NOTW (Nails of the Week): Sporting OPI's Sahara Sapphire

 I had a few minutes of down time today so I was able to polish my nails.  I wanted a purple look today... but wasn't feeling a bright purple this time... so I decided I would paint them a kind of metallic purple.  OPI's Sahara Sapphire is one of my favorite colors... though I usually use it on my toes - I decided I would switch things up a bit and paint my finger nails with it.

Pictured above is my nails with OPI's Sahara Sapphire on my finger nails 

with one coat of polish and no base coat.

Pictured above is the polish with 2 coats.

The final look:  OPI's Sahara Sapphire with 2 coats of polish and Nubar's Diamont Seal & Shine Top Coat.

Gold, Purple & Sparkles... Playing with my Nail Polishes!

Hi Dolls...

I was really lucky to have a few moments to myself the other evening... thanks to my hubby watching the kiddos.   It has been quite some time since I have painted my finger nails... I have been taking the easy way out and foiling them instead - because the drying time is faster and easier on my schedule.  But, I figure I would take out the polish and play. :)

Here are a few looks that I tried out.  I ended up with the last polish coating (pictured at the bottom) because it just matched my skin tone a little better overall.   Please excuse the glare in the photographs... I was rushing and forgot about the flash... :)

Pictured above is China Glaze's Passion

The application was done without a base coat and top coat.

I used 2 coats to get this color payoff.

Pictured above is China Glaze's Passion (Gold) with Nubar's Purple Glitter on top.

Again - no base coat or top coat.  The Purple Glitter was applied in one coat.

I especially love Purple & Gold together... it has always been one of my favorite nail polish combinations.  Nubar's Purple Glitter is so awesome because the glitter transfers to the nail in one sweep easily.

Pictured above is Nubar's Paradise.  

This was applied on a clean nail without Base Coat or Top Coat.

I would suggest that you use at least 2 coats because this color can appear very sheer with one coat - 

but it is also a great color to apply over another color... i.e. over Gold or Purple polish.  

I have even applied this polish over a Green polish and it came out really cool.

I applied 2 coats of this polish to my nails.  

This was my final look.  It is very wearable with pretty much any outfit and appears almost nude in color because of the gold tones...  but it has an almost chameleon type base... 

so it can change colors to a lavender hue.  It is absolutely gorgeous!

All Products pictured/mentioned above were purchased by me.  

I have not been paid or I am not an affiliate with any of the brands mentioned above.

Trying to be a trendsetter with my Dark Purple Nails. ;)

So - you have read my blog post and saw the videos... but I wanted to share a few photos of my nails so you could see the actual colors... I didn't use my professional cameras to take these... so I hope the quality is ok. ;)

On my nails I have Nubar's Base coat, China Glaze's Side Saddle, Nubar's Purple Glitter & Nubar's Shine & Sparkle Top Coat.

*Please pardon the messiness of the polish - I took the photos before I cleaned up the edges of my nails. ;)

Holiday Nails - Trendy Colors for this Winter Holiday Season

Painting your nails happens to be one of the biggest accessories a gal could ever do to spice up her look.  With colors straight off the runway to nude colors that are simple and wearable every day - this is a must have to bump up your style and sport a nice clean & funky look.

This Holiday Season - the trendy colors for nail polish are not the same old reds, golds & greens that you are used to seeing...  Magazines and runway models are sporting beautiful, deep & dark purples, plums and burgundy polishes & lacquer.  Add some extra bling by attaching some jewels or a top coat of your favorite glitters.

Here are some photos of my favorite colors.  You can find these at your local beauty supply stores or salons... and some of them you can find at your local drugstore or Avon.com

The names of the polishes are stated from left to right. ;)

Nubar's Base Coat, Nubar - Purple Glitter, Nubar's Shine Top Coat, 

China Glaze - Side Saddle, China Glaze - VIII

OPI - Phi Phy Pho Plum, China Glaze - Awakening, Sally Hansen - Shining, 

Sally Hansen - Pat on Black, OPI - Significant Other Color, 

China Glaze - Secrets, Avon - Midnight Plum, Avon - Adoring Rose, 

Avon - Golden Twilight, Wet n' Wild - Deep Wine

China Glaze - Short & Sassy, OPI - My Private Jet, OPI - Sahara Sapphire, 

Nubar - Paradise, China Glaze - IDK 80804

China Glaze - IDK 80804, OPI - Designer Series (Original), Sally Hansen - Glossy,

inm "Out the Door" - Unknown color, Nubar - Sexy Red, China Glaze - Drive in

Watch the Videos on the different colors listed above and a few extras. ;)

Part 1

Part 2

xoxo,

Honey

November 2010 - Favorite Products

November 2010 - Favs

 I am so... late with posting last month's (November) Favorite products.  It has been such a busy month - I didn't even realize it came & went so quickly.  This months favs are simple, affordable & should be fairly easy to find in stores.  I have listed the products below and have also included pictures for you to see.  If you would like to watch the video - the embedded link is at the bottom of the post. ;)  Please note:  The items listed below are in no particular order and may not match the videos order.

1.)  Revlon's Grow Luscious Mascara by Fabulash - I purchased this from my local CVS store for $8.99.  I absolutely heart this product.  It has been a daily user because it not only provides length and volume to my lashes... I am actually seeing a little bit of growth to my lashes (as the product claims it should do).  I most definitely notice that my lashes are healthier than it was before.  The wand is what makes me love this mascara so much - it is awesome... though big and bulky - it gets the job done. ;) You can also see my review for more information on this product.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0kCFBopS-I

2.)  NYX Candy Glitter Liner in French Champagne - I purchased this from my local CVS store.  It is normally $4.29 - but it was on sale at 25% off of its normal price.  I love this liner.  I didn't experience any trouble with it hurting my eyes and used it for over 8 hours.  It has great staying power (I even took a nap) and it is such a great way to glam up a look. ;)

3.)  NYX Single Shadow in Golden Bronze - I purchased this from my local CVS store.  It is normally $3.99 - but it was on sale at f25% off of its normal price.  This color is quite possibly one of my favorite colors out there.  I would not really call it a "bronze" anything - it has a very true gold color... and I LOVE IT.  I now go to this color for my everyday look as it is wearable during the day as an all over lid color.  I can easily glam up this look and add drama too it for a night time look by adding a dark brown or black eyeshadow and applying it to the crease to turn the look into a beautiful sultry smokey eye.  I have used NYX products many times in the past - but I am really starting to build my collection of these products because I absolutely love them.  Those of you that cannot afford MAC or just can't buy MAC products - try out NYX, I know you will love it too. ;)

4.)  China Glaze Nail Lacquer with Hardeners in VIII - I purchased this product from my local beauty supply store for about $8.00.  I have been a fan of China Glaze polishes for a long time and especially love their products because they have great staying power and a range of awesome colors.  China Glaze is known for their lacquers containing China Clay as a nail hardener - the same material that gives porcelain its shiny finish.  All of their polishes/colors are free of DBP, Toulene and Formaldehyde.  This is a big deal, especially when you are looking for optimum nail growth, strength and beautifulness. ;)  I chose this beautiful color (a very rich royal purple) because dark purples are the trend for this fall/winter season and this color goes well with any skin tone.  It applies evenly and the color does not need many coats.

5.)  Nubar Nail Lacquer in Purple Glitter - I purchased this product from my local beauty supply store for about $6.50.  I love Nubar products ever since I was sent their Valentine's Day Gift Set by Nubar last year.  Just like China Glaze, their products are Formaldehyde, Phthalate and Toluene Free and the color payoff and staying power is awesome.  I love the sleek design of it's bottle/packaging and this color goes really well with the China Glaze VIII polish.  Not to mention - it is purple glitter and we all know how I love purple & glitter... total bonus!

6.)  Revlon's Nail Enamel in Star - I purchased this product from my local CVS store for about $5.00.  It automatically caught my eyes because of the purple & glitter and I couldn't resist.  After applying it... I fell in love because the different sizes of glitter (big & small) allow for even coverage and a blinged out nail.  One downfall, the packaging states that it is a Top Coat... though - if you do not put a clear top coat on top of it... it will chip fairly easily... so be sure to put a top coat on top.  This can be used on top of any nail color - looks great with the China Glaze polish VIII.

These were my favs for the month of November. ;)  Stay tuned for more favorites coming your way next month.