Finger Paints Scarlet's Paint

One brand I've become increasingly impressed with is Finger Paints. I've always had good experiences with their formulation and color selection. They always release seasonal collections too with some unique colors. The only problem is the only place I know if you can find it is at Sally's Beauty supply, which is probably why it isn't the spotlight. I love this Finger Paints color I got at Orlando swap meetup a little while ago.


Scarlet's Paint

Scarlet's paint is a vibrant scarlet red-orange creme.

I've always been a fan of red cremes, and red-orange cremes. I love the pigmentation and the formulation in this polish. This goes on very smoothly. Sure, it's not the most imaginative of colors, but a good red-orange creme is a great classic color to have in your stash!

Happy Thursday!

China Glaze Blue Iguana

I think seeing swatches of polishes online is an excellent way to determine whether or not you want to purchase a shade. It's pretty much my main determining factor. That being said, sometimes there are colors that you just have to see to believe. I find even the top bloggers like Scrangie admit that their camera doesn't do some of these polishes justice. I think this is the case with many of the colors in the China Glaze Island Escape collection.

I'm sure you're wondering why am I bothering posting it then? Well, because I can! :P Nah, I took pictures of these, so I don't want them sitting in a folder forever. Also, you can get an accurate idea of what this color is like, even if it doesn't reveal how truly beautiful it is. It's a bit camera shy. :)

Blue Iguana

under lamp

with flash

Blue Iguana is a bright blue with blue and violet micro shimmer.


The "under lamp" photo of this is what I feel best represents this color. This color reminds me of stained glass or what water looks like when the sun shines down on it. It's sparkles and it glows! It has almost this metallic-foil look to which gives this polish a really unique finish. This isn't you're stand run of the mill blue shimmer  for sure! You need to see this to believe it. :)


Happy Wednesday!

OPI Mermaid's Tears

As you've probably noticed lately, I'm going through "I can't settle on a blog layout" phase. I think I'm going to stick with this one though. I really love it at the moment, but that could change :P.

When I first saw the OPI Pirates of the Caribbean collection, unlike others I was excited about it. I know many people have been swayed into loving it now. The pastels didn't scream "pirates", but these colors really are great! I was skeptical about Mermaid's Tears. Mint greens/pale greens are usually a nightmare combination for my skin tone, but this was a very pleasant surprise!

Mermaid's Tears

Mermaid's Tears is a soft dusty seafoam green creme.

What I love most about this shade and the others in this collection besides the colors is the formulation. These are not stark and chalky pastels. I know many of us have problems with pastels because many those exhibit those qualities. These are great. They are smooth, they're not at all streaky, or harsh looking. The touch of gray to these colors really makes them flattering. :)

Happy Tuesday!

Zoya Dannii

Have you ever had one of those does where absolutely nothing inspires you? I'm having one of those days. Nothing sounds interesting to do, nothing sounds good to eat, none of your nail swatches speak to you, and etc. It is Monday, it's just one of those blah days, where you just go through the motions. Despite, my uninterested tone, I do really love this Zoya color.

Dannii

Dannii is a medium purple with pink & silver micro shimmer.

This is another winner from Zoya. I've said this many times, but Zoya wins for me as far as my favorite brand. I love the originality of their colors. Many of their colors have some extra special touch to them that makes them beautifully unique.

Happy Monday!

Share With You Sunday: 6/6/11-6/12/11

It's that time again! Here are the posts I loved this week.

If you have a link you'd like to share please fill out this form and submit it. I'll add the links throughout the day. Remember this is a great opportunity to promote your blog.

Picture of the Day:

This is me when I was little. I thought I was so cool. I also only wore clothes with The Little Mermaid on them for probably 2 years. In pretty much every picture from ages 3-5 I am wearing something with Ariel on it.  :P


Nails:
Ali's Nail News has convinced me I need to get a matte top coat so I can recreate this beauty.
Beauty by Kayla Shevonne shares with us her Rainbow polka dot manicure.
Fashion Polish creates a beauty aqua holo franken. 
Haute Lacquer shows off an amazing Kleancolor polish.
Liquid Jelly teaches us how to create mosaic nails.
Love, Varnish, chocolate, and more creates an beautiful sponged tipped manicure.
Nailin' It! mattifies Glitter in the Air.
R3Daily/Cult Nails shares with us contenders for her next polish collection.
Refined and Polished shares with us some great gunmetal grays.

Beauty:
Clumps of Mascara reviews the new Covergirl Natureluxe mascara.
Royal Beauty Designs shares with us a great makeup she created using $1 ELF products.
Swatch and Learn shares with us her Cherry Culture "Haul of Shame"

Misceallaneous: 
Drugstore Divas alerts us on an Ulta coupon.
From Mascara to Meatloaf is having a great blog sale.
Nouveau Cheap informs us on this week's drugstore beauty sales.

What You're Loving:
Swatch and Learn shares with us China Glaze Kiwi Cool-ada (submitted by Swatch and Learn)
Beautyholics Anonymous shares with us her less than stellar experience with Broadway gel nails. (submitted by Olivia Frescura)
Nails and Nonsense shows off her patchwork manicure.
Kewt-ified! experiments with craft scissors for this manicure.
DeyiMizu shows off her soft romantic purple FOTD.
Live. Laugh. Love. Lacquer shares with us her French twist tape manicure.
Lacquer and War Paint shares with us her Monsters Inc. nails.