Rainbow Honey FAB Summer Set Swatches

Some more Rainbow Honey swatches for you! I got sent these polishes for review (mini sizes) and immediately after swatching them I went and bought the full sizes. I love them that much!

image courtesy of Rainbow Honey

These polishes are a little unusual as they are not available on Rainbow Honey's website. They are exclusively available on FAB (affiliate link for those who do not have an account with FAB) and only as a set and for a limited time. For a discounted price of $25 (normal price $30) you get three full size bottles including:

tenda is a bright kelly green lacquer with golden shimmer

costa del sol is a shimmery lacquer full of iridescent and holographic glitters ready to add some sun and sparkle to your manicure

schrammi is a deep coral lacquer with golden shimmer

You can purchase the set on FAB here.

For the swatches I used two coats for each of the base colors (Schrammi and Tenda) and one coat of Costa del Sol on my ring finger.  The polishes applied great. The two creams with gold flecks were a teensy bit thick but not streaky and overall had a good formula. The glitter only needed one coat to get a nice amount of glitter on the nail and wasn't as thick as glitters in clear bases sometimes are.

Rainbow Honey Schrammi with an accent of Costa del Sol

Rainbow Honey Schrammi with an accent of Costa del Sol

Rainbow Honey Tenda with an accent of Costa del Sol

 

 

Rainbow Honey Tenda with an accent of Costa del Sol

So what do you think? Any polish with gold shimmer instantly makes me swoon.

Disclosure: I was provided these polishes for consideration by Rainbow Honey. My opinions are my own and as always, my first priority is you lovely people who read my blog.

Pretty Serious Cosmetics Daphne's Birthday Party

Today is Pretty Serious Cosmetics' 1 year anniversary and thus the birthday of their mascot, Daphne. To help celebrate the festivities here are some swatches of Daphne's Birthday Party over another Pretty Serious polish- Blue Gums On Boxing Day.

I'm Captivated By Cult Nails' Devious Nature

Geez, all my blogging motivation seems to have *poofed* away. So I guess you'll continue to see sporadic posts from me until it comes back. And seeing as my last several posts have all been about nail polish,  I seem to have lost my makeup mojo as well. Working at a cosmetics counter seems to have burnt me out on it a little. One thing that never wavers in my undying obsession with polish. This layering combo is from a few months ago when two of my Cult Nails polishes jumped out at me from their Helmer drawer. Looking at it in these pictures makes me want to do this again. Actually I just bought Scandalous from Cult Nails so I might try Captivated over that next.

This is one coat of Cult Nails Captivated over two coats of Cult Nails Devious Nature.

Cult Nails Captivated over Cult Nails Devious Nature

Cult Nails Captivated over Cult Nails Devious Nature

Cult Nails Captivated over Cult Nails Devious Nature

Here is an uncropped picture just for fun. My hands are huge!

Cult Nails Captivated over Cult Nails Devious Nature

Rainbow Honey Sweet Talk Collection Valentine's Day 2013 Sweet Talk And XOXO Swatches and Review

Welllll, wow! It's been a little while hasn't it? I didn't expect to take a two month hiatus from the blog. The holidays just hit me a little harder than I expected and you know how it goes- life gets in the way.

But, I received these two beautiful polishes from Rainbow Honey's Sweet Talk Collection and just had to share them with you (check the end of the post for a $5 off coupon code). I'm completely in love with all the polishes I've used from Rainbow Honey. The polishes are unique, and the branding is professional, creative, and beautiful.

Image courtesy of Rainbow Honey

There are three polishes in this collection-

• Be Mine- "A lovely kiss of pink on your nails with a dusting of microshimmer and gold flecks."
• Sweet Talk- "A decadently sweet collection of pastel glitters in a white jelly with hidden shimmer."
• XOXO- "A ravishing blend of glitters and flakes in a clear base for easy use over any manicure."

I received the two I was looking forward to most, Sweet Talk and XOXO for review.

The polishes came in this cute cellophane bag.

Right- Rainbow Honey Sweet Talk, Left- Rainbow Honey XOXO

I love Rainbow Honey's boxes for their polish.

Right- Rainbow Honey Sweet Talk, Left- Rainbow Honey XOXO

Right- Rainbow Honey Sweet Talk, Left- Rainbow Honey XOXO

These are the Goldilocks of brushes- not to thick, not too thin, not too stiff, and not too floppy.

Rainbow Honey Sweet Talk in the sun

This was 3 coats. It looks a thicker in some places than others, but that is more to blame on my application than anything else. You could layer it over an opaque white, but I like the slight translucency of the white base.

Rainbow Honey Sweet Talk in the shade

Rainbow Honey XOXO over Sweet Talk in the sun

This was 1 coat of XOXO over Sweet Talk. Man, this polish is gorgeous. It would be my pick of the two polishes and I was really expecting to love Sweet Talk more. Wait until you see this one over a dark base!

Rainbow Honey XOXO over Sweet Talk in the shade

Rainbow Honey XOXO over Estee Lauder Black Plum

This is one coat of XOXO over two coats on Black Plum. Ugh, this is sickeningly gorgeous!

The Sweet Talk Collection is available from Rainbow Honey for a limited time here.  Until February 28th 2013, you can recieve $5 off your order with offer code SWEETTALK$5.


Disclosure: I was provided these polishes for consideration by Rainbow Honey. My opinions are my own and as always, my first priority is you lovely people who read my blog.

Chirality Nail Polish in Cu2+ (Blackened Teal Holo!)

Whew, where did the time go? It's been awhile since I posted. I don't understand myself. I take the time to swatch things and take pictures, but just leave them sitting there on my camera memory card collecting (figurative) dust. So, if you missed me- I'm sorry! And if you didn't even notice I was gone, well, I didn't either. Time flies!

I've been collecting polish lately like a crazy person. I bought a second Helmer to store my polishes and apparently that gave me the go-ahead to go on a polish spending spree. I've been trying to pick up more indie polishes lately too. This polish is from one of my first indie orders.

The polish I'm showing you today is a blackened teal holo. It's a GORGEOUS color and one of the most unique holos I've ever seen. The holo effect isn't the most pronounced, but it still visibly, crashing your car because you're starting at your nails, there. Chirality Nail Polish makes some great holos at an even better price. Full size bottles are only $7. I plan on picking up some more, including their newer glitter shades, when I get a chance.

I believe I used two coats with a base and top coat.

Chirality Nail Polish in Cu2+

Chirality Nail Polish in Cu2+

Chirality Nail Polish in Cu2+

Chirality Nail Polish in Cu2+

Chirality Nail Polish in Cu2+

Chirality polishes can be purchased here. Also check their Facebook page for specials, swatches of other colors, and news on upcoming releases.

An EOTD With Pollen Cosmetics

I know I've expressed my love for the new company Pollen Cosmetics before, but I can't say it enough! And now is the perfect time to order if you haven't. Until November 5th enter the code GrandOpening to get 15% off your order.

Here is an EOTD from last week I did using 5 eyeshadows from Pollen Cosmetics.

Lid- Rare Find
Crease- Lily Jane
Upper Liner and below lower lash line- True To Form
Inner corner and below lower lash line- Kymmie Jo
Highlight- Future Sunrise

Thank you for reading and have a great day/night/whatever!

Super Awesome Indie Halloween Sales!

Some of my favorite indie companies and a few I've been itching to try are having some great sales. Most are for today only so don't delay!

Detrivore

• Detrivore started their 10 eyeshadows for $20 and 3 10 gram blushes for $10 sale early, so head on over! This sale lasts until Novemberr 20th, so you have some time.

Darling Clandestine

• For today only (Oct 31), my favorite indie perfumer is having a buy one, get one free sale on their full-size bottle and perfume solids. Type "Everybody scream!" in your message to seller, plus your choice of free perfume.

Candy's Sweet Treats

• I haven't tried this company, but for today only you can get 65% off anything is their etsy store with the code HALLOWEEN.

Morgana Cryptoria

• Today is the last day of their Customer Appreciation Sale. I placed my first order a few days ago for 4 of their new gel lipsticks and 3 lipglosses.

Black Rose Minerals

• Another shop I haven't tried, but have had my eye on for awhile. Until midnight tonight, get 25% off your entire purchase of $25 or more using coupon code Bloody. The only exclusion is the going going gone category.

Pollen Cosmetics

• This isn't a Halloween sale, but a grand opening sale! I loooove their eyeshadows and it's definitely worth picking some up. Until November 5th, use code GrandOpening to get 15% off your order.

Hi-Fi Cosmetics

• I have a bunch from Hi-Fi that I still need to swatch, but I can tell you everything looks pretty in the jar! Haha. To get 20% off your order for today only, enter the code HWNBDAY at checkout.

Kiss My Sass

• I love KMS's lipglosses and their eyeshadows are great, too. Use code Halloween2011 to save 31% on any order over $31 from now until 10/31/2011!  Not valid on Memberships.

Team Pink Eye Project for Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure AND A GIVEAWAY!

It's the end of October and almost the end of the month long celebration of all things boobs. Oh wait, that isn't what this month was about? By now, everyone and their moms, grandmas, great-aunt's sister's cousin's dogs know about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So I guess that means that the awareness part is working. But sometimes we need to do more than just be aware. Being aware of a disease never saved anyone. It's just the first step. To take that first step even further Project Pink Eye was developed to raise money to support breast cancer research through Susan G Komen for the Cure.

I am hosting a giveaway (sponsored by Cinnamon Cosmetics and Team Pink Eye, not Susan G Komen) to help raise money for research. Other blogs are hosting giveaways as well, so keep reading to see how you can enter them all.

Here is what you can win- a four piece eyeshadow collection from Cinnamon Cosmetics. According to the owner, Candace, "I'll be giving away "The Sirens Collection" which includes the colors Audrey, Bettie, Lana and Julie.  The colors are a collection of pinks and purples all inspired by Hollywood sirens. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of these eye shadows go to benefit the Susan G Komen Foundation through Team Pink Eye all year long."

Audrey	Bettie
Lana	Julie

Giveaway Information:

• What you could win- A special awareness eyeshadow collection, called The Sirens, from Cinnamon Cosmetics, pictured above (pictures courtesy of Cinnamon Cosmetics).
• How to enter- You must go to the Team Pink Eye page on the Susan G Komen website and donate at least $5 (Click here to be taken to the donation page). This one donation will allow you to enter all giveaways this week. You then comment on this blog post stating that you donated and give the email address you used to donate. *IMPORTANT* You will need to donate under the name you you will be commenting under so that the those in charge of this project can verify your donation. Now you are free to go comment and enter giveaways on other blogs. (Click here to see a list of other blogs participating in the project this week. Some might not be updated with their posts yet, so keep checking back throughout the day).
• How long you have to enter- Giveaways will run from the time they are posted until 10 PM CST Sunday October 30th.
• Additional information- You will not be contacted by me if you win the giveaway, but by one of the ladies in charge of Team Pink Eye. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be notified by email in the next few days after the giveaways end.

This is for a good cause so please spread the word through, Twitter, Facebook, or anywhere you can!

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I was really excited about the pink makeup look I was planning for this post, but then I got sick and wasn't able to do it.  So I have something else for you guys instead. I absolutely love pink eyeshadow and indie makeup companies, so I wanted to share my favorite pink eyeshadows I own from indie companies. All of the below are swatched over Fyrinnae's Pixie Epoxy.

1. Antoinette's Revolution Cosmetics- Dusty Rose
2. Detrivore Cosmetics- Death Valley
3. Detrivore Cosmetics- Sexualis
4. Evil Shades- Phyrra's Fantasy
5. Kiss My Sass Cosmetics- Tea Rose
6. My Pretty Zombie- My Pretty Zombie Eyeshadow (same name as company)

7. Pollen Cosmetics- Future Sunrise
8. My Pretty Zombie- MnG #1
9. My Pretty Zombie- MnG #2
10. My Pretty Zombie- MnG #3
11. Persephone Minerals- Mars Crystal Power
12. Persephone Minerals- Pink Sugar Heart Attack
13. RockABettyBeauty- Cupcake Not A Muffin


Thank you for reading and have a great day/night/whatever!

Detrivore Cosmetics' Blushes Swatches and Review

I loooooooove Detrivore (click here and here for previous swatches). Not only is their makeup amazing, but their prices are as well. From time to time they also offer some of the best sales I have seen. I bought these blushes during one of those sales. A new sale starts November 1st. 10 gram jars, including blushes will be 3 for $10 and 5 gram jars, including eyeshadows, will be 10 for $20.

One problem I have with indie blushes is that many of them tend to be too glittery and pigmented. They almost just seem like eyeshadows in a bigger jar. These blushes are perhaps my favorite indie blushes. The finish is matte, but they aren't chalky, and almost have a satin-y look about them. They're build-able, but you can wear them more sheer as well. I love the soft, buttery texture. Despite being a powder, they don't look powdery on my skin at all.My only complaint is that I find the pictures for the blushes on the Detrivore website to be inaccurate. The tone is correct, but they look a lot darker/bolder than they really are.

From left- Poison, Concubine, and Spoiled

Detrivore Blush in Poison

Detrivore Blush in Poison

Detrivore Blush in Concubine

This one looks kind of scary in the swatch, but I really like the way it looks on my cheeks. It's subtle, but pretty.

Detrivore Blush in Concubine

Detrivore Blush in Spoiled

Detrivore Blush in Spoiled

So what do you guys think? Even without the 3 for $10 sale, these are still a great deal.

Available:

• Sell for $5 each for a 10 gram jar on Detrivore's website- http://www.detrivorecosmetics.net/

Thank you for reading and have a great day/night/whatever!

Evil Shades Cosmetics Swatches and Review

Well, this isn't much of a review because I absolutely love everything about Evil Shades. The owner, Andrea, is amazing, as is her makeup. I don't know why I waited so long to order from them! And why I've waited so long to post this review. Evil Shades is one of those dream Indie companies- the owner is accessible, listens to feedback, and will go out of her way to make customers happy. If you haven't ordered from Evil Shades, you must! Stick around for proof.

My order came inside this pretty hot pink drawstring bag.

I ordered a Large Gift Set for $23 ($30 value) that includes your choice of 3 eye shadows, 1 Hardcore lips, 1 Deviant lipstick and 1 Blush and a Blogger Review Set ($4, and an additional $4 for shipping, but you must include your blog/youtube channel to order) that included 4 eyeshadow samples, 2 blush samples, and 3 lip product samples.

Evil Shades Eyeshadows from left- Bittersweet Symphony, Heartless Queen, Nightshade, Phyrra's Fantasy, Reondite, Victorian Night, and Zombie

The eyeshadows are all very lovely and much more nuanced than you see in my pictures. They swatch well and wear well. I find the colors are pretty unique, or have an unexpected touch that makes them unique. You would think Phyrra's Fantasy is just your standard pink, but it has really pretty aqua shimmer.

The shadows are priced well at $1.25 for a 1 gram sample in a clam shell, $5 for a 5 gram jar with no sifter, and a pro size that is $9 for a 10 gram jar with a sifter. The only thing I wish is that there were swatches of each color on skin so I could get a better idea of what the color looks like!

Evil Shades Eyeshadows from left- Bittersweet Symphony, Heartless Queen, Nightshade, Phyrra's Fantasy, Reondite, Victorian Night, and Zombie

Evil Shades Blushes in Atomic, Day Dream, and Skön

I really love Evil Shades blushes. A lot of the times I find that indie blushes can be too sparkle for me and give me disco ball cheeks, but I didn't find that the case here. Even Atomic, which looks scary bright on my skin works for me. The only one that doesn't is Skön, which is sadly too dark for me, no matter how lightly I apply it. It makes for an absolutely gorgeous eyeshadow, though.

The blend well, aren't cakey or powdery, and last forever on my skin. Samples are $1.50 in a clamshell container, regular sizes are $6.50 in a 10 gram jar with sifter, and pro sizes are $12.50 for a 20 gram jar with sifter.

Evil Shades Deviant Lipstick in Devilista, Fearless, and Primrose Path; Evil Shades Harcore Lips in Féline's Kyss and Not Your Barbie

The lipstick formula is great. It's opaque, smooth, and creamy. While they don't feeling drying on my lips, I just had the teensiest issue with Primrose Path feeling a tad bit dry. I never mentioned it because it wasn't a huge deal, and I usually wear a lip gloss over it anyway. Samples are $1.25 for a clamshell container, while a full size in a .07 tube is $4.75.

The lipglosses are lovely as well. Féline's Kyss is the perfect gloss that will pair will any lipstick or goes with any makeup look, while Not Your Barbie is the most gorgeous bold, hot pink gloss ever. It's like the Fearless lipstick in a gloss form. I haven't tried it yet, but I bet they would look fabulous together. Samples are $1.50 in a snap tube that holds 1.5ML and full sizes are $5.75  for .20 fl oz in a tube with a doe-foot applicator.

Evil Shades Deviant Lipstick in Devilista

Evil Shades Deviant Lipstick in Fearless

Evil Shades Deviant Lipstick in Primrose Path

Evil Shades Hardcore Lips in Féline's Kyss

Evil Shades Hardcore Lips in Not Your Barbie

And a bonus-

Féline's Kyss over Primrose Path

I love, love, love Evil Shades. Head on over to their website and check them out!


Thank you for reading and have a great day/night/whatever!