OPI Burlesque: The Shimmers

Good morning, Dear Reader!

Today I have swatches of the remaining six colors from OPI Burlesque.  After swatching all of these, I think this is the collection from OPI that I've liked the most in quite a while - I really like these a lot.  They're pretty much what I expect from OPI with respect to application and dry time, but the colors are exceptional.

Rising Star is a kind of brassy gold with a sparkly finish.  I used two coats.

OPI Rising Star Nail Polish, Two Coats

Take the Stage is a slightly burnt orange with the same finish.  I needed three coats of this one.

OPI Take the Stage Nail Polish, Three Coats

The Show Must Go On is an orangey red with a slight duochrome effect.  I used three coats.

OPI The Show Must Go On Nail Polish, Three Coats

Ali's Big Break is an amazing red jelly with the same sparkly bits as the others.  It's like Maraschino cherry juice with sparkle.  This is three coats.

OPI Ali's Big Break Nail Polish, Three Coats

Tease-y Does It is a plum brown shimmer, and I needed three coats.  

OPI Tease-y Does It Nail Polish, Three Coats

Let Me Entertain You is a fantastic fuchsia with the same finish as the others, also a three coater.

OPI Let Me Entertain You Nail Polish, Three Coats

My favorites from this half of OPI Burlesque are Ali's Big Break and Let Me Entertain You.  I'm wearing Let Me Entertain You, and I absolutely love it.  OPI really made me happy with this collection.

That's what I have for you today, Dear Reader.  Until next time, love and nail polish to you!  

Gilded Gradients

As I'm sure a lot of you know, today the new Zoya Fire & Ice collection came out, and man, is it incredible! For a collection with 4 reds/pinks, a blue, and a purple, even this girl will wear all 6. (yes, even the pinks!) I reeeeeeally wanted to utilize them in today's nail design, so I decided (after 4 attempts to create a design that I didn't end up liking), on today's nail art- a super gildy gradient! I actually reallllly love this look, I think it is super classy and chic, unlike most of my designs. lol. The polishes in this line are superb for sponging gradients, the different sized flecks and colors of foil in these create an easy and really pleasing gradient! Go Zoya!!! I'm going to get the review of the collection posted on my review site tonight or tomorrow morning, along with a few other polishes from various places.

I used Essence Pointbreak as a base (but you COULD use Zoya Kelly!!), then sponged Zoya Crystal on the tips. Topped it off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat to seal in all the sparkly goodness.

Damn, I feel sexy! I love this mani. lol It's SOOOO sparkly.


Disclosure: Zoya Crystal was provided my the manufacturer for my consideration. It can be purchased from their site at Zoya.com

Zoya Fire & Ice Collection

Good morning, Dear Reader!

Zoya sent me samples of their Fire & Ice Collection for Holiday 2010 for review, and I have swatches of them for you.  There are six shades in the collection, all of which were just fine to apply, all good in two coats. I took the pictures in the sun, and they're just in alphabetical order.

Crystal is a foily blue with gold bits, a really cool winter blue.

Zoya Crystal Nail Polish, Two Coats

Gloria is a very warm rose pink foil with gold.

Zoya Gloria Nail Polish, Two Coats

Lisa is a very bright, slightly pinkish red that has the sort of sparkly finish we've seen a good bit of lately.

Zoya Lisa Nail Polish, Two Coats

Sarah is also red, a bit deeper and cooler than Lisa. Note: Thre press release calls this Sarah, the label says Sara.

Zoya Sarah Nail Polish, Two Coats

Tiffany is a peachy foil, and although I normally shy away from peach, I really like it with this finish.

Zoya Tiffany Nail Polish, Two Coats

The last one, Valerie, is a great sparkly wine shade.  I haven't been able to compare them yet, but I think it's similar to Nubar Vino.

Zoya Valerie Nail Polish, Two Coats

That's Zoya's Fire & Ice Collection, which is available today.  I'm quite a fan of them - I really like the colors, the finishes, and how they work together, and the polishes are easy to work with.  There's nothing I would call a dud in this collection.

That's what I have for you today, Dear Reader.  Until next time, love and nail polish to you!