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OPI Coca-Cola Holiday Gift Set (OPI This Bear’s Got Flair) Press Release

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OPI Coca-Cola Holiday Gift SetYou may remember that recently, I posted a photo of the OPI Coca-Cola Holiday Gift Set on Instagram!

It features an adorable plush bear ornament and a full-size bottle of the glittertastic OPI Bearest of Them All.

The red and white glitter nail polish has some larger heart sequins, which is such a cute touch. Plus because the glitter is suspended in a clear base, you have lots of options for layering over other colours.

This would make a wonderful stocking stuffer for the nailphile on your Christmas list who’s also a fan of Coca-Cola and collectibles.

(P.S. Did you see yesterday’s blog post that I sneaked in during the evening? It includes the 5 new OPI Holiday Gift Sets that are hitting stores this month!)

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OPI Holiday Gift Sets 2014 Press Release

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OPI Holiday Gift SetsThe holidays will be here before you know it, and if you stopped by your favourite beauty-supply store, you may have noticed the new OPI Holiday Gift Sets that trickled in!

They make great presents for nailphiles, plus each OPI Holiday Gift Set includes a freebie. (That’s always nice!)

This year, the freebies include a fun cheetah-print infinity scarf, and cosmetic bags.

There are 5 different OPI Holiday Gift Sets:

  • OPI Wrapped Wild for the Holidays (3 different duos)
  • OPI Holiday Glam’s in the Bag
  • OPI Plaid About You

Which of these 5 new OPI Holiday Gift Sets is your favourite?

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OPI Mod About You Swatches & Review (OPI Pink of Hearts 2014)

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OPI Mod About You Swatches & ReviewBreast Cancer Awareness Month is just a wink away, so I’m getting a head-start by showcasing OPI Mod About You!

This pale, creamy pink isn’t a new shade, but it’s part of the OPI Pink of Hearts 2014 duo, which is a special Breast Cancer Awareness set that’s available until the end of October.

Although I’m not the biggest pink fan (probably because when I was a little girl, pink was my favourite, and it was nearly the only colour I ever wore), I try to wear more pinks around this time of year (as well as in February).

Although pink is a traditional nail-polish colour for most people, for me, it’s like a nostalgic novelty. 🙂

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OPI Don’t Speak Pure 18K Gold Top Coat Press Release

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OPI Don't Speak Pure 18K Gold Top CoatOn Friday night, I sneaked in a blog post about the OPI Gwen Stefani Holiday Collection with 18 new nail-polish shades, which are coming out in October. (If you haven’t already checked it out, you should – there are plenty of exciting colours!)

Today, I have some more cool nail news for you!

The OPI Don’t Speak Pure 18K Gold Top Coat, again in collaboration with Gwen Stefani, will also be hitting stores in October.

It’s a full-size bottle, and, yes, it contains real gold, which is why it will retail for $37.50 CAD.

This is decadent, for sure, with gold leaf flakes and iridescent glitter. It’ll add the extra bling needed to ramp up a plain manicure and transform it into one that gets the party started!

If you know a fellow nailphile, this would make a great Christmas (or anytime) present because it’s highly collectible and comes in a fancy box.

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OPI Gwen Stefani Holiday Collection Press Release

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OPI Gwen Stefani Holiday CollectionIt’s not even Hallowe’en yet, but I’ve got lots of exciting information that I had to share with you about the new OPI Gwen Stefani Holiday Collection, which hits stores in October!

As you can see from the three displays, this is a large collection with 18 (yes, EIGHTEEN) colours!

There’s something for everyone because you’ve got the classic reds for the season, metallics, glitters, and lots of deep, rich shades that’ll make your nails stand out.

My picks are First Class Desires, Christmas Gone Plaid (c’mon, you knew I’d say this because it’s a green!), Red Fingers & Mistletoes, Snow Globetrotter, Comet in the Sky, and Unfrost My Heart. Hehe, a lot, right? 😉

Which colours are calling out to you?

P.S. Stay tuned because I’ve got more information about upcoming holiday nail polish from OPI that I’ll be sharing really soon!

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Pretty Serious Brand New Undies Collection Press Release

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Pretty Serious Cosmetics Brand New Undies CollectionGuess what? Pretty Serious Cosmetics is coming out with a new collection that has such a funny name for each colour that you’ll want more people to ask you what’s on your nails! 😉

With names like Granny Panties and Knickers in a Knot, the Pretty Serious Brand New Undies Collection is sure to get your attention.

The Pretty Serious Brand New Undies Collection includes 6 creme nail polishes.

You can pre-order the colours only up to this Sunday September 28. After then, you’ll have to wait until October 13 to purchase them.

If you like blues and purples, especially, you won’t want to miss this collection!

I can personally vouch for Pretty Serious Cosmetics being a top-notch company, (You may remember that I designed a nail polish shade in collaboration with Pretty Serious! I can assure you that a lot of love, dedication, and high attention to detail go into every single colour this company produces. You won’t be disappointed!)

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Organic Surge Super Fresh Awakening Body Wash Review & Pictures

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Organic Surge Super Fresh Awakening Body Wash Review & PicturesMy review on the Organic Surge Super Fresh Awakening Body Wash has been a long time coming because I’ve been using it for several weeks.

This is a new-to-me body wash. Not only have I never seen it in stores here in Canada, but I also haven’t read any reviews on it by other bloggers.

So when Organic Surge got in touch with me, I was curious to give it a go. Organic food and products always interest me.

With a sophisticated blend of spicy May Chang and uplifting Bergamot essential oils, this is definitely the most mature body wash I’ve ever used. (Typically, I tend to go for either caramel/vanilla ones that make me smell edible or fruity scents.)

Although it was a far departure than what I’m used to, I’ve learned to appreciate this, and I really like how it’s a 99% natural body wash that is free of harsh chemicals and is animal-friendly.

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