Ruby Kisses HD Nail Polish in She A Goldigger

I was recently given the chance to review several products from Ruby Kisses Cosmetics, and this is one of the ones that stuck out to me when I first opened the package. This nail polish is what I would consider a true yellow gold. It also has some gold shimmer, which I am not sure if it will show up in pictures or not. The brush is very different that would you would expect to see. It is one of those wider ones like what Sally Hansen uses in their Insta-Dri line but it doesn't have the rounded tip. It is just cut straight across to make it easy to cover the nail in just one stroke. I found that this nail polish has pretty good wear, but I would definitely suggest a base/top coat combination as well.  Ruby Kisses carries a lot of products in a very wide range that are affordable so I would highly suggest checking them out. They are sold at a lot of beauty supply stores, but I don't have any near me that do so you can also check online retailers or even Ebay. Ruby Kisses was kind enough to send me some extra products for a giveaway so definitely stay tuned for that.

ShoeClips.biz Giveaway!!!!

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2. Must be 18 yrs + or have parental permission.

3. Open internationally!

4. Contest ends October 15th, 2011 at 12 Midnight CST.

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Prize: Chiffon Flower Shoe Clips (White w/ Black Dots)

Tuff Scent Nail Polish in Hope

I am obsessed with neutral nail polishes. It is what most of my collection consists of. This particular one is by Tuff Scent it is from their "Earth Collection". I was sent this shade and one other by Tuff Scent to review. First off I absolutely love this color. It is super pigmented and applies very nicely. It only took two coats to get the opaqueness in the picture above. I would describe the color as a slate gray with multi colored shimmer. These retail for $14.00 and can be found on their website. They have a decent selection of colors and each has a specific scent. The scent releases as the nail polish dries, and you can even smell it if you apply a top coat. The scent is not too overpowering either, which is nice. I wore this nail polish for about three days and didn't have any problems with chipping, but I did use Orly Bonder as a base coat and Seche Vite for a top coat. I absolutely love these nail polishes but I would only purchase them as a special treat to myself once in a while since they are pretty expensive.

Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kolors Holiday Collection Preview

All Kendall-ed Up - a fab girly shade

Sealed with a Kris - an intense dark red tone

Kim-pletely In Love - a soft, delicate pale pink hue

Khloé Had a Little Lam-Lam - an eye-catching dark emerald hue

Kourt is Red-y for a Pedi - a classy, timeless red tone

Rainbow in the S-kylie - a trendy, youthful glittery shade with multicolored specks

Disco Dolls - a glamorous golden hue

Listen to Your Momager! - a striking deep blue tone

Wear Something Spar-kylie - a feminine rose pink glittery shade

It's All About the Glam - a simple white hue

Follow Me on Glitter - an alluring glittery deep grey

Kendall on the Katwalk - a sparkly blue-green tone

My Empire... My Rules - an ultra flatting taupe tone

Hard Kourt Fashionista - an attention-grabbing deep brown tone

This collection is set to be released sometime during the 2011 Holiday Season. I have no idea of the specific date, but have heard rumors about November 25th!

Misa Hip To My Jive Collection

Peachy Keen: You don’t have to be a square to appreciate the necessity of perfectly polished nails. This champagne-hued taupe is a flattering neutral that’ll go with everything in your closet, from full skirts to sweetheart sweaters. Take this shade from the office to after-hours—it’s guaranteed to make a soft, feminine statement.

Go for the Pinks: Thinking pink? Throw your hair into a ponytail and put on your girliest nail color. Perfect for going steady—or meeting the parents!—this muted but statement-making matte rose lends a girly-girl flair with an irresistible high-gloss finish. 

Pop the Clutch: Nothing’s more liberating than grabbing the keys and taking a ride on the boulevard—except perhaps this rosy brown hue with a hint of iridescence. Put the top down, slide the key in the ignition, crank up the tunes, and tap out your favorite rock-and-roll beats on the steering wheel with perfectly polished nails.

Bop Till You Drop: Go ahead, stay out all night; this vibrant shade will ensure that your nails make a statement from early evening into the wee hours. One warning, though: This shimmering orangey coral will definitely outlast any partner you can find down at the dance hall.

Catch a Flick: Getting swept away in your favorite Hollywood plots at the drive-in is a perfect pastime, but you’ll want to keep your nails firmly rooted in reality. Just try to tear your eyes away from this cool mint green to watch the movie!

Got It Made in the Shade: Whether in the heat of an Indian summer or lounging as the leaves turn for autumn, this fall, make sure you’ve got nail color that’s laid-back yet oh-so-hip. Perfect for hanging with the greasers or dancing at the sock hop, this unique olive green will keep your nails cool—and hot—all season long.


This collection was released August 15th!

FingerPaints Fall Fashionista Collection Preview

My MAC Palettes

From Top To Bottom, L to R

Prepped For Glamour (Frost)

Mulch (Velvet)

Twinks (Veluxe Pearl)

Woodwinked (Veluxe Pearl)

Brulee (Satin)

Patina (Frost)

Antiqued (Veluxe Pearl)

Handwritten (Matte2)

Time & Space (Frost)

Vanilla (Pressed Pigment)

Club (Satin)

Mythology (Luster)

Tete-A-Tint (Matte2)

Cork (Satin)

Retro-Speck (Luster)

From Top To Bottom, L to R

Goldenaire (Pressed Pigment)

Blonde's Gold (Pressed Pigment)

Chocolate Brown (Pressed Pigment)

Hey (Veluxe Pearl)

Nanogold (Luster)

Sumptuous Olive (Veluxe Pearl)

Old Gold (Pressed Pigment)

Orb (Satin)

Vex (Frost)

Dreammaker (Starflash)

Gazette Grey (Velvet)

Bough Grey (Satin)

Phloof! (Frost)

Tissueweight (Frost)

Forgery (Luster)

Wet N Wild Dream Weavers Color Icon Eyeshadow Trios

Shades:

Bright Idea
We’re Blasting Off

Dancing in the Clouds

Fly Me to the Moon

Earth Looks Small from Here

Enter a New Realm

Fly away to the colorful side! Celestially stunning shades you’ve always dreamt about!

Dynamic new Color Icon™ Eyeshadow Trio collection with 30% more pigment and pearl for ultra-impact color. Playful and beautiful, these shades are influenced by the shades of the cosmos – ones you’ve only dreamt about!

My "Random" Lip Glosses & Lip Balms

Urban Decay Ultraglide in Lust

L'Oreal HIP Color Presso in Chic

Maybelline Shiny Licious Lip Gloss in Raiz'n Razzle

Glitter Gal Lip Gloss in French Kiss

Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soother in Sparkle

Sally Hansen Lacquer Shine in Crystal

Lip Smackers in Cookies 'N Cream

Lip Smackers in Watermelon

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm

Carmex

My Nude, Brown & Golden Lip Glosses

MAC Lipglass in Viva Glam Gaga 2

L'Oreal Colour Riche Lip Gloss in Soft Brown

L'Oreal Colour Riche Lip Gloss in Soft Nude

L'Oreal Colour Juice in Pina Colada

L'Oreal HIP Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss in Inviting

Wet N Wild Speed Gloss in Frenzied

E.L.F. Candy Shop Lip Gloss in Frosting Fanatic

E.L.F. Hypershine Gloss in Candlelight

E.L.F. Hypershine Gloss in Honey

N.Y.C. Extreme Lip Glider Lip Gloss in Mulberry St. Mocha

Sally Hansen Daily Lip Moisture Gloss in Clear Honey

Sally Hansen Natural Butter Lip Shine in Nectar

Sally Hansen Lacquer Shine in Ginger

Maybelline Lip Gloss in Natural Achiever

Maybelline Lip Gloss in Gold Lame

Too Faced Lip Injection in Techno Buff

SoftLips Lip Gloss in Natural Honesty

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Foiled

NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Frosted Beige

Jordana Lip Shine in Banana Cream

My Pink Lip Glosses

Hard Candy Plumping Serum Volumizing Lip Gloss in Nude Beach

Sally Hansen Diamond 12 Hr. Lip Treatment in Princess

Sally Hansen Diamond 12 Hr. Lip Treatment in Gem

Sally Hansen Natural Butter Lip Shine in Rosebud

Sally Hansen Natural Butter Lip Shine in Wildflower

Sally Hansen Satin Effects Lip Gloss in Glamorous

MAC Lipgelee in Resort Life

MAC Lipglass in Painted On

Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in Slice Of Heaven

Victoria's Secret SEXY Lip Gloss in Intimate

Almay Pure Blends Lip Gloss in Petal

Organic Wear Lip Gloss in Super Sheen

Sephora Lip Gloss in Rosy Glow

Sephora Lip Gloss in Precious Pink

Prestige Vinyl Wear High Shine Lip Gloss in Crystal

NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Beige

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Gloss in Pink Ice

Calvin Klein Fully Delicious Sheer Plumping Lip Gloss in Enchantment

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lip Gloss in Pink Protect

Physician's Formula Plump Potion in Pink Crystal

E.L.F. Hypershine Lip Gloss in Fairy

N.Y.C. Lip Sliders in Sugar Kiss

Jordana Squeeze N Shine in Lollipop

My Peach Lip Glosses

L'Oreal Colour Riche leGloss in Baby Blossom

Hard Candy Glossaholic in Lush

Hard Candy Glossy Lip Shine in Genie

Revlon Super Lustrous Gloss in Nude Lustre

Revlon Super Lustrous Gloss in Peach Petal

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Gloss in Sunset Peach

MAC Lipglass in Frankly Fresh

MAC Lustreglass in Love Nectar

N.Y.C. Kiss Gloss in Sugar Hills Shimmer

Sally Hansen Line Smoothing Mineral Lip Treatment in Kunzite

Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in Ms. Mojito

Icing Lip Gloss in Nude

Rimmel Stay Glossy Lip Gloss in Non Stop Glamour

Jordana Squeeze N Shine in Peach Sand

Maybelline Wet Shine Fusion in Coral Kiss

Nivea A Kiss of Shine Natural Glossy Lip Care

E.L.F. Candy Shop Lip Gloss in Melon Mayhem

OPI Pink Shatter: Pink Of Hearts

OPI launches the limited edition Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts Nail Lacquer to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure^® in its promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever. The 2011 Pink of Hearts edition will follow in the footsteps of its namesake 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Nail Lacquers in raising awareness of breast cancer for the fifth year in a row, during the months of September and October (National Breast Cancer Awareness Month). Unlike previous shade incarnations, this year’s Pink of Hearts Nail Lacquer marks the debut of fan-favorite Shatter coat in OPI’s first pink shade.

“We are continuing to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the hopes of increasing breast cancer awareness, while inspiring and empowering women. The organization’s dedication to this cause is unwavering,” remarks Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “OPI is proud to join with Susan G. Komen for the fifth consecutive year to offer Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts. By launching our first-ever Pink Shatter coat, we hope this exciting new textured hue will generate lots of awareness for this cause.”

Each bottle of Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts has a special pink-ribbon tag and pink cap wrap to call attention to breast cancer awareness. OPI will also be making its annual donation of $25,000 to Komen for the Cure. Pink Shatter coat contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and it also features OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

The limited edition Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts will be available throughout the months of September and October 2011 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

Made From Earth Lip Balm Giveaway Winner.....

I used Random.org and the number it generated was 4, and the 4th comment on the contest post is Camille Drayton. Camille, you have 48 hrs to contact me with your name and shipping address so Made From Earth can send out your prize package. If you don't respond within 48 hrs, a new winner will be chosen.

Zoya Smoke & Mirrors Collections

Zoya Smoke Collection

Jana (ZP564) - smoky mauve quartz cream

Petra (ZP565) - smoky eggplant mauve cream

Codie (ZP566) - smoky brown taupe cream

Anja (ZP567) - smoky palatinate purple cream

Cynthia (ZP568) - smoky Prussian blue cream

Dree (ZP569) - smoky camouflage green cream

Zoya Mirrors Collection

Nimue (ZP570) - smoky rich thistle metallic

Marina (ZP571) - smoky steel blue metallic

Tao (ZP572) - smoky slate gray metallic

Yara (ZP573) - sparkly olive green metallic

Neeka (ZP574) - sparkly amethyst purple  metallic

Jem (ZP575) - sparkly fandango pink metallic

This collection is available now and each bottle retails for $8.00 USD.

ShoeClips.biz Review

I received a pair of the Chiffon Flower Shoe Clips in White with Black Dots from ShoeClips.biz. This particular pair retails for $14.00 USD. They have a huge variety of different designs and colors. They range in price from $6.00 USD to $39.00 USD and up. Of course the pricier ones are made with suede, feathers or Swarovski crystals. They even offer a pair made from Mink fur. I absolute love the idea of shoe clips and was so happy to be given the chance to try them out. There are so many different ways to wear these. I wear them as pictured on my flip flops. Its a great way to dress up everyday shoes to make them dressier. You could also attach them to a belt, boots, pumps, or on the back of a pair of pumps. Just use your imagination! 

They are very easy to use. On the back there is a metal hinged clip, and all you have to do is open it then snap it shut once you have it where you want it on your shoes. These won't slip off because the clips have gripping prongs that will make them stay. Don't worry they wont damage your shoes. Each pair also includes a piece of adhesive padding that can be attached to the underside where it is touching your foot. I found that I didn't even need to use it, but its nice that they include this.

There will be a giveaway for the same pair that I received coming up soon, so STAY TUNED!

NOTD: Funky Crackle Manicure

Just a quick post on my NOTD. This is L.A. Colors Color Craze in Treasure Island with Sally Hansen's Crackle Overcoat in Vintage Violet. I absolutely love crackle manicures right now. Since it is summertime I have been having fun with bright colors. One of my favorite color combinations is teal and purple. 

Claire's Baked Eyeshadow Trio in Mother Nature

This trio retails for $4.00 USD or $4.50 CAD. I bought this while they had a buy one get one half off sale, so I got it for even cheaper. If you can still find this I highly suggest it.

The top shade is a copper toned bronze, the midde shade is more of a true golden bronze and the bottom shade is a teal with golden duo chrome. These shadows are very pigmented. In the swatches, that is just one swipe. This would be a great trio to take for travel, because you could do a neutral eye and add a pop of color if you wanted. I use the neutral shades for my lids and under my lower lash line I will use the teal shade.

My Nail Polish Collection

Top & Base Coats

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat

Essie To Dry For Top Coat

Orly Bonder

Crackle & Glitter Nail Polishes

Sally Hansen Crackle Overcoat in 08 Ink Splatter

Sally Hansen Crackle Overcoat in 02 Vintage Violet

Sally Hansen Crackle Overcoat in 06 Antiqued Gold

China Glaze Crackle Glaze in Lightning Bolt

China Glaze Crackle Glaze in Cracked Concrete

China Glaze in Party Hearty

Barielle in Buddha-ful

Sinful Colors in Queen Of Beauty

Revlon in Galaxy

Wet N Wild Wild Shine in Sparked

Wet N Wild Fast Dry in Party Of Five Glitters

L.A. Colors Color Craze in Jewel Tone

L.A. Colors Color Craze in Treasure Island

Purple Nail Polishes

Essie in Lilacism

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Lacey Lilac

Lancome in Rose Royal

China Glaze in Stella

China Glaze in Avalanche

Barielle in Jess' Champagne Toast

Essie in Demure Vix

Pink & Red Nail Polishes

Essie in Need A Vacation

Essie in Soiree Mauve

Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro in Posh Pink

China Glaze in Awakening

China Glaze in Phat Santa

Sonia Kashuk in Reach For The Stars

Green, Turquoise & Blue Nail Polishes

Essie in Turquoise & Caicos

Orly in Halley's Comet

China Glaze in For Audrey

China Glaze in Jolly Holly

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Mint Sorbet

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Lime Lights

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Blue-Away

Sinful Colors in Savage

L.A. Colors Color Craze in Static Electricity

L.A. Colors Color Craze in Atomic

Revlon in Ocean Breeze

Hard Candy in Envy

Sonia Kashuk in Taunting Teal

Glitter Gal in Sparkle Blue

Nude, Peach & Coral Nail Polishes

Essie in Mamba

Color Club in Almond Nude

Revlon Top Speed in Peachy

OPI in Have A Tempura Tan-trum

OPI in Melon of Troy

OPI in Cozu-melted In The Sun

OPI in DS Classic

OPI in My Daddy's The King

Revlon in Endless Possibilities

Revlon Gray Suede

L.A. Colors Color Craze in Magnetic Force

L.A. Colors Color Craze in Mega Watt

Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro in Bare Naked

Wet N Wild Wild Shine in Blazed

Confetti in Heartthrob

Gray, Taupe & White Nail Polishes

Confetti in Moonstruck

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Wet Cement

Sally Hansen Extreme Wear in White On

China Glaze in Beatnik

Essie in Playa Del Platinum

Essie in Mink Muffs

Essie in Sand Tropez

Essie in Show Me The Ring

L.A. Colors Color Craze in Live

L.A. Colors Color Craze in Energy Source

Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro in Steel Grey

Revlon Top Speed in Stormy

Sonia Kashuk in Reach For The Stars

Hard Candy in Mushroom

Glitter Gal in White

Orly in Country Club Khaki

Sinful Colors in Nirvana

Yellow & Gold Nail Polishes

China Glaze in Classic Camel

Sonya Kashuk in Reach For The Stars

Sinful Colors in Unicorn

Wet N Wild Craze in Shield 

MAC Soiree

Sephora by OPI in Looks Like Rain, Dear

Essence in Irreplaceable

Miscellaneous Nail Polishes

Hard Candy in Beetle

Hard Candy in Mr. Wrong

Wet N Wild Fast Dry in Gray's Anatomy

Wet N Wild Wild Shine in Sparked

1 Coat

This a super pretty pink glitter with some silver glitter in it as well. There is definitely more pink as you can tell.  This retails for only $0.99!!! How can you go wrong?!? This is a great glitter for underneath crackle polishes, especially black. It would be nice on top of a pink nail polish too. I've even used it to do a "glitter nail" and paint the rest of my nails another color. I can get away with one coat, but I usually do two just so it would be ever more opaque. This is pretty close to OPI Teenage Dream from the Katy Perry collection. I wouldn't call it an exact dupe, but its definitely close.

Barielle Jess' Champagne Toast

This polish is absolute GORGEOUS. This was part of their 2010 Holiday Hustle collection. I just picked it up recently when they had two days where if you ordered you would get free shipping. On top of that the nail polishes were buy 1 get 1 half off. So for two nail polishes it cost me $12.00 USD. I thought that was a great deal. The polishes normally retail for $8.00 USD a piece. Barielle describes it as a "Metallic violet with rose gold glitter."  I definitely agree on the lavender/violet part but not on the color of the glitter. The micro-glitter in this is pink and blue. None the less, this is still a very unique color. The glitter almost "sinks" to the bottom so you don't see it as much as I would like. 

Picture Source: http://www.body-soulbeauty.com

BeneFit Coralista Boxed Blush

I have been wanting this blush for so long. I was on the fence about purchasing it because I just couldn't justify the $28.00, but I finally broke down and got it. Being that it was so expensive and that I could almost get two MAC blushes for just a little more, I had very high hopes for this blush. Look how gorgeous it is.....

Unfortunately Coralista just did not work out for me. It looked great when I swatched it on my hands at Sephora, but when I applied it on my cheeks it was too sheer. I even tried building it up and it still did not work. I wanted to like this blush more than anything. :(

Clinique Black Honey Collection (Fall 2011)

This collection all started with the classic Black Honey lip gloss. It looks very intimidating in the tube, but its actually really sheer. Black Honey now has its very own collection.

Clinique Black Honey Gradient Powder Blush $29.50 USD

Clinique Black Honey Color Surge Eyeshadow Quad $25.50 USD

Clinique Black Honey Brush-On Cream Liner $15.00 USD

Clinique Black Honey Dual-Ended Almost Lipstick & Long Last Glosswear $21.00 USD

The only thing that I really want from this collection is the gradient blush. I have been obsessed with gradient blushes every since MAC Ripe Peach!

Color Club Back to Boho Collection Preview

Nomadic in Nude – a must have neutral; off white and creamy

Earthy Angel – Gorgeous creamy camel

New Bohemian – a new 70’s take on Tiffany Blue

Shabby Drab – Purple Greige The ultimate boho color

Rad Nomad – Purple brown crème

Red-ical Gypsy – Boho chic red, a new take on a vintage classic red

Boho Mojo – Silvery, beige pearl            

Nouveau Vintage – The perfect understated vintage frosty gold

Voodoo You Do – The perfect charcoal grey for the season with blue undertones

Artsy Crafty – The ultimate muted military green

Blue-topia – Just as it sounds, the perfect shade of deep blue

Rebel Spirit – Deep chocolate brown creme

New York, NY – June 2011 Color Club, a New York based cosmetic brand specializing in nail and lip products announced today its new “Back to Boho” Fall 2011 Collection. The new collection features twelve 70’s inspired longwearing nail polish shades perfect for creating an effortless “Boho Glam” look. The collection will be available in September of 2011. 


Color Club is all about color and renowned for its fun, high performance rich shades and exceptionally safe products. All nail colors are vegan, Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP and paraben-free - and made in New York, NY with the best raw materials. Color Club products are made in the USA and are not tested on animals. 

Made From Earth Lip Balm Giveaway!!! (CLOSED)

RULES

1. Must be a follower of this blog.

2. Must be 18 yrs + or have parental permission.

3. Open in the US only!

4. Contest ends July 20th, 2011 at 9 p.m. CST

How To Enter

• Follow this blog and comment below with which other Made From Earth product you would like to try.

Extra Entries

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Prize: Vanilla Organic Lip Balm (1) and Citrus Fresh Organic Lip Balm (1)