Archive for July, 2009
Illamasqua Hectic and Strike Nail Varnish
In honor of the upcoming Illamasqua launch at Sephora, I thought I’d share a couple more fab shades from their Nail Varnish line. In case you missed my post last week, Illamasqua is coming to the US and will be sold on Sephora.com starting July 21st. That’s only SIX days from now!! Yippee!! Now I can make all the REST of their polishes mine.
I’m also looking forward to snagging a few eyeshadows and lip glosses to try. The packaging is just so amazing I want it all. The eye quads are especially tempting. I could just go on and on but you’re here for the polish, right? Let’s take a look! |
As with all the other Illamasqua’s I’ve tried, the formula is phenom. On the thick side but spreadable and smooth. Strike was pigmented enough to only need two coats but Hectic’s semi-sheer jelly-ish consistency required three coats to go opaque.
Strike – Is a bright, metallic turquoise. In the bottle it looks like it has a bit of gold flash but that’s just a reflection off the metallic particles. On the nail that pearly effect creates dimension and unfortunately, a bit of brush stroke madness. It’s not so overly stroke-y that I can’t deal though.
Hectic is an army green/pea soup creme. It’s like so fugly it’s cool, if that makes sense. I love its funky look as it reminds me of RBL’s No More War but on the lighter side of that. Color me smitten!
These along with all the other Illamasqua Nail Varnishes will officially go on sale at Sephora.com on July 21st and in their Times Square location on July 30th. The polishes will retail for $14/ea and should be in stores across the country come fall.
If you need some more Illamasqua enabling check out my previous swatches HERE!
So who else is counting down the days, plotting their first Illamasqua order? Which colors are you dying to try?
Web Snob Wrap Up – 7-11-09
Allie is Wired has the details of the Lindsay Lohan fake tanner lawsuit.
Bag Bliss talks with handbag designer Danielle Nicole.
Bag Snob- Prada goes back to basics for Fall 2009.
Beauty Snob- Home made hair masks that really work!
Coquette goes beyond the big floppy sun hat and picks the best stylish summer hats.
The Daily Obsession speaks with celebrity trainer David Kirsch to get some answers to those common workout questions.
What do designers like DVF have to say about Brรยผno? eye4style has the scoop!
Got your mind on beauty? Head to Fashion Pulse Daily for a chance to win this Givenchy beauty skin care duo, worth $85!
I’m Not Obsessed can’t get enough of Emma Watson in this Christopher Kane dress.
The Jet Set Girls are lusting after Jimmy Choo’s new shoes and bags!
KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting, wearing, and hating Brent Black Panama Hats.
Second City Style hopes it’s not really the end for Christian Lacroix because we loved his final couture swan song.
Shopping and Info loves Jessica Albaรขโฌโขs cowl neck tunic.
Stiletto Jungle solves the too long jeans dilemma with denim hem tape.
The StyleBakery editors share 100 things they’re loving this summer
Stylehive has nine ways to get beachy waves and sun-safe hair this summer.
The Beauty Stop takes a close look at YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick.
The Shoe Goddess loves Megan Fox in these fabulous Lola pumps from Brian Atwood!
V-Style is giving away AminoGenesisรขโฌโขPerfect Reflection to the reader who wants to fight the signs of aging.
butter London Fall/Winter 2009 Fashionista’s Favourites Sneak Peek
OK so you remember that ah-mazing green from butter London that I spotted backstage at the Vena Cava show during New York Fashion Week? At the time, it seemed like forever until we’d get the chance to wear it. Well, the launch date is getting closer and closer and I have a preview of British Racing Green and the rest of the Fall 2009 butter London collection.
Nonie Creme, butter London Creative Director: Nails will be a huge part of your F/W wardrobe this year. Interesting nail colours with specific โpersonalitiesโ will give you an opportunity to reinvent the many black, grey, and neutral outfits on offer. I designed a broad spectrum of colours for the Fall/Winter 2009 Fashionistaโs Favourites. |
British Racing Green – The international motor racing colour of Great Britain. This green used to be the standard paint colour on all Formula One racecars in the days before sponsorship.
Dark, โhunter greenโ that was the backstage darling when used at the F/W 2009 shows.
Minger – British street slang for an ugly person. โDid you see that face? What a minger!โ
An edgy burnt orange like the one featured on the Philip Lim and Prada catwalks. This shade โupsโ the fashion factor of any outfit.
Scoundrel – An unprincipled, dishonorable person, villain, or scamp. Your ex-boyfriend, your builder, and your boss rolled into one.
A medium tone purplish-mauve that can appear darker or lighter depending on what clothing you are wearing.
Pearly Queen – A Pearly Queen is a woman dressed in a traditional Cockney costume covered in mother-of-pearl buttons.
A winter white with an added pearl sheen for softness and depth, making it beautifully wearable.
Rosie Lee – Cockney Rhyming slang for a cup of tea. โPut the kettle on Love, I fancy a Rosie Lee.โ
A parade of pale pink glitter that will lift your spirits AND your outfit.
I won’t have actual samples to show you for a bit but according to Nonie, we should expect new packaging with this collection. Hmm, I wonder what it will look like. The bottle of Thames I have from over two years ago was square with a thin rounded cap, then came the flat wide bottles & caps.
Any predictions on how the shape will change? Which colors tickle your fancy? Share!