Glitter Daze Colorpop Collection

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Tonight I have the Colorpop Collection from Glitter Daze to show you! There are 10 new polishes just released that are perfect for summer.

Since this will be a long post, I'll dispense with the chatter and just get right to it! Prior to swatches of each one, in italics, you will see the maker's own description of each of the polishes, followed by my review.

L-R: Jetsetter Lifestyle, Icecream for Summer, Lei It On Me, Pucker Up Sunshine,
Neon Wasted, Life is But a Breeze, A Boardwalk to Remember,
Star So Bright, Summer Sprinkles and My Private Paradise

I didn't have any issues with formula or application on any of them, which is saying something considering there are TEN polishes! I did notice, however, that some of the larger neon glitters appear to be starting to disintegrate, which seems to be common for most of the neon glitters, regardless of brand.

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The Polish Bar Summer Holo Jellies Collection 2013

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Good morning! We're half-way through the work week and I have a collection to show you that is sure to offer a much-needed pick-me-up! The Polish Bar Summer Holo Jellies Collection. Plus my first attempt at a color block mani!

The Polish Bar Summer Holo Jellies Collection 2013

This collection consists of 5 new, bright jellies with a subtle scattered holo: Electric Violet, Shocking Pink, Cobalt Blue, Very Fuchsia and Orange Crush. The names explain the colors perfectly and they all had the same formula and application. They each have a subtle scattered holo and are all true jellies. I've used 4 coats of each one, shown with and without top coat, with no issues at all. They build up to a great wax sort of finish on their own and really shine with top coat. On shorties, I think 3 coats would work great.

The Polish Bar Summer Holo Jellies Collection 2013

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Jindie Nails - Summer Chic Collection 2013

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Tonight I have a new summer collection for you from Jindie Nails! The Summer Chic Collection.

Jindie Nails Summer Chic Collection 2013

If you missed my post on the two new Summer Limited Edition Jindie Nails polishes, Moon Walk and She Blinded Me with Science, click here!

Jindie Nails Summer Chic Collection 2013

There are five polishes in this collection (descriptions from the Jindie Nails site):

Quit Staring at My Melons - New glitter topper with matte kelly green, barbie pink, matte gray dots, watermelon pink & black dots plus smaller metallic light green and light pink dots.  Also has small and extra large matte black dots and small micro hex in matte kelly green, matte gray, barbie pink, black, watermelon pink.  The base is a clear base with bits of real silver flakes and intense green shimmer.  

Betty's Fetti Milkshake - White crelly base with all fine and ultra-fine micro-matte hex in opaque pastels and opaque & transparent neon hex.

That Purple Ish -  crelly base with periwinkle purple base loaded with silver shimmer and an assortment of wine, purple, lilac, lavender, hot pink, navy and magenta dots, squares and hex.  

Don't Get Citrus Twisted -  Bright neon green crelly with matte opaque kelly green, pastel yellow and canary yellow dots and extra large hex, neon pink hex and opaque baby pink dots and extra large hex with silver shimmer.  

Hex on the Beach - white crelly base with matte, opaque baby pink, peach, red, orange, pastel yellow and canary yellow dots, diamonds & hex.  This also has metallic copper & light pink dots & hex throughout plus a gorgeous peach shimmer. 

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365 Days of Color Sizzling Summer Collection for 2013 - Swatches and Review

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Today I have a really sweet collection to show you from 365 Days of Color - their new Sizzling Summer Collection for 2013!

365 Days of Color Sizzling Summer Collection 2013

This consists of 6 new polishes, which I'll be showing you today, plus a special limited edition Independence Day polish called Ermahgerd Murica, which I showed you already here. That one is only available until July 4, 2013 so if you want it, HURRY!

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KBShimmer Summer 2013 Collection - Swatches and Review

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Well I told you I was working on a huge post and I'm really excited about it. This collection for Summer 2013 from KBShimmer is magnificent. Truly. So I'll despense with the chit-chat. This time. <grin>

KBShimmer Summer 2013 Collection

So pull up a chair and get out your wishlist...

KBShimmer's Summer 2013 Collection consists of 9 new polishes and the Clearly On Top Top Coat makes an even 10. The OCD in me thanks her.

KBShimmer Summer 2013 Collection

Let's dive right in to summer!

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SoFlaJo Wet Dreams Collection - Swatches and Review

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Tonight I have a treat for you - SoFlaJo's brand new collection for Summer 2013 - The Wet Dreams Collection. (Go ahead - snicker and get it out of your system!)

SoFlaJo Wet Dreams Collection

This collection consists of 6 new colors the maker describes as follows:

For the Halibut - A green/blue/gold shimmering polish

Gulfstream Dream - An ocean blue opaque polish full of holographic glitter

I'm A Star-fish - A yellowish-green polish full of heavy holographic glitter

My Sign's Aqua-rium - The color of a cool aqua pool with the little bit of sparkle when the sun glistens on it. This is a satin matte base full of shimmer

Salmon-Chanted Evening - a shimmer creme polish that flashes from pink to green in a light holographic base

Shark Bite - Sparkling rose red shimmer creme polish

SoFlaJo Wet Dreams Collection

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The Polish Bar - Summer 2013 Collection

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Are you ready for a new summer collection??  This afternoon I have The Polish Bar's Summer 2013 Collection to show you!

The Polish Bar Summer 2013 Collection

LAUNCHING JUNE 10, 2013

This collection has 8 polishes.

The Polish Bar Summer 2013 Collection

The Flower Power Trio: matte glitters and flower glitters

Flower Power
Cherry Blossom
Secret Garden

Independence Day 2013 - a Limited Edition red, white and blue polish

Beach Party
Girls Rule
Summer of Love
Together Forever

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China Glaze Sunsational Neon Summer 2013 - Press Release

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China Glaze Sunsational Cremes and Jellies Summer 2013

A SUNSATIONAL NEON SUMMER BROUGHT TO YOU BY CHINA GLAZE®

Introducing 12 Smooth Crèmes and Juicy Jellies

Los Angeles – (May 2013): Make waves this summer with the new China Glaze® Sunsational collection. This fun palette of six brighter-than-bright crèmes and six juicy jelly polishes create a bold pop or sheer hint of color that are sure to see you through every highlight of your summer.

Mix and match these hot hues and different finishes from China Glaze® Sunsational for a vivid and bold expression on your tips and toes:

Sun of A Peach: Popping peachy crème

Neon & On & On: Flirtatious pink crème

Bottoms Up: Passionate bubblegum pink-purple crème

That’s Shore Bright: Playful purple crème

Too Yacht to Handle: Teasing teal crème

Highlight of My Summer: Mellow mint green crème

Shell-O: Juicy coral-pink jelly

Heat Index: Enticing pink jelly

You Drive Me Coconuts: Panic causing purple jelly

Are You Jelly?: Vivacious purple jelly

Isle See You Later: Marine blue jelly

Keepin’ It Teal: Totally Turned Up turquoise jelly

China Glaze® Sunsational will be available in July 2013 at fine salons and beauty supply stores.

China Glaze® is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.

China Glaze® nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook (@ChinaGlaze), Twitter (@ChinaGlazeOfficial) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze).

China Glaze® is a division of American International Industries.

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What do you think? Will you be picking any of these up? I think I'm most excited about the purples in both sets!

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Zoya Stunning Collection

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ZOYA STUNNING COLLECTION

I posted the Zoya Irresistible Collection, Pixie Dust Collection and Pixie Dust Summer Collection right away when I got them but I thought I'd save one for a bit later, after most of the other photos were already up. It seems like we all get the collections at the same time and so they all show up at once. So I saved this one for later...like dessert.

Zoya Stunning Collection
Darcy, Josie, Micky, Rocky, Thandie and Yana

Zoya Stunning Collection

Zoya's Stunning Collection consists of 6 cremes, some of them even have subtle shimmer! Yana, Thandie, Rocky, Micky, Josie and Darcy.

Five of the 6 had a great formula and easy application. I used two coats on all six of them and no top coats for the photos. Darcy, the yellow one, was thicker and not self-leveling and I had a bit of trouble with application, which is evident in the photos.

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Chanel Azure 657 - Swatches and Review

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Good afternoon! Right now I have one of the newer Chanel releases to show you - 657 Azure (not to be confused with 465 Azur).

Chanel 657 Azure

Azure 657 is part of their L'été Papillon De Chanel Summer 2013 Collection and is described by Chanel as a “metallic blue green” and that's a pretty good description. It's a DUOCHROME! It shifts from a paler, green-leaning teal to a deep but bright blue. Application and formula were good on this one. It's self-leveling and actually almost completely streak-free. I used two easy coats for full opacity and no top coat for the photos.

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The Nail Junkie Blueberry - Swatches and a Giveaway

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Good morning! This morning starts the first of 4 morning posts on The Nail Junkie Neon Shimmer Jellies leading up to the re-stock on Thursday!

If you haven't seen the Neon Shimmer Jellies yet, pull up a chair and get your wishlist out! *HINT: Stay through the end of the post to see how you can enter the giveaway to WIN two polishes of your choice from this collection! Open 'til May 31, 2013.

The Nail Junkie Neon Shimmer Jelly Collection

Last year, Aleta, creator of The Nail Junkie polishes, released a few of her shimmer jellies. One of which made my Best of 2012 list - Grape. You can see my post on that and the others by clicking on each pic inside the photo below.

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So I will be showing you the next four...starting with Blueberry!

Blueberry is "a bright and vibrant electric blue jelly polish. It's loaded with holographic shimmer and can be worn as a build-able squishy jelly or you can layer it over glitters for a colorful "jelly sandwich'."

I used 3 light coats of this one alone and am showing you how it looks with and without top coat. No issues to report at all. The formula and application were perfect.

First, with no top coat...

The Nail Junkie Blueberry

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Zoya Irresistible Collection 2013

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Today I have the Zoya Irresistible Collection to show you!

Zoya Irresistible Collection

Zoya Irresistible is a collection of 6 perfect-for-summer foil-metallic shades.

Zoya Irresistible Collection
L to R: Amy, Bobbi, Hazel, Kerry, Rikki and Tinsley

All of these have the same formula. With the first coat, you're just sure that 2 coats won't cut it, but the 2nd coat is magic. Perfectly opaque in 2 coats. All of the photos are taken with 2 coats of color and no top coat. At the end I have a photo of what a few of them look like matted.

Swatches after the jump!

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