"Sonoma Sunset" and Zoya "Julieanne"

Happy Friday!!!

This week has been hectic and this weekend is not looking any better, but this manicure from 3 weeks ago is pretty...so that is a consolation :)

I decide to pair my new Sonoma Nail Art color "Sonoma Sunset" with Zoya "Julieanne", and it turned out amazing! :)

I applied 2 coat of the Zoya and then 1 coat of "Sonoma Sunset". :)

Zoya "Julieanne" is a dark purple shimmer with a slight gold, yellow and green duo-chrome.  So pretty and in 2 coats, opaque and easy to apply.

Sonoma Nail Art "Sonoma Sunset" has pink, blue, lavender and purple glitter is a shimmery tinted base. The pink is almost peachy in tone, and is really reminiscent of a sunset. Since I am just about done with the darker colors of fall, I decided to top it over this Zoya and MAN!... what an impact the darker color had on the glitter. :)

Both polishes layered over each other beautifully, and these photos were taken after 4 days...so they lasted a longtime, chip free. :)

Again, I did 2 coats of the Zoya, 1 coat of Sonoma Sunset and then topped it with 2 coats of topcoat.

These 2 colors definitely deserved to be together...Keep It Sweet!

Sweet Tips Nails "Rainbow Fizzy"

Helllooooo there, and boy so I have something SWEET for you today!

My talented friend Jen, has started making polish, lip balm, cuticle oil and polish jewelry, and she has finally opened up her own etsy shop, Sweet Tips Nails!!  Today I will be showing you one of her masterpieces, "Rainbow Fizzy".

"Rainbow Fizzy", 2 coats, no top coat.

"Treats for your tips...and more!"

"Rainbow Fizzy" is described as a "coral reef blue with sparkly micro glitter in every color of the rainbow".  Jen says that this color was an accident?...well just by looking at it, I think we can chalk this one up to a happy accident!  :)

This applied very nicely, and was opaque for me in 2 coats.  This polish dried in the normal time, with no issues.   My favorite part about this polish is the glitter, check it out in indirect sunlight.

I love all of the micro-sized glitters in a rainbow of colors. How fun is this!

In addition to sending the polish, she included one of her jewelry pieces and an ingredients card. The necklace is on a beautiful black mesh ribbon, and I can not wait to wear it! I love jewelry made from polish, no two pieces are ever the same. :)

I love the teal shimmer, and the added rainbow glitter really makes this an original. Seeing these pics, I will definitely do 3 coats, as Jen suggested, just to make sure the teal really looks solid and prominent.  :)

This polish is a fun color for spring, and easy to wear,  with the added bonus of a little "rainbow bling" :)

If you are interested in Jen's polishes and creations, visit her etsy store at  Sweet Tips Nails.

Keep It Sweet!

*Product sent for review.

OPI Euro Centrale Collex. Spring 2013: Swatches

Here are the 12 new colors for Spring 2013 from OPI.

"Classic meets contemporary" is how OPI describes their new collection, do you agree?

"OPI Eurso..Euro"
2 coats, no top coat

Vibrant indigo creme. This is an indigo that leans more blue, it is very pretty and perfectly opaque in 2 coats.

"Polka.com"
1 coat, on the tips, no top coat

Given that fact that this glitter has a clear base I decided to put it on top of "OPI Eurso..Euro" half way, but I see now that was a bad idea, LOL. This is a pink, teal and blue glitter suspended in a clear base, best if used as a glitter topper to your manicure.  :) My bottle was a bit thick, but still easy to apply :0

"Suzi's Hungary AGAIN!"
3 coats, no top coat

Another warm bubble gum pink with shimmer.It applied well in 2 coats, but left me with blotches  so 3 was needed. Great for spring, but the color is not all that original .

"You're Such A Budapest"
2 coats, no top coat

Great lavender creme with a slight shimmer. Whenever I swatch lavender cremes, I always compare them to OPI "Rumples Wiggin" in application, since RW is a bit thin. This was better than RW, but still thin. Never the less, I love this color.

I think I'm falling in love with all the "wispy" pastels for Spring. Something must be wrong with me, LOL!!!

"Can't Find My Czechbook"
2 coats, no top coat

Blue aqua creme. Pretty color for Spring, and easy to apply, but again , not very unique.

"My Paprika Is Hotter Than Yours!"
2 coats, no top coat

Great bright orange creme with shimmer. The shimmer is subtle, but tit's there. I loved this color and formula, perfect in 2 coats.

"Hands Off My Kielbasa!"
2 coats, no top coat

This is a salmony shimmery frost.  The color is pretty and looks good on the hands, but the frosty side of it is killing me. Perfect in 2 coats, and please excuse the smudge on my index finger :(

"A Woman's Prague-Ative"
2 coats, no top coat

A bright as a brand new penny! This shimmery copper is amazing, and the act that it has more of an orange tone sets it apart!  Great coverage in 2 coats.

"OY-Another Polish Joke"
1 coat over "A Woman's Prague-Ative", and 3 coats on the accent nail, no top coat

I decided to mix this p a bit. I decided to top "OY-Another Polish Joke" over "A Woman's Prague-Ative" to show that it can be a great golden top coat as well as a sheer dazzler on its own. Given that with 3 coats it's still sheer, I'll most likely use it as a golden topper :)

"Vant To Bite My Neck?"
2 coats, no top coat

Oh yeah, bring on the purples! This color is surprisingly deep for a Spring shade, but still very welcomed and nice in this collection. A deep eggplant purple, or more like a deep concord grape creme, YUM! Perfect in 2 coats and nearly opaque in 1 coat. The color is not very unique, but deep colors like this can be used often and look great on most skin-tones.

"I Saw...U Saw...We Saw...Warsaw"
2 coats, no top coat

Oh how I love my blues,  and a dark marine blue creme is even BETTER! It's not quite a dark royal blue, and it's not a navy creme, it's more like a dark marine blue. So pretty! Great in 2 coats.

"My Vampire Is Buff"
2 coats, no top coat

Not my favorite. I mean,  it's a buff creme...that's it. It does have tones of peach in it, so it's not your standard "buff", but it's there, LOL :) Opaque in 2 coats, although 3 may be needed to cover up some bald spots.

My favorites are: "I Saw...You Saw...We Saw...Warsaw", "I Vant To Bite Your Neck", "You're Such A  Budapest", "OPI Eurso... Euro" and"A Woman's Prague-Ative" :)

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, atProfessional 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. 

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*Product provided by OPI.