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Friday, May 24, 2013

Mani #2 - Neon Yellow & Pink Ombre

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Polishes Used:





Sally Hansen - White On
I only used this to put under the
yellow and pink so they'd be more opaque.
Sinful Colors - Neon Melon
Love this color,
but you have to wear it over white
 
China Glaze - Flip Flop Fantasy
Love this pink color,
but it sometimes goes on streaky.



 
 
 
 
 

Don't know how to sponge/ombre or are looking for more ombre designs/techniques?

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Mani(/Pedi) #1 - Red, White, & Blue Watermarble w/ Gold Glitter

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Polishes Used:







Sally Hansen - White On
Favorite white nail polish.
 
e.l.f. - Gold Star
Only gold polish I own.



Sally Hansen - Blue Me Away!
Favorite bright blue, lasts a long time.
Eva
Julep - Eva
Not too impressed with this polish
 considering the price, but its a pretty
color nonetheless.

 

 
 
 
 
 




Don't know how to watermarble or are looking for more watermarble designs/techniques?
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Saturday, May 11, 2013

OPI - Bond Girls: Tiffany Case (Liquid Sand)

Opi.com's description:

"A classic light blue worth investigating."

My thoughts:

The formula of this is very interesting. I've never had anything with a griddy texture like this, but it feels so cool! This color is a really pretty turquoise bigger light blue glitter and micro silver glitter. This has literally lasted almost two weeks with NO chipping and almost no minor tip wear. I definitely want to get more of these Liquid Sand polishes!

Swatches:

OPI Tiffany Case
(with flash)



OPI Tiffany Case
(up close, no flash, natural sunlight)


OPI Tiffany Case
(no flash, natural sunlight)

OPI Tiffany Case
(up close, no flash, natural sunlight)

OPI Tiffany Case
(no flash, under sun lamp)

OPI Tiffany Case
(no flash, natural sunlight)

OPI Tiffany Case
(with flash)

OPI Tiffany Case
(up close, no flash, natural sunlight)





























































































Where to buy:

At your local salon. You can go to http://www.opi.com and click "where to find OPI."

$9 - http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5180243&skuId=2260576#sku2260578

$7.19 - http://www.discountbeautycenter.com/products2.cfm/ID/41874/name/opi-nail-polisy-m51-tiffany-case-bond-girls-5-oz?cvsfa=2982&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=3431383733&gclid=CPTa6PTwjrcCFcFAMgodS2AAxQ
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Coastal Scents - Hot Pots: Deep Roast

Coastalscents.com's description:

"robust, dark brown hue with a matte finish"

Finish : Matte
Application :  Opaque

"A 1-inch metal pan that contains a highly pigmented eye shadow for multiple applications. Each Coastal Scents Hot Pot™ fits snugly into our Go Pod, 4 Piece, 12 Piece, and 28 Piece Empty Magnetic Palettes. These custom palettes contain magnets in a soft foam padding which attract the metal pan of the Hot Pot™. This allows you to completely customize your palette to create any look by simply adding interchangeable Hot Pots™ from our vast collection of shades, hues, and finishes."

My thoughts:

These Hot Pots from Coastal Scents are a lot like MAC's eyeshadows, and maybe even better. They all have a creamy, soft texture, and most of them are HIGHLY pigmented.

I would say that the application of this particular shade is opaque and matte. I usually use this in the crease, or on the lower lash line. This shade reminds me of Urban Decay's Darkhorse, except matte.

Rating:

Packaging - 5/5
Longevity - 5/5
Pigmentation - 5/5
Application - 5/5
Price - 5/5

Swatches:


Coastal Scents Deep Roast

Coastal Scents Deep Roast

































Where to buy:
Deep Roast - http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/eyes-200/hot-pots/deeproast.html
Single Hot Pots/Empty Palettes - http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/palettes/custom-palettes.html
ULTIMATE PALETTE - http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/palettes/eye-palettes/ultimate252palette.html

xoxo,
Brandi

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Coastal Scents - Hot Pots: Barista

Coastalscents.com's description:

"warm brown hue with a smooth, matte finish"

Finish : Matte
Application :  Semi-Opaque

"A 1-inch metal pan that contains a highly pigmented eye shadow for multiple applications. Each Coastal Scents Hot Pot™ fits snugly into our Go Pod, 4 Piece, 12 Piece, and 28 Piece Empty Magnetic Palettes. These custom palettes contain magnets in a soft foam padding which attract the metal pan of the Hot Pot™. This allows you to completely customize your palette to create any look by simply adding interchangeable Hot Pots™ from our vast collection of shades, hues, and finishes."

My thoughts:

These Hot Pots from Coastal Scents are a lot like MAC's eyeshadows, and maybe even better. They all have a creamy, soft texture, and most of them are HIGHLY pigmented.

I would say that the application of this particular shade is semi-opaque and I agree it has a very matte finish. I usually use this in the crease, or on the lower lash line. I got this shade because it reminded me of Urban Decay's Buck, but Buck is much more cool toned, but they still are pretty similar (comparison below).

Rating:

Packaging - 5/5
Longevity - 5/5
Pigmentation - 4/5
Application - 5/5
Price - 5/5

Swatches:

Coastal Scents Barista

Coastal Scents Barista

Left - Coastal Scents Barista
Right - Urban Decay Buck



















































Where to buy:
Barista - http://www.coastalscents.com/barista.html
Single Hot Pots/Empty Palettes - http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/palettes/custom-palettes.html
ULTIMATE PALETTE - http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/palettes/eye-palettes/ultimate252palette.html

xoxo,
Brandi
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Coastal Scents - Hot Pots: Boca Mocha

Coastalscents.com's description:

"rich, shimmering brown hue"

Finish : Shimmer
Application :  Opaque

"A 1-inch metal pan that contains a highly pigmented eye shadow for multiple applications. Each Coastal Scents Hot Pot™ fits snugly into our Go Pod, 4 Piece, 12 Piece, and 28 Piece Empty Magnetic Palettes. These custom palettes contain magnets in a soft foam padding which attract the metal pan of the Hot Pot™. This allows you to completely customize your palette to create any look by simply adding interchangeable Hot Pots™ from our vast collection of shades, hues, and finishes."

My thoughts:

These Hot Pots from Coastal Scents are a lot like MAC's eyeshadows, and maybe even better. They all have a creamy, soft texture, and most of them are HIGHLY pigmented.

I would say that the application of this particular shade is more opaque and has a very shimmery finish. I usually use this all over the lid, in the crease, or on the lower lash line. This is also a very close dupe for Urban Decay's Smog (comparison below).

Rating:

Packaging - 5/5
Longevity - 5/5
Pigmentation - 5/5
Application - 5/5
Price - 5/5

Swatches:

Coastal Scents Boca Mocha

Coastal Scents Boca Mocha

Right - Coastal Scents Boca Mocha
Left - Urban Decay Smog















































Where to buy:
Boca Mocha - http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/eyes-200/hot-pots/bocamocha.html
Single Hot Pots/Empty Palettes - http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/palettes/custom-palettes.html
ULTIMATE PALETTE - http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/palettes/eye-palettes/ultimate252palette.html

xoxo,
Brandi

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Coastal Scents - Hot Pots: Edgy Eggplant

Coastalscents.com's description:

"vivid bluish-purple hue with a matte finish"

Finish : Matte
Application :  Opaque

"A 1-inch metal pan that contains a highly pigmented eye shadow for multiple applications. Each Coastal Scents Hot Pot™ fits snugly into our Go Pod, 4 Piece, 12 Piece, and 28 Piece Empty Magnetic Palettes. These custom palettes contain magnets in a soft foam padding which attract the metal pan of the Hot Pot™. This allows you to completely customize your palette to create any look by simply adding interchangeable Hot Pots™ from our vast collection of shades, hues, and finishes."

My thoughts:

These Hot Pots from Coastal Scents are a lot like MAC's eyeshadows, and maybe even better. They all have a creamy, soft texture, and most of them are HIGHLY pigmented.

I would say that the application of this particular shade is very opaque and is fairly matte. I usually use this all over the lid, in the crease, or on the lower lash line.

Rating:

Packaging - 5/5
Longevity - 5/5
Pigmentation - 5/5
Application - 5/5
Price - 5/5

Swatches:


Coastal Scents Edgy Eggplant



Coastal Scents Edgy Eggplant






 

Top: Coastal Scents Violetta
Bottom: Coastal Scents Edgy Eggplant





















 
Where to buy:
Edgy Eggplant - http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/eyes-200/hot-pots/edgyeggplant.html
Single Hot Pots/Empty Palettes - http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/palettes/custom-palettes.html
ULTIMATE PALETTE - http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/palettes/eye-palettes/ultimate252palette.html

xoxo,
Brandi

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