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Zoya Summer 2015 Paradise Sun Swatches & Review

By Michelle Mismas on May 11, 2015
in Pink, Purple, Red, Summer 2015, Teal, Turquoise, White, Zoya with 28 Comments

Zoya Summer 2015 – Paradise Sun

If you’re following me on Twitter, than you know that I was so excited about the Zoya Summer 2015 Paradise Sun collection, I didn’t know which color to wear first. You know how I feel about glass-fleck, and I love, love, loved the Zoya Sparkle collection, so the metallic flecks in Paradise Sun, had me at first sight.
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China Glaze Desert Escape Summer 2015 Swatches & Review

By Michelle Mismas on May 8, 2015
in Beige, China Glaze, Fuchsia, Metallic, Pink, Red, Summer 2015, Turquoise with 29 Comments

China Glaze Desert Escape – Summer 2015

We’ve seen one take on desert chic nail color this season, and now China Glaze is putting their spin on it with the Desert Escape collection. Inspired by glistening sand dunes and vibrant sunset skies, this collection celebrates the vivid colors that make the desert landscape and its culture.
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OPI Color Paints Swatches, Review & Nail Art

By Michelle Mismas on May 6, 2015
in Blue, Green, OPI, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Spring 2015, Teal, Yellow with 40 Comments

OPI Color Paints swatches and review via @alllacqueredup

OPI Color Paints review

OPI dipped their toe in the water of sheer, buildable color when they released the Sheer Tints Top Coats last year. While those were a good idea for layering, nail art, etc., the top coat formulation had its limitations, namely bubbling. Fast forward a year and we have the OPI Color Paints, a collection of eight intensely pigmented jelly polishes, and one silver chrome base color, that have a wide range of uses.
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Essie Summer 2015 Collection Swatches & Review

By Michelle Mismas on May 4, 2015
in Blue, Essie, Green, Peach, Red, Summer 2015, White with 56 Comments

Essie Summer 2015 swatches and review via @alllacqueredup

Essie Summer 2015 review

As much as I’m known for my love of all things green, I have a lesser known obsession with sparkly white nail polish. It all started with China Glaze White-Kwik-Silvr and it’s been going strong ever since. White feels so fresh and clean in summer, but add a little glimmer and I’m sold.

So, when I realized the Essie Summer 2015 collection included a white sparkler, I had to get my hands on it. Thanks to a quick eBay search, I was able to get a set to share with you. But, would this white live up to my high expectations? Keep reading to find out.
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