More recent NOTDs

Hello there friends!

I have a couple of recent NOTDs to share, but first, let's catch up a little. I am eagerly anticipating my Make Up Store holographic polishes that I got for 40% off on Wednesday, and word on the street is that we will begin receiving Lynnderella invoices over the weekend. I also have a line on the Rivkas I wanted and then of course there are those Fashion's Night Out Chanels coming up. Needless to say this is all being done in the name of WHEE IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!! My birthday is actually September 13 but...I like to spread it out a little.

I've twice tried to get the new Estee Lauder color, Metallic Sage, and twice failed. Yes I could order it online but the shipping cost is bumming me out. I've gone to two Lauder counters and one behaved as though they had no idea what I could be talking about. Sigh.

Also, my blog sale is back up. I have some new things on there that I've decided to part with so take a look if you are so inclined. I've changed up the shipping a little bit because I was losing money on it but I still think it's pretty reasonable.

Anyway, this is NARS Orgasm.

I love the shimmer in this. I do think I used too many coats or perhaps the wrong top coat, because I could still dent it after about 24 hours. I used four coats of Orgasm (hahaha) over two coats of NYC Little Italy. I think next time I would try one coat of Little Italy and three of the NARS. Also, I used SV and it could be that NARS just didn't play well. Beautiful color though. I've wanted this for a while even though peachy colors like this typically don't do me any favors. The shimmer in this one saves it though and I'm really happy with it.

Today I'm wearing Diamond Cosmetics in Chainmail Charm.

I ordered this more than two years ago and never tried it until now! I still remember getting my Diamond order because I ordered so many. At the time they were still $2 each (they're $2.50 now I think) and I had them delivered to a friend's house because I was on vacation.

BUT I DIGRESS.

There are, of course, "dud" versions of this. I do not think this is one.

Thanks for looking!

Diamond Cosmetics Fall 2010

Good afternoon, Dear Reader!

I received samples of Diamond Cosmetics' Fall 2010 collection, and I have swatches of them for you today.  The collection is four cremes and a jelly, and most were two coaters.  The application was typical of Diamond Cosmetics, so nothing new to tell you about there, and the brush is the usual as well.

Classic Pink is a very pale pink creme, and I used three coats.

Diamond Cosmetics Classic Pink Nail Polish, Three Coats

Sunset in Sedona is a really good terra cotta creme, and it was good in two coats.

Diamond Cosmetics Sunset in Sedona Nail Polish, Two Coats

Private School Girl is a red creme, also good in two coats.

Diamond Cosmetics Private School Girl Nail Polish, Two Coats

It's Nothing to Wine About is a wine jelly.  I used two coats, but I think it would have been better with a third.

Diamond Cosmetics It's Nothing to Wine About Nail Polish, Two Coats

Under the Willow Tree is a blackened blue green creme, very pretty and not black in indoor light.  I used two coats.

Diamond Cosmetics Under the Willow Tree Nail Polish, Two Coats

The release date for this collection is tomorrow, and it will be available on Diamond Cosmetics' site.

That's all for today, Dear Redaer.  Until next time, love and nail polish to you!  

Diamond Cosmetics Chainmail Charm

Good morning, Dear Reader!

I have a friend who's a big holo fan with a birthday this week, so I thought I'd do a holo countdown to celebrate (I love celebrating birthdays!).  I'm starting with Diamond Cosmetics Chainmail Charm, a charcoal base with multicolored holographic bits.  Unfortunately, I forgot to use Nfu Oh Aqua Base with this one, so its true potential has yet to be seen.

Chainmail Charm applied well and is a two-coater for me. I took the picture in natural light, but one of the hard parts about holos and glitters is that when the camera gets clear focus, the real reflective properties of the polish fade.  In this picture, my index finger and thumb are not in focus and are a true reflection of what Chainmail Charm looks like.  The polish is unusually smooth and glossy.

Diamond Cosmetics Chainmail Charm Nail Polish, Two Coats

Today is B minus three on the countdown.  I'll have more celebratory holos for you this week, so until next time, love and nail polish to you!  

Diamond Cosmetics Metallic Blue & Bundle Monster BM10

Good morning, Dear Reader!

I woke up early this morning and felt like doing my nails while I had coffee, so I did - Black Ice didn't last long!  I used a Diamond Cosmetics polish, Metallic Blue, from a recent DC order.  I ordered quite a few, and I saw the package on the porch as I was on my way out a couple of weeks ago, so I got it and put it somewhere "safe" until I got home.  I finally found "safe" on about the third try since then this morning (it turns out the corner of my kitchen pantry is a safe place for nail polish!), and I went through the box to even remind myself what I'd ordered.

It turns out I did well - it's so hard to tell from Diamond Cosmetics' site, but I got some really gorgeous ones (at $2.25 a pop, I'm willing to roll the dice..).  I went with Metallic Blue first because I have not worn a blue in a while and I'm a little burnt out on Summer shades at the moment.  Metallic Blue is good in two coats, but had a little trick to application - it's a bit thick and tried to leave bubbles as I applied it (just one or two per nail).  The bubbles appeared immediately, so after covering a nail I just swiped any bubbles with the brush, and it dried with no issues.  That's just something to be on the lookout for if you try this one.  Here's Metallic Blue alone, a dry manicure.

Diamond Cosmetics Metallic Blue Nail Polish, Two Coats

That just cries out to me for some silver Konad, so that's exactly what I did.  I had another plan in mind when I sat down to stamp, but ran into plate BM10 and tried out a pattern I've been eying for a while.  It's a full nail pattern, clearly both shorter and narrower than my nails, so what I did was double stamp it sideways, and it worked out great.  For the stamping, I used Orly Shine.

Diamond Cosmetics Metallic Blue and Bundle Monster BM10 Stamped in Orly Shine

That's my Nails of the Day, and I like it.

I also had some news to share with you that I'm really excited about - I've been invited to design a nail stamping plate.  We don't expect to see them produced until early next year, and the other details of the project are private for now, but I was told that I could let you know that's something in the works.  As I get a green light to give you more information, I will, but I was too excited about it to keep the fact that's it's begun to myself for six months!

That's the update for now, Dear Reader.  Until next time, love and nail polish to you!  

Diamond Cosmetics Summer 2010 Summer Beach Blowout Collection

Good afternoon, Dear Reader!

Diamond Cosmetics sent me samples of their Summer 2010 Summer Beach Blowout Collection, and I have swatches for you.  They're all cremes, and all two-coaters.  The pictures were taken under artificial light.

Magens Bay Blue is accurately described as "a light blue-based teal."

Diamond Cosmetics Magens Bay Blue Nail Polish for Summer 2010, Two Coats

South Beach Pink is a bright pink creme.

Diamond Cosmetics South Beach Pink Nail Polish for Summer 2010, Two Coats

Pelican Peak Purple is a great lilac.

Diamond Cometics Pelican Peak Purple Nail Polish for Summer 2010, Two Coats

All three shades applied quite well - the formula is thick, but easy to control.  I like them.

That's all for today, Dear Reader.  Until tomorrow, love and nail polish to you!  

Golden Rose #119 Black holographic and comparison

I know how cruel of me to leave you hanging.Well here you are more pictures of #119 and it's dark holo sexiness!Oh yes the base is black, not charcoal or brown.


Pardon my super dry gucky hands, these were at the end of the swatchfest and the acetone had taken it's toll
I left the last to giant so you can click and see the holo
Now the comparison.I thought it would be helpful to compare #119 to