Dollar Tree Maybellines 2

Here are two more of the DT Maybelline swatches I have ready. This is Bonfire. The bottle color is a bright orange-ish red color with a bit of gold shimmer:



This is one heavy coat layered over WnW Black Creme. I definitely prefer it over black. It's just too bright for me on it's own, the black mutes it somewhat and I like it so much more that way.


This color is called Red Hot. This one is interesting. The bottle color shows a very bright red color with some gold-ish particles...not glitter...kind like flecks in the color.


Now over black, it takes on a more maroon color. Notice the flecks? Very pretty! This is one layer over WnW Black Creme.


I hope you're all not bored with more popsicle stick swatches, cuz I have more to post soon :)

Thanks for looking!

Revlon: Ruby + Slipper

I'm in love with today's NOTD! I originally saw this set posted on The Nailphile. Well when I saw the red, I was of course done for! LOL. It's a combo polish set, the base color is called Ruby and the glitter top coat is called Slipper:



The base is a deep red jelly, very nice on it's own:



And the topcoat Slipper is A M A Z I N G! I love it! It's got red and sliver glitter with silver holo hex glitter. Layered over the red, it's so pretty!!


These are my first Revlon polishes and so far, I like 'em. I also picked up Galaxy. I found mine at Meijers and Rite Aid if anyone's interested.

Thanks for looking!

Dollar Tree Maybellines

So last fall I amassed a large collection of Dollar Tree Maybelline polishes. I think I wiped out three different stores! LOL. So I'd like to swatch some of my favorites for you....

This is Maybelline Express Finish in Lava Red; one of my favorites out of the bunch and once you see this baby layered over black you'll know why! The bottle color is a bright almost pinkish red with golden swirls.



But when layered over black (one coat over WnW Black Creme), it comes alive. You can click the image to enlarge. The flecks in it flash gold and red, it's amazing. It reminds me of fall leaves :) I'm a sucker for a good deep red color!!



The 2nd swatch is another Express Finish (gold cap) called Spirited Sparkle. The bottle color is a light pink glittery base with larger purple glitter particles.


Here it is layered over black (1 coat over WnW Black Creme). It has large purple square glitter with silver micro glitter in the base. Very pretty.



Hope you liked them! I have a ton more Maybellines that I'll be swatching soon.

PHD: Born 2 be Wild and Milani: Hi-Tech

Today's mani was inspired by the cover of the book The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I just bought it today and am only about 20 pages into it, so I can't comment on the story, but I loved the greens on the cover. So summery! I used PHD: Born 2 be Wild (2 coats) with one layer of Milani Hi-Tech over it.

Closeup:



Here is an angle shot. I didn't really capture the holo very well :(


and both next to each other:



Thanks for looking!

A few random NOTDs

Today is July 11th, which mean's it 7-11 and free Slurpee day!

I just have a couple random swatches. The first color is China Glaze Orange Marmalade. I used two coats and still have VNL....yuck! I hate that! I'm sure if I added another coat, it would be ok though....just didn't have the time when I put it on.



This is a berry red colored holo glitter franken (1 coat) topped with Sally Hansen Hidden Treasure (1 coat):



And the last one is Clair's Moodie in Confident / Peaceful. I used two coats, but it never changed colors for me even when I used the cold water trick....still a pretty color on it's own.

Stash Picks

So, I decided to post some picks of my current stash. Right now, I'm using racks, but I'm feeling the Helmer / Melmer calling. I love the racks because I like to be able to look at my collection, but I don't have the room to add more....and I'm outgrowing them fast! If I do get a Helmer, I always could display my favorites and rotate them from time to time....Does anyone have a Helmer? What do you think of it?


Here are all four (you can click each pick for a closeup):


Rack #1: China Glaze, OPI, Nichole by OPI, Zoya, Nubar, Color Club, Missani/Studio M and Diamond Cosmetics:



Rack #2: SH Opals, Milani, SH Prisms, PHD, Bloom, Mbe Cosmetics, Ulta, Pure Ice, Revlon Dark Pleasures, Orly, Sinful Colors, Loreal Star Magnets, Lancome, Toma, SH Rockstar Pink, Nina Ultra Pro, Borghese, Clare's Moodies and LA Colors:


Rack #3: Sally Hansen, Colorama Flakies, SH Hidden Treasure, Nfu Oh, Cover Girl, Tropical Manicure, random colors, Chelsea, Jade, random colors, NDB, Del Sol, Wet and Wild, Sally Hansen, Stevie Nicks pin :), SH Insta Dri, Avon and Random colors for frankening:




Rack #4: Maybelline Aluminums, Maybelline Blackened, Halloween polishes, Maybelline Mattes, Maybelline Express Finish, Instant Artificials, Art Deco stripers and random top and base coats:


Here are some frankens, Konad, Ballz, and glitters and foils:

China Glaze Awakening!!!

WOW, I just saw these on Getcha Nails Did and I had to post about them. This is China Glazes 2010 Halloween collection and I'm in love with all three colors. Check out the swatches China Glaze posted on Twitter:

Mummy May I, described as "Vampy, wine colored purple with flecks of hot pink glitter!" :

Ick A Body (my favorite) "A dark green base chocked full of orange glitter! ":

Zombie Zest "A mossy green shade with gold flecks of micro glitter! ":


Here is a closeup of all three (click to enlarge):



I love them and can't wait to pick 'em up!!!

Del Sol Color Changing Polishes pt 2

Here are the last two Del Sol colors I picked up. This one is called Calypso and besides Ruby Slipper, it's the 2nd most noticeable changer in the group.

It's a light frosty pink indoors and outside it changes into a kick butt purple. I'm not a lover of pinks, but the purple side of it rocks!

And last, but not least is Rockstar:


Indoors, it's a blue glitter and outdoors, it turns into a teal glitter. In person, the color definitely changes, but it's not as dramatic as the others.



Here another look at all four, left to right: Ruby Slipper; Calypso; Rockstar; Superhero. The top is indoors and bottom outdoors:


Random cruise pick, just for fun:

Del Sol Color Changing Polishes pt 1

What a great vacation! There's nothing like a cruise, I highly recommend it 8-)


While shopping in St Thomas, I was able to pick up four Del Sol polishes. In case you haven't heard of Del Sol, the colors change when exposed to UV light. In the store, they sold everything from polish to clothing and jewelry.


The first color is my favorite; Ruby Slippers. Indoors it is a silver glitter in a clear base....


But, when you get it outside, it turns into a bright red. Out of the whole group, this one is the most dramatic changer. You can stand by a window and it'll start turn. Very cool.



The next one up is called Superhero. Indoors it is a very pretty light blue with a frosty look to it.




And outside according to the cap, it's supposed to change into a bright light purple. In real life, it changes into a dark gray-ish purple.


We also hit the MAC store....what a disappointment! I was really just like as big as a counter at a department store....and the prices were more expensive than they are here. Bummer.


I have two more Del Sols to show off, I'll post those tomorrow.

Happy Independence Day!

Hope everyone had a great holiday! Here's my 4th of July inspired manicure:






My index finger is Claire's Chunky Blue with plate BM20. The rest is Orly Glam with an Art Deco white striper.