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7.31.2013

Review: Glitter Gal - Nude & Marine Blue Holo Polish


Today I have two wonderful holo Glitter Gal nail polishes to show you:  Marine Blue, and Nude.  Glitter Gal was kind enough to send me these polishes for review purposes.  Anna and Kerry have been friends for almost 20 years and had met at a law firm, and later on down the road to create the Indie polish company, Glitter Gal Australia.  Both these beautiful ladies had something to offer to Glitter Gal Cosmetics.  Anna had created a private label cosmetics business, and made products for some of the biggest Asian and American companies.  Kerry use to be a model and a makeup artist.  One day Anna's husband, who is a special effects color technician, had introduced them to non-traditional pigments which was the start of Kerry and Anna's amazing quest for Glitter Gal.  They use the highest quality of ingredients for their products!


Each bottle comes in two sizes to choose from: 10ml or a 15ml size.  I received two 10ml size which I found are still way better than the normal minis I would get from other companies.  I like that the bottles are square which makes it easier for me to store within my helmer.

7.23.2013

Review: Shimmer Polish - Eva & Tammy


Hello Darlings!  How are you all doing lately?  I hope all is well.  Today I have two pretty Indie nail polishes from Shimmer Polish to share with you, which was sent to me for review purposes.

Shimmer Polish was designed out of Orange County.  SoCal is home to me, so it's wonderful to see that there are Indie nail polish makers from around here.  Cindy has a brilliant line and I love that she names and designs her polish after her all the special people in her life.


Eva is a nice burgundy red jelly base that has a mixture of fine micro-glitters of burgundy, black, and silver.

With Top Coat

Without Top Coat in Direct Sunlight
For an opacity look it took three base coats.  The fine micro-glitter gives the polish a more in-depth look.  You could see the previous glitters as you layer the polish.


Tammy is absolutely gorgeous with its mixture of gold, black, and purple glitter mixture of bars, hex, and square glitter.  I love this color combo since I use those shades for my makeup looks time to time.


I decided to wear this polish by itself with a top coat over it to smooth it out.  To achieve opacity it takes two to three coats.

I love that these actually dried fast and I didn't have to fish out for glitters on both of them.  There was no horrible smell that gave me a headache at all.

You could purchase Cindy's Shimmer Polishes at her ETSY Shop for $12 each and she also takes custom orders.  So make sure to check out her other wonderful polishes that she has to offer.

Here are other ways you can keep in touch with Shimmer Polish:

Do you have one of Cindy's Shimmer Polishes?  What do you think of Eva and Tammy?  

Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope you have a wonderful day!

7.16.2013

Review: Little Twin Stars Water Nail Decals


Today I would like to share with you these cute Little Twin Stars water nail decals I had received from BornPrettyStore for review purposes.


The little girl in me knew I had to grab this!  When I was younger and into Sanrio, I loved Little Twin Stars along with Pochacco and Badtz Badtz Maru.  These water decals brought me back to the days when I was living in Okinawa.

I love water decals because they are super easy to use and really helpful when you have those no inspo or motivation sort of days.  


This water decal has a total of five images that are repeated three other times.  Giving you twenty images total.  And if you include the bow streamer with stars, that is two more images.  Of course you can always cut the streamer up which will give you more.

7.12.2013

Review: Elegant Touch Envy Wraps / Bling - Acid Graffiti & Magenta Shimmers




Hi everyone!  I want to share with you two of the latest Envy Wraps to hit the Elegant Touch US line: Acid Graffiti and Magenta Simmers.  Back in April Elegant Touch released a new false nail collection and designs of nail wraps on the US market that was exclusive at Ulta.  If you haven't heard of Elegant Touch you are missing out!  They actually have been around since 1979 and they have been slamming out some wonderful nail products.  If you need a quick easy way to cover up your nails, check out their products.


7.02.2013

Review: RMK - Ingenious W Powder Eyes 04 & Gloss Lips N EX-06


Hi Darlings!  Today I have two products from RMK, that I received from LookFantastic for review purposes.  They are from the company RMK, which has some of you may know are a Japanese brand, and it is their Ingenious W Powder Eyes in 04 (gray), and a Gloss Lips in N EX-06 (limited edition Gold).


The packages on these were a sleek silver box that has embossed lettering of "Take me.  Open Up.  Choose me."  I think this is totally eye catching as you walk down the aisle looking at the makeup.  If something told me to choose them I'll stop, look, and wonder why I should do so.


6.27.2013

Review: 3 Concept Eyes Lip Paints in Shade 7 & 8



Today on my blog I would love to share with you two lip paints by 3 Concept Eyes, that I received from BornPrettyStore for review purposes.  These lip paints are the latest edition to the lippie line that BornPrettyStore carries.  I was excited to review these because when I first saw them they reminded me of OCC Lip Tars and Sleek Makeup Pout Paints.  Well in that concept at the least.

Out of the eight shades, I decided to pick #7 and #8 since I wanted something that I would be able to wear both of them at separate times.


6.21.2013

Review: Tribal Dazzling Gold Glitter Nail Polish


Today I would like to show you another glitter polish from the company Tribal Colours that I received from BornPrettyStore for review purposes.  If you have not checked out BornPrettyStore, you are totally missing out with some of their wonderful products that they carry.  It is honestly one of my fave shops online to purchase products for nail art and fashion accessories, among other products.


I love the shapes of the Tribal Colours' nail polish bottles.  I am such a sucker for cute packaging.  It helps, right?

6.17.2013

Review: Ardency Inn PUNKER World's Baddest Eyeliner


Oh darlings have you heard of the eyeliner Punker from Ardency Inn?  They hit the shelves at Sephora back in February and you could find them in the featured eyeliner section.  A while ago they were kind enough to send me one for review purposes.  I have been messing around with it to see how well it would last.

Ardency Inn is a new company that is deeply rooted in the downtown music scene over in New York.  They are aiming to put the power of makeup artisty into the hands of every woman.    Later on this year they will be releasing a full line of color cosmetics in Fall.  So keep an eye out on that!

So guess who is the Director of Artistry & Education for Ardency Inn!  James FREAKIN' Vincent!!  He has such creativity!!


PUNKER makes it easy for anyone to take their look from boring to bold with one slash across the lash line.  It literally takes the fear out of applying liquid liner.  Keep it simple and sexy with a cat eye or create dramatic shapes of your own that let everyone know you're not a girl to mess with.  - James Vincent

6.15.2013

Review: Star Crushed Minerals' Blushes - Light Primrose, Peachy Sheen, Mauve-o-lous


Today I have some blushes to show you from my gal Edith's shop, Star Crushed Minerals, which was sent to me for review purposes.  She created Star Crushed Minerals based upon her past experience with cosmetics.  She wanted something more natural and healthy instead of having high end cosmetics.  And let me tell you, her products are fabulous and I have not broken into pimples since using them.



The top jar is Light Primrose, and the bottom two (left to right) is Perfectly Peach and Mauve-o-lous.  These are sample sizes which contain 1g of product.  Can you believe that all her samples come in jars AND sifters?!  Honestly love that it comes like that instead of the typical ziploc bags.  As most of you know are a pain at times!  Her full size carries 2.5g of product.

6.14.2013

Review: Femme Fatale Cosmetics - Mystic Tome, Ruby Wings, Spearmint Candy, Sun Crystal, Haunt, Incantation, Phantasm, & Duskwing


Today I would like to share with you some eyeshadows and a blush that I received from Femme Fatale Cosmetics for review purposes.  Femme Fatale Cosmetics is an indie company that is based in Australia, and they specialize in mineral cosmetics, and not to mention recently have started to do Indie polishes as well.  Their products are blended by hand which makes their products even more special.  Sophie, the owner, was very kind and helpful when I was making my decision.  Also she is very pretty!


I received samples of seven loose eyeshadows: Mystic Tome, Ruby Wings, Spearmint Candy, Sun Crystal, Haunt, Incantation, and Phantasm; and a blush: Duskwing.  Each sample goes for $1.10AUS and is about 1/8 tsp in a zip lock bag.  And all of the samples you order be it blush, foundation, or eyeshadow will be free shipping.

6.12.2013

Review: Missha The Style Lucid Nail Polish Dazzling in #3

Today I have this lovely glitter polish to show you that I received from Cosmetic Love for review purposes.      It is Missha's The Style Lucid Nail Polish Dazzling in Style #3.  Cosmetic Love is a Korean based online shop that sells a bunch of Asian cosmetics!  They carry various products from nail polish to BB creams to eyeliners to lipstick.  Their site even carries skin care products and items for men as well.  Just to list a few big name Asian Brands:  TonyMoly, Skin79, Missha, Etude House, and the list goes on.  Their website is very easy to navigate through.  If you order from them you will receive samples as gifts.  So say you order 1 product you get 2 samples.  You order three items you get two samples, a nose pack, and a mask pack.  They are at random of course, but its a great way into trying new products!


Style #3 of the Style Lucid Nail Polish Dazzling is punched with various glitters.  


It has assorted sizes of hex in black, lime green, yellow, red, white, and so much more.  It has white squares and small round ones as well.  There are assorted red and green bars as well.  

Not just the glitter mixture has a wonderful but there is an added bonus which I will announce later on in this post.  

6.06.2013

Review: Ooh La Lacquer - Princess Nylah



Today I have a very special nail polish to share with you from my girl's shop, Ooh La Lacquer.  It is called Princess Nylah, and a latest addition to her polish line.  This will be released later on today, along with some other new polishes.


The reason why this gorgeous glitter packed nail polish is a very special one is because Nastassia named it after her little diva god-daughter.  How sweet is that?

5.30.2013

Review: Lord & Berry INKglam


Today I have this shiny extra long wearing eyeliner from Lord & Berry called INKglam, which I received from LookFantastic for review purposes.  LookFantastic is an online beauty boutique that is located in Britain.  They carry a wide range of products from hair, makeup, nail products, to perfume.  Their list just goes on and on.  Not to mention they have medium & high end brands as well.  LookFantastic is a nicely organized site putting the items into categories.  For example: Nail Polish is organized by nail color sections.  You don't have to keep going through lines and lines of colors. Moreover, LookFantastic is FREE shipping worldwide!  Can you believe that?  With the brands, they carry I am truly amazed by it!  So make sure to check the company out!  You will be surprised to see what brands that they have.

So back to the Lord & Berry INKglam.  At the moment this is currently out of stock upon their website, but it cost about $15 for a 2.5ml waterproof eyeliner.


INKglam is the perfect product for lining and defining the eyes with either fine or bold lines with a shiny, "patent leather" finish...INKglam is quick-drying, long-wearing, smudge-resistant and waterproof yet can be easily removed. - Lord & Berry Cosmetics


5.29.2013

Review: BA Star Holo Silver Glitter & Glue Liquid Base

Today I would like to share with you these two interesting BA Star products, that I received from BrandBacker for review purposes.  BA Star is a company that focuses upon cheerleaders, competitors, dancers and such.  They carry a wide range of products: glitters, stickers, eyeshadow, headbands etc.  Perfect for those who are cheerleaders.


The items I received were:

The glue liquid base comes in a lipgloss like tube and the applicator has a doe sponged.  The glue reminds me of Elmers glue.  It holds up against sweat and holds on to the glitter and eyeshadow well.  



The holo silver glitter is made of fine holo silver glitter.  That at angles looks turquoise.  This was designed for body and face.  The jar seems over packed and could be a bit messy when opening it.  It would of been nice  if a sifter was included upon it.


I ended up doing a heart and left it on my arm as I went out to see if it would come off in this Southern California heat.  It didn't have any fallouts while I was out and stayed pretty well.  There might be touch ups if you over sweat a lot.

BA Star was even kind enough to give you lovely readers a 50% off these products by entering the code "BBGLITZ".  So make sure to check them out when you can.

What do you think about glitter?  Have you tried one of BA Star's products before?

5.28.2013

Review: Duri Cosmetics - Once Upon a Dream Collection



So today I have a wonderful new summer collection called "Once Upon a Dream" from Duri Cosmetics to show you.

Duri Cosmetics is known as a professional line that aims towards high performance for consumers at salons and specialty stores nationwide.  Their nail polish is meant to be long-lasting and chip-resistant with a smooth finish.  Their nail products are 3-Free: DBP, Toluene, and Formaldehyde.  Each bottle holds 0.5 floz./15ml.


Once Upon a Dream has six beautiful pastel colors.  From bottom to top:  Pillow Pink, Soft Slumber Blush,  Lilac Dream, Sleeping Beauty Indigo, Pie in the Sky Green, and Cloud True Blue.
The pigment-rich pastel palette isn't meant to put you to sleep, but to dream big for long-lasting summer days and temperate nights.  - Duri Cosmetics Founder Faina Ritz
The colors are supposed to remind you of "embody clear skies, pink sunsets, carnivals and carousels."  When I first saw this collection it reminded me more of spring, but as I read what Duri Cosmetics was aiming for I started thinking what does summer really mean to me.  When I look up at the clear blue skies, it isn't neon blue.  So I am so glad that Duri Cosmetics went the pastel route instead of the typical neon colors.

5.22.2013

Review: Elegant Touch Nail Art Kit in Rosalia


Recently Elegant Touch released some new goodies to their already wonderful line of false nails collection line, which debuted in the US in April.  You could find Elegant Touch products at Ulta stores and website.


So today I have one of those new additions to share with you.  It is Elegant Touch's Nail Art Kit in Rosalia, which I received for review purposes.  The nail art kits that they released all come with two glitter puffer bottles, 50 studs, a nail art applicator, and a protective sealer.


It also comes with an instruction leaflet for those who are not sure how to use the products.  Totally wonderful for those who are just getting into nail art.


5.21.2013

Review: SUPER BLACK Lacquers - Whip



I have been saving the best for last of my SUPER BLACK Lacquers' review set.  It is a wicked black holographic nail polish called Whip.


Natalie Dee did an amazing job on these nail polishes.  The size on all of the SUPER BLACK Lacquers' nail polishes is 18ml.  Not to mention they are all 4-Free which means there is no Formaldehyde, Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene, and Formaldehyde resin.  SBL is completely formulated, mixed, and bottled all by hand.

5.19.2013

Review: SUPER BLACK Lacquers - Lombard


Today I have one of the gorgeous holo nail polishes from SUPER BLACK Lacquer, called Lombard, which I received for review purposes.  SUPER BLACK Lacquers is still a fairly new Indie nail polish line, and I am sure they will become super popular in no time.  If you have not checked out ND's nail polishes yet you are missing out!  She has awh-mazing holos, glitters, and solids (shimmer & creams). SUPER BLACK Lacquers is a 4-free meaning it does not carry Formaldehyde, Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene, and Formaldehyde Resin. 


Lombard is such a pretty holographic lilac and has different results in different lighting.  


In regular/low sort of lighting it has a shimmery dusky lilac look.  Natural lighting and sunlight it glistens off its gorgeous holographic side.

5.16.2013

Review: Star Crushed Minerals Eyeshadow in Orbit, Teal, Orchid, Electric Blue, & Starry Night

I have some wonderful loose eyeshadows from my girl Edith's all natural mineral shop, Star Crushed Minerals, to share with you.  I noticed she was having a sale for the ENTIRE month of May at 50% off everything in the shop.  She then contacted me giving me an extra discount over it.  Seriously Edith is one of the most kindest owners I know out there!  So I ended up picking five eyeshadow samples that caught my eye the most.


The little yellow tabs you see are part of the sealers for the sifters.  All of her jars come with a sifter, even the samples.  Which I absolutely love since it is way better than getting some small plastic bag of it.  The samples hold 1g of products.  While the full size carries 2.5g.  


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Review: Super Black Lacquers - Son of a Space Ghost

Today I have a super gorgeous Super Black Lacquer's glitter polish to share with you, called Son of a Space Ghost.  This product was received for review purposes.


Natalie Dee did such a wonderful job on this black base glittery goodness polish.


I love the massive amount of fine fuschia glitter, small hex purple glitter, medium sized holo pink and silver glitters sitting within a sheer black jelly base.


The black base is so mystifying to be honest.  Because sometimes I think its a dark purple base but it's actually a black!  Super gorgeous!