Tag: nails

NARS Opaque Nail Polish in Galion

I have always adored OPI’s Lincoln Park After Dark, so a statement polish in grey or black doesn’t really scare me.  That being said, I would also recommend this color for someone who hasn’t really gone to the dark side on their nails.

I love that Galion is softer than stark black, but still “stormy” evoking a cozy fall day.  I am so enthusiastic about this dreaded summer finally ending that I wore this color all last week.  At first it appeared very dark, but in the sunshine the grey really shined through. It is absolutely opaque with no shimmer. While the finish is glossy, it is a uniform color.

I hadn’t had much luck with NARS polish staying on, but the two coats, with a few touch ups, lasted from Thursday to Monday night.  It came off Tuesday when the chips became obnoxious.

Jewel tones are huge for fall, but I like that this color compliments the trend colors rather than being spot on wearing the exact trend.

Nail Polish by Deborah Lippmann for Juicy Couture

I cannot wait to get my hands on the Precious Metals gift set for $48, out later this year.  I love the metallacs – something Lippmann does so well.  Included are: 

  • Here Comes the Queen, a uniform bronze/silver
  • Believe, created with Cher, this is a nude, with a larger metallic sparkles
  • Jewel in the Crown, a pewter

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AHAVA Dermud Enriched Intensive Foot Cream

Once again, my beloved @birchbox has addicted me to a product. Now, I never was a “foot cream” person.  But when I started my company, I cut back on my weekly (yes, weekly) mani/pedi.  And my feet noticed.  Some tender, loving care was in order.  Now that I have added the AHAVA Dermud Enriched Intensive Foot Cream to my nightly routine, my feet look (and actually feel) much better.  According to Birchbox, the cream contains a mineral complex and Dead Sea mud to cure rough and callused soles.  The scent is a bit strong, and not 100% floral, but actually quite pleasing.  And it doesn’t stick around.  I have started wearing socks, however unattractive, after application.  And I do think it is absorbed even better.  My feet will never be pretty, but at least I can wear my new flat Prada sandals without embarrassment now.



Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Nail Lacquer in Feathered

While I was impressed with some OCC products I found at The Makeup Show last weekend, I was greatly disappointed with the nail lacquer.  This formula is billed as modern colour palette, densely pigmented, quick-drying and super long lasting. So, I figured this could be the perfect, opaque white I have been searching for.  “Feathered” is described as: “Pure Opaque White with a Satin Finish”.   Could not be further from the truth.  No matter how many coats I applied, I could not even achieve complete color coverage.  I hope the acclaimed lip tars go better.

CND Shellac

Manicures have taken on a new, longer life.  14 days ago, I got my first Shellac manicure and couldn’t have been more pleased.  My cheery red nails lasted a full two weeks with absolutely zero chips. Really, the only reason I took the polish off, was because my nails had grown out. Your nail beds are not damaged at all with the application and it only takes about 5 minutes to remove the polish. The system contains a Base Coat, Color Coat and Top Coat. After each layer is exposed to a UV Lamp, you can leave the salon with totally dry nails.  They even do the massage after the polish! That is how absolutely dry they are. Right now the shades are varied but mostly traditional colors.  I started with red, but thinking a vibrant pink to celebrate spring next.

M·A·C ‘Wonder Woman’ Nail Lacquer in Spirit Of Truth

Great color – tons of work.  This inky, creamy blue had me smitten from the beginning.  It was the only piece I purchased from the Wonder Woman collection.  While the color looked divine, the polish dried slightly soft on my nails.  Any small bump created a divot in the polish.  I applied the color on Friday and it peeled off late last night. This actually was a good thing.  When I went to remove the remaining polish, the color was VERY stubborn.  Despite a base coat, my nail beds now have a not-so-flattering blue.  While the color is absolutely stunning, I do not think it was worth the trouble.