SpaRitual: Shrewd

Good morning everyone! I hope all is well where ever you are. Today I have a polish from SpaRitual to share with you. This is Shrewd which is found in the "Earthy Low Notes" section of their website.  SpaRitual describes the polishes in that section as "deep browns and maroons" and I can see why this would be in that section. This is a cross between brown and purple. You'll see in the photos that the bottle looks brown but the polish on the nail looks much more purple to my eye.  Also in the bottle you can see a ton of silver shimmer sort of suspended in the middle. Shaking, rolling and shaking again did not disburse that suspended shimmer. I do not think it's presence altered the color of the polish though so it doesn't matter.

The formula on this was nice. I dried SUPER quickly which can be an issue if you're not a speedy polisher.  If you don't work fast the drying can really cause streaking and balding.  I didn't find it impossible to work around but you should be aware of that when applying because it could be an issue.  This is described as a shimmer and to me it's more of a frost. I know there's not much difference between frosts and shimmers but I think the difference should be noted.  I think it's easy to get brush strokes in this if you're not careful. So be careful!

  

Overall I think it's a good product if you watch out for the drying and brush strokes. I think the color is right on trend for fall and it reminds me of China Glaze Bogie from the Vintage Vixen Collection. They could be twins

What are your favorite SpaRitual polishes?

Disclosure: This product was sent to me by PR. All reviews are honest and done at my discretion. Please refer to my disclosure policy at the top of the page for more info.

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Nicole by OPI: Holiday Magic

Nicole by OPI has a new holiday collection coming out and the colors look gorgeous! I especially think the glitters look awesome! Please enjoy this press release and promo images.

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Holiday Magic from Nicole by OPI

Transforms Nails with Festive, Seasonal Hues

Capture the enchanting spirit of the holiday season with Holiday Magic from Nicole by OPI! For Holiday 2010, Nicole by OPI presents a limited-edition collection of four celebratory shades, ranging from sparkling silver to deep red. Designed to complement winter wardrobes, these festive hues add a magical touch to any occasion.

The new Holiday Magic Nail Lacquers from Nicole by OPI include:

Bring on the Tinsel

A silver that sparkles even more than tinsel.

Spark My Mistletoe

A red so hot it might cause a real spark.

Stuck in the Chimney

You’ll never forget this red – it will be stuck in your mind.

Kiss Me at Midnight

This dark red is perfect for night, the best time for a kiss.

 

“The holidays are all about celebration, and our Holiday Magic Nail Lacquers provide a burst of feel-good color that is perfectly on point with the spirit of the season,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “These four glamorous shades are the ideal accessories to accent holiday outfits.”

Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers and Nail Treatments contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Holiday Magic from Nicole by OPI will be available beginning November 2010 at ULTA, Meijer, Harmon, HEB and Sears. 

For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com.

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Any must haves for you? Which ones would you love to see in your stocking this holiday?

Press release and images were provided by PR. Images are unaltered except for the added text done by me.

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OPI Burlesque Press Release & Images

I know I am late to the party but I just received this press release and promo images so I thought I would share. Swatches soon to follow.  

I am a dork so I cannot wait for this movie. I adore Christina's voice, it's incredible. I saw her live once and she rocked it. Pure perfection.  

Please note: All images are unaltered except I added the text and arranged them in the collage format to save room. Please click on the collage to enlarge.

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OPI Steals the Show!

Take Center Stage this Holiday with OPI Lacquers Inspired by Sony Pictures’ Burlesque

This holiday, OPI hits a high note with the release of Sony Pictures’ upcoming film Burlesque.  With an all-star cast including Cher and Christina Aguilera, this musical written and directed by Steven Antin opens nationwide in theaters on November 24, 2010.   

Inspired by the film’s outrageous costumes and bold choreography, OPI launches twelve limited-edition Nail Lacquers for Holiday 2010. “OPI is thrilled to partner with Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems on this exciting movie release,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “The colors were modeled off the majestic glamour, over-the-top costumes and mesmerizing Cabaret that are typically seen in Burlesque performances. The resulting bright, dazzling shades are perfect for the holiday season.”

The Burlesque Collection features a series of glitters and shimmers:

Bring on the Bling

A gold glitter that’s beyond dazzling.

Glow Up Already!

You’re ready for this glittering green.

Extra-va-vaganza

This orange glitter is not for the shy.

Simmer & Shimmer

In this glitter bit of blue.

Show It & Glow It!

If you’ve got this fuchsia glitter, flaunt it!

Sparkle-icious

Multi-color glitter-iciousness!

Rising Star

Lustrous glimmering gold.

Take the Stage

A warm orange spotlight shimmer.

The Show Must Go On!

With this deep pink shimmer on your nails!

Let Me Entertain You

Multi-talented fuchsia glimmer.

Ali’s Big Break

This glowing red shimmer breaks through in style.

Tease-y Does It

In this tempting burgundy shimmer.

The Burlesque-inspired Nail Lacquers by OPI contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application.   

 

This limited edition OPI Holiday 2010 Burlesque Collection will be available beginning November 2010 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and Ulta, for  $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.  

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Ali (Christina Aguilera) is a small-town girl with a big voice who escapes hardship and an uncertain future to follow her dreams to LA.  After stumbling upon The Burlesque Lounge, a majestic but ailing theater that is home to an inspired musical revue, Ali lands a job as a cocktail waitress from Tess (Cher), the club’s proprietor and headliner. Burlesque’s outrageous costumes and bold choreography enrapture the young ingénue, who vows to perform there one day.

Soon enough, Ali builds a friendship with a featured dancer (Julianne Hough), finds an enemy in a troubled, jealous performer (Kristen Bell), and garners the affection of Jack (Cam Gigandet), a bartender and fellow musician.  With the help of a sharp-witted stage manager (Stanley Tucci) and gender-bending host (Alan Cumming), Ali makes her way from the bar to the stage.  Her spectacular voice restores The Burlesque Lounge to its former glory, though not before a charismatic entrepreneur (Eric Dane) arrives with an enticing proposal…

Burlesque, In Theaters November 24, 2010

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So, which polishes have you tried from Burlesque? Which colors excite you most? Passing on any? Let me know!  I am most excited, from the swatches I have seen for Simmer and Shimmer, Sparkle-licious, Ali's Big Break and Tease-y Does it.

All images and press releases were provided directly from the companies PR. Images were not altered I just added text and created a collage.

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