China Glaze Sexy Lady

China Glaze Sexy Lady was one of the 2009 Breast Cancer Awareness colors in the "One in Three" collection they came out with that year.  It's a pink creme (hey, haven't I seen you before?) that applied quite well.  


I used a base coat of Seche Natural, 2 coats of Sexy Lady and a top coat of Seche Vite.

My bottle is starting to lose some of the letters but that pink ribbon is still on their strong.  Look how hot this color is, despite NOT being a neon.  It's slightly darker than bubblegum, but isn't quite a Barbie pink.

In the shade, this colors tends to compliment my skin well - I think this would be a very nice color during any season, and a great base for some nail art or Konad.

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].

Sinful Colors Pink Forever

From the "Pretty-In-Pink" collection, today I have Sinful Colors Pink Forever, a medium bubblegum pink creme.  Now, the press release says "Bazooka meets Bam-Bam to equal beautiful"... now I was thinking "Bazooka bubble gum, I get it", but the Bam-Bam part?  I mean, I know that Bam-Bam was on the Flintstones but he work orange and yellow and his club was brown... Yeah I don't know.


I used a base of Seche Natural, 2 coats of Pink Forever, and a top of Seche Vite.  The formula was very nice - not runny or thick.

Maybe it's like "BAM-BAM" in your FACE?!  While this is not a neon color, it does hit you like a neon, but it dries normal.  It's pretty awesome, I must say.

While it's softer in the shade (and has a hint of blue maybe?), it's still a very lovely creme color and for only $2, totally worth the price.

Sinful Colors is available at major drug and mass market stores nationwide for $1.99, by calling 1-800-448-0763 or online at www.sinfulcolors.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.

CND Daily Nail 2.13.11 Behnaz Sarafpour Manolo Manicures & Urban Haze at Malandrino

Please enjoy the following press release from CND

The CND Daily Nail 2.13.11  

Behnaz Sarafpour Manolo Manicures & 

Urban Haze at Malandrino  

February 13, 2011 - New York urbanites and Parisians alike will delight in today's CND manicures which honor the sophisticated, jet-setting woman:   

At Behnaz Sarafpour, Wanda Ruiz created Manolo Manicures inspired by two styles of namesake custom-designed shoes by Manolo Blahnik for the show using clear French tips and Blackjack; and other tips with Blackjack smile lines and Putty on the base of the nail. These modern twists on a classic 40's French manicure accentuated romantic, messy buns and shiny nude lips. Nails popped in a presentation with gorgeous black leather and lace, and timeless tweed.    

  

At Malandrino, smokey eyes and tousled curls were accentuated by Angi Wingle's Urban Haze manicure. Nail color was custom blended using base shades of Silver Chrome and Brilliant White with drops of Asphalt, Putty, Desert Suede, Eclectic Purple and Bicycle Yellow. The Parisian chic finished look was satinized with Super Matte for asphalt gray with purple haze overlay to accessorize sumptuous furs, wide brimmed and dandy hats, and elegant, femme fatale silhouettes.

 

 

China Glaze Crackle - Update

Image from Head2ToeBeauty.com

I've just been checking the online stores, and both Head2ToeBeauty and Victoria Nail Supply have China Glaze Crackle in stock now.  TransDesign took pre-orders but is now sold out.  China Glaze had tweeted that Crackle would be in Sally's Beauty Supply by the end of this month, but Sally's Beauty has tweeted that it will be mid-March/early April.  (Lots of links in this post - none are ad-affiliated, just helpful.)

OPI BRIGHTS

Please enjoy the following press release from OPI - side note, I'm super excited for this movie - mostly because I love pirates and Johnny Depp.

Discover a Treasure Trove of Color with New BRIGHTS by OPI, Inspired by Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Create Waves with Silver Shatter!

OPI captures the bright colors and breathtaking escapades seen in Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides with six limited-edition Nail Lacquers and a new Silver Shatter!  Disney’s highly-anticipated fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise is directed by Rob Marshall and features an all-star cast, including Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz.

To celebrate the new film, OPI launches its Spring 2011 BRIGHTS Collection, which features a groundbreaking new color addition in the Shatter coat formula– Silver. Inspired by graffiti art, this shade leaves behind a crackled, two-texture silver finish when painted over any dry OPI hue.

“OPI is thrilled to celebrate the latest film in this beloved series,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “The Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides lacquers were inspired by a world filled with mythical mermaids, gleaming treasure, and high-seas adventure. With shades ranging from sage and lavender to khaki gray and pastel pink, these colors are evocative of a warm, tropical setting, with a classic nautical influence.”

The Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides collection includes:

Skull & Glossbones

Best light gray ever, no bones about it.

Mermaid’s Tears

Few have seen this magical green.

Steady as She Rose

This gorgeous pink is your final destination.

Planks a Lot

Dive into style with this lustworthy purple!

Sparrow Me the Drama

This cool, collected pink means business!

Stranger Tides

Explore this uncharted sea of sage.

Silver Shatter

A shimmering sea of silver with a two-texture finish.

The Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides-inspired Nail Lacquers by OPI contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application. 

This limited-edition Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides collection will be available beginning May 2011 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.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

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ABOUT THE MOVIE

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise—this time in Disney Digital 3D™. Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed adventure. Crossing paths with the enigmatic Angelica (Penelope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love—or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the “Queen Anne’s Revenge,” the ship of the legendary pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know whom to fear more: Blackbeard or Angelica, with whom he shares a mysterious past. The international cast includes franchise vets Geoffrey Rush as the vengeful Captain Hector Barbossa and Kevin R. McNally as Captain Jack’s longtime comrade Joshamee Gibbs, plus Sam Claflin as a stalwart missionary and Astrid Berges-Frisbey as a mysterious mermaid.

The screenplay for “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” was written by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio, suggested by the novel by Tim Powers.  The film opens in theaters on May 20, 2011, in Disney Digital 3D™.