SALLY HANSEN: Insta-Dri Matte Metallic Collection [Burnished Wine, Molten Mauve, Rose Flush, Gold Rush, Smoldering Teal, & Smokey Silver]

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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Matte Metallic Collection
L→R: Burnished Wine, Molten Mauve, Rose Flush,
Gold Rush, Smoldering Teal, and Smokey Silver

Hey, y'all! Today I have swatches of the new Insta-Dri Matte Metallic Collection to share with you. In this collection are 6 jewel toned nail polishes that feature a unique velvety, metallic finish. The best part is, these polishes have a 3-in-1 formula with built in base and top coat, so you don't have to sacrifice the matte finish via a top coat. Click over to after the jump to see swatches!

ZOYA: Spring 2019 Innocence Collection [Agnes, Birch, Fern, Theo, Aire, & Evette]

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Zoya Spring 2019 Innocence Collection:
L→R: Agnes, Birch, Fern, Theo, Aire, and Evette

Uh, yikes! It's been 2 months... 2 long, how are ya! (Insert a myriad of excuses no one cares about here) Cold has gone and the warmth of Spring has arrived since then. Zoya is welcoming spring with a mix of colors and finishes via the Innocence Collection. I'm so happy to share this collection with you, check it out after the jump!

COLOR STREET: Tinseltown Nail Strips Review

Pin It // Jan. 2021 edit: This has been a popular post of mine from month to month since I posted it in 2019. For some reason, me and my ding dong brain was not aware at the time that Color Street is a MLM (multi-level marketing company/network marketing company). I do not support MLM companies and their practices for multiple reasons. While I understand why people (mainly women) sign up to consult... as someone who has been preyed upon by consultants and has interacted with MLMs WAY too much being in the military family community for 10+ years... watching them exploit and destroy women -  MLM companies are just something I can personally support.

If you find these nail strips interesting or worth trying please note: Color Street is owned by a brand named Incoco, which has been around for quite awhile. I reviewed Incoco strips back in 2013: here. From personal experience with Incoco and Color Street labeled brands - THEY ARE identical products, from the strip quality all the way down to the packaging and application instructions. If you for whatever reason are compelled to try these strips and are willing to support the parent company... you can find them at Ulta or Walmart (Walmart sells both Incoco and the brand Coconut Nail Art, which is also by Incoco). Incoco does not sell directly from their website anymore. If you are interested in more trendy/unique nail art type nail strips, I highly recommend SCRATCH nail wraps.

I redacted the consultant's information from my post a few months after posting, but I chose to leave this review up as it is speaking directly about the product itself and it's performance. This is not up for discussion, don't @ me, comments have been turned off.

"Empowered women empower women — and that means supporting our friends but not supporting organizations or companies that exploit them."

Thank you
-L

Color Street Tinseltown Nail Strips

I’ve toyed around with the idea post posting or not posting this review for months. I fault myself as prior to accepting the sample, I didn’t do research and had no idea who Color Street was LOL. I know all too well that multilevel/network marketing companies can be a touchy subject. At the end of the day, my blog is here to review products and give my honest thoughts on quality and how those products perform with use. 

ZOYA: Winter Holos Collection [Everly, Cadence, & Brighton]

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Zoya Winter Holos Collection
L→R: Brighton, Everly, and Cadence

Hey guys! Today I have the trio of polishes that make up the 2018 Winter Holos Collection from Zoya. While these polishes aren't linear holographic polishes, they are super sparkly polishes that you don't want to miss out on. Also, if you're looking for the perfect polish for Valentine's day, these may be a great fit. Check them out after the jump below!

PRESS RELEASE: Zoya Spring 2019 Innocence Collection

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COLLECTION RELEASE DATE: 2/4/2019

PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW

Special pre-order deal: Buy the Innocence 6-piece collection, and receive 6 Z-Wide Brushes, a Remove+ Big Flipper, and a cute duo box featuring two of our favorite nudes (Zoya in Jack, and Ruthie) in Full size bottles.

Introducing INNOCENCE, the newest collection by Zoya for Spring 2019 that is evocative of nature and the transitions from Winter to Summer. Complete with its own thunderstorm in the color Theo, this collection is stormy and subtle, yet features a touch of brightness and softness.

ZOYA NAIL POLISH - $10 ea.
• Birch (ZP978): Birch can best be described as a gentle greiged lavender in a full coverage cream formula.

•  Agnes (ZP979): Agnes can best be described as a warm toned muted blush in a full coverage cream formula.

• Evette (ZP980): Evette can best be described as a softened grape with a pink undertone to balance, in a full coverage cream formula.

• Aire (ZP981): Aire can best be described as a deep, dusty periwinkle blue in a full coverage cream formula.

• Fern (ZP982): Fern can best be described as a balanced sage with a beautiful warm pearl accent.

•  Theo (ZP983): Theo can best be described as a stormy grey with subtle texture featuring a flash of larger irregular silver flakies in silver, with dark blue glitter throughout. Like a spring thunderstorm in the night.

10 FREE FORMULA: formulated without formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin,

dibutyl phthalate toulene, camphor, tphp, parabens, xylene, ethyl tosylamide, and lead.

ZOYA SPRING 2019 INNOCENCE COLLECTION

AVAILABLE  2/4/19 AT ZOYA.COM

ZOYA: Holiday 2018 Jubilee Collection PART II [Cookie, Chiara, Danica, Juniper, Kateri, & Leopard Spots Topper]

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Zoya Holiday 2018 Jubilee Collection:
L- >R: Cookie, Chiara, Danica, Juniper,
Kateri, and Leopard Spots Topper

In this post, I am reviewing the 2nd half of the Zoya Holiday 2018 Jubilee Collection! If you missed the first half, click here to take a look. If the pinks and reds were not for you, hopefully this swatch set is more up your alley! Swatch and review after the jump below :]

ZOYA: Holiday 2018 Jubilee Collection PART I [Astrid, Leigh, Carson, Taryn, Maxine, & Allison]

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Zoya Holiday 2018 Jubilee Collection
L->R:  Astrid, Leigh, Carson, Taryn, Maxine, and Allison

Hey y'all! Today, I have the first 6 polishes of the Zoya Holiday 2018 Jubilee Collection to share with you.  In this half we have a gold, some neutrals, and some pinks/reds. This years collection features a wide variety of colors and finishes. I really feel like there is something for everyone in this collection. Check out the swatches after the jump below!

MORGAN TAYLOR: Fall 2018 African Safari Collection [Wanna Share a Tent?, No Sudden Mauves, Neutral by Nature, Are You Lion to Me?, Off The Grid, & No Cell? Oh Well!]

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Morgan Taylor Fall 2018 African Safari Collection
L->R: Wanna Share a Tent?, No Sudden Mauves, Neutral by Nature,
Are You Lion to Me?, Off The Grid, and No Cell? Oh Well!

Happy Fall, y'all! Today I have some great Fall inspired polishes from Morgan Taylor's latest collection, African Safari, to share with you! This collection showcases the rich earth tones of Africa in various finishes and some clever names. If you're craving fall colors, this is the collection for you. Take a look at these 6 polishes after the jump!

PRESS RELEASE: Zoya Holiday 2018 Jubilee Collection

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AVAILABLE ONLINE OCTOBER 8th, 2018

 JUBILEE – HOLIDAY 2018

It’s time to celebrate Jubilee! The newest assortment from Zoya for Holiday 2018 features a range of beautiful creams, lux metals, and a new special effect topper. Whether you’re simply celebrating the fun in life, or want to brighten up the dreary winter days, Jubilee will be your escape. Come enjoy our newest collection that has a little something for everyone.

ZOYA NAIL POLISH - $10 ea.
• Astrid (ZP968): a liquid gold foil that adds a festive touch to any holiday look - wear as an accent or alone for optimum impact.

• Leigh (ZP977): a perfect winter nude - rich and warm cream with just a hint of pink to compliment any skin tone.

• Carson (ZP964): a muted nude pink cream - beautiful shade to create an understated elegance and perfect for the cold weather months

• Taryn (ZP965): a fiery fuchsia micro-iridescent shimmer with blue undertones - a shade that brightens even the gloomiest of winter days.

• Maxine (ZP969): a rich red cream with an evenly balanced undertone - bright, yet still appropriate for the season.

• Allison (ZP970): a plum-toned ruby cream - a more amped up version of a traditional plum shade.

• Cookie (ZP971): a purple PixieDust with gold flecks - perfect for holiday fun! Use as an accent or on her own for a gorgeous textured matte look.

• Chiara (ZP972): a deep purple cream - a gorgeous compliment to the rich jewel tones of the season.

• Danica (ZP973): a rich deep teal cream - a new twist on holiday green that gives you an edgy, yet elegant look

• Juniper (ZP974): a sparkling teal textured PixieDust shade - especially perfect when paired with Leopoard Spots effect polish layered over.

• Kateri (ZP966): a beautiful midnight brown cream - think of this as the new black!

• Leopard Spots Topper (ZP967): the new special effect topper for winter 2018 - layer over any textured PixieDust shade for an edgy leopard effect.

10 FREE FORMULA: formulated without formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin,

dibutyl phthalate toulene, camphor, tphp, parabens, xylene, ethyl tosylamide, and lead.

ZOYA HOLIDAY 2018 JUBILEE COLLECTION

AVAILABLE 10/8/2018 AT ZOYA.COM

MORGAN TAYLOR: Platinum Collection [Go All Out, Disco Days, & Diamonds In The Sky]

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Morgan Taylor Platinum Collection:
Go All Out, Disco Days, and Diamonds In The Sky

I'm super excited to share with you 3 polishes from the Morgan Taylor Platinum Collection. This is Morgan Taylor's first ever holographic nail lacquer collection.  The holographic effect of these polishes have a brilliant scattered holographic shimmer effect that shines bright in the sun! There are 6 polishes in this collection but today I have 3 shades to swatch and review for you. Check them out after the jump!