Ruby Wing: Electric Firefly

Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Today I want to show you a polish I received from Ruby Wing for consideration. This is Electric Firefly and it's a really fun color changing polish. It's not like the gradient color change polishes that work off of your body temperature (which I LOVE, like an instant French mani) but rather, it works off of the sun. Yup, this is a solar activated color changing polish. 

Electric Firefly starts out highlighter yellow, indoors, and turns a warm orange in the sunlight. I took a series of photos to show you the transition:

Cool right? 

Now, this color is not my usual cup of tea but it was fun to watch it change. I think kids would love this concept. 

I used two coats for the opacity show and may have been better off with three, but two is pretty much fully opaque.  I didn't have any issues with application.

Overall, this is a fun concept. I think I like the ones that change off of your temperature better, those are so cool, but this is still fun to play with. Like I mentioned above, I think kids would love this concept.

Have tried any Ruby Wing color changing polishes? What did you think of them? Will you seek these out?

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. 

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Dermelect: Buzz-Worthy

Hi all! Thanks for checking in today! I hope you're doing well! Today I'm going to  share a bright color that was sent to me for consideration by the brand Dermelect.  This is Buzz-Worthy which is a SUPER bright, highlighter yellow.

I will be honest and tell you that the color doesn't do much for me. I just don't typically wear yellows at all. This is a bright highlighter neon yellow. Even though it is neon it doesn't have too much white in the base so it doesn't go on matte like some neon colors do. I do appreciate that! I am just not someone who gravitates towards these colors.

Dermelect makes a quality lacquer though, so if I look at this without regard to the color (which there's nothing wrong with, it's just not my cup of tea), it's a great polish. I only needed two coats for opacity, which is excellent for a color of this nature. Some yellows are a nightmare, something to do with the yellow pigments, but this is a piece of cake to apply. I had no streaking, no balding and no problems whatsoever. 

Dermelect makes some great polishes, this color just isn't for me. Dermelect polishes are peptide infused, DBP, Toluene & Formaldehyde free, and cruelty free. They strengthen your nails and are long lasting!  They retail for $14 each.  

What are your favorite Dermelect colors? Do you like these types of yellows?

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. 

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Zoya: Piaf and Jacqueline (Lovely Collection Spring 2013)

Today I have two colors from the Zoya Lovely Collection for Spring 2013. But first I must vent:

Now, I have said it before, but find myself saying it a lot more lately, COME ON ZOYA, what is with these names?! Seriously, I am all for unique, but until you have Gina, which is relatively common, can you spare us the PIAF? Seriously, no offense if it's your name but I have never even heard it before. Weird!!! I looked up Piaf and apparently it is French and means "sparrow" and is a famous French singer. 

So here she is, Piaf. Piaf is a metallic spring yellow. At first I thought it was ugly but now, looking at my photos of it, I actually sort of like it. It's a really pretty color for spring, it's light and subtle. This reminds me of a little chick at Easter time.

The formula on this is a bit strange. Zoya calls it a metallic but to me, while it looks slightly metallic, it's more just textured. It's like it's got a ton of microshimmers embedded in the color. I think it makes for a pretty cool look.

The formula on this one is on the thick side. It goes on without problems though. I only needed two coats for full opacity, which is always a plus in my book. It dries really really fast, not that it matters when you use Seche Vite, but it's something to be mindful of when applying so it does not goop up on you. 

Next up is Jacqueline (a real name!!). This is a really nice, fully opaque creme nude. I love this one!!! I am a sucker for cremes, and nudes, so it's only natural I'd love this one.

This is a really nice and flattering nude, it's a beige/putty colored nude that I think works on a variety of skin tones. It's got no real pink undertones so it doesn't give us pale/olive toned girls lobster hands. This is the perfect wear to work color if you're in a highly conservative office environment.

The formula on this is a dream. I love it. It's the perfect creme consistency. I love cremes that are super shiny and this one fits the bill for me. I only needed two coats for opacity. The first coat was a bit streaky, but as you can see the second just made it perfect, and these photos are without the help of a topcoat so you can see it really applied just beautifully. 

So what do you think of these two? I am shocked by how much Piaf grew on me, well, not the name LOL. I love Jacqueline and I think she'll be in my normal rotation of polishes for sure.

Happy New Year to everyone around the World! I hope 2013 is a fantastic year for all of you. I hope to make the blog even better and more fun for all, stay tuned and thanks for making 2012 a great year. Love you all !

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. Zoya share the love affiliate links were used.  All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. 

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OPI: Don't Talk Back To Me (Germany Fall 2012)

Hi everyone! It's Friday!!!  Today I want to show you another Fall 2012 OPI Germany color. This one is called Don't Talk Bach to Me which is actually a really cute name. Sometimes these names are ridiculous but this one is adorable!

Don't Talk Back to Me  is a really unique mustard/lime leaf green color. It's got some really subtle shimmer to it and it dries fairly matte.  It's unlike any polish I have in my collection which says a lot considering I have so many.  It's HIDEOUS. LOL It really is. It's so dang ugly.  Ugly in a way that makes me kind of like it LOL. So weird. I like that they put this out in the fall, it makes sense for fall to me for some reason. I think we'll be seeing a lot of mustard this fall. We'll see.

The formula is interesting in that it dries fairly matte, I think the shimmer does that. I used two coats for the opacity shown and I had no streaking or balding issues at all. It dries very quickly, sort of how neons do.

What do you think of this odd color? Love it or hate it? I just can't decide!

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. 

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Nail-Venturous: Floam

Happy Monday my friends. I hope you all had a nice weekend. I had a great one but like always it went by too fast for my liking. 

Today I have a special fun polish to share with you. This is a polish that many bloggers and nail lacquer addicts covet and I was lucky enough to have a fantastic friend purchase one for me last time it was in stock. Shout out to the lovely Alexis for picking this up for me and shipping it to me all the way from Canada. You rock!!! 

So what polish you ask? Well it's FLOAM! Remember Floam from your childhood? I do! That stuff was everywhere, and they still make it! This fabulous polish from Nail-Venturous captures all of those Floam memories in a nail polish, very cool and nostalgic! I love the whimsical uniqueness of this polish.

The polish itself is a matte neon blue and yellow-green fine glitter in a clear base. I used a topcoat for my photos, which is why it has a glossy appearance, but without the top coat this would dry matte. I used three coats and achieved full opacity which is wonderful for a glitter that is suspended in a clear base. This thing is packed with glitter. The final result is very reminiscent of its namesake, Floam, and I just think it's so much fun. 

  

You can purchase this, whenever it is in stock, at NinjaPolish.com for $9.00 USD. This color is tough to get you hands on so it will require some stalking to make it yours. I think it's worth it though because this polish is unique and so much fun for those of us who grew up in the 1990s.  

Thanks again to Alexis for stalking this and thinking of me when you bought it. I would never have been able to try it out if you didn't hook me up!

Have you tried Floam? What do you think of it? Worth the hype? Will you be stalking it!?

Disclaimer: A wonderful friend of mine sent me this as a gift :-) Thanks Alexis!

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Easter Nails

Hi everyone! I hope you're having a great weekend. I wanted to share my take on Easter nails with you. I am not too great at nail art but I tried.  One thing I wish was that the whiskers came out better but I was impatient and didn't wait for the white to dry! Doh!!!

I used the following colors:

Blue = Nicole by OPI: "Baby" Blue

Pink= China Glaze: Something Sweet

Yellow= China Glaze: Lemon Fizz

Green= China Glaze: Re-Fresh Mint

Purple= China Glaze: Light As Air

White= China Glaze: Snow

Black= Milani: Black Magic

  

What do you think?

Any fun plans for Easter? Let me know what your Easter traditions are! I am excited to hear!

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Nicole by OPI: Sea How Far You Go and Dandy Lion

Hi everyone! I hope you're all enjoying the last moments of your weekend today.  I have two Nicole by OPI Target exclusive colors to share with you today.  Apologies in advance for the state of my nails in these photos, I had some breaks and I also has NO SUN when I took these photos but they're not too bad. 


The first color I have here to show you is Sea How Far You Go which Nicole by OPI describes as "a limit pushing gold". I personally think it's more of an olive toned metallic color. It's definitely not exactly what I'd call a true gold.  It reminds me of MAC's Sumptuous Olive eyeshadow.  


This polish went on well and was opaque in just two coats. I like it. 

Now, the second color I have for you is called Dandy Lion (cute name!!). Nicole by OPI describes this one as "An un-caged and totally fierce metallic yellow." Yup, it sure is a metallic yellow.

Honestly, I will probably never wear this color again. It's just not my thing.  It's a warm toned yellow with tons of metallic shimmer.

I needed three coats for the opacity shown in the photos.   I had no trouble with application, this just is not my type of color. 

These two polishes are part of the Target Exclusive Something About Spring collection. The suggested retail on these is $7.04 (RANDOM!?!?!) and you can get them at Target stores or if you don't have a Target near you you can purchase them on Target.com. Nice! 

I'd wear Sea How Far You Go again but Dandy Lion is probably not going to see the light of day again.

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy.

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Super Bowl XLV Packers Nails

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Have a fun and safe day! My husband and I are rooting for the Packers this year, even though our teams didn't get into the Super Bowl.  So I thought I'd so some Packers inspired nails with the logo and of course my interpretation of CHEESE! LOL. Enjoy! 

Who are you rooting for this year? 

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China Glaze: Anchors Away Collection : Press Release.

Please enjoy the official press release concerning the China Glaze Anchors Away Collection. I am so excited for these polishes, especially the lighter shades.  Which ones do you want?

ALL HANDS ON DECK

China Glaze Introduces 12 New Glitters And Crèmes For Spring 2011

Los Angeles, CA – (October 2010): Sail away this spring in 12 nautically-inspired colors from China Glaze. These bold and confident brights are reminiscent of a carefree natural getaway, with soft ethereal hues that inspire leisurely thoughts of sand and sea. Colors in this collection include:

·        Life Preserver: Highly pigmented and luxurious poppy crème.  

·        Hey Sailor: Vibrant crème red.  

·        Ahoy!: Delightfully intense pink that flashes with reflective glass speck.

·        First Mate: Sophisticated and rich navy crème.

·        Starboard: Hip and playful green crème.  

·        Lighthouse: Multi-dimensional, bright yellow glass speck.

·        White Cap: Whimsical and sparkling multi-dimensional white.

·        Pelican Gray: High shine, cool toned grey crème.  

·        Sea Spray: Calming pale blue crème.  

·        Below Deck: A flirty mix of taupe and violet.

·        Sunset Sail: Delightful peachy pink high shine crème.  

·        Knotty: Micro-particle beige shimmer.

This spring, take a relaxing trip to the shore and sail away with China Glaze. Stop and smell the sea breeze!

The China Glaze Anchors Away collection will be available in two 6 piece acetates, a 12 piece display, a 36 piece rack, and as open stock colors.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.

China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit:www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Twitter:http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

China Glaze is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries

For nearly 40 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, Jeris-Lustray, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks,  Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s,  and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.

All info and images were provided directly by PR. 

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