Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup

Hello!

I hope everyone has an awesome weekend, check out what other beauty bloggers have been up to this week in this weeks roundup!

• Who doesn't love FREE beauty loot? Mama Fashionista and Use Me! Products are giving away a styling product worth $25 to one lucky reader!
• Looking for easy summer makeup? Retrodiva checks out the lastest from Anastasia Beverly Hills: the See and Be Seen Kit. Find out which products she's super crazy about.
• Olympic Skater Nancy Kerrigan wore her designs at the Olympics, and so have a gazillion brides, but now Vera Wang has created a brand new collection that we can all afford. It's for your FACE, not your body. Alison Blackman of the Advice Sisters takes a first look at the Simply Vera by Vera Wang makeup collection.
• Not sure how to use a palette full of polka dots? Brooke from BlushingNoir shows you how to use MAC Powder to the People from Beth Ditto from your eyes to your cheeks!
• Jessika aka polish insomniac hates brown polish... until a new polish from the land down under changed her mind!
• Ro reviews Milani Infinite Liquid Eye Liners and shares why they've become a permanent part of her beauty routine.
• Miss L from Beauty by Miss L shows her favorite eye brush set and tells why she likes it.
• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom highlights some great browns from Milani.
• The Lacquered Lady tries out Yes to Blueberries Brightening Facial Wipes.
• Lola from Lola's Secret Blog is embarrassed to confess that she was confounded by the Hakuhodo Mizubake Brush for the longest time- that is until she tried it for the first time. This may just be one of the greatest foundation and liquid blush brushes ever made!
• Blushing Basics may have turned 31 but MAC sent her a birthday gift to make her smile. Come check out some pics of the new Heavenly Creatures Collection out July 5th.
• The FabZilla tests products from Sircuit Skin Cosmeceuticals specifically targeting her greasy face: pomegranate acai at-home peel and sulfate-free facial wash. Yay or nay?
• Polarbelle has a bright new reason to smile thanks to the Smile Brilliant LED system.
• The Pink Sith thinks she may have found her childhood holy grail lip color and it just might be the new Chanel Fall 2012 Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Troublant.
• The Body Shop launches a new and cruelty-free makeup line with Model/Activist Lily Cole. Pammy Blogs Beauty checks out this super cute collection! 
• My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog gets Color Minded with Bumble and Bumble.
• Cosmetically Challenged takes you to California with swatches from the California Gleamin' Collection by Sation.
• Beauty Info Zone reviewed two winners: Reviva Labs Willard Water and Collagen Fibre Eye Pads. Find out not only why they are so loved but see how you can win these two items for yourself.
• Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at 10 Things That Will Ruin Your Complexion.
• Girl Gloss has a Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Naturale Lipstick Review.
• Hot weather skin woes? BeautyTidbits has got you covered with tips to Summerize your Skincare.
• Nothing goes together better during summer than a tan and bright colors. Curls N Pearls has you covered with perfect turquoise jewelry to sport this summer.
• Grab a sneak peak of the latest Sigma Beauty Expert Brow Design Kit to be released on July 23rd!
• Need tools for perfect brows? Head to Spontaneous Chick for the billion dollar brows giveaway.
• Phyrra is in love with the cult product inspired by beauty balm creams, Illamasqua Skin Base!
• Oh So Lacquered reviews two super cute polishes from a new indie brand called F4. But be warned, these polishes might make you hungry!
• Wendy from Painted Ladies reviews the Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer  ... in haiku.
• Get your nails ready for summer! Take a look at Geniabeme'ssummer inspired gradient nails!
• BB Cream. What is it and why would you want it? Emily Hudspeth, hair & makeup shares her favorite and why you will love it.
• As a devotee to dark statement lips, the Stepford Witch tries out Tom Ford Lipstick in Black Orchid.
• See what Janelle from Glamorous Mama thinks of her first purchase from Jewelmint!
• Gia of Bottles and Bottles of Polish shares her favorite lip products of all time- NARS, MAC, Aquafina and more!
• Mina loves Pacifica Color Quench All Natural Moisture Lip Tint! Check out her review and swatches of the new shade Sugared Fig at Fabulous Awesomeness.
• Looking for the quintessential bronzer? The Beauty Professor sings the praises (and provides plenty of swatches!) of Rouge Bunny Rouge Bronzing Glow Powder in Netherway Cove.
• Ashley from Peek.Ponder.Publish shares a simple flower nail design created with a bobby pin! Check out this cute mani.
• Do you remember the first time you purchased a nondrugstore polish? BeautyJudy shares her first OPI, Route Beer Float! Swatches and sentimentalism in this week's "Stash Attack!"

Shopping in My Stash - Zoya Faye

Hi there!

Today I am 'shopping in my stash' again. This is Zoya Faye a super pretty mauve foil with tons of gold shimmer. This is a chameleon, it changes from mauve to gold in different lighting, and it is constantly shimmering. 

When I was trying to figure out what to put on my nails the other day, I thought this polish deserved some love. So here is Faye. 

Sunlight

Shade

Unintentionally matched my shirt!

Such a pretty color! This was the first in a string of similar/dupe polishes that came out last summer. (OPI Rally Pretty Pink, OPI It's My Year, Orly Oui, etc) and I just love it. I love how it looks in all lighting, and I love the heavy gold shimmer. The formula on this one is a bit sheer, I needed 3 coats for full coverage, but for a polish this pretty - I don't mind the extra work!

What do you guys think about Faye? Do you own this or any of the dupes for it? 

Rescue Beauty Lounge Fan Collection - Cuprum

Hi there!

I have one gorgeous polish to show you today! This is Rescue Beauty Lounge Cuprum from the Fan Collection. Cuprum is the only one that I passed on when I pre ordered the other three from the collection. The swatches that I saw of this before ordering simply did not wow me. 

After the collection was released to the public it seemed that everywhere I looked people were saying 'you must see this in person to appreciate it' and 'pictures do not do this justice'. So here we are, I caved and decided that I *needed* this, so I ended up swapping for it, and now it is on my nails! 

Ottlite

Shade

Sunlight

Shade Macro

Yep. Everyone was right. My pictures do not do this justice. You must see Cuprum in person to see how it just glows, and how no matter what lighting you are in, it KEEPS glowing! The copper flecks plus the bright intense blue base is a match made in heaven. I do however wish there were more copper flakes in this, but it does just fine how it is. Formula was also nice, I only needed two coats.

So, who owns Cuprum out there, and tell me, how much do you love it!? I was so surprised at how much I ended up liking this. It is easily climbing it's way to one of my favorite RBLs. It is just gorge!

Giveaway Winner!

The winner of my Barielle Treatments and Shades giveaway is....

Jacqueline from Claws Up! 

Thank you to everyone who entered, and to Barielle for sponsoring this awesome giveaway! 



Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color Swatches & Review

Hi there!

I am excited for today's post! I am showing you three of the new Sally Hansen Magnetic nail colors. This is my first time trying the magnetic polishes, and before I go any further I have to say that I didn't give them enough credit before. They are so cool! 

Sally Hansen describes the process "as the magnet is held over the nail, the iron fillings in the formula gravitate toward the magnet forming the pattern secretly hidden in the magnet for an astonishing finish!"

How to Use

Step 1: Apply 1 coat of Magnetic Nail Color to all 10 nails and let dry.

Step 2: Apply a thick second coat of nail color to 1 nail and immidiately hold the magnet over the nail. Rest the guide just below the cuticle without touching the wet polish. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat for all 10 nails! 

For swatches the first two pictures are shown under an Ottlite, and the third picture is indoor natural light (in front of my window) Ready to see these magnetic wonders?

Red-y Response is a shimmery berry color that changes to dark purple, almost black, when the magnet is held to it. Very pretty base color, and the effect is very obvious. No problems with formula on this one!

Golden Conduct is my favorite. It changes to darker coppery brown when magnetized, but the best part is that this beautiful shimmer comes out and it just absolutely glows. This one also had the best magnet effect, it's super gorgeous! Very easy to work with.

Graphite Gravity was my problem child. Don't get me wrong though, the problems were not that bad, it just wasn't as wonderful as the first two. I had trouble getting this one to magnetize, just look at my ring finger, I redid it a few different times thinking that maybe I waited too long and the polish dried, or the magnet wasn't close enough- but no, I tried it all and my ring finger just would not cooperate.

What I liked about these:

The paddle brush was small and super easy to work with, I barely needed any clean up.

These dry super fast 

The magnet is built into the cap of the polish (removable) so it is all in one package! 

Very easy to use, especially for a newbie like me

They come in a wide variety of colors

What do you guys think about these magnetic polishes? Have you tried any of these yet? If you have, which ones have you tried, and if not will you be picking any of these up to try out?

These retail for $9.99 and can be purchased wherever Sally Hansen cosmetics are sold.

Products provided by company /PR for review.

F4 Polish - S'mores & Mint Chocolate Chip Swatches & Review

Hey there!

Today I have some really fun polishes from an up and coming indie brand to show you. These are F4 polishes, made by three sisters, and they are Big 3 Free. Their line features tons of cute glitter polishes, I have two to show you today, and two more to show you soon, but let me tell you- I want many many more! Shall we get to the swatches?

S'Mores is large white and brown hex glitter, smaller hex copper glitter and tiny brown glitter in a clear base. I love the variety of brown and copper glitter, mixed in with white. It is a really cool look! I used two coats of S'Mores over Jessica Sunrise for the first picture, and didn't find myself having to place the glitter anywhere, what you see is what you get! The second picture I wanted to try S'Mores out over a nude (NOPI Kim Konfidential - middle) and by itself (pinky). It looks great layered, and by itself.

Macro

Mint Chocolate Chip is a soft mint green creme with tiny brown glitter, executing the idea of mint chocolate chip ice cream perfectly. I love this one, and the formula was great, I only needed two coats. 

Macro

Overall I am very impressed with these polishes AND with F4 customer service. With all the indie drama lately, working with F4 was a breath of fresh air; they are super sweet girls, and they have a great selection of awesome polishes. 


As I said earlier in this post, I have two more F4 polishes to show you, so keep your eyes open for those coming soon!

You can purchase F4 polishes in their Etsy shop. Full sized bottles are $8 and mini bottles are $3.50.

Products provided for honest review.

Beauty Blog Coalition 4th of July Competition!

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Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup

Hey there!

I hope everyone has a great weekend; check out what other beauty bloggers have been up to this week!

• The Click You're It! Holiday Eye Palette started an obsession! Check out Mama Fashionista's top picks from Smashbox Cosmetics.
• Retrodiva has a holy grail alert! If you have oily skin and are tired of the "makeup slide" you will need to check out her new holy grail must-have.
• Glitter.Gloss.Garbage changes her mind about her favorite travel atomizer. It's Flo and she's giving one away!
• BlushingNoir has found the perfect Summer lip color in the MAC Beth Ditto Collection! BOOYAH!!!
• Blushing Basics shares her [awkward] style evolution with you. So she had a few-several-different hair colors, so what?
• You know you should wear some sort of sunblock every day, but so many people just won't! Here are 10 effective alternatives to sun block for Summer, suggested by The Advice Sisters, that will save your skin without having to apply a traditional cream or lotion.
• If you are looking for the perfect sun-kissed blush- then Lola from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog wants to share her love of Chi Chi Liquid Blush from Susan Thompson Cosmetics. It is a gorgeous must-have blush for the summer months!
• Want to win the latest from Suave Beauty? Curls N Pearls is giving away three sets of Everlasting Sunshine Body Wash & Lotion! Just leave a comment to enter!
• Harshleen from BeautyTidbits lists her top summer beauty picks. Check out the makeup products she’s totally hooked on right now!
• TheFabZilla was surprised to see "Made in China" label from tarte's eyeshadow palette. Known to be cruelty-free, she asked the company regarding their no-animal testing policy. Read tarte's response as they explain the difference between "made" and "sold" in China.
• Stephanie Louise of All Things Beautiful is showing off some fab Pacifica fragrances, all perfect for travel! From California Star Jasmine to Hawaiian Ruby Guava, something will definitely catch your fancy!
• Its that time again.. see what Geniabeme got in her June Little Black Bag! Theres lots of pictures of all her goodies!
• Phyrra is entrenched in an epic Battle of the Taupes! See which Taupe comes out on top!
• Marcia from Beauty Info Zone is also entrenched in the Battle of the Taupes. She and Phyrra didn't pick the same taupe so come see what taupe comes out on top for her.
• Laura from My Newest Addiction shares photos and opinions on the Zoya Beach and Summer Pinterest Trio!
• Jessika from polish insomniac jumps into the Makeup Wars - Battle of the Taupe Shadows with her guns blazing - is her Wet n Wild shade a winner in your book?
• Freshly back from Palm Beach, the Beauty Professor shares swatches of ALL twelve shades of her latest foundation discovery from Le Metier de Beaute.
• Do you know how many Indie Polish Brands are out there? Gia of Bottles and Bottles of Polish found a list of 166 brands, with links included- see which ones you like, and support small businesses by rocking a fabulous manicure!
• The Makeup Wars have started! Several beauty bloggers are battling it out over who makes the best taupe eyeshadow. See what taupes that were sent to battle from Pammy Blogs Beauty's makeup collection. These Makeup Wars girls love their taupes! 
• Ro shows us how to achieve her simple summer makeup look on Creatively Yours by Ro.
• Zoya Isabel is a gorgeous shade of shimmery red...but what happens when it gets the doticure treatment?
• Happy Summer, everyone! Check out Anisha's California sunset inspired look using Sugarpill eyeshadows. It's fun, colorful, and oh-so-very wearable!
• Kim Porter is giving you the opportunity to win stylish Jamberry Nail Covers.  These easy to apply, stylishly designed nail covers will keep your nails on-point all summer long!
• At Midnight Manicures, check out Water Marbling with Patricia and see this nail art technique at it's best.
• Spontaneous Chic got to try out and and couldn't wait to post an Armour Beauty review.
• The Big Reveal has finally come, says Emily Hudspeth! Part 3 or "The After" of the makeover series for this soon to be new mom is up! Now is time to show her as an "after". Next up, her makeup lesson.
• The Crumpet and 5 other Super Brits have been doing a Superheroes and Villlains nail art challenge - check out her Wonder Woman nails here -
• Lynn at Oh So Lacquered does some nail art this week and reveals the inspiration behind a simple stripe accent nail.
• Beauty from Liz is excited, because Maxfactor decided to sell nailpolishes in Estonia. Of course she got Fantasy Fire, but what else, please read here.
• Check out Beauty and Fashion Tech's MAC Satin Taupe and NARS Lhasa swatches and makeup look in the Makeup Wars Battle of the Taupes!
• Girl Gloss reviews Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lip Color.
• BeautyJudy found a mate for her bottle of French's Spicy Brown mustard. Bye bye, hot dogs. No, seriously. Check out this indie polish!
• Cosmetically Challenged says summer doesn't mean you can't wear foundation! Tinted Moisturizers allow you stay beautiful and protect you from the sun.
• Get a bronzed glow without the sun damage. Enter to win Borghese Splendore Body Bronzer from Lipgloss Break!
• Mina finally found a natural bar soap she loves, head over to Fabulous Awesomeness to see what she thinks of Reviva Labs Seaweed Soap!
• The weather in Estonia is getting warmer and warmer and so Miss L from Beauty by Miss L decided to do a bright summery water marble mani.
• Want big hair with lots of oomph? Hello Dollface tries new BangStyle for voluminous hair.
• Nails Beautiqued is showing how nailart doesn't have to be difficult.  Nail Modes to the rescue!
• Perilously Pale has found her perfect pinky nude with Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Beige.

Sally Hansen Rock of Ages Salon Effects - Star Quality

Hi there!

TGIF! Today I have something super fun to show you. This is one of the new Sally Hansen Rock of Ages Nail Strips designs. This design is called Star Quality. It is a bright fuchsia with an all over navy blue star design. The stars look like they are distressed / faded, giving it a really edgy feel. 

Each Salon Effects kit includes 16 nail strips, a cuticle stick, mini file/buffer and easy to follow instructions on how to apply. These last up to 10 days, and they're great for the girl on the go, because they require no dry time! Just apply the strips, file the excess from the edge, and you're good to go. They can be removed with nail polish remover.

Ready to see Star Quality?

Natural Light Indoors

Direct Sunlight

Shade

I really like this design! I wore it all of last weekend (I don't think my workplace would appreciate bright pink nails with stars, haha!) But they were very fun to wear over the weekend, and I got a ton of compliments on them.

Best part; they were very easy to apply! Fortunately, I am getting better at applying nail strips, I didn't have any wrinkles this time (yay!) you know what they say - practice makes perfect. I think that beginners would not have any problems applying these and having great results.

The Rock of Ages Salon Effects are available for $9.99 each and are available wherever Sally Hansen products are sold.

What do you guys think about Star Quality? Will you be picking up this design or any of the other Rock of Ages Salon Effects? I have a few more to show you too, so keep your eyes open for those upcoming posts!

*Products provided by company / PR for review.

Simple Stripes

Hey people!

Happy Thursday! I have been trying to work on my nail art skills recently. I feel like you guys want to see more of that (well, I gather this from the amount of love I get from any post that shows nail art!) 

So here I am, taking baby steps into the world of nail art, and today I am showing you a simple stripe design that I did as an accent nail.

I used Essie Sand Tropez, OPI Red Lights Ahead..Where? and Jessica Cosmetics Dazed Dahlia for this look. 

Are you ready for my inspiration?? 

This shirt. 

I know I know, inspired by a shirt (which my twin got for me - so if you're reading this, thanks Ab!) But I love the wide stripes and bold colors with a neutral. So there you have it! 

I hope you guys liked my simple stripe mani, I did cheat a little bit and use tape to get clean lines. I'm not THAT good yet! ;) 

*Some of the products in this post were sent by the company / PR for review

NYC Matte Me Crazy over Lady Sings the Blues

Hey people!

Today's post is yesterday's manicure, but MATTIFIED! I was wearing Lady Sings the Blues when I said to myself  "How cool would this look matte?" Well here you have the product of that thought!

I used the new NYC Matte Me Crazy Mattifying Top Coat to get the perfect matte effect on top of LSTB. I loved watching the base transform from glossy to matte with one coat of Matte Me Crazy. Check out pictures below!

This top coat worked really quickly, and it made a very even matte finish on top of Lady Sings the Blues. I love the result, I think it looks awesome! I just used one coat of Matte Me Crazy on top of my existing manicure and it worked great and dried fast.

What do you guys think about this matte look? If you want to achieve something similar, be sure to pick up the new NYC Matte Me Crazy top coat!

*NYC Matte Me Crazy top coat provided by company / PR for review. 

Deborah Lippmann - Lady Sings the Blues

Hey there!

Today I am showing you something that has been on my wishlist forever, but just finally got around to owning through a swap. This is Deborah Lippmann Lady Sings the Blues. It is a gorgeous navy packed with large hex and smaller blue glitter. Take a look at this stunning blue!

*Dies* How pretty is this? I love how the glitter is suspended in the base of the polish, almost giving it a 'jelly sandwich' effect. Formula was awesome, it was perfect in two coats, the base was so creamy! 

Best part is I didn't have to place the glitter anywhere, what you see is what you get, and I just love love love the end result!

What are you thinking about Lady Sings the Blues? I was afraid this would be too close to Across the Universe, but they are SO different, so if that is stopping you from getting this, don't let it- they are gorgeous in their own ways!

My Favorite Red!

Hello!

I hope you guys are enjoying these 'favorite' posts as much as I am enjoying doing them! I love to look through what I have and pick out my absolute favorite, it's so fun! Today I am showing you my all time favorite red.

This one was hard to narrow down because there are SO many great reds out there, and I love them all! But after much deliberation, I came down to my hands down favorite. This is Rescue Beauty Lounge Bangin.

I love this red for more than just the color, which is amazingly hot. But the formula on Bangin is what put it above the other reds in my collection. Upon the first coat of application, you get the bottle color. I don't know how many other reds I can say that about. Needing only two flawless coats, this polish is totally BANGIN!

I also love how this polish makes me feel when I wear it. Which is super sexy. Everyone needs a go-to red polish that makes them feel that way, and this one is mine.

If you like this and can't live without it, I strongly suggest you head over to http://www.rescuebeauty.com/ and pick yourself up a bottle. The inventory is running low and once this baby is sold out, it's gone forever.

Thoughts on my favorite red? Please tell me what yours is!

Beauty Blogger Weekly Roundup

Hey There! See what other beaty bloggers have been posting about this week! :) Have a great weekend!

• Is your hair and skin dry and damaged? MyStyleBell explains the difference between Argan Oil and Grapeseed Oil and explains which one is better for your hair.
• Are you interested in trying a monthly sample service for beauty products? Emily has tried a few and was happy with the first impression of Sample Society by beautybar.com. See what came in the June Sample Society box!
• Everything has a scent, even cold!  Designer Serge Lutens celebrates it in his avant-garde, new fragrance, l'eau Froide. Alison Blackman of the Advice Sisters checks out the fragrance and gives a report.  Cool yourself all Summer long!
• Miss L from Beauty by Miss L tried L´Oreal Youth Code Luminize Super Serum and now shares her thoughts about it.
• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom showcases polishes inspired by the movie Snow White and the Huntsman.
• Glitter.Gloss.Garbage has swatches of MAC Casual Colour.
• Brooke from BlushingNoir shows you what is in her first (and second!) Little Black Bag with this open box video!
• BeautyJudy wear-tests, reviews and shares swatches of Dermelect's new ME Anti-Aging Color Nail Lacquers. Do theydeliver on the company's promise of chip-resistance and nail strengthening? Find out!
• BeautyTidbits is giving away a bunch of new NIVEA skincare goodies and a trendy beach tote to get you ready for the beach season!
• Phyrra brings you the best in bright hair from Premiere Beauty Orlando.
• The Pink Sith yammers on about mermaids and cable TV, but she shows you some awesome pictures of Models Own Nail Polish in Indian Ocean while she does it.
• Take the headache out of nail art and try this simple trick from Blushing Basics.
• Are you looking for a great peel for summer-ready glowing skin? Lola from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is a huge fan of Suki Renewal Bio-Surfacing Facial Peel because it's natural, vegan, and highly effective!
• There are some big-name must-haves out there, but when you shop locally a whole new world can open up for a beauty enthusiast! Follow Bailey around a farmers market and see what local beauty she finds.
• Beauty Info Zone wants to teach you about double cleansing with Dermalogica PreCleanse. They also want one US reader to win the product to see how great it is for themselves.
• Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at some truly odd beauty items with The 8 Strangest Beauty Products.
• Girl Gloss has a MAC Casual Colour Collection Swatch of the Shade Keep it Casual.
• How do you remove your makeup? TheFabZilla tried a gamut of ways but got hooked with Micellar water. Check out her recent faves.
• It is Giveaway time over at Pammy Blogs Beauty! So, head on over to enter to win a Total Beauty Collection sample box!
• Polarbelle spends a little time getting her nautical on with the Mac Hey, Sailor eyeshadows.
• Nails and Noms shows us some pretties from the new indie kid on the block, Cirque Nail Polish with their Dark Horse Collection!
• The Makeup Divas shares swatches and reviews MAC Ditto Shade & Smoke Shadow Liners.
• Have you been searching for a Polish that wears like a Gel? Midnight Manicures presents Dazzle Dry, it's vegan, big 5-Free and dries in 5 minutes!
• Want a tan without the wrinkles? Lipgloss Break reviews Dr. Dennis Gross's New Glow Pad sunless tanning towels.
• Playing Russian Roulette with your Hair? Cosmetically Challenged gives you three tips to help keep you and your hair safe.
• Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful is traveling across the country & shows you the L'Occitane Verbena Sachet & Fragrance/Gloss Duo that are traveling must haves!
• Gia of Bottles and Bottles of Polish wore 3 purple polishes at the same time- check out how amazing they looked together
• Where the party at? Lynn shows you the After Party on her nails over at Oh So Lacquered.
• Always on the search for great makeup, Christina of Curls N Pearls shares a review of the RevitaLash Spotlight Highlighting Pencil. Check out what she thinks!
• Nails Beautiqued has some summertime fun mouthwatering hues for your nails?  Checkout Jessica Gelato Maio Collection.
• Always looking for the best in skin care, Spontaneous Chick posted 4 avocado face masks that work.
• Hello Dollface copies Julianne Hough's natural makeup for a pretty daytime look. Will you see Rock of Ages this weekend?
• Geniabeme has a bright FOTD using Kiss My Sass Cosmetics!
• Do you believe in happy endings? Mina of Fabulous Awesomeness swatches the Fairytale Collection by Cult Nails!
• Katia-Blondycandy went to Beauty Trend Show at Nordstrom in South Coast Plaza and was lucky to get two great makeovers from YSL and Guerlain. Watch her funny photos and read advices from best makeup artists.
• Want a colorful, dramatic, and edgy look? Nancy from The Dark Side of Beauty shows us how to create it with the Sugarpill Burning Heart palette!
• Perilously Pale shows us how to achieve the on trend anti-smokey eye look with the new Maybelline New York Luminous Lights Quads.
• Beauty from Liz shows beauty products that she has purchased in May. Maybe it is interesting to see what you can buy when you live in Estonia?

Shopping in My Stash; Essie - Your Hut or Mine?

Hello there!

I am trying this new thing.. it's called 'shopping in my stash' where I wear polishes that I already own, instead of buying new ones. What a strange idea! Haha! But I love that this is giving me a way to go through my stash and use polishes a second or third time and give them the love that they so derserve!

Today's pick is Essie Your Hut of Mine? This came out last summer in the Resort Collection. This is a great medium pink with super pretty shimmer, let's check it out.

I just love this! When the collection first came out I knew that this polish had to be mine. The pink is unlike any other pink I own, it is a grown up pink without being boring, and the shimmer is gorgeous.

Formula was excellent, what you see above is two coats, and dry time was great too! I have been in a hurry with my manicures lately, so I love me a polish that dries quick and looks great.

What do you guys think about Your Hut or Mine? Do you own this? If not, and you want to own it, it can still be found for a reasonable price on ebay & Amazon.

Orly - After Party

Hello people!

Today I have a super gorgoeus polish to show you. This is Orly After Party  from the Summer 2012 Feel the Vibe collection. In a collection of neons, this one stood out as the oddball, but definitely not in a bad way, no no, this is an awesome oddball! Take a look.

This is a black that seems really dark purple because of all the crazy shimmer. It is packed with purple, pink and blue shimmer. Super gorgeous. I used two coats for the photos above, and it dries kind of matte, so a glossy top coat is a must to make it shine!

What do you guys think about After Party? Have you picked this up or any other colors from the Feel the Vibe Collection? If so, which ones? :)

Barielle Giveaway!

Hi wonderful readers!

I have a great giveaway for everyone sponsored by Barielle. If you haven't entered their BFF sweepstakes yet on Facebook you should totally do so here. Anywho, Barielle was kind enough to provide me with the BFF prize pack to give away to one lucky reader! Check out the details below!

Up for grabs is:

3 Barielle Treatments

Nail Strengthener Cream

Nail Rebuilding Protein 

Speed Dry Manicure Extender

3 Barielle Shades

Sky's The Limit (shown here)

Star Child

Island Breeze

Woo, talk about one amazing prize! I've never used these treatments before, but if they are anything like the nail polish, I'm sure they are amazing!  Fill out the Rafflecopter below to enter! :D

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