Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Nicole by OPI Kardashian Collection (Swatches & Comparison)

I picked up a few of the polishes from the Kardashian Kolor Collection from Nicole by OPI and wanted to share the swatches with you.  I also compared them to similar colors in my collection.  I don't have any dupes, but some colors that are similar.  I really love the formula of these polishes.  I was worried the pale colors would be sheer and need 10 coats, but they were quite opaque!   I am obsessed with the color "It's all about the glam".  I want to buy 100 more bottles of it!  Enjoy the swatches!

(L to R) It's all about the glam, Kim-pletely in love, Disco dolls


(L to R) It's all about the glam, Kim-pletely in love, Disco Dolls

(L to R) Zoya Danielle, Nicole by OPI Kim-pletely in love

Top: Nicole by OPI Kim-pletely in love
Bottom: Zoya Danielle

(L to R) Nicole by OPI It's all about the glam, Orly Au Champagne

Top: Orly Au Champagne
Bottom: Nicole by OPI It's all about the glam

(L to R) China Glaze Twinkle Lights, Nicole by OPI Disco Dolls, Butter London West End Wonderland

Top (L to R) Butter London West End Wonderland, China Glaze Twinkle lights
Bottom: Nicole by OPI Disco Dolls
 
(L to R)Essie Go Overboard, Nicole by OPI Khloe had a little lam-lam, China Glaze Near dark

 
(L to R) Essie Go overboard, Nicole by OPI Khloe had a little lam-lam, China Glaze Near dark

 
(L to R) Wet n wild Believe me it's real, Nicole by OPI Kendall on the Katwalk

 
(L to R) Wet n wild Believe me it's real, Nicole by OPI Kendall on the Katwalk


Revlon Colorstay Nail Polish Collection (Swatches/Comparison)

These are the new Revlon Colorstay polishes that I own.   I thought it would be helpful to see swatches as well as comparison to similar colors in my collection.  Overall, once I got these home I realized that none of them were very unique to my collection.  My favorite so far is Rain Forest.  The formula for these are thick and take FOREVER and a day to dry.  So far, they are lasting about 4 days on me.  My nails usually chip within a couple days, so I didn't see a huge improvement here.  These are more expensive compared to the regular Revlon polishes.  These are $6.99 where I live, which the other Revlon polishes are $4.99.  These also contain only 0.4oz compared to the regular Revlon polishes that are 0.5oz.  So, they are more expensive and less nail polish.  Enjoy the swatches!

(L to R) Blue Slate, Cayenne, Bonsai

(L to R) Blue Slate, Cayenne, Bonsai

(L to R) Butter London Dosh, Revlon Colorstay Bonsai

Top: Revlon Colorstay Bonsai
Bottom: Butter London Dosh

(L to R) MAC Blue India, Revlon Colorstay Blue Slate, Orly Sapphire Silk

Top: Revlon Colorstay Blue Slate
Bottom: (L to R) Orly Sapphire Silk, MAC Blue India

(L to R) Orly Emberstone, Revlon Colorstay Cayenne

Top: Revlon Colorstay Cayenne
Bottom: Orly Emberstone
Revlon Colorstay Rain Forest

Rain Forest

Revlon Electric vs Revlon Sunshine Sparkle (swatch/comparison)

These are my favorite two yellow polishes from my collection!  I love how Sunshine Sparkle is a more sublte yellow with nice sparkle, while Electric is brighter, but still wearable!   I don't look good in a creme yellow polish, but the sparkle in both of these make them a better fit for my skin tone!  Who's ready for Spring?? Enjoy the swatches!


(L to R) Sunshine Sparkle, Electric

Top: Revlon Electric
Bottom: Revlon Sunshine Sparkle

Butter London No More Waity, Katie! (Swatch)

I seriously hate the way this nail polish looks in the bottle.  I'll admit the only reason I purchased it was because of all the hype surrounding it.  Who hasn't done that at some point in time? I've had this polish since November and I have never applied it because I thought it was so ugly in the bottle. This polish needs 3 coats to be opaque and the first 2 coats look terrible.  I was so bummed because it looked so bad.  Then I applied a third coat and that is when the magic happened.  I loved it!  Enjoy the swatches!

NOTD: Revlon Perplex (or newly named Naughty)

Revlon's Perplex is well known as being the Chanel Paradoxal dupe.  It is such a gorgeous and unique color.  I can't stop staring at my nails when I wear it.  They finally made it a permanent color, but renamed it as "Naughty".  You should be able to find it soon!  Enjoy the swatch!

Monday, January 30, 2012

Essie Dive Bar Swatch & Comparison!

Dive Bar is such an unexpected color from Essie.   I thought I had several colors that would be similar, but they aren't.  I have included comparison swatches below.  What I love most about Dive Bar is how it has that "wet" look, even after it's dry.  Enjoy the swatches!

Essie Dive Bar
(L to R) Butter London Bluey, Essie Dive Bar, Zoya Kotori, Sephora by OPI Club Scene Queen, Zoya Crystal

Essence Choose Me Nail Polish (swatch)

Essence is a very affordable brand that makes great nail polish!  They are only $0.99!  They bottles are small with only 0.16oz of polish, but you can still get many uses out of them.  All of the Essence polishes I have tried have a nice formula and usually only needs 2 coats to be opaque.  Choose me looked opaque with 2 coats, but after seeing the photo I should've gone with 3 coats.   Enjoy the swatch!
Essence Choose Me!

Essence Choose Me! (2 coats)

NARS Eyeshadow Duo Collection Part 2! (Swatches)

This is part 2 of my NARS eyeshadow duo collection.  Click here to see part 1.  A couple of my favorite are the Madrague and Portobello duos because they make amazing blending shadows.  Rajasthan, Taiga and Misfit are also favorites of mine!  Enjoy the swatches!

**I have several duos for sale on my blog if you are interested.  Click blog sale tab above**
Key Largo duo

Key Largo duo

Kalahari duo

Kalahari duo

Madrague duo

Madrague duo

Misfit duo

Misfit duo

Portobello duo

Portobello Duo

Rajasthan duo

Rajasthan duo

Star Sailor duo

Star Sailor duo

Surabaya duo

Surabaya duo

Taiga duo

Taiga duo

Underworld duo

Underworld duo