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Review: American Apparel’s “Mannequin” Nail Polish

After a few years of wild and colorful nail trends, it’s nice to go back to the basics once in a while, and what better way to do that than with a complimentary nude color? Even as a loyal Essie fan, I must say that their wide selection of nude colors are never opaque enough for my liking. Most of their nude shades require several coats just to cover up the actual nail from showing through, and as any nail polish lover knows, it’s never smart to apply more than 2 coats. So I had to look elsewhere for the “perfect nude shade.” Continue reading “Review: American Apparel’s “Mannequin” Nail Polish”

Top 5 Nude Lipsticks

Nude lipstick can be a deceiving term. The best way to understand the concept behind nude lipstick is to not take the term “nude” too literally. The right shade will depend on your skin tone, and there’s no need to worry because I have compiled a list of the shades that flatter each type of skin tone. If you have fairer skin like me, I recommend trying any of my top 5 choices shown above. Continue reading “Top 5 Nude Lipsticks”

Review: Essie’s “Leading Lady”

As I mentioned in a previous review of Essie’s “Butler Please,” the other color I love in their Winter 2012 collection is “Leading Lady.” This color reminds me of Dorothy’s shoes from The Wizard of Oz and just Christmas time in general. I already can’t wait to paint my nails again with this color in December. Continue reading “Review: Essie’s “Leading Lady””

Review: YSL Rouge Volupté in “Lingerie Pink”

As every makeup-lover knows, baby pink lipstick is just as much a staple piece as a timeless red. However, sometimes it can be quite difficult to find the perfect lipstick that works best for you. With numerous brands, shades, finishes, and color variations, it’s hard to even know where to start, so it’s important to do your research beforehand! This leads me to my review on YSL’s Rouge Volupté lipstick in “Lingerie Pink.”
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Review: Essie’s “Butler Please”

As a loyal Essie customer, it’s not only my duty but my desire to always buy at least one of the colors in each seasonal collection. Their Winter 2012 Collection is nothing short of spectacular. Between the ‘Butler Please’ and ‘Leading Lady’, I’m not sure this collection could be any more perfect for winter. Continue reading “Review: Essie’s “Butler Please””