Category Archives: Nail Polish Swatches & Reviews

OPI Black Shatter Review & Swatches

OPI Black Shatter SwatchesI listen to a wide variety of music. Scroll through the songs of my iPod and you’ll find everything from T.I. to Emm Gryner and The Raveonettes to The Kills. And, yes, Katy Perry’s also in the mix.

When I first heard about the OPI Katy Perry Collection, I had an internal freak out. I neeeeeeded it, but especially OPI Black Shatter, because I missed out years ago on CoverGirl’s crackle polish.

Redemption was at hand. Or so I thought. On the day of its release, it sold out everywhere. And fast!

Had it not been for my co-worker, Karen, this review wouldn’t have been possible. She performed the miracle of miracles and located a store that still carried all the colors in the Katy Perry OPI collection! (Many thanks to her for feeding my addiction!)

Is OPI Black Shatter polish worth all the hype? How easy is it to apply? There’s only one way to find out! Continue reading

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Rescue Beauty Lounge Teal Swatches & Review

Rescue Beauty Lounge Teal SwatchesRescue Beauty Lounge nail polish is known for having a buttery-smooth formula. And a little while ago when they were having a 50% off sale, I just couldn’t resist. (You’re talkin’ about an addict here!)

One of the colors I chose was Rescue Beauty Lounge Teal.

Before wearing this, I had intentions of doing another Konadicure with this as the base color.

After I saw how gorgeous it looked on its own, I just couldn’t bring myself to cover this baby up (at least not the first time I sported it). It’s a deep creme that I think would look incredible on any skin tone!

Why did I love it so much that I wore this for over a week? Come on over, and let me tell you! Continue reading

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NYX Jungle Swatches & Review

** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

I’ve been avoiding wearing NYX Jungle for quite some time now. I tried it a while back but wasn’t feeling it after I applied one coat. I even brought it to use at a frankening party Mary and I had because I didn’t care much for it.

But I actually like the color more than I thought I would. Even still, I have a love-hate relationship with it. It’s a blue-green shade that can look gorgeous and blah depending on the light. You have to see it to really know what I mean. (BTW, happy Valentine’s Day!) Continue reading

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Nail Art: OPI Wing It! Konadicure Using Konad Image Plates m57 & m78

OPI Wing It Swatches“Butterfly in the sky. I can go twice as high! Take a look. It’s in a book. A reading rainbow!” (Couldn’t help but make a nerdy Reading Rainbow reference. Who else remembers watching that show as a kid?)

Today’s Konadicure using OPI Wing It! is one of the girliest manicures I’ve ever sported. And to be honest, I wasn’t feelin’ it. Tried something different than my usual greens and purples, so give me credit for that.

After painting my nails with OPI Wing It!, I wasn’t sure which Konad image plate to use, so I took a cue from the polish name and went with butterflies! (Mariah Carey, eat your heart out!)

What do you think of the outcome? Good? Bad? Fugly? Don’t worry about hurting my feelings…I have none! Haha, just kidding. I wasn’t in love with this design, either. Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Nail Swatches – It’s Love at First Swatch!

Happy (early) Valentine’s Day! What does this day mean to you: an opportunity to spoil your loved one or a get-paid holiday created by retailers? To Mary and me, this is just another day to have lots of fun with our makeup and nails (like every other day :P).

This holiday is always filled with reds and pinks, so we’ve included a selection of our favorites! But of course, it wouldn’t be Swatch And Learn’s style to just give you just that. No! We’ve got some nail art and colors that usually aren’t associated with Valentine’s Day.

Just make sure to click on the images to see more swatches and full reviews. Let us know what you think of our choices and what your fave V Day nail colors are! Continue reading

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Sephora by OPI How Many Carats Review & Swatches

** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

Those who love splashes of colors on their nails might think Sephora by OPI How Many Carats is a yawn fest. But there is something sophisticated and demure about this milky white shade that’s appealing. Plus, it’s a great shade for a classic French manicure.

My issue with Sephora How Many Carats isn’t so much the not-so-exciting shade. It’s more with the quality you get. It is definitely not worth the price – an expensive price, at that! Come see why! Continue reading

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Nail Art: Pink Valentine’s Day Konadicure Using Konad Image Plate m57

Valentines Day SwatchesDear Pink Polish,

I know that I haven’t spent as much time with you as I would’ve liked. It’s not you. It’s me. I can’t help but be more attracted to greens, blues, and purples. And yes, playing the field is fun.

But it’s February, and Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it. Maybe Cupid finally got me with his arrows, but I saw you lying among the other polishes and I felt sorry to have neglected you all these years.

So for one week, let’s have a fun night out on the polish town. I’ll show you around, so put on your cutest Konadicure!

XOXO,

Mary

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