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Purple Professional

Hello~

I have a new brand that comes directly from Portugal to show you today and it's called "Purple Professional". No no, they don't do only purple polishes, that's just the name of the brand :D
Let's go directly to the pictures and I'll add my thoughts about them afterwards!
All pictures are 2 coats of polish, without top coat!




The first one that I got is number 15. It's a a muted and dirty teal creme polish. It dries to a glossy finish and was super easy to work with.




The second one is number 44 and is a bright, almost neon, pink. It's a bit funny because in the bottle, it looks like a darker berry shade, but once on the nails, it really pops! It's a very cheerful and summery color! It dries to a satin finish. This is probably due to the fact that it's almost a neon. I didn't use any top coat so that you can see the satin/matte finish.




And the last one is number 43, a vibrant coral leaning to the red side of coral. It's also a very pretty color, another way of wearing red polish.





The brush is very nice to use. It's a wide, thick brush. Each bottle contains 10 mL of polish.




I was really curious to try this brand as I haven't heard much about it. I've just heard of it from Betty who blog at Betty Nails and she was saying some great things about it.

This brand was a really nice surprise because the quality of the polishes is great. They are 3 Free, easy to apply, not streaky at all and have a good pigmentation. I used 2 coats here for all of them and didn't apply a top coat. I am really happy with the dusty teal because I don't have such polishes in my stash and I love the color. It might be close to OPI Thanks a Windmillion but I don't have it so I cannot compare them. The bright pink is so cheerful and easy to apply, I am pretty sure I'll wear it a lot!
If you have the opportunity to try this brand, don't hesitate because I'm sure you will love it! Their formula (at least the 3 polishes I tried) are just so perfect!

Purchase info
Purple Professional polishes are sold only in Portugal at the moment but they will export their brand internationally soon. You can find here a list of places to shop in Portugal. You can have a look at their official website if you want more information or drop them an email at info@purpleprofessional.com. You can also follow Purple Professional on Facebook. If you're outside Portugal and want to order some polishes from this brand, you can leave a message to Paula on Purple Professional Facebook page.

Product(s) in this post was(were) provided by the company for my honest review*
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Weekly Giveaway Round Up!

Busy week...



The prizes are:
  • set of Bundle Monster Image Plates (BM3)
  • 2 x50 Nail Art Fimo Canes
There will be one lucky winner!This giveaway is open internationally and ends 9th September 2012. To enter click HERE.



The prizes are:
  • Rainbow Honey ~ 20% Cooler
  • Rainbow Honey ~ Mare of the Moon
There will be one lucky winner!This giveaway is open internationally and ends 6th September 2012. To enter click HERE.



The prizes are:
  • An OPI Outrageous Neons Mini Set, which includes 4 colors, a white base coat, and a top coat
There will be one lucky winner!This giveaway is open internationally and ends 6th September 2012. To enter click HERE.



The prizes are a SURPRISE!!

There will be one lucky winner!This giveaway is open internationally and ends 7th September 2012. To enter click HERE.



The prizes are:
  • 3 Mattese Elite polishes: Certainly Fabulous, Consigliere, Purple Irony
 There will be one lucky winner!This giveaway is open internationally and ends 21st September 2012. To enter click HERE.



The prizes are:
  • Girly Bits - Canadian Eh?
  • Girly Bits - Shift Happens
  • Girly Bits - Cosmic Ocean
  • Girly Bits - Vive la Revolution
  • Girly Bits - Jelly Shoes
 There will be FIVE lucky winners !This giveaway is open internationally and ends 16th September 2012. To enter click HERE.



 The prizes are:
  • China Glaze Pink Voltage (Neon)
  • Barry M Indigo
  • Finger Paints Hypnotic (Magnetic)
  • Megan Miller Lemon Ice
There will be one lucky winner!This giveaway is open internationally and ends 1st September 2012. To enter click HERE.



The prizes are:
  • Revlon mini polishes set
 There will be one lucky winner! This giveaway is open internationally and ends 7th September 2012. To enter click HERE.



The prizes are:
There will be one lucky winner! This giveaway is open internationally and ends 4th September 2012. To enter click HERE.
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Sally Hansen Pedal To The Medal and More Crackle Love

Well I still love crackles so for today's manicure I used two coats on Sally Hansen Pedal To The Medal and then China Glaze Cracked Medallion on my index, middle and pinkie fingers. Then I used China Glaze Tarnished Gold on my thumb and ring finger. I finished this manicure off with a top coat of Seche Vite.

I used thin coats of the crackles because I wanted the base colour to show through and find that thinner coats allow the cracks to form better. I had to really shake up my bottles to mix my polish but after that I had no problems with the formula. It was smooth to apply and the crackles formed quickly and readily.

Just a few photos today and I was trying to really capture the contrast between the silver base and the metallic crackle.

Sally Hansen Pedal to The Medal with Crackles in Artificial Light
Sally Hansen Pedal to The Medal with Crackles in Artificial Light

 The only natural light available to me for these photos :(

Sally Hansen Pedal to The Medal with Crackles in Natural Light
Sally Hansen Pedal to The Medal with Crackles in Natural Light
I was really happy with how this turned out because I was in the mood for a kind of molten metallics manicure and I think these polishes and shades came together really well. I have to remember to post Pedal To The Metal on its ownand see how the 'Complete Salon Manicure' works since it's supposed to have a top and base coat incorporated!
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Saran wrap nails with Illamasqua

Hello!

I have seen a lot of lovely girls doing saran wrap/cling film manicures lately and I find it so pretty, I had to try!
So here we go :D






I used 2 coats of Illamasqua Wink as my base color, let it completely dry. I did it on all my nails. Then I grabbed some cling film and made a small ball out of it. When Wink was completely dry, I applied one coat (no need to apply it carefully) of Illamasqua Jo'mina and immediately dabbed the plastic ball onto my nail to remove some of Jo'mina an create this marble effect. You have to do one nail after the other because you want your last color to be still yet. I followed this tutorial here and took some pictures of the whole process ;D
It's super easy and fast!!




And thanks, Rachel from Polished Criminails, for sendig me Illamasqua Wink during our swap :D I love it!


Purchase info
Illamasqua polishes can be purchased from Illamasqua online store. You can follow Illamasqua on Facebook.
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Random Nail Art

Hi Guys, just a quick post,,, hope you like them! God Bless
 "BLUE CHERRY BLOSSOM"

materials used:
caronia " kiwi" 
special polish 
brown and white

bubble blue
dotting tool
image plate H23 and BM 313
sansan "colorless"

 "HELLO KITTY CANDY"

 "COLORFUL ABSTRACT"
 "DOTS AND CIRCLES"
"PERFECT PAIR"
ELIANTO "NOVY" and "MAGIC DUST" 
FRANKEN FLAKIES "MAGIC DUST" 
CHINA GLAZE "EMERALD SPARKLE"
and "MAGIC DUST" 

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Find Me At Karinea0e

No post from me here today!

You can find me over at Karinea0e where I'm guest posting while Karine while she is away on vacation :) I had plenty of warning but I still forgot when my post was going up *oops*!!



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Guest Post for Karine

Hello!

I had the great honor to do a guest post for Karine from Karinea0a. Yes the Karine who does her own polishes! :D

I did a neutral manicure using OPI Don't Pretzel My Buttons and stamped with Essie Good As Gold.
To see the whole post, click here or on the picture below! Thanks~


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Catrice LE "Hollywood’s FABULOUS 40ties"

Inspired by legendary film and style icons like Katharine Hepburn, Ingrid Bergmann and Marlene Dietrich, the Limited Edition "Hollywood’s FABULOUS 40ties" by CATRICE whisks you away to the glamorous world of the 1940’s this September and October 2012. This golden era is also celebrating its comeback on the international catwalks with a modern interpretation of the feminine clothing style. As a tribute to independent women, CATRICE picks up on the elegance and incomparable beauty of the Hollywood divas and skillfully combines feminine, warm red shades like rosé, rosewood and cherry red with soft nude, beige and brown tones as well as purple. For a stylish appearance à la Hollywood…



Hollywood’s FABULOUS 40ties by CATRICE – Absolute Eye Colour Quattro
Typical for the 1940‘s: natural and subtle eye make-up. Create an authentic look with this beautiful color combination of the Absolute Eye Colour Quattros. The silky soft texture in rosé and brown shades is really easy to apply on your eyelids and ensures a stunning eye make-up look. Available in C01 She's A Lady and C02 Hollywood Boulevard.




Hollywood’s FABULOUS 40ties by CATRICE – Eyebrow Gel
The Eyebrow Gel with pampering panthenol ingredients gives your eyebrows long-lasting shape. The softly colored gel is easy to apply with the integrated brush, dries fast and offers your brow bone a smooth, natural finish. Available in C01 Neutrally Brown.





Hollywood’s FABULOUS tie by CATRICE – Eyebrow Lifter
For a breathtaking look! Thanks to its light-reflecting pigments, the Eyebrow Lifter optically lifts your brows to "open" your eyes. The result: a significantly fresher and more radiant appearance ideal for the naturally elegant style of the 1940’s. The practical pen shape makes it easy to accurately apply the creamy texture directly beneath your brow bone. Available in C01 Casablanca's Highlight.





Hollywood’s FABULOUS 40ties by CATRICE – Velvet Lip Colour
Pure glamour! The Velvet Lip Colour provides your lips with gorgeous classic colors as well as an extremely expressive and velvety-matt finish. It’s not an easy choice: bright red, strong rosewood, radiant coral or subtle nude – the colors are tone-in-tone with the Hollywood’s FABULOUS 40ties Ultimate Nail Lacquers, as true 40’s beauties emphasize their lips and nails in the same colors! Available in C01 Red Butler, C02 Holly Rose Wood, C03 Marlene's Favourite and C04 The Nude Scene.
 


Hollywood’s FABULOUS 40ties by CATRICE – High Gloss Lip Topcoat And Gloss
The High Gloss Lip Topcoat and Gloss ensures a glossy finish with its high-shine effect and practical applicator brush. Applied on top of lipstick or on its own, this top coat gives your lips a seductive shine.


 

Hollywood’s FABULOUS 40ties by CATRICE – Multi Colour Blush
As unforgettable as Ingrid Bergman in the great movie classic Casablanca… three perfectly aligned shades offer your cheeks a rosy touch with a light shimmer. The innovative combination of pressed and baked powder spreads easily with a blush brush and results in a beautiful contoured finish to clearly define your face shape. Available in C01 Gone With The Wind.
 
 
 
 

Hollywood’s FABULOUS 40ties by CATRICE – Ultimate Nail Lacquer
Just like the colors of the Velvet Lip Colours, your nails are sure to make a true style statement in warm and trendy shades this season. Classic without shimmer but with the usual gorgeous shine effect, these polishes celebrate the comeback of the 40’s. The extra-broad brush ensures a professional and smooth color application on your entire nail. Available in C01 Red Butler, C02 Holly Rose Wood, C03 Marlene's Favourite, C04 The Nude Scene and C05 Doris' Darling.
 
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Preview in video

I love this style, elegance, and class! It's a very pretty collection! The polishes may not be the most original colors but they are my type of colors so I'm pretty sure, I'll grab some! :D
"Hollywood’s FABULOUS 40ties" by CATRICE will be available in stores in September and October 2012.
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Max Factor Red Carpet Glam

Get your glasses because we have a bright on today! Today I have Max Factor Red Carpet Glam from their MaxEffect mini polishes collection. I swatched this collection previous here and even then I was wowed by how bright this is!

I used one coat of Sally Hansen Triple Strong base coat and two coats Red Carpet Glam. This was very opaque with one coat but I'm a habitual two coater :) There was the smallest bit of VNL in real life but you can hardly see it in the pictures or from a distance. I finished it off with Revlon Colorstay top coat.


It's good that I chose such a bright polish because there was no sunshine for these photos :(

Max Factor Red Carpet Glam in Artificial Light
Max Factor Red Carpet Glam in the Shade

OMG!!! The entire time this was on my nails I was constantly looking at them because it was just so BRIGHT!! I actually put this on because I thought I haven't worn a red for ages and I wanted something that really shouted - I think I chose well :) What do you think?
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