Yes, I have a right hand. No, I can't paint it + coupon code for nailplates

For those of you wondering if I have a right hand, as I always post pics of my right hand-manicures.  There's a reason for that:

I am right handed and I can't do nailart with my left hand   :/  I know, shame on me!

But here's the latest attempt.  Using Pale to the Chief (nude) and Suzi the First Lady of Nails (green) by OPI from its most recent collection entitled Washington DC.   I call this mani, DC goes to Paris ^_^

Stamped with black on black using Ejiubas geometric plate provided for review.

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OPI Washington DC Collection

**press sample**


We are pleased to have received OPI’s latest launch, the Washington DC Collection to swatch and share with you.

"OPI Washington DC is the result of the number one salon brand’s collaboration with Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominated actress Kerry Washington, recently named the company’s first-ever Creative Ambassador. Washington worked closely with OPI co-founder and brand ambassador Suzi Weiss-Fischmann to develop and name this collection of dramatic, sophisticated interpretations of classic fall hues."

This collection is fully representative of all autumn color families: blues, greens, reds, purples, yellows, oranges, brown and neutrals.  The names are super fun.  Pays a full visit to our nation's capital in every shade.

The collection features 12 permanent and 3 limited-edition (LE) shades that will be available in September.

CIA=Color Is Awesome Stay Off the Lawn

"Liv" in the Gray (LE)

Shhh.. It's Top Secret

Kerry Blossom (LE)
We The Female
OPI by Popular Vote
Madam President
Suzi The First Lady of Nails
Squeaker of the House

Inside the ISABELLEtway (LE)
Yank My Doodle
Freedom of Peach
Never a Dulles Moment
Pale to the Chief
 This collection retails for $10 each ($12.50 CAN) and will be available at professional salons, Beauty Brands, beautybrands.com, Chatters, Dillard’s, Regis, ULTA Beauty and ulta.com."

Lite Brites Gradient Mani

This is a super fun summer combination.
Eager to add brightness and spark to the weekend? Consider these three colors from China Glaze latest Lite Brites Collection 
Not only the colors but the names of the shades scream summer!!! and here they are:
I'll Pink to That Lime After Lime None of Your Risky Business
Like any fun summer night, things don't always end up the way they start.. so here's a before and after :)

Where it started

Where it ended

Simple gradient and super fun to make!  I'd Pink and drink to That ^_^ 

OPI Infinite Shine Summer 2016 - Swatches

** press sample **
This month, OPI is introducing their Summer 2016 collection of neutral shades with the Infinite Shine touch, the 3-step system of long wear and high shine. 
These shiny shades bring a touch of elegance to any summer occasion or a simple "work-appropriate" mani with a bam!   Dress any color with neutral undies with a french manicure, and more. 
Here they are:  Neutral perfection:
  No Strings Attached. 
Staying Neutral On This One
Can't Stop Myself
Don't Ever Stop
     Hurry Up & Wait
No Stopping Zone
I prefer the last three shades for their blush undertone.  Whichever you chose for your next mani, they all compliment any skin tone and are perfect for any nailart project.
Go at it!! Have fun!

Simple mani with OPI New Orleans

*press sample*
If you missed the complete review of the OPI New Orleans Collection, you can see it HERE
Today, one nail broke so I had to trim them all down, a bit, a lot! 
but short nails rock too! 
Using Spare Me a French Quarter? and Take a Right on Bourbon for this simple, yet loveable (I think) Friday night mani
and as you can see they both stamp very well.! 

What do you think?

NEW! "Lovatics" by Demi Lovato for NYC New York Color

**press sample ** From its Press Release - "As N.Y.C NEW YORK COLOR’sambassador since January 2015, Demi Lovato is celebrating her first anniversary by launching the highly anticipated “Lovatics Collection,” as a thank you to her loyal fans, the Lovatics. Demi seamlessly manages to emulate her cool and fashionable lifestyle through the collection allowing fans the ability to create their own unique city approved looks. “I am so excited to share my first makeup line with N.Y.C NEW YORK COLOR. The Lovatics collection is a true representation of my bold style and provides endless opportunities to rock your own individuality. One of my personal favorites, the Palette Eyeshadow, is a must-have that allows you to create your own unique look with 12 versatile nude shades!” – says Demi Lovato.

The new fashionable Lovatics by Demi Eyeshadow Palette ($4.99) features 12 nude shades and allows you to channel Demi’s confidence all while showcasing your natural beauty. Your eyes will look naturally effortless with theNatural shades."

As for me, I love it!  All the quality of a nice palette without the price tag.  This my friends is beauty on a budget!!!  Here are the first four colors swatched.  Tune in later for more ;)    I love that some are shimmery and some are matte in a complete array of neutral/natural shades for day and night.   The tints are surprisingly cool!  I'm still weird-ed out about the fact that they come in little nail polish  type bottles and applicators.  I did not expect that at all!  But tints perfectly in beautiful shades.  Also helps with precision in case you have issues staying inside the lines when applying your lipstick! I cant see myself applying it in the car as easy as with regular lipstick.  This is liquidy.  Blends very well as blush.  Call me old fashioned but I like lip"sticks" but I can give this another chance, although this one is staying at home and not in my mobile make up bag.   The shape and groom pencil is perfect to add shape and fill my eyebrows which are the most rebellious part of me and need major work.  That one has been added to my go-to-makeup bag.
Here's my look for a night out on the town.   I will definitely be featuring this palette again which has also been added to my go-to-makeup bag, so stay tuned.  
What do you think??

OPI New Orleans Spring 2016 Collection

** press sample **
"From the filigreed iron of its balconies to the jazz and jambalaya that permeate its air, New Orleans personifies grace, gumption and joie de vivre. The city’s indomitable spirit is the inspiration for OPI’s spring 2016 collection.
New Orleans Collection by OPI features 12 gorgeous new nail lacquers and matching GelColors that take nails and toes from beignets at Café du Monde all the way to nightcaps on Bourbon Street in style. Sweet, spicy, soulful and vibrant, the palette is perfect for a town where parades pop up everywhere, and dancing in the streets is de rigueur.
The New Orleans Collection retails for $10 each ($12.50 CAN) and will be available in February at professional salons, Beauty Brands, beautybrands.com, Chatters, Dillard’s, Regis, ULTA Beauty and ulta.com"   Meet my swatching assistant: Maya  who will be carrying through these pretties.
 
First up is Humidi-Tea a nice pale rose with slight shimmer.
  
I Manicure for Beads: A deep purple would surely make you want it. 

Spare Me a French Quarter?  A deep fuchsia creme

I'm Sooo Swamped!  Bright mardi grass green.

Rich Girls & Po-Boys It looks brighter on the lense but it's a gorgeous deep blue. 

Suzi Nails New Orleans:  A staple pink creme

Got Myself into a Jam-balaya.  A coral/pink.  A year-round keeper.

She's a BadMuffuletta: Deep red/pink.  another spring perfect color that can carry you through the year.

Show Us Your Tips:  A shimmer burple (blue and purple) with micro glittery shimmer.  This was a nice surprise as it looked pale and blah in the bottle but has a gorgeous hue once happily applied on your tips! 

Crawfishin' for a Compliment: a light coral screaming spring!

Let Me Bayou a Drink:  Yes Please!!! 

Take a Right on Bourbon.  Having been to New Orleans before I know this is the first stop to fun.  However, the color application is streaky.  Not my fave.

Lastly, some fun nail art for this fun collection.

All shades provide full coverage with 2 coats and are super fun spring and mardi grass colors.  The possibilities are endless and is made up of several nail polish collection stamples.  
What do you think??