Zoya Sunshine & Summertime - Rica

This one is from the Sunshine half of the Zoya Sunshine & Summertime collection.The Sunshine set is 6 shimmery metallicsZoya describes Rica as a shimmering Rose metallicOn me Rica is a metallic coral with strong orange to pink shiftSee the pink/coral with the orange sparking throughThis is not the best color for my skin but I'm going to wear it anyway because it's fabLiquid SummerSo many

Nicole by OPI Walmart Exclusives swatches/review

Nicole by OPI's descriptions:
Count On MeThis glimmering lavender will never let you down.
Got Style?Mauve has never looked this chic!
He’s A KeeperThis classic red is one of the good guys.
Never Give UpHold onto gorgeous color with this persistent plum.   Count on Me is a sheer lavander with sparks of purple shimmer. I love this color and I will be using it for layering a lot!   Got style,to me

Chanel Rose Paradise

Good morning, Dear Reader!

This morning I got to try out the last polish in my most recent Chanel order, Rose Paradise.  This one's a limited edition that I've had my eye on for a while, and I figured since I'd wanted it for some time and I could still get it at retail, I should go for it, so I did.  I was reluctant because it's just a classic rose shimmer, but it's a really nice one.

In the bottle, Rose Paradise looks a bit frosty, but once it's dry it is not at all.  It ends up being a fine, dense, uniform shimmer with no brush strokes.  This is two coats dry in somewhat low natural light.

Chanel Rose Paradise Nail Polish, Two Coats

It's exactly what I'd hoped it would be - no alarm bells are sounding, but it's a great elegant, classic rose.  I think more than one version of Rose Paradise has come out, and the information on the box identifying this one is 185 Rose Paradise 159.185.

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

Chanel Rose Confidentiel

Good morning, Dear Reader!

Today I'm wearing Chanel Rose Confidentiel, a brownish rose creme.  It's really well pigmented, but I used two coats anyhow to make it nice and shiny.  Here it is completely dry, about twelve hours after I finished the manicure.

Chanel Rose Confidentiel Nail Polish, Two Coats

It's a very tame color, but a nice one that's super shiny.

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

Les Khakis de Chanel

Good evening, Dear Reader!

I mentioned a few days ago that the Chanel Khaki nail polishes were available on Chanel's U.S. site, and I have swatches of them for you today.  This collection of three limited edition nail polishes was created by Peter Philips, Chanel's top creative guy for makeup, to celebrate Fashion's Night Out.

They're not the most unique colors that have ever existed, but they're very, very nice.  For all three, one coat gave sufficient coverage of color, and the second coat gave them the high vinyl shine I associate with Chanel cremes (like Imperial and Dragon).  I sprung for them as my birthday gift to myself since I love colors like these, and the timing was good since by birthday is tomorrow.

The pictures are taken in natural light, but i's not terribly sunny out.  I swatched the first two, and the third is my birthday manicure for tomorrow, finished with top coat.

Khaki Rose is quite simply a khaki rose creme, the most mainstream of the three shades.

Les Khakis de Chanel: Khaki Rose Nail Polish, Two Coats

Khaki Brun is kind of a muddy brown creme.

Les Khakis de Chanel: Khaki Brun Nail Polish, Two Coats

The last one, which I really love, is Khaki Vert.  It's a dusty green creme that's about one shade darker than Essie Sew Psyched.

Les Khakis de Chanel: Khaki Vert Nail Polish, Two Coats

There you have them, Les Khakis de Chanel.  I'm really happy with them, but I'm also disregarding their cost because they were within my budget for a planned special occasion expense.  I probably would have been pickier otherwise.

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

Bloodstone Manicure

I bought the most gorgeous ring from a friend and Artisan on Etsy, HandcraftedCarolynCarolyn is not only an absolute doll but she is an amazing jewelry artist. She makes Earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, sets and custom pieces. Her prices are great and I personally adore her!This is the ring she made for me.
It is a hand carved Bloodstone rose on silver wrapped wire and I love it so much