Fierce Friday: Party On My Yacht

Good Evening Babes! I know its been a while, but I know you all understand that life happens. I have Party On My Yacht by Pretty & Polished to share with you this evening. Chels of Pretty n Polished and the creator of this lovely gem said the name came from the gorgeous champagne colored sparkles and brightly colored "summer shore" colors. Application and formula was amazing and it took 3 thin coats to reach full opacity. There's gold, purple, green, and hot pink glitters, along with blue bar glitter packed in a milky white base. I topped it off with a nice coat of SV and it was perfectly smooth. The first 2 pictures are taken outside in natural sunlight, the last picture is indoors.

What do you think of POMY? I can tell you that I was DROOLING for this baby and it didn't disappoint! If you like what you see in the pictures then you will love it in person because its even better! You can purchase POMY along with a large assortment of Chels other frankens on her Etsy Shop. She has full size and mini bottles available for purchase. Thanks for stopping by and reading what I have to share :o)


Kisses
Marketta

Readers Request: Essie Ruby Slippers

Good Afternoon Babes! Today I have a readers request from the lovely Maria from Nails Made Simple. A few of my fellow bloggers and I were talking about polish on Twitter and Ruby Slippers came up. I said that I have it  but haven't swatched it yet. Maria asked if I could so she could see it on a similar skin tone, so of course I said yes because she's such a sweetheart. Essie's Ruby Slippers is an amazing red jelly packed with red, golden copper, and very sparse silver glitter. The golden copper glitter is what gives it that "glow from within" look and a lot of depth. The formula is pretty good for an intense glitter and was fully opaque in 2 easy coats. A little wait time is suggested between coats or you will have some drag going on. Dry time was reasonable, but it does dry a little dull with texture, so a nice thick tc (I used SV) is necessary. RS is very much on the HTF side and is the original Ruby Slippers released. OK enough of the rambling and onto the swatches...

This polish is 10x as amazing in person, and I definitely consider it to be a necessary part of every polish addicts collection! I'm not crazy about red but I love this! The last picture is intentionally blurry so that you can see at least some of the copper that is VERY much there in person. What do you think of Ruby Slippers? Thanks for stopping by :o)


Kisses
Marketta

Revlon Whimsical

Good Morning Babes! Today I have a longtime lemming of mine to share with you, well kind of lol. I've wanted GITA for a while now, and if you follow me on Twitter you've seen me mention it from time to time. I just couldn't bring myself to pay almost $20 (well more actually when you calculate in shipping) for a single lacquer when so many great collections have been coming out and I payed that much for the China Glaze and Color Club holiday collections among others. Thank goodness for Revlon and their dupe spree they've been on this year. They've been on a mission slaying these DL's and this time I reap the benefits. Whimsical is an exact dupe for Glitter in the Air by Deborah Lippmann, and my friend Mandy from MandysSecrets (don't sleep on her blog, its amazing) sent it to me as a Christmas gift! Whimsical will never be opaque, so its best when layered. I originally wanted to layer it over Bikini Bottom by Rescue Beauty Lounge because its the exact same color as the base, but those bad boys are the same price as DL, so I will pass on that lol. So I went hunting and found Sea Spray by China Glaze, and have been holding onto it for months until the day where I could splurge on GITA. So thanks to Mandy my lemming has more than been cured! Sea Spray is a light blue toned grey with a gorgeous subtle silver micro shimmer. I love this color so much and can't believe I'm just now swatching it. The formula on this baby is amazing and fully opaque in 1 coat! Can you believe that? A light color with a 1 coat formula! Then I layered 1 coat of Whimsical over SS and I'm in love. I had to persuade the glitter to come out and play but besides that application was no problem. Next time I will add another coat for more glitter but for now I am loving it just like this. Onto the yumminess...

Are you in love? I know I am! My 2 favorite colors in 1 lacquer is love at first sight for me! The fact that its amazing is just the cherry on top! I will swatch Sea Spray on its own and share it on another day, because its just to gorg to not revisit and play with. Ahhh Whimsical is finally mine! Thanks Mandy Girl! Thanks for stopping by to see what I have going on today at P.P.A. :o)


Kisses
Marketta

Pink Wednesday!

I'M BAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCKKKK LOL! Good Afternoon Babes! Its feels like its been foreverrrrrr! I went to Florida to spend Christmas with my family for a little over 2 weeks and just got back a few days ago. What better day to come back than to a Pink Wednesday? What I'm sharing with you today is Excuse Moi! from the OPI Muppet's Collection. Excuse Moi! has a pink jelly base packed with pink and silver micro glitter, and bigger yellow, pink, green, red, silver and blue glitter. The formula was a tiny bit thick, but not goopy like NOPI Wear Something Spar-Kylie (which I think would be a dupe of EM if you eliminate all the glitter except for pink) which was super goopy. Application was very good on this beauty, and was fully opaque in just 2 coats. Dry time was very good, but it dried a little on the dull and textured side. EM is top coat hungry and required 2 coats of SV to get a smooth shiny finish.

I looooooove this so much! Its special to me because it was my #1 pick from the entire collection, and my sister Jessica bought it for me for Christmas. I know everyone has swatched it but I don't care, I haven't so I'm sharing it today ;o) . Thanks for stopping by and letting me share this sparkly Pink Wednesday mani with you!


Kisses
Marketta

12 Days of Christmas: Glitter Nails

Good Morning Babes! Today is day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas challenge. Glitter Nails is what today's poison is. Since today is Wednesday I was going to do a pink glitter, but decided to stick with the holiday mani's and maybe I will post the pink glitter later :o) . Disco Dolls by NOPI from the Kardashian Kolor Collection has a sheer gold base jammed packed with a rainbow assortment of glitter. This is one of Khloe's colors and she described it as looking like a disco ball exploded. For the swatches below I used 2 coats to reach opacity and 2 coats of SV as my tc.

My Challenge Mates:
Carolina - Colores de Carol

Tera - Nails in Nippon

Marta - Chit Chat Nails 

 

What are your thoughts on Disco Dolls? I'm not a gold fan at all but I do really like this polish. Unfortunately I don't think its at all flattering against my skin tone :o( . Don't forget to head over and check out the glitta that my challenge mates posted: Tera, Marta and Carolina. Thanks for reading and see you tomorrow for our first My Choice day.


Kisses
Marketta

12 Days of Christmas: Silver Nails

Good Morning Babes! Today is day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas challenge and up today is Silver Nails. I used 1 coat of Zoya Trixie and my base, layered on 1 coat of OPI Crown Me Already, and a nice thick coat of SV as my tc. I couldn't resist adding a little bit of glitta to bling out this mani. I actually bought Trixie a while ago because I didn't own a silver, and I wanted a really good one that I could paint and stamp with.

My Challenge Mates:
Carolina - Colores de Carol

Tera - Nails in Nippon

Marta - Chit Chat Nails 

What do you think of this combo? I think it would be a fun NYE mani. Don't forget to stop by to see what Tera, Marta and Carolina came up with today for their silver nails, and if you aren't already following their amazing blogs don't hesitate to click that follow button! Thanks for stopping by and see you tomorrow for Green Nails!


Kisses
Marketta

Ozotic 528

Good Morning Babes! Today I have a one of my biggest lemmings to share with you, Ozotic 528! 528 has a clear base packed with green, pink, purple, and blue glitter. This is absolutely amazing, just tons of fun in a bottle! This beauty was a surprise that I got in my box when I ordered aEngland Lady of the Lake from Leah Ann over at Llarowe! I literally screamed when I opened up the box because 528 (along with 532) are the 2 Ozotics that I have just been drooling over! If you aren't familiar with Llarowe she's a US stockist of hard to get and international brands (aEngland, Ozotic/Picture Polish, Glitter Gal, Hits, Ludurana, and now Lynnderella). Don't forget to follow her on Twitter and FB to stay up to date on what she has going on. Ok, for the swatches below I used 1 coat of OPI Black Onyx (seriously opaque in 1 freaking coat!!!), 1 coat of 528, and no tc.

What do you think of the lovely 528? I'm going to try layering it over some of the other colors that are packed in here to see what it looks like and what colors really pop. I wonder what it would look like over pink or purple... Hmmm I can't wait to try those combo's out! IRL this looks 20x better, I promise its nothing short of amazing! Thanks for stopping by to let me share with you and enjoy your Sunday :o)


Kisses
Marketta

Simply Sweet Sundays

Good Afternoon Babes! Today I have Deborah Lippmann's Some Enchanted Evening to share with you. S.E.E. has a clear base with rose pink glitter and hexi's. I layered 1 coat over 2 coats of OPI's Steady As She Rose. Application and formula were really good, and it dries fast and smooth with no bumps. This is the perfect glitter for someone that isn't to crazy about glitter, its very soft and delicate and could probably even be worn to work. For the pictures below I used to tc as it was very glossy on its own.

Just for fun I really had to try mattifying this look and I must say that I really fell in love with it like this...

What do you think of Some Enchanted Evening? I really love this and I'm mad that its gone untried for so long. Enjoy your Sunday and thanks for stopping by :o)


Kisses
Marketta

Lynnderella Shape Shifter

Good Morning Babes and happy Saturday! Today I have Lynnderella's Shape Shifter to share with you. Shape Shifter is a clear base with multiple sizes of silver holographic hexagons and squares, micro glitter, hearts, stars, diamonds, crescent moons, flowers, butterflies, and bars! I layered SS over 2 coats of OPI's Black Onyx. Tell me that this polish is not CRAY CRAY! I almost passed up on this one when I placed my order back in September and I'm so glad I didn't because I would have been mad at myself. I topped it off with 1 coat of SV and was good to go. Application was super easy for this to be such a jammed packed glitter. Onto the awesomeness...

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What do you think about Shape Shifter? I'm absolutely crazy about this polish! Thanks for stopping by babes and enjoy your Saturday!


Kisses
Marketta

Bettina Haze with a side of Lynnderella

Good Morning Babes! Today I have Bettina Haze and Lynnderella's Mercurial. Haze is a lovely lavender cream polish with an amazing formula that's opaque at 2 coats. Dry time is fast as are most Bettina's, and it dries to a nice glossy finish. Mercurial has multiple sizes and shapes of gunmetal, black, silver and lavender hexagons and squares in a metallic dark grey base. I used Mercurial only on my accent/ring finger and it took 3 coats to reach opacity. Dry time was a little on the slow side but I sped that up with some SV which also gave it a smooth surface.



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I accented with Mercurial because I thought the purple in it would add a little edge to Haze which is a delicate color. I got a lot of compliments on this mani, and I really love it. What do you think of Haze and Mercurial? Thanks for stopping by.

Kisses
Marketta

Orly Rock Solid

Good Morning Babes! Rock Solid from Orly's Mineral FX Collection is what I have to share with you today. Initially I wasn't interested in this polish at all, but after reading rave reviews and then seeing how good it looked on my fellow brown girl bloggers I decided to give it  try. I was browsing through ULTA and I walked past the Orly display and just glanced at it and there sat 1 Fowl Play and 1 Rock Solid, and let me tell you that they are ALWAYS sold out so I snatched them up. Rock solid is a gunmetal grey with the same color glitter along with a rainbow assortment of glitter. When you were little did you ever see those rocks that looked like they had diamond particles embedded in them? That's what Rock Solid reminds me of so the name is very fitting. For the pictures below I used 2 coats of RS and 1 coat of SV. Application was really good, and so was the formula and dry time. 

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I really like Rock Solid, its very interesting and I don't own another like it. What do you think of Rock Solid? Thanks for stopping by so that I could share with you :)


Kisses
Marketta

Color Club Untamed Luxury

Good Morning Babes! Today I have Color Club's Untamed Luxury. Untamed Luxury is has a sheer turquoise green base packed with green and blue glitter. I used 3 thin coats to reach opacity for these swatches. Dry time is really fast, but it dries very gritty so you will need a thick glossy TC. Application  was easy and the formula is actually really good for it to be so jammed packed with glitter. I used 2 coats of SV to get a nice smooth glossy finish.

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I really like this color! Its definitely not for everyday because its very in your face, but maybe a night out or on the weekend. What do you think of Untamed Luxury? Thanks for stopping by!


Kisses
Marketta

China Glaze It's Alive!

Good Morning Babes! It's Alive is one the polishes from China Glazes 2011 Halloween Collection, the star of the collection in my opinion. The base is a sheer shimmery muddy grass green with small and big green glitter in it. To reach opacity I needed 2 coats and the formula was no problem at all for it to be so jammed packed with glitter. I would recommend a little wait in between coats to prevent dragging, and 2 coats of SV (or a thick top coat) because it dries gritty and rough (I used 1 for the swatches but should have used 2 because it was still a little gritty).

What do you think of It's Alive? I know its been swatched by everyone but I've had it for a while and had to do it before Halloween. I Love It :)  Thanks for stopping by!

Kisses

Marketta

Creepy Pumpkin

Good Morning Babes! So I finally got around to doing another Halloween manicure, I've just been so uninspired. Anyhoo what I have for you today is Fantasy Makers Creepy Pumpkin by Wet n Wild. Creepy Pumpkin which is actually not creepy at all, is a orange jelly base packed with orange glitter. The formula is very thick and goopy, and you will need to allow a little bit of dry time in between coats or you will have to remove and start over again because it will drag horribly. I used 3 coats and there was still some visible nail line, but with this polish I actually think it doesn't look bad. I topped it off with INM Out the Door and let it sit for about 10 minutes, and then I stamped with BM 225 with Konad special polish in black. I used Seche as my top coat and I really like how it came out. You will need to use a good top coat because it dries a little gritty.

Here's Creepy Pumpkin on its own. I actually really like this a lot despite the bad formula.

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What do you think about Creepy Pumpkin? It can be found at ULTA and other places like Walgreens for $1.99. Thanks for stopping by :)


Kisses
Marketta

Simply Sweet Sundays: Revlon Starry Pink

Good Morning Babes! What I have for you is the amazing Starry Pink from the Revlon Expressionists Collection. Starry Pink has a sheer soft baby pink base with small silver and silver hexi glitter. The formula is easy to work with and builds to opacity in 3 thin coats. I used Seche as my coat was good to go.

I know Starry Pink has been seen swatched all over the place but I haven't yet so here it is :)  I love how it looks against my pecan brown skin tone! What do you think about Starry Pink?


Kisses
Marketta

H&M Hello Kitty Corall Summer

Good Morning Babes and happy Saturday! Today I have Corall Summer for you from the Hello Kitty Collection by H&M. I have been lemming for this for months and recently got it in a swap :) . Corall Summer is a dusty blue with just a teeny tiny splash of teal cream polish. An absolutely amazing formula that dries fast to a nice shiny finish. In these pictures I used 2 coats to reach opacity, and no top coat.

And just to add a little bit of fun I added 2 coats of Revlon's Blue Mosaic from the Limited Edition Expressionists Collection, and INM Out the Door as my top coat. Blue Mosaic has a clear base packed with small blue, silver hexi, green hexi, and blue hexi glitter.

I absolutely love this polish, and it looks much better in person! What do you think of Corall Summer and Blue Mosaic? I also changed around the way my page looks, I wanted something simpler as far as color scheme. Like? Thanks for stopping by :)


Kisses
Marketta

Nails Inc Special Effects 3D Glitter Collection

Today I have four polishes by Nails Inc. to show you. Fitzroy Square, Bloomsbury Square, Connaught Square, and Sloane Square are part of the collection new to Sephora. I've never tried Nails Inc. so I was pretty excited to try these out. For each polish I used Kensington Caviar base coat (by Nails Inc. which is supposed to prevent staining and very good for your nails), two coats of polish and 1 coat of Seche to finish it off.

Connaught Square - a clear base with blue and chunky purple glitter. Very easy to work with for such a jammed packed glitter polish. Cleanup was piece of cake piece of pie, you don't have to worry about using the foil method for any of these.

Fitzroy Square - a clear base polish with green glitter and chunky teal glitter. I personally think this is the star of the collection. I was very surprised that I loved it so much because I was just thinking green, but its really more of a turquoise. Very beautiful color that was very easy to work with!

Bloomsbury Square - a clear base with purple glitter and chunky red glitter. I didn't like this one at all. I think that the red glitter was to overpowering of the purple, maybe hints here and there would have been better. It could just be that I didn't like it on my skin tone, but either way I didn't like this one at all. This one also had the only hard to work with formula, it was the most difficult buy very thick and goopy. Also, this one was the only one that the glitter was a bit of a nightmare to clean up and dry time was slow...



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Sloane Square - a clear base with silver glitter and chunky iridescent glitter. This polish was very easy to work with but is definitely a layering polish. It doesn't build to opacity easily like the others but I think it would look really good layered on top of OPI's Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees.

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My only major complaint is the brush which is really soft and flimsy. I'm definitely not jumping for joy over this collection, so I think I will just try some of Nails Inc. regular polishes and stay away from their glitters until I'm wowed. The sun is back in hiding, so getting good pictures really sucked and I wasn't really happy with any of them but I wanted you to see this collection. What do you think of this collection?


Kisses
Marketta