'NOTD: OPI Combo'...

It feels like spring has officially arrived, and some days it feels more like summer! So I needed a bright nail look to go with the weather =) I decided to go with a nail combo instead of my typical "glitter nail".. and as always, the photos don't nearly do it justice!

NOTD: OPI "Charged Up Cherry" & "Strawberry Margarita"

Shown above is Strawberry Margarita, and I've applied it on my middle and ring finger....

NOTD: OPI "Charged Up Cherry" & "Strawberry Margarita" 

And Charged Up Cherry on my thumb, pointer, and pinky fingers! Of course you can't see how bright it really is in person, but I just love the subtle difference in shade.


So, what are you wearing on your nails???

Xx-

Bethany

'NOTD: RICA!!!!'...

Another Zoya polish... what has gotten into me?! ;)

Zoya nail lacquer in "RICA"

Zoya nail lacquer in "RICA"

This is a polish from last summer's collection (if I remember correctly).. super shimmery!!! And as if I needed to add anything, I put some of OPI's "Bring On The Bling" on my ring finger.

Zoya nail lacquer in "RICA", OPI nail lacquer in "Bring On The Bling"

What are you wearing on your nails?? And am I the only one dying waiting for China Glaze's Hunger Games collection to come out?!

Xx-

Bethany

NOTD: Poke =)

This polish has been sitting on my nail polish rack for ages, I have no clue why I haven't used it yet! It's amazing and bold and makes me smile =)

Illamasqua nail varnish in "Poke"

Illamasqua nail varnish in "Poke"... I love this purple! Almost opaque in 1 coat, I added a second just to be safe. In pictures it is looking a bit more cool-toned, but this is definitely a red based purple and has a beautiful sheen. Illamasqua's polishes continue to impress me!

And for my glitter nail...

OPI nail lacquer Designer Series in "DS Temptation"

OPI nail lacquer in "DS Temptation"... I'm not sure why this kept photographing so blue. This polish looks much much more purple in person, both in the bottle and on the nail. It's a gorgeous glitter polish with base of purple glitter and holographic pieces that go from blue to green to almost yellow.

Illamasqua nail varnish in "Poke", OPI nail lacquer in "DS Temptation", OPI RapiDry Top Coat

OPI RapiDry Top Coat... My favorite top coat =)



Have you tried Illamasqua polishes?? I think I'm definitely picking up the hot pink color they have (the name escapes me) for this summer!

Xx-

Bethany

'NOTD: It's My Year '...

I've had this polish for a little while now, and just tried it out for the first time over the holidays while I was home in Michigan. Um, I freaking love it! It's such a gorgeous purple/maroon/I don't know how to explain it color that shines a sparkly gold shade. I've added a few pictures to try and show you how different it looks in different lighting and angles...

OPI nail lacquer in "It's My Year"

Read on for more swatches!!!

'NOTD: OPI Vodka & Caviar'... and exciting news!

Time for a NOTD!! This is my all-time favorite red nail polish. It's OPI Vodka & Caviar, and it is an amazing sophisticated shade.

OPI Vodka & Caviar

I couldn't get the color to photograph quite right! This polish is a deeper red than it looks on my nails, but in the bottle you can sort of tell... sort of.


Now, can you tell what's different and exciting in this next picture?!?!

OPI Vodka & Caviar

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I got engaged!! Yay!

It happened about 2 months ago, and of course I'm already deep into wedding planning. The date is set, the dress is ordered, and I have been obsessed with looking on Pinterest for cool wedding ideas!

I don't think I will be doing any wedding blogs, but I will share pictures with you afterwards =)


Ok back to the nail polish! haha Have any of you tried this shade? What's your favorite red polish??

Xx-

Bethany

I just can't get enough! Sephora goodies =)

Though I may not have been blogging the last couple weeks, I have STILL been shopping (of course!).

Sephora Goodies

Believe it or not, this order was inspired by Christina Aguilera's amazing cheek highlight in the movie Burlesque... (This isn't a great picture of it, but if you have seen the movie you know what I mean!)

Christina Aguilera in "Burlesque"

Keep reading to find out more!!

'A little Sephora Haulage'...

Moving day is finally here! As I mentioned before, the boyfriend and I are moving states, AGAIN. As a result I will be without internet for a while :( So I leave you now with some Sephora goodies!

I decided it was about time to make a little dent in my Sephora Wish List =) Not to mention I have been out of my HG cuticle cream for quite a while now, so it was needed!

Sephora Haul

Read on for the breakdown!

'NOTD: Cajun Shrimp'...

This is a very popular OPI nail varnish shade, and for good reason! It's a gorgeous coral/red that would go with pretty much every skin-tone imaginable. =)

OPI Cajun Shrimp

 It is also a very shiny polish. I don't even wear a top coat!

OPI Cajun Shrimp

I feel like it is taking foreeever for my pinky nail to grow out! haha It's just my nub for now =)


What polish are you wearing?!

Xx-

Bethany

'OPI Haul!!'

When I visited home a few weeks ago I sort of went crazy with OPI. It isn't available where I live now (or where I'm moving to) so I felt like I needed to stock up! Makes total sense, right? ;) The boyfriend would be completely horrified if he saw this.. good thing he's not into beauty blogs!!

OPI Haul

Read on for close-ups and swatches!

'NOTD: Inspired!!'...

All right, so I found a picture online a few months ago and fell in love! I believe this look was done with a Chanel polish, but I used a mix of some polishes I have in my stash =)

Here's the inspiration for my current NOTD...

Read on for my interpretation and the polishes I used!

'NOTD: OPI'

On vacation I stocked up on some OPI polishes. Here's a sneek peak of one I purchased! =)

OPI Nail Lacquer in "OPI Ink"

I have owned this color before, and I just adore it!! Such a pretty dark, sparkly blackened purple. LOVE!

OPI Nail Lacquer in "OPI Ink"

Have you gone back to any dark polishes this summer??

Xx-

Bethany

'NOTD: Let Me Entertain You by OPI'

This week I wanted to wear a polish with a bit more sparkle and color. "Let Me Entertain You" by OPI came out with the Burlesque collection a little while back. Now, I'm a huge huge fan of Christina Aguilera, so of course I had to purchase almost all the polishes from this collection  =)

 For some reason it is coming off much more red in these pictures than it is in real-life. It is very much a dark fuschia/pink, with a little bit of a raspberry color mixed in.. and SUPER sparkly!!!

 

What is on your nails today??


P.S. I have been trying to come up with a better way to store my nail polishes.. right now I keep them in shoe boxes! Any ideas? I want to be able to see what I have without taking up too much room storing them......

Xx-

Bethany

'NOTD: OPI' to LIVE FOR...

Ok, so this has been my all-time favorite nail polish foooor......I don't know... freakin forever =)  AMAZING! I've talked about it a bit in previous posts, and decided I needed to wear it. It's OPI "My Private Jet". I'm telling you if you don't already have it get it!!

OPI "My Private Jet"

This is such a tough color to photograph! You really can't see the little shimmers in it that sort of reflect different colors.

Well I tried.. you will have to look at it in person to really see how pretty it is!!

What is your all-time favorite nail polish?! Share below!!!!

Xx-

Bethany

'OPI Fall 2011 Collection' to LIVE FOR...

The OPI Spring/Summer Texas Collection left much to be desired (in my opinion at least!). That may be why I am SO excited about the upcoming Fall 2011 Touring America Collection, but I choose to believe it's simply because of the amazing colors!!

My current two favorite OPI polishes are "My Private Jet" and "You Don't Know Jacques", so it is no surprise I am looking forward to all of the darker shades... ok I'll be honest... (minus the two gray/silver colors) I want the entire collection!!

I'm pumped =) 

Do you love it? Hate it?? Let me know below!

Xx-

Bethany

'WISHLIST: Makeup, Nail polish!' to LIVE FOR...

I feel like there are so many things that have just come out, or are about to come out that I am lusting over! So, time for another wishlist to share them all with you =)
(Most of the pics are from Temptalia.com. If you haven't checked out her blog, DO IT!)

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China Glaze "Papaya Punch" nail lacquer (pic from Temptalia.com)

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China Glaze "Senorita Bonita" (pic Temptalia.com)



(pic Temptalia.com)

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Ok, these were in my last Makeup Wishlist, but they are finally coming out on April 6th!!! I can't wait! Chanel Rouge CoCo Shine Lipsticks =)



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MAC Quite Cute "Quite Cute" and "Candy Yum-Yum" (pic Temptalia.com)  I NEED this matte hot pink lippie! Seriously, it is necessary for my survival!!! I'm buying 2!



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Illamasqua Toxic Nature Collection Cream Pigments (pic from Temptalia.com) The first shade on the left "Hollow" and the fourth shade "Emerge" have definitely caught my eye! Great to use on their own or as a base for your eyeshadow!


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 I also am very much looking forward to a certain OPI collection that I think deserves it's own post!!

So, are you excited for any upcoming or newly released collections?! Comment below!

Xx-

Bethany

'NOTD' to LIVE FOR...

Another NOTD =) This is the polish I just purchased that was shown in my last post. It is Sephora by OPI in "Almost Famous". To be quite honest I'm not crazy about the color.. maybe if I had a darker skin tone? I don't know.



Sephora by OPI "Almost Famous"

What nail polish have you been wearing? Do you have any current favorites?? Let me know below!



Xx-

Bethany