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Pahlish
Yu Lan Festival
Yu Lan Festival is from the Voyage to the East Collection and it's an olive green creme with pink micro-flakes and purple shimmer.
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Showing posts with label olive. Show all posts
Monday, September 30, 2013
Pahlish - Yu Lan Festival Swatches and Review
Yu Lan Festival is from the Voyage to the East Collection and it's an olive green creme with pink micro-flakes and purple shimmer.
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Monday, July 8, 2013
a-England Love is Enough
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How about another new a-England polish? This time I have one of the newest from the Heavenly Quotes Collection - Love is Enough!
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| a-England Love is Enough |
Love is Enough is described as a sparkly golden foil look with an olive tone. That's a spot-on description. It's a burnished olive-toned golden foil.
(To see my swatches of Beauty Never Fails from the Heavenly Quotes Collection click here.)
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| a-England Love is Enough |
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne - Swatches and Review
Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne is from the 2010 Fall Collection - named after wives of Henry VIII.
Check out the pink/violet shimmer...
Anne, named for Anne Boleyn, is a greyed olive green that has gold, green and pink/violet shimmer infused throughout. The formula was good and application was easy. Opaque in two medium coats. This one reads differently in different lights so I've taken a few extra photos. Indoors in artificial light, the gold shimmer is more prominent, giving it a nice glow and causing it to read as a warm color. In indirect natural light, the pink shows up and it reads cooler. It's a very interesting color that reminds me a bit of Zoya Edyta. They're not dupes, however - the finish is quite different.
Indoors with artificial lighting...
Tip wear: minimal.
What do you think? The violet shimmer is amazing!
RBL Anne and all of their other polishes are available at rescuebeauty.com and they retail for $18.00 for 12mL bottles.
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Check out the pink/violet shimmer...
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
Anne, named for Anne Boleyn, is a greyed olive green that has gold, green and pink/violet shimmer infused throughout. The formula was good and application was easy. Opaque in two medium coats. This one reads differently in different lights so I've taken a few extra photos. Indoors in artificial light, the gold shimmer is more prominent, giving it a nice glow and causing it to read as a warm color. In indirect natural light, the pink shows up and it reads cooler. It's a very interesting color that reminds me a bit of Zoya Edyta. They're not dupes, however - the finish is quite different.
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
Indoors with artificial lighting...
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
Tip wear: minimal.
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
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| Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne |
What do you think? The violet shimmer is amazing!
RBL Anne and all of their other polishes are available at rescuebeauty.com and they retail for $18.00 for 12mL bottles.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Baby-Poop-a-Palooza! (aka Green Comparison)
Anyone who knows me at all knows that one of my favorite colors is green. Especially "ugly" murky, swampy (yes baby-poop) greens. Best. Greens. Ever.
So I just did a really fast nail wheel swatch comparison with some of the "lovely" greens I have. I don't normally do a lot of swatch wheel posts for the blog, but I'm just not ready to take off my Dandy Nails Caught in the Crowd mani. Not even for Illamasqua Hectic, which is what spurred this comparison in the first place. My biggest NP WISH was finally fulfilled today!
So...
1. Joe Fresh Khaki
2. Chanel Khaki Vert
3. China Glaze Westside Warrior
4. Miss Sporty #475
5. Illamasqua Hectic
6. W.I.C. by Herome Aalborg
7. Zoya Dree
8. OPI Uh Oh Roll Down the Window
9. RBL No More War
10. KleanColor Fashionista
11. OCC Swamp Thing
I love them all, except maybe #1 and #11 but I have to admit, #5 (Illamasqua Hectic) is the most gorgeous of the bunch for me. Which makes me insanely happy.
What do you think of the "ugly greens?" Are they for you?
If you enjoyed this post, please take a second to "like" it! Thanks!
So I just did a really fast nail wheel swatch comparison with some of the "lovely" greens I have. I don't normally do a lot of swatch wheel posts for the blog, but I'm just not ready to take off my Dandy Nails Caught in the Crowd mani. Not even for Illamasqua Hectic, which is what spurred this comparison in the first place. My biggest NP WISH was finally fulfilled today!
So...
1. Joe Fresh Khaki
2. Chanel Khaki Vert
3. China Glaze Westside Warrior
4. Miss Sporty #475
5. Illamasqua Hectic
6. W.I.C. by Herome Aalborg
7. Zoya Dree
8. OPI Uh Oh Roll Down the Window
9. RBL No More War
10. KleanColor Fashionista
11. OCC Swamp Thing
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| Green Comparison |
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| Green Comparison |
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| Green Comparison |
I love them all, except maybe #1 and #11 but I have to admit, #5 (Illamasqua Hectic) is the most gorgeous of the bunch for me. Which makes me insanely happy.
What do you think of the "ugly greens?" Are they for you?
If you enjoyed this post, please take a second to "like" it! Thanks!
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
W.I.C. by Herôme Aalborg - Swatches and Review
Day Three of W.I.C. Week is here! To see days one and two click the links: Frederiksberg and Edinburgh! You'll find company and ordering information for W.I.C. by Herôme and links in the Edinburgh post.
Today I have Aalborg for you. This one is probably my favorite just because it's a straight creme in that murky, olive green color that I adore so much! Olive green creme? Perfection!
I used two coats of Aalborg, although it could probably be a one-coater like the others so far. It applied smoothly and evenly and I had no issues. Photos are without top coat.
And of course I had to see what Lynnderella Connect the Dots looked like over this one too. I added topcoat to this one of course.
For company and ordering information, don't forget to see my initial W.I.C. post on Edinburgh!
What do you think about this one? I know this type of green isn't for everyone, but it's my absolute FAVORITE type of green. ♥ ♥ ♥
Don't forget to enter my One Year Blogaversary butter LONDON Giveaway!!!
Ends March 30th!
If you enjoyed this post, please take a second to "like" it! Thanks!
Today I have Aalborg for you. This one is probably my favorite just because it's a straight creme in that murky, olive green color that I adore so much! Olive green creme? Perfection!
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| W.I.C. by Herôme Aalborg |
I used two coats of Aalborg, although it could probably be a one-coater like the others so far. It applied smoothly and evenly and I had no issues. Photos are without top coat.
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| W.I.C. by Herôme Aalborg |
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| W.I.C. by Herôme Aalborg |
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| W.I.C. by Herôme Aalborg |
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| W.I.C. by Herôme Aalborg |
And of course I had to see what Lynnderella Connect the Dots looked like over this one too. I added topcoat to this one of course.
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| W.I.C. by Herôme Aalborg with Lynnderella Connect the Dots |
For company and ordering information, don't forget to see my initial W.I.C. post on Edinburgh!
What do you think about this one? I know this type of green isn't for everyone, but it's my absolute FAVORITE type of green. ♥ ♥ ♥
Don't forget to enter my One Year Blogaversary butter LONDON Giveaway!!!
Ends March 30th!
If you enjoyed this post, please take a second to "like" it! Thanks!
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
SpaRitual Optical Illusion - Swatches and Review
Yuck!!! My highest form of compliment...There's nothing I love better than a fabulously "yucky" green and SpaRitual's Optical Illusion fits the bill.
I generally prefer cremes and that's no different with the yucky greens, but this one just spoke to me when I saw swatches and I had to have it. It was a good decision even though it turned out to be a jelly, which isn't usually my favorite. Yes, I said jelly. It's a murky, swampy olive green with what appear to be green/gold & aqua duochrome glass flecks.
Just a warning, being a jelly it's naturally a buildable polish. The first coat would scare the crypt keeper! (I'll show you that photo at the end. *giggle*) I used three coats for these photos, but after looking at the cropped photos, I can tell I probably need to apply the 3rd coat thicker or add a 4th next time. No top coat in the photos. (As always, photos enlarge when clicked.)
And the closeups (yes, I realize I probably need to pull out the manual and figure out the macro settings on my camera. Soon, I promise!)
And now the scary shot! LOL! This is one coat.
I'm all about EASY and jellies are never easy for me, but I like the color so well, I will wear this again for sure. As far as jellies go, it's one of the easier ones I've tried.
Visit SpaRitual's site to check out the myriad of colors and finishes they offer. They are available at several e-tailers and usually retail for around $10.00 or at your local spa. Their site has a "where to buy" locator for brick and mortar location availability.
I generally prefer cremes and that's no different with the yucky greens, but this one just spoke to me when I saw swatches and I had to have it. It was a good decision even though it turned out to be a jelly, which isn't usually my favorite. Yes, I said jelly. It's a murky, swampy olive green with what appear to be green/gold & aqua duochrome glass flecks.
Just a warning, being a jelly it's naturally a buildable polish. The first coat would scare the crypt keeper! (I'll show you that photo at the end. *giggle*) I used three coats for these photos, but after looking at the cropped photos, I can tell I probably need to apply the 3rd coat thicker or add a 4th next time. No top coat in the photos. (As always, photos enlarge when clicked.)
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| SpaRitual Optical Illusion |
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| SpaRitual Optical Illusion |
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| SpaRitual Optical Illusion |
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| SpaRitual Optical Illusion |
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| SpaRitual Optical Illusion |
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| SpaRitual Optical Illusion |
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| SpaRitual Optical Illusion |
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| SpaRitual Optical Illusion |
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| SpaRitual Optical Illusion |
And now the scary shot! LOL! This is one coat.
I'm all about EASY and jellies are never easy for me, but I like the color so well, I will wear this again for sure. As far as jellies go, it's one of the easier ones I've tried.
Visit SpaRitual's site to check out the myriad of colors and finishes they offer. They are available at several e-tailers and usually retail for around $10.00 or at your local spa. Their site has a "where to buy" locator for brick and mortar location availability.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Butter London Wallis
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| Butter London Wallis |
I've given mixed reviews on Butter London ranging from RAVE (Marrow, All Hail The Queen) to two thumbs down (No More Waity Katie, Chancer) here. Wallis is a "rave" for sure.
Smooth application, great formula, complete coverage in two coats, awesome color! It's sort of a metallic olive green/antique goldish bronzy color that changes with the lighting. (How's THAT for nailing it down? LOL!) All the swatches I'd seen online had me torn at first, hence the no-freaking-out-when-I-didn't-have-it attitude. I liked the color but it looked like it had a rough texture, which put me off because I hate polish that doesn't feel glossy. Not so, my friends! Creamy smooth goodness.
And the glorious green flashing out at us!
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| Butter London Wallis |
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| Butter London Wallis |
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