Kat Von D: Spring 2011

I've been doing a lot of collection posts lately, because I haven't had the sunlight or the time for anything else. I promise I am trying to change that and will have a large haul, two valentines nail art looks, and a few other fun things. Let me know what you wanna see first. Or request something else!

I love Kat Von D's makeup, I think its really great quality and I seem to be getting almost everything in her line. As of right now I have every palette but two, the permanent one and a new one from the spring collection! This line is exclusive to sephora as far as I know.

As you probley all have seen, there was some new romance pigment that came out a little while ago. If you haven't seen it, then here's a look.

True Romance Pigments
What it is:
A longwearing eyeshadow pigment that provides intense color payoff.

What it does:
Nothing gets an eye bolder than the pure color in Kat's True Romance loose powder eyeshadows. Made with smart ingredients and concentrated pigments, each shade blends easily to create pure color lids. With Kat's sifter dispenser, the perfect application amount pours each time, helping you avoid the mess of some loose eyeshadows.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Phthalates
- GMOs

Colors:

Johnette (royal blue shimmer)
Ladyhawke (reddish plum shimmer)
Meditation (copper rose shimmer)
Rapture (golden peach shimmer)
Starcrossed (golden beige shimmer)
Torment (iridescent medium purple shimmer)

These have not yet been put in stock on sephora.com, so these are quite new. They are $16 USD each.

Lock 'N Load Makeup Setting Mist
What it is:
A mist that sets makeup to extend its wear.

What it does:
Lock n' Load is a weightless mist that locks down your look for up to 16 hours, so makeup stays rockin' all day and night long. Its Temperature Control Technology prevents makeup from melting down when it's warm and avoids dehydration and cracking when it's cold. Ideal for all skin types, it won't leave your skin feeling sticky or tight. It also works to prevent blush, eyeshadow and lip color from fading, sliding, caking, or becoming excessively shiny.

This comes in a 3.4 oz size and is in stock on sephora.com! It is $24 USD.

True Romance Eyeshadow Palette - Truth
What it is:
A palette of richly pigmented eyeshadows, for extended wear.

What it does:
A smoky eye adds an instant air of mystery. Create your own or try a rocker chick look with this True Romance Eyeshadow Palette. Designed especially for Sephora by tattoo artist and reality television star Kat Von D, this artistic spectrum of shades brings a sense of edgy-glam to your look.

This True Romance palette includes eight shades:
- Sugar Skull (vanilla)
- Long Distance (citron)
- Snake Eyes (lime)
- Finland (aqua, cream formula)
- Prague (plum)
- Galeano (pale lilac)
- Rehab (golden tan)
- Sister (peach)

What else you need to know:
The illustration on the cover of this palette features a stylized pattern made up of vintage keys. "The keys are displayed above my desk. I collect them because I love what they signify: romantic, classic, Victorian, antique, access to an old castle, fairy tales, or a secret compartment. Locks and keys fit together and symbolize love. A key feels like a special way to unlock what's otherwise forbidden….in the case of my palette it's about unlocking the soul and redefining beauty." —Kat Von D, tattoo artist and reality television star.

** Two colors have been in other palettes: Sugar skull (in memento mori ) and Galeano (In Beethoven). This is $34 USD and is out of stock on sephora.com

Aryn
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OPI Collections Round-up spring/summer 2011

OPI is teaming up with chart topping megastar Katy Perry to release a new line of polishes inspired by her innovative style. Yes this is limited edition. It comes out sometime in Jan, but I'm not 100% sure on the date. Someone want to fill me in?

Teenage Dream- a dreamy pink glitter

Last friday night - a fierce glittery blue

Not like in the movies- a sultry silver

The one that got away- an amazing deep berry

Black shatter - A topcoat that will make a cracked/leopard pattern when applied over dried nail lacquer.

Swatch: http://beautyjudy.com/2011/01/opi-katy-perry-collection/

Tennis superstar Serena Williams announced on The Oprah Winfrey Show that she will be working with OPI to release an entire nail polish collection.
The collection will be named the Glam Slam Collection and Serena mentioned on the show that the colors in this collection will represent tennis tournaments, like the U.S Open, French Open, Australian open and Wimbledon. Serena Williams is actually training to be certified Nail Tech and she definitely shares the nail passion: "No one likes getting their nails done more than I do. As a matter of fact I go every 4 days to get a manicure and every 7 days for a pedicure.".

The release of this collection will start in January with 2 polishes, 2 in May, 2 in June and 2 in August. These releases are timed to her tournaments.

The first two will be available Jan 2011, it will include Smashing green and the black shatter topcoat, which also came out in the Katy Perry Collection. Limited edition

More info to come....

Swatchs: TBA

OPI Texas Collection, Feb 2011

This is limited edition

• Don’t Mess With OPI - A lean, mean, kick-grass forest green
• Austin-Tatious Turquoise – Cowgirls love this bodacious blue-green
• It’s Totally Fort-Worth It – A shimmery lavender grey that’s so worthy of you
• Do You Think I’m Tex-y? A “berry” sexy bloom of Dallas dahlia
• Big Hair…Big Nails – A rosy pageant peach
• I Vant To Be A-Lone Star – You won’t want to share this starry Texas-sky blue
• Houston We Have A Purple – A galactic red-violet that’s ready to “rocket-roll”!
• Suzi Loves Cowboys – But she loves this campfire chocolate shade s’more!
• They are so-Tonio - The "Honey" of a Gallon has so!
• Too Hot Pink To Hold ‘Em – A red-hot pink-red that deals a winning hand
• Guy Meets Gal-veston – An “engaging” coastal coral. A very orange pink
• Y’all Come Back Ya Hear? – This Texas tangerine will be waitin’ for ya!

 Swatchs: http://www.chicprofile.com/2010/10/opi-texas-collection-for-spring-summer-2011-promo-swatches.html





Now there is one collection I have heard is coming, I don't know any details as of yet but I will be keeping my ears out and updating this post. But the collection is called Hoo Doo Voo Doo and I believe the collection is re promoting other colors that have been best sellers.


Availability of these collections: beauty supply stores, online (transdesign), etc

Limited edition: All are limited edition I believe

Have any more information for me? What are you looking forward to? I love feedback! I will update as new information becomes available.

Aryn

 

China Glaze Collections round-up for spring/summer 2011

Sail away this spring in 12 nautically-inspired colors from China Glaze. These bold and confident brights are reminiscent of a carefree natural getaway, with soft ethereal hues that inspire leisurely thoughts of sand and sea. Colors in this collection include:

·        Life Preserver: Highly pigmented and luxurious poppy crème.  

·        Hey Sailor: Vibrant crème red.  

·        Ahoy!: Delightfully intense pink that flashes with reflective glass speck.

·        First Mate: Sophisticated and rich navy crème.

·        Starboard: Hip and playful green crème.  

·        Lighthouse: Multi-dimensional, bright yellow glass speck.

·        White Cap: Whimsical and sparkling multi-dimensional white.

·        Pelican Gray: High shine, cool toned grey crème.  

·        Sea Spray: Calming pale blue crème.  

·        Below Deck: A flirty mix of taupe and violet.

·        Sunset Sail: Delightful peachy pink high shine crème.  

·        Knotty: Micro-particle beige shimmer.

The China Glaze Anchors Away collection will be available in two 6 piece collections, a 12 piece display, a 36 piece rack, and as open stock colors.

Swatchs here: http://www.pursebuzz.com/2011/01/china-glaze-anchors-away-review-and-swatches/

Feb 2011

China Glaze Crackle will be available at Sally’s and BSG in a 12 piece counter display. There will also be 3 packs kits available with a base color, a crackle glaze (either Broken Hearted, Black Mesh or Crushed Candy) and a China Glaze top coat.

- Black Mesh - Black crackle
- Lightening Bolt - White crackle
- Broken Hearted - Pink crackle
- Cracked Concrete - Grey crackle
- Crushed Candy - Teal crackle, and
- Fault Line - Purple crackle.

Swatches here: TBA

Avalible April/May 2011

Futuristic and edgy, the China Glaze Tronica Specialty Collection is a holographic 3D selection of evolutionary and fun nail colors. These 12 colors are fashion forward, high-tech, bold, sleek and sure to change the face of the nail world! With names such as “Hyper Haute” and “Gamer Glam”, China Glaze combines the two worlds of innovative technology and high fashion color to create a collection that is sure to stimulate all the senses.

Here are the 12 colours in the collection:
- Techno Teal – Turquoise Holographic
- Virtual Violet – Violet Holographic
- Electra Magenta – Magenta Holographic
- Gamer Glam – Purple Holographic
- High Def - Blue Holographic
- Hologram - Silver Holographic
- Hyper Haute – Raspberry Holographic
- 3D Fantasy – Peachy Pink Holographic
- Digital Dawn – Dusty Rose Holographic
- Cyberspace – Taupe Holographic
- Mega Bite – Gold Holographic, and
- Laser Lime – Lime Green Holographic.

Swatchs: http://persistentlypolished.blogspot.com/2011/01/tronica-swatches-pic-heavy-post.html

April 2011

This summer, China Glaze takes you on an exotic island escape with a tropical rainbow of brilliant brights. Unabashedly mix and match these caliente colors for happy fingers and toes - 6 uninhibited hues add candy like pop to your mani's and pedi's.

- Papaya Punch (creme)
- 108 Degrees (glitter)
- Senorita Bonita (glitter)
- Blue Iguana (glitter)
- Cha Cha Cha (shimmer)
- Electric Pineapple (creme)

Color descriptions and swatch's TBA.

Availability of these collections: Sally's, beauty supply stores, online (transdesign), etc

Limited edition: All are limited edition I believe

Have any more information for me? What are you looking forward to? I love feedback! I will update as new information becomes available.

Aryn

 

"Love, Nicole by OPI" AND Nicole by OPI "Liquid Metals" AND "One less lonely girl" Collection Information!

"Love, Nicole by OPI"  will be a walmart exclusive, and it will arrive in stores sometime this month. The price for these in stores are about $7 each. I believe this collection is limited edition. Colors:

Count on me - Lilac sheer color with micro shimmer
Got style? - Metallic reddish brown color, reminds me of beautiful rose wood
He's a keeper - Red creme polish
Never give up - Red, purple frost color, has a little bit of holo flecks throughout




http://addictedtoallthingspretty.com/2011/01/love-nicole-by-opi-collection-swatches-and-review/
At that link, there is the review and swatchs from this collection.


Nicole by OPI is also having the liquid metals collection come out this month. These colors have a smooth and liquidly look on the nails. These will add a hint of color, without looking to bold. I believe this collection is limited edition.

Colors:

Miss Independent- a shimmering pink violet metallic color
The next ceo- a shimmering muted gold metallic color
Rich in spirit - a silver toned green-blue metallic color
It starts with me - a pearly champagne metallic color

http://polishology.blogspot.com/2011/01/nicole-by-opi-liquid-metals-collection.html
Check out the above blog for swatchs =)


Last but not least is the new justin bieber collection.The company has joined forces with the, a 16-year-old, multi-platinum selling singing sensation, to introduce a collection inspired by the superstar’s hit songs and larger-than-life persona. Aparently some of the sales will go to a charity called pencils of promise. This was already supposed to have been out in some places of the world, and it is a walmart exclusive collection. Limited edition?

Colors:

Give me the 1st dance - Silver metallic sparkle foil
My Lifesaver -  Turquoise creme
OMB! - Duochrome sparkle red color
Me + Blue - Blue shimmer with holographic sparkles
One less lonely glitter - Lavender glitter in a clear base (reminds me of nubar hyacinth sparkle)
Prized Possession Purple - Purple shimmer
Step to the beat of my <3 - Purple tinted polish with opal colored mircroglitter with purple and red metallic hearts


http://www.scrangie.com/2011/01/nicole-by-opi-justin-bieber-one-less.html
Click above for swatchs of these colors.

These are the upcoming collections for Nicole by OPI.

If you have any information on these collections, let me know!
Aryn

REVIEW: Nubar Nu Nail strengthener

Nubar Nu Nail Strengthener

Nubar Nu Nail Strengthener (13.95 CND for 0.5 fl oz) is a growth strengthener treatment. The instructions on the box are put one coat of Nu Nails on clean nails, then reapply daily for one week without removing any of the treatment or cleaning nails, until the nails feel strong and healthy. After one week, you clean your nails and improvement should be visible, the packaging says. As your nail condition improves, the box advises that you apply every third day on nonpolished nails. For polished nails, you use Nu Nails as a base coat. I will follow this, so that it will be a true test. So far what Im seeing is that it goes on quite smoothly, and gives a healthy shine to your nails. It dries in about 1 min.

My lovely nails before.

My nails after about 3-4 weeks:

Did it help?

No! My nails were still very very weak and peeled like crazy, it was like any base coat on my nails. My nail length is from it growing naturally, it didnt help at all, if it had strengthed they would have been twice the length. I guess Im just gonna have to use it as a basecoat to finish it up, inless someone else wants to try if it works for them or whatever, I guess I could swap it :/

Product: 2/10

Value: 2/10

Ease of Use: 3/5

Packaging: 5/5

Overall: D

Have you tried this product, what did you think of it? Did you like it, have a different experiance then I did, let me know. I love having feedback on my posts.

Aryn

Review and Swatchs: China Glaze's Good Witch?

China Glaze's Good Witch? In cloudy light, with flash.

China Glaze's Good Witch?  ($8.00 CND for 0.5 fl oz) is a light pink color with pink and silver sparkles. It reminds me of bubblegum, and is supposed to repersent Glenda's dress from the wizard of oz. This color came out with both the 2001 collection and the 2009 collection of the Wizard of Ooh Ahz. Im not much into these kind of colors, but its pretty.

The formula is a very light consistancy and is quite thin. It was easier to apply then dorothy who?. It took two to three coats to make it show up like I wanted to. It dried fast.

The wear was horrible, it lasted two days and then chipped like crazy. I hate chipping nails, it makes me want to take them off, so this polish wouldnt last long for me. That was with basecoat, and a topcoat over top.

This color is easy to take off with remover, so Im glad about that if Im gonna have to take it off after two days >.<

Product: 5/10

Value: 5/10

Ease of Use: 3/5

Packaging: 5/5

Overall: D

Aryn

Swatch and review: China Glaze's C-C-Courage

China glaze's C-C-Courage (taken in warmth setting with cloudy daylight)

China Glaze's C-C-Courage  (0.5 fl oz. for $5.00) is a pretty purple color with light pink sparkles through out. It was a little hard to capture the color but once I put the warmth setting on it made it perfect. This color came out in the Wizard of Ooh Ahz and the Wizard of Ooh Ahz Returns collection. The formula I have heard is a little different between the two collections.

The application was easy, its thin enough to apply a thin coat, but also think enough to cover. It took about two to three coats to get it how I like it. Just a tip though dont go to sleep when you have wet polish on, as you will see in my pictures how bad it really is. I was really tired.

The wear wasnt the greatest on a China glaze polish, it only seemed to last about 5 days. I normally have mine last for a week so that was a little disapointing. If you dont put a top coat on it no big deal, this polish isnt like most glitters where it is rough. Its pretty smooth, also that means its easier to take off, yay!

Product: 7/10

Value: 8/10

Ease of Use: 3/5

Packaging: 5/5

Overall: B-

See how horrible they were after sleeping, sorry but I didnt want to re-do them.

Aryn