La Moss/Brunette on the Internet/Rouge Noir

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Comparing the 3 vampy wine shades that i have. My newest purchase La Moss I am quite disappointed with. It goes on quite streaky and uneven, you need at least 3 coats and it still looks jarred, even with a careful hand. The only good thing about it is that after 3 coats its a good dupe for Chanel Rouge Noir, which was the premise of why i purchased it in the first place. Its more on the purpley side. But Rouge Noir is still so much deeper and richer a color, and goes on much more agreeably and looks very chic. Brunette on the Internet is a nice alternative, its a shade lighter, but the formula is a lot better than La Moss. And it has a more pronounced wine color. Think of Brunette on the Internet as a light Pinot Noir, and Rouge Noir as a deep Merlot.

Spring has Sprung - Top Nail Picks for Spring

Here are some of my fav nail polishes for spring. Now i would have a nude color, but i do not own one that i like yet, but i do have an honorable mention and i think one that i would have up here if i had it. And that would be Chanel's Inattendu, which is a warm opaque nude. Another one i would mention would be a pale yellow, but i dont have one yet either. Also i didn't put any peaches. Those i have, but they dont look got on me at all. I think because i have a yellow undertone in my skin as opposed to fair people with pink undertones.
Essie Geranium - a bright vintage red orange, the consistency is kind of a translucent jelly, so its not opaque, but two coats is fine. You would think i would want this in my summer collection, and you could, but i think its more effective in the spring for the whole nautical vintage trend.
OPI Sparrow Me the Drama - My classic dusky rose color for the vintage girly trend, love it.
Essie Guchi Muchi Puchi - My pastel Easter egg pink fav, love it.
Sephora by OPI Dear Diary - subdued ballerina pale pink, not really a must have for me, but since i dont have a nude it makes my picks look more complete.
OPI Stranger Tides - Murky avocado green, love it.
OPI Mermaids Tears - Dusky sea foam green, love it.
Essie Mint Candy Apple - a popular eye-catching mint green.
OPI I Want to be A-Lone Star - A silver pale blue, love it.
Essie Lilacism - had to throw in a purple. My fav cool toned lilac color, love it.

Small Purchase & NOTD - Nars, Havana Dreams

After watching Pixi2woo's brights trend tutorial, i had to check out this Nars duo Mediteranee. I'm surprised its never caught my eye before, i think its part of the permanent line. I've been looking for an orange eyeshadow for a while, and this one was perfect. This duo is amazing, great color combination and awesome color intensity, i almost have to blend it down so its not too bright. I am in love with Nars eyeshadows now, they hardly disappoint like Mac can tend to do. Next duo on my list in Dogon:) My other purchase was Havana Dreams, Sephora by OPI. I was a bit reluctant to purchase this when it first came out, because i new the formula was thin and would need 3 coats, and i was right. But what made me go for it was I had missed out on getting Chanel Riva:( i was was looking for the best dupe and this was it. After three coats the coverage is fine.

Newest Nail Additions

Essie: Cute as a Button (its ok, dupeable bright coral)

Mambo (ehh, undecided nude)

Turquoise & Caicos (ehh, i dunno if i like this one either, very similar to Chanel Nouvelle Vague)

Lapis of Luxury (love)

Protein base coat (love)

French Affair (not bad, pretty cute)

Nice is Nice (not bad)

Topless & Barefoot (not bad, reminds me of Chanel Intermezzo)

Coat Azure (meh)

Chanel: Mimosa (i like it on my toes)

OPI: Glow up Already! (green doesn't really go with a lot)

OPI Ink (staple color)

You Don't Know Jacques! (another staple, but i like Mink Muffs better)

Extra-va-vaganza! (I got really into glitter this month, this one goes w/pinks & reds)

Simmer & Shimmer (this is the best choice, cause it will go with any blue)

I Want to be A-Lone Star (love)

Sephora by OPI: Brunette on the Internet (love)

Dark Room (love, way better than Here Today Aragon Tomorrow)

I'm not into Sparkle (NOTD)

As far as nail polish goes im really picky. I prefer matte finishes cause they let you get away with fun colors without looking trashy and tacky. But I've become the biggest fan of the mixing metals trend and i wanted to express that enthusiasm on my nails!! Sephora for OPI has a new collection out called Rock Chic. Its ok, the mini collection is cute. I did have to snag a color though and try it out, Already Famous. The color is a gold/silver mix which is what i wanted, and its not chunky glitter which is a plus too. The 1st coat is really sheer, and 2 coats wasn't doing anything for me so i put 3:) When in normal lighting, the paint looks just a little mehh uninspiring. But when the sunshine glances off it it does take on a life of its own., sparkles and glimmers like gold!! I would like to compare it to the new OPI Swiss goldy color.

Featherweight

Hello ladies.... I'm on a mission to find a lengthening and voluminous mascara. First on my list was the MUFE Smokey Lash. This to me was a blacker thicker version of Loreal Voluminous. It looked very dramatic on because my lashes were very thick and black, but it did nothing for length:( My lashes looked caked and stubby. So next was the much anticipated, for me at least, Benefit Badgal Lash. If your looking for feathery fluttery lashes this is the tube for you!! But alas, i am not. I found I really had to work with it to get any desired effect, which was long fluttery thick lashes. It never really turned out that way unfortunately all i got was flutter.

I decided to tone it down this week and i was thinking pink!! Sephora by OPI - Dear Diary

Into the Blue

(OPI- What's With the Cattitude)

Hello ladies.... nothing says summertime to me then bright blue nails. I love it on me... or on anybody. This look is bright, fresh, fun, and trendy. Stick to the brights though i wouldn't go too navy or midnight blue, it doesn't have the same effect. You can go for the teals, the blue-greens, and the turquoise for more of the vintage look. My favorite colors so far this summer are OPI's What's With the Cattitude?, Sephora by OPI's Blue Grotto, Essie's Lapis of Luxury, Essie's Turquoise and Caicos, and of course China Glaze's For Audrey.