I feel like I haven't done a leopard print in ages so here's one using OPI Bond Girls Liquid Sand collection polishes. The shades I've used are Honey Ryder, Jinx and Vesper.
I've done the same way as any other leopard print using a dotting tool.
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Showing posts with label Champagne. Show all posts
Sunday, 9 June 2013
Textured Leopard Print Nail Art feat. OPI Bond Girls Liquid Sand collection polishes
Hello lovelies,
I feel like I haven't done a leopard print in ages so here's one using OPI Bond Girls Liquid Sand collection polishes. The shades I've used are Honey Ryder, Jinx and Vesper.
I've done the same way as any other leopard print using a dotting tool.
I feel like I haven't done a leopard print in ages so here's one using OPI Bond Girls Liquid Sand collection polishes. The shades I've used are Honey Ryder, Jinx and Vesper.
I've done the same way as any other leopard print using a dotting tool.
Saturday, 8 June 2013
OPI Bond Girls Liquid Sand Collection - Review and swatches
*PR sample
Hello lovelies,
OPI has introduced more Liquid Sands polishes in the Bond Girls Collection and I have swatches of all of them for you! the collection consists of six Liquid Sand polishes and each is named after a Bond girl. So let's have a look at them:
Honey Ryder - champaign gold glitter texture. It's a pretty and office-friendly shade which I liked wearing. It applied easily and two coats were enough for full coverage.
Jinx - orange-coral base with gold glitter. The finish is very sparkly and bright, perfect for Summer! Two coats were enough for full coverage and the polish applied very nicely.
Pussy Galore - light baby pink base with fine fuchsia glitter. It's a gorgeous girly shade with blue undertones. Pussy Galore felt smoother to touch than some other Liquid Sands. It had good and easy to apply formula and I needed just two coats for full coverage.
Solitaire - pearl silver white with silver glitter. Solitaire is very sparkly and not overly gritty. It applied well and I'm wearing two coats.
Tiffany Case - aqua blue base with silver glitter. This is my favourite of al the Bond Girls shades, I love how sparkly it is and the bigger silver glitter nicely stands out. I'm wearing two coats that were fully opaque.
Vesper - eggplant purple jelly base with black glitter. The colour is very dark and rich in real life, my pictures don't seem to capture the true beauty of this polish. I've applied to thicker coats for full coverage.
I feel that this collection of Liquid Sand texture polishes have much improved if compared to Mariah Carey collection. The finish is gritty but not too sharp. They all applied easily and were opaque in two coats. The drying time was rather average. The polishes look dry and gritty within 5 minutes but they are not truly hardened so be careful in the next approximately 30 minutes.
The removal is similar to glitters so let them soak properly otherwise the glitter particles stick to the skin. All polishes also look very nice wit topcoat but you'll need at least two thick coats.
*PR sample
Monday, 15 April 2013
Review and swatches of Little BU shades - polishes for your little princesses
Hello lovelies,
Today I have a special review, I will show you four Little BU polishes that are primarily aimed at little girls but are also good for pregnant women as they are odourless, non-toxic, not tested on animals and vegan. Polishes sent for review:
Screenshot from Little BU website:
I'm also using the Little BU topcoat over all nail polishes. The topcoat is very special - it will extend the wear of the polishes so you can wash your hands. However it does have some catches. Same as nail polishes it needs to be blow-dried and I have experienced crackles/ridges in the topcoat that appeared after the blow-dry which you'll see in the photos.
About: "Little BU® is a water-based, wash-off nail polish that is safe for kids. The trendy shades have been created with a non-toxic formula for girls who like to express their creativity and accessorize with a touch of colour!"
Sounds good? I particularly like the non-toxic and wash-off. So let's have a look at the polishes:
Alexi - dark magenta polish with fine magenta glitter. it applied easily and the formula was very pigmented. I needed two coats for full coverage and the colour is just gorgeous. I have applied the special topcoat which caused the big ridges in the polish.
Stella -blue-based purple shimmer. Another gorgeous shade that girls will love! It applied well and I needed two thicker coats for full coverage. The finish is slightly streaky but that's just me nit-picking. I've applied topcoat again and blow-dried it which caused the big ridge on the nail.
Emma - red creme shade. I love red polishes and this is a very nice shade but I really didn't like it I'm afraid. My problem with it is that it had little pieces in it which caused bumps. The finish is not completely smooth as you can see in the pictures. The formula was thicker than the other polishes but it still applied well. Pigmentation is excellent, almost one coater.
Kyra - champagne shimmer. This is pretty and sparkly shade, quite neutral. The formula of this polish was good, it applied easily. Pigmentation was slightly lower but I still got away with two coats.
This is a screenshot from Little BU website to show you more features of their polishes.
My thoughts: For little girls? Yes! For nail polish addict? No!
The polishes itself had good formulas and pigmentation (each formula describe above) but without blow-drying they don't dry even after 30 minutes. If you blow-dry them they dry fast and can last quite a bit even if you wash your hands - use cold water if you don't want to wash them off. The topcoat will prolong the lasting of the nail polish and it will take longer soak in warm water to wash off the polish but it causes the ridges when blow-dried.
I personally wouldn't use them again unless I get pregnant and I will want non-toxic nail polish. For somebody who loves nail polish they are not ideal but I realize I am not the target audience. On the other hand I think they are ideal for little girls who want to paint their nails like their mums without the risk of putting chemicals on them.
They can be purchased in Harrods, London, at Little BU website or at other retailers. One nail polish retails for £9.95 but look out for offers, sometimes they do promotions.
Because I don't have kids yet and I don't know anybody with a little girl, I'm giving all these nail polishes and topcoat away! If you would like them for your little princess and would be willing to pay for the postage, just leave me a comment with your email and tell me why should YOU get the nail polishes. I will choose one comment within a week and contact you. UK only please due to shipping restrictions (these are not flammable but Royal Mail are t***s and would probably destroy them).
*These were provided for an honest review
Today I have a special review, I will show you four Little BU polishes that are primarily aimed at little girls but are also good for pregnant women as they are odourless, non-toxic, not tested on animals and vegan. Polishes sent for review:
Screenshot from Little BU website:
I'm also using the Little BU topcoat over all nail polishes. The topcoat is very special - it will extend the wear of the polishes so you can wash your hands. However it does have some catches. Same as nail polishes it needs to be blow-dried and I have experienced crackles/ridges in the topcoat that appeared after the blow-dry which you'll see in the photos.
About: "Little BU® is a water-based, wash-off nail polish that is safe for kids. The trendy shades have been created with a non-toxic formula for girls who like to express their creativity and accessorize with a touch of colour!"
Sounds good? I particularly like the non-toxic and wash-off. So let's have a look at the polishes:
Alexi - dark magenta polish with fine magenta glitter. it applied easily and the formula was very pigmented. I needed two coats for full coverage and the colour is just gorgeous. I have applied the special topcoat which caused the big ridges in the polish.
Stella -blue-based purple shimmer. Another gorgeous shade that girls will love! It applied well and I needed two thicker coats for full coverage. The finish is slightly streaky but that's just me nit-picking. I've applied topcoat again and blow-dried it which caused the big ridge on the nail.
Emma - red creme shade. I love red polishes and this is a very nice shade but I really didn't like it I'm afraid. My problem with it is that it had little pieces in it which caused bumps. The finish is not completely smooth as you can see in the pictures. The formula was thicker than the other polishes but it still applied well. Pigmentation is excellent, almost one coater.
Kyra - champagne shimmer. This is pretty and sparkly shade, quite neutral. The formula of this polish was good, it applied easily. Pigmentation was slightly lower but I still got away with two coats.
This is a screenshot from Little BU website to show you more features of their polishes.
My thoughts: For little girls? Yes! For nail polish addict? No!
The polishes itself had good formulas and pigmentation (each formula describe above) but without blow-drying they don't dry even after 30 minutes. If you blow-dry them they dry fast and can last quite a bit even if you wash your hands - use cold water if you don't want to wash them off. The topcoat will prolong the lasting of the nail polish and it will take longer soak in warm water to wash off the polish but it causes the ridges when blow-dried.
I personally wouldn't use them again unless I get pregnant and I will want non-toxic nail polish. For somebody who loves nail polish they are not ideal but I realize I am not the target audience. On the other hand I think they are ideal for little girls who want to paint their nails like their mums without the risk of putting chemicals on them.
They can be purchased in Harrods, London, at Little BU website or at other retailers. One nail polish retails for £9.95 but look out for offers, sometimes they do promotions.
Because I don't have kids yet and I don't know anybody with a little girl, I'm giving all these nail polishes and topcoat away! If you would like them for your little princess and would be willing to pay for the postage, just leave me a comment with your email and tell me why should YOU get the nail polishes. I will choose one comment within a week and contact you. UK only please due to shipping restrictions (these are not flammable but Royal Mail are t***s and would probably destroy them).
*These were provided for an honest review
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