OPI MLB (Major League Baseball) Swatches, Review

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I was able to try the polishes from OPI's MLB (Major League Baseball Collection).  It is a predominantly blue and red palette of colors that of course reflect the baseball league's predominant colors.

Here are the swatches of the OPI MLB collection and my thoughts on these.

OPI 7th Inning Stretch

OPI 7th Inning Stretch is a pretty metallic blue with a tinge of grey.  Because it is frosty, it can be a bit streaky, but it is not as bad as other frosty shades.  The strokes evened out on the second coat.  I love this shade; it looks very pretty on the nails.

OPI Girls Love Diamonds

OPI Girls Love Diamonds is a sheer white metallic.  It's quite sheer and you need three coats to make it opaque.  It looks clean on the nails, but I am not a fan, just because I don't wear this color that often.

OPI Orange You Going to the Game?

OPI Orange You Going to the Game? is one of my favorites from this collection.  It's a very pretty frosty/metallic orange.  It has the same formula as OPI 7th Inning Stretch - a bit streaky but evens out on the second coat.

OPI Love Athletes in Cleats

OPI Love Athletes in Cleats is a beautiful red creme with gold-ish shimmer.  This is a very pretty red, although you can't really see the shimmer unless you look closely.

OPI Right Off the Bat

OPI Right Off the Bat is a dark blue frost.  It's not as frosty as the other two ones that I'd just mentioned.  It is slightly darker than 7th Inning Stretch without the latter's grey undertones.  

OPI Short-Stop!

OPI Short-Stop!

OPI Short-Stop! is a straight-up red creme.  I love how easy this was to apply.  I usually have a hard time evening things out when the color is way too vibrant like this red.  However, this polish was a dream to apply.

All in all, I wish there were better variety of colors in this collection, but I do love how they created gorgeous reds. blues and even the orange in this particular collection.  I am particularly loving Short-Stop!, Orange You Going to the Game?, 7th Inning Stretch.

This collection comes out in stores this April 2014, and retails for $9 each. 

(Media sample was provided by PR for consideration.  All opinions are mine.)

Nicole by OPI Collaboration with Kellogg’s® Special K® Nail Lacquer Swatches, Review

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Expanding on the momentum of last year’s partnership, Nicole by OPI has once again collaborated with Kellogg’s® Special K® to launch three custom nail lacquer shades for its "Shine Brighter" campaign. The campaign inspires women to be their best selves - healthy, confident and positive, to look better, feel better, and shine brighter.

“Nicole by OPI is excited to offer exclusive lacquers to Kellogg’s Special K consumers for a second time, because last year was such a big hit!” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “We encourage women to show off their confidence in a positive way through color. When you look good, you feel good!”

The three custom shades include: Challenge Red-y (crème red), Live in the Momentum (crème blue) and My Sol Shines Brighter (crème coral). Shoppers will have the opportunity to receive free full-size bottles of Nicole by OPI nail lacquer by signing up for the Kellogg’s Family Rewards program and entering codes from specially marked boxes of Special K products, while supplies last.

With the purchase of three eligible Special K products, consumers will receive the shade Challenge Red-y. After submitting the purchase codes from five eligible Special K products, consumers will receive two lacquers - Live in the Momentum and My Sol Shines Brighter.

Nicole by OPI Signature edition Special K packages designed by Suzi Weiss-Fischmann will be available exclusively at Target. The designer packages are available only for select flavors (Original, Red Berries & Chocolatey Delight).

Nicole by OPI formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality. This promotion will be available April 2014 in the US where Special K products are sold.

(see swatches below)

Introducing MAC Lorde

M∙A∙C Lorde
Available online June 5, 2014, www.maccosmetics.com
Available in select stores June 5, 2014 through July 3, 2014 (M∙A∙C Times Square and M∙A∙C Fifth Avenue)
#MACLORDE

 MAC Lipstick in Pure Heroine

MAC Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapid Black


LORDE

Lips meet Lorde’s individual style in a limited-edition collaboration debuting online and in select stores this summer. Ignite your look with deep, plum Pure Heroine, the signature shade of pop’s coolest ingénue.

LIPSTICK
PURE HEROINE deep plum (amplified)
SRP $16.00 US/$19.00 CDN

PENULTIMATE EYE LINER
RAPIDBLACK true black
SRP $19.50 US/$23.00 CDN

Sephora + Pantone Universe Lipstick in Radiant Orchid Swatches, Review

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Sephora + Pantone Universe Lipstick in Radiant Orchid

I already created a Video Post on the Sephora + Pantone Universe Color of the Year Blush Palette, Lipstick, Liner Swatches, Review, but this post is all about the Sephora + Pantone Universe Lipstick in Radiant Orchid.  As the name suggests, it is a gorgeous orchid color that I think would suit most skintones.  It's a pink lover's dream come true!

Below are some swatches of the Radiant Orchid lipstick:

Zoya Earth Day Nail Polish Exchange 2014 - 1 Week Only!

Give the earth a helping hand by joining the healthy nail polish movement! Since its inception, ZOYA has been the pioneer of toxin-free nail polish, releasing the most beautiful colors in the healthiest formula available each season. With Zoya Nail Polish, you don't have to compromise a healthier lifestyle for a glamorous one. go worry-free with a formula that is BIG5FREE**

Now you can join smart, eco-chic women who are changing their world, one gorgeous Zoya Nail Polish bottle at a time! To help kick start your "color cleanse", the Zoya Earth Day Nail Polish Exchange is BACK for 2014. Not only is ZOYA making it easy to swap out old, unwanted color for the world's healthiest and longest wearing natural nail polish formula on the market, we will dispose of your old shades in an eco-friendly manner!

This offer is only good for 1 week - so hurry - Don't Wait!

Valid 4/21/14 - 4/28/14 (11:59pm EST)
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PLEASE VISIT THE ZOYA BLOG FOR COMPLETE PROGRAM DETAILS!
or visit zoya.com

Video Review: MAC Playland Swatches, Review and Giveaway Winner!

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MAC Playland

Hi everyone! Below is my video on my MAC Playland Swatches, Review and Giveaway Winner!. Please check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel if you'd like to see more of these kinds of videos.
See review video below after the jump:

HOURGLASS Ambient Lighting Palette Swatches, Look, Review

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Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Blush Cream in 320 and 210 Swatches, Look and Review

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Make Up For Ever Blush Cream in 320, 210

Make Up For Ever Blush Cream 

Make Up For Ever Blush Cream in 320, 210

Spring (and soon, summer) is upon us, and what better way to herald the coming of warmer weather than by wearing cream blushes?  I prefer wearing cream blushes during spring and summer because they look more natural, more refreshing-looking.  Cream blushes give this "lit-from-within" effect, because it does not look like a cakey blush powder product is sitting on your cheeks.  Instead, because it's a cream, it naturally gives off a softer finish, very natural and even ethereal.

Make Up For Ever comes up with new High Definition Blush Cream for spring.  There's a wide variety of colors and shades to choose from, but I have two of them to show you- Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Blush Creams in 320 and 210.

Here are my thoughts and swatches on the new MUFE Blush Cream:

Zoya Summer 2014: Tickled & Bubbly Collection Information

Zoya Tickled:

Zoya Rocha – Folly red creme
Zoya Wendy – Tickle pink creme
Zoya Kitridge – Carnation pink creme
Zoya Rooney – Hollywood pink creme
Zoya Ling – True blue creme
Zoya Tilda – Mantis green creme

Zoya Bubbly:

Zoya Alma – Golden peach metallic, holographic glitter
Zoya Jesy – Coral orange metallic, holographic glitter
Zoya Harper – Mexican pink metallic, holographic glitter
Zoya Binx – Purple orchid metallic, holographic glitter
Zoya Muse – Mermaid blue metallic, holographic glitter
Zoya Stassi – Jade green metallic, holographic glitter

Available April 15, 2014 at www.zoya.com