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Orly Spring 2016 Melrose Collection Swatches and Review

By Michelle Mismas on January 21, 2016
in Berry, Orly, Peach, Pink, Purple, Spring 2016, Teal, Turquoise with 21 Comments

Orly Spring 2016 “Melrose” collection

During a recent #NailGlossip we discussed which upcoming collections we are excited for in 2016, and someone mentioned Orly Melrose and I was all, “O RLY?” A quick search for promo images had me looking forward to it as well. I mean, they had me at holo… glitter. What surprised me is that the colors are even more bold and saturated than the bottle shade implies. Check it!
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Deborah Lippmann Fall 2015 Roar Collection Swatches & Review

By Michelle Mismas on August 4, 2015
in Berry, Bronze, Deborah Lippmann, Fall 2015, Red, Taupe with 4 Comments

Deborah Lippmann Roar – Fall 2015

Deborah Lippmann has the eye of the tiger, and you’re going to hear her ROAR in the Fall 2015 collection. She’s embracing female power with cozy, autumn shades named after iconic anthems like Respect. And the “Glitter Queen” does not disappoint with her latest sparkling creation.
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Essie Spring 2105 Flowerista Swatches & Review

By Michelle Mismas on March 19, 2015
in Berry, Essie, Gray, Green, Nude, Spring 2015, Teal with 4 Comments

Essie Spring 2015 – Flowerista

I couldn’t be more thrilled to see one of my favorite accessory designers, Rebecca Minkoff, working with one of my favorite nail polish brands. The Essie Spring 2015 Flowerista collection is the first one Minkoff had a hand in, and I’m already loving this partnership. Bright saturated shades are mixed with more neutral hues for a nice juxtaposition between bold and subdued.
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Chanel Spring 2015 Nails – Reverie Parisienne Swatches & Review

By Michelle Mismas on January 7, 2015
in Berry, Chanel, Green, Spring 2015, Taupe with 32 Comments

Chanel Spring 2015

This spring, Chanel’s color palette is a blooming garden of color. A mix of delicate pastels and bold brights. The Chanel Spring 2015 nail colors bring that garden feel to life with a neutral, grounded taupe, silvery leaf green and vibrant petunia pink.
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OPI Holiday 2014 Gwen Stefani – “The Darks” Swatches & Review

By Michelle Mismas on December 1, 2014
in Berry, Brown, Green, Holiday 2014, OPI, Purple with 24 Comments

OPI Holiday 2014 – Gwen Stefani

The year, OPI is flipping the script on their holiday collection, introducing not twelve but EIGHTEEN new colors for their continued collaboration with Gwen Stefani. In addition to the traditional six reds, OPI Holiday 2014, includes six metallics & glitters and six colorful darks, which I’m focusing on first. Check ‘em out!
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