Thursday, March 29, 2012

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. 

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 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!

Friday, March 23, 2012

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!)


Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Manicure of the Day! + tutorial!

It's the First day of Spring! I wanted to celebrate by sharing a cute flower mani design with you! I took pictures along the way to show you how to create this look! This is my Violet Mani, featuring Zoya Kendal!,  I love Kendal, even if Zoya intended it as a winter color, I feel Kendal is also a perfect pastel for the spring! Kendal is a beautiful lavender creme that works perfectly for this design! I also used white, yellow, and purple acrylic paint! Acrylic paint can be found at your local craft store, Michael’s and ACMoore. (Warning! This post is Picture Heavy!)


Saturday, March 17, 2012

Zoya Summer Collection Preview!

I am super excited to see that Zoya posted this on their blog! A preview for their Summer 2012 collection:Beach & Surf!


Thursday, March 15, 2012

Manicure of the Day!

Today's Mani of The Day is a mani I am especially proud of. Like many of my favorite manis, its a floral! The flowers kind of remind me of hawaii, so this is my Hawaii Floral Design! The foundation color is Essie's Case Study (review here), which is one of my favorite colors to make designs on! Case Study can be purchased here. I also used pink, green, black and white acrylic paint! Acrylic paint can be found at your local craft store, Michael’s and ACMoore.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Stone Cold

Let me start off by saying, If you haven't read the Hunger Games, go out now and buy the books. I have only read the first one so far, but I am blown away and fully understand the hype. I am super-excited for the movie that comes out March 23 and will definitely go see it opening day. Now onto the polish...
Today's review is for China Glaze's Stone Cold from the Capital Colors (Hunger Games) Collection.  Stone Cold is a beautiful matte charcoal gray. Stone Cold is designed for District 2, masonry. 

Friday, March 9, 2012

Manicure of the Day!

Today's Mani of the Day is a cute dot design! I was inspired by my planner and just HAD to make a mani after it! My planner has all this different sized blue circles that are cut off around the sides. I used Nicole by OPI's "Baby" Blue from the Justin Beiber Collection. It can be purchased here. I also used blue and white acrylic paint! Acrylic paint can be found at your local craft store, Michael’s and ACMoore.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Electric Beat

Today's review is for Electric Beat from China Glaze's Electropop Collection. Electric Beat reminds me of a blue sky on a clear day, its a creme medium blue with a hint of lilac. Electric Beat can be purchased from Ulta, Amazon and Sally Beauty Supply!

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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Manicure of the Day!

Today's manicure of the day is a Gold Gradient! To achieve this look, I used Nicole by OPI Not a Gold Bigger, Nicole's Nickel and Razzle Dazzle. Nicole by OPI can be purchased at these stores

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Gone Gonzo

 This is a review for OPI's Gone Gonzo from the Muppets Collection. Gone Gonzo is a multisized glitter with smaller blue glitter and large silver glitter. Gone can be purchased here. Click the pictures to enlarge!

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