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OPI Gwen Stefani Collection

After testing out a couple of streaky messy polishes this season, it was really nice to return to OPI’s failsafe formula used, in this case, in the Gwen Stefani collection.  The set of six colours is super pigmented, bright, and … Continue reading

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Swatch and Review: Love.Angel.Music.Baby from OPI Gwen Stefani Collection

I couldn’t hep but reach for this golden shade from OPI’s collection with Gwen Stefani.  Gold is just so… easy to wear.  Love.Angel.Music.Baby is a new finish from OPI… it’s a semi-matte satin.  It goes on super smooth and dries … Continue reading

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I Gave Myself a Caviar Manicure

…using Dior’s Jewel Manicure Duo which is out as part of their Golden Winter 2013 collection. The instructions are simple: apply gold nail polish included in the kit, and after applying the second coat immediately tap the clear mini beads … Continue reading

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Swatch: Dior Frimas polish from the Golden Winter Collection

Here’s my swatch of the most amazing nail polish from the Dior Golden Winter collection: Frimas. Frimas is a beige pink with gold shimmer in it. It is an understated colour, more than a natural nude, and perfect for every … Continue reading

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CND Vinylux Forbidden Mini Collection

Have you read our review of CND Vinylux?  Want to try it for yourself but without investing in the full sizes of the nail polishes and top coat? Well, then you have to get your hands on the limited edition … Continue reading

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Essie Encrusted Treasures Collection 2013

Nail art may be a thing of the past (well, almost) but taking its place is polish finishes that are anything but ordinary. Essie may be the last to the finish line in coming out with their own uniquely finished … Continue reading

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Essie Winter 2013 Collection

This year, you can forget about wearing those blacks, deep purples, and deep blues. The winter collections do have strong colours, but they’re a step away from the deep dark shades that we’ve seen so much of in previous years. … Continue reading

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Swatch: Rimmel 60 Seconds Nail Polish in Sweet Lavender

Summer’s over but we just couldn’t resist this Lavender shade from Rimmel.  It’s in their 60 Seconds formula, which we highly recommend.  The polish goes on so smooth (this can be unusual for fast-drying polish since it tends to get … Continue reading

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OPI San Francisco Collection and Swatches

… a little late in posting this, but if you’ve been following me on Twitter you’ve seen some of these swatches.  The San Francisco collection includes three new shades of OPI’s Liquid Sand finish which is probably my favourite way … Continue reading

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Essie 2013 Fall Colour Collection

This, my friends, is a collection I love because there are so many rich colours in it.  Three creams, two shimmers, and a holograhic oil slick shade that is just perfect. Colours are: for the twill of it — medium brown … Continue reading

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