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Zoya Flash Collection Swatches & Review
Who can take a rainbow, wrap it in a sighSoak it in the sun and make a groovy lemon pie The Candy Man, the Candy Man can The Candy Man can ’cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good ~Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr. Flash, the second summer collection from Zoya is a set of six glossy cremes that feel very candy-ish. Like a companion set to one of my fave Zoya collections, Candy, from a few summers ago. Couldn’t you just see all those shades as big glossy jawbreakers in a candy machine? Friendly jawbreakers though, not the kind Rose McGowan shoves down your throat as a deadly joke. Or how about giant lollipops along the wall of Dylan’s Candy Bar? Come check out the sugar coated goodness of Dana, Jancyn, Jolene, Maura, Perrie and Robyn after the jump! |
Zoya Sparkle Collection Swatches & Review
The Zoya Sparkle collection has completely wowed me. I predicted when I saw the promo images that I would find some must-haves in the bunch but seriously they’re all winners. Even the reds and pinks which is so unlike me.
With this first of two Summer 2010 collections, Zoya has combined the twinkling beauty of the China Glaze glass flecked formula with the foil-like metallic glitter as seen in the Orly Foil FX collection. Together they make for one killer combo of bling and glitz that will razzle dazzle you a la Chicago. I want to break out the jazz hands and fan kicks just thinking about it. Check out the girls, Ivanka, Charla, Mimi, Alegra, Nidhi and Gilda, after the jump! |
Color Club Rebel Debutante Swatches & Review
One of Color Club’s three, yes I said three, new collections is Rebel Debutante. The collection introduces nine new creme polishes that for the most part are very chic and subdued but it’s the stand out blue and green that caught my eye.What an unexpected twist to add such bright pops of color to the palette. I suppose they are the rebels in the group. Though what I like about this collection as a whole is that even though the majority of the shades are neutrals, they are what I’d call “new neutrals.” They have an updated feel to them. See what I mean after the jump! |
ALU NYFW NOTD Challenge – FW 2010 Day 2
Day 2 of my NYFW experience started relatively late (noon). Knowing my usual travel patterns, I purposely left Saturday morning free so I could sleep in and catch up on the rest I missed while packing for NYC.
Since I had time for a full manicure (no matte polish needed today), I opted for NARS Purple Rain from the Spring collection that is inspired by Catherine Deneuve’s role as Lucille in La Chamade. You know how I love a purple and I have to say this is one of the best colors NARS has put out in a while.
When I first saw the promo pic I thought there was no way this polish could live up to it. We all know the story, vibrant under flash, almost black everywhere else. I’m happy to say that Purple Rain surpassed my expectations. Is it the blue-based purple we were teased with on their site? No, it’s more of a red-grape but the metallic shimmer really gives it something special. Literally everyone who looked at my nails that day asked about the polish and when I say everyone I mean other brands too.
FYI, being in NYC is so outside my normal swatching element that it’s throwing me off my game in terms of photography so know that this pic was taken in my hotel bathroom meaning it’s not 100% accurate.
NARS Purple Rain retails for $16/ea and is currently out of stock on the NARS website but I found it online at Bloomingdales.com and Sephora.com. You can also check with your local NARS counters and Sephora stores.
What’s on your nails today? Have you checked out Purple Rain yet? Is purple still in fashion or totally out?
Disclosure: A product sample was furnished to me by NARS. For more information view my Disclosure Policy.
My Addition to OPI Alice In Wonderland – A Cheshire Cat Franken
After I posted my swatches of the OPI Alice in Wonderland collection, I couldn’t get the thought of a Cheshire Cat inspired polish out of my head.
You may have missed that in the comments section but I suggested a pink and purple glitter to represent the Cheshire Cat. I know in the upcoming film the cat won’t be colored like the Disney animated version but it still sounded like a fun concept. So over the weekend I dug through my stash and came up with my Cheshire Cat franken to accompany the collection. Check it out! |
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