Ok remember when I said I swore by American Apparel’s ‘Mannequin’ nude nail polish? Well I still do, BUT I have discovered a new shade that is just as fabulous. Essie’s ‘Topless & Barefoot’ nail polish was released in the ‘A French Affair’ collection in 2011, but has since been re-featured in new Essie shelf displays – which is how I came across it. Continue reading “Essie Topless & Barefoot Nail Polish – Review & Swatches”
Category: Nails
How To: New Years Eve Nails
It’s getting to be that time of year again. Time to make your New Years resolutions, reflect on the last year, and get fully pampered to look your best for the biggest night of the year. New Years Eve is certainly no time to neglect your nails and here is a simple guide to getting the perfect NYE mani. Continue reading “How To: New Years Eve Nails”
Wet n Wild Fergie Nail Color in Take The Stage – Review & Swatches
Lately I’ve been obsessing over glitter nail polish (most likely due to the holiday season), and Wet n Wild’s Fergie nail color line doesn’t disappoint when it comes to sparkles. ‘Take The Stage’ is one of the many sparkly colors available in this line. Continue reading “Wet n Wild Fergie Nail Color in Take The Stage – Review & Swatches”
L’Oreal Colour Rich Nail Lacquer in Rendezvous Review & Swatches
L’Oreal’s ‘Rendezvous’ is a bright tomato-red jelly-like nail color. The formula is a bit thicker and has an intense shine factor to it – resulting in a gel nail look (not complaining!) I found this nail polish much easier to work with than L’Oreal’s ‘How Romantic‘, as the formula wasn’t as runny and glided on much more smoothly. Continue reading “L’Oreal Colour Rich Nail Lacquer in Rendezvous Review & Swatches”
Dupe: Essie Ballet Slippers VS. L’Oreal How Romantic Nail Polish
When I bought L’Oreal’s ‘How Romantic’ nail polish I didn’t even realize that it was so identical to Essie’s ‘Ballet Slippers’ until I stored it on my on-display style nail polish shelf. I thought this would be a great dupe post since ‘Ballet Slippers’ is one of Essie’s most coveted shades. Even Queen Elizabeth herself refuses to wear any color BUT Ballet Slippers on her very royal nails (see here). Continue reading “Dupe: Essie Ballet Slippers VS. L’Oreal How Romantic Nail Polish”





