NOTD: OPI Lucky Lucky Lavender

Hey everyone,
Today's NOTD is a long time favourite of mine, OPI Lucky Lucky Lavender.  This comes from the Hong Kong 2010 collection, and is actually more of a lilac colour rather than lavender.  Lucky Lucky Lavender is a creme finish with absolutely no shimmer, and is opaque in 2-3 coats.
You can definitely get away with only applying 2 coats, however, this varnish tends to be really streaky, so I like to apply 3 for maximum opacity.  

Would you wear it?

NOTD: OPI Cha-Ching Cherry

Hey everyone,
OPI's Cha-Ching Cherry is a stunning blue based pinky red shade with an almost metallic finish to it.  The application was really smooth, and I love how this shade looks on both my toes and fingers.  My only problems with it are that the brush does leave behind slight brush streaks; as well, without a top coat, it lasted one day before chipping.  However, I did spend all of yesterday at Wasaga beach, so I'm sure that the water and sand contributed to the bad wear-time.  I think that Cha-Ching Cherry is the kind of colour that would look stunning on all skin tones and is the perfect pink-red hybrid for the summer months! 

*I must apologize for the photo quality, these were taken on an iPhone as I didn't have my camera on me. 

What's your go-to summer nail varnish?

Prom Looks: Flirty & Feminine

Flirty and Feminine Prom look by misscouture17 featuring platform pumps

Hey Everyone, 

I've decided to start a Prom themed series on my blog this month.  This series will feature prom looks for different styles, as well as tutorials, tips & tricks and beauty rescue posts!  I'm actually so excited to start this series!  As you all know, i'm getting ready to attend my own prom this year, so you will all be able to follow me on my journey from getting the perfect dress (check!) to choosing some fabulous accessories.  I'm also doing my friend's makeup for prom which is super duper exciting!!!  So i'll post a tutorial for the look I create for her.  

My top 7 nail polishes for spring 2012!

Hey everyone,
With Spring officially beginning in a few days, i decided to come up with a top 5 nail polishes for Spring post.  Of course, once i got started I couldn't just choose 5 nail colours, thankfully i was able to limit myself to choosing 7 of my personal favourites for the season! 

How To: Personalize your Makeup Brushes

Shown here are my painted MAC brushes, which obviously need a deep cleaning!

Hey Everyone,
I've only been collecting high end makeup brushes for a short period now, but I take pride in my brushes and I treat them like children.  That means weekly deep cleanings, daily spot cleaning, and treating them with as much care as possible.  High end brushes can cost up to $100 for one brush, and the last thing I want is to have one of my little babies accidentally wind up in another person's collection, or to be stolen.  So, how do i ensure that this won't happen?  I personalized my makeup brushes.

OPI Muppets Holiday 2011 Collection

Hey Everyone!
So, when I was a kid, i absolutely adored The Muppets.  Disney's 'The Muppets' movie is coming out shortly, and as a tie in, OPI is releasing 12 limited edition nail varnishes in November to pay homage to the movie's fun and lively characters.  The collection includes 2 neutrals, 4 purple-red shades, and 6 glittery polishes.

NOTD: Essie E-nuf is E-nuf

 Hey everyone!
Today's nail of the day is one of the more recent polishes to hit my collection, Essie's E-nuf is E-nuf. It is a absolutely stunning subdued creamy coral.  As per usual with Essie polishes, I was very impressed by this varnish. It has pretty opaque coverage on the first coat, and is not streaky in the slightest.  E-nuf is E-nuf is definitely more of a Summer color, but since the weather here in Canada has been so gloomy lately, I decided that a bright, cheery nail color was just the thing to pick me up!  Here i've applied 2 coats of enuf is enuf and OPI top coat.

NOTD: "Pretty in Pink"

 Hey Everyone!

As you all know, lately I've become obsessed with color blocking my nails.  I haven't seen too many people in Toronto doing it, so for me, it's become a unique and signature look.  For my post on how to color block, click here.  

Today, i paired two of my favorite pink nail polishes together...Sweetheart, which is a pale neutral pink and Elephantastic Pink, a beautiful bold medium pink. 

NOTD: lucky lucky spender + How To: color block

 Hey everyone! 

Lately I've noticed that color blocking has become the latest trend, not only for clothing, but on your nails as well.  If you don't know what color blocking is, it's basically where you paint your nails bold colors that are complimentary to each other.  Most popular is painting every nail one color and your ring finger another color. 

NOTD: Sephora by OPI 'Cover me in Petals'

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Today's NOTD is 'Cover me in Petals' by Sephora for OPI.  I think that this is the most perfect nail varnish for Summer time.  It is a stunning and vibrant tangerine red and coral fusion. Everybody knows that bright colors will always be in when it comes to Summer time, but sometimes older women can't pull of bright and vibrant blues and greens or fluorescent pinks simply because it looks too 'immature'. (Although i say you're never too old for a bright and fun nail color).  Does this mean that they should miss out on the trend?  No. This color is bright, but also fairly sophisticated as it has a red hue to it, therefore i feel that it's appropriate for all ages and for all events.  This is a color that i could see myself wearing to the beach, but also to a semi formal dinner.   

NOTD! OPI Sweetheart

I mention today's NOTD all the time, and it is OPI Sweetheart.  It's a beautiful pink toned neutral and one of my all time favorite neutral nail varnishes.  
It comes out as a kind of milky sheer on the first coat so you need approximately 3 coats for complete opacity.  

What do you think of this nail varnish? 
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Have a great day, 

 

OPI Fall 2011 collection 'Touring America'

I just learned that the colors for the OPI 'Touring America' Fall 2011 collection have been released; and of course, i had to do a quick little blurb for you guys!

From left to right we have:
 

 Uh Oh, Roll Down the Window!, Honk if you Love OPI, A Taupe the Space Needle, French Quarter for your Thoughts, Get in the Expresso Lane, Road House Blues. 

 Suzi takes the Wheel, I Break for Manicures, Are we there yet?, Color to Dine In, I Eat Mainly Lobster, My Address Is Hollywood. 

I don't know about you guys but i am SO excited for this line to be released!  Are there any colors in this collection that tickle your fancy?  Comment below and don't forget to follow me please!