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There is one more polish in this collection, a blue one called Quel bleu turquoise. I didn't pick it because the color didn't call my name but I guess it's also quite pretty.
I'm glad to show you some polishes from the new Catrice Limited Edition called "L'Afrique, c'est chic"! This collection is supposed to be available in stores in August and September but I've already spotted it here in Switzerland and it has also already been seen in Germany.
When I saw this collection, I got super excited because the 5 polishes from this collection have a sand finish! I think it's the first textured polishes that Catrice or essence are launching and I was very curious to see how they would look ;D
There is one more polish in this collection, a blue one called Quel bleu turquoise. I didn't pick it because the color didn't call my name but I guess it's also quite pretty.
Oh! I also got a new camera lens! I will probably keep swatching with my old camera at least for some time but I also tried to take some pictures with my DSLR camera and the new macro lens to see what I could do ;) They are the pictures with the giraffe background. Yay for my Black Milk Baby Giraffe leggings that I used to do the "African background" lol
NB: The 4 polishes of this collection are textured creme polishes. They do not contain any sparkly glitters. L'orange and Sunny Side are less textured than Rouge, Bien Sûr and So Classy.
The first polish is called "L'Orange". It's obviously not orange but more a terracotta kind of orangy-beige if that makes sense. I applied 2 coats. One coat is enough to obtain full opacitiy but I added a second coat to get more textured particles.
This color is the color that I usually pick when I want something neutral and I think this textured polish is just the perfect twist for a neutral but funky manicure!
This color is the color that I usually pick when I want something neutral and I think this textured polish is just the perfect twist for a neutral but funky manicure!
Sunny Side is yellow textured polish. It's less pigmented than L'orange but 2 coats were enough.
A yellow textured polish? I say a big "yes"! I love this one so much!! It's so perfect for summer and I'm pretty sure I'll wear it again!
Rouge, Bien Sûr is a red texture polish with some berry undertones. It's very well pigmented, 1 coat would be enough but I used 2 coats here.
In this one and in So Classy, the textured particles are denser and more visible than in the 2 other polishes. I actually wore it for 5 days and really loved wearing it! Its lasting power it quite nice since it started chipping only after day 5.
Finally we have So Classy, a brown textured polish. I also used 2 coats.
I think this one is my least favorite. I guess this is due to the color that is more fall appropriate. But I'm looking forward to wearing it in fall!
Overall I'm super happy with the polishes from this collection! I was waiting for Catrice to launch some textured polishes and I'm not disappointed.
When first trying them I preferred Sunny Side and L'orange because they are less textured but finally I wore Rouge, Bien Sûr (RBS) as a full manicure because it was the last one I swatched and I loved wearing it so much and its very rough side didn't bother me.
To me Sunny Side is the must-have from this collection! It's so original and lovely! I also really like L'orange becaue it's a funny way to wear a neutral polish.
Formula is very good for the 4 polishes. They are very pigmented and are easy to work with. Drying time was also rather fast. And...the brushes were good on all the 4 polishes!
Purchase info:
Catrice nail polishes are sold in drugstores in Europe. You can search for a store that sells Catrice polishes here.
Ninja Polish and Sally Magpie sell some Catrice polishes and provide international shipping but they currently have only the polishes from the core line. Thanks to Claudia (Holographic Hussy) for the Sally Magpie's link ;)
Catrice nail polishes are sold in drugstores in Europe. You can search for a store that sells Catrice polishes here.
Ninja Polish and Sally Magpie sell some Catrice polishes and provide international shipping but they currently have only the polishes from the core line. Thanks to Claudia (Holographic Hussy) for the Sally Magpie's link ;)
Hello,
I am super excited to share some swatches of 2 polishes from the recent Burne-Jones Dream collection by A England. This collection consist of 5 gorgeous nail polishes inspired by a series of paintings by Edward Burne-Jones entitled The Legend of Briar Rose. The
paintings depict moments from the Sleeping Beauty fairytale.
Today I will show you Briar Rose (Sleeping Beauty) and Briarwood, tomorrow Fated Prince and Sleeping Palace and a bit later Rose Bower, the last shade from this beautiful collection.
Hello,
I've always wanted to do some "newsparer nails" but never took the time to do it. However a few ago or so I saw Lisa's awesome manicure on her blog, Lozlosa! It looked so perfect I had to try her version of the famous newspaper nails!
Basically, she printed out of her laser printer some Chinese characters and used water to help the design transfer to the nails. What is really interesting is that she could completely decide what she wanted to have on her nails. You have to see her manicure (HERE)!
So here my version of it!
Hello!
I have some polishes from the recent OPI collection, Oz The Great and Powerful to share with you.
I have some polishes from the recent OPI collection, Oz The Great and Powerful to share with you.
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I saw a few days ago an amazing tutorial done by Cute Polish on youtube. I found it so cool and was so impressed with the result I had to try it as soon as possible. You can find this tuotial HERE.
And thanks to Pam from Girly Bits for sharing this video on her FB page ;D
This tutorial from Cute Polish will explain you how to create a spotted look. You'll get a similar restult as with OPI Black Spotted (HERE & HERE)!
I saw a few days ago an amazing tutorial done by Cute Polish on youtube. I found it so cool and was so impressed with the result I had to try it as soon as possible. You can find this tuotial HERE.
And thanks to Pam from Girly Bits for sharing this video on her FB page ;D
This tutorial from Cute Polish will explain you how to create a spotted look. You'll get a similar restult as with OPI Black Spotted (HERE & HERE)!
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It's been more than a year since I last tried a water marble. I was in a mood for a subtle, clean, and neutral look but wanted a little extra. That's why I decided to go for a neutral fall shade and an accent nail done with the water marble technique.
It's been more than a year since I last tried a water marble. I was in a mood for a subtle, clean, and neutral look but wanted a little extra. That's why I decided to go for a neutral fall shade and an accent nail done with the water marble technique.
Hello!!
I am happy to share some pictures of the new collection by Rainbow Honey, called The Yokai collection. Yokai (妖怪) is a mythic creature in Japanese legends, such as a ghost or a monster or a spirit, and is a perfect name for a Halloween theme collection. This collection is made of 3 polishes, Kawako, Oni, and Kitsune.
Kawako (川子) literally means the kid from the river. It represents a spirit living in the river.
It's a gorgeous dark blue base polish packed with small silver and larger blue flakes. I used 2 coats here and application was rather easy. As for the 2 other polishes from this collection, I used a high shine top coat (essence gel look).
Wow. Seriously, how gorgeous is this polish! I'm not sure if I see it more as a river filled with tiny ghosts (i.e., the silver flakes) or as a sky filled with stars! Either way, it's beautiful and I just love this polish. The bigger iridescent flakes that you can see in the last picture (bottle shot) are not so visible on the nails but they probably give more dimention to the polish.
Next is Oni (鬼). It's probably the most popular Japanese demons. I bet you all have already seen some representations of Oni, most often they are depicted as giants with horns on their foreheard and claws. Their skin is usually either red-brown or blue.
Oni is a breathtaking brown base polish packed with small gold and purple flecks. It seems to have different colors of gold flecks but as it's such a complex polish, it is a bit difficult to actually see everything that is in there. I also have to impression there are red flakes when I look from a certain distance but when I look at closeup shots, I cannot see them. So I don't know if it's the mix of purple and brown that gives some red hues in some lightening or if it really has some red particles...
For the pictures, I used 2 coats.
Oni is one of the most original and complex polish I've ever seen and it's sincerely gorgeous. I cannot stop looking at it! The purple flakes are a very nice add to the polish because they make it more intriguing and beautiful.
And finally is Kitsune (狐). Kitsune means a fox in standard Japanese. However, in Japanese folklore, kitsune are magical spirits that have the shape of a fox but most of the time the soul of a woman. They are said to be mischievous and malicious, and have a lot of magical powers. There are a lot of different kinds of Kitsune. Some are associated with the god Inari (cf the statues you can often see in front of temples), while some are more malicious, have 9 tails and can play tricks to humans. This last version of Kitsune reminds me of the Korean drama, My girlfriend is a Gumiho, as such creatures also appear in the Koran folklore. Gumiho means a nine tailed fox in Korean btw.
Kitsune is a ....kitsune color :p In Japanese, a kitsune color is a light brown, caramel color. There are lots of golden flakes and some bright and darker red glitters. I used 2-3 coats and the polish was a little thicker than the 2 others, but application was still alright. I recommand using thin coats and a high shine top coat because the glitters seems a bit thirsty.
I was first a bit skeptical about this polish when I first see it because I was not sure the color would look good with my skintone but I completely changed my mind once it was on my nails! I think it looks really pretty and that it does look like a kitsune, mysterious and attractive! And maybe the red glitters are a reference to our well-known red foxes! Oh, don't use too thick coats for this polish otherwise it will look a bit uneven. However, if you use thin coats, you'll get a very neat result!
In conclusion, I think it's a very nice collection with an interesting background, filled with legends and captivating stories! The 3 of them are very original and unique and I'm pretty sure they'll soon become mythic polishes in the polish world!
Purchase info
Rainbow Honey polishes can be purchased from Rainbow Honey official website HERE. On this website, you can also find a list of official retailers for France, Singapore, and the Philippines for example. The Yokai collection is available at the moment on the site! You can follow Rainbow Honey on Facebook.
*Product(s) in this post was(were) provided by the company for my honest review*
I am happy to share some pictures of the new collection by Rainbow Honey, called The Yokai collection. Yokai (妖怪) is a mythic creature in Japanese legends, such as a ghost or a monster or a spirit, and is a perfect name for a Halloween theme collection. This collection is made of 3 polishes, Kawako, Oni, and Kitsune.
Kawako (川子) literally means the kid from the river. It represents a spirit living in the river.
It's a gorgeous dark blue base polish packed with small silver and larger blue flakes. I used 2 coats here and application was rather easy. As for the 2 other polishes from this collection, I used a high shine top coat (essence gel look).
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| Bottle shot. |
Wow. Seriously, how gorgeous is this polish! I'm not sure if I see it more as a river filled with tiny ghosts (i.e., the silver flakes) or as a sky filled with stars! Either way, it's beautiful and I just love this polish. The bigger iridescent flakes that you can see in the last picture (bottle shot) are not so visible on the nails but they probably give more dimention to the polish.
Next is Oni (鬼). It's probably the most popular Japanese demons. I bet you all have already seen some representations of Oni, most often they are depicted as giants with horns on their foreheard and claws. Their skin is usually either red-brown or blue.
Oni is a breathtaking brown base polish packed with small gold and purple flecks. It seems to have different colors of gold flecks but as it's such a complex polish, it is a bit difficult to actually see everything that is in there. I also have to impression there are red flakes when I look from a certain distance but when I look at closeup shots, I cannot see them. So I don't know if it's the mix of purple and brown that gives some red hues in some lightening or if it really has some red particles...
For the pictures, I used 2 coats.
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| Bottle shot. |
Oni is one of the most original and complex polish I've ever seen and it's sincerely gorgeous. I cannot stop looking at it! The purple flakes are a very nice add to the polish because they make it more intriguing and beautiful.
And finally is Kitsune (狐). Kitsune means a fox in standard Japanese. However, in Japanese folklore, kitsune are magical spirits that have the shape of a fox but most of the time the soul of a woman. They are said to be mischievous and malicious, and have a lot of magical powers. There are a lot of different kinds of Kitsune. Some are associated with the god Inari (cf the statues you can often see in front of temples), while some are more malicious, have 9 tails and can play tricks to humans. This last version of Kitsune reminds me of the Korean drama, My girlfriend is a Gumiho, as such creatures also appear in the Koran folklore. Gumiho means a nine tailed fox in Korean btw.
Kitsune is a ....kitsune color :p In Japanese, a kitsune color is a light brown, caramel color. There are lots of golden flakes and some bright and darker red glitters. I used 2-3 coats and the polish was a little thicker than the 2 others, but application was still alright. I recommand using thin coats and a high shine top coat because the glitters seems a bit thirsty.
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| Bottle shot. |
I was first a bit skeptical about this polish when I first see it because I was not sure the color would look good with my skintone but I completely changed my mind once it was on my nails! I think it looks really pretty and that it does look like a kitsune, mysterious and attractive! And maybe the red glitters are a reference to our well-known red foxes! Oh, don't use too thick coats for this polish otherwise it will look a bit uneven. However, if you use thin coats, you'll get a very neat result!
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| Each polish comes in a very cute box! l-r: Kawako, Oni, Kitsune. |
In conclusion, I think it's a very nice collection with an interesting background, filled with legends and captivating stories! The 3 of them are very original and unique and I'm pretty sure they'll soon become mythic polishes in the polish world!
Purchase info
Rainbow Honey polishes can be purchased from Rainbow Honey official website HERE. On this website, you can also find a list of official retailers for France, Singapore, and the Philippines for example. The Yokai collection is available at the moment on the site! You can follow Rainbow Honey on Facebook.
*Product(s) in this post was(were) provided by the company for my honest review*
Hello!!
I shared some pictures of Shimmer polishes some days ago and told you it was part 1. So today, I'll show you the other polishes I got. If you missed my previous post, you can click here to see it.
I shared some pictures of Shimmer polishes some days ago and told you it was part 1. So today, I'll show you the other polishes I got. If you missed my previous post, you can click here to see it.
Again, I used only 1 coat of glitter over a base color. If you want more opacity, you will need three coats to get full opactiy. Each polish is packed with tons of glitters!
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Here I come with the second part of OPI Germany collection for Fall/Winter 2012. If you missed the first part, you can click here to see it. As I said in my previous post, I decided to divide this collection into two posts. The first one focussed on the 6 cremes in this collection while this second post will be about the 6 other shades that I called "the vibrant gems". I called them like that because they are really deep, shiny, almost metallic but not exactly and have this glow-from-within touch that make a polish so precious and gorgeous!
Here I come with the second part of OPI Germany collection for Fall/Winter 2012. If you missed the first part, you can click here to see it. As I said in my previous post, I decided to divide this collection into two posts. The first one focussed on the 6 cremes in this collection while this second post will be about the 6 other shades that I called "the vibrant gems". I called them like that because they are really deep, shiny, almost metallic but not exactly and have this glow-from-within touch that make a polish so precious and gorgeous!
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OPI leads us to Germany this fall with its gorgeous Germany collection. This collection was inspired by the classical elegance as well as the avant-gardism of Berlin, the capital city of Germany. I decided to present you first the 6 cremes and then the 6 "rich jewel tones", very deep and shiny hues, that compose this collection.
OPI leads us to Germany this fall with its gorgeous Germany collection. This collection was inspired by the classical elegance as well as the avant-gardism of Berlin, the capital city of Germany. I decided to present you first the 6 cremes and then the 6 "rich jewel tones", very deep and shiny hues, that compose this collection.
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I showed you a few days ago a combo with OPI A-Taupe The Space Needle and Lac Attack Pink Lady but I didn't show you A-Taupe The Space Needle alone. So here it is :D
I showed you a few days ago a combo with OPI A-Taupe The Space Needle and Lac Attack Pink Lady but I didn't show you A-Taupe The Space Needle alone. So here it is :D
You can see my post about Lac Attack Pink Lady here.
OPI A-Taupe The Space Needle is part of OPI Touring America collection that was released last August (Fall 2011).
