Essie "Leading Lady" and Barielle "Lava Rock"

Hey there...are you ready for some Turkey and cranberry sauce?  This next manicure totally reminds me of cranberry sauce, definitely making me HUNGRY! :)

Essie "Leading Lady" and Barielle "Lava Rock".

I loved this manicure, super rich and glamorous!  I wanted to give this glitter a darker base to see if I could just darken it up...just a tad! :)

Bottle shot

"Leading Lady" is a dark cranberry red jelly with cranberry glitter. Very pretty and opaque in 2 coats on it's own. Applied nicely, and dried smooth. :)

Bottle shot

"Lava Rock" is a blackened deep plum red shimmer. Very pretty on it's own, and opaque in 2 coats.

I did 1 good coat of "Lava Rock" and then 2 coats of "Leading Lady".  I paired the 2 of them together, and WOW, what a difference a darkened base makes!!! Amazing!!!

This manicure dried smooth, no glitter monsters here! I still did 2 coats of top coat, so no issues as far as wear-time, this manicure lasted the usual 4 days no chips!

Yummy, yummy cranberries on my nails! What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving?...for me it's the turkey, I love TURKEY!!!!

And if you don't celebrate Thanksgiving, what is your favorite part about ANY holiday?

Keep It Sweet!

UCLA 38-U$C 28...UCLA BRUINS TRIUMPH!

Yes, yes, the biggest cross-town rivalry in Southern California was played today, and my UCLA Bruins, triumphed over U$C...AMAZING Game!

Of course I did a true blue BRUIN manicure for the event!

I used...

Nicole by OPI "I Sea You and Raise You", "Sephora by OPI "Havana Dreams", "NVL Custom "Bruin 4 Life", and China Glaze "Lemon Fizz".

I did 2 coats of each of the cremes and then 1 good coat of my glitter! Topped it with 2 coats of top coat and that was all I needed.

2 coats of top coat were not needed since the glitter is super smooth, but I wanted my manicure to be indestructible for game day!

The $OPI, gave me serious issues, it was thin and watery, but I was diligent and made it work.

This NOPI was amazing, 2 coats and it was perfect, smooth formula great pigmented color, Love it!

This China Glaze is one of the best light yellows I have. Most yellow polishes are notorious for having "streaking" and "spotting" issues, and this is no exception, but it is better than most.

Yes this glitter was the best "dream/idea" I ever had.  I love that NVL could create this for me, it's perfect!!!!

Keep It Sweet!

China Glaze“Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away” Polish and Lashes Preview

China Glaze® and Ardell® Introduce Exclusive Collections Inspired by

Paramount Pictures’ new 3D Film, “Cirque du Soleil™:  Worlds Away”

LOS ANGELES (November 15, 2012) – China Glaze® and Ardell® announced today their partnership with Paramount Pictures to offer exclusive collections of nail polishes and eyelashes inspired by the upcoming 3D film, “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away” in theaters December 21^st. 

From the big top to the big screen, visionary filmmaker James Cameron and writer/director Andrew Adamson invite you on an all new 3D adventure: “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away.”  A young couple who is separated must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil® to find each other as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim and dance with the performers.

The new China Glaze® and Ardell® “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away” inspired nail polish and eyelash collections will bring to life the wonderfully exotic artistry that is presented throughout the film. The China Glaze® nail polish collection combines rich crèmes, soft shimmers and bold glitters to create 12 limited edition shades including:

·         Whirled Away – Black and white collage glitter

·         It’s a Trap-eze – White cream base with multi glitter

·         Escaping Reality – Neon raspberry pink

·         Surreal Appeal – Rich coral crème

·         Def Defying – Lime green crème

·         Running in Circles – Cilantro green shimmer

·         Hanging in the Balance – Cerulean blue crème

·         Water You Waiting For – Shimmering blue green purple

·         Creative Fantasy – Grape neon

·         Bend Over Backwards – Pepper red shimmer

·         Igniting Love – Hot tamale red crème

·         Get Carried Away – Multi-sized black and red collage glitter with black crème

The “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away” inspired collection from Ardell® consists of six attention-grabbing lash styles ranging from more natural styles to feathers and jewel embellished lash strips:

·         Imagine

·         Inspire

·         Surreal

·         Fantasy

·         Mystical

·         Daring

Both collections will be supported by a consumer and beauty trade marketing campaign which includes a billboard in Times Square, print ads, retail displays, a sweepstakes offer and social media efforts.

To coincide with the 3D release of “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away,” in theatres December 21, 2012, the China Glaze® and Ardell® film-inspired collections will be available the first week of December 2012 at salons and specialty beauty retailers nationwide, including Sally Beauty Supply and ULTA stores. Individual nail polish shades will retail for $7; eyelash styles will retail for $6.

China Glaze® and Ardell® are divisions of American International Industries.

About American International Industries

For 42 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Andrea, Ardell, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, It’s So Easy, Jeris-Lustray, LASH BeLONG, Nail Tek, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Poshe, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation 

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

*Info sent by PR

Diamond Cosmetics and gLORIous 22kt Gold Leaf Top Coat

Happy Friday! Today I have a little something something that should spark up your dreary sunless Friday, at least it is sun-less here in "Sunny California", LOL! :)

Diamond Cosmetics "Starshine" and gLORIous 22kt Gold Leaf Top Coat. 

I received this top coat from Lori on Friday and I immediately knew I had to do a new manicure for the weekend. I just could not wait!!!

Ever since OPI and Zoya released their 18kt gold leaf top coats, I have been wanting to try them out, but not at the tune of $30 for the OPI, and $35 for the Zoya. OUCH!  

Then I remembered that Lori made a gold leaf top coat BEFORE both of the big brands made theirs, and hers was 22kts! SCORE!  I did not think she was still selling it anymore, until she emailed me on FB and told me she was...OOHHHH YEAH!! *Happy Dance* 

gLORIous 22kt Gold Leaf Top Coat  has a clear base with REAL gold leaf floating in it.  This top coat is packed full of gold and includes 4 mixing balls :) It applied perfectly and the gold flakes laid smoothly, no bumps :)

Diamond Cosmetics "Starshine" is a blackened teal frost with bright teal micro-shimmer :) It is from their Winter 2010 Collection, and even though the first coat is a bit thin, the manicure is perfect in 2 coats, and 3 coats would make this blackened color even deeper :) I just dud 2 coats because I was super anxious to use the gold top coat. I did 1 coat of Seche Vite over all of this, and I was a happy camper :)

I love Diamond Cosmetics, their polish is always  well made, goes on smoothly, and you can not beat that with a price tag of $2.75. 

If you are interested in Lori's Gold Top Coats you can contact her on her Facebook page or her email msindentATcomcast(dot)net or on her shops web page HERE.

Not only does she make a 22kt gold top coat, but she has a white gold leaf version and a mixed version with both 22kt gold leaf ,and white gold leaf! :) :)

Happy Friday and Keep It Sweet!