Sally Hansen Purple Alloy

I'm sure by now you've all heard about and maybe even seen the new displays of Sally Hansen Color Foils.  If you haven't picked any up yet, you nee to!  I was pretty sure they would be awesome but just in case they weren't I only bought one to start.  I absolutely LOVE it and need to go back and get a couple of other colors.  But just to start, here is a gorgeous purple foil.

Sally Hansen Purple Alloy is a pink-toned purple with a foil or chrome finish that applied like a dream.  It only took one coat (yes I said one coat) to get perfect coverage.  It's really difficult to capture the exact color on camera but the second photo is definitely the closest.  It's almost spot on.  The others are showing it a little darker but think of it more of a lavender foil.  Bottom line...it's gorgeous!  The photos above are shown using a layer of OPI Lay Down That Base and then Purple Alloy over and that only made it better than when I first tried it, but if you don't have the OPI base coat, don't fret.  It still looks amazing without it and you will hardly see any brushstrokes.  Just be sure to buff your nails smooth before application so that you don't see any ridges or snags.  I didn't use a top coat so I don't know how they react or how it might change the effect, if at all.  And because I didn't use a TC, the polish already started to wear on the tips and all I did was go out to eat.  If I actually wore this polish to work (which I will anyway), it would be completely chipped off in a hour, but I still love the effect and the ease of application and the color is to die for.  I can't wait to go back to Target tomorrow and pick up the green and teal ones and maybe a pink and the darker purple.  I don't know which yet, but I do know that I will be getting more for sure.  Have a great night/day (depending on if you slept yet).  I'm gonna hit the hay!

Total Nail Fail w. Foils

Heeeeyyy!  I hate to even show you all my disappointing mani today but it's all I have.  The idea in my head was much better than the actual execution.

I started with a super fun and perfect pastel vertical gradient over all my nails.  Sadly I didn't take a photo of it because I had smudged some beyond repair.  It wasn't supposed to matter though because I was going to put the foils over it.  I brushed on the foil glue with a fan brush which was supposed to leave some space open to show the colors behind the silver foil.  Weeelllll, that didn't happen.  Apparently I brushed on too much glue so when I applied the foils, there were hardly any breaks for the rainbow to show through.  Trust that I will be re-creating this mani in the near future...like, probably this week because I know that the outcome will be some much better.  Trial and error, People!  lol

Is this really the worst mani?  Up my spirits and tell me it's not (even if that's a lie...lol) in the comments below.  (:

Metallic Matte Ruffian

So I saw this mani on Pinterest and unfortunately I can't find the original pin (because I was lame and forgot to pin it) but I saw it and loved it!  You also get a little sneak peek of the polish you can win in my giveaway.  You can find more info on that if you click through the photo in the upper right hand corner of my blog.

I started with a base of OPI Lay Down That Base because I don't think the effect will work if you don't.  Next I applied one coat of OPI Push and Shove which is the silver foil you see peeking out from under the black.  After that was dry I carefully made the ruffian design using Zoya Dovima.  Then I applied a second coat when the first was dry.  I didn't use a top coat because I didn't want to ruin the matte effect so of course this mani lasted only a day.  I still loved it though.  I just hate how my middle finger looks...short and fat.  Wah!  lol

So what do you all think?  Is this your kind of mani?  Oh and aren't you super excited that you entered to win a bottle of OPI Push and Shove (because I know you clicked the photo and went to the giveaway page, right?)  ;)

OPI Swimsuit...Nailed It! Revisited

Hey Everyone!

I know I've been a bad blogger lately, but trying to fit anything in between work and sleep is difficult.  I hardly have time to eat!  I've lost 5 pounds though. (:  I decided since I have time today, I would swatch some polishes, and then I have a party to go to.  After that I'll probably (hopefully) swatch more or do some nail art.  THEN...my bestie wants to go out tonight.  I just don't know if I can make it.  lol.  We went to Dave Matthews Band last night, and it was just AMAZING, but I don't think I can do another late night.  I sure will try though.  What I managed to accomplish so far was reswatching Swimsuit...Nailed It!

Over time, I want to reswatch all the polishes from when I first started blogging because I was using a camera phone and they look like shit.  Just saying...but anyway, I love, love, LOVE this color.  It is a cobalt blue foil that practically glows.  I'm not sure if anyone else had this issue, but it stains really bad so I used 2 base coats instead of one this time.  Hopefully that helps.

Now I'm gonna prep tomorrow's post so that I don't get behind again.  lol.  Have a great Saturday.
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NAIL MAIL! and Zoya Zuza

So I worked what felt like the longest day in history yesterday.  I was so exhausted and just wanted to come home and take a bath.  However, I walked in the door and found a little package waiting for me in my bedroom.  I got my Zoya polish from the Earth Day Exchange!  Needless to say, there was no bath.  Just swatching.


I was only able to order 6, so I think I chose wisely.  And don't you love my blanket? (:

From L to R: Avery, Pippa, Soho Punch, Charisma, Zuza, Cynthia

I've been wanting all of these for the longest, but could never commit when it came time actually buy them.  I swatched them all and the first one I want to show is Zuza!

Now I knew this color was beautiful, but jeez!  IRL it's incredible.  The metallic foil finish is just amazing.  My brain is gonna explode from all the awesomeness.  I only needed 1 coat, but I did 2 for photo's sake.  It dried extremely fast and had the smoothest application in the world.  I love the finish of it but of course I had to mattify it.

I like the way this looks, but I don't love it.  It really took a lot of the fab away.  Eh.


I am going to get the rest of my posts ready and then stare at my nails some more.  Have a wonderful Sunday you guys!!
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OPI Warm & Fozzie

I am so happy I found this.  It was on my wishlist since the very first time I saw it.  lol.  I speak like it's the love of my life.  It's not but it sure it pretty.

Warm & Fozzie is a bronze/gold foil with flecks of pink or red...i can't really tell.  This is so different from anything I own.  Formula wise, it was a little patchy so I needed 3 coats and I still got some dragging, but I don't think it's that noticable.

Happy Blogging!

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Color Club Fame & Fortune and Metamorphosis

Hey Guys!

Today I want to show you my very first Color Club polishes.  I actually found these at HEB (a Texas grocery store) and I was really surprised at the collection of they carry, including OPI, Orly, and the Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kollection.  So then I was about to leave the cosmetics area, when I spotted a small Color Club "display" tucked on the bottom shelf of an end cap.  So I picked up the ones I liked best and rushed home to have a swatch party.

First up is Fame & Fortune.  It is a magenta jelly base filled with shredded chunks or holo glitter.  I applied 3 coats but I definitely think this is better as a layering polish.  Once I got it on, I wasn't crazy about it.  I wish it was just a clear base with the shredded glitter.

This beauty is Metamorphosis.  It's a beautiful emerald green with a slight flash of purple (sadly it shows up more in the bottle than on the nail) with a foil finish.  I always love foil finishes and I love green, so I've been wearing this a lot lately.  It reminds me a lot of Sally Hansen Emerald Express so I will be posting a comparison probably Wednesday.

I hope you guys come back to check it out.
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Ulta High Roller with BM Stamp

This is a polish that I've been using a lot in the last weeks so it's finally time that I swatch it for you guys.

I really love this polish and I think the formula is great.  I've never had an issue with application on any of the Ulta polishes.  This was for sure a 1 coater, but I did two for photos.  I love the fact that it's a white gold and not so yellow like the other one I have.  So just for fun I added flower stamps from BM plate 16 using Jessie's Girl Cupcake Frosting and a couple of light green rhinestones.

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Ruby Kisses Silver Bling

Good Afternoon Fellow Bloggers!


It's been awhile since I wore this little beauty, but I have an extremely important interview today at 11, and I wanted to have a really great color on my nails.  Silver Bling is a silver foil with a fantastic formula.  It was opaque in one coat but a little streaky so I did one more.

I thought about doing some stamping or rhinestones or something, but I think it's pretty awesome on it's own. And for $2, what a steal!

OPI Swimsuit...Nailed It!

I know you have all seen this one over and over for the past few weeks, but you'll just have to see it again because it is BEAUTIFUL.  I was so excited to pick this up and I couldn't even wait to put it on.  I got more compliments on this than any of my other colors.  See..?

Do you own any of the OPI Miss Universe polishes?  If so, which ones?  Leave your questions or comments below or email me at lacquerlover[at]hotmail[dot]com