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Swatches: OPI Couture de Minnie Collection

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Allura

Here is a look at OPI’s Couture de Minni nail polishes! The following colors are shown:

Chic from Ears to Tail: This pop of bubblegum pink is totally fabulous
A Definite Moust-Have: This fantastic fuchsia is at the top of my shopping list
Minnie Style: This white and red glitter is the height of fashion
Innie Minnie Mightie Bow: Catch this crimson by the to
Magazine Cover Mouse: The headline-making strawberry has sparkling texture

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OPI Couture de Minnie Collection

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Allura

OPI announces the launch of its Couture de Minnie collection, including four limited edition nail lacquers and one new Liquid Sand™ shade. Created in honor of Disney’s beloved character, the Couture de Minnie line explores the fashion-forward side of Minnie Mouse, mixing pink, fuschia and red shades with textural elements. In addition to three crème lacquers, the Couture de Minnie line features a red and white polka dot glitter shade and the strawberry-hued Liquid Sand nail lacquer in Magazine Cover Mouse to give nails a sparkly, matte finish. Continue reading →

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Swatches: Zoya PixieDust Collection – Summer 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Allura

These photos and swatches are for Zoya’s PixieDust Collection for Summer 2013. The following shades are shown:

Destiny: Core metal sparkle
Miranda: Rose sparkle
Stevie: Violet sparkle
Liberty: Blue sparkle

All the colors shown have two (2) coats. Continue reading →

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Swatches: Zoya Irresistible Collection – Summer 2013

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Allura

These photos and swatches are for Zoya’s Irresistible Collection. The following shades are shown:

Tinsley: Rose gold foil metallic
Hazel: Blue green foil metallic
Rikki: Fern green foil metallic

All the colors shown have two (2) coats. Continue reading →

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Swatches: Nubar Nail Polish in “Into the Wild”

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Allura

Nubar Cosmetics’ nail polish in Into the Wild is released with the My Sweet Escape collection. Into the Wild is an emerald green color. Continue reading →

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Swatches: China Glaze Hologlam Collection

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Allura

Here are swatches of some Holographic nail polish colors from China Glaze’s Hologlam Collection. Keep reading for photos and applied swatches of the following colors:

Astro-Hot: Soft, baby pink
When Stars Collide: Warm maroon
OMG A UFO: Warm, moss green
Sci-Fly By: Light, silver blue
Strap On Your Moonboots: Midnight sky blue
Cosmic Dust: Silver metal

All colors have two (2) coats applied. Continue reading →

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OPI Oz The Great And Powerful Collection Video

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Allura

Here is the video overview of the nail polishes from OPI’s Oz The Great And Powerful Collection. The video includes live application of all of the colors and my thoughts about the quality of the formula.

If you’d like to see photos and swatches of each of the colors, please see this post. Continue reading →

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Swatches: OPI Oz The Great And Powerful Collection

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Allura

Here is a look at OPI’s Oz The Great And Powerful nail polishes! The following colors are shown:

Lights of Emerald City: White confetti adds city girl flair and style to nails.
Don’t Burst My Bubble: Don’t wake me…I’m dreaming about puffy clouds of white.
When Monkeys Fly!: I’m simply bananas for this gold confetti.
Glints of Glinda: Only a good witch could turn beige from meek to chic.
Which is Witch?: Is this silver glitter with iridescent sparkle or the other way around?
I Theodora You: This adorable, sheer pink is bewitching on you.
What Wizardry is This?: Liquid Sand nail lacquer in a rich taupe hue.

Continue reading →

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Zoya PixieDust Collection Spring 2013 Video

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Allura

Here is the video overview of the nail polishes from Zoya’s PixieDust Collection for Spring 2013. The video includes live application of all of the colors and my thoughts about the quality of the formula.

If you’d like to see photos and swatches of each of the colors, please see this post. Continue reading →

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China Glaze Hologlam Collection – Spring 2013

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Allura

3…2…1…Blast off! Take your summer manicure out of this world with China Glaze Hologlam, an all new12-piece collection of shimmering holographic nail lacquers. China Glaze established itself as the leader in holographic nail lacquer with the 2007 OMG! collection, one of the most popular collections in the brands’ history. Fueled by that success and back by popular demand, China Glaze Hologlam uses reflective, holographic particles to capture light and transform nails into amazing, ever-changing visual effects. With a strong linear finish whether indoor or shining bright in the sun, China Glaze Hologlam bends and changes, creating an illuminated three-dimensional, traveling color effect across the nail. Continue reading →