Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Celestial Cosmetics The Valyrio Collection Swatches and Review


Hey lovely ladies! I have a fantastic collection from a new-to-me brand, Celestial Cosmetics. The Valyrio Collection was created in collaboration with my fellow blogging buddy Christine of Serenity Nails, so of course I'm already a fan. I swooned over Christine's swatches when they were released and was so excited to try these polishes for myself! Let me tell you, there is not a dud in the bunch!

The Valyrio Collection was inspired by The Game of Thrones. You may have heard of it. As I'm not exactly a fan myself (sorry!) I will refer you to Christine's post here to tell you all about the inspiration.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Pretty & Polished Express Yourself Swatches and Review


Hello my lovelies! How are you all this fine day? Today's post features a single polish, Express Yourself, from the upcoming Pretty & Polished Icon Collection Part I. I feel like I haven't had just one polish in a post in a very long time, it feels a little refreshing. I recently won this beauty and just had to share it with you!

Monday, May 9, 2016

UberChic Mini Uber Mat (Black) Review



Hey there! Today I have a review of the UberChic Beauty Mini Uber Mat in black to share with you. My original Uber Mat is something I have used every day since I bought it and I can't live without it. Being such a fan, I was very interested in trying a mini and seeing if I liked it just as much. I wasn't sure if I really needed both, but now that I have the mini I've found so many uses for it!


Specs:

The Mini Uber Mat measures 9"x 8". I've placed it over the original Uber Mat so you can see the size comparison. The original has ten nail templates, while the mini has twenty. The black mat is specifically designed for use with lighter polishes so they can be very visible.


Uses:

The thing I love most about these mats is the multitude of uses. First off, I love to use it as a brainstorming tool. I'm not very good at drawing, so I don't keep my ideas in a sketchbook. So when I want to test out stamping images, color schemes, freehand art, etc, I do it all on the mat. Sometimes I get so many ideas at once that again, as an alternative to a sketchbook, I will leave the images that I like on the mat as a place holder to remember later.


These mini mats are especially useful for making decals. This is such a great alternative to doing something like a blobbicure or needle drag/dry marble straight on the nail when my success rate is about 50/50. While I wouldn't personally need all twenty templates for all of my nails, I will often fill them all up with decals and then I pick out my favorite ones. That way I'm not re-doing my nails until I get it right.

Friday, May 6, 2016

ABC Challenge: A is for Acetone



Hello ladies and welcome to the first day of the ABC Challenge! I have been giddy with anticipation for this day! Before I get into the nail art- If you want to know more about the challenge, check out this post for the schedule and important info.

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Powder Perfect The Palace Collection Swatches and Review


Hey everyone! I bring you today a new-to-me brand that I've wanted to try for quite some time, Aussie indie brand Powder Perfect. That name is so fitting because for the most part these formulas were a dream to work with! The Palace Collection was inspired by the classic Cinderella tale as told by Charles Perrault & the Brothers Grimm. It is comprised of three holos, two cremes, and one foil formula. Let's take a look!


Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Nail Polish Society Presents the ABC Challenge


Hello my lovely Society sisters! It's time for a new challenge! I love the consistency and creativity a challenge provides me so I've decided to begin one I've always wanted to try, the ABC challenge. This will give me something new to look forward to each week and I'd love for you to come join in the fun!


Read on for more info...

Monday, May 2, 2016

Philly Loves Lacquer The Dirty 30 Birthday Trio

Hello ladies! Today I have for you a fabulous trio from Philly Loves Lacquer made up of three stunning jewel toned polishes. They're not exactly what you'd expect during a Spring/Summer release, but then again it's Fall/Winter in the other half of the world. With colors this beautiful, does that even matter?