Zoya Matte Velvet Collection Review

*Press Sample*

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.*

SinfulColors Silk & Satin Collection Review

*Provided for Review*

Hey all!  Today I have a review of three polishes from the SinfulColors Silk & Satin collection.  They describe these as a demi-matte silk finish.  In person they are in between a regular shiny finish and a full on matte.  Kinda neat actually!  First up I have Real Teal.  This is two coats with no top coat obviously.  I love how the top picture shows its shiny side and the next picture shows its matte side.  The formula was really smooth and easy to use.

Next up is Pipaya.  The color is described as a coral but this pulls almost red on me.  I used two coats but I'm thinking I should have used another one.  The formula was consistent with Real Teal.

Lastly I have Prime Purple.  This one came off the most matte of the three I wore.  Again nice smooth formula and application.  I only have one photo sadly because it was so overcast and starting to rain when I put this on.  

Are you guys matte fans?  I really like them but with my job they don't last long.  You can find SinfulColors on facebook here.  Give them a like so you can keep up to date with new releases.

Until next time...

Sara

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

Sally Hansen Crystalline

Hello!  Today I have two pretty matte finish polishes for your viewing pleasure.  The white is Sally Hansen Satin Glam Crystalline, two coats layered over a plain white polish.  The teal is Sally Hansen Satin Glam Teal Tulle, two coats on its own.  Crystalline is pretty sheer so I definitely recommend layering it.

I really like wearing mattes but since I clean houses they tend not to wear very well for me.  This is gorgeous so I will totally have to wear it again.

Until next time...

Sara

SinfulColors Leather Luxe Review

Press Sample

Hi Everyone!  Tonight I have my review of two polishes from the SinfulColors Leather Luxe collection.  This collection is made up of seven gorgeous matte polishes.  First up is Laced Up, a beautiful orange.  This is two coats and the formula was so easy to apply.  Dry time was super fast on this one.

Sun

Shade

Next up is Strapped.  SC describes this as seafoam green but I think it's darker than that.  Either way it's really pretty and again had an awesome formula.  This is two coats as well.

Sun

Shade

I have to say that for $1.99 polishes these are fantastic.  I'm so impressed my how easy to use they were.  Formula and application were way above par.  These polishes can be found at Walgreens.  I already went out and bought the black one, Whipped.  Everyone should own a good quality matte black.  Click here to go to SinfulColors facebook page.  Give them a like so you can keep on top of new releases and promos.

Until next time my lovely readers...

Sara

*Polishes in this post were sent to me by the pr company in exchange for my honest review.  All opinions are 100% mine.*

Orly Pink Flakie Topcoat

Good morning!  Today I have something cool to show you.  Orly has two new flakie topcoats and today I have the Pink Flakie Topcoat for you.  These aren't just your average flakie polishes, they dry matte.  Pretty neat huh?  So this is one coat of Pink Flakie Topcoat over Barielle Tres Chic (from their upcoming fall collection.  I'll have this next week for you).  Tres Chic is a super dark, navy blue cream.  On one had I put my base polish then a layer of the Orly.  This combo didn't want to dry for me so I added a quick dry topcoat.  On the other hand, the one you are seeing today, I put on my base color then quick dry topcoat.  After a bit I put a coat of the Orly on top and it dried super quick.  From now on that's how I'll go about applying this one.

Both of the pictures were in the shade.  It just showed to flakies better.  I wish I was better at taking pictures of my other hand so I could show you the shiny version.  I've tried to take pictures with my left hand before but I just can't seem to get the hang of it.  What do you think?  Do you still like flakies or are you over them?  I thought I was over them but apparently I just needed a break.  Must be time to pull out my Clairvoyant and Twisted and do some manis.

Talk to you soon,

Sara

*I had a few minutes to kill before lunch the other day and stuck my head into a Sally's I don't normally go to.  Bad idea, man.  She had all the new displays up.  5 polishes later I left the store.*

Layla Softouch Stone (03)

Sun

Hey look I haven't fallen off the face of the earth.  Sorry for the break.  Mr. MLiP is on vacation and that always throws my schedule, less time to polish and post.  Today I have a polish that I picked up on a whim when I was at Ulta.  I didn't even realize it was a matte until I got it home.  I'm just really attracted to the grayish purply colors.  This is two coats of Stone.  This has a great formula for a matte.  Right on par with my ManGlaze polishes.

Sun

Shade 

There is a little bit of pull on my middle finger.  I don't know if I didn't wrap my tips well enough or if it just pulled back overnight.  For a matte this did take a while to completely dry.  What I love is that no matter how much lotion or cuticle oil I put on it didn't lessen the matte effect.  So what do you guys think?  Do you own any of these Layla polishes?

Have a great night,

Sara

*I bought this polish all by myself while shopping with a friend.  I may have been swayed by her saying "That is pretty" when I held it up.*

ManGlaze ILF

Sun

Oh my!  Oh my!  Oh my!  You all know that I'm in love with all polishes teal/turquoise/aqua.  Love them!  I've wanted ILF forever.  Ever since the first time I saw it, I've loved it.  I recently participated in a super cool swap and this is one of many cool polishes I recieved.  ManGlaze make the most awesome matte polishes.  The formula is far superior to any other mattes I've tried.  This is two coats of ILF.  I had almost zero clean up with this one.  Originally I wanted to use my stripping tape on my accent nail but I've put it in a safe place as my mom would say, and I can't find it.  So half moon mani it is.  I used Fuggen Ugly for the accent nail.  The combo is awesome!  Even Mr. MLiP thought so and he normally doesn't care.

Sun

Shade

Sun

The last picture is really poor but you can really see the sparkle in Fuggen Ugly.  I just had to show that to you.  I know not everyone loves mattes but I love this combo.  What do you think?

Sara

China Glaze Stone Cold

Good morning! Today I have another Hunger Games polish from China Glaze to show you. This beauty is Stone Cold. Stone Cold is a matte gray that is just gorgeous. The formula was super easy to work with. The pictures today are two coats just because of some user error. A steadier hand could probably just do one.

Sorry about the weird silver line on the curve of my middle nail. I got a new clean up brush and am having a hard time adjusting to it. Are you a fan of matte polishes or not?

Have a great day!

Sara

ManGlaze Fuggen Ugly

Good Morning my fellow polish lovers!

I recently received my very first ManGlaze polish thanks to the Polished Panda. What is the Polished Panda you may ask? It's a traveling panda that brings you nail polish. I belong to a fb group called Polished Panda and there is a list. When your turn comes, you receive the panda in the mail along with a polish picked out for you from the prior person. Now I will send it on to the next girl in line and hope she likes what I pick.

Anyway, this is ManGlaze Fuggen Ugly. This is an amazing matte gray polish that still has some shimmer too it. Instant love! My accent finger is Orly Purple Pleather, then I used some stripping tape and Fuggen Ugly to make the design. I've seen this stripy accent finger on a few other blogs recently and just couldn't resist.

If you haven't already checked out ManGlaze go do it right away! If you are easily offended you may not too. Just warning you! There is some funny stuff there. Do you have any ManGlaze? I think I may need to get another.

Thanks for reading!

Sara

China Glaze Frostbite

This was taken inside

I have a lot of blue nail polish. I love blues! This blue just shot up the list of my favorite blues. It's amazing! This is China Glaze Frostbite. This is two coats although I think I might do three next time I wear it, with a topcoat. I have this on as I'm typing and I just can't stop checking out my nails. After putting it on, I decided to matte it. Oh my word it's freaking amazing! Kinda looks like metal on my nails but not shiny.

I think all but one or two of these pictures was taken outside in overcast conditions. The others were taken inside next to the window.

inside

Can you see the weird white speck on my ring finger in the last photo? That is from my Essie Matte About You. It happened on a few fingers but I don't know why. Any ideas what's causing it?

Take care,
Sara

Wet n Wild Behind Closed Doors

Today I have the much coveted Behind Closed Doors from the Wet n Wild On the Prowl collection. I had pretty much given up hope that I would ever find any of these but then I stumbled across them in an Albertsons grocery store. Yay! So this is two coats of BCD over one coat of WNW Black Creme. I didn't love the way BCD looked by itself at three coats. I love it over the black though. Then because I can't leave well enough alone I matted it with a layer of Essie Matte About You. My only complaint is Matte About You took some of the color off the glitter so it looks like there are a few pieces of silver glitter mixed in. Oh well, now I know to put a clear topcoat on first then the matte.


*Both these pictures were taken inside with indirect sunlight from the kitchen window.

I loved this mani. It's one of my favorites in a long time. I picked up a few others from the OTP collection as well. Were you able to find any of these? What's your favorite?

Take care,
Sara