tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34821674025524792472024-02-18T21:15:16.879-06:00Liquid JellyLiquid Jelly is a beauty blog dedicated to all things nail polish! Nail color swatches, nail art, and nail care. There's also the occasional makeup review and fashion post. Perfect for staying on top of the latest beauty trends.Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05129866706126028130noreply@blogger.comBlogger590125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482167402552479247.post-26340770646738756622015-10-13T18:44:00.001-05:002015-10-14T21:07:09.323-05:00[Nail Art] Aiyoohehe Chinese Studio Stamping Plate 043<div style="text-align: right;">
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Hi everyone! Not too long ago I came across Aiyoohehe stamping plates and became obsessed with them. I own the entire Miyazaki collection and absolutely love them. They also have some really cute superhero and anime inspired collections. I've been wanting to try more of their plates, so I was excited when <a href="http://www.ladyqueen.com/" target="_blank">Lady Queen</a> offered to send me some for review.<br />
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The plate I have today is hehe 043 from the Chinese Studio collection. It has a really cute cat girl on it! Unfortunately, I couldn't get her ears on my nails, but isn't she still adorable?<br />
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Here's another look I did using different floral images from the same plate. Perfect for fall!</div>
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<b>Verdict</b>: The images are beautiful and well etched. I had no problem picking up the different images with my stamper.<br />
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<b>Availability</b>: You can find this plate <a href="http://www.ladyqueen.com/leafs-ear-woman-flower-nail-art-stamp-template-image-plate-hehe043.html" target="_blank">NA0575 Nail Art Stamp Template</a> at <a href="http://www.ladyqueen.com./" target="_blank">Lady Queen</a> for $2.99. Lady Queen is an online retailer for nail art, fashion, and beauty related accessories. You can use my coupon code NRLC15 to receive 15% off your order.<br />
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Liz (Liquid Jelly)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14568026385639845300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482167402552479247.post-92196119597874843382015-10-03T09:00:00.000-05:002015-10-03T15:38:39.925-05:00[Nail Art] Let's Be Hipster with MoYou London Hipster Stamping Plates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey guys! Today I have a quick stamped mani I did a while back. This was done with MoYou London plates <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/hipster-plate-collection-02.html" target="_blank">02</a> and <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/hipster-plate-collection-08.html" target="_blank">08</a>. By the way, have you seen their latest <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/plates/view-all/enchanted-collection.html" target="_blank">Enchanted collection</a>? They're really killing it with their newest designs!<br />
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China Glaze Kinetic Candy</div>
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I've improved my stamping technique since this mani, so I might do an info post with my favorite stampers soon. :)<br />
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Hi everyone! It's been a long while! I feel really bad for leaving without notice. This blog has always been at the back of my mind, so I felt like I would be returning soon. Eventually the days became months, and the return post became more and more intimidating.<br />
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If there's anyone who still reads my blog, I hope you'll forgive me. ◕︵◕ I can't post as much as I'd like, but I am devising a schedule so that my posts are more consistent. There's so much I want to do between this blog and my indie brand Pretty Jelly - I got a little overwhelmed and had to focus on just one for a while. Well, enough blabber! If you're here, you probably just came to see the nail art. :P<br />
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I did this mani a while ago and actually got to wear it for a few days! I really love the cute origami designs MoYou London has come out with. I used <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/origami-plate-collection-05.html">Origami Plate 05</a> for this look. :)<br />
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China Glaze For Audrey<br />
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I used a mix of the saran wrap techinique and the sponging method for the base color. Then I did reverse stamping for the origami characters. Isn't it adorable? I can't wait to use this plate again. :)<br />
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Until next time (there will be one!),<br />
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Liz (Liquid Jelly)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14568026385639845300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482167402552479247.post-1387296334282409082015-02-15T04:25:00.003-06:002015-02-15T04:26:54.192-06:00Pretty Jelly Dark Magic: Holographic Flakie Multichrome<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi everyone! Did you all celebrate Valentine's Day yesterday? I really wanted to do a girly pink mani for Vday, but I didn't feel like taking my current mani off - which is this pretty polish from my indie brand. It's a dark anti Vday purple...like my soul. ^^<br />
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Is it just me or are evil villains much more interesting than the heroines? I recently started (and finished) Once Upon A Time, and I really love all the villains. So while I'm waiting for season 5, I decided to create a dark purple reminiscent of the ominous rolling smoke clouds in the show.<br />
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It was cloudy when I took these pics, so I couldn't capture the scattered holo. :( It has a subtle shift from blue-purple to red-purple.<br />
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If you like this polish, it's currently available at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/222160282/dark-magic-15ml-custom-holographic?ref=shop_home_active_2&ga_search_query=15ml">my Etsy shop</a> for $12. It's limited edition, so I only have a few quantities in stock. Also, I ship worldwide! :)<br />
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Quick post today! I've been testing out the new OPI Infinite Shine lacquers, so I decided to spice it up for my wear test. It's true I've been consuming a lot of bananas lately, but I think this out-of-place "winter" mani is my plea for warmer weather. (Yay, Chiberia...) Anyways, I hope you guys are staying warm. Unless you're already somewhere warm - then I hate you. I'm just kidding. :P<br />
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OPI To The Finish Lime!</div>
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Happy hump day! We're halfway through the week. :) Today's post is another lipstick collection - this time from Jordana's new 2015 line. First up, I have their Modern Matte Lipsticks. All of my swatches were taken in natural daylight. I noticed these looked cooler on my lip than on my skin. They look more like a true matte with much less sheen than the Milani or ColourPop mattes. Application is smooth and creamy, and the lipstick will dry down and set in about 5-10 minutes. Most of these were very staining, especially the darker/brighter colors.<br />
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<b>01 Bare</b>: "deep pink nude."<br />
<b>02 Blush</b>: nude.<br />
<b>03 Frappucino</b>: "rich brown nude." This one has orange undertones to it.<br />
<b>04 Tease</b>: "rosy pink."<br />
<b>05 Classy</b>: dusty mauve pink.<br />
<b>06 Adorable</b>: "bubblegum pink."<br />
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<b>07 Popular</b>: deep, blue-toned pink.<br />
<b>08 It Girl</b>: bright fuchsia.<br />
<b>09 Dare</b>: "deep berry." Applies a little unevenly, but it's not too noticeable.<br />
<b>10 Pretty</b>: "terracotta."<br />
<b>11 Caliente</b>: hot, warm-toned red.<br />
<b>12 Style</b>: "true red."<br />
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I also have swatches of the two new balm stains and lip liners. The balm stains reminded me of two that I already owned -Honey Love and Cranberry Crush - so I swatched them together below.<br />
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Rose Crush (liner): warm rose. Easy to apply and covers well.<br />
Pink Love (liner): deep muted pink. It's also warm-toned and applies easily.<br />
Honey Love (balm stain): medium plum-pink. Perfect MLBB shades and leaves behind a similar stain.<br />
Gorgeous Peony (balm stain): "sheer nude pink." It's lighter and pinker than Honey Love. This one leaves behind a warm pink stain with a tinge of orange. It'll change throughout the day, so be aware of that.<br />
Fresh Fig (balm stain): "deep crimson red."<br />
Cranberry Crush (balm stain): sheer cranberry red. It's not as dark as the packaging, but deeper and cool-toned compared to Fresh Fig.<br />
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Modern Mattes: Nearly all of these applied beautifully. Dare was a little uneven, but still looked okay. I don't remember any of these emphasizing dry spots or lip lines. Some shades set faster than others, but once they set, they won't transfer. They can feel a little dry once they set, but I'd say the wear is still comfortable. One con I should mention is the fragrance. It's the sweet, waxy smell some lip products can have. Not a fan of it, but it does fade within an hour. Overall, I really liked these. My favorites were Bare, Tease, and It Girl.<br />
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<b>Availability</b>: Jordana Cosmetics is available online at jordanacosmetics.com or in stores at Walgreens. Modern Mattes (0.12oz/3.52g) retail for $2.49 each. Easyliners (.009oz/.25g) retail for $1.99 each. The Balm Stains (0.095oz/ 2.7g) retail for $2.99 each.<br />
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Hi, everyone! Can you believe it's already February? Today I have the rest of the Zoya Naturel Satins collection for you. If you missed my first post, head on <u><a href="http://liquidjelly.blogspot.com/2015/01/reviewswatch-zoya-naturel-satins-ana.html">over here</a></u> for more info on the satin finish and my in depth review of Ana. The rest is all below, and the swatches are all shown without top coat to show the semi-matte finish.<br>
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Quick and simple swatch today! :) This is Ana from Zoya's new satin finish collection for Spring 2015. The collection features soft, muted colors to flawlessly transition you from winter to spring. The satin finish is described as a "hybrid between matte and glossy polishes and is not intended to be worn with a top coat." I believe the finish is similar to those labeled vinyl or rubber from other brands.<br />
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<b>Ana</b>, 4 coats: a "light toasted almond cream" satin. Mine applied a little unevenly, but was passable at 3 coats. I did an additional coat for pictures. I've seen reviews stating opacity at two coats however, so maybe mine was a dud? With that said, I found dry time to be perfect: slow enough to take your time applying, but fast enough to move onto the next coat. The polish levels nicely as it dries, and I think it's best applied in medium coats.<br />
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I was in the mood for something Valentine's Day inspired that wasn't too obvious, so I grabbed my MoYou London <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/image-plates/fashionista-collection/fashionista-plate-collection-624.html">Fashionista 08 plate</a> and stamped the same design across all my nails using Barielle Barefoot In Bermuda. I skipped top coat to maintain the satin finish. I think it kind of reminds me of scrapbook paper. ^^</div>
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From Milani's new 2015 release are eight new matte lipsticks that are designed to be smudge-proof and comfortable to wear (#60-67). I also received creme shades from Milani's Color Statement line as well (#45-46). The packaging is sleek and sturdy enough for travel. I love that you can view the color from both the bottom and the side, making each color easy to find.<br />
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There are the two new Color Statement lip liners that were recently added to the line as well. I swatched all the liners and lipsticks together for you below. Keep scrolling to see my review!<br />
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<b>13 Pretty Pink</b> (lip liner): "soft pink" with a frosty sheen. The subtle frost makes this color a bit sheerer when compared to other lip liner from this line. It's still fairly pigmented, and the soft formula makes it easy to use.<br />
<b>45 Catwalk Pink</b> (creme): "cool, girly pink." It's not as light as the color coded bottom suggests, but this makes it much more wearable. It applies evenly and feel moisturizing on the lips.<br />
<b>46 Power Pink</b> (creme): "bright fuchsia." Applies evenly and does not emphasize dry spots. Leaves behind a stain.<br />
<b>60 Innocence</b> (matte): "pinky nude." This one applies a bit unevenly on me and emphasizes dry spots I didn't even know I had. Even after the exfoliating, the results were rather flaky.<br />
<b>61 Naked</b> (matte): medium brown-toned nude. On my lips it looked more like a brown-rose color. This one's gorgeous with a great formula to boot: good pigmentation and even application. Looks great paired with Pretty Pink.<br />
<b>62 Blissful</b> (matte): "girly blush pink." It's a nice cool-toned dusty pink with a hint of mauve. Same excellent formula.<br />
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63 Diva (matte): "bright fuchsia." It a teeny tiny bit less smooth looking on the lips and can emphasize dry spots. As long as you exfoliate, it will look fine.<br />
64 Orchid (matte): bright, red-toned pink. It's very pigmented, even, and creamy.<br />
65 Glam (matte): warm toned deep plum. This one is noticeably uneven on the lips. Drier spots on your lips will color darker and look more purple.<br />
66 Passion (matte): hot, red-toned orange. Great formula.<br />
67 Confident (matte): "bold brick red." Wonderful application.<br />
12 Bordeaux (lip pencil): rich wine red with a matte finish. Wow, Bordeaux is so soft and pigmented. I love the matte finish and it applies evenly.<br />
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The lip pencils are soft, pigmented, and apply easily without tugging. I was particularly wowed by Bordeaux. The creme finish Color Statement lipsticks were also superb in both pigmentation and application.<br />
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The matte Color Statement lipsticks had a few misses, but most were excellent. When first applied, they feel very creamy and slightly moisturizing. After about 10 minutes, the lipstick will dry down and set, making it smudge-proof with zero transfer. It can feel a tiny bit dry, but it wasn't something I noticed unless I was focusing on my lips. For the most part I forgot about it, so I would agree that the wear is comfortable. My favorites were hands-down Naked and Confident, although Orchid and Passion are nice too. For reference, I have light-medium warm-toned skin (around NC20-30).<br />
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Hi, everyone! Happy (belated) New Years! Sorry I've been gone so long without notice. Once the holiday season started, I had to devote all of my time to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/prettyjelly">Pretty Jelly</a>. I had some collection swatches that never got posted, so I may do some throwback posts. ^^</div>
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Today I have a non polish related post (gasp), but there will still be color and sparkles! <a href="https://colourpop.com/">ColourPop Cosmetics</a> seems to be a fairly new makeup brand that's been blowing up on Youtube more recently. I actually came across them on Temptalia first and was elated to see true purple lipsticks in their color lineup. I'm obsessed with purple lipstick, but they are so hard to find, so I grabbed a few of those as well as some other colors. :)</div>
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First off, the packaging is very cute, complete with holographic labeling. My orders are always well packed in a sturdy box, and each item is in its own individual packaging as well. It's all topped off with some info cards and a handwritten note.<br>
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Hi! I have another Halloween collection for you today. This one's from China Glaze and is ominously named the Apocolypse of Colour - enjoy! :)<br>
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Hi guys! Halloween is coming up in a few days! To be honest, I'm not a fan of Halloween and the whole blood/gore/horror genre. But I do love seeing everyone's Halloween manis. If you're looking for simple, quick fix for your Halloween mani, check out these two glitters from Sally Hansen. :]<br />
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<b>Costume Glitters</b>, 1 coat over OPI Cinnamon: silver and silver holographic glitter top coat. The formula was great - easy to apply with good glitter payoff. My light box always cancels out the holo effect, but you can see the holo squares and hexes in the bottle. :)<br />
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<b>Dressed To Thrill</b>, 1 coat over OPI Sleigh Parking Only: gold and holographic glitter top coat. I can't tell if the squares are gold too, but it looks silver in my pictures. This is like the gold version of Costume Glitters, and applies just as well. It's so sparkly in real life!<br />
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<b>Verdict</b>: They're simple and easy glitter mixes that work over any color. It's a great way to glam up your mani, and not just for Halloween!<br />
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Hi everyone! :) Today I have a short nail art post for you. I started this mani with something much simpler and sweeter in mind, but I went a little crazy with the water decals. Now it's a bit more flamboyant. LOL. Hope you still like it. :)<br />
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Hi everyone! I have a quick review of the Matte Velvet Collection from Zoya today. The only other matte I own from Zoya is <a href="http://liquidjelly.blogspot.com/2011/07/zoya-phoebe.html" target="_blank">Phoebe</a> and compared to Phoebe, these were a breeze to apply. They don't try too quickly, so you can take your time applying them without worrying about bald spots. While they dry matte, they also contain shimmer, which gives them a velvet-like finish.<br />
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<b>Posh</b>, 2 coats: "medium cool-toned wine red with metallic red shimmer and a velvety matte finish." As mentioned above, the formula is easy to apply with a nice medium consistency.<br />
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<b>Harlow</b>, 3 coats: "rich, saturated rose plum packed with sparkling metallic shimmer in a velvety matte finish." The shimmer in this one is more fleck like, similar to a suede-matte finish. Harlow's sheerer than Posh, but can still reach opacity in two careful coats.<br />
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<b>Savita</b>, 3 coats: "bold, vibrant medium purple with strong red and gold shimmer with a velvet matte finish." There's even some blue in the shimmer. Once it dries down, the shimmer becomes a bit more muted, but will still remain visible. It goes without saying that this color looks amazing with top coat. The purple color is so vibrant - it's to die for!<br />
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<b>Veruschka</b>, 3 coats: "deep evergreen garnished with strong metallic shimmer in a velvety matte finish. Green lovers will like this! Probably my second favorite shade from the collection.<br />
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<b>Loredana</b>, 3 coats: "medium gunmetal grey, packed with silvery shimmer and a velvety matte finish." Sadly, my least favorite shade. It's sheer and doesn't build up as nicely as the others. As you can see, even after three coats, you can see my tips. The color feels a bit flat as well. Since there's a dark grey-black in the collection, I feel like Loredana doesn't really add anything. I wish Zoya did a deep sapphire or vibrant cobalt instead.<br />
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Dovima, 3 coats: "smoky charcoal-black with strong silver shimmer and a velvety matte." It's a gray-black that isn't too dark. The silver with the matte finish lightens the color and gives it more dimension. Between the two grays, I prefer Dovima.<br />
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<b>Verdict</b>: Overall, a nice collection of velvet mattes. I love velvet/suede finish polishes when they're done right, and this collection has some really nice ones. The only color I didn't like was Loredana, but the others were all great in color, application, and pigmentation. My favorite is Savita, but Veruschka and Posh are close seconds.<br />
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<b>Availability</b>: Zoya MATTEVELVET colors are available exclusively on <a href="http://www.zoya.com/content/category/Zoya_Matte_Velvet_Nail_Polish_Collection.html">Zoya.com</a> and in ULTA beauty stores (ask for them).Liz (Liquid Jelly)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14568026385639845300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482167402552479247.post-56302636419097046932014-10-21T04:30:00.000-05:002014-10-21T04:30:18.145-05:00[Nail Art] MoYou London Tropical 05<div style="text-align: right;">
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Hi everyone! Today I have some bright and colorful nail art to share with you. I'm clearly not ready to let summer go - I want it to be warm again!<br />
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I'll admit it's not my best stamping/coloring job, but the bright colors make me happy. I'll do a better job next time! :)</div>
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If you like this mani, you can recreate it using the MoYou London <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/image-plates/tropical-collection/tropical-plate-collection-05.html" target="_blank">Tropical 05 plate</a>. It's available on <a href="http://moyou.co.uk/">moyou.co.uk</a> for £4.99 (~8.50 USD).</div>
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Liz (Liquid Jelly)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14568026385639845300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482167402552479247.post-30781233215778833282014-10-19T02:47:00.002-05:002014-10-19T12:42:48.105-05:00[Review+Swatch] CND Vinylux Daring Escape & Purple Purple<div style="text-align: right;">
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Hi everyone! Hope you're all enjoying your Sunday. Today I have two CND Vinylux shades to share with you. <a href="http://www.enails.eu/" target="_blank">Enails.eu</a> recently reached out to me and asked if I'd like to review this line. I've never tried CND polishes before, so I was excited to finally give them a whirl. :)</div>
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The Vinylux line is labeled as a weekly polish and is meant to last a week without the use of a base coat. The line also offers a top coat that activates in natural light. I think it's similar to Sally Hansen Miracle Gel, but I can't give you a direct comparison since I don't own the Vinylux top coat.</div>
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<b>Daring Escape</b>, 2 coats: dusty blue-teal with strong silver shimmer. This one had an interesting formula. It's thick in the way it clings to the brush; however, it applies like a medium-thin polish. So you need to brush off all the excess clinging to the brush, but on the nail it feels smooth and applies easily. I had no problems with application itself - just wanted to note the unique formula. I think the silver shimmer makes this color interesting and adds a bit more depth.<br />
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<b>Purple Purple</b>, 3 coats: purple base with strong, fine blue shimmer. This combination makes the polish look blurple in most lightings. The formula was excellent - medium consistency that glides on easily. The pigmentation is pretty good as well. You can get away with two coats, but I found that a third coat will eliminate brushstrokes and deepen the color. The shimmer becomes more rich and intense as well. Absolutely gorgeous!<br />
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I loved this one so much, that I wore it as a mani! I dressed it up with some simple stamping and a bow charm. I used MoYou London Kaleidoscope 09 in case you're wondering. ^^ I didn't do a wear test since I don't own the Vinylux top coat, but this mani was chip-free 3 days later with Seche Vite. I'm not particularly rough on my nails, but nail polish doesn't last very long on me without base coat.</div>
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<b>Verdict</b>: Both polishes applied flawlessly and had excellent pigmentation/coverage. The colors I tested were also unique and beautiful. Purple Purple in particular has stolen my heart.</div>
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<b>Have you tried any of the Vinylux colors?</b> Let me know your thoughts below! ^^</div>
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Liz (Liquid Jelly)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14568026385639845300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482167402552479247.post-20671419386073502302014-10-17T15:51:00.000-05:002014-10-17T15:51:39.126-05:00[Nail Art] MoYou London Kaleidoscope 09<div style="text-align: right;">
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Hi everyone - happy friday! Today's mani features images from <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/" target="_blank">MoYou London</a>'s <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/image-plates/kaleidoscope-collection/kaleidoscope-plate-collection-09.html" target="_blank">Kaleidoscope 09</a> plate. I wanted to do something simpler this time with pink as the accent color, so this is what I came up with. I added a few rhinestones to give it some flair as well.<br />
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Look at how detailed the images are! I love the floral aspect of this plate. Like <a href="http://liquidjelly.blogspot.com/2014/10/nail-art-moyou-london-kaleidoscope-08.html" target="_blank">Kaleidoscope 08</a>, there's a lot of negative space in the designs that you can color. Depending on your choice of colors, your mani can look elegant or colorful and playful. All of the images picked up very cleanly without giving me any trouble.<br />
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For my ring finger, I should note that that's not the exact design on the stamping plate. I had an incomplete transfer (my fault), so I ended up free-handing the black outline around the "petals". I added gold glitter over the outline to tie it in with the other nails.</div>
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What do you think? I feel a little unsure of the color combination in this one. The gold and grey together kind of bugs me, but I can't hate it because the designs are so pretty. ^__^ Now I want the rest of the <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/image-plates/kaleidoscope-collection.html" target="_blank">Kaleidoscope collection</a>! MoYou London's new <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/image-plates/kitty-collection.html" target="_blank">Kitty plates (12-14)</a> looks pretty fabulous as well.</div>
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<b>Availability</b>: MoYou London plates are available on <a href="http://moyou.co.uk/">moyou.co.uk</a> for £4.99 each. About $8.50 each as of 8/22/14 (my last purchase). The exchange rate then was 1 U.S. Dollar = 0.587361 British Pounds. Shipping is free to the UK. Shipping to everywhere else is free with £15+ orders. If you make an account with them, you can also receive a 15% off discount code.</div>
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Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share with you two plates from MoYou London's new Kaleidoscope collection. MoYou London graciously allowed me to pick two plates for review, and I immediately picked out Kaleidoscope 08 and 09. Several more plates were released in the collection since then. If you're curious, you can view the whole collection <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/image-plates/kaleidoscope-collection.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. They all look amazing.<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2000007629395px;">♥</span><br />
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I'll be showing you <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/image-plates/kaleidoscope-collection/kaleidoscope-plate-collection-08.html" target="_blank">the 08 plate</a> first in today's post. All the plates come covered in blue film, which you remove before stamping. I'm in love with the sleeve art for this collection. My sister told me the packaging reminds her of chocolate bars. So now I always think of MoYou plates as beautifully decorated chocolates. :)<br />
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Ta-da! Can I pat myself on the back? Okay, I'll be more humble since the plate did all the work. ^^ This looks like I spent about 10 times more time on it then I actually did. I'm still an amateur at stamping, so if you're advanced, I'm sure you could create some really astounding nail art.<br />
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I found this plate easy to use, and the designs were all etched deeply. All the images picked up easily with my large marshmallow stamper. I own a knock-off, but MoYou sells a double-end marshmallow stamper <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/nail-art-tools/xl-double-sided-stamp-scraper.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The <a href="http://www.moyou.co.uk/nail-art-tools/pink-stamp-scraper.html" target="_blank">red stamper</a> shown above is also very squishy and slightly sticky. It picks up images cleanly and can fit an XL design on it (although I recommend using it with smaller images). I usually associate red stampers with rubber, so I was pleasantly surprised by it being silicone.</div>
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One thing to note with this plate is the broader etchings. A lot of the designs have large spaces, so it's recommended that you use thicker polishes for stamping. Thin polishes will scrape right out of the design. Medium polishes will work, but may not pick up as cleanly. So it's best to stick with your tried and true polishes for stamping. You can use your other colors for filling in the design. :)</div>
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Doesn't this design feel kind of bohemian? I think the great thing about this plate is that you can make it whatever theme you want. The possibilities are truly endless - just like a real kaleidoscope.<br />
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Overall, I really enjoyed using this plate! It's definitely one of my most favorite plates now. I think there are 11 plates total in the Kaleidoscope collection, and I pretty much want every single one. x) Tomorrow, I'll show you the 09 plate so you can look forward to that! :)<br />
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<b>Availability</b>: MoYou London plates are available on <a href="http://moyou.co.uk/">moyou.co.uk</a> for £4.99 each. About $8.50 each as of 8/22/14 (my last purchase). The exchange rate then was 1 U.S. Dollar = 0.587361 British Pounds. Shipping is free to the UK. Shipping to everywhere else is free with £15+ orders. If you make an account with them, you can also receive a 15% off discount code.<br />
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<b>Have you tried any of the plates from MoYou London's Kaleidoscope collection? </b>Feel free to link blog posts to your art in the comments below. I'd love to see them!<br />
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Hi! I have a quick review of OPI's Halloween collection for you today. This year's collection is inspired by the Peanuts! Who doesn't love Peanuts? Plus, I couldn't wait to try the glitters. :)<br />
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<b>Good Grief</b>, 3 coats: medium yellow creme. I found the formula very watery and thin. It's still controllable, but you have to be more careful. Application was a little streaky, but not too bad for a yellow.<br />
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<b>To Be or Not To Beagle</b>, 1 coat over Good Grief (left): black hex and bar glitters with matte multicolored hexes. The multicolored glitters are: pale pink, light green, light blue, medium blue, light yellow, light orange, and red. It's very dense so glitter payoff is great. It applies evenly without any problems. Love!<br />
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<b>Where's My Blanket</b>, 1 coat over Good Grief (right): black glitter with colored hexes in light orange and pale yellow. It's less dense than To Be or Not To Beagle, but still has good glitter payoff. The consistency is great and it applies evenly.<br />
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<b>Who Are You Calling Bossy?!?</b>, 2 coats: black creme. The formula is great - great consistency and good pigmentation. It's not a one-coater, but I can see it becoming one with use after it thickens up a little bit. I'm just guessing though, so don't hold me to it. ^^<br />
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<b>Verdict</b>: The cremes for the most part, applied easily without too much trouble. They're not crazy unique, but if you need a nice black or yellow, they're good options. The highlight of this collection are the glitters. Those are definitely unique and perfect for a fun, colorful mani. :)</div>
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<b>Availability</b>: Peanuts by OPI and Little Peanuts mini pack can be found at Professional Salons, including Chatters, Planet Beauty and ULTA. Peanuts nail lacquers will retail for $9.50 ($11.50 CAN) each; Little Peanuts mini pack will retail for $13.95 ($17.50 CAN).</div>
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Hi everyone! I'm back with a review of the new Sally Hansen Miracle Gel polishes. I have five from the collection, and I can't wait to share them with you. This new line features "gel" polishes that just need sunlight to cure. No special lamp is needed, and you can get the wear and shine of a gel polish. The colors themselves seem to be regular polishes, but the top coat comes in a black bottle as it's UV light sensitive. All of my swatches are shown with top coat after curing in direct sunlight.<br />
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Just a warning, I'm going to start off with a worst shade, so don't get turned off by my review. All the other colors were superb, and the top coat is really something else. ^^<br />
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<b>Tea Party</b>, 4 coats: pale blue with subtle fine shimmer. I tried applying this color on two different occasions and both times it was a hot mess. It's not sheer, but it applies very unevenly. If the formula was good, it'd be opaque in 2 coats. Unfortunately, I had to keep adding another layer to make up for all the bald spots. I finally got it even after the fourth coat, but you can still see the edge of my tips. The consistency is thick, so all those coats wouldn't dry. If you add top coat, only the top coat dries and the polish under stays mushy. If you want this color to work, you definitely need to let each coat dry before adding top coat.<br />
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<b>Greyfitti</b>, 3 coats: soft, cool-toned grey creme. Love this color! It was opaque in 2 coats, but I did a third for pics. It applied evenly and had good flow. With top coat, it dried in just a few minutes. Not rock solid, but dry enough to touch. Just looking at this swatch makes me want to wear it again.<br />
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<b>Camo Queen</b>, 2 coats: light olive-grey creme. Well, that's the best I can describe it. This one was practically a one-coater! Great formula and excellent dry time with the top coat. It was dry enough to touch after two minutes in direct sunlight.<br />
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<b>Hydro Electric</b>, 2 coats: bright, medium blue creme. It reminds me of a saturated, clear blue sky. This one applied a little unevenly on bigger nails, but it was nothing another coat couldn't fix. The consistency is medium-thin and for the most part, problem-free.<br />
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<b>Redgy</b>, 2 coats: bright, warm red creme. My favorite of the bunch! The formula was excellent, as was the pigmentation. It practically applies itself and the color is lovely.<br />
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What makes this line amazing is the gel top coat. After applying one coat over the polish, I let the top coat cure in direct sunlight for about 5 minutes. Once the top coat cures, the polish will be dry enough to touch. It will still take some time for the polish under to dry completely. However, it will be dry enough for you to run out the door. </div>
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But the best part is its ability to recover from nicks and smudges. I purposefully pressed my finger into the polish hard until I saw a clear fingerprint in the polish. The polish had also spread from under the pressure. 5 minutes later that nail looked good as new. Black magic I tell you. The top coat rebounds and pulls everything back in place. I also pressed my nail lightly into the polish and the same thing happened. The only time the damage was irreversible was when I nicked it hard enough to show my bare nail. Everything else repaired itself.</div>
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<b>Verdict</b>: With the exception of Tea Party, all the other colors applied smoothly in 2-3 coats. However, it's truly the gel top coat that makes this line outstanding. The shine is nice and dry time is quick, especially if you consider its ability to repair itself. The only downside might be that you need to apply it during the day time. Other than that, it's perfect! I can't wait to try it with other regular polishes as well.</div>
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Hi guys! Last time I showed you <a href="http://liquidjelly.blogspot.com/2014/09/reviewswatch-zoya-entice-collection-for.html" target="_blank">Zoya Entice</a>. Today's collection is Zoya's other fall release: Ignite! I always look forward Zoya shimmers as they tend to be more unique than the creme set. As expected, this year's colors are gorgeous. On top of that, all of them applied beautifully without any trouble. Swatches are shown without top coat. Enjoy!<br>
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It's Monday again! Seems like the days are just flying by. Today I have the new fall creme collection from Zoya - Entice!<br>
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Hi everyone! Today's collection is Zoya's Ultra PixieDust for fall 2014! In Zoya's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm5ZTEtYZmI&feature=youtu.be">how-to</a>, they advised prepping with Zoya Remove+ first, and then applying 1-3 coats without base coat or top coat. I did exactly that with my swatches below. I was worried the richer colors might stain without base coat, but none of them did. Also, they were all opaque in 2 coats!<br>
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Hi everyone! Today I have an NYC polish to show you from their new Fashion Queen collection for fall 2014. I'm surprised that this is actually my first color polish from them. I think I have a top coat, but no colors. I'm glad I got to try them out this time, because this color is gorgeous!<br />
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<b>Rule The City</b>, 2 coats: dark grey base with shimmer like silver micro glitter and fine red glitter. The overall look of this combination is that of a gunmetal polish flecked with red sparkles. Particularly in the sun, the red is more subdued and glistens like rubies. It only look two coats to become opaque, and the formula was excellent.<br />
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In the shade, the red glitter becomes more noticeable. I took the above pic in my lightbox, which makes metallics and glitters look lighter. The sun pictures above are more accurate in showing the dark base.<br />
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One thing I want to mention. I noticed that the mouth of the NYC bottle has a flat edge that slants slightly inwards. I was going to take a pic, but forgot. I thought this was a nice touch, since it prevents polish from coating the outer rim and gluing the cap shut. More brands should do this!<br />
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<b>Verdict</b>: Overall, Rule The City is a wonderful color to wear for fall and Halloween! I don't own the others, but the Fashion Collection has five other polishes in beautiful jewel tones. At $1.99 each, they're definitely worth checking out. :)<br />
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<b>Availability</b>: NYC polishes are available at chain drugstores and mass merchandisers nationwide.<br />
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<b>Do you own any of the polishes from this collection? Let me know in the comments below!</b><br />
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