Jessica Cosmetics: A Night at the Opera Collection

I have come to know and loooove Jessica Cosmetics.  The theme of her collections highlight our femininity and the latest Fall 2013 collection is no exception.  This time is dramatic and romantic.  Perfect for the sophisticated bold lady.  A Night at the Opera brings 6 intense colors perfect for this season and the next.  Make your mani a performance out for work or out for fun and steal the spotlight.

Without further ado... here they are:

First up is Opening Night, a debut-worthy fuchsia.

This is a cell phone shot to better appreciate the shade :)

Prima Donna, a violet celebration of the inner diva

cell phone shot :)

Overture, the start of something big in iridescent copper

Standing Ovation, a green guaranteed to get glowing notices

My very favorite is 

Blue Aria, an unforgettable song in cobalt.  A true performance. 

Velvet & Pearls, a brand new definition of black.

Perfect intensity.

Love the colors of the entire collection and how well they compliment eachother.  Jessica Cosmetics definitely has another hit at hand.

JESSICA polishes are quick-drying and eco-friendly, free of toluene, formaldehyde and DBP

Be sure to visit their site: http://www.jessicacosmetics.com

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Pure : Cuticle Oil

As part of a product review, I received a cuticle oil pen from Pure of Nailcarehq.com the headquarters of nail care. 

I am fan #1 of cuticle oil.  For a veeeeery long time, i struggled with dry and cracked cuticles and nail biting.  My finger nails embarrassed me.  I had no confidence in my self and never felt pretty!  this is an everyday struggle to this day.  I have been able to overcome my vicious self thanks to you, my followers and the blogs I follow for always being there with words of support and encouragement and of course, cuticle oil. 

From time to time (especially stressed-out times) I still tend to get vicious.  

Using Pure, in only a few days my nails were longer, stronger and completely hydrated. 

Judge for yourself.  Both hands have gone through tremendous amount of stress and started in the same condition and one hand has been under the love and care of Pure the other hand completely neglected for a week.  Other than some cropping, these pictures are unedited. 

and is safe enough to eat. It's made from the following ingredients and people have actually taste it...

Jojoba Wax Ester
Grape Seed Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin A Oil
Essential Oil Blend

I am not the only person that can say this.   Check out and Like their Facebook page for more before and after pictures and amazing giveaways. And of course, want to see results on your own hands.  Buy it HERE.

Ana of Nail Care HQ is super knowledgeable and you can tell she simply enjoys what she does.  Amazing personal interaction with her fans and top shelf customer service.  Cuticle oil pens come in your choice of scented and unscented.

Barielle's Welcome Fall Sweepstakes!

Due to the great success of their other Sweepstakes, Barielle has decided to hold another one in September. The September Sweepstakes will start on September 12th and end on September 26th. There will be 10 prizes given out and one Grand Prize of a Cole Haan Silver Satchel, RSP of $175.00. The Barielle kit will consist of:

1 Two of the Fall Collections 5 Packs (Sophisticated Lady and Nude & Naughty) - $50

2 One Nail Rebuilding Protein Base Coat - $17.50

3 One No Chip Speed Dry Top Coat - $12.50

4 One Nail Strengthener Cream - $17.00

The value of the total Grand Prize is more than $200.00

The Grand Prize will include the fashion accessory plus the Barielle Kit.

Mark your calendars and be sure to enter

Joby Nail Art “THINK PINK’ Promotion: SHOP FOR A CAUSE

From September 21 – October 6, 2013

100% of the proceeds from the sale of our Pink Ribbon Nailart stickers during the promotion period will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation.



“Shop Joby Nail Art’s website (www.jobynailart.com) during promotion period 9/21-10/6/2013. 100% of all proceeds from the sale of “PINK RIBBON” nail art decals will be donated to The SUSAN G. KOMEN CANCER FOUNDATION. You can contribute to the fight against Breast Cancer this year. Be part of the cure. Join us in the fight.

(*donation applies to NA09-32 only during promotion period”)

Barielle: Nude & Naughty : Launching TODAY! swatches

Ahhh another awesome fall collection for review.
I can't be more excited about fall.

The collection is called Nude & Naughty but I think it should be Naughty Nudes ;)
I love nudes... it was more recently that I started adding color to my life but nudes and neutrals hold a special place in my heart.

First up is Very Bare:
Difficult to photograph but it's a light-white-pinkish perfect for that french manicure 

Very sheer.  used without base and needed 3 coats for full coverage and no streaks.

EEEEEK!!! FRENCH!!!! mani... using Barielle's Going to the Chapel.



Added some Viva La Nails decals for a more intricate design.  I am covering my pinky because it was nothing like the other nails.  wore this mani for several days and was filled with compliments :)



Pillow Talk also a gorgeous neutral.  2 coats.


AHHH!!!!!!!! French mani!!!!!!!!!! :)



Ok! Got off the french manicure frenzy and moved on with the neutral shades.  Next is No Not Now.... I have no idea where the name came from but made me chuckle.  :-p
This will be the perfect go to color for a touch of simplicity and elegance.



Next is I Got a Headache... gave me no headache at all.  On the contrary, applied nicely with 2 coats and gorgeous copper tones shimmer.



And lastly, In Good Taste.
The name says it all.




Nail Art :) using Pillow Talk and I Got a Headache
and studs from Pueen Cosmetics

 

Barielle is 3-free and cruelty free <3 

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