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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Swatch Folder: OPI Absolutely Alice

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You have seen this a thousand times over on other nail blogs.
And here it is again. I absolutely love this. It's such a gorgeous polish- tiny blue and gold glitter mixed altogether in clear base- it's pretty awesome. I fell in love with this and am in love with this more than the kind-of-overrated Mad As A Hatter. I never really liked MAAH in the beginning, I thought it was kind of ugly and never understood why so many people are crazy over it. I sold away my mini and for some reason decided to give it another try, so I got my lovely friend in the States- the lovely Gia, who found it to send me one. I can say I don't dislike it now, and am going to give it a few more tries before I decide on whether it's keep or purge!

Sunday, July 24, 2011

NOTD: Angelica

I admit it- I'm pretty bad at naming things. Frankens, NOTDs.. except dogs. I think I have like over a dozen dog names in my head.

So anyway, I've been obsessed with fimo bits lately.. I just got a friend to bought a whole bunch on eBay for me! (cos' they do not ship to Singapore, boo!)
I've decided to add these hearts to my manicure to make it more prettier and interesting, together with some pearl stones.

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For this manicure I used Steady as She Rose and Golden Rainbow, both by OPI!
Steady as She Rose is making its way to my top 10 favorite nail lacquers! It applies so smoothly and agh, I just love the color! ♥

Friday, July 22, 2011

Swatch Folder: OPI Movin' Out over WnW Black


OPI Movin' Out: duochrome goodness.
It's very sheer though, so it's best to layer over another darker color to enhance it's natural beauty.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

NOTD: OPI Rosy Reflection + Be Mine, You're Fine


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Let's just say pink foil and I don't really get along, but I supposed I am keeping Rosy Reflection just to be part of my OPI Reflecting Glitters collection. I only have one more (Disco Ball Sparkle) to find to complete it! Also, those little hearts are a little annoying to get on my nails. *pouts*
And check out my cute little Hello Kitty fimo! <3 it!

Friday, July 15, 2011

NOTD: OPI DS Exclusive

Hi y'all!

Today NOTD is OPI DS Exclusive. I was lucky to find this and a few other discontinued shades and Designer Series polishes (hello DS Glamour!) at two different nail salons a few days ago. My wallet hurt, and I think I have to force myself to go on a no-buy for a few months! I hauled a lot this week, too much and the most I have ever gotten in a week.
This polish... applies like a dream. Very distracting.. so distracting that I almost knock into another cyclist yesterday. Dangerous! I shall try to photograph this tomorrow if there is sun, gloomy rainy day today! Have a good day!

Monday, July 11, 2011

Past NOTD: Smitten With Mittens

Absolutely adore this shade, and the name!
I had no idea what happen to the pinky nail, but I had this manicure for a few days before I photographed it!

Friday, July 8, 2011

Past NOTD: China Glaze Broken Hearted + OPI Symphony in Gold

One of my favorite past manicures:


I was so delighted that I managed to find a bottle at Vibe after scouring the internet and drugstore for pink crack after seeing it on Scrangie (of course).
I should try this over grey some time soon! :)

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Past NOTD: OPI Damone Roberts 1968

I am very thankful I managed to get this polish in a swap last year!
I recall falling head over heels with it after seeing it on ALU's marble design, and so glad to found it on the swap list of a sweetheart whom I swapped with before! :)


Outdoors

I've received a number of compliments when I wore this!
Actually almost sold this on eBay when I was lacking funds, so glad I didn't!
As quote by Damone Roberts "It is not your typical mint green. It has a little touch of gray in it and a little touch of brown" Yup, it really is different than other mint greens I have, and I absolutely love this shade. It is going to be in my stash for a very long time!!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Past NOTD: Sally Hansen Purple Diamond

A nice friend of mine, Jamie, gave this polish to me some time back when I mentioned I wanted DS Original and she said this was close. :)

Indoor

Sunlight- So bright!

Now that I do have DS Original, I find that DS Original is more purple and blue-toned compared to SH Purple Diamond (which is more pink) :)
I would probably do a comparison swatch some time soon.