By Audrey Dao, on October 20th, 2011,
Essie in Luxedo ($8) suit up in this deepest plum and boldly go where no man has gone before
My Thoughts:
Essie’s Luxedo is a gorgeous dark and deep burgundy plum shade. It’s so deep it almost appears black. I did have a problem applying the nail polish. I felt the consistency was too thin so it made applying difficult. I had to work slowly and carefully to make sure the polish would go on evenly and no streaky. If the consistency was creamy instead of thin, it would look exceptionally amazing! Other than the small complaint, I feel Luxedo would be the perfect shade for Fall and Winter.
Check out the swatch for Essie in Luxedo and more photos!
By Audrey Dao, on October 19th, 2011,
Essie in Limo-Scene ($8) a sheer pastel pink, perfect for french manicures
My Thoughts:
Essie’s Limo-Scene is a light whitish pink shade. I like that it’s not too white or too pink. The shade is perfect! The consistency is sheer but a bit milky. Because of this, you have to apply at least a couple of layers or it will appear streaky. Also if you want the color to be opaque, you have to apply about 3 coats (that’s what I did for the swatch photo below). I would definitely recommend Essie’s Limo-Scene to anybody who wants a natural, clean looking manicure. I also think Limo-Scene would be a great alternative to the usual white tips for french manicures.
Check out more photos and swatches of Essie in Limo-Scene!
By Audrey Dao, on October 18th, 2011,
Essie Hi-Maintenance ($8) an innocent, sheer pale pink
My Thoughts:
I love Essie’s Hi-Maintenance! It’s the perfect natural shade with a hint of pink. The consistency is on the sheer side. So if you really want the pink color to show, you are going to have to really layer it on. Surprisingly, the nail polish was not streaky or milky. It went on very smoothly and cleanly.I like to use it when I just want a natural look. It’s a the type of shade that is perfect for every occasion whether it be school, work, or even a night out. It is quite versatile.
Check out more photos and swatch for Essie in Hi-Maintenance!
By Audrey Dao, on July 7th, 2011,
Nailtini You Call It Nail Cocktail Collection ($24)
Fashion and flirtation. Perfumed blooms and passed libations. The garden party — where cocktails and passions are stirred in equal measures — is the inspiration for Nailtini’s spring/summer polish collection by Janie Bryant, the Emmy winning fashion designer, author of the The Fashion File and creater of her own “MOD” line of women’s wear for QVC as as the fashions seeon on AMC’s “Mad Men.”
“The garden party is such a civilized concept, but beneath all those good manners and chic frocks, there’s an underpinning of drama, where anything can happen. The colors in the collection reflect these delightful contradictions,” says Bryant of her second collaboration with Nailtini, which comes on the heels of her highly acclaimed fall holiday limited edition for the brand. The limited edition Garden Party collection has everything from petit-four pastels to a punchy high-shine patent to a sheer shimmery veil that can be worn alone or as an overlay.
My Thoughts:
Blue Carnation – a soft, milky blue shade. I didn’t like that it was milky, because you have to be careful when applying otherwise you will see each stroke. I wish it had a creamy texture instead that way the shade that appears on my nails would be the same shade that appears in the bottle.
Admiral Perry – a dark, creamy royal blue shade. It’s a great alternative for black, and it’s a great shade to wear when you want to go dark, but still want a pop of color.
Blushing Lady – a creamy, shell pink shade. It’s a girly shade that will go perfect with the floral sundresses and skirts. It’s my favorite out of the four in the collection.
Garden Jubilee – a pink and green iridescent shade with a flash of gold. It’s a sheer shade that you can wear either by itself or layered over another color.
Check out more photos and swatches of the Nailtini “Garden Party” You Call It Nail Cocktail Collection!
By Audrey Dao, on May 31st, 2011,
Julep Nail Growth Revitalizing Serum ($38) Specially formulated to address nails that are weak, thin or prone to ridges. The first-ever nail serum to use groundbreaking protein-peptide technology to transform the health and strength of nails. Peptides stimulate keratin genes and cell proliferation to boost strength and speed of nail growth. Visible results in two to three weeks.
My Thoughts:
WOW! Totally awesome! Finally a product that can keep my nails strong and healthy. It goes on like nail polish and dries relatively quickly. The Nail Growth Revitalizing Serum goes on clear and gives my nails a pretty shine. My nails have become so weak and brittle from painting my nails so often. The slightest bump or bang would cause my nails to either chip or break. After a couple of weeks of using Julep’s Nail Growth Revitalizing Serum, I noticed my nails felt thicker and stronger. I also noticed my nails weren’t breaking as easily as they used to. I just wish it wasn’t so pricey.
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