Fall Nail Polish Picks - Bronze/Metallics, Reds/Raspberries, & Darks

 

Fall & Winter is the time for dark nail polish which are my favorite! I've included a few of my top fall nail polish picks.

Featuring: Bronze/Metallics, Reds/Raspberries, & Darks.

 

Left to Right: Orly Buried Treasure, Essence Just In Case, Finger Paints Artist's Inspiration, Pure Ice Risk Taker, OPI Russian Navy, OPI Lincoln Park After Dark, ULTA Smoke Screen, OPI Bogota Blackberry, Essence Plum Perfect, China Glaze Awakening

 

Left to Right: Pure Ice Risk Taker, Orly Buried Treasure, Essence Just In Case, Finger Paints Artist's Inspiration

Left to Right: Essence Plum Perfect, OPI Bogota Blackberry, China Glaze Awakening

Left to Right: ULTA Smoke Screen, OPI Russian Navy, OPI Lincoln Park After Dark

 

 

You can take a look at my nail polish collection here.

 

XOXO


Coming Soon: Nail polish swatches!
 

 

Currently Coveting - Fall Nail Polish (Featuring OPI & Essie)

Fall is the time for dark nail polish, cozy sweaters, thick scarves, boots, & playing in the leaves.

 

The nail polish colors that I'm craving for fall are black, blood red, navy, olive green, slate, raspberry, & plum.

 

 

 

 

 

OPI Left to Right: Black Cherry Chutney, Lady in Black, You Don't Know Jacques!, Visions of Love

 

Essie Left to Right: After School Boy Blazer, Armed & Ready, Cashmere Bathrobe, Shearling Darling

 

 

What nail polish colors are you craving for fall?


XOXO


You can take a look at my past "Currently Coveting" postings below:
Baby Pink & Glowy Skin (Featuring Illamasca, YSL, Hourglass, Mac, & Dior)
 

Burgundy, Cognac, Burnt Orange, Tortoise, & Gold (Featuring Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Express, & Macy's)

 

Coming Soon: Mac Haul & Fall Nail Polish Picks from my Nail Polish Collection.

Collective Beauty Haul & Review - February, March, April, and May 2013

Hello!


This is going to be a collective haul and mini review of the items that I've bought the past few months. I will be breaking this into categories and giving my opinion on each item since I've been able to use these products.

Here is my beauty version:

 

Clockwise from the Top: Urban Decay All Lighter Setting Spray, MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb, MAC 219 Brush, MAC 210 Brush, MAC Powder Blush in Pink Tea, MAC Extra Dimension Eye Shadow in Stolen Moment, MAC MSF Natural in Light Plus, and Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait.

                  

Left to Right: Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, MAC MSF Natural in Light Plus, MAC Powder Blush in Pink Tea, MAC Extra Dimension Eye Shadow in Stolen Moment, and MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb.

Left to Right: Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, MAC MSF Natural in Light Plus, MAC Powder Blush in Pink Tea, MAC Extra Dimension Eye Shadow in Stolen Moment, and MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb.



Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray ($29) - I've had my eye on this product for over a year and decided to purchase it finally when I had a 20% coupon for Ulta. I've put this product to the test since I've bought it and I was pleasantly surprised. I think that this is a good investment to extend the wear of your makeup. This definitely doesn't hold up if you work out with your makeup though. I've worn this to a wedding I was recently in and my makeup looked practically the same when I took it off at midnight compared to when I put it on twelve hours earlier. I haven't tested the claim of sixteen hour wear however since my makeup has never been on for that long.

Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait ($4 originally $8) - This is my second lip butter, however in a more natural color. I really like this product and the color is nice for everyday. I'm sure you've heard this before but it's a nice mix of a lipstick and a lip gloss - the color with the shine. This only wears a few hours on me before I need to reapply. I recommend buying these when they are on sale.

MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in Light Plus ($30) - This is another product that I've had my eyes on for over a year. I decided that once I ran out of my Mac Blot Powder, then I would purchase this in my shade. I enjoy this as a powder to set my liquid foundation as well as a powder foundation alone to even out my skin complexion.

MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb ($20.50 originally $30) - This was a product that I was interested in when it was first released, however it was a little out of my price range at the time. I found this at a local CCO. This is my first powder highlight and it is a beautiful color.

MAC Powder Blush in Pink Tea ($14.75 originally $20) - I passed this up when it was released in the Tres Cheek collection because I was already buying two blushes from that collection at the time. I found this at the CCO and thought that this would be a great neutral color to compliment any eye makeup look. This is a beautiful color to add a subtle flush to the cheeks.

MAC Extra Dimension Eye Shadow in Stolen Moment ($13.75 originally $19.50) - This is the first eye shadow that I've bought from MAC. I found this during the same trip to the CCO as the other products mentioned earlier. I think that this is a very versatile shade because I've used this on the entire lid and just in the crease with other colors. I've heard that this is similar to the shade Satin Taupe from Mac which is permanent if you can't find this specific shade at your local CCO.

Mac 219 Brush ($25) - I've wanted this brush for a while and I absolutely love it. I had to exchange it for another one after a few weeks of using it because the ferrule came loose even thought I never exposed it to water. I've deep cleaned the replacement, however, and I've had no problems. This is great for creating a cut crease as well as lining underneath the lash line without overdoing it.

Mac 210 Brush ($19) - Ever since I purchased the 211 brush I've never been truly happy with the way my blacktrack fluidline applied. I've since used the 211 for concealer application. This is the perfect brush for creating a thin line on the lashline and building it up. The handle of the brush is so tiny, I feel like I might break it!




The Container Store Clear Acrylic Cubes ($14.99 each) - I decided a few months ago that I wanted a new makeup storage. I've loved the look of the clear acrylic cubes to store makeup and decided to buy some when I visited a semi-local Container Store. I bought three and think that it is perfect for the amount of makeup that I have right now.

Sorry for the not so great picture quality. I forgot to photograph these the same day I photographed the rest of the products. It's been really rainy today.

 OPI Nail Polish in Tickle My France-y ($7) - I bought this nail polish on a whim a few months back, however I haven't used it yet. This is a neutral pink shade that will look great for a subtle color to your nails. I can't wait to try this. I will keep you updated!

 

This was another product that I had to take on a picture of on a rainy day.

That's all for my beauty haul & mini review. Check back for my jewelry & shoe version which will be up in the next couple of days!

 

 

XOXO

 

Nail Polish Collection & Upcoming Reviews

I've decided that I have way too many nail polishes. Most of the bottles have been ignored & I thought if I blogged about them, I would use them more. Here are all of the nail polishes that my mom and I have collected over the years.

China Glaze:

Left to right: CG in the City, Haunting, Ruby Pumps, Awakening, Chiaroscuro

Essie:

Left to right: Lady Like, A-list, Tart Deco, Lapis Of Luxury, Barefoot in Blue


Sally Hansen:

 Left to right: Cocktail Party, Pardon my French, Stormy Blue, Shrimply Divine

Left to right: Sacred Scarlet, Sparkling Champagne, Amazing Amethyst




OPI:

Left to right: Russian Navy, Bogota Blackberry, Lincoln Park After Dark




Nicole by OPI:

Left to right: Sheer Fun, Have a Heart, Play Fair




Wet n Wild:

Left to right: Hannah Pinktana, Clear Coat, The Wonder Yellows, Teal or No Teal

Left to right: Kaleidoscope, Base Coat




N.Y.C:

Left to right: Pink Promenade Creme, Long Wearing Clear, Venomous




Revlon:

Left to right: Pretty in Papaya, Raspberry Rapture




Pure Ice:

Left to right: Risk Taker, Feeling Hot




Orly:

Left to right: Top 2 Bottom, Buried Treasure, No Bite




Essence:

Left to right: Just in Case, Plum Perfect, Walk of Fame




Q Collection:

Left to Right: Silver Glitter, Rossette




ULTA:

Smoke Screen




L'oreal:

I Pink I'm in Love




Wild and Crazy:

Jealousy




Finger Paints:

Artist's Inspiration




Jesse's Girl:

North Star




Confetti:

Dance Party Pink




L.A. Colors:

Energy Source




L.A. Colors Art Deco:

Left to right: White, Black




Bon Bons:

Glittery Burgundy




So in addition to these pictures, I will be taking pictures of the polishes on my nails. I will be reviewing them and letting you know what I think of each shade. Let me know if there is one in particular that you'd like me to wear and review. I plan to get to all of these at some point!

Is there any nail polishes that I should buy? Maybe after I've went through some of these!

XOXO

blogruary day 19 - products with fun names

I thought a cute blog post would be products that I want to buy mainly (or only) based upon their names!

Nice knickers (benefit lipstick)

Pink poodle (mac lipglass)

Wonderstruck (mac lustreglass)

Sushi flower (mac eye shadow)

Knight divine (mac eye shadow)

Pink in love (dior blush)

Frankly i don't give a-dam (sephora by opi nail polish)

This was not as easy as I was expecting it to be. Mainly due to the fact that I had to search online in each different category and brand to find cute names. I heard about the benefit lipstick from a YouTube video which was the inspiration for this blog post.

XOXO