Sally Hansen x Crayola Blast Off Bronze

Press Sample
So I was stoked for Blast Off Bronze from the Sally Hansen x Crayola collection because in the press release I received, it said it was a subdued take on the rose gold trend, and I LOVE rose gold. Did this copper metallic live up to the claims?

Morgan Taylor Batting My Lashes

Press Sample
When I saw this brown creme in the Forever Fabulous collection, I was a little thrown. Then when I read the name of Batting My Lashes, it all made sense. For years, I only wore brown mascara myself for my brown hair.

KBShimmer x Color4Nails Polishes

Press Sample
So I'm still getting my a/c fixed ... turns out I had a ton of wood rot and it's a miracle that the unit didn't fall through the cabinet and onto the floor. Because I'm literally stuck at home, I figured today was a great day to review the KBShimmer x Color4Nails exclusive polishes that I received from Color4Nails. These two beauties are What the Shell, a tan polish with micro pink glitter and micro rainbow glitter (which gives is a scattered holo look), and Berried In The Sand, a holographic fuchsia with blue shimmer.

First up is What the Shell. 

So this color was so my jam in the bottle. I love the tan base, the pink shimmer, the scattered rainbow glitter. The rainbow glitter is what's throwing the orange and yellows you see in the bottle. I used a base coat of Duri Rejuvacote, 2 coats of polish and finished with KBShimmer Clearly On Top. I wasn't sure if 2 coats was enough and almost added a third, but KBShimmers are normally always opaque in two.

So on the nail was a different story. Even my husband, who's normally very disinterested in polish, said said "Eh, I don't like that." It just seemed to go too much into my skin tone and the rainbow glitter is pretty hidden on the nail. I mostly just saw pink shimmer. I think it's a pretty polish and VERY unique, but may look better on a different skin tone.

Next up is Berried In The Sand.

This is a holographic fuchsia polish with blue shimmer. I originally wore this on my nails before I nubbinized them, but didn't take an official photos. Then I made the big chop and decided to take photos. I used a base coat of Duri Rejuvacote, ONE COAT of polish and finished with KBShimmer Clearly On Top. 

I was shocked that it was one coat. Absolutely shocked. So in love. I'm using this for my pedicure as well. This photo was taken outside in the sun so you can see the holographic vs the blue shimmer but in the shade the blue shimmer is apparent. I love it all. Definitely my pick to be worn again and again.

These two polishes are exclusive to Color4Nails and can be purchased for $10 each.

• What The Shell
• Berried In The Sand

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KBShimmer [website] can be purchased through their website for those in the United States and through Harlow and Co for international sales. Prices range from $5.50 to $8.75. Connect with KBShimmer through their social media networks: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

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

Zoya Rowan

 Nothing To Disclose
Let's get to the back half of the Zoya Naturel Satins collection, shall we? These last 3 are definitely more earthy in color and I wasn't sure how much I'd love them since I gravitate to more of the pretty pinks and purples. Today I have Zoya Rowan - a "creamy suede taupe" - reminded me of putty.

I used a base coat of Zoya Anchor, 2 coats of polish and no top coat. The formula on this polish was super opaque and I really only needed one coat but I used a second thin coat just to make sure I had even coverage. I was pretty impressed by it!

Check it out! So it's not totally my cup of tea but it's a neat looking color overall.

This is in indirect light - it's a little dark for me but I think I could jazz it up. 

Here in the light box, you can see it's just more of the same putty look. This was definitely my least favorite color although it was my favorite formula.

Zoya [Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | YouTube] can be purchased on their website for $9/bottle. 

China Glaze Mind The Gap

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From the Fall 2014 China Glaze collection "All Aboard", was Mind The Gap, a unique olive with green shimmer inside. It reminded me a lot of China Glaze Out on Safari so I had to pull a swatch comparison with my sticks.

Ooooh very close but not the same! @chinaglazeofficial Out On Safari vs Mind The Gap. MTG is from the upcoming Fall 2014 collection.

A photo posted by Krystal Emery (@polishgalore) on Jul 7, 2014 at 7:02pm PDT

For this manicure, I used a base coat of Cult Nails Get It On, 2 coats of polish and finished with Digital Nails Ain't Nobody Got Time For That. Formula was a little thin but mostly opaque in 2 coats. 

The green shimmer isn't as prominent in the sun as I had hoped and I'm not a huge fan of the brown on my nails but it's still a pretty unique color.

But then you get in the shade and I'm a big fan! The green shimmer takes on a bit of a life of its own and starts to really push through the brown, giving a glowing look. I was much happier with this in the shade!

China Glaze [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] can be found online through several etailers, including my favorite Head2Toe Beauty, Sally's Beauty Supply as well as TransDesign.

Pixi Classy Cocoa

The finale from the Pixi fall 2012 line was Classy Cocoa which isn't as brown as I would think. Instead it's a dusty purple with brown tones - very pretty! I used a base of Cult Nails Get It On, 2 coats of polish and Cult Nails Wicked Fast as my top coat.

See what I mean? It's super pretty and I was shocked how awesome it was. Duochrome? Metallic? Shimmer? I don't know what to call you, pretty Pixi.

Seriously very pretty. It doesn't look opaque on my middle finger, but it is. I was also pretty proud of my cuticles this day. Pretty awesome fall colour. You may still be able to find it.

Pixi [Website | Facebook | Twitter | Blog | YouTube] can be purchased online from their website or use find a retailer using their Online Retailers search engine for $8.00 for a 7ml/0.25 fl oz bottle.  You can also purchase Pixi at Target!

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

Color Club Nouveau Vintage

I literally have 3 boxes full of polish that I have been needing to show you.  I pretty much skipped every fall collection, as they are my least favorite polishes when I see them, and then when I finally put them on my nails, I like them SO much more.  This has happened for three years straight.  LEARN, Krystal.


Jumping back to 2011 Fall, Color Club's Back to Boho collection included this "vintage frosty gold" - Nouveau Vintage.  I feel it's more of an olive with antiqued gold in it.  Well, close enough, right?  I used a base of CND Stickey, 2 coats of polish and a top of Color Club 0-60 Speed that was included in each 6 piece section of this collection.  (PS: It didn't dry in 60 seconds for me.  After 5 minutes, the polish was still dentable.)

Okay, what is this color?  It's like a base of reddish brown, and then a green shimmer and a gold shimmer layered on top.  But it's all in ONE color - just 2 coats of this stuff!  It's like a crackle coat has been built into polish.

Even close up, I just can't pin down WHAT this color is!  It's amazing!

Here in the shade, I'm just drooling.  Why did I wait so long to put this on?!

Indoors with the flash shows a bit more of that red undertone as well as all the shimmer on top.  I love you Nouveau Vintage.


Formula was a bit weird - not thin but a bit thick?  I had to make sure my brush was wiped well before putting a coat on.

Color Club is located on several etailers, including Head2Toe Beauty which has it for $3.00.  You can also 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.

Nicole by OPI Sounds Grape To Me

Sounds Grape To Me from Nicole by OPI doesn't seem too grape to me.  Granted, I think of grape as being something like China Glaze Grape Pop - purple and vibrant.  This is more of a brownish red to me.  This bottle had the old brush, not the pro-wide... I forgot how much I like OPI's Pro-Wide brush.


I used a base coat of OPI Natural Nail, 2 coats of polish and a top of OPI Top Coat.  The formula was nice and smooth.

See what I mean about this brownish red going on?  I don't see purple.  Am I alone in this one?

Shade picture shows how pretty this color is - even though I'm still not seeing purple in there.  I'm also still not totally sold on the bottle shape, despite the cool way it allows you to hold the bottle while painting your nails.

Finally indoors with the flash and more of that reddy brown.  Sorry Nicole, I'm not seeing purple at all and grapes to me are purple (or green!).  Still a really nice color though!  (To be fair, the press release says "A shimmering burgundy that up's for anything!")

Nicole by OPI is available beginning at ULTA, Meijer, Harmon, HEB, Sears, Wal-Mart and more for around $8 a bottle.  For more information, visit their website, follow Nicole by OPI on Twitter or become a Facebook fan.

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

Jesse's Girl Penny Arcade

Yesterday was the last day in the JulieG new nail collection by Jesse's Girl.  I hope you entered!  In case you hadn't heard, the 8 names are Stiletto, All Things Girly, Beauty Guru, Party Dress, Girl's Night Out, Mermaid's Lagoon, Fashion Friday, and Cupcake Frosting.  I'm excited to see the finishes and colors especially after meeting Julie at Cosmoprof.  She's such a bubbly warm person! 


So the Eye Dust above is called Penny Arcade and is a bit of a rust colored (like a penny) glitter.  It's a bit grittier than the other eye dusts and there is a bit more fall out.  This is definitely one that you'd want to use a primer with.

In the shade the glitter fades a bit and you can see how well this blends with my skin tone.  This would be great for a subtle look during the day or use wet for a heavy night out.  I've been addicted to watching xsparkage's videos on YouTube lately (CHECK THIS OUT) - I wonder what she'd do with Jesse's Girl... hmm.  Only 3 Jesse's Girl eye dusts left to review!  I'm kinda sad.  Anything you'd like to see me do differently since I have all the NYX and MAC pigments to try too?

Jesse's Girl sells for $4.99 a piece online or at Rite Aid stores. You can visit Jesse's Girl on their website, Like them on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me using store credit for external work I provided.  For more information, please read this post.

Jesse's Girl Sunstone

Today's Eye Dust from Jesse's Girl is Sunstone, a light brown yellow combination that is just kind of here for me.  It's very close to my skin color so I'm not sure how much I'd use it personally, but it is a good basic color.

This is without primer but it still has good coverage and opacity.

Jesse's Girl sells for $4.99 a piece online or at Rite Aid stores. You can visit Jesse's Girl on their website, Like them on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me using store credit for external work I provided.  For more information, please read this post.

Jesse's Girl Cafe Au Lait

Now, the majority of Jesse's Girl eye dusts are pretty popping colors but every good palette has to have some nice neutrals as well.  Cafe Au Lait is a light caramel brown pigment.

In the shade, it kind of disappears against my skin tone but I promise it's there!  I could see myself using this as a highlight color for a good neutral look but that's about it for me.

Jesse's Girl sells for $4.99 a piece online or at Rite Aid stores. You can visit Jesse's Girl on their website, Like them on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me using store credit for external work I provided.  For more information, please read this post.

Jesse's Girl Indian Summer

Today's makeup review is the EyeDust from Jesse's Girl Cosmetics called Indian Summer - an orange brown color.  When I opened this one, it poofed up in a cloud of sparkles all over my desk, which wasn't fun to clean up but made me really sparkly until I showered.


This is one quick pat, no primer, dry.

Here in the sun, you can see again that it looks darker in the container than on my skin.  It almost blends in with my skin tone here.

Again in the sun you can see the gold/brown/orange coming through.  Reminds me of a clay pot.

And finally in the shade.  I had forgotten to take a picture of this (and Ultra Violet) inside with the flash but because there isn't a duochrome property to this color, I completely didn't think about it.  Even though it's super glittery, it would be a good "neutral" color for brown eyes.

Jesse's Girl sells for $4.99 a piece online or at Rite Aid stores. You can visit Jesse's Girl on their website, Like them on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me using store credit for external work I provided.  For more information, please read this post.

OPI San Tan-Tonio

Oh San Antone, SA, or like OPI has said, San Tan-Tonio, I love thee.  My dad was reared in San Antonio, and I lived there myself for half a year.  There is just so much that they have, and don't you dare forget the Alamo.  San Tan-Tonio is a tan (hah) brown creme that is almost like a super light caramel.  


I used a base coat of OPI Natural Nail, 2 coats of polish and a top of OPI Top Coat.

Here in the sun you can see how it's nice and opaque - creamy and smooth.  I was trying to think of dupes but China Glaze Classic Camel has a microglitter and is more yellow where Cheeky Monkey Camel Toe has more of a red brown to it.

This color is kind of dull in the shade - like a dusty pair of cowboy boots.

Indoors with the flash, you can see that it's definitely opaque and creamy.  Good color!  I think this would be a good office nude.

OPI is available at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and Ulta, for $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer. Please visit their website for details [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.

OPI Suzi Loves Cowboys

Well Suzi, I love cowboys too.  :)  From the Texas Collection, Suzi Loves Cowboys is a medium brown creme.  It's almost the color of the cowboy hats you see in movies, but for the record, a lot of us wear black cowboy hats.  Goes better with the clothes, you know.


I used a base of OPI Natural Nail, 3 coats of polish and a top of OPI Top Coat.

A friend of mine was looking over my shoulder while I was editing and said "I really like this color."  It's not a bad color at all.  However, this is definitely not me right now.  I would prefer it on shorter nails I think?  Also, I have a son - and you can just imagine what this color reminds me of.

If you're looking for a good brown - well, this one was good!  I think it's a great Konad base - look how smooth and opaque it is.

Indoors you can see a tiny bit of nail on my pinkie but the rest of the fingers are definitely opaque.  Good color - just not for Krystal.

OPI is available at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and Ulta, for $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer. Please visit their website for details [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.

Milani Bijou Bronze

Small break from the Zoyas to give you another brand - Milani.  They are currently having a giveaway for a Flip Camera on their Facebook page.  Just "Like" them, and then enter on the left hand size where it says "Flip Camera Sweepstakes."  Contest ends June 10 at 12 noon PST (which they mean PDT but whatever... I always forget).


I can purchase Milani at CVS/pharmacy and Walgreens but the ones in my town NEVER get new collections.  I've been waiting for the 1-coat glitters since December with no avail.  :[


Bijou Bronze is a brownish red, slightly metallic finished polish (who'd have thought) and applied well.  I used a base of Seche Natural, 2 coats of Bijou Bronze and I finished with Milani Quick Dry Top Coat.

Oh look, more cloudy weather.  BOO.  I do love how firey this looks though - very nice.

You can definitely see my ridges when not wearing a ridge base.  I also apparently got something stuck under my middle nail.  And these were all taken before I got a manicure - oops.


Overall for my first experience with Milani, this was nice.  Good coverage, nice price at $4.50 a bottle.


You can visit Milani on their website and purchase directly or buy it in stores like CVS/pharmacy or Walgreens.  You can Like them on Facebook, follow their Twitter and subscribe to their YouTube Channel.

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

Zoya Cola

Secret - I LOVE Dublin Dr Pepper.  I literally buy a case every time I have the chance to.  When I'd order online, I'd get it from Old Doc's Soda Shop.  They are having their 120th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, June 11th, and I REALLY wish I could go, but the 370 miles is a bit much of a drive (about 6.5 hours).  Oh Texas, WHY do you have to be so big?!


Back to the polish!  Cola is a "desert sand red creme" from the Wonderful side of the Fall 2010 Wicked/Wonderful Zoya collection.  I'm determined to blast through these beauties (and this is the last from the Wonderful side), but I have to say, they had a LOT of reds in this collection - 9 out of 12.  It was very overwhelming to me at the time, but honestly, each one was different!  I used a base coat of Zoya Get Even, 2 coats of Cola and a top of Zoya Armor.

Boo clouds.  You really see a lot of the brown but there's a bit of red poking out especially on the pinkie finger.

Same story in the shade, to be honest - just not a very exciting color for me.

Now here's the killer - check out this color indoors with the flash - streak city!  I don't get it, it looked so nice above!  I guess three coats would be better for this one.

Zoya can be purchased on their website for $8/bottle.

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