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Essie Summer 2010 Swatches & Review

essie-summer-2010-collection-bottles What’s that?  It’s still summer. You’d never know that based on the number of fall collections that we’re being inundated with.  Is it just me or do the fall colors seem to be coming out earlier?  Maybe it’s because I’m really enjoying my summer and while I’m all about some of the Fall collections, I’m not ready for it to start just yet.  The longer I can keep the Cleveland winter at bay, the better.

It seems like forever and a day since I previewed the Essie Summer 2010 collection.  Oh that’s right, it has been forever and a day. Based on the pastels and florals spotted on the Spring/Summer runways, Essie has mixed soft hues with punchy brights.

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OPI Swiss Collection for Fall 2010 – Part 2 Swatches & Review

By on July 29, 2010
in Creme, Fall 2010, OPI, Red, Shimmer with 67 Comments
opi swiss collection fall 2010 bottles part 2 So today I have the second half of the OPI Swiss collection for you.  Like the backdrop for the white cross on the Swiss flag we’re in all red territory.

I’m sure it’s no surprise to you to hear that the idea of doing an all red post doesn’t exactly jazz me.  It’s just never been my color.  I have a few staple reds that I turn to again and again but overall it’s just not my bag.

However, because I know there are people as fanatical about reds as I am about greens I wanted to share them with you.  And because the formula of all six of these polishes is so stellar, I actually liked a couple of them enough to add them to my stash.  Curious about which ones I gave high marks? Read on to find out!

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Rescue Beauty Lounge Fall Collection Pre-Sale Dates

By on July 28, 2010
in Rescue Beauty Lounge with 9 Comments

Calling all Rescue Beauty Lounge nail polish lovers. I have an update for you regarding the Pre-Sale dates for the Fall 2010 collection.

rescue beauty lounge fall 2010 collection bottles. the real housewives of the tudor dynasty

The pre-sale is set to commence on August 2nd, ending on August 3rd. You must be on the Rescue Beauty email list to be invited to this VIP sale.  Pre-sale orders will ship in September.

FYI from Ji: Do not load your shopping cart prior to the pre-sale.  Those items will have to be cleared to correctly track inventory. Also, this is NOT a 50% off sale. Just a pre-sale for the Fall collection.

If you aren’t signed up for the RBL email list, do so on the homepage; RescueBeauty.com.  Happy shopping!

OPI Swiss Collection for Fall 2010 – Part 1 Swatches & Review

opi swiss collection for fall 2010 bottles part 1 Outside of the movie Heidi, which has been remade way too many times, watches, banks and the Swiss Alps, I admittedly know very little about Switzerland. Which is why when I heard that OPI was releasing a collection based on the country I was skeptical as to what it would consist of.

Of course the OPI Swiss preview pics didn’t do these colors justice.  Why the large bottle images continue to look like artist renderings is beyond me.  Clearly they have a decent photographer to take the display shots, they should being shooting the closeups as well.

Anywho, about the colors.  I will admit that I was a wee bit disappointed to find that half of the collection is in the red family but reds are still a big seller in spite of a growing number of Fanatics making the more unique shades mainstream.  At least OPI has been recognizing this and in the Swiss collection we have been appeased with six shades from the blue, green, purple and metallic color families and that’s what I chose to focus on first.

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Out Of The Blue – A Multi-Colored Ombre Manicure

By on July 24, 2010
in Barry M, Blue, China Glaze, Nail Art, OPI with 51 Comments
gradation-manicure-ombre-effect-blue-multi-colored-nails This weekend I’m headed to Sandusky, Ohio, home of the world’s greatest amusement park, Cedar Point.  And I’m not just saying that because I worked there and it’s in my home state. The park has been awarded that title nine times in a row.  With 17 roller coasters, it’s a thrill seeker’s nirvana.

The reason for my trip, a mini-reunion with some of my friends I used to work with back in the day.  Seriously, if you know any college students looking for a summer job, this is the place.  It’s so much fun.  They recruit from all over the world and provide housing.  It’s like college without all the books and classes.

Anywho, I wanted to do something fun with my nails and ever since I first tried an Ombre Multi-Colored Manicure, I’ve been meaning to do it again.  Only this time, instead of mixing my colors, I chose to use five existing shades to create the effect.

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