Showing posts with label swatches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label swatches. Show all posts

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Orly Mirrorball

Yo are we for real right now?

Like really, really real? Anyone younger then 16 use your ear muffs er..... eye muffs for a minute.

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THIS SHIT IS FUCKING THE SHIT. Peace, I'm dead X.X

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Okay you can take your eye muffs off now I'll try to behave ;) 

So I've finally jumped on the Orly Mirrorball train and let me just tell you guys, if you're here and reading this and don't have one of your own Orly Mirrorballs.... GO GET ONE. 

Orly Mirrorball is a stunning silver holographic polish with small silver holographic glitters that combine into the sweetest of melodies. For being a mainstream brand I am extremely impressed with this polish, most mainstream companies don't do super holographic / glitters like this, Orly you've really outdone yourself with this one. With a formula as smooth as butter and full opacity in just two simple coats, this is one for the books I'm telling you.... whatever that means. My swatches below are two easy as pie coats with top coat, I'm warning you now though, proceed at your own risk, I am not responsible for empty wallets after you see these photos ;) 






Can you just look at it? Can you even stand it? GAWD I can't even. I can't get over this color honestly and the amazing formula is just the icing on the cake. 

Mirrorball is notoriously difficult to find, it's almost always sold out at Sally's Beauty Supply but if you're lucky, just lucky enough, you'll find one. And you better cherish it like it's your long lost child ;) 

What do you think guys? Is it beautiful?!


Sunday, June 7, 2015

LOOK Nail Color Swatch and Review

Hi guys!

I haven't done swatches in a while and I'm super excited about these! I'd like to introduce you guys to LOOK Nail Color. LOOK Nail Color is an innovative brand that looks to "promote self-expression with nail color and nail art. It's all about a 'LOOK'. [A] focus on all that is possible with nail color and nail art." 

I really enjoy this brand because their collections are base on art; on what you can create with these the colors in each particular collection. I think it's really creative and I think that this brand has the potential to stand out in a super saturated nail polish market. I've got three colors for you from the 4th of July Collection "LOOK Proud", a classic red, white, and blue ;) 



Oh Say Can You See
A royal blue jelly polish. Oh Say Can You See is my least favorite polish of this collection just because of the formula. It's a beautiful blue but the formula was just far too thin for me. I'm all for jelly polishes but this one didn't seem to even out, my swatch below is three coats and as you can see it still looks a bit patchy. Aside from the formula I'm still smitten by this shade of blue, you can never go wrong with a straight up royal blue!




Rocket's Red Glare
A pure brick red creme. WOW! Now this is what I'm talking about. Every brand needs a signature red creme and this is definitely it for LOOK. The formula was buttery smooth and almost a ONE COATER. Yep you read that right! My swatch below is two thin coats, although those of you with shorter nails could defiantly get away with one. I also want to note that most red polishes are big stainers around the cuticle and on the nail. I didn't notice any staining with Rocket's Red Glare. Color me impressed ^.^




Broad Stripes Bright Stars
A classic white creme. Okay most of you nail polish addicts know that it's freaking hard to find a white polish with a good formula, one that's not chalky or gloopy. Well, let me introduce you to Broad Stripes Bright Stars. This baby is the smoothest white nail polish that I've ever used and completely opaque in two easy coats. This was the most impressive polish from the collection purely because of the formula. Swatch below is two coats.




 And that's it! I know a lot of you may be thinking that this is a pretty basic collection and you're right it is. But this company is new and every company need to build up classic polishes, the kind that will never go out of style. Every brand has to build it's identity and I think LOOK Nail Color is doing a great job. 

LOOK Nail Color retails for $6.99USD for a 15mL 5-Free polish and can be purchased at select Walgreen stores. Stay up to date with new releases, products, and discounts by following LOOK Nail Color:



*products in this post were provided by LOOK Nail Color in exchange for my honest opinion. For more information see my disclosure policy.

What do you guys think? Have you tried LOOK Nail Color yet? What did you think?

Thanks loves :) 



Friday, February 6, 2015

Bundle Monster Downtown Collection Swatches


Hi guys! I've got some super pretty swatches to share with you guys today, I haven't done a swatch post in a while so I'm really excited! 


The Bundle Monster Downtown Collection is inspired by the beauty of London, England. Bundle Monster took inspiration from classic, gothic architecture, the Tower Bridge, and Big Ben and the result is six beautifully subdued, creamy polishes. The photos below are photographed in two light settings because these polishes look so unique in different lights. The first photo shows the true color of the polish in a more natural light. The second photo is under more direct light which really brightens the colors. Ready to check them out?


Crowley
Cool toned, deep neutral purple. Formula was rich and creamy. Swatch is 2 coats with top coat. 



Oxford
A dark neutral taupe. Love this shade! Formula was super creamy, but a bit less pigmented. Swatch is 3 coats with top coat. 



Bristol
A darkened juicy maroon. Formula was rich and perfectly pigmented. Swatch is 2 coats with top coat. 



Eaton
The most beautiful deep teal I've ever seen! Formula was smooth and applied like butter. Swatch is 2 coats with top coat.



Harlow
A cool, smoky navy cobalt blue. Formula was the same as the others, creamy and well pigmented. Swatch is 2 coats with top coat. 



Redhill
A blackened burgundy. This was the only non-creme shade, it had a beautiful glow shimmer / metallic quality. I do want to note that this one had a bit of a strange smell, not like the others. It wasn't bad just different. But the formula was amazing and applied so easily. Swatch is 2 coats with top coat. 



The Downtown Collection consists of six 13mL polishes and can be purchased at www.bundlemonster.com along with so many other beautiful polishes and nail art supplies. Make sure you stay up to date with everything Bundle Monster by following them:




**Products in this post were provided by Bundle Monster in exchange for my honest opinion. For more information see my disclosure policy. 

What do you think of this collection guys? Will you be picking it up?

Talk to you soon!
Thanks so much loves :) 


Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Live Love Polish - Seche Vite Review

Hi guys!

I've got a super fun and bright review for you guys to brighten up these long winter days!

Live Love Polish is a new online shop that carries many cruelty-free brands such as China Glaze, Color Club, RGB and Seche. (Click the link to see all of the great brands they carry!) I was contacted by them a bit ago to do a review on some of their Seche products, having never tried and Seche products myself I was pretty excited to finally get on board with this brand. I've got a lovely shade to share with you all and the ever popular Seche Vite top coat. Ready to get started?

Let's kick this off with Seche Audacious. Seche Audacious is the polish of my DREAMS and I'm not just saying that. Audacious is a seriously bright fuchsia creme. The formula is fantastic, super pigmented, I almost got away with ONE coat, yet still thin and buttery. Because the formula is quite thin be careful around your cuticles because they will flood easily with this one. Swatch below is 2 thin coats with Seche Vite top coat which I'll review a little further down. 



Seche Vite Quick Dry Top Coat, what can I say? I'm not sure why I never really got on the Seche Vite bandwagon, stubborn I suppose ;) I've hear nothing but good things about this top coat, all of which are true. Seche Vite is super fast drying, my mani was completely dry within 5 minutes. And it dries your manicure to a smooth and extra shiny finish. The formula was a bit thicker then their polishes which I love because it seals everything in so well. I can see myself reaching for this top coat A LOT.



Look at that shine!

You can find these polishes along with a great variety of other polishes (brands carried: China Glaze, Color Club, Colores De Carol, Floss Gloss, Fun Lacquer, LVX, NCLA, Models Own, Mint, Pretty & Polished, RGB, Seche, Tenoverten, UNT) HERE! They also ship worldwide and even offer free shipping to the US with orders of $20 or more. Stay up to date with Live Love Polish (trust me you want to!) by following them:



**Products in the post were provided by Live Love Polish in exchange for my honest opinion. For more information see my disclosure policy.

What do you think guys? Have you checked out Live Love Polish? What about Seche Vite? Tell me what you're thinking! ;)

Thanks loves :) 

Saturday, December 13, 2014

The December Glitter BOXES

Hi guys!

I'm super excited about this post partially because It actually involves my brand, The Little LacquerBean, and partially because it's just AWESOME! I was invited to be the guest for the month of December for The Glitter Box! For those of you who don't know what The Glitter Box is, it's a monthly box with polishes from Fat Lacquers and each month there's a new guest. I'm so excited about this month because it is their anniversary so there will be TWO boxes. And the theme is none other than FROZEN! Ah I love Disney's Frozen, I will forever be a child at heart ;) Keep reading and find out after the swatches how to get your hands on one or both of the boxes. 

Let's get on to the good stuff... SWATCHES!

Starting off with both polishes from Fat Lacquers.

- Conceal It, Don't Feel It -
A sheer blue jelly with platinum silver flakies, mini navy blue holo stars, and different sizes of navy and light blue hex glitters. WOW! This is simply stunning. It was actually way easier to work with then I anticipated. Formula is on the thicker side, as it expected with glitter bombs like this but like I said before it's extremely easy to work with. Swatch is two coats with top coat. 




- Do You Wanna Build A Snowman? -
Blue shimmer base with a few different shades of orange hex glitters, black hex glitters, black and white triangles, and some micro white square glitters. What a complex polish! SO fun! Formulas with thicker as expected but still easy to work with. Swatch is two careful coats with top coat. 




Now for the polishes from The Little LacquerBean

- The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyways -
A pale blue jelly packed with white flakies. Just like snow ;) Formula was smooth, a bit on the sheer side but it builds up quite nicely. Swatch is three simple coats with top coat. 




- Let It Go -
A medium blue holographic with a smattering of teal micro glitters. I'm a sucker for holographic shades and this blue is just the perfect shade of blue. Formula was very easy to work with. Swatch is three easy coats with top coat. The last three photos are with my cameras flash to capture a little of the holographic effect. 








I love, love, love all of these polishes! And I'm not being biased because a few of them are mine ;) They are all amazing! 

Want to get your hands on them? Here's how! The Glitter Box retails for $16USD for two polishes of $30USD for all four and are available starting December 5th (they're available NOW!) and will be available until December 23rd. All boxes will ship out the first week of January. You can purchase them at theglitterboxpolish.bigcartel.com. Make sure to get yours before the 23rd! Trust me you don't want to miss out on these beauties.

What do you think guys? Will you be picking up any of these polishes?

Talk to you soon!
Thanks loves :)