October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Please enjoy the following wrap up of brands that will be participating in various breast cancer awareness events and efforts.

NOTD: 15 March 2012

DARN IT.  It's the Ides of March and I don't have a witty manicure to show you.  Nor did I have one on Pi[e] Day.  However, I do have a NOTD that I wore on 26 February that I was pretty proud of.  My boyfriend actually picked this combination out!


This is one coat of Dr.'s REMEDY Revive with one coat of deborah lippmann Ruby Red Slippers.  At first I just topped with CND Air Dry and I got the following:

HUNGRY GLITTER.  To smooth it out, I put a layer of Lynnderella Glitter Tamer, then another coat of CND Air Dry to seal the deal.  


Now I'm just going to post pictures.  It's late, I have to be up early, yadda yadda.  Please note that when you mix these two colors, you get a slight purple tint!  It was so lovely to see - and very unexpected.

That's all she wrote folks.  Until next time!

Dr.’s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish is available for $16 online at http://www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.  You can "Like" them on Facebook.

deborah lippmann [official website] sells for $18 a bottle.  You can also Like her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter.

Lynnderella is sold by American etailer Llarowe for $15 a bottle.  Glitter Tamer sells for $8.00.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Dr.'s REMEDY Valentine's Delight

Valentine's Day is coming up quick!  I'm still debating on polish choices, and I have some of these Dr.'s REMEDY colors in my collection already!  Please enjoy the following press release from Dr.'s REMEDY.

DR.'S REMEDY VALENTINE DELIGHT

Reds to Rock Your World

Image courtesy of Diane Terman PR

Romance rising: that's what February 14th is all about, indeed. This Valentine's Day, we dare you to take the shade of love to a whole new level, compliments of Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish. How to choose the hue de you? The sky's the limit (in terms of red); just reach for one of these red-hot tints to entice and ignite your inner flame. Your tips and toes will thank you, no doubt.


This Valentine's Day Delight collection of Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish red shades includes:


REVIVE Ruby Red: A shimmer-infused, Wizard of Oz-inspired shade of crimson
RESOLUTION Red Glitter: A red-meets-copper spin that's sequin-look-alike laden with high-shine and sparkle
RESCUE Red: A classic fire engine red


Dr.'s REMEDY [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] Enriched Nail Polish is available for $17 online at http://www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.  


Dr.'s REMEDY is a line of doctor-inspired cosmetics that is dedicated to using clean, hypoallergenic ingredients. The brain-child of two New York-based podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel, Dr.'s REMEDY proves quintessentially-perfect for any person looking to better the condition of her skin and nails. Dr.'s REMEDY is sold exclusively at www.remedynails.com or by calling 877-323-NAIL. 

Dr.'s REMEDY Noble

The final color of the Fall Fever 2011 collection from Dr.'s REMEDY is Noble, a dark blue creme.  For this manicure I used a base of Duri Rejuvacote, 2 coats of polish and a top of CND Air Dry.

Okay, so I need to clean up better on my cuticles... funny how we always notice things like this LATER.  :|  But seriously - check out how nice this color is!  It's a straight creme, but a beautiful navy blue.

In the shade, this picture just looks weird - it's like my nails have a green cast to them?  Either way, this picture doesn't show the true blue (hah) that this color has to offer.

Finally indoors with the flash and the color really pops here!  I can't wait to wear this color again but with shorter nails and in the winter.  And maybe with some white glitter over it...  ^_^


Dr.'s REMEDY [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] Enriched Nail Polish is available for $16 online at http://www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.  

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Dr.'s REMEDY Defense

I'm back with some swatches!  Finally, right?  I'm trying to still battle being sick and I've had almost 6 straight days of CLOUDS.  The one day I have sun?  I'm in bed all day sick.  Yep.  Dr.'s REMEDY Defense was from their fall 2011 line and is a "deep red" creme.  Unfortunately, my bottle had leaked in its cap, so I lost like 1/3rd of the polish in leakage.  I cleaned it up with some acetone but couldn't get it all out of the square cap.  As a result, I'm not able to separate the square cap from the round cap inside.


I used a base of Duri Rejuvacoat, 2 coats of polish and a top of CND Air Dry.  The polish itself was like most dark red cremes I've tried - which you'll see below.

Yep, streaky.  It's like the pigment just didn't want to sit right.  Now I'm not sure if this is accurate of this color, or if it has something to do with mine being exposed to the air for so long until the leak dried itself up, sealing the bottle off.

Same here in the shade - you can see that while shiny, this color just didn't really go as opaque - more like a jelly.

Indoors with a flash - I'm a bit torn on this one.  You can sort of see the brush strokes on my ring finger, but is it just me that really sees this?  I'm also just not in love with the color - but that's a personal preference, not something indicative of the brand.


Dr.'s REMEDY [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] Enriched Nail Polish is available for $16 online at http://www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.  

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Dr.'s REMEDY Balance

The Dr,'s REMEDY Fall Fever 2011 collection brought some rich but modern hues to the fall season.  As with most square polishes of late, the top pops off to reveal a smaller round brush.  It's not necessary to remove the square case for polishing.  I used a base coat of Duri Rejuvacore, 2 coats of Balance and a top of CND Air Dry.  Formula was good.  Balance is a red creme - listed as a "brick".

My house has brick walls so I thought it would be fun to photograph in front of one.  However, this sounded better in my head than it showed up in real life.

Here in the sun you can see how lovely the color is.  It doesn't have too much blue to it, but isn't a true red.

Not much difference in the shade.  It's almost like a dark red melon?

Finally indoors with the flash, you can see a bit of streakiness in my opacity but otherwise a good little red polish!

Dr.’s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish is available for $16 online at http://www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.  You can "Like" them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Dr.'s REMEDY Jolly & Joy Holiday 2011

We finally got down to 60 odd degrees today, and MAN it feels nice.  I love cold weather.  Please enjoy the following winter press release from Dr.'s REMEDY.  (Also Revive isn't a new shade - you can see my review here)

Dr.'s REMEDY HOLIDAY HUES: JOLLY & JOY

Seasonal shades to enchant, inspire, ignite

Holiday cheer is contagious: the spirit is infectious, the charm is encapsulating. It's so divine, in fact, that you wish you could "bottle it up" - savor it, treasure it. Luckily, your friends at Dr.'s REMEDY did just that this year with their holiday collection of hues: JOLLY & JOY. In the lineup, five shades that are rich, riveting, and radiant. And the best part: the colors are traditional in scope but not on scale; meaning red and green - yes, the docs have you covered. See for yourself in the best holiday collection yet: Dr.'s REMEDY JOLLY & JOY for holiday 2011.

The holiday 2011 JOLLY & JOY collection of Enriched Nail Polish includes:

REVIVE Ruby Red: A shimmer-infused, Wizard of Oz-inspired shade of crimson

PASSION Purple: A bombshell-boysenberry with subtle silver meshed throughout

ESSENTIAL Emerald: A take on the classic tree-and-plant-inspired gem of a shade, with delicate glimmer and unparalleled amounts of glamour

SERENE Silver Glitter: A seasonal sizzler like no other: shine, chic, totally unique in the metallic scene

RESOLUTION Red Glitter: A red-meets-copper spin that's sequin-look-alike laden with high-shine and sparkle

Dr.'s REMEDY is offering the following special price on selected holiday shades. Purchase ESSENTIAL Emerald, RESOLUTION Red Glitter AND SERENE Silver Glitter for only $14 each while supplies last.  Also, free shipping on orders of $50 or more with code: HOLIDAY thru 11/18/11.

Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish is available for $17 online at www.remedynails.com.

Dr.'s REMEDY is a line of doctor-inspired cosmetics that is dedicated to using clean, hypoallergenic ingredients. The birth-child of two New York-based podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel, Dr.'s REMEDY proves quintessentially-perfect for any person looking to better the condition of her skin and nails. Dr.'s REMEDY is sold exclusively at www.remedynails.com or by calling 877-323-NAIL. 


You can "Like" them on Facebook and "Follow" them on Twitter.

Dr.'s REMEDY Fall Fever 2011

Please enjoy the following press release from Dr,'s REMEDY!

Dr.'s REMEDY FALL FEVER 2011

Autumn Allure Like Never Before

Fall 2011 will be fierce: leaves will change, for sure, and temps will follow suit. But the real news relates to the hues of this season. Indeed, we're revolutionarily-ready to welcome a crisper, cleaner, clearer collection of colors, kudos to Dr.'s REMEDY insight and excitement over autumn. These hues celebrate the season that screams renewal: a rich bordeaux; a modern burgundy; a navy-meets-royal blue. We welcome you to invite your nails to dance in Dr.'s REMEDY FALL FEVER 2011.


The vibrant shade collection of Enriched Nail Polish includes:
DEFENSE Deep Red: A rich bordeaux with a mystifying matte finish
NOBEL Navy: A sea-at-dusk shade that reflects light and brings dimension to tips and toes alike
BALANCE Brick: A modern maroon with body and balance

Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish is $17 and available for purchase online at www.remedynails.com.

You can "Like" them on Facebook and "Follow" them on Twitter.

China Glaze Haute Metal

Somehow, this little one slipped away from me while I was reviewing the "Metals" crackle collection from China Glaze.  Haute Metal is a rosey reddish pink crackle that doesn't look good over pink (heh, tried and failed) but I figured I'd try it over my Dr.'s REMEDY Lovely from yesterday.


This is one coat of Haute Metal, topped with Seche Vite.

I think the moral of the story is that this color is best over dark colors.  It gets a bit lost with the purple underneath.

A bit more noticeable in the shade but it reminds me of like an 80s rock candy or Easter egg or something...  Hah I don't know - guess I'm reaching a little bit here.

Finally indoors with the flash.  What is your take on crackle/shatter/graffiti polish?  Is it cool still?  Are you totally over it?  My business cards feature my neon skittle crackle nails and at Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas, a lot of beauty business owners that I gave my card to were mentioning that crackle/shatter is "so over" already.  What's the next big trend?  Will magnetic nail polish make it mainstream?  I do have a lot of that to show you but it's going to be on super nubbins after breaking 3 nails yesterday.  (Fun fun).  Stay tuned!

China Glaze [official website] can be found online through several etailers, including my favorite Head2Toe Beauty [official website], Sally's Beauty Supply [official website] as well asTransDesign [official website].

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Dr.'s REMEDY Lovely

Going back to Dr.'s REMEDY's summer collection is Lovely, a creme lavender polish that is a bit dusty with some grey.  I used a base of Zoya Get Even, 2 coats of polish and a top of nubar Diamont.  The formula was nice without being streaky.

I feel like it's a bit springy instead of summer but still a good color no matter what.  The vitamins that are in Dr.'s REMEDY set it apart from something like China Glaze but I think it comes down to preference.

My nails are getting to that length where I know they are about to go.  I already have 2 splits on my left hand and I broke my index nail on my right hand which is great for using my iPhone games.  ^_^

Indoors with the flash and you can see how opaque this is with just two coats.  It is a Lovely color.  

Dr.’s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish is available for $16 online at http://www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.  You can "Like" them on Facebook.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Dr,'s REMEDY Instant Cover

Please enjoy the following press release from Dr.'s REMEDY!

DR.'S REMEDY INTRODUCES ENRICHED INSTANT COVER

The Easiest Way to Perfect Your Skintone

Dr.'s REMEDY is proud to announce the launch of an amazing, awe-inspiring concealing cream, Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover, ideal for legs that need some extra loving. Intended to minimize any skin-tone imperfection from head to toe, this cream will become your most-adored vanity staple.


Have spider veins? Cover them with Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover, which glides on smoothly and dries instantly to reveal a flawless finish. Loath those sun spots? Conceal them quickly with Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover. Annoyed by pesky birthmarks? Camouflage them in a flash with Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover. Grown tired of that tattoo? Hide the evidence with Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover.


Boasting an ingredient list that's good-for-your-skin, such as tea tree oil, lavender, vitamins C and E and wheat protein, Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover is a water resistant goof-and-fool-proof solution for perfecting a less-than-stellar skin tone situation.


Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover is available in Light, Medium and Deep for $40 online at www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.


Dr.'s REMEDY is a line of doctor-inspired cosmetics that is dedicated to using clean, hypo-allergenic ingredients. The birth-child of two New York-based podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel, Dr.'s REMEDY proves quintessentially-perfect for any person looking to better the condition of her skin and nails; their Enriched Nail Polish is the first-ever nail polish on the market approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr.'s REMEDY is sold online at www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.  Dr.'s REMEDY has a Facebook Page online as well.

Dr.'s REMEDY Bold

Next in the Dr,'s REMEDY Hot Hot Hot Summer 2011 Collection is Bold, a baby blue shimmer that has a lot of sparkly white in it.  I originally thought it might be like Zoya Crystal but Bold doesn't have any gold in it.  I used a base of Zoya Get Even, 2 coats of Bold and a top of nubar Diamont.  The formula on this was much better than Nurture.

It almost looks a bit matte in the sun like Zoya Phoebe but has more of a metallic/foil like finish than matte.  If you don't like the brush strokes of pearl shimmer, then you can always add a crackle or glitter over it to disguise it.

In the shade, the silver shimmer totally takes over and this looks like a completely different polish!  It reminds me of an ice blue - not at all like the metallic seen above.

Finally indoors with the flash (and a naked thumb!) and that blue metallic is glaring again.  Even though I have some similar colors this is unique in my bunch.  

Dr.’s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish is available for $16 online at http://www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.  You can "Like" them on Facebook.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Dr.'s REMEDY Nurture

So I finally took my Shellac off my left hand after getting to work on a super secret beauty project and figured that it was time to check out the Dr.'s REMEDY Summer Hot Hot Hot Collection.  First today is Nurture, a nude pink with a very slight pink shimmer.  It's hard to see it, but I promise it's in there.  I used a base of Zoya Get Even, 3 coats of Nurture and a top of nubar Diamont.  I did find this color to be a little streaky and had a few bald spots as you'll see now.

Here in the sun, you can see a bit of spottiness on my pinkie and middle fingers.  While this is a good nude pink, it's just too streaky for my liking.

It's even more telling in the shade on the sheeriness and whatnot.  You can also finally see the shimmer in the bottle but it's still pretty lost on the nail.

Crazy indoor shot - this took me like 5 tries to get to focus and I think that the color is a bit too warm for me. I'm about to have to cut my nails again after one split on me the other night.  As a nude, it's a nice color but I think I'd pass since I have so many nudes already and the shimmer doesn't really show up on the nail.

Dr.’s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish is available for $16 online at http://www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.  You can "Like" them on Facebook.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Dr.'s REMEDY Summer 2011

Please enjoy the following press release from Dr.’s REMEDY

Dr.’s REMEDY® Hot Hot Hot Summer Shades

Sun, sand, shore: three summertime staples. And since setting our sights on this season’s bright, sassy, new summer collection from Dr.’s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish, we’re believers that your hands and feet will follow suit in fantastically, fashionable style. Just in time to slip into your sexy sandals, welcome Dr.’s REMEDY Hot Hot Hot Summer 2011 collection: five fabulous, terrifically-on-trend shades of Enriched Nail Polish that we promise you’ll sizzle for!!!


The sunburst shades include:

Dr.’s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish is available for $17 online at http://www.remedynails.com  You can also "Like" them on Facebook now!

China Glaze Pelican Gray vs Dr.'s REMEDY Healing

Look familiar?  I thought so too.  For both polishes, I used a base of Seche Natural, 2 coats of polish and a top of Seche Vite.  Are you ready for twins?

Hello sun!  Total dupes.

Same story in the shade - even down to the blue undertone.

And an inside flash shot - fun times!

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Dr.'s REMEDY Revive

Next in the Dr.'s REMEDY Winter 2010 Collection is Revive, a shimmer-infused Wizard of Oz-inspired shade of crimson.  It's like a Ruby Red Slippers without glitter, which is nice to see.


I used a base of Seche Natural, 2 coats of Revive and a top of Seche Vite.  The formula on this one was super thin with the first coat but with the second coat, it was beautiful and even.  

Can you see the satin like shimmer on the nail?  Lovely.

It's also pretty sweet looking in the shade.  I think it would look great with some metallic flowers stamped over it as well - it's a lovely base.  I might even try it with some crackle!

Dr.’s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish is available for $16 online at http://www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.  You can "Like" them on Facebook.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.