Ask almost any nail blogger and they will tell you that they have some Mont Bleu nail files in their collection. These Czech made glass nail files are well known for being high quality and long lasting. Plus they adorn them with Swarovski crystals so they look adorable! If you are used to using emery boards […]
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Superficially Colorful Stealing Your Thunder Swatches
I was introduced to a new brand at Indie Expo Canada. Superficially Colorful is based in Israel so did not vend in person but sent her pretties to the show. Stealing Your Thunder was Superficially Colorful’s exclusive for the expo. A slightly muted medium purple with a gentle holo shimmer. I didn’t get the VIP […]
Zoya Sophisticates – New Shades For Fall 2017
Zoya is my go to for accessible high quality polishes. I am lucky enough to have a local spa that stocks them and Nail Polish Canada usually gets new shades soon after release but Canadians can buy direct from Zoya too. The Fall 2017 Sophisticates collection includes pinks, purples and some other fall shades thrown […]
Avon Gel Finish Terracotta Nail Polish Swatches & Review
The third of the shades from Avon’s Gel Finish shade releases for July-August 2017 is Terracotta. If you missed them, see my swatches of Rose Noir and Head In Clouds. Still to come is Violuxe and Clover. Terracotta is well named and the colour matches the name. Like the others I have tried so far, […]
Avon Gel Finish Head In Clouds Swatches & Review
The second of the new shades in the Avon Gel Finish release later this month is a beautiful medium grey, Head in Clouds. Not too light or dark, grey doesn’t scream summer for me but this just works. For a paler colour, the polish is surprisingly opaque. Not quite a one coater but fully opaque […]
Avon Gel Finish Rose Noir Nail Polish Swatches & Review
Avon’s Gel Finish line rarely disappoints me. They are high shine, opaque polishes and come in a great variety of colours. The Gel Finish formula is three free and includes a strengthener for long lasting vivid colour with a gel like shine – no curing lamp needed. They are adding five new shades to the lineup […]
CANVAS Lacquer Throwing Shade Thermal Polish Swatches & Review
Oh how I wanted to love Throwing Shade by CANVAS Lacquer. It is my first CANVAS polish. In the run up to Indie Expo Canada, I had checked out swatches of polishes from all of the makers. I set my heart on a different blue from CANVAS then saw this thermal polish posted and changed […]
Colors by Llarowe Oh Canada & Hit The Bottle Holo There Beautiful Canada Day Mani
Another polish from Indie Expo Canada! The lovely Leah Ann gifted me a bottle of Colors by Llarowe Oh Canada. This was their VIP shade but she had a few bottles left over and I am so glad I got one. I usually stay away from reds but this gorgeous bottle of bright red holo […]
Ever After Polish Diamonds Are Forever (Indie Expo Canada Limited Edition Polish)
My first Ever After polish is a beautiful one! Diamonds Are Forever is one of three polishes made by Ever After for Indie Expo Canada 2017. It is a sky blue crelly packed with silver hex holographic glitters, gold micro flakes, and holographic shimmer. The blue base is very light dependent and can appear much lighter or […]