Kiara Sky Gel | Ombre Collection Swatches & Review

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Hey everyone! Part of my next post will be the gel polish edition on the same fabulous brand Kiara Sky. I recently reviewed their nail lacquers, this time I'm very excited to try out their gel polishes. The set of colors I received is part of their Ombre Collection. It's the fist time I've ever tried color changing polishes and probably the beginning of my new obsession.

As described on their site:

"This glossy and long-lasting temperature active gel polish changes color as your body temperature and mood changes. Have an Enchanted-soft color in warm temperature and a vibrant Wicked shade in cooler temperature. With 33 mood-changing colors, you wont be disappointed with Kiara Sky’s new OMBRE collection" So lets get to it:

Kiara Sky | Nail Polishes Swatches & Review

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Hello everyone! Hope you all are having a great weekend. For today's post, I have some new polishes from a new-to-me brand called Kiara Sky. I was actually looking forward in trying this brand since I've seen them on mainstream instagram. The set of colors I received are various shades from their site. With 101 shades there are plenty of beautiful colors to choose, especially with matching gel polishes.

As described on their site:

"Kiara Sky Professional Nail Lacquer is an advanced formula free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, and DBP. Our highly pigmented, high-fashion nail lacquer provides glassy, full coverage, long-wearing shine for natural nails...giving you the most precise and even lacquer application." So let get to it:

Deborah Lippmann | Summer '16 Collection: Happy Days Swatches & Review

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Hello everyone! I'm finally catching up with things here. I've been waiting to post these babies on the site. I absolutely love the amazing shades these brands are coming out for the summer. For today's post I have some swatches on Deborah Lippmann's new summer collection: Happy Days: Cool. Bubbly. Groovy.

As described by Deborah Lippmann:

"Happy Days are here to stay with New shades from Deborah Lippmann that will never go out style. The duel-patented Gel Lab Pro formula infused with 10 exclusive ingredients help deliver health, wear, and shine ....plumped look similar gel without nail damage." So lets get to the beauties:

LVX | Summer 2016 Collection Swatches & Review

**Products Provided** Hey everyone! Happy Fathers Day! For the last few weeks it has been an incredibly hectic. As a teacher, I have been preparing my students for graduation, which is exciting and stressful all at once. So I really didn't have much time for my nails, only when I can. Now that I have a little more freedom I can now get back to posting some swatches and reviews. For todays post I have some swatches from shopLVX new '16 summer collection. 

The colors are absolutely beautiful and unique for the summer. I can definitely see myself when these more than once. Produced in the USA, the collection is made up of six beautiful cremes that give you that springy feel. These polishes have a chip resistant, 5-free, vegan, and cruelty-free (more info here). So let's check out the beauties: 

Make Me Cosmetics Nail Polish | Swatches & Review + Nail Art Part 2

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 Hey everyone! Hope all of you are (still) having a wonderful weekend! For today's post I have more swatches and review from not-so-new-to-me brand called Make Me Cosmetics Collection. Based in Chicago, IL this a very fairly new indie brand created by Elaine.

Sold exclusively online, their polishes range from all sorts of colors and formulas, and all 5-free and cruelty free. I'm mostly impressed with the quality and formula on these polishes, which I'm excited to share them with you all! So let's get to it:

Make Me Cosmetics Nail Polish | Swatches & Review + Nail Art Part 1

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 Hey everyone! Hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend! I finally have some down time for several blog postings, including this one, which I will cutting in two parts. For today's post, I have a not-so-new-to-me brand called Make Me Cosmetics Collection. Based in Chicago, IL this a very fairly new indie brand created by Elaine.

Sold exclusively online, their polishes range from all sorts of colors and formulas, and all 5-free and cruelty free. I'm mostly impressed with the quality and formula on these polishes, which I'm excited to share them with you all! So let's get to it:

LVX: Spring '16 Collection Swatches & Review

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  Hey everyone! Spring is here and what a better way to start the season with LVX Nail Polish new Spring '16 Collection (even though its snowing over here). Impressed with their formula and application, from their last collection, I couldn't wait to try out these gorgeous colors (which are mostly inspired by runway colors). Produced in the USA, they have a nice selection of cremes and most of all unique colors. The collection is made up of six beautiful cremes that give you that springy feel. These polishes have a chip resistant, 5-free, vegan, and cruelty-free (more info here). So let's check out the beauties: 

Minted.com Peinture Brillante Art Review + Nail Art

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Hey everyone! Well today for most of us on the Eastern side of the states, are stuck at home because of the storm. For sure it's the best time to do some nails! Also I finally have my computer working so I can post up some reviews I have for so long. For today's post, I have a review from new-to-me product called Minted.com.

Minted is an online marketplace connecting you with independent artist from all over the world. Minted.com sources it's pieces through on-going art competitions. Where artists and designers submit work to fit a design brief.  The public vote and the winning designs are chosen and sold as art, home decor, stationery and fabric.

LVX The Runway Colors of Winter: Winter Resort '16 Collection Swatches & Review

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Hello everyone!In a few more days it will be Christmas (for all those who are celebrating). Especially if your trying to decide the perfect gift for that nail polish lover, honestly, this collection is golden! For today's post, I have LVX Nail Polish Winter Resort '16 Collection. Impressed with their formula and application,from their last collection, I couldn't wait to try out these gorgeous colors (which where inspired by runway colors). I even love their super classy and elegant packaging. 

Produced in the USA, they have a nice selection of cremes and most of all unique colors. The collection is made up of six beautiful creme shades that give you that summery island feel. These polishes have a chip resistant, 5-free, vegan, and cruelty-free (more info here). So let's check out the beauties:

Cirque Colors x Nordstrom: Opening Ceremony Pop-In Icon Duos Collection Swatches & Review

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Hey everyone! I have some amazing swatches to show you guys! It's actually one of my top favorite indie brands: Cirque Colors. For Nordstrom's latest monthly pop-in celebrates everything Opening Ceremony. This is their latest contribution with Cirque Colors creating: Opening Ceremony Pop-In Icon Duos Collection.

Curated by Olivia Kim, this collection inspired Cirque Colors based on Opening Ceremony's specific color palette, hence their "Icon Duos", which is perfect for the Holidays ;). The duos are limit editions and consist of one creme and one holo. Now for the beauties:

LACC Spring/Summer Collection Swatches & Review

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Hey everyone! I know summer is over, but I don't think it will ever stop me to pick out some bright and vibrant colors, especially these shades I have for review. A few weeks, I finally had the pleasure in trying out some of LACC Lacquer Spring/Summer '15 Collection.

LACC Lacquer is headquartered in Vancouver and manufactured in New York. They are devoted in providing  you the highest quality nail lacquers that are cruelty free, and without the use of harsh chemicals and toxic ingredients. Which it's more tempting to try as it is vegan, more details on their site. Now lets get to these beauties:

Glassesshop: Frames, Nail Art & Review

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Hi everyone! If you haven't noticed I finally changed the layout on my blog and updated a few things (even though I lost a few followers). Which is kinda why I haven't posted in a while, I've been a busy girl! So today I have a review for you guys, from Glassesshop.com optical online store. 

 

I can honestly say I was a bit hesitate about the frames, since I normally buy my frames in my optometrist office. However I was in a serious need of new glasses, I took the chances to review and test out Glassesshop.com frames.Of-course I couldn't leave out the nail art to match my new frames!

Born Pretty Store: Floral Nail Stickers Review

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Hello everyone! Today I have another fun review using these pretty floral nail stickers from Born Pretty Store. They have tons of amazing inexpensive nail art tools and accessories. With new arrivals every other week, they have so many cool exciting things to look through!

Out of curiosity, I always try to find simple and easy nail art accessorizes. And these studs are a new obsession of mine!As for the stickers, I was very excited to use them. They are fun look for everyday wear and super easy to use, since they are completely different from water decals. 

Born Pretty Store: 5pc Bowknot/Triangle Mini Studs Review

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Hello everyone! For today's post, I have some fun mini studs for review today from Born Pretty Store. They have tons of amazing inexpensive nail art tools and accessories. As for the studs, I for one was very excited when I received these studs. I've seen them used in so many Japanese nail art designs; I just couldn't wait to use them myself.

With new arrivals every other week, they have so many cool exciting things to look through! Just out of curiosity, I always try to find simple and easy nail art accessorizes. And these studs are a new obsession of mine!

butter LONDON x Allure Arm Candy Collection Swatches & Review

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Hey, everyone! It' finally September and I've been extremely busy this week with preparing the classroom for the first day of school next week and having tons of amazing nail related to post. So for today's post, I have an amazing collection from butter London x Allure: Arm Candy Collection. Which I think would be a perfect collection for the Fall!

The set I received is their individual sets sold separately with four cremes, one shimmer and one textured glitter polish. As described on their site: 

"Allure and butter LONDON have joined forces to create a collection of vibrant, trendsetting shades that highlight and accessorize your individual style".

Now for the beauties:

Born Pretty Store: Jellyfish/Starfish Water Decals Review

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  Hello everyone! It's almost September and getting ready for the upcoming Fall, I can't wait! Even though the weather and season is about to change, it doesn't mean no more summery nails. So for today's post, I have a some ocean theme water decals for review today from Born Pretty Store. They have tons of amazing inexpensive nail art tools and accessories. 

With new arrivals every other week, they have so many cool exciting things to look through! Just out of curiosity, I always try to find simple and easy nail art accessorizes. Even though I prefer to do my designs free-handed, but how can I not resist to try out water decals, especially for those quick and easy nail art.

Cirque Colors x Nordstrom Warby Parker Swatches & Review

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Hello everyone! Hope you all are doing well! I finally have some down time to do my nails after a long week of work and preparing my class for the first day of school. For today's post I'm excited to show you guys some swatches for Cirque Colors x Warby Parker for Nordstrom's Pop-In.

Curated by Olivia Kim this collection is very natural, sparkly and works perfectly with the theme of accessories and frames. This collection was created exclusive (and inspired by) Warby Parker frames; it includes two holos, two shimmers and one glitter topper. 

Of-course I was very excited for this collection, since I actually have a pair of Warby Parker frames. They have so many cute designs I had to get another pair (you can check for more here). So onto the swatches:

Pear Nova Polish Swatches & Review

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Hello, everyone! Enjoying the lovely weekend with family at sight seeing the city (again) yesterday. I love New York City they're so much to do so much to see and to be inspired. For today's post, I have swatches from a new-to-me brand called Pear Nova.

Based in Chicago, IL, they have a nice selection of cremes and most of all unique colors, and they are 3-free. I was very impressed with their formula and application, which is very important to me. I even loved their package that is super classy and elegant (pictured below). Now for the beauties:

Born Pretty Store: Feather Charms Review

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Hey, everyone! It's a feathery day! Why?! Well my nails are all about the feathers...charms and decals. For today's post, I' was dying to find the right time to try out these adorable feather charms from Born Pretty Store. They have tons of amazing inexpensive nail art tools and accessories.

  Especially, new arrivals every other week, which is exciting to look through! I love accenting my nails with nail charms and studs, no matter how cliche they get. I think it gives the nails a little oomph! Especially when you have no clue what nail design you want to do.

Madam Glam Nail Polish Review & Swatches + Nail Art

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Hello Everyone! It is finally Friday, thank goodness! For today's post, I have some swatches and nail art from Madam Glam. Last year I had the opportunity to try out their polishes for the first time and was very impressed, I just had to try out some more of their colors. Based in the Fashion District in New York; it is a French inspired line sold exclusively online. 

They offer around 100 glamorous colors from chic to sassy, and all 5-free and cruelty-free. Their polishes range from all sorts of colors and formulas. From neon's to glitters to pastels to nail care treatments, this brand has something for everyone. Now for the beauties: