NOTD: Deborah Lippman Sugar Daddy (swatch!)

Let me start off by saying that I really hate this nail polish on me.  It gives me lobster hands, it accentuates my nail imperfections (even after applying Butter London Nail Foundation) and the color is just not all that to me.  It is like Chanel Peridot gone wrong.  In the bottle it is gorgeous and I've seen other swatches that are very pretty as well.  The formula was decent.  You can see some brush strokes, but not as bad as some other chrome polishes I've tried.  I just really do not like this at all on me.  Such a bummer as I was super excited to try it.  If you try it, I hope you have better luck with it!  Enjoy the swatch!

OPI Pirouette My Whistle layering combo (swatch)

I'm going to make this short and sweet.....EVERYONE needs this top coat!  It's amazing!  It is from the new OPI Ballet Collection. Enjoy the swatch!

OPI Pirouette My Whistle layered over Deborah Lippmann Stormy Weather

NOTD: Deborah Lippmann Stormy Weather (Swatch)

I am not keen on spending $18 on a nail polish, but I will say that Deborah Lippmann polishes are worth it.  They are the ONLY nail polish that lasts more than 4 days on me without a single chip (and without a top coat).  Every other nail polish brand chips on me within 48 hours or less, even with numerous top coats.  I think it is probably my nails, but Deborah Lippmann polishes just seem to last so much longer on me and I love it!  I love the gray nail polishes whether they are a light, medium or dark gray!  I always seem to get the most compliments when wearing gray polishes as well.  Stormy weather was opaque in one coat!  I added another coat after I took this picture because I could see a few small patches.   This is a great alternative for black polish as well!  Enjoy the swatch!

Deborah Lippmann Stormy Weather (one coat)

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