Feeling all Warm & Fozzie with OPI

OPI's  Muppets Collection is one I was so excited about and I am not at all disappointed!

This manicure is OPI Warm & Fozzie with accent finger and tips in OPI Nevermore from the Go Goth 2010 Halloween set.

Browns do not work on me but this I can manage.

OPI description is : Warm & Fozzie A feel-good shade of metallic copper.

But it's so much more than that, there are flecks of rose toned copper and bronze and and gold.

If you fear the browns this is really one worth trying

Warm & Fozzie is metallic shades of fallen leaves crammed into a liquid perfect

You can see that the more jewel tone of it does not make my tone look dirty like poo brown does and the royal purple tone of Nevermore just cools it down enough for me to love it

What do you think...giant win?

More Muppet love to come!

China Glaze Metallic Crackle Glaze Skittles

I thought crackle skittles would be fun on my new mini nails

The China Glaze Metallic Crackles are such fun colors

Right to left, top to bottom: Latticed Lilac, Haute Metal (My favorite), Cracked medallion, Platinum Pieces and Tarnished gold

Tarnished gold up close

I did this a little thicker to get wider cracks

These give a lighter application so you can do a subtle crackle finish or apply thicker for serious crackle

I really like these, they are more versatile than most crackles since they are sheer if you apply lightly.

I did Haute Metal over a baby pink on my youngest and it gave a nice subtle crackle...of coarse she then picked at it until I couldn't get a picture. (She's 3 so not the best model choice)

Overall, Application is very nice, dry time is excellent and formula is awesome.

The crackle trend is being beaten to death but if you haven't tried any I think the metallics are my top pick!

*Products in this post were provided by the company/pr for my honest review

Zoya Sunshine & Summertime - Faye

Zoya...you made this one just for me didn't you?

Faye is a beautiful gilded purple with metallic sparks of copper and gold that shifts like crazy

This is 3 coats of nom

The formula is slightly thin but very easy to work with and very forgiving

Faye is a moody girl and she might be leaning toward a multiple personality, judging by her constantly

switching from soft and girly mauvey with copper shimmer to her bold purple base with exploding golden sparkle and then to a brownish shade with purple glint and gold and copper metal sparks.

This is a must have x100....trust me you need it!

**products in this post were provided by the company/pr for my honest review

Nicole by OPI Walmart Exclusives swatches/review

Nicole by OPI's descriptions:

Count On Me

This glimmering lavender will never let you down.

Got Style?

Mauve has never looked this chic!

He’s A Keeper

This classic red is one of the good guys.

Never Give Up

Hold onto gorgeous color with this persistent plum.

 

Count on Me is a sheer lavander with sparks of purple shimmer.

I love this color and I will be using it for layering a lot!

 

Got style,to me, looks more like a shimmery copper rose shade and surprisingly I really like it!

 

He's a Keeper is a slightly warm toned classic red creme

 

Never give up is a beautiful sassy fushia with scattered holo glitter.

Think Claire's MegPeg all grown up.

 

All swatches are 2 coats with no top coat. Pictures taken with lightbox lighting.

 

My opinion:

I was pleasantly surprised to fall in love with 3 of the 4 colors.

Sorry but I have 100 or so "Classic reds" so for a red to wow me takes a lot.

Formula is great, very smooth and easy to apply.

The bottles is a bit akward but very cute.

The brush shape is great and makes a nice clean line on my tiny narrow nails very easy. It's a little short but that was not a problem.

 

Do you see any that you NEED?

 

 

**Products in this post were sent to me by the company/PR for my honest review

My Snakeskin is an Untamed Luxury! Color Club Untamed Luxury collection

Today I have 2 more from the Color Club Untamed Luxury the Covered in Diamonds set.

Untamed Luxury is an teal glitter in a teal jelly base.

This is 2 coats in shade

Normally I would use this as a layering polish but I wanted you to see the color as it is.

In full sunlight it looks like the glitter is more blue/green than teal.

Application was as good as it gets with glitter. Even, smooth and not hard to control.

It stained my nails slightly but not as much as I thought it would.

Ssssssssnakeskin....I just like saying it like that!

A beautiful dark greyed brown base with gold and copper shimmer that gives it a snakeskinish effect.

This is 2 coats in shade

In full sun this looks totally different (I love that) It's more dark grey with copper shimmer and scattered gold sparkle. This is a very unique color and I was so surprised to like it, but I really love it.

Application was smooth and per the usual for Color Club.

What do you think of these two beauties?

Love them? hate them? want to roll around in them?



**Products in this post were provided by the company/PR for my review

Newbar Venitian glass collection swatches

Nubars Fall 2010 Venitian glass collection

Watch for these at ByNubar

Inspired by traditional Venetian glass, Nubar's Venetian glass collection captures the brilliant colors & flawless craftmanship of the ancient traditional handmade glass of Venice.With vivid hues, a strong glass-flecked shimmer, & rich color saturation,these shades are as memorable as their inspiration.

These have such a strong glass-fleck to them that they appear metallic. All of the colors a rich metal and jewel tones. All pictures are taken in a lightbox and are 2 coats with no base or top coat.

Bronzo is a bronze toned red

Vaso is a beautiful light pink toned purple

Oro is a deep orangey gold

Caramello is a deep smooth caramel bronze

Verde *swoon* is a stunning dark olive green with masive gold shimmer

Arencia is a vivid orange with yellow/golden glowy shimmer

Vino is a sexy vampy wine with copper shimmer

*I did squee when I saw this one*

a fabulous medium pink toned red with copper/gold shimmer

My final word: I think the collection is a huge win, the formula is lovely and it makes me look forward to fall!

**Products in this post were sent by the company/PR for my consideration

All views are my own honest opinions

I'm Just ridin' Side Saddle (Edited cuz you people are pervs)

I do actually ride horses bareback (without a saddle, you little pervs) since I was 3 but this post is about nail polish. : )

I recieved my prize from Diane of Good Mourning Glory 's giveaway, I got China glaze Side Saddle.

Thank you Diane, you are awesomeness!

I have seen a billion swatches of this gorgeous deep plum purple with copper shimmer.

Here is proof that my chemistry or skin tone really does affect the color of polish.

Not so purple huh?

It's brown with copper shimmer

I swatched it on a false nail before and it was clearly purple.

I broke Side saddle. : (

Well it is still a lovely color!

I had no idea how many dirty minds there were around here. Makes me love you even more!