Mattése Elite Mon Amour

The other pretty glitter from the Mon Amour Collection by Mattése Elite that I was able to review is actually Mon Amour, a rose red glitter in a slightly red base.  I'm not sure if the base was supposed to be clear and the glitter has bled into the base or if the base was supposed to be slightly colored all along, but it works!  You saw yesterday that I layered this over a hot pink and that worked quite well - now let's see how well this color works on its own!


I used a base of Poshe, 2 coats of polish and a top of Seche Vite to keep the nails smooth as this is a glitter that can dry slightly gritty.

Unfortunately, I did not have any sun, so here's a nice cloudy shot.  :|  Even with the clouds, you can see how nicely this polish wears - quite opaque in just 2 coats!

I especially love it in the shade, where the shine from the top coat really makes the glitter dance on the nail.  Yes, glitter dances.  (So let it be written, so let it be done!)

Finally indoors with the flash.  My camera did not want to focus for a long time, so I have a series of blurry shots but that's what happens with pure glitter sometimes!  You can still see how opaque the shade is, but also how gritty it can look.  Removal was torture, but some foil does go a long way.  (Read my post on how to remove glitter nail polish, in case you haven't seen it yet!)


And a totally random picture.  While browsing Facebook yesterday, I saw that Melissa Villasenor was going to be in my home town, at my alma mater college.  I nearly jumped out of my skin!  I had first seen Melissa on America's Got Talent last season and loved her comic bits and dead on impressions.  She had a great hour long set last night and I was actually sad to see her finish.  I wanted to include the picture that my friend was able to grab - she actually hugged me after her set!

Melissa is currently on a college tour, so check out her Facebook page and see if she's coming near you.  The show she played last night was free, but I'd gladly pay to see her again.  Don't miss it if she's coming to your town!


Back to the polish!


Mattése Elite Carnaval Nail Polish retails for $5.99 and is available for purchase exclusively at Ricky’s NYC store locations and at www.RickysNYC.com

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

NOTDs Posts

While I work on cranking out some awesome new polishes from brands like NCLA and Jesse's Girl Cosmetics, I wanted to share some of the recent "Nails of the Day" posts that I've been wearing to work.

7 March:  I wish I remembered what these color were.  I know that the white was a China Glaze older color and the pink was an OPI color.  I really don't care for French manicures but I was on my way to a job interview and needed something quick and classic.  It was cured with Seche Ultra V - UV Activated Top Coat and an older CND UV lamp.  I had this done by my manicurist locally who shapes my nails & cleans up my cuticles.

12 March:  I don't remember what hot pink I used here as a base (this is why I write things down normally!) but the glitter tips was from Mattése Elite Mon Amour.  You'll see a review of that later - promise!

18 March:  Here is butterLONDON Knackered which I had a hard time buying when I saw it on blogs.  No one seemed to show it in the best light - and honestly I don't feel like I am either.  I layered this over one coat of Sephora black (the general small bottles that they sell - I got mine for $1).  I really do love all that's going on here - the multichromed purple and green, the microglitter that almost seems holographic.  Love.

19 March:  From the Capitol Colours collection, China Glaze Fast Track was a great office nude with just a hint of shimmer from the microglitter particles.  You'll see a full review on this later.

20 March:  I bought a gram of SpectraFlair pigment from PaisleyPolish1 on Etsy.  Unfortunately, I apparently bought her last gram because the shop is currently closed.  I put about 4 small spoonfuls (using a nail stick) into a half bottle of Seche Vite, added some thinner (because my Seche was getting thick) and some BB ballz to be able to shake the mix up.  I'll have more of a post later but this is 1 coat of the SpectraFlair top coat over China Glaze Sea Spray.

23 March:  I'm really happy and excited about this manicure.  I used a base coat of Sephora black and then 2 coats of Shades of the Season "white" - a color that I picked up from cvs/Pharmacy over the winter break.  It was in a big tube of polishes and as you can see, the glitter shows up either as green or blue depending on the light.

26 March:  I can't believe I've never done a post on Cult Nails Iconic!  I've had it forever but just hadn't put it on.  The flakes get a bit lost in the red base, but it was still a great manicure.

29 March:  Finally I have the new JulieG Gelato in Venice, the new line of nail polish from Jesse's Girl Cosmetics.  This is a mint green creme that reminds me a lot of mint chocolate chip (minus the chocolate chips!).  Oddly enough I only had gelato once in Venice but it wasn't mint - I think it was strawberry.

1 April:  While opening the dryer to get my sheets out, I did this.  Granted this is my right hand but my nails have been getting in the way of my typing and other daily activities so super nubbins I go.

I haven't decided what color to put on my super nubbins but I'm almost thinking of neon.  Neon and nubbins work for me.  :]


Hope you've enjoyed my NOTD!  If you follow me on Instagram (PolishGalore), you've seen all these already, and sometimes I post them on Twitter as well!  :]

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

Mattése Elite Amour De Ma Vie

From the Mattése Elite Mon Amour collection, today I have Amour De Ma Vie, a sparkling rainbow glitter in a dark base.  We've had tons of "Happy Birthday" dupes but this is on the darker end of that.  Unlike deborah lippmann's "Forget You" (which one day I will wear, since I do own it), this is more of a microglitter that gets a bit swallowed by its dark base.  I used a base of Poshe, 2 coats and topped with CND Air Dry.

Sadly here in the sun you see more of the rainbow glitter in the bottle than on the nail.  The nail shows more of a red and silver glitter in a dark grey base...  It's an interesting color for sure.  Also this is a thirsty glitter that does dry bumpy, so either lots of top coat OR Lynnderella Glitter Tamer (if you're able to find it).

Here in the indirect sun, you can really see how bumpy it is - should have used Glitter Tamer.

Here in the shade you can see some of the blue glitter come alive.  Yay blue glitter!  

And finally indoors with the flash...  This polish hates my camera and won't focus.  Grr.


Overall, interesting but too dark for me for spring.

Mattése Elite Carnaval Nail Polish retails for $5.99 and is available for purchase exclusively at Ricky’s NYC store locations and at www.RickysNYC.com

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

Mattése Elite Mon Amour Nail Polish Collection

GLITTER.  Oh you are my favorite.  Please enjoy the following from Mattése Elite!  (All images courtesy of d2 publicity.)

Tender is the Night

Love Your Nails with Mattése Elite’s Mon Amour

Sparkle and shine in Mattése Elite’s newest nail polish collection, appropriately named Mon Amour.  Inspired by the romance of Paris, this collection is ll full of high-impact glistening glitter, sure to attract the attention of that special someone.


Available in 6 glamorous shades

Je T'Adore

a silky pink nude

Je T'Aime

an iridescent molten gold glitter

Mon Amour

a feminine rosy pink glitter

Amour De Ma Vie

a sparkling rainbow glitter with a dark base

Embrasse Moi

a vibrant fuchsia glitter

Baise Moi

a wild cacophony of large rainbow glitter

Mattése Elite Me Amour Nail Polish retails for $5.99 and is available for purchase exclusively at Ricky’s NYC store locations and at www.RickysNYC.com.

Mattése Elite Passistas

I have another hot neon from the Carnaval Collection - Passistas - a neon purple.  I used a base of Poshe and 3 coats of polish.  Just like Desfiles de Samba, I didn't use a top coat and this polish did not dry matte like most neons.

Check out this hotness.  Now in case you're wondering, this is not like Color Club Mrs. Robinson or China Glaze Purple Panic... no, this is more pink than purple.  Anywho.

I know this looks more purple than pink.  Deal with it.  The shade does funny things.  Also, look how squishy this looks!  Love!  Okay, so I'm going to call this purple... but it's more pink than purple normally.

Finally indoors with the flash and I'm sorry... my eyes hurt too.  Merp.

Mattése Elite Carnaval Nail Polish retails for $5.99 and is available for purchase exclusively at Ricky’s NYC store locations and at www.RickysNYC.com

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

Mattése Elite Desfiles de Samba

I told you about the Mattése Elite Carnaval Collection a few weeks ago, but now I actually have one of these neons for you!  Desfiles de Samba is a neon lime green that wants to photograph blue, but I color corrected for you to get back to true color.  I used a base of Poshe and 3 coats of polish.  Normally neons dry matte but this one didn't really do that so I didn't use a top coat.

Here it is in the sun - look at that shine!  You can also see a bit of VNL on the pinkie, but I didn't really notice it much while wearing this manicure.

In the indirect sun though, you can see more of the VNL on all nails.  

Here in the shade, there's not much difference - just nice, shiny, pretty green.  It almost reminds me of a glow in the dark polish but it doesn't glow in the dark.

Indoors with the flash - well that's not so lovely.  The camera doesn't want to focus too well because of the neon properties of the polish but it does do well!  There will be a lot of neons coming out this summer but I haven't seen this shade of green yet, so this is a keeper for me!


Mattése Elite Carnaval Nail Polish retails for $5.99 and is available for purchase exclusively at Ricky’s NYC store locations and at www.RickysNYC.com

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

Mattése Elite Carnaval Collection

Have you used Mattése Elite nail polish before?  This is totally a new line for me, but what a great way to kick off a nail polish line than with neons?!  I love neon polish - and for those still young enough (or at least young at heart!) to go out to bars, neon totally glows under blacklight.  Please enjoy the following press release from  Mattése Elite about their new Carnaval collection, inspired by the annual Carnaval celebrations in Brazil!  All images courtesy of d2 publicity.

Get Ready to Party

Mattése Elite Carnaval Collection Nail Polish

Dance yourself into a frenzy with the new Carnaval Collection from Mattése Elite. Inspired by the annual Carnaval celebrations held in Brazil, these glossy solid shades are bright and festive.


An explosion of color ranging from vibrant pinks to deep purples and greens, this collection immediately starts the party.


Available in 6 neon shades:

Rainha: regal baby pink

Fantasias: mysterious dark purple

Desfiles de Samba: parade-worthy green

Samba Enredo: crowd-pleasing rose-pink

Passistas: electric violet

Rei Momo: high-voltage hot pink

Mattése Elite Carnaval Nail Polish retails for $5.99 and is available for purchase exclusively at Ricky’s NYC store locations and at www.RickysNYC.com