March Manicures (2016)

Hey everyone,

                      I hope all my viewers are doing well :). It feels like forever since I have posted on my blog which is due to the fact that there has been so much going on in my life currently. My page has definitely been put on the back burner in terms of tutorials but one thing for sure; I will always upload my monthly mani's. In the month of March I had a good mix of both nail art looks and solid colours. Also, I have to mention if you would like to see more of my frequent nail related uploads  follow my on instagram @shan6256. Enough chatter; lets get on to my looks for March. 

Manicure #1

Products used:

China Glaze: Starboard

China Glaze: What's she dune?

Manicure #2

Products used:

China Glaze: Pelican grey

LA Girl: Obsidian

Sinful Colors: Snow me white

Manicure #3

Products used:

Kleancolor: Sheer pastel brown

Manicure #4

Products used:

Colormates: Cancun sky blue

Colormates: Myrtle beach purple

Color Club: Oh boy!

Rimmel London: Goddess

Manicure #5

Products used:

Essie: In the cabana

Manicure #6

Products used:

Kleancolor: Jewellery red

Orly: Rage

Manicure #7

Products used:

China Glaze: What's she dune?

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Ciao,

Shannon.

Nail Polish Dupes (Similar Nail Polish Shades)

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Hey everyone,
                       Welcome! To all my existing and new readers, I do hope all is well in your lives. Every so often I go through my nail polish collection to get rid of the old ones and really remind myself of what I have as its easy to forget when you have a big collection lol. While sifting through I realised how many colours I have that are extremely similar to each other, which encouraged me to do this post. This can be helpful to polish lovers that have been searching for shades that have either been discontinued or are not available in the area where they reside. Anyway, enough chatter lets get onto the polish and have a closer look inside my collection :).

1. OPI- Pinking of You; Milani- Strawberry Shake

Gorgeous milky pink shades that are almost exact however, strawberry shake is a bit brighter.

2. Essie- Hide and Go Chic; Maybelline Color Show- Denim Dash

These two polishes are identical shades of medium blue, the only difference is that Denim Dash dries matte which can be easily fixed by adding a top coat.

3. Essie- Mint Candy Apple; Color Club- Factory Girl

Two of my favourite pastel blues which are very similar however, Factory Girl is a shade brighter.

4. Essie- Lilacism; Sinful Colors- Candy Coated

This pair can be described as pastel purple shades, they are extremely similar especially in the bottle. However, Candy Coated is more blue toned. 

5. Orly- Highlight; China Glaze- Pelican Grey

I always wear grey polish when I want something understated and professional and I didn't realise how close these two were in colour. However, Highlight has a strong beige undertone. 

6. Orly- Gumdrop; China Glaze- For Audrey

After swatching these two I couldn't believe that they were practically the same shade. For Audrey is a well loved colour in the world of polish so finding this dead on dupe was shocking.

7. Sally Hansen- Vanity Flair; Colormates- Myrtle Beach Purple

This is another pair that are exact dupes for each other. Both are medium, toned purple hues.

8. Rimmel London- Stormy Skies; Essie- Vested Interest

These both have a dusty teal quality to them. However, Stormy skies is more blue toned while Vested interest leans more green. 

9. China Glaze- Electric Pineapple; Sally Hansen- Green with Envy

You can definitely see the difference between this pair however, they share the similarity of having both yellow and green undertones. 

10. OPI- Visions of Love; Essie- Wicked

These are definite dupes for each other and can be described as dark 'ox blood'/ burgundy shades. They both have a tendency to appear black but with the right amount of sunlight both truly stand out.

Thank you all for viewing this post and also, to the persons who continue to support me much love to you. Feel free to leave a comment and share this page with your family and friends. Also, look out for another post next week. Enjoy the rest of your day and remember to keep smiling :).


See you soon.


Ciao,
Shannon.

My Top Ten China Glaze Nail Polishes (With a bonus shade!)

Hey everyone,
                      Welcome back to my blog, I hope you all are doing great :). Today, I have my top ten china glaze polishes (and a bonus shade lol) to share with you all. China Glaze is definitely one of my favourite brands and it makes up most of my entire nail polish collection. I especially enjoy wearing their neons during the summer. I would like to mention the polishes presented are not ranked in any particular order. Also, bottle shots and swatches of each colour will be shown in the photos. Anyway, lets get on to what you are really here to see; introducing my top ten china glaze polishes !

#1: Man Hunt- This polish can be described as a rich, royal blue with just a touch of purple. It was part of the 2012 fall collection and definitely one of my favourite blues to wear.

#2: It’s a Trapeze- This one is more like a party in a bottle and is great for an accent nail. This polish is made up of a sheer white base with blue, green, yellow, silver, pink glitter and the list goes on. I would suggest layering this polish over one coat of a regular white for full opacity. 

#3: Flip Flop Fantasy- This shade is known to have two formulas, one which leans more pink toned and the other orange. My bottle surely leans orange but has that bright, neon quality it is well loved for. Also, it dries down to a matte finish and is a fine choice for vacation. 

#4: In A Lily Bit- Came out in the spring 2014 collection and for me it’s a hard one to describe. In some light it appears more pink and others lilac toned. This shade also dries down to a matte finish and gives an ultra feminine, soft look.

#5: Fairy Dust- Surely, one of my favourites as it has the ability to add extra sparkle to any old manicure. It can be described as a fine, iridescent micro- glitter. I love pairing this over darker shades. This glitter polish will not become opaque on its own and is best used for layering over a solid colour.

Fairy Dust layered over black

#6: Refresh Mint- The name describes this polish perfectly since it’s a gorgeous pastel, mint green. Opaque in two coats and a staple shade for your collection.

#7: Luxe and Lush- This polish is much like fairy dust for the reason that it has the ability to transform a regular manicure. It is definitely unique and appears to be shredded chunks of iridescent confetti. The only downside is the clear base can get a bit thick so, you may have to apply the glitter in a dabbing motion. 

Luxe and Lush layered over black

#8: Highlight of my Summer- This shade was released in the summer of 2013 and looks absolutely stunning with a tan. It is known for its neon quality while still being a pastel, mint green. However, the formula leaves much to be desired as it usually takes three uneven coats to be opaque but, for me the colour is worth it.

#9: Shocking Pink- Just like the name says this is bright, neon pink shade. It dries down to a matte finish like most other neon polishes. The formula on this one is average, two thick coats can give full opacity.

#10: Starboard- This was one of my first china glaze polishes and it really started my love for green polishes. It’s a simple grass green shade but comes in so handy for nail art purposes, great staple to have in your collection. Also, has an amazing formula fully opaque in two coats.

*Bonus shade: Secret Periwinkle- I'm not a huge fan of purple but this one is a pretty cross between a blue and purple and I love wearing it. Also, has an amazing formula; fully opaque in two coats. 

Thank you for viewing my top ten china glaze shades and check out my other posts on this blog. Feel free to leave a comment and share this page with your family and friends. Also, look out for a tutorial next week. Enjoy the rest of your day and remember to keep smiling :).

See you soon.

Ciao,

Shannon. 

My Top Ten (10) Essie Nail Polishes

Hey everyone,
                       I hope you all are having an amazing week. Today, as promised I have my top essie nail polishes to share. Essie is definitely my favourite brand of polish and I have been eager to publish this post. My favourites span across many different colour categories, so I'm sure there is something here everyone will appreciate and, can add to their collection. Also, I will be showing bottle shots and swatches of each colour on swatch sticks. Furthermore, these colours are not in any particular ranked order. Lets get on to what you are really here for, my top ten essie polishes !



#1: Go Overboard- This polish was part of essie's 2012 spring collection and can be described as a dark teal polish. Personally, I think the colour or at least my bottle leans more green than blue. It is fully opaque in two coat but you can get away with one think coat because of its great formula.

#2: Fiji- Probably one of essie's more well known polishes and is described as a white toned baby pink. I absolutely love wearing this polish as it gives a feminine yet classic look. It is opaque in two coats and has a good pretty formula.

#3: Hide and go chic- This colour came about in the 2014 spring collection and can be described as a bright medium blue. When wearing this polish I always think of the ocean. It has an amazing formula and you can get it fully opaque in one coat. 

#4: Tart Deco- This shade is considered a dusty coral which leans more peach than pink. It a great choice for vacation and is fully opaque in two coats. 

      

#5: Bikini So Teeny- This shade can be described as a periwinkle which has more of a baby blue tone. Also, it consists of some very fine shimmer. I adore this colour however, the formula can be difficult and takes three coats to be fully opaque. 

#6: Lilacism- This is a gorgeous lavender shade which dates back to essie's 2010 spring collection. It looks undoubtedly crisp and classic on the nails. The formula of this polish is average I would say and takes two to three coats to be fully opaque. 

#7: Cute As A Button- This colour is considered a bright mid- toned pink. Its a universal shade that will compliment many skin types. It has a great formula that takes two easy coats to become full opaque. 

#8: Mint Candy Apple- This essie shade has two different formulas one with more of a pastel blue finish and the other, a pastel green finish. Of course I had to get both formulations and I enjoy wearing them individually. Both bottles have good consistency and are opaque in two coats.

Green Toned

Blue Toned

#9: Wicked- This vampy shade can be described as dark, blood red that almost appears black on the nails. Wicked is by far one of my favourites to wear when I want more of an edgy look. The formula can be a bit tricky but full opacity can be achieved in two thick coats. 

Close up bottle shot

#10: Midnight Cami- This darkened navy blue which dates back to the fall of 2009 can appear black on the nails. However, what makes this polish absolutely stunning is the very apparent blue shimmer it contains. The formula is great and opacity can be achieved in just one easy coat. 

Close up bottle shot

Thank you for viewing my top ten essie's and check out my other posts on this blog. Feel free to leave a comment and share this page with your family and friends. Also, look out for a tutorial next week. Enjoy the rest of your day and remember to keep smiling :).

See you soon.

Ciao,

Shannon.

Top 10 Nail Polishes of 2014

Hey everyone,
                        Today I have my top 10 polishes of 2014 to share with you all. I know we are almost a month into the new year already but I was contemplating for a while whether or not I should do this blog post. Hopefully, you all like the format of these swatches and the variety of colours. Also, the majority of these polishes I purchased in Trinidad (For all my Trinidadian viewers) and surely they are available on amazon. Lets get on to my favourites !

My 2014 Favourites (bottle shots)

Forever 21 nail color- Baby blue

Orly- Gumdrop

Orly- Glowstick

Orly- Rage

L.A Girl Color Pop- Birthday Cake

Essie- Fiji

Essie- Go Overboard

OPI- Visions of Love

OPI- Do You Have This Color in Stockholm

China Glaze- Highlight of My Summer

Thank you for viewing my favourites for 2014 and check out my other posts on this blog. Feel free to leave a comment and share this page with your family and friends. Also, look out for a tutorial soon. Enjoy your week and remember to keep smiling :).

See you soon.

Ciao,

Shannon.