pm EST)

* **BIG5FREE, TOXIN FREE: Zoya Nail Polish Formula contains no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene or camphor.

This is a great sale!  What are you thinking of getting?

Have a great night!

Sara

Stardust Polish The Gnome Files

Stardust Polish The Gnome Files

Hello!  I have a quickie post for you today.  Each month Stardust and Rica get together and put out the GNOME box.  It's two polishes with fun gnome names.  Sometimes there's an extra.  This particular month's was a sample size cuticle balm from Stardust.  Stardust The Gnome Files is a gorgeous purple holo, perfect in two coats.  My accent nail is Rica Sherlock Gnomes, four coats.  I will layer Sherlock Gnomes next time over a white for sure.

 

Stardust Polish The Gnome Files

I hope you liked today's polishes.  Have a great day!

Sara

Barielle Glitter Mania

*Press Sample*

Hey all!  Today I have a five piece collection from Barielle for spring.  Glitter Mania is made up of five glitter toppers.  I'm just going to jump right in.  As per normal each polish has a sun photo and a shade photo.  In most of these I prefer the shade one because it makes the glitter easier to see.

Up first is Barielle Confetti.  This is one coat over Julep Misti with top coat.  You can see where it wanted to bunch up on me a bit on my pinky.  Just use a light touch and it will be fine.

Barielle Confetti

Barielle Confetti

Next is Barielle Gemstones.  This one coat over Barielle Tres Chic with top coat.

Barielle Gemstones

Barielle Gemstones

This is Barielle Mermaid's Fin over Barielle Sky's the Limit.  Again just one coat and top coat.

Barielle Mermaid's Fin

Barielle Mermaid's Fin

Here is Barielle Princess Pink over Barielle Blue Capri.  This is one coat with top coat.  I did have to add some thinner to this polish.  It was super thick.  The thinner worked though and it was easy to apply after that.

Barielle Princess Pink

Barielle Princess Pink

Lastly is Barielle Orange Flame over Barielle My City Apartment.  This is one coat and top coat.

Barielle Orange Flame

Barielle Orange Flame

So there you have it.  My favorites are Mermaid's Fin and Gemstones.  I see lots of different layering combos in my future with those.  You can find these polishes at barielle.com.  Also give them a like on facebook to keep up with all the latest offerings.  

Thanks for reading!

Sara

*Polishes were sent for review from the pr company.  All opinions are 100% mine*

Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Queen Lime Rose Zinnia

Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Queen Lime Rose Zinnia

Hello!  I have two gorgeous Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer (BEGL) polishes for you today.  I just got these in the mail day before yesterday and just couldn't wait to put them on.  The green is Queen Lime Rose Zinnia.  It's a light green with a pink shimmer.  I did need three coats to even it out.  Love, love, love this!  My accent nail is BEGL Kaffir Lily.  Look at that holo!  This was perfect in two coats.

Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Queen Lime Rose Zinnia

Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Queen Lime Rose Zinnia

This mani is just perfect for spring.  I really wanted to do some stamping but I'm cleaning houses tomorrow and it would just be a wasted effort.  Thanks for stopping by!

Sara

Nicole by OPI Coca-Cola Collection

*Press Sample*

Hey all!  Today I have the Coca Cola collection from Nicole by OPI (NOPI).  This is a cute collection of six polishes.  Before I jump in I just have to say that the formula on all of these was really good.  They were a breeze to put on.  All polishes have a sun photo and a shade photo.

First up is The Look is Orange, a bright orange cream.  It was perfectly even and smooth in two coats.

NOPI The Look is Orange

NOPI The Look is Orange

Next up is Always a Classic Coca-Cola, a pretty red metallic.  Again is was just perfect in two coats.

NOPI Always a Classic Coca-Cola

NOPI Always a Classic Coca-Cola

This is Zero is My Hero.  I actually really like this one.  It's so far out what I normally like but I just loved it on.  This is two coats and top coat.

NOPI Zero is My Hero

NOPI Zero is My Hero

DC Lover is a fun silver and red glitter polish.  This is the only one that took 3 coats.  I'm thinking next time I wear this I may layer it over something.  In person it looked opaque but in my photos it looks like it could use another coat I think.

NOPI DC Lover

NOPI DC Lover

In Grape Demand is a very pretty purple cream with an outstanding formula.  This is two coats but not top coat.  I know I alway use top coat for photos but I was going to put on the glitter after showing you this one.

NOPI In Grape Demand

NOPI In Grape Demand

Last we have my favorite from the collection, Seriously Citrus.  It's a fun glitter topper that just screams Sprite.  This is one coat layered over In Grape Demand with top coat.  I have to tell you guys I wore this mani for six days.  Probably some sort of record really.  One of those days I cleaned three houses and did not have a single chip.  The next day I did two houses and had a couple small chips and a bit of wear.  That's when I finally removed it.

NOPI Seriously Citrus

NOPI Seriously Citrus

So there you have it!  While not overly exciting colors the formula was excellent on these.  If they would fill a hole in your collection I highly recommend them.  You can find more information on their website www.nicolebyopi.com/.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sara

*Polishes were sent by the pr company in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are 100% mine.*

China Glaze Let The Beat Drop

China Glaze Let The Beat Drop

Hello!  Today I have two polishes from the new China Glaze summer collection.  I picked up all three glitters and two of the creams from this collection.  I started with Treble Maker, a gorgeous green.  It went on in two coats and was smooth and opaque.  I added one coat of Let the Beat Drop.  It has nice coverage with just one coat.  Here's where my confusion started.  I just assumed the glitters were opaque so when it looked like I had purple glitter on my nails I was stumped.  You can see the bottle is orange and two shade of pink (I believe).  My nails clearly have what looks like purple glitter.  So I guess the glitters are actually a bit translucent and change with the base color.  Pretty interesting!

China Glaze Let the Beat Drop

Summer collections are always my favorite.  What do you like best?  Have a great night and thanks for stopping by!

Sara