New essence colour 3 nail polish duos! (swatches!)

YES, more essence!!!  I just can't help myself!  Everything I've tried so far, I have loved and I couldn't pass these new nail polish duos for $2!  At first I thought it was a crackle polish duo, but it's not!  They are duos that you can either wear alone or layered to "create your own shade".  I was really surprised at how pretty these were combined.  The duo in number 01 Midnight Date reminds me of Deborah Lippmann's Across the Universe.  I own Across the Universe, but sadly it is packed away due to us moving in 2 weeks.  I hope you enjoy the swatches!

03 Kiss on top of the Rock duo

04 A Walk in the Park duo

01 Midnight Date duo

06 Ticket to the Show duo

Rescue Beauty Lounge IKB: 2012 vs. Revlon Royal #730 (swatch/comparison)

Rescue Beauty Lounge recently released their fan inspired collection which included 4 new limited edition (and very limited supply) polishes.  I was super excited about the color IKB: 2012 because it was described as a SUPER electric blue.  I can never pass up an electric blue polish, so I had to try this.  My favorite electric blue polish is Revlon's Top Speed polish in the shade Royal.  Royal is so bright blue it's almost neon.  I was hoping that IKB: 2012 would be even brighter, but sadly it's not.  Honestly, I am bummed I paid $20 for it.  I will grab Revlon's Royal 10 out of 10 times over it because it is brighter.  IKB: 2012 is a touch more purple as well compared to Revlon Royal.  IKB: 2012 is sold out, so if you missed it and are  bummed, grab Revlon Royal.  It is a permanent color!  Enjoy the swatches!

(L to R) Rescue Beauty Lounge IKB: 2012, Revlon Royal #730

(L to R) Revlon Royal #730, Rescue Beauty Lounge IKB: 2012

Revlon Royal #730

NARS Amchoor vs Color Club Almost Famous (swatch/comparison)

I was super excited for the new NARS Thakoon Collection to be to released!  The bright yellow shade called Amchoor stood out the most to me.  After going through my collection, I realized it is similar to Color Club's Almost Famous.  I actually prefer Almost Famous on my skin tone.  I would say that Amchoor is more of a sunflower yellow, while Almost Famous is more of a sunshine yellow.  They are both very bright and beautiful!  If you are on the fence, Color Club polishes are only a few dollars!  Enjoy the swatch!


(L to R) Color Club Almost Famous, NARS Amchoor



(L to R) Color Club Almost Famous, NARS Amchoor
**sorry it is slightly blurry**

Quick update

I will be taking a short break while my friend is visiting me! I will be back to posting on April 29th!!! Xoxo Heather

MAC Modern Mandarin Blush & Drugstore Alternative! (swatch/comparison)

Essence has a limited edition display out that includes an eyeshadow palette, nail polish, 2 lipsticks, some eye pencils and a blush for $2.49.  The collection is called Legends of the Sky.  I wasn't impressed by anything other than the blush!  The actual name of the blush is "Better way to Sky" and it is described as an apricot.   When swatched side by side, Modern Mandarin looks a bit more red toned.  I find Better way to Sky a bit more wearable on my skin.   Both blushes have the same satin sheen/finish, which I love.  They are both very creamy and pigmented, although Modern Mandarin stained my hand more than the Essence blush did.   Enjoy the swatches!

(L to R) MAC Modern Mandarin, Essence Better Way to Sky

*indoor light*
(L to R) MAC Modern Mandarin, Essence Better Way to Sky

*natural sunlight*
(L to R) MAC Modern Mandarin, Essence Better Way to Sky

**Natural sunlight/Blended out**
(L to R) MAC Modern Mandarin, Essence Better Way to Sky

Perfume Fail: Diane Von Furstenberg!

I received a sample of this perfume from Sephora and I'm actually choking right now trying to write this review.  My husband is gagging and my son won't come near me since I sprayed this on.  All I can say is that it smells like three things......1) cheap bathroom spray 2) Grandma 3) Toilet paper.  Wow.  I need to go shower this off. 

Notes:Frangipani, Violet, Patchouli, Musks, Myrrh.

NOTD: Cult Nails Captivated (swatch)

There is nothing I love more than a glitter polish that has a fairly opaque base!  Captivated was opaque in two coats and it just screams Summer!  This would look even better with a tan!  It does dry slightly gritty, but a top coat will fix that!  Enjoy the swatch!

Cult Nails Captivated