China Glaze Holographics in Strap on Your Moonboots, Galactic Gray, When Stars Collide - Photos, Review, Swatches

I wouldn't say I'm a super fan of holo polishes, but they do catch my interest occasionally when they come in dark and/or unique colors; for this reason, I had to get my hands on a couple of the new China Glaze lacquers! I got Put on Your Moonboots, When Stars Collide, and Galactic Gray. (Again, I was so excited I couldn't resist doing a photo dump - fair warning!)

L to R: Put on Your Moonboots, Galactic Gray, When Stars Collide

Galactic Gray, a dark gray holo -

Put on Your Moonboots, a deep blue holo -

When Stars Collide, a burgundy holo -

Gorgeous, no? As a bonus, the formula is very nearly perfect, too! Very smooth, rich, and easy to manipulate onto the nails. Top quality stuff from China Glaze!

The new China Glaze holographics can be purchased at Sally Beauty for $9.99, as well as at Ulta and various e-tailers.

What do you think? Are you a fan of holographics?

Chanel Nail Colour in Taboo, Vertigo - Photos, Review, Swatches

Chanel brings out the heavy-handedness in me when it comes to photos! I couldn't help myself; these polishes were TOO lovely and spectacular and magical!! D:

I'm super stoked to share with you nail varnish in Taboo and Vertigo, both beautiful and unique in their own right -

Taboo! How to describe this color... A purplish/burgundy/blackish stormy supernova (I know, doesn't really help :P)

Vertigo, a warm taupe-y gray with shimmer -

I'll leave the commentary short so you can bask in the beauty of these lacquers :) I will say that the formula is top, top quality and these are truly gorgeous.

You can snatch these up at chanel.com for $27 each, as well as various department store Chanel counters.

Are you lusting after these too, or is it just me!? 8D

China Glaze Texture Polish in Itty, Bitty, & Gritty and Of Coarse! - Review, Photos, Swatches

Have you jumped on the texture polish train yet? I was intrigued from the very first time I saw my very first press release and have tried three brands' versions, so far. Here I have two lacquers from China Glaze!

Itty, Bitty, & Gritty (L), Of Coarse!

Itty, Bitty, & Gritty, a medium coral rose pink -

Of Coarse!, a bright sky blue -

The grit on these is pretty interesting - not so tightly packed and on the larger side. The base underneath the texture has a semi-glossy finish that provides a nice contrast to the sand. Personally, China Glaze's take on textured lacquer is not my favorite but if it IS your cup of tea, I can tell you that the formula is great! Very easy to work with and dries quickly. I used two coats for the photos above. Overall, these are quality polishes if you like the look; also, if you prefer a more subtle, singular color to the complex, glittery ones that dominate Zoya and OPI's textured range, these are a good option!

China Glaze varnishes may be purchased at Ulta, Sally Beauty, and various e-tailers, for about $7.50 per bottle.

Thank you SO much for reading/commenting/following! :) What do you think?

CoverGirl Jumbo Gloss Balm Pencils in Berry Twist, Haute Pink - Photos, Review, Swatches

These new CoverGirl Jumbo Gloss Balm pencils caught my eye the other day at Target (I don't actually know when they were rolled out, but they're new to me!). I love chunky lip pencils so this purchase was a no-brainer, really. Here we go!

Berry Twist, Haute Pink

Here's Haute Pink, a cool, sheer pink -

Berry Twist, a rosy raspberry -

Top to bottom - Berry Twist, Haute Pink

These are touted as colored, moisturizing balms and, for the most part, they live up to that description. These CG jumbo pencils provide a sheer wash of color that is very fresh and easy-breezy to pull off; not overwhelming or loud, by any means! I should mention that Berry Twist is very similar to my natural lip color, so I don't see much of a difference. However, I'm sure it delivers a whisper of pigment based on Haute Pink - I can quite clearly see the subtly pink tint, so I know it works! On me, both Berry Twist and Haute Pink were only moderately moisturizing. I do have SUPER dry lips and usually have to use a heavy-duty balm to whip them into shape, so it's very possible that for the average person these balms would suffice.

Overall, a nice product! Very shiny, low maintenance, and great for summer! What do you think?

CoverGirl's Jumbo Gloss Balm Pencils are available at drugstores for around $6.99. You can also purchase online from drugstore.com.

Spring Essie Polishes (Cont'd)! First Dance, Turquoise and Caicos, Smooth Sailing - Photos, Review, Swatches

Today I have three more Essie polishes that I believe are fitting for the Spring/Summer season! 

First Dance, a bright true red that was part of the wedding collection a few years back. What a cheeky color for a wedding day! There are many red polishes out there in the big bad world, and I have a good-sized collection of my own, but this red particularly struck me as appropriate for the season; it's sassy and sexy and all the other adjective normally associated with this hue, but light and vibrant enough to still be playful and fun for the beach. Applied like a dream as well. 

Turquoise and Caicos, a pretty true light turquoise. At first this struck me as similar to China Glaze's For Audrey, but I think T&C is more green and the tiniest bit dustier. Quite gorgeous.

Smooth Sailing, a beautiful medium periwinkle blue with large shimmer. I've never been on a private yacht but if I were, I imagine this would be the perfect color to complement a wide-brimmed floppy hat and striped nautical sweater B) Lovely.

Anyway, as is my experience with Essie, the formula on these was pretty spectacular. Essie may be bought for $8 each at Ulta and various e-tailers.

Well, another work/school week gone and the next about to begin. Can't say I'm too excited to say farewell to the weekend, but I suppose it can't be helped.

Thanks for reading! :)