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Butter London Fall/Winter 2012 Collection

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Allura

Sequins! Velvet! Satin! Tweed! This season, the catwalks were abundant with rich texture! We’ve translated this to nails through the infusion of glitter particles and metallic and holographic finishes. The colour tones speak to “earthiness” but are not specifically earth tones – think rust, shimmering greens and silvers. This collection feels future-forward but not futuristic. This season is all about using texture to add interest and depth to your look! Continue reading →

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ORLY Fired Up Collection – Fall 2012

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Allura

Set spirits ablaze this Fall 2012 as ORLY introduces Fired Up – a dynamic collection created to showcase inner power. High gloss shades mimic the inner workings of the human body, providing a natural explosion of color. The collection ranges from fiery red and deep wine tones to bright accents of golden yellow and vibrant orange balanced by hues of pewter and chocolate brown. Lacquers in the Fired Up Collection offer a dynamite seasonal touch of color to fingers and toes. Continue reading →

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OPI Germany Collection Video

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Allura

Here is a video overview of OPI’s Germany Collection. The video includes live swatches and my initial thoughts on the formula and colors. You can also see swatches of each color in the Set 1 and Set 2 posts. Continue reading →

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Swatches: OPI Designer Series Nail Polish in “DS Luxurious”

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Allura

OPI is adding 2 new, diamond dust-infused shades to its Designer Series. One of those shades, shown below, is DS Luxurious, which OPI describes as a captivating coral-red with a golden glisten. Continue reading →

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Swatches: OPI Germany Collection (Set 2)

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Allura

Here is a first look at OPI’s upcoming Germany Collection. This is the second of 2 sets covering this collection. Continue reading →

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Swatches: OPI Designer Series Nail Polish in “DS Indulgence”

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Allura

OPI is adding 2 new, diamond dust-infused shades to its Designer Series. One of those shades, shown below, is DS Indulgence, which OPI describes as a radiant red-violet with a shimmering, golden finish. Continue reading →

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ORLY Electronica Collection – Summer 2012

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Allura

Plug in to Electronica, the new back to school color collection from ORLY. The Electronica Collection synthesizes the unexpected blend of pure pigments, dense pastels and industrial crème tones. Inspired by the unique blend of nature and the machine, the result is high tech style though a precisely calculated live stream of techno color to fingertips at full volume. Continue reading →

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Nicole by OPI 5 New Fall Shades at Target

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Allura

Nicole by OPI will be adding 5 new Fall shades, exclusively at Target stores. See the color descriptions and images, below! Continue reading →

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Swatches: Zoya Designer, Diva & Gloss Collection (Gloss)

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Allura

Zoya’s Designer, Diva & Gloss Collection is divided into 3 sub-collections: the Designer Collection, Diva Collection, and Gloss Collection. This post will show the colors from the Gloss Collection:

Katherine: Sheer eggplant jelly gloss, buildable formula (Peter Som custom shade)
Paloma: Sheer berry red jelly gloss, buildable formula
Frida: Sheer teal blue jelly gloss, buildable formula

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Swatches: Zoya Designer, Diva & Gloss Collection (Diva)

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Allura

Zoya’s Designer, Diva & Gloss Collection is divided into 3 sub-collections: the Designer Collection, Diva Collection, and Gloss Collection. This post will show the colors from the Diva Collection:

Elisa: Crimson red metallic
Suri: Royal purple metallic
Song: Egyptian blue metallic with a subtle sparkle
Ray: Pine green metallic
FeiFei: Magic blue foil sparkle metallic
Daul: Magic violet foil sparkle metallic

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