Illamasqua Nail Varnish in “Taint” is a dark ashy brown that was released during the Fall of 2011. While it’s no new kid on the block, this nail shade is very on-trend for Fall 2012. I like the spongy squared-off cap of this polish, it enables you to grip the applicator comfortably while applying. This polish does apply somewhat streaky, so you can count on 2-3 coats needed for a perfect opaque finish in this dark shade. [Read more…] about Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Taint
Fall
Keira, Duality Nail Pak
I love when brilliant ideas cross my desk. The Nail Paks offered by the brand Duality Cosmetics were invented by Barbara Lampugnale, a busy mom of SIX GIRLS! Her idea is all about convenience. Nail polish, nail file and remover pads are all stored compactly for easy on-the-go manicures or repairs. [Read more…] about Keira, Duality Nail Pak
MAC Face and Body
Available as of Sept 13, 2012, MAC Face and Body collection includes shades of naked for all skin tones and for use from head to toe!
I had the opportunity to test drive Pro Sculpting Cream and Pressed Pigment in both light and dark skin shades.
I immediately adored the pressed pigments. These pans are filled with pigment pressed down into a more typical eye shadow form. However, drag a brush across the surface and the formula becomes as loose and dusty as loose powder pigment! Light Touch is a peachy pale naked, and Deeply Dashing is a dark teak brown. Both have tons of sparkle. Each pigment has a creative name, but if you browse on the MAC website you can see which foundation shade it would match. [Read more…] about MAC Face and Body
Gobsmacked!
I’m really loving this sheer titanium shade of nail polish that is laced with TONS of chunky glitter. It’s so festive! Gobsmacked is the perfect pick for a Fall or Winter party. [Read more…] about Gobsmacked!
Styleseeker Nail Lacquer
MACs Styleseeker collection for Fall 2012 is simply captivating. This vivid rusty shade of nail lacquer, also named “Styleseeker” captures the essence of the entire collection. Styleseeker pulls together the rich shades of a spice rack: paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg… all in one collection. These shades are accented with deep almost-black purples, and olive greens. [Read more…] about Styleseeker Nail Lacquer