Sally Hansen Purple Pizazz

 

  

Sally Hansen Purple Pizazz (2 coats)

Ugh, the dreaded lies from the camera. I really tried several ways to make this one photograph as true to real life as possible. Unfortuately this one didn't cooperate. Purple Pizazz is one of the new Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear polishes from Sally Hansen that can be found in many drugstores now. It is a lot more purple in real life (less blue than the picture shows) and contains lots of pink glitter throughout. I used 2 coats here, but it could have used a third. Overall, it was a great purchase for only $2.79!

Zoya Reverie: Gwin

 

  

Zoya Gwin (2 coats)

Zoya Gwin comes from the Reverie Collection that came out earlier this year. It is an awesome orange/coral duochrome that reflects gold and yellow. Hopefully you can see this from the pictures. Now that I bought this one I really regret not getting more from the collection. Application was just fine and only needed 2 coats. Does anyone else have more from the collection? Any others that I need?

Zoya Deidra

 

  

Zoya Deidra  (2 coats)

Holy crap I love Zoya Deirda even more than I thought I would! There have been so many cremes out lately that I was really craving some shimmers. Deidra is a purple/pink mauve color with loads of gold shimmer throughout. I really think this one is work appropriate, but unique enough to be a favorite for weekends too. I never really have application issues with Zoya's polishes, and this one doesn't disappoint. Some people have problems with their polishes drying, but I honestly haven't had problems using a quick dry topcoat.

Guest Bloggers!

So I finally got my friends to finish up their descriptions!

 

Zoya Posh (2 coats)

Since I only painted my fingernails once last year, I had a difficult time branching out and even considering "fun/bright/sparkly/bold" nail colors.  Ironically, I was also the one to organize the party to revolve around Audrey's nail polish collection.  She picked out a couple of mauve colors for me with a purple tint knowing that the only nail polish I owned was a pinkish-maroon mauve color. However, the Zoya Posh matte polish caught my eye within the collection and I decided to "branch out" and give it a try.  Being a novice, I had never used a base coat or top coat before.  I applied the base with two coats of the polish (no top coat).  I found that the polish was easy to apply, dried relatively quickly and looked nice against my skin tone. Since the party, I have painted my nails a new color (Note: two colors in one week!) and am slowly catching on to this nail polish trend among my colleagues...

-Claire

  

 Claire's hand with chocolate covered Oreos (by the way, that is me sitting in the background eating)

Up next is the polish that my friend Star picked....

 

Zoya Pippa and Wet N Wild Fantasy Maker

First, I applied the green basecoat by Quirius.  I waited a few minutes to allow the basecoat to dry then applied two coats of ZOYA’s Pippa. I also waited a few minutes between the first and second coat of polish.  Lastly, I applied one coat of Wet’N’Wild’s RIP bar glitter clear polish.  This particular combination of nail polishes wore well.  Days passed without chipping.  The bar glitter polish had a rainbow of colors but when applied on top of yellow the glitter appeared to be mostly pink and green.  ZOYA’s bright colors are awesome, allowing you to pull off a glitter top coat and still notice the polish underneath. 

-Star

And finally, I was playing with some green silly putty from the scientific supplier Millipore  (I can't believe I just linked Millipore to my nail polish blog!) and decided it would be fun to turn that into nail polish! Star made the bottle while I applied it to my fingers. Enjoy!

 

Next week we are having another party at my house where it will be Nail Polish/Watch Flight of the Conchords Season 1 on DVD. :-D I hope everyone enjoyed the posts and never be embarrassed of your nail polish addiction! 

 

Diamond Cosmetics Spring 2010: Hot Lips and Fondue Party!

 

Diamond Cosmetics Hot Lips (3 coats)

Holy weird lighting, Batman! I took this one during the fondue party so it isn't my lighting or camera. Another friend is borrowing this one so I can't redo this one yet. Anyway, Hot Lips is a bright pink jelly. Yes, 2 jellies in this collection! Like most jellies it is pretty sheer, even with 3 coats, but I had no application issues.

Up next is a guest blogger from the fondue party, my friend Ashley. I hope you enjoy what she has to say!

 

Barielle Out-Grey-geous (2 coats)

Firstly, I’d like to say that I’m rather psyched to be a guest blogger on Audrey’s super awesome nail blog!  I should preface this review by admitting that I’m a former nail junky that’s been dormant for about 6 years now, so revisiting the world of nail polish at our fondue party was both nostalgic and exciting!  The polish I chose from Audrey’s arsenal was Barielle’s Out-Grey-Geous.  I have a tendency to prefer colder colors that elicit a bit of intrigue, so this seemed like a good match.  Not to mention that the name is rockin.  The application was pretty smooth, but as you can see from the picture, it’s not the thickest polish out there; so 3 coats would probably be best if you’re going for the opaque look.  When all’s said and done, it’s a decent color, but I think I was expecting a bit more spunk.  Perhaps another coat would do the trick, or maybe out-grey-geous simply doesn’t work with my skin color as well as I’d hoped.  I do love the subtle shimmer though!  I’d definitely wear it again for a casual dinner or chocolate fondue party =). 
Ashley