Blogs of Note

Happy Sunday!  Today I have 4 more blogs.

First today is Ali's Nail News.  Ali has short nails and includes a lot of drugstore finds which I really appreciate.  I always forget about brands like Cover Girl, Revlon, or even Sally Hansen, but she has them.


Next is Alizarine Claws.  I love that she shows her nails from the side which properly shows any duochromes and always has a great view of the finish both blurred and in macro.  She has long squared nails and always includes a Swedish word at the end of her posts which I find fun to read.


Next today is All Lacquered Up.  Owner Michelle is one of the big names in polish blogging, according to her website she is the web's first nail focused beauty blog. ALU was one of my original reads before I started Polish Galore for sure.  She not only has one but two nail polishes designed under her now - a whole collection with Barielle and Rescue Beauty Lounge Mismas.  Additionally, she is the only blogger that I know of that has sold all her excess nail products for charity and raised over $700 which she donated to Dress for Success.  She absolutely loves green polish and provides a lot of comparison swatches which is great for finding dupes.


Finally today I have a blog that covers more than just nail polish reviews, trends and tips but rather all fashion, blog reviews and more.  They provide daily content so keep checking back or add them to your RSS feeds now ^_^  Be In Style also has a lot of deals and specials listed which with the holidays coming up, it's like your own personal style guide!


Enjoy!

Nicole by OPI Stuck in the Chimney

Part three of four from Nicole by OPI's Holiday Magic winter 2010 collection - Stuck In The Chimney.  At first, I was pretty unimpressed by this color until I got it outside and saw that it's not just another red, but rather a vampy maroon red with a slight gold shimmer to it.  I'm a SUCKER for reds with gold - like - I will buy you every time.  Plus after playing with glitter for awhile, I was really happy for a shimmer.


I used a base coast of OPI Natural Nail Base, 2 coats of Stuck In The Chimney and then ended up using Seche Vite to top.  I'm not loving the dry time on OPI Top Coat, and I didn't notice any problems with the Vite.

In the sun, this color doesn't look nearly as maroon as it does in the shade, and the gold is completely hidden, but you can see that the color wears really well for me.  The formula was very nice too - smooth and good consistency.

Oh hello love.  In the shade you can start to see a bit of that maroon gold coming through - so pretty.  I will definitely wear this color all year long - not just in the winter.  Very nice.


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.

Nicole by OPI Spark My Mistletoe

I was most excited about this color from Nicole by OPI's Holiday Magic winter 2010 collection called Spark My Mistletoe.  It looked like a red glitter with circle reflective glitter.  What I didn't expect was that this was actually a clear base, not colored like China Glaze Ruby Pumps.


Coat test!

I think two coats works just fine especially if this color is pared with a base color underneath.  I do really live the reflective crystal which is actually hexagonal, not circle glitter.


I used a base coat of OPI Natural Nail Base and OPI Top Coat.  Time for some sun!

Shade picture!

Such a pretty color but for me, this will definitely go in my "Must be layered over another color" pile.


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.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mini Turkle 

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(fluff)Friends, SGN

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers!  I hope you've either had your fill of turkey and mashed potatoes and dinner rolls or you're smelling the pies cooking or something like that!  Today is a great day to tell people you love and appreciate them and how thankful you are that they are in your lives - I am thankful for every single one of you!

I'm still debating on what color to paint my nails but I just went back to nubbins after one break and one jammed finger (ow), but this was from a couple of days ago when I was testing some water marbling.  I did not use a base color but should have.  This is China Glaze Chocodisiac, marbled with China Glaze Code Orange.  Enjoy!

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Nicole by OPI Liquid Metals

Please enjoy the following press release

Notice-Me Nails!

Nicole by OPI Nails High-Impact Drama with

New Liquid Metals Collection

Nicole by OPI ignites a mesmerizing look for the New Year with Liquid Metals. Featuring four new metallic Nail Lacquers ranging from shimmering sea foam to sophisticated champagne, Nicole by OPI’s Liquid Metals collection offers the season’s must-have accessory.

“Dress your nails with Liquid Metals to make a chic fashion statement with a high-shine finish,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI’s Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Metallic shades are perfect to wear with all clothing colors, adding some easy edge to your wardrobe.”

The Liquid Metals collection from Nicole by OPI includes:

Miss Independent

A violet with a shine of its own.

The Next CEO

A highly motivated metallic gold.

Rich in Spirit

This metallic silvery blue-green is all you really need.

It Starts with Me

A metallic champagne that channels your inner shine.

Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers and Nail Treatments contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Liquid Metals will be available January 2011 at ULTA, Walmart, Target, Sears, Harmon, HEB and Wegmans.

For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com. Follow Nicole by OPI on Twitter @NicoleByOPI and become a Facebook fan!