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Review & Swatches: OPI Hong Kong Collection (part 2)

February 12, 2010

Earlier this week, I shared swatches of the first six shades in the OPI Hong Kong Collection–are you ready to see the rest? A quick refresher on all 12 shades and their descriptions from OPI: Hot & Spicy — A sizzling coral that’s a kung pao wow! A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find — [...]

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Review & Swatches: OPI Hong Kong Collection (part 1)

February 9, 2010

Are you ready to check out the new Hong Kong Collection from OPI? I was able to see it up close and personal for the first time yesterday, and let me tell you–there are some new nail polish shades in this OPI spring/summer 2010 collection that will WOW you. If you liked the color contrasts [...]

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Zoya “Reverie” Collection Review & Swatches

January 28, 2010

What do you say to a little colorful nail polish today? I’m all for it…I’ve got the Zoya Reverie collection for spring 2010 to share, so let’s get started! As reverie is described as being in a dreamy state, I do get the tie in of these shades to the name of the collection. At [...]

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First Look: OPI “Alice in Wonderland” Collection

January 11, 2010

Last night, I tore through my new issue of Lucky magazine in record time like I always do–and there it was, a full-page ad for the new OPI Alice in Wonderland collection. I just about lost it and my face lit up like a child’s on Christmas. We’re all mad here in Beauty Junkie-land.

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Currently wearing: OPI “Glove You So Much!” & “Merry Midnight”

January 2, 2010

I thought it would be kinda fun to change things up a bit on my nails and I couldn’t decide between OPI’s Glove You So Much! or Merry Midnight. You can see what ended up happening, I used both! All of the Spring 2010 collections will be hitting us very shortly, so I’ve got to [...]

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7 Fun Stocking-Stuffers For Beauty Junkies

December 19, 2009

As a child, I have to admit that my stocking was usually an afterthought to me. I mean–when there’s a Makit and Bakit Oven to be played with on Christmas morning, I wasn’t really too concerned with my Lifesavers Storybook-filled stocking! Eventually I would notice my stocking and be like–OH! THERE’S CANDY IN THERE! Guess [...]

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Currently Loving: Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Holiday Collection

December 14, 2009

Can you believe I’ve never worn a Sally Hansen Diamond Strength No-Chip Nail Color? At least not that I can remember! Why didn’t anyone whack me over the head with a skillet and paint my nails with one of these shades while I was out? They’re awesome! As I was wearing “Mon Cheri”, the perfect [...]

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First Look: Zoya Reverie Collection for Spring 2010

December 7, 2009

I received some awesome news today, Zoya has revealed what Spring 2010 will bring for the popular brand! Although I have not personally seen these nail polishes, I’m hoping I will soon as they are slated for a January 2010 release. Here’s the shade breakdown directly from Zoya for the Reverie Collection: Laney – moonlit [...]

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Currently Craving: Lancome La Collection Lollipop

November 20, 2009

Lancome recently released La Collection Lollipop, three gift sets containing a Color Fever gloss and matching Le Vernis nail polish in some pretty punchy shades! $5 from the sale of each of the $35 gift sets will be donated to the Lollipop Theater Network, a cause that is close to Lancome Ambassador Anne Hathaway’s heart. [...]

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Review & swatches: OPI Holiday Wishes Collection 2009

November 6, 2009

In a season full of indulgences, wishes, and sweets, OPI brings us the Holiday Wishes Collection for Winter 2009. 12 new cold-weather hues to bring a little holiday cheer are here! The collection is divided into two distinct color stories: six reds ranging from bright to burgundy, and six dark and neutral tones that include [...]

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