KBShimmer: The Misfits Collection "White Noise"

Hi All! I'm slowly getting back int my "blogging" groove so bare with me as a get back on track with my post.

Here is a color from KBShimmer's Misfit Sale, from earlier this year, "White Noise".  After wearing colors on my tips, I wanted something clean and bright to show off my extra long nails. I think these are the longest they have ever been this year, thanks to Duri "Rejuvacote"... that stuff is magic!

KBShimmer "White Noise"
2 coats, with two coats of top coat

LOVE!

KBShimmer "White Noises" is a white crelly with metallic multi-colored glitter.  I like this because the glitter is colorful, but light and fresh... almost "airy".  I consistently have good application with KBShimmer colors, her formula is very easy to work with.

This applied very well, no issues, it went on mike a dream and stayed on! Unfortunately you can not purchase this color anymore, but I'm sure there are a few bottles floating around on some FB nail polish sale pages :)

Keep It Sweet!

Pretty pink holo for the holidays, Jindie Nails "Just Claws"

Jindie Nail "Just Claws" was formerly "Mrs. Claws"; from their 2012 Santa Claws Collection.

Yep, I'm wearing a pink polish, LOL!

Jindie Nails
Just Claws
2 coats, with top coat

"Just Claws" is a medium berry pink holographic polish. Went on perfectly in 2 coats, no dragging, no bald spots, just 2 layers of holographic perfection!  :) I am not a "pink fan", but I do like medium, dark and neon pinks.  I know that sounds like almost all pinks, but I still turn my nose up at most of them, LOL...what can I say...I'm a blue girl!

The holographic pigment in this is both linear and scattered.  I prefer scattered holographics since they sparkle in all light, where linears tend to shine only in natural lighting. But honestly, if it is a holographic I WANT IT..ALL OF THEM...don't judge! :)

I wore this for 3 days, no chips.  This polish was gorgeous on the hands, and it made me feel like a pretty pretty princess, LOL!

You can grab this beauty at Jindie Nails, HERE.

Announcing the PANTONE Color of the Year 2014!

Pantone Reveals Color of the Year for 2014: PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid Expressive, exotic Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and warmth CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 5, 2013 – Pantone, an X-Rite company and the global authority, today announced PANTONE® 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple, as the color of the year for 2014. “While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.” “An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.” Radiant Orchid for Fashion Radiant Orchid’s rosy undertones radiate on the skin, producing a healthy glow when worn by both men and women. A dazzling attention-getter, Radiant Orchid permeated the runways during the spring 2014 fashion shows and is already making its way onto the red carpet. Fashion designers featured in the PANTONE Fashion Color Report Spring 2014, including Emerson by Jackie Fraser-Swan, Juicy Couture and Yoana Baraschi, are incorporating Radiant Orchid into their spring collections and variations of this hue will carry into men’s and women’s clothing and accessories throughout next year. Radiant Orchid for Beauty A modern and surprisingly versatile shade, Radiant Orchid enlivens the skin, making all who wear it feel more healthy and energetic. Blending both cool and warm undertones, purple is an appealing hue for distinctive combinations and flattering to many hair, eye and skin tones. This multifaceted hue is seductive when combined with red and pairs well with its sister shades of lavender, purple and pink, which provides an assortment of lipstick and blush options. Radiant Orchid’s exuberance also acts as a brilliant finishing touch to nails. Radiant Orchid for Interiors Spruce up interior spaces by incorporating this eye-catching hue in paint, accent pieces and accessories. As adaptable as it is beautiful, Radiant Orchid complements olive and deeper hunter greens, and offers a gorgeous combination when paired with turquoise, teal and even light yellows. Likewise, the vibrant color is sure to liven up neutrals including gray, beige and taupe. Uplifting and bold without being overpowering, Radiant Orchid reenergizes almost any color palette and provides a unifying element for diverse spaces. About the PANTONE Color of the Year The color of the year selection requires careful consideration and, to arrive at the selection, Pantone quite literally combs the world looking for color influences. This can include the entertainment industry and films that are in production, traveling art collections, hot new artists, popular travel destinations and other socio-economic conditions. Influences may also stem from technology, availability of new textures and effects that impact color, and even upcoming sports events that capture worldwide attention. For more than a decade, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design. Past colors include: PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald (2013) PANTONE 17-1463 Tangerine Tango (2012) PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle (2011) PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise (2010) PANTONE 14-0848 Mimosa (2009) PANTONE 18-3943 Blue Iris (2008) PANTONE 19-1557 Chili Pepper (2007) PANTONE 13-1106 Sand Dollar (2006) PANTONE 15-5217 Blue Turquoise (2005) PANTONE 17-1456 Tigerlily (2004) PANTONE 14-4811 Aqua Sky (2003) PANTONE 19-1664 True Red (2002) PANTONE 17-2031 Fuchsia Rose (2001) PANTONE 15-4020 Cerulean (2000) About Pantone and the Pantone Color Institute Pantone LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, is the global color authority and provider of professional color standards for the design industries. Pantone products have encouraged colorful exploration and expressions of creativity from inspiration to implementation for more than 50 years. Through the Pantone Color Institute, Pantone continues to chart future color direction and study how color influences human thought processes, emotions and physical reactions. Pantone furthers its commitment to providing professionals with a greater understanding of color and to help them utilize color more effectively. Always a source for color inspiration, Pantone also offers designer-inspired products and services for consumers. More information is available at www.pantone.com. For the latest news, trends, information and conversations, connect with Pantone on Facebook, Twitter,Pinterest and Instagram and the Pantone Blog.

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SINFULCOLORS: Crystal Crushes and Leather Luxe: Swatches and Review

I'm BACK! Yep, I'm back from my trip to India and I have fully recovered from my "jet lag".  The 12.5 hour difference was a "doozie", LOL!

Here are FOUR new colors from SINFULCOLORS.

Two from the "Leather Luxe" collection and two from the "Crystal Crush" collection. SINFULCOLORS can be found at

First Up...

Sinful "Cold Leather"
2 coats, no top coat

"Cold Leather" is a matte blue polish, that is best with no top coat.  It was a bit difficult to apply the first coat, but the second coat was much better, however when you apply the second coat, you must use a gentle touch..don't be heavy handed.

Sinful "Leather Loose"
2 coats, no top coat

"Leather Loose" is a gorgeous dark brown matte with shimmer.  This is okay as a matte, but when top coat is added...

WOWZA! Yep, this is an amazing color! It is the kind of shimmer and glitter that shines from within....Amazing!  This applied well , better than the previous color. Two coats is what is needed to get an opaque smooth coat.

Sinful "Emerald Green"
2 coats, no top coat

"Emerald Envy" is a textured green shimmer.  This color is bright and very pretty.  Applied well in two coats, no issues.

Sinful "Face the Facets"
2 coats, no top coat

"Face the Facets" is a lemon yellow textured shimmer. It is described as "banana bling", LOL!  I really like how bright and fresh this yellow is.  This applied with no issue sin two coats. Because it was thick, it did take longer to dry, without a fast dry top coat. Next time I'll use 1 thin coat of a fast dry top coat to speed up the process.

Overall I love the Leather Luxe colors with the shimmer, very pretty.  my favorites are "Leather Loose" and "Emerald Envy" from the Crystal Crush Collection.

All these colors can be found at your local Walgreens, and make sure you stay up to date with all the newest Sinful Colors, by checking out the website.

*Product sent by PR for review

Zoya Nail Polish Naturel Collection Sometimes less can be so much more...

The natural nail only better... The Zoya Nail Polish Naturel collection masters delicate tone on tone color with six new, full-coverage (opaque) neutral nudes with a pink undertone, that can be worn beautifully alone or stunningly together to create modern tonal accents.

The Look: It’s not about matching - it’s about coordinating colors with slight tonal differences to create interest.

Zoya Naturel Collection
• ZP704 - Chantal: French Vanilla Cream, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP705 - Taylor: Light Toffee Cream, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP706 - Rue: Boudoir Blush Cream, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP707 - Brigitte: Bombshell Mauve Cream, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP708 - Odette: Sultry Maroon Cream, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP709 - Normani: Sable Mauve Cream, Full Coverage Formula.

Zoya’s Crusade against Artificial Nail Products:

Since 1993, Zoya Nail Polish and Treatments has provided quality, long-wearing formulations that are free of potentially toxic ingredients. Here’s how the battle against artificial and toxic products was won… 

As owner of the country’s first Natural Nail and Skin Spa and armed with relevant information on potential health hazards, Zoya Reyzis was resolute to create a new line of quality professional products that would meet her exacting specifications. Pregnant at the time, she enlisted the aid of her Chemist Husband, Michael Reyzis, to develop toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate free formulations that would provide extended wear on natural nails making Zoya the first to develop a “Big 3 Free” formula of nail polish. In the years since the birth of the brand, the commitment to providing safe and effective products has soldiered on with Zoya once again leading the way with the removal of formaldehyde resins and camphor to create the first “Big 5 Free” nail polish brand.

Find the Zoya Naturel Nail Polish Collection and over 300 stunning BIG5FREE* Zoya colors onwww.zoya.com. Each and every color has a name as unique as the women who inspired it.

*Formula is completely free of formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene and camphor.

COMING SOON…
The Zoya Naturel Nail Polish Collection available online at Zoya.com January 01, 2014.

ZOYA IS THE NATUREL COLOR OF FASHION!
$9.00 ea. (US)
Available on Zoya.com

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OPI: Visions of Lacquer!

OPI Launches 4 NEW Limited Edition Mariah Carey Holiday Gift Sets

                OPI announces four new gift sets this holiday season – perfect for creating personalized nail looks: 

• Mariah Carey…The Look contains three full-sized lacquers: My Favorite Ornament (champagne glitter), Visions of Love (rich burgundy) and I Snow You Love Me (holographic confetti). 

• Mariah Carey Mini 3-Pack/Liquid Sand offers two trio gift set options, each containing three mini Liquid Sand  shades.

• Mariah Carey Mini 4-Pack includes four mini lacquers – two glitters and two seasonal hues. 

“Inspired by Mariah Carey’s iconic songs, these gift sets will put your nails in the holiday spirit and are perfect for gift giving,” saysSuzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “With Mariah Carey Holiday gift sets, you can create a festive manicure with different finishes using wintry tones, glitter and Liquid Sand texture.”

Mini 3-Pack/Liquid Sand trio #1 includes Mariah Carey Holiday Liquid Sand shades Silent Stars Go By, Baby Please Come Home and Make Him Mine, trio #2 includes It’s Frosty Outside, Emotions and Kiss Me at Midnight.  Mini 4-Pack includes Visions of Love, Warm Me Up, Wonderous Star and All Sparkly and Gold.

Mariah Carey Holiday nail lacquer shades each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Liquid Sand nail lacquers should always be worn without top coat. Mariah Carey…The Look, Mariah Carey Mini 3-Pack/Liquid Sand andMariah Carey Mini 4-Pack will be available October 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com. Mariah Carey…The Look retails for $19.95 ($24.95 CAN),Mini 3-Pack/Liquid Sand retails for $9.95 (12.50 CAN), each set and Mini 4-Pack retails for $12.95 ($14.95 CAN). 

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become aFacebook 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. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPIis 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.

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OPI: Holiday 2013 Mariah Carey Collection, swatches and review

Yep, Mariah Carey and OPI have partnered up again for another collection! Let the holidays begin!

This is picture heavy so go to the bathroom, grab your snacks, sit down and enjoy the show, LOL!

OPI "My Favorite Ornament"
2 coats, no top coat

Pretty champagne glitter, I love this! Festive, feminine and easy to wear..NEW YEARS EVE?

OPI "All I Want For Christmas (Is OPI)"
2 coats, no top coat

Perfect holiday red. Yes, another holiday red, pretty but forgettable.

OPI "Cute Little Vixen"
2 coats, no top coat

Red based fuchsia frost.  Applies well for a frost, but still...it's a frost. :(

OPI "Underneath The Mistletoe"
3 coats, no top coat

In indirect lighting...

 Glittah! Not bad, not the best red glitter they have made, but a nice dark red wine. Applied well.

OPI "In My Santa Suit"
2 coats, no top coat

Red shimmer, this says "Happy Holidays", it's a classic easy to wear red for any holiday event, not original, but safe.  :)

OPI "Visions Of Love"
3 coats, no top coat

Vampy goodness! This is GORGEOUS! Vampy brick red, yep this is a winner! Because it is a creme, it is most likely dupe-able and has a doppelganger out there, but I like it anyway, even if it gave me bald spots at 2 coats. :)

OPI "Warm Me Up"
2 coats, no top coat

Toasty! Lovely dark coffee brown shimmer, there are hints of copper and purple in it too! Gorgeous on hands!

OPI "Wonderous Star"
3 coats, no top coat

Not the most opaque, so I tried one coat over two coats of  "My Favorite Ornament".

That's much better!  Different...worth keeping in my stash, but it does not "WOW!" me.

OPI "All Sparkly And Gold"
2 coats, no top coat

Not bad, not unique...but not bad! Applied well.

OPI "Sleigh Ride For Two"
2 coats, no top coat

Nice shimmer, smooth and lovely. Applied well.

OPI "I Snow You Love Me"
1 coat over "Visions Of Love"

Super difficult.

2 coats over "Sleigh Ride For Two"

Soooo NOT worth the effort. NOPE! All those lovely glitters and no way of getting the out, LOL! I felt like dumping the bottle in a tub and fishing the glitter out to add to another polish of mine, LOL!

The clear base is way, way too thick. NOPE!

OPI "Ski Slope Sweetie"
3 coats, no top coat

I think this will be prettier and make me happier if it is worn over a white base.

Still here? Okay...let's bring out the Liquid Sand's.

OPI "Silent Stars Go By"
2 coats, no top coat

In indirect lighting...

NOPE!

OPI "Baby Please Come Home"
2 coats, no top coat

In indirect lighting...

Maybe?!?

OPI "Make Him Mine"
2 coats, no top coat

In indirect lighting...

NOPE!

OPI "It's Frosty Outside"
2 coats, no top coat

In indirect lighting...

Nice!

OPI "Kiss Me At Midnight"
2 coats, no top coat

WOW! That's bright!

In indirect lighting...

OPI "Emotions"
2 coats, no top coat

In indirect lighting...

I actually wore this one first, and here is how it looked after 2 days...

Keeper!  I like this one and I think I will wear it soon, really soon! :)

Overall, I am not impressed with this collection, too many reds in shades and textures we have seen before, the names don't even grab me, LOL! Too generic for my taste, but maybe you have to be a Mariah Carey fan to love these shades and names.   

The formula is perfect, as most OPI's are, except for "I Snow You Love Me". This was a serious "glitter FAIL", and a few of the liquid sand shades are too similar, and don't offer any variety for the holidays.

Mariah Carey Holiday nail lacquer shades each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.Liquid Sand nail lacquers should always be worn without top coat. Mariah Carey Holiday will be available October 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com 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!

*Product. provided by PR for review.