Author Archives: Mary S.

Quick Look: OPI DS Raw Granite (OPI DS Lapis & OPI DS Pewter)

OPI DS Raw Granite OPI DS Lapis OPI DS PewterYesterday, I received a package in the mail that OPI’s PR team sent me. One of the things included was OPI DS Raw Granite, which contained 2 new OPI Designer Series nail polishes: OPI DS Lapis (blue) and OPI DS Pewter (grey). (They will be in stores this September.)

Usually, I post in-depth reviews and swatches after I’ve worn the nail polishes as actual manicures.

(Edit: Click here to see my in-depth review and swatches of OPI DS Lapis and OPI DS Pewter!)

But since I wanted to share a sneak peek with you, I decided to introduce a new feature on the blog called Quick Look! It’ll allow me to show you the latest products even faster.

Think of them as a snapshot of what’s to come – a little teaser, if you will. I’ll show some photos, but with little or no commentary. Hopefully, it’ll whet your appetite for the in-depth review and multiple swatches that will be coming in a future blog post.

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OPI Avojuice Peony & Poppy Hand & Body Lotion Review & Pictures

OPI Avojuice Peony & Poppy Hand & Body Lotion Review & PicturesI feel like I’ve tapped into a whole other world ever since the OPI Avojuice lotions came into my life.

For a long time, I thought that hydrating lotions had to be really thick and greasy. Even so, I was constantly on the hunt to find one that would absorb quickly so that I wouldn’t leave a gross mess on my keyboard at work.

You’ll remember that I reviewed OPI Avojuice Violet Orchid not long ago. At the same time I was testing that out, I also tried the OPI Avojuice Peony & Poppy Hand & Body Lotion.

So how did it compare? And would I recommend one scent over the other? There’s only one way to find out!

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a-england Briar Rose Swatches & Review

a-england Briar Rose Swatches & Reviewa-england Briar Rose from the Burne-Jones Dream Collection is batting a perfect score because every single lacquer I’ve tried by this brand has been a dream to work with!

This cranberry is more than meets the eye, Transformers! In natural light, it looks really pretty and ladylike, but in the sunlight or under bright artificial light, it’s absolutely stunning.

Thanks to NailPolishCanada for selecting me as one of the few bloggers to be gifted 4 out of 5 shades from the awesome Burne-Jones Dream Collection!

I had been wanting to try a-england nail polishes for the longest time. And now that I have, I’m hooked! (I ended up purchasing Dragon and Saint George – hehe, no surprise there, right?) 😉 Psst! You can expect reviews on those a little later. I’ve already worn Dragon and fell in love.

P.S. You still have until Friday August 16 to enter my a-england Burne-Jones Dream Collection Giveaway open worldwide!

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Rescue Beauty Lounge Fashion Polish Swatches & Review

Rescue Beauty Lounge Fashion Polish Swatches & ReviewWhen the Rescue Beauty Lounge Blogger 2.0 Collection was available for pre-order, I was right on it! Among the shades I purchased was this vampy beauty – Rescue Beauty Lounge Fashion Polish!

Sure, you may still be thinking about neons, flip flops, and pool parties, but you can sport dark wonders like this even before the mercury rises.

I don’t have too much diversity in my collection when it comes to black nail polish. None of them have multi-coloured glitter, which is why I opted for this – thought it was way more interesting than your typical black-and-silver-glitter nail polish.

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OPI Rock Goddess Mini Lacquer Set Press Release & Promo Picture

OPI Rock Goddess Mini Nail Lacquer Set Halloween 2013Yeah, it may be only August, but I’ve got information about an upcoming Hallowe’en mini nail-polish set from OPI for you!

It’s called the OPI Rock Goddness Mini Lacquer Set, and it contains 4 adorable little bottles plus a woven bracelet with a skull charm.

You’ll see it on store shelves in September, which gives you plenty of time to plan your Hallowe’en manicures and pedicures!

Hallowe’en is my favourite holiday, so I’m always excited to see what OPI has in store.

I’m happy to see that they didn’t just stick with your typical Hallowe’en colours. They did something more interesting.

I even like the box it comes in – very artistic!

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OPI Pink of Hearts 2013 Press Release & Promo Pictures

OPI Pink of Hearts 2013Breast cancer has affected the lives of millions. Chances are that you know someone who has or had breast cancer.

But what a lot of people don’t realize is that men, not just women, get breast cancer! It’s not as common, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important.

I read on Wikipedia that about 1% of breast cancer occurs in males. Also, “the relative risk of breast cancer for a female with an affected brother is approximately 30% higher than for a female with an affected sister.”

There are significant differences in breast cancer in females versus males. Since men tend to have a smaller breast size, the lesions are easier to find. However, the scary thing is that because there’s less awareness of breast cancer in men, they may hesitate to seek medical attention.

The whole reason why I’m mentioning breast cancer is because OPI is coming out with a new nail-polish set with a breast-cancer-awareness theme.

With the purchase of the OPI Pink of Hearts 2013 set available in September and October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), you’ll get 2 full-size, limited-edition nail polishes: OPI Pink-ing of You (pale pink) and OPI More than a Glimmer (a glitterbomb). The OPI Pink of Hearts 2013 set also comes with crystal and pink-ribbon nail decals.

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China Glaze Autumn Nights Press Release & Promo Pictures

China Glaze Autumn Nights CollectionHere’s the 2nd post for today! (I’ve received a lot of press releases in a short period of time, so I hope you’re okay with seeing many this week.)

Today, I have for you the press release about the upcoming China Glaze Autumn Nights Collection that will hit stores in September.

Fall is my favourite season because the colours, the fashion, the beauty products, and the food are all calling my name.

“Marrryyy! Maaaaarrrryyy!” (Okay, so maybe that sounds a bit like a ghost. If it’s a nail-polish ghost, come and haunt me! I wouldn’t mind! All other ghosts, please stay far away, unless you’re named Casper and you’re friendly.) 😉

Out of the 12 colours in the China Glaze Autumn Nights Collection, I have my nail-junkie eye on the green and the purples! (Hehe, I bet that doesn’t come as a shock to any of my regular readers.) 😉

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