Thursday, October 20, 2011

Ulta- I Got the Denim Blues Collection- Denim Glitz

Ok, back to I Got the Denim Blues! Today's color is Denim Glitz. When I saw this collection for the first time I knew this would be my favorite. I always try to branch out and embrace all the colors, but its no use, I come back to my blue!

Denim Glitz is a rich royal blue, I wanna say holo micro glitter? It has a flash of pink in bright light and is very similar to an OPI DS I had put on my toes at my last pedi. (If I remember the name, I'll update this!)
I used 3 coats to give it some depth, but it covered after 2. I know my application here leaves something to be desired, I put on the final coat at my desk right before work. Time before Precision!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Nicole by OPI, Holiday Glitters!

Hi, guys! I know I didn't post my next denim today, sorry! It will be here tomorrow! I've been a little busy the last few days and didn't have time to get my pictures up. I have seen a few collections though that I have to post. The holiday polishes should be hitting the shelves soon and I'm getting really excited! The one I have today is a set from Nicole by OPI, of  four glitters! I've posted the link to the site below. As soon as I spot these baby's I'll get you some swatches!
Scheduling Your Sparkle

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Ulta- I Got the Denim Blues Collection- Grey Couture

When I got this collection, this was the first one I put on. I hadnt worn silver in a while, so I thought I'd give it a whirl. It is terrible! Its a horrible streaky mess! The fist coat I was fine, it didnt cover but most dont. Then I got on coat 2 and realized the what a disaster it was. I immediately grabbed the camera before it even finished drying snapped a few pics and went to work with the polish remover! I know I didnt get a very good variety of angles or shots but I couldnt stand it any more, sorry:/

Monday, October 17, 2011

Ulta- I Got the Denim Blues Collection- Faded Blues

Hi, everybody, ready for another week to begin? Me either!!!
This week I am exited though, to review Ultas new nail polish collection, I Got the Denim Blues. This blue jean thing is everywhere, Chanel, Dior, Nubar, and now Ulta. I'm not ashamed to say, this is the least expensive of the bunch, lol! The other collections each have 3 polishes a light, med and dark denim color. This collection on the other hand, has 5. I'll show one every day this week starting with Faded Blues.
Faded Blues is the light denim color of the group. If you think of the robins egg blue that was popular this year and make it a little dusty looking with a little shimmer, you've got Faded Blues. I didn't think I'd like the shimmer in it, but it works, its not to frosty and not at all streaky. I thought I would want to swatch this and take it off until spring or so, but I'm really liking it. It is dusty enough to work for me this fall. This is 3 thin coats with Seche Vite over the top.
I wish I could get my nails to stop peeling, I'm doing everything i can think of! I thought if I kept them polished and filed they would stop, but every so often a big chip flakes off, and makes me crazy! Colors like this really accentuate the issue! Maybe I'll have to stick to glitters until they are all better. That can be my excuse to rock glitter every day, hehehe:-)


Friday, October 14, 2011

OPI- God Save the Queen's Nails

This looks so pretty in the bottle! I want to love it, I really do, I just don't:-( If it were a pillow, or rug or even dress, I would really like it, but on my nails, I keep thinking "old lady's would love this". Its a warm burgundy shimmer that has a perfect formula. I used two coats plus Seche Vite, that added a little extra shine. I really hate saying I don't like something; and it doesn't happen often, because if I don't like it, I don't buy it. But you know how sometimes looks can be deceiving right? Well here it is... there's nothing 'wrong' with it. I just don't want to wear it... 



Thursday, October 13, 2011

Orly- Jungle Love

I bet some of you have probably never seen these Orly bottles! That is how long I've had this polish! I'm guessing maybe 1997. This color was not common at that time. I always loved it, probably because I was into the 'new-hippie-grunge' thing at the time. We all had phases, lol:-)
Anyways Jungle Love applies pretty sheer. I used 3 coats and in bright light I could still see lighter patches in some spots. Because its old it has the 'bad for you' formula that they all used to, and I almost forgot how stinky they were! I really like this color but it is not the most flattering on my skin. For some reason it makes me look almost grey, not a good look! If my tan still existed, it might look ok, so I'll probably hold off on wearing this again until next summer.



If you notice on my pointer finger there's an ugly smudge. That's happened 4 hours after painting!I have probably mentioned my issues with Orly drying time, well here is a perfect example!
I apologize for posting a color that isn't available anymore. There might be a similar color out there if you look!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Sinful Colors- Last Chance

Hi guys, well its Wednesday, weeks half over, and weekend is in sight! Work has been hectic for me lately, lots of changes and moving. I was comfortable in my little cube and today I have to move:-( Oh well, adapt right!
Anyways...I'm very excited for today's polish! It is Last Chance from Sinful Colors. I don't know if this is a regular color or special collection, but if I see it again, I'm getting a backup! I fell in love with this color the minute I got it on. Its the perfect dark green, it always looks green, never black, even in low light. In bright light it is a rich dark forest color, and the shine is unbelievable! I annoyed my husband a few times, putting my hands in his face and squealing "have you ever seen my fingers so shiny, really honey look"! 
This is 2 coats, and it covered beautifully. I took these pictures before I put on topcoat too! I did put it on after to protect it and it lasted like 4 days, which I think is pretty good for a dark creme.