Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Girly Bits - Emerald City Lights

I have an exciting shimmer top coat for you today. Girly Bits Emerald City Lights is from her amazing "Spring it on me" collection. Emerald is the color of the year. I positively love shimmer top coats. It's like having an unlimited supply of colors in your polish stash. The shimmer changes depending on the base color you use.

I used Zoya Song for a base color. Song is a gorgeous navy blue color. Something about deep blues and greens has always drawn me like a magnet. The combination of emerald and bold navy shades remind me of oceans and the tranquility of the deep waters.

Look what happens to this navy polish when I use Emerald City Lights. It transforms into an even deeper emerald shade. The shimmer adds an amazing depth and dimension to the total look.

Girly Bits Emerald City Lights over Zoya Song
Girly Bits Emerald City Lights over Zoya Song

Girly Bits Emerald City Lights over Zoya Song
Girly Bits Emerald City Lights over Zoya Song

Girly Bits Emerald City Lights over Zoya Song
Girly Bits Emerald City Lights over Zoya Song
The shimmer was difficult to capture and the color even more difficult.

Emerald City Lights is available on the Girly Bits online shop at http://girlybits.bigcartel.com/


Monday, May 20, 2013

Glitter Gal 2013 red holographics

Glitter Gal has released two new limited edition holographic polishes. The holographic shifts are multicolored prisms. The formula on Glitter Gal polishes is phenomenal. Two coats provides an opaque and shimmery holographic surface.

Glitter Gal is owned by two lovely women - Kerry and Anna. They use non traditional color pigments to create a unique color line inspired by the spirit of Australia. Their polishes have been a success and are highly sought after. These are limited edition polishes so if you want them make sure not to wait very long. But if you watch this page I am going to have both of these up as a giveaway! So stay tuned!

Let's move on to the swatches. They are similar but each has a nuance of its own.


Transfusion - Purple-bourdeaux base with multicolor holo sparkle. The sun decided to come out for this swatch. Look at all that holographic sparkle in the gorgeous plum base color.

Glitter Gal Transfusion
Glitter Gal Transfusion


Hot Chili - Chili-pepper-red base with multicolor holo sparkle. It's a little redder than Transfusion with just as much holographic sparkle.

Glitter Gal Hot Chilli
Glitter Gal Hot Chilli


These Glitter Gal polishes come in 10ml bottles. Glitter Gal polishes are 3-Free and Cruelty-free!

I ordered these polishes from BeautyPopShop. Make sure to check out her shop for some amazing indie polishes and cosmetics.
Sunday, May 19, 2013

China Glaze Textures swatches and review

Textures are the current trend and China Glaze has introduced their line of textured polish. I received these polishes from China Glaze to share with you. 


These Texture polishes can add an element of dimension to your nails. Texture dries matte, but if you want a glossy finish you can add a top coat. It has a finish similar to that of a sugared rim of a luscious cocktail. 

The formula was great. Two coats provided complete opacity and the polishes dried fairly quickly. The texture wasn't too rough. It didn't snag on material or in my hair. It may sound strange but it was a smooth bumpy finish.

The swatches below are with two coats of Texture. Let's jump right in!

In The Rough — light lime-green with textured grit

China Glaze Textures - In The Rough
China Glaze Textures - In The Rough

Itty, Bitty & Gritty — melon with textured grit

China Glaze Textures - Itty, Bitty & Gritty
China Glaze Textures - Itty, Bitty & Gritty

Of Coarse! — bright blue with textured grit

China Glaze Textures - Of Coarse!
China Glaze Textures - Of Coarse!

Unrefined — bright pink with textured grit


Bump & Grind — hot pinkish-red with textured grit

China Glaze Textures - Bump & Grind
China Glaze Textures - Bump & Grind

Toe-tally Textured — tangerine-orange with textured grit

China Glaze Textures - Toe-tally textured
China Glaze Textures - Toe-tally textured
 
China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.

China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores in the U.S. For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook (@ChinaGlaze), Twitter (@ChinaGlazeOfficial) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze).

These polishes were  provided to me for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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