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

 

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