Nubar Pastel fever swatches

8 fabulous pastels, who could ask for more?I love Nubar and this collection quenches my love of pastels!Sold here for $49.95 for the entire collection or $7.49 for single bottles
Even the case is adorable!All swatches are in natural light with no base or top coat.You will notice in these pictures that my summer coloring is coming out.My winter cool toned fair skin has been taken over by my

Zoya Flash part 2 review and swatches

Zoya Flash is a fun summer creme collection.
Jolene is a bright fun bubblegum pink creme.2 coats, slightly thick though it could just be this particular bottle.Very sweet summer color and it would be gorgeous with a little glitter.Jacyn is a bright juicy yellow toned orange.Fun, bold and on the warm side.2 coats, very smooth application.Dana is a nice bold hot pink.2 coats of creamy perfect!
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Borghese Tutti Gelati collection

I love Gelati....yum!The Borghese Summer 2010 Tutti Gelati collection is just as yummy!6 beautiful Jelly/sheer shades of summer fun!These are all sheer or jelly but they are Gelati so they should be. :o)I admit I've only had a couple of Borghese prior to this, but these colors are so pretty.I love the brush too, it's wide but not painting the barn wide and the formula is very nice.All pictures

Essie Knockout Pout & Konad M45

Good morning, Dear Reader!

Today I just have my Nails of the Day, Essie Knockout Pout with a pattern from Konad plate M45.  I used two coats of Knockout Pout, added top coat and let it dry for a bit, then stamped it with the criss-cross tip pattern from plate M45 using Konad Black Pearl Special Polish.

Essie Knockout Pout Nail Polish, Two Coats, and Konad M45 in Konad Black Pearl

That's it for today.  Until tomorrow, love and nail polish to you!  

Essie Summer 2010

Good afternoon, Dear Reader!

I have something good for you today: Essie sent me samples of their Summer 2010 Collection, and I have swatches for you.  Well, five swatches and one manicure.

All six shades applied very well, not streaky or hard to apply at all.  They're well saturated, and the only one I used three coats of was the one described as sheer, all the others are two-coaters.  The variety of color in the collection is really good, and there are some seriously good colors here.

Demure Vixen is the only shimmer in the collection, a kind of pinkish taupe.

Essie Demure Vixen Nail Polish, Two Coats

Miss Matched is the one described as sheer, and at three coats it's sort of a semi-sheer creme.

Essie Miss Matched Nail Polish, Three Coats

From here, the colors are much more intense.  Vermillionaire is a really vivid red orange creme.

Essie Vermillionaire Nail Polish, Two Coats

Pretty Edgy is a medium green creme.

Essie Pretty Edgy Nail Polish, Two Coats

Knockout Pout is a great hot pink creme, much lighter than most hot pinks.

Essie Knockout Pout Nail Polish, Two Coats

Finally, Haute as Hello is the one I'm wearing, and the picture is with top coat.  It's kind of a cross between coral and cantaloupe, and it's a creme.

Essie Haute as Hello Nail Polish, Two Coats

That, Dear Reader, is Essie's Summer 2010 Collection, and I'm really, really happy with them.  They're great colors, apply well, and are two-coaters, so I really can't ask for more.

That's it for today.  Until tomorrow, love and nail polish to you!  

Diamond Cosmetics Summer 2010 Summer Beach Blowout Collection

Good afternoon, Dear Reader!

Diamond Cosmetics sent me samples of their Summer 2010 Summer Beach Blowout Collection, and I have swatches for you.  They're all cremes, and all two-coaters.  The pictures were taken under artificial light.

Magens Bay Blue is accurately described as "a light blue-based teal."

Diamond Cosmetics Magens Bay Blue Nail Polish for Summer 2010, Two Coats

South Beach Pink is a bright pink creme.

Diamond Cosmetics South Beach Pink Nail Polish for Summer 2010, Two Coats

Pelican Peak Purple is a great lilac.

Diamond Cometics Pelican Peak Purple Nail Polish for Summer 2010, Two Coats

All three shades applied quite well - the formula is thick, but easy to control.  I like them.

That's all for today, Dear Reader.  Until tomorrow, love and nail polish to you!  

OPI Summer Flutter collection 2010 review and swatches

The OPI Summer flutter collection is a great fun set of colors.These are such unique colors.You really need to click and enlarge these to fully appreciate their beauty.
Flit a bit is a beautiful yellow toned orange almost a tangerine, creme.This is two coats without top coat in my lightbox.
Flower-to-Flower is a sweet cranation pink creme with beautiful playful shimmer.So much more beautiful than

Shades by Bareille Summer 2010 High Steppin' Swatches

The Summer 2010 High Steppin' collection Shades by Barielle6 Groovy Metallic hues designed by celebrity manicurist Elle

Electric Boogie is a beautiful cobalt blue with scattered multi colored glitter.This is one coat and for those who fear the glitter, it removes very easily with no staining.The name is perfect! I do not own another color like this, it's a must have!

Slow Motion is a pinkish

China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection July 2010

I am already in love with one!

OPI Hong Kong Collection swatches

Pearl of Wisdom(Pardon my stained nails *blush*)I actually think the picture below is more color correctTwo coats no top coatPearl of Wisdom is a shear white pearl with a gorgeous pink shimmer.I'm not one for shears but I will definately be using this for layering. I think this would be perfect for a wedding or formal. It's soft and feminine but not boring in the least.
Panda-Monium PinkTwo coats

China Glaze Poolside Summer Hotness!

Click to enlarge but I strongly suggest you wear sunglasses and grab a drool bib!
Set for release in the Us and international April 1st 2010China Glaze says:Lounging poolside, sipping on a drink and reading the latest magazine…makes you think of Summer doesn’t it? The only thing missing is that perfect manicure and pedicure! Dip into the summer with some of the brightest and most amazing neons