Author Archives: Mary S.

OPI Brights Collection Press Release

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OPI Brights Collection 2015If you’re looking for loud manicures like I enjoy that get as much attention as striking a gong during lunch, the OPI Brights Collection may float your boat!

The OPI Brights Collection includes 9 colours that will make you think of those summer days when the sun’s beating down, kissing your hair with its golden rays.

It launches sometime in May, so it may even be out already by the time you read this.

This year’s OPI Brights Collection has 6 new hues and resurrects 3 favourites for dynamic nail polishes that are as electrifying as they are fun!

This post contains the official press release provided to me by PR, as well as promotional images and some nail-art ideas to get the sparks flying!

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Essie Neon 2015 Collection Swatches, Bottle Shots & Press Release

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Essie Neon 2015 CollectionGet a sun-kissed manicure with the Essie Neon 2015 Collection that will be hitting stores at the end of May!

Here’s a quick look at all the six fun colours in the Essie Neon 2015 Collection including swatches, bottle shots and the official press release.

Vibrant Vibes (lime green) and Groove is in the Heart (peachy pink) are the brightest hues in the bunch, so they scream summer to me the most.

However, the other shades, while not as neon, are still gorgeous colours in their own right.

I can see how you can mix and match so many of these colours. Need some inspiration for nail art? Scroll further down in this post, and you’ll see that I’ve included photos of some Essie designs ranging from a tribal nail look all the way to a simple ombre.

While greens are my favourite (and Vibrant Vibes is calling my name), I’m itching to wear Make Some Noise, the electric blue.

As usual, when I wear these as full manicures, I’ll share photos on my social media, and some may be featured on here for in-depth reviews that contain many swatches in different lighting conditions, bottle shots, and commentary on the formula, finish, etc.

If you have any requests for a shade from the Essie Neon 2015 Collection that you’d like to see first as a full in-depth review, let me know, and I’ll see what I can do. 🙂

I just had these Essie nail polishes for a couple of days, so I haven’t worn any yet, but this weekend, I plan to paint my nails with one.

Which are your picks from this collection?

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Zoya Island Fun Collection & Zoya Paradise Sun Collection Press Release

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Zoya Island Sun Paradise Fun Collection 2015Ready for sunny summer days?

Launching on May 5th are two new summer nail-polish collections: the Zoya Island Fun Collection and the Zoya Paradise Sun Collection!

The Zoya Island Fun Collection consists of six beautiful cremes.

The Zoya Paradise Sun Collection includes six metallics.

When lined up, this nail-polish army looks like a vibrant rainbow!

As usual, Zoya offers a fun selection of colours, which makes it hard to narrow down my favourites. But, if someone put a bottle of acetone to my head and forced me to pick, my favourites would be Jace, Talia, Oceane, and Selene.

Which are your favourites from the two collections?

See the rest of this post for the official press release provided to me by Zoya, as well as promotional images and information about a sneak peek at the Zoya Summer 2015 Collection on Periscope!

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Consonant Natural Lip Conditioner Pure Unscented Review & Pictures

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Consonant Natural Lip Conditioner Review & PicturesAt the beginning of this month, I had the pleasure and honour of being invited to attend an exclusive launch for Consonant Skincare’s downtown location located at 120 Adelaide Street West (Unit R12) in Toronto’s Richmond-Adelaide Centre.

You’ll remember that previously, I published my exclusive interview with Consonant Skincare’s owner and CEO, Bill Baker. Bill was also at the event, and we got to chit chat about the brand and the wide range of natural products.

The core philosophy of the brand is that what you put on your body goes in your body. That’s why they offer natural skincare – they’re not laden with chemicals, so their products are a great choice for those who are looking for healthier skincare options.

After the event, I received a wonderful bag filled with goodies, which I shared on my Instagram here.

One of the treats inside was this Consonant Natural Lip Conditioner Pure Unscented, which is 100% natural and has high levels of essential fatty acids, which are important for healthy skin.

It’s the first Consonant Skincare product that I’ve ever tried. I’m a big fan of lip balms, so it was a no brainer that it would be the first item I’d try.

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OPI SoftShades 2015 Collection Swatches & Bottle Shots

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OPI SoftShades 2015 CollectionHope you had a great weekend!

(I ended up watching The Age of Adaline. It was an entertaining film that I enjoyed overall because I like the message of never giving up on love, but there were weak parts in the plot that force you to suspend disbelief and to overlook the “scientific explanations” in order to get into the story. I wish that they spent more time on character development and that the movie had a believable ending.)

Back to nail polish! 😉

Today, I have swatches and bottle shots of the OPI SoftShades 2015 Collection! (If you want background information, check out the OPI SoftShades 2015 Collection Press Release I posted earlier.)

While you know that I’m a fan of bold and even crazy colours, there’s a time and a place for sweet shades like these.

I was pleasantly surprised by how funky Make Light of the Situation and Petal Soft were. Those are my two favourites in the bunch!

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LAST DAY to Enter My Canadian Essie Resort 2015 Collection Giveaway & Quick Update

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Hey everyone!

Today is the final day for Canadians to enter my Essie Resort 2015 Collection Giveaway!

If you haven’t already entered, there’s still time. It officially ends tonight at 11:59 pm EDT.

I’ll be randomly picking a winner and announcing it on here and some of my social media on either this Saturday or Sunday.

Also, if you’re a regular reader, you’ll have noticed this week, there have been fewer blog posts than the usual five. Don’t worry – everything’s great on my side of the pond, and a new post is coming soon. It’s just been an extra-busy week after work with lots of personal commitments and projects, but I’ll be carving out some time to plan new posts that will go live on here soon. TGIF! 🙂

Follow me on social media, especially Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook because I tend to be very active on there and share something daily, even when a blog post isn’t published.

Haha, those who followed me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ knew that not long ago, I like piña coladas, and getting caught in the rain! I’m not much into health food. I am into champagne! Hehe, yeah one of my best friends and I danced our hearts out to that song a few days ago. He and I always have the best time together! I’ve been blasting that song and looping it over and over…and “planning our escape”. 😉

Speaking about music, I found out a couple of days ago that Lana Del Rey has a new song called Life Is Beautiful, and while I didn’t see it listed on the official movie soundtrack for The Age of Adaline, it’s supposed to be part of that film.

I can’t wait to hear the whole song (couldn’t find it for sale on iTunes yet) because the snippet of it that I heard gave me goosebumps. (Click here to hear the song teaser.)

Lana Del Rey is my favourite musical artist because of her haunting-yet-soothing voice and romantic melancholic themes. Her songs speak to my soul. You may remember this blog post that I dedicated to her back in 2012.

I’m also planning to watch The Age of Adaline this weekend because while the premise of the movie isn’t new, I still think it has the potential to be really touching.

After surviving a car accident, a young woman magically stops aging. Of course, that poses problems when her daughter and romantic partners in her life go through the natural aging process. Adaline needs to always be on the move, and she can’t have long-lasting fulfilling relationships with potential lovers because of her unusual secret.

Based on The Age of Adaline trailer, I have a feeling that the movie will illustrate how love isn’t just something worth living for, but something that’s worth dying for. (I obviously haven’t been the movie yet, so there are no spoilers here, but I’m going to predict that Adaline will somehow grow old and die for the love of her life.)

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead and have fun things planned! 🙂

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Zoya Earth Day Nail Polish Exchange Starts Today

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Wednesday will be Earth Day, and Zoya is starting early with their annual 2015 Earth Day Exchange today!

(Great news – this time, it’s open to Americans, but also Canadians. This is the first time that Canadians can have fun with a Zoya Earth Day deal!)

Zoya Earth Day 2015

Keep reading this post to see the official Zoya Earth Day Nail Polish Exchange 2015 press release sent to me by Zoya, and to find out how to participate!

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