Lacquer Lust Carebear Stare

Hey Everyone!  I'm back with another untried indie polish I've been dying to wear since I got my hands on it...  It's called Carebear Stare by Lacquer Lust..

Carebear Stare:

This polish is so cute!  I just want to paint my newborn niece's toes with it!  LOL!  Carebear Stare has a milky translucent base with pastel pink, purple, yellow and green hex glitters and blue square matte glitter.  I applied a base of OPI Alpine Snow, then added one generous coat of Carebear Stare followed by top coat.  The formula was great, no problems at all.  I'm sure you could wear Carebear Stare without the white base, it will just take a few more coats to reach desired opacity.

**Lacquer Lust polishes can be purchased here on bigcartel.

**Be sure to like Lacquer Lust here on facebook and follow them on instagram @lacquer_lust

LVX Press Release-- Spring 2013 Collection

VEGAN LUXURY NAIL LACQUER BRAND LVX

LAUNCHES THEIR SPRING 2013 COLLECTION.

LVX nail lacquer announces the release of their fourth debut collection.

Chicago (February 2013):  With immense anticipation of an “emerald” release in nail lacquer, LVX debuts the stunning gemstone for Spring 2013. Emerald, named Color of the Year for 2013 by Pantone, is this season’s it color. LVX’s adaptation of this amazing color is vivacious and will intensify any outfit. The luxury vegan brand continues to stun us with their distinct and bold seasonal palettes.

The top shades that will define the Spring 2013 season will include:

Viridian                 Striking emerald green  

Indigo Bleu          Ultimate navy blue

Citrine                   Golden citrus

Fantom                 Timeless white

Cerulean               Audacious blue

Azalea                   Soft and daring lilac

Effective Spring 2013, LVX will debut a new and updated bottle. The new sleek design will display the colors more vividly. The overall size and shape has not changed, however due to the thicker glass, the new fill capacity will be 15ml.

The long lasting, chip resistant and non-streak formula is free of harsh and toxic chemicals. LVX products are VEGAN and formulated without the use of Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, DBP, Toluene, and Camphor. LVX is a no compromise nail lacquer that has superior formulation, is socially responsible and eco friendly. LVX nail lacquer is cruelty free. All products are produced in the U.S.A. The new collection will be available March 1^st 2013 on www.shoplvx.com.

Pretty & Polished Sand Art

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!  It's so dreary today in Northeast Ohio!!  Ugh, I hate it!!  Last Saturday, I swatched a handful of untried indies and plan to share them with you throughout this week.  My posts will be short and sweet.  I'm giving my nails a break from swatching this week while I'm trying Rejuvacote to nurse them back to health.  I had a few bad breaks two weeks ago, so I'm taking extra care of my nails now...  Here is one of my untrieds that had been on my wishlist for a while...  Pretty & Polished Sand Art..

Pretty & Polished Sand Art:

I chose to layer one coat of Sand Art over OPI's My Vampire is Buff.  I thought it would look nice over a "sandy" color.  I love this combo.  My Vampire is Buff really makes all the colors in Sand Art stand out more vividly.  I love the mix of blue, pink, yellow and purple.  I topped this mani off with one coat of China Glaze Fast Forward and was good to go!!  Love it!!

**Pretty & Polished products can be purchased HERE.

Here is an added pic of my baby, Dugan!!  :)

Flower Beauty Nail Polishes by Drew Barrymore

Happy Weekend Everyone!!  I hope everyone's having a good one!!  I have a handful of polishes from a line by Drew Barrymore (love her!) called "Flower" or maybe "Flower Beauty".. I'm not exactly sure.  I saw a few other bloggers/polishaholics talking about this brand and immediately knew I had to try them..  I love Drew Barrymore and I love flowers!!  Here they are..

Gorgeous Gerbera:

Gorgeous Gerbera is a peachy-pink nude cream.  It's not a color I'm usually drawn to, but the formula was ok (kinda thick) and it dried nicely after two coats.

First Bloom:

First Bloom is a gorgeous deep deep raspberry red.  This color is so pretty.  It looks just a touch pinker in real life.  The formula was nice.. a bit thin, but really easy to work with.  I used two coats in the above photos and you can still see some VNL, but I kinda like it like that.  I love the shiny finish with First Bloom!

April Showers:

April Showers is a deep dark midnight navy blue.  This one had the same formula as First Bloom.. a little thin at first, but full opacity is reached with two coats.  I'm drawn to darker blues or grays, so I really like April Showers.

Eye of the Tiger Lily:

Eye of the Tiger Lily is a true jelly and I just love the tangerine color!!  I used three coats for the above pictures with VNL again, but it's a jelly, so that's to be expected.  I can't wait to use this one in a jelly sandwich with some gorgeous glitter!!  LOVE Eye of the Tiger Lily!!!

Good Bud-dy:

Good Bud-dy is totally stunning!!  It reminds me of OPI Can't find my Czechbook or Essie's Where's My Chauffeur?  Good Bud-dy has great formula and a beautiful shiny finish.  I used two coats in the above two pictures.

**I really like these polishes!!  I wanted to water marble with them, but the only one thick enough to make it work is Gorgeous Gerbera.  I do wish the formula on the others (except Eye of the Tiger Lily) was a bit thicker, but it's totally manageable.. not too runny, just thin.  From what I've read, these polishes are exclusive to Walmart and sell for $5 each.  Drew Barrymore has an entire line of make-up at Walmart now, so keep your eyes out and pick up a few of her products next time you're there.**

**Here is a website I found with info about Flower Beauty.

**Here is Flower Beauty's facebook page.

Three new polishes from Laquerlicious

Happy Friday Everyone!  I'm back with three more polishes from Laquerlicious!!  (Yes, "Laquerlicious" with no "c" before the "q").  Michelle, the creator has three more beauties and here they are..

Garden Pansy:

Garden Pansy was a pain in the neck to photograph, but it has such a pretty purple base filled with various sizes and shapes of glitter-- I love the fuchsia squares!!  Pansies are gorgeous flowers and they're one of the first ones I can purchase because they can withstand cool weather!!  I can't wait for spring flowers and this polish is the exact purple of a pansy.  I have two coats of Garden Pansy followed by top coat in the above photos.

Pebble Stone:

Pebble Stone contains mostly black glitter in a clear base with scattered rainbow squares and hex glitter.  I love how the colored glitter subtly pops out in just the right lighting.  I chose to layer one coat of Pebble Stone over China Glaze Recycle followed by top coat.  The formula with Pebble Stone is perfect!

Bliss Blue:

Bliss Blue is a light blue crelly with indigo, green and silver glitters of various shapes.  I chose to layer one coat of Bliss Blue over The Balm- Sky Blue Right Past You followed by topcoat.  You could probably reach full opacity with Bliss Blue on it's own in three coats, but I like how this base color really makes the light blue color stand out-- it's such a pretty shade and has great formula.

**Yay!  Three more beautiful creations from Michelle at Laquerlicous!!  I first discovered Laquerlicious on Instagram.  Michelle is pretty active there.  Make sure you follow her @Creativenailchick

**Follow Laquerlicious on twitter too @Nailchickmich

**These polishes are available on Etsy!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!! 

--Laquerlicious polishes were sent for review

OPI Euro Centrale Spring/Summer 2013 Part 2

Hey Everyone!  I'm back with my second post of the remaining six polishes from OPI's Euro Centrale Spring Summer 2013 Collection.  I posted the first six polishes here a few days ago.

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Classic meets contemporary with Euro Centrale by OPI for Spring/Summer 2013. Celebrating a region where history meets modern design, the collection’s twelve new nail lacquers offer a mixture of glamorous metallic hues; playful bright shades in periwinkle, aqua and pink; and creamy blues in indigo, midnight and aubergine."

My Vampire is Buff:

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I wasn't sure I'd like My Vampire is Buff until I had it on my nails, then I fell in love. It's really hard for me to tell if I like nudes/pale polishes until I actually apply and see how they mesh with my skin-tone. My Vampire is Buff has excellent formula also. Pictured above is two coats.

Vant to Bite My Neck?:

Vant to Bite My Neck is a pretty deep purple creme (although with that name, I thought it would be red). This one is a two-coater too and the formula is great, I just feel like I have tons of polish this color.

Can't Find My Czechbook:

How flippin' gorgeous is I Can't Find My Czechbook??!! It's absolutely stunning and it's my favorite polish out of the entire Euro Centrale Collection! It's a shade of blue totally unique to anything I own and the creamy formula is perfect.. another two coater! I love this gorgeous deep dusty aqua!!

OPI.. Eurso Euro:

OPI ...Eurso Euro is a pretty dark royal blue.  I kinda feel like it's a bit too similar to I Saw.. You Saw.. We Saw.. Warsaw to have them both in the same collection.  If you have one, you almost don't need the other.   This one is more of a royal blue and Warsaw is more navy.  Once again, great formula.. full opacity was reached with two coats.

A Woman's Prague-ative:

 Again, I didn't care for  A Woman's Prague-ative in the bottle, but once it was on my nails, I really liked it.  It's a shimmery orange-gold with hints of yellow and red.  I love all the subtle shimmer that's going on with A Woman's Prague-ative.  This is a three-coater and I'm sure you could use one thin coat of this over another color as a "topper."

My Paprika is Hotter Than Yours:

I'm willing to bet My Paprika is Hotter than Yours will be the best seller out of this collection.  It's a very pretty warm red that leans strongly toward orange.  I'm usually not a fan of orange-reds, but My Paprika is Hotter than Yours has such a pretty shiny finish and an awesome creamy formula, I kinda like it.  I'm sure I'd love it on someone with a different skin-tone than mine.  Once again, it's a two-coater.

**Overall, I really like this collection.  I always look forward to the Spring Collections.  They're always so refreshing when they're released in the dreary winter (for me anyway).  These colors are great for prom-goers too.  I'm sure OPI keeps that in mind when creating this collection every year.  OPI always stays on top of the latest trends and styles and that's greatly reflected in The Euro Centrale Spring/Summer 2013 Collection!**

Euro Centrale by OPI will be available February 6, 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.  

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

--OPI polishes were sent for review

Sweet Tips Nails.. Soap Bubbles and Gummy Yummy

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!  Today I have a new-to-me indie brand called Sweet Tips Nails to share with you.  I have two colors..  Soap Bubbles and Gummy Yummy.

Soap Bubbles:

Soap Bubbles has a white shimmery base with subtle color shifts from green, blue, gold, purple and more.  This really is a pretty polish and the formula is just right.  I used two coats in the above pictures.  I was surprised how beautiful the coverage was.  I was expecting to see more brush strokes because a lot of light shimmers don't spread nicely, but Soap Bubbles lays perfectly on each nail!

Gummy Yummy:

The glitters in Gummy Yummy perfectly represent gummy bears!!  I just wanna lick my nails!!  I love the bright bold glitters in a clear base with added orange and red micro sparkle!  I used one generous coat of Gummy Yummy over OPI Gargantuan Green Grape followed by top coat in the above pictures.  Again, this one had perfect formula!!

Jen from Sweet Tips Nails also makes polish jewelry.  She generously included this beautiful ring made with Kleancolor Grand Finale!!  It's so pretty.  Her lip balms are great too.. I have one in "Cinnamint" and it's light, smooth and delicious!!

**You can purchase polish, jewelry and other items here at Sweet Tips Nails on Etsy.

**Be sure to check out Jen's blog too.
**Like Sweet Tips Nails on facebook here.

I almost forgot...  Happy 4th birthday to my favorite nephew, Jacob James!!   I love you, Buddy xoxo!

--Sweet Tips Nails Polishes were sent for review