Cynthia Rowley Tweezerman Products!

Today I have Tweezerman's Cynthia Rowley Full Size Slant Tweezer and the Cynthia Rowley Filemate. These products are part of the Limited Edition Designer Series. 

UK Haul!

If you've been following me on facebook, you know that I just returned from a semester abroad. I was studying at Oxford, and due to the intense workload, was not able to blog as much as I had hoped. I greatly apologize for that, but hope to rebuild Pretty in Paint and make the blog even greater than before! I am still jet-lagged and dealing with the technicalities of moving back from another country after 4 months (unpacking and such). Unfortunately, that means it will be a bit of time until I can fully get the blog up and running, but I hope to post more than while I was abroad.

Mani of the Day!

Just a quick post for you all! I wanted to share a cute dots and stripes mani, I am so sorry I don't have the original link but I was inspired by a post on this tumblr! I used Zoya Wednesday and Eevie to create this look! 

OPI DS Mega Post!!

First, I want to apologize for the ever increasing lack of posts, I have had an extremely stressful term on top of a bunch of personal issues to deal with. I hope you all forgive me and will continue to follow Pretty in Paint, I promise the blog with be up and running like it used to be, but it may take another 2 months until that is possible.

Now, onto the post!

Today I have OPI DS polishes! I have 6 different DS polishes, all of which I purchased from copious! I didn't spend over $2.50 for any of these! These polishes are amazing and I am so excited to share the swatches!

Jessica Spicy Dream Collection

Today I have the Jessica Cosmetics Spicy Dream Collection! Described by Jessica Cosmetics as 

"The coming of fall brings enticing possibilities—from its intense colours to its equally intense flavors—captured in Spicy Dream, JESSICA’s fun, stylish collection of nail polishes for Autumn 2012. 
In Spicy Dream, fantasy meets beautiful reality, as JESSICA reinvents autumn spices to bring the heat with six passionate polishes: Cinnamon Kiss, Pumpkin Delight, Gingersnap, Crimson Tattoo, Champagne Bubbles and Brown Sugar.
This is autumn as you’ve always dreamed it could be—sexy and whimsical, colourful and changeable—perfectly ready for 9-5 or for some after-hours action."

*Taken from Jessica Cosmetics*

Mani of the Day!

Today I have a quick Manicure of the Day post! I was inspired by this mani I saw on tumblr! I changed the background color to Jessica Cosmetics Monarch for a bit of contrast. I used red, white, black and green acrylic paint to create the design. I hope you like it!

Feenix Polish Fall and Halloween Polishes!

I am thrilled to have the Feenix Polish fall and Halloween Polishes for you today! Feenix Polish is a brilliant indie brand with a fabulous selection of glitters, holos and more! I love the combinations she comes up with, the are simple amazing! Jump the break for the swatches!

butter LONDON Lippys!

I greatly apologize for the lack of posting, I am afraid it will be this way over the next few months, I hope to at least post once or twice a week though. Today's post is the new butter LONDON Lippy collection! The collection consists of 5 new Lippys: Toff, Come to Bed Red, Tea with the Queen, La Moss and Queen Vic. 

*Picture provided by butter LONDON*

butter LONDON Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection

Today, I have 2 polishes from the butter LONDON Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection up for review today, Trustafarian and Lovely Jubbly. The collection is described as follows "Rich texture was heavily featured on the catwalks this season – Sequins! Velvet! Satin! Tweed!  We’ve translated this look for nails through the infusion of glitter particles, metallic finishes, and holographic glitter.  Colour tones speak to “earthiness” but are not specifically earth tones – think rust instead of earth, holographic greens and silvers instead of plant elements.  Colours feel future-forward but not futuristic.  This season is about using texture to add interest and depth to your look.  We hope you will enjoy wearing our Autumn/Winter 2012 Nail Lacquer Collection as much as we enjoyed making it." 

There are 5 polishes part of the Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection.

• Lovely Jubbly
• Trustafarian
• Gobsmacked
• Shag
• Dodgy Barnett

butter LONDON spam!

I apologize for the lack of activity recently, I have been without internet and moving to another country for a bit is really stressful! I hope you all understand, and as a treat I have giant butter LONDON Spam! I love butter LONDON and I figured why not celebrate my UK journey with a brand that literally has London in its name!

Milani: High Speed Fast Dry Polishes

Today I have some Milani High Speed Fast Dry Polishes for swatch and review! Milani says "STOP! Wardrobe change? No problem! Milani’s New High Speed Fast Dry One Coat Formula is fast and luxurious. Dries in 60 seconds." These highly pigmented, opaque cremes dry super quickly and apply with a smooth formula.

Priti NYC Summer in Arizona Collection!

I have the gorgeous Priti NYC Summer in Arizona Collection up for swatch and review today! The collection was inspired by the "flora and fauna of one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the country." The collection is made up of four polishes: Giant Granadilla, Climbing Blueberry, Slenderlady Palm and Sympathy Rose

Mani of the Day!

I have a quick Mani of the Day post today, I am super busy packing and don't have time to post a full swatch and review but I hope you enjoy this Citrus mani with China Glaze Orange You Hot. I used green, yellow and white acrylic paint to create the fruit slices. Acrylic paint can be purchased at your local crafts store. 

365 Days of Color End of The Rainbow Collection!

Today I have two special polishes from 365 days of Color's End of the Rainbow collection! All of the polishes in the End of the Rainbow Collection are packed with rainbow glitter! I have Head Peach in Charge and My Little Cuppycake for you!

*Taken from www.365-days-of-color.com

On Safari Collection

I have a couple polishes from China Glaze's On Safari Collection. China Glaze describes the collection as follows:

"China Glaze® nail lacquer invites you to take an exotic expedition with its Fall 2012 collection, On Safari.  Be captivated by the earthy tones, rich plums and celestial sparkles that make up this adventurous assortment of polishes. 

The China Glaze® On Safari features 10 rich crèmes and two glitters including:

• Kalahari Kiss: Light sand brown
• I’m Not Lion: Glistening gold and multi-color glitter
• Call of the Wild: Beautiful chocolate brown-dark cherry blend
• Adventure Red-y: Vivid red
• Desert Sun: Delicious caramel
• I Herd That: Brilliant copper glitter 
• Man Hunt: Bold cobalt blue
• Exotic Encounters: Lush green crème with blue undertones
• Elephant Walk: Cool graphite grey
• Jungle Queen: Smoky violet
• Purr-fect Plum: Bold burgundy 
• Prey Tell: Daringly dark red "

I have Kalahari Kiss, I'm Not Lion, I Herd That, and Purr-fect Plum for review today!

Mani of the Day!

Today I have a cute mani of the day for you! I have really been loving tape manicures lately and really wanted to try out this checkered print! For this manicure I used Zoya Song, OPI DS Radiance (my go to shimmery silver) and Jessica Cosmetics Silver Hologram Topcoat to top it off with an extra sparkle! 

F4 Polishes!

I am thrilled to bring you these amazing F4 Polishes! Thanks to YOU! I won these babies through a Facebook referral contest and am super excited to have them! F4 Polish is "handmade Nail Polish designed by three sisters!!!" I am reviewing F4 Polishes:  Ice Cold, Bubble Yum, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Cherry and S'mores! I layered most of these polishes to show you how you have a ton of different options! 

Jessica Holo Top Coats!

Today I am lucky enough to review two GORGEOUS holographic top coats from Jessica Cosmetics! I have the silver hologram top coat and gold hologram top coat! These gorgeous topcoats can at a beautiful scattered holographic spice to any mani!

Zoya Gloss Collection

Today I have the final part of the Zoya Fall Collection, the Gloss Collection. The Gloss Collection is described by Zoya "incredibly shiny jelly nail polish shades from the NYFW 2012 Gloss Collection are inspired by backstage beauties, talented designers, runways and VIP fashion events. The jelly gloss formula can be worn alone or layered to create an endless variety of custom colors and effects!"

The Gloss Collection consists of three gorgeous rich jellies: Katherine, Frida and Paloma

Zoya Diva Collection!

Today's review is for another part of the upcoming Zoya Fall Collections! This is the Diva Collection! Described by Zoya as follows "The full-coverage, enchanting metallic nail polish shades from the NYFW 2012 Diva Collection are inspired by backstage beauties, talented designers, runways and VIP fashion events... "

"Zoya NYFW 2012: Diva Collection

• Elisa (ZP632) - Crimson red metallic

• Suri (ZP633) - Royal purple metallic

• Song (ZP634) - Egyptian blue metallic with a subtle sparkle

• Ray (ZP635) - Pine green metallic

• FeiFei (ZP636) - Magic blue foil sparkle metallic

• Daul (ZP637) - Magic violet foil sparkle metallic"

The Diva Collection sparkles and shines with a beautiful array of colors perfect for fall and perfect for the Diva in you!

Zoya Designer Collection!

I am super excited to show you guys the beautiful Zoya Fall 2012 Designer Collection! Zoya describes the collection as the following "The full-coverage, creamy nail polish shades from the NYFW 2012 Designer Collection are inspired by backstage beauties, talented designers, runways and VIP fashion events..." The Designer Collection is full of rich gorgeous cremes perfect for the fall. 

From Zoya " Zoya NYFW 2012: Designer Collection 

• Rekha (ZP626) - Blood red cream (Bibhu Mohapatra custom shade)

• Toni (ZP627) - Dark maroon red cream

• Monica (ZP628) - Dark mulberry purple cream

• Natty (ZP629) - Smoked navy blue cream

• Evvie (ZP630) - Evergreen green cream (Peter Som custom shade)

• Noot (ZP631) - Charcoal green gray cream"

Enkelini polishes!

Today I have another gorgeous Etsy find! Enkelini is a shop of absolutely amazing holographic, glitters and jellies! This review is of Wait..Whatt?!, Lets Dance, Gettin Jiggy. 

Sunny's Miracle Balm-Pink Sugar

Today's review is for Sunny's Miracle Balm in Pink Sugar from 365 Days of Color. This cuticle balm is amazing and smells delicious! I have been using this balm constantly since I received it and literally can't stop smelling my hands. It just smells so yummy! 

Fourth of July Mani!

Happy Fourth of July to all my USA followers!I wanted to do a patriotic mani for the occasion, and I have been on a water-marble spree the last week! I am still learning about water-marbling, but I am pretty happy with how this mani turned out! I used Nicole by OPI You're A Star, I Stop For Nicole and You're Steal The One.  

Hot Ticket Lilac Any Sense and Don't Pink and Drive

Today I have two gorgeous Hot Ticket Polishes by The Balm. The polishes are Lilac Any Sense and Don't Pink and Drive. Lilac Any Sense is a gorgeous medium lilac creme while Don't Pink and Drive is a pretty carnation pink creme. Hot Ticket Polishes can be purchased here.

Feenix Polishes

I am really excited to have these amazing Feenix Polishes for review today! I found these gorgeous polishes on Etsy and was instantly drawn to them! The polishes I have to review are Beam Me Up, Devil With A Blue Dress On, Feenix Rising and Shake Your Tailfeathers. Trust me, you want to see these swatches!

Manicure of the Day!

So I haven't done one of these in a while, but its summer and that means summer nail art! and whats summer without the beach! A beach needs a lighthouse, which is the inspiration for my mani. I used China Glaze Secret Peri-wink-le as a base color, and various colors of acrylic paint to create the design! Acrylic Paint can be found at your local crafts store,Michael’s and ACMoore.

The New Black Runway Barometer

Today I have another gorgeous set from The New Black, this is their 8-piece Runway Set. The set is described by Sephora as follows 

"This palette features the absolute must-have, wear-it-now shades of the season. The formulations are long-wearing, ultra-glossy, fast-drying, and chip resistant. Color glides on evenly and effortlessly for a truly professional-looking finish. These cutting edge colors were selected to work together, so the only thing you need to do is work it!" 

The New Black Runway Set is an 8-piece set with a variety of colors! I think the set gives you a ton of options to play around with. There are so many different combinations, nail art ideas or just classic manis that The New Black Runway Set allows. 

New Black Walrus Ombre Set

Today(well tonight!) I have an exciting nail polish set for you all! This is The New Black Walrus 5-Piece Set. I LOVE the idea of packaging a set for ombres, I have always wanted to try the trend but did not know exactly what colors to pair together. The New Black ombre sets make it super easy! Walrus is a range of tans, ranging from a white to shimmery brown polish. 

Modern Romance and Glamorous Life

Today's review is for two beautiful polishes from Essence: Modern Romance and Glamorous Life. Glamorous Life is a new gorgeous dark reddish pink duochrome with glitter! Do you see the bottle shot? I was blown away! Modern Romance is a very light pink/peach with a gorgeous white shimmer. Find out where to buy Essence here.

China Glaze Summer Neons

Today's review is for the China Glaze Summer Neons! I have a select few from the collection, it is a gorgeous collection full of shimmery neons and a few jellies! Neons are HOT right now, and China Glaze is bringing something a little different to the summer party with a shimmery neons instead of the normal matte finish! Check out some beautiful colors and swatches later on in the post!


"The sun has nothing on you this summer!  Rival its brightness and heat with China Glaze® Summer 2012 collection, Summer Neons.  Featuring 12 new sizzling shades perfect for surf, sand and nightlife, the all new hot hues in China Glaze® Summer Neons include:


Pink Plumeria: Light pink with gold shimmer
Under the Boardwalk: Fluorescent raspberry
Splish Splash: Bright sky blue shimmer
Love’s A Beach: Sizzling hot pink
Hang-Ten Toes: Bubblegum neon with iridescent purple shimmer
Beach Cruise-r: Glimmering fuchsia grape
Orange You Hot?: Bright orange with attention-grabbing gold glimmer
Surfin’ For Boys: Glistening bright coral
Flirty Tankini: Shimmery strawberry smoothie pink
Ride the Waves: Dark ocean blue
I’m With the Lifeguard: Glimmering lime green
Sun-Kissed: Hot highlighter yellow"

Gelato Mio Collection

Today's review is for another gorgeous Jessica Cosmetic's Collection, the Gelato Mio Collection. 

The collection is described as a "pastel-perfect collection that suggests the mouthwatering flavors of italian ice cream, and the endless possibilities of long summer nights. Its refined colour palette reflects fashion's pastel-dominated catwalks with a positive summer vibe that remains on trend.

Gelato Mio's six cool, versatile colours exude both whimsy and serious style: Strawberry Shake It, Barely Blueberry, Lime Cooler, Banana Peel, Tangerine Dreamz and Surfer Boyz 'n Berry."

The collection is full of gorgeous pastels, that are totally drool-worthy and will make you crave ice-cream and ices!

365 Days of Color's Mint Chip!

Today I have a very special polish, 365 Days of Color's Mint Chip from her Candy Shoppe Collection. Mint Chip is a gorgeous very light mint green with small black square glitter. The consistency of the polish is interesting, its somewhere between a jelly and a creme, but thats because it was made to be that way for everyones preference. Onto the swatches because this gorgeous polish can definitely speak for itself!

From Flickr

Bliss is This! Collection

*Taken from Jessica Cosmetics' Website*

Today's review is for Jessica Cosmetics' Bliss is This! collection. The collection is described by Jessica below:

"Bridal season is here and love is in the air and colour in bridal wear is back with a vengeance!.

When you're starting a new life together, the beauty is in the details: the gown, the vows, the forever after. Complete your picture-perfect look with JESSICA's Bliss Is This!

Wedding days should be happy occasions, but the challenge of planning your nuptials down to the smallest detail can mean added stress. That's why JESSICA designed Bliss is This! with brides in mind.

This wedding-worthy collection of lush, versatile nail colours takes away any worry about what to wear on your big day—on your nails, that is. Bliss is This! complements a wide range of gown shades, with its picture-perfect hues of red, pink and peach that tell the tale of romance in three stages.

The 2012 Bliss is This! collection features: Desire; Flirtation; and Love Story in JESSICA Custom Colours" 

Tweezerman Nail Kit!

Before I start the review I want to apologize for my lack of posting lately, with finals week and packing everything up I have been super busy, and I am actually now going away for a week so the craziness continues. I have a very exciting summer ahead, but not much free time. I hope to continue to post more regularly and I hope you all forgive me. Now onto the post!

Today's review is for the Tweezerman Nail Kit I received as a Tweezerman Ambassador. The kit included a satin etched zebra clipper set, a satin etched zebra cuticle nipper, a pushy, an eco friendly file, a set of 5 premium emory boards, a sansation nail file, a pedro callus stone and a master tech ingrown toenail file and cleaner. 

Awakening Collection

The Awakening Collection from Jessica Cosmetics is a gorgeous collection of "Elegant Neutrals." There are six rich, versatile colors in this collection. When I first saw this collection I knew I needed to get my hands on it. I love cremes and the rich colors of this collection, they are perfect for nail art! or for a simple mani.The Awakening Collection is inspired by the butterfly and its transformation from a caterpillar. 

Dazzle Dry!

Today's post is for Dazzle Dry's Quick Dry System, Pink Plume and Silver Lace Texture. The Quick Dry System contains a base coat, top coat and nail prep! Pink Plume is a medium pink magenta creme. The Silver Lace texture is a silver shatter, but a little different from a normal shatter, which you can see below!

Mani of the Day!

Todays post is a mani of the day! I havent done one of these in quite a bit of time so I wanted to post this one! Today's mani is a bird silhouette mani. I cant help but think "Blackbird singing in the dead of night,Take these broken wings and learn to fly, All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise" I was actually inspired by the bird branch decorations I have in my dorm, I spent hours drawing and cutting out these branches!

Onto the polish..

I used Essie's Chinchilly as a base color for this design. Chinchilly is described by Essie as a sleek granite grey. I LOVE this grey, it works well with my skin tone and is just gorgeous! Chinchilly can be purchased from Essie here.

I used black acrylic paint to make this design. Acrylic paint can be found at your local craft store, Michael’s and ACMoore. 

butter LONDON Trout Pout & Snog

I have something a little different for today! I will be reviewing Trout Pout and Snog..as well as their matching LIPPYS!! Snog is described as a "bright, happy, hot pink lacquer." Trout Pout is described as a "An opaque shade of cantaloupe, a pale and retro lacquer." 

       

Heavy Petal Collection! (Picture Heavy)

Today I have Jessica Cosmetic's Spring Collection Heavy Petal! The collection is a blend of feminine with rock n' roll! There are six polishes in this collection: Rolling Rose, Hotter than Hibiscus, Dazed Dahlia, Born 2 Pansy, Geranium Gypsy and Witchy Wisteria. (WARNING: PICTURE HEAVY!)

Baby Tears

Today's review is for Priti NYC's Baby Tears. Baby Tears is from the Summer 2011 Collection. Baby Tears is a "bright khaki green," to me Baby Tears is more of a creme olive green. Baby Tears can be purchased here. 


Coat 1:

Giveaway!

I can't believe that my little blog already has over 500 likes on facebook. I never thought it would grow this quickly! I just wanted to thank you all with a little something! A giveaway for the Essie Spring Collection! This collection includes Navigate Her, A Crewed Interest, To Buy or Not to Buy, Tour de Finance, Olé Caliente and Orange It’s Obvious! The giveaway ends 5/2/12! I can only ship to US addresses, sorry for my international followers! 

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Orly Dark Shadows Collection Preview

Check out what I got from Sally Beauty today!

It’s safe to say that Johnny Depp is still one of the hottest actors out there—dead or alive! This May, he’s moonlighting as a vampire in the latest movie by Tim Burton, “Dark Shadows,” playing opposite Helena Bonham Carter (duh!), Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green and Chloe Grace Moretz.

Check out the latest movie/polish collaboration by Orly sold at Sally Beauty and SallyBeauty.com:

Orly Dark Shadows Collection, $6.99 Each at SallyBeauty.com, May 2012

·         Buried Alive - Deep Brown Shimmer

·         Grave Mistake - Dark Red Crème

·         Mysterious Curse - Purple Shimmer

·         Decades of Dysfunction - Pale Pink Crème

  Mysterious Curse 

Zoya Surf Collection!

Today I have the Zoya Surf Collection! Zoya released the Beach and Surf collections for the summer and the Surf Collection is all metallic foils, with beautiful shimmers. This collection is made of 6 polishes: Rory, Carly, Kimber, Myrta, Meg, and Zuza.

Carly

Peacock Queen Collection (Picture Heavy)!

This review is for Jessica Cosmetic's Peacock Queen Collection. 
"Capture the sheen of a peacock queen with this trend collection of 3 striking shades that will take you well into spring. PEAKCOCK QUEEN a trio of JESSICA Custom Colours that combines dramatic allure and clever sophistication. PEACOCK QUEEN Collection blends 3 specially selected high-pigmented colours with pearl and mica for an iridescent finish; a rare colour combination that presents a tale of elaborate beauty and bold confidence that signifies the attributes that make a peacock proud."
This collection includes Bronze Tailed, Iridescent Eye, and Smoky Feather. Bronze Tailed is described as a "subtle brown with a silver sheen." Iridescent Eye is described as a "mystifying green that gleams with golden tones." Smoky Feather is described as an "amplified shade of slate accented with a silver shimmer." 

butter LONDON LIPPYs!

So this one might not be completely nail polish related, but butter London sent me information about their new LIPPYs which will be exclusive to Ulta for march and coming out everywhere else in April! Theres a new trend, matching your nail polish and lips! butter LONDON is right on top of it with LIPPY, lip-glosses that match a few of their famous polishes!

butter LONDON™ Enters Lip Category with Launch of LIPPY

butter LONDON™, the cult phenomenon of the nail industry, built their reputation on cutting edge colour.  Their 3 Free nail lacquers are create backstage at Fashion Week and have made their way from catwalk to sidewalk in record time.  This season, butter LONDON™ will expand their hold on colour with the launch of LIPPY, a range of long-wearing, lacquer-like lip glosses in shades to match their famous nail lacquers. 

As a backstage fixture, the brand noticed a growing trend for S/S 2012 in "matchy-matchy" manicures, pedicures, and lips.  This elegant, classic look is making a comeback, but modernized with fresh new colours.  The LIPPY colours are rich and densely pigmented for a look that's deliberate, high fashion, and luxe, just like the brand’s nail lacquers.

LIPPY will launch with five bespoke butter LONDON™ shades – Primrose Hill Picnic, Snog, Trout Pout, Yummy Mummy and Teddy Girl – in April.  (Ulta will have exclusive availability in March)

Dictionary Definition:  LIPPY – British slang for someone who makes impertinent or cheeky remarks.  (Glosses are $17 each)

LIPPY products do not contain parabens, petroleum, phthalates, sulphates or bismuth.  butter LONDON™ is available at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flagship store, www.butterlondon.com <http://www.butterlondon.com> , and in fashion boutiques, specialty retailers, and beauty apothecaries around the globe. 

We believe in Rock & Roll. Great Britain. And Fashion.

 Primrose Hill Picnic

Snog 

Teddy Girl

Trout Pout

Yummy Mummy

What do you think about this trend? Will you be trying LIPPY? Let me know below or on Pretty in Paint's Facebook.

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Foie Gras

Today's review is for China Glaze's Foie Gras from the Capital Colors (Hunger Games) Collection.  Foie Gras is a beautiful dark greyish brown creme. Foie Gras is designed for District 10, Livestock. I wanted to let you guys see Foie Gras in different kinds of light, so there are some pictures near the window, with flash and under my fluorescent light!

Fast Track

I have already told you about my LOVE of the Hunger Games, if you don't know already, please just go out now and buy the books. I have read the trilogy now and was completely blown away..I don't read that much but I was captivated by the books and couldn't put them down. I am super-excited for the movie that comes out TODAY! March 23 and will be seeing it soon. 

Today's review is for China Glaze's Fast Track from the Capital Colors (Hunger Games) Collection.  Fast Track is a beautiful light nude/tan/gold with a amazing gold/yellow shimmer. Fast Track is designed for District 6, Transportation (I don't exactly see the link there, but hey I think the color is gorgeous so I am definitely not complaining!)