Hi Everyone!
I just wanted to pop in and let you quickly know that I've updated my blog sale! There's still a lot of great items left, and I just added a bunch of stuff, including high end brands (Rescue Beauty! Deborah Lippman!) and some hard to find polishes (Bad Fairy! Ming Blue! And some OPIs I don't want to spoil for you!).
If you're interested, check out the sale here.
And yes, I'm working on some fun posts for you this week! Stay Tunes
18 March 2012
06 March 2012
Chanel Distraction
Happy Tuesday, everyone! I just finished an awesome morning jog – the weather is gorgeous right now in LA, and I love how I have my early sunrises again – it makes waking up for morning workouts so much easier when the sun is already out!
Today I have for you one of my instant new favorite polishes, Chanel Distraction. Chanel recently released 4 new polishes in the Roses Ultime de Chanel collection, and 3 of the 4 are permanent additions to the collection, including Distraction. I am on the orange/coral polish train this spring, and Distraction is a much loved stop on the route! Distraction is a orange-leaning coral with a fuchsia shimmer that is just stunning in sunlight! The formula was a dream to work with, barely requiring 2 coats for full opacity. Take a look!
Can you see that fuchsia shimmer? Love.
I haven’t been this excited about a polish in a long time! Chanel Distraction is my dream coral, and if it wasn’t permanent, I’d run out immediately and buy a backup so I’d never know life without it again. That’s how much I love it!
Chanel Distraction is currently available at Chanel boutiques and your regular Chanel counters. Each polish retails for $26 each. If the price tag has you gasping, you may want to check out Sabrina’s post at The Beauty Look Book, which has some really good comparisons. If the shimmer isn’t a must-have for you, take a look at Laura Mercier’s new release Cabana, which Sabrina says is really close to the base color of Distraction and comes with the bargain price tag of $18 (ha!).
What do you think? Is Chanel Distraction as unique as I think it is? What are you favorite coral polishes? And are you enjoying the coral train that’s moving at full throttle this spring, or are you over it already? Sound off in the comments!
Today I have for you one of my instant new favorite polishes, Chanel Distraction. Chanel recently released 4 new polishes in the Roses Ultime de Chanel collection, and 3 of the 4 are permanent additions to the collection, including Distraction. I am on the orange/coral polish train this spring, and Distraction is a much loved stop on the route! Distraction is a orange-leaning coral with a fuchsia shimmer that is just stunning in sunlight! The formula was a dream to work with, barely requiring 2 coats for full opacity. Take a look!
Can you see that fuchsia shimmer? Love.
I haven’t been this excited about a polish in a long time! Chanel Distraction is my dream coral, and if it wasn’t permanent, I’d run out immediately and buy a backup so I’d never know life without it again. That’s how much I love it!
Chanel Distraction is currently available at Chanel boutiques and your regular Chanel counters. Each polish retails for $26 each. If the price tag has you gasping, you may want to check out Sabrina’s post at The Beauty Look Book, which has some really good comparisons. If the shimmer isn’t a must-have for you, take a look at Laura Mercier’s new release Cabana, which Sabrina says is really close to the base color of Distraction and comes with the bargain price tag of $18 (ha!).
What do you think? Is Chanel Distraction as unique as I think it is? What are you favorite coral polishes? And are you enjoying the coral train that’s moving at full throttle this spring, or are you over it already? Sound off in the comments!
01 March 2012
China Glaze Agro
Good morning! How’s everyone’s week going so far? Any interesting plans to look forward to this weekend? I feel like a total weakling for saying this, and my east coast friends and family would probably hit me for it, but it’s soooo cold in LA! Like, high in the upper 50s cold, which is a bit ridiculous for this town. But the chill is the less annoying part – the constant change in weather from warm to cold is wreaking havoc on my allergies! I’m looking forward to a quiet weekend and nursing myself back to health, for sure. Or at least that’s what I say now – who knows what last minute party or drinking excursion will come up to distract me! Haha!
Today I have for you the other polish I purchased from the new Hunger Games collection, China Glaze Agro. Agro is an olive green polish with a shimmer finish. Initially I thought the shimmer was all gold, but when I looked under bright sunlight, I could see flashes of pink and purple, too! Agro is such a chameleon! The formula for this one was less wonderful to work with – it was thick as all get out, almost a one coater, but not in a good way. All I can suggest is go as thin as you can when applying this polish, friends! I ended up doing 2 coats for this mani. Agro was a bit of a pain to manipulate, but I love the color so much that I won’t give up on it!
Agro was the polish I was most excited for from this collection, and while the formula left something to be desired, the polish otherwise did not disappoint! I think this may be my mani when I head to the theater to see the movie later this month!
Agro and the rest of the polishes from the Hunger Games Collection are available beginning today at your regular beauty retailers. You can find them online at sallybeauty.com where they retail for $5.99/polish. Agro is getting a lot of buzz, so grab it up while you can!
What do you think about Agro? Do you have a polish you love so much you’ll tolerate some formula issues? Do you have any other polishes in this olive color family? And which polishes from the Hunger Games collection caught your eye? Sound off in the comments below!
Today I have for you the other polish I purchased from the new Hunger Games collection, China Glaze Agro. Agro is an olive green polish with a shimmer finish. Initially I thought the shimmer was all gold, but when I looked under bright sunlight, I could see flashes of pink and purple, too! Agro is such a chameleon! The formula for this one was less wonderful to work with – it was thick as all get out, almost a one coater, but not in a good way. All I can suggest is go as thin as you can when applying this polish, friends! I ended up doing 2 coats for this mani. Agro was a bit of a pain to manipulate, but I love the color so much that I won’t give up on it!
Agro was the polish I was most excited for from this collection, and while the formula left something to be desired, the polish otherwise did not disappoint! I think this may be my mani when I head to the theater to see the movie later this month!
Agro and the rest of the polishes from the Hunger Games Collection are available beginning today at your regular beauty retailers. You can find them online at sallybeauty.com where they retail for $5.99/polish. Agro is getting a lot of buzz, so grab it up while you can!
What do you think about Agro? Do you have a polish you love so much you’ll tolerate some formula issues? Do you have any other polishes in this olive color family? And which polishes from the Hunger Games collection caught your eye? Sound off in the comments below!
25 February 2012
China Glaze Fast Track
Hi everyone! How’s everyone’s weekend going so far? The weather is GORGEOUS here in sunny SoCal, and I am trying to find something fun to do outdoors! I always tell my friends and family that December – March is why I pay the ridiculous amount I do to live in SoCal – best weather, hands down!
Today for you I have quick mani that I’ve been wearing for the past few days, China Glaze Fast Track. Fast Track is a part of the new Hunger Games collection. Can I just tell you how excited I am for this movie?!?! I loved the books so much when I read them back in 2010, and it has been painful waiting this long to see the film! Fast Track is a very warm and pale tan base with a stunning gold sparkle. It feels almost like the gold is a micro glitter. A little bumpy going on the nail, but nothing a thicker top coat couldn’t smooth out! Fast Track is slightly sheer, and I used 3 coats for full opacity here. I could have gotten away with 2, as the VNL (visible nail line) would have only been noticeable to me or another nail addict staring at my hands, but whatever – I had the time, so 3 it was!
Apologies for the minor tip wear. Take a look!
I absolutely love Fast Track! It is a great work-appropriate neutral, but that gold sparkle keeps this polish from ever being described as boring. Definitely a keeper!
Fast Track and the rest of the polishes from the Hunger Games Collection should be available by mid-March at your regular beauty retailers. They’re currently available online at sallybeauty.com, and I found Fast Track at my local beauty supply.
What do you think about Fast Track? Is it love at first sight? Are there any other polishes from the Hunger Games collection that catch your eye? I also bought Agro, and hope to have a review up for you in a few days. Till then, sound off in the comments below!
Today for you I have quick mani that I’ve been wearing for the past few days, China Glaze Fast Track. Fast Track is a part of the new Hunger Games collection. Can I just tell you how excited I am for this movie?!?! I loved the books so much when I read them back in 2010, and it has been painful waiting this long to see the film! Fast Track is a very warm and pale tan base with a stunning gold sparkle. It feels almost like the gold is a micro glitter. A little bumpy going on the nail, but nothing a thicker top coat couldn’t smooth out! Fast Track is slightly sheer, and I used 3 coats for full opacity here. I could have gotten away with 2, as the VNL (visible nail line) would have only been noticeable to me or another nail addict staring at my hands, but whatever – I had the time, so 3 it was!
Apologies for the minor tip wear. Take a look!
I absolutely love Fast Track! It is a great work-appropriate neutral, but that gold sparkle keeps this polish from ever being described as boring. Definitely a keeper!
Fast Track and the rest of the polishes from the Hunger Games Collection should be available by mid-March at your regular beauty retailers. They’re currently available online at sallybeauty.com, and I found Fast Track at my local beauty supply.
What do you think about Fast Track? Is it love at first sight? Are there any other polishes from the Hunger Games collection that catch your eye? I also bought Agro, and hope to have a review up for you in a few days. Till then, sound off in the comments below!
21 February 2012
It’s On: The Polish & Tonic Blog Sale!
Thanks for visiting my blog sale!
Below are photos of all the polishes available through this sale. Everything is sold as photographed; there are a few higher end polishes where I do not have the box, so if it's not in the photo, it's not available. I've tried to price everything reasonably, primarily based on what I paid for it and the item's condition. All prices are firm - please do not email me with barter offers as I will not be considering them. This blog sale is open to US residents only. Sorry, no international orders, please!
If you'd like to see a short list of all the items available for sale, please see my spreadsheet here The spreadsheet also includes the condition of each polish:
(N) - New, never swatched/tested
(S) - Swatched on a nail wheel and/or hand
(U) - Used for at least 1 but not more than 5 manicures.
Ordering & Payment Information
Orders will be processed on a first-come, first served basis.
When you're ready to place an order, please email me at polishandtonic at gmail dot com. To more efficiently process your order, please indicate your shipping preference when you email me (see options below). If you do not include a preference, you will be invoiced for Standard Shipping. I will then invoice you for the items and shipping through PayPal. You will have 24 hours to make your payment. Any items not paid within 24 hours of invoicing will be released and made available again for sale.
I will regularly update the information below to let you all know what is pending sale, what has been sold, and what is still available. Please be aware that I am the only person running this blog, and I do work a regular job Monday - Friday. Please be considerate that it may take me a few hours to get back to you during the week, but I will respond!
If you have any questions about my reputation as a seller, please see my profile on Makeup Alley or eBay.
Shipping
Standard Shipping is $2.50 for the first item and $0.50 for each additional item. Whenever possible, I ship USPS First Class Mail. If you order over 5 items, your package will likely ship USPS Parcel Post (due to weight restrictions). USPS Priority Mail Shipping is available. A small flat-rate box can hold up to 5 polishes (I'm a bubble-wrap fiend, and this is all I can usually fit!) for $5.50.
Regardless of shipping method, delivery confirmation will be provided to the buyer.
That's about it! Thanks for taking time to check out my blog sale, and I hope you see something you like!
China Glaze: BFF (N-$10), Wireless Top Coat (N-$10), Under the Boardwalk (N-$4), Zoya Dree (N-$4)
Color Club: Noveau Vintage (N-$2), Artsy Craftsy (N-$2); Sci-Fi (N-$2), Electro-Midnight (N-$2)
Below are photos of all the polishes available through this sale. Everything is sold as photographed; there are a few higher end polishes where I do not have the box, so if it's not in the photo, it's not available. I've tried to price everything reasonably, primarily based on what I paid for it and the item's condition. All prices are firm - please do not email me with barter offers as I will not be considering them. This blog sale is open to US residents only. Sorry, no international orders, please!
If you'd like to see a short list of all the items available for sale, please see my spreadsheet here The spreadsheet also includes the condition of each polish:
(N) - New, never swatched/tested
(S) - Swatched on a nail wheel and/or hand
(U) - Used for at least 1 but not more than 5 manicures.
Ordering & Payment Information
Orders will be processed on a first-come, first served basis.
When you're ready to place an order, please email me at polishandtonic at gmail dot com. To more efficiently process your order, please indicate your shipping preference when you email me (see options below). If you do not include a preference, you will be invoiced for Standard Shipping. I will then invoice you for the items and shipping through PayPal. You will have 24 hours to make your payment. Any items not paid within 24 hours of invoicing will be released and made available again for sale.
I will regularly update the information below to let you all know what is pending sale, what has been sold, and what is still available. Please be aware that I am the only person running this blog, and I do work a regular job Monday - Friday. Please be considerate that it may take me a few hours to get back to you during the week, but I will respond!
If you have any questions about my reputation as a seller, please see my profile on Makeup Alley or eBay.
Shipping
Standard Shipping is $2.50 for the first item and $0.50 for each additional item. Whenever possible, I ship USPS First Class Mail. If you order over 5 items, your package will likely ship USPS Parcel Post (due to weight restrictions). USPS Priority Mail Shipping is available. A small flat-rate box can hold up to 5 polishes (I'm a bubble-wrap fiend, and this is all I can usually fit!) for $5.50.
Regardless of shipping method, delivery confirmation will be provided to the buyer.
That's about it! Thanks for taking time to check out my blog sale, and I hope you see something you like!
China Glaze: Ingrid (N-$4), Midtown Magic (S-$3), Make Some Noise (S-$3), Gaga for Green (N-$4)
China Glaze: BFF (N-$10), Wireless Top Coat (N-$10), Under the Boardwalk (N-$4), Zoya Dree (N-$4)
OPI: Servin Up Sparkle (N-$5), Roadhouse Blues (S-$4), Alpine Snow (S-$4),
Russian Navy - Suede (N-$6)
OPI: Pedal Faster Suzi (S-$4), Red Lights Ahead...Where (N-$5), DS Sapphire (N-$12),
Absolutely Alice (U-$25), Mad As A Hatter (U-$35)
Nubar: Black Polka Dots (N-$5), White Polka Dots (N-$5);
Orly Preamp (N-$4), Mysterious Curse (N-$4)
Models Own: Grey Day (N-$3), In the Navy (N-$3);
Nails Inc Brooke Street (U-$2), Queensgate Terrace (U-$2)
Color Club: Noveau Vintage (N-$2), Artsy Craftsy (N-$2); Sci-Fi (N-$2), Electro-Midnight (N-$2)
Sally Hansen Model Behavior (N-$2), Mandarin Garnet (N-$2),
Catrice Hip Queens Wear Blue Jeans (N-$5), Joe Fresh Twilight (N-$5)
Essie Smokin Hot (U-$3); Wet N Wild Cougar Attack (N-$2) ; Mavala Maron Glace (N-$1);
Hard Candy Pixie (N-$4); Fresh Paint Olive You (N-$2)
Barielle Lava Rock (N-$2), Accessorize Teal (N-$2); MAC Festive Finery (N-$8),
NARS: Orgasm (no box) (U-$8), Mato Grosso (U-$8); Koh Lanta (N-$10);
Deborah Lippmann Across the Universe (U - $12)
OPI The Amazing Spider-man Mini Set (2 available) N - $8
Deborah Lippmann Run the World (Girls) Set: N - $35
07 February 2012
2012 Spring Flings: Dior Waterlily
Happy Tuesday!
Keeping in the spring fling trend, today I have for you another Spring 2012 release, Dior Waterlily. Waterlily was released as a part of the Garden Party collection. It’s a pale green polish with a gorgeous green and silver shimmer. As we know, Dior shimmers do not normally translate to the nail, but the shimmer in Waterlily did! The formula was a little thicker than expected, but not too difficult to deal with. This is two coats – check it out!
This polish is friggin’ GORGEOUS! I’m always surprised when these pastel greens work on my skin tone, and this one is a total stunner for me! Waterlily is a scented polish, and when it dries down it has a slight rose-tinged aroma. I found it very pleasant, but then didn’t notice after the first hour or so.
Dior Waterlily is selling out fast! If you’d like to add it to your collection, I’d suggest doing it sooner rather than later. I know its gone in and out of stock on Nordstrom.com, and I think on Saks.com as well. It’s currently out of stock at Dior.com, but watch it – I expected a limited number of polishes may come back in stock. You can also use my current favorite way to purchase Dior beauty products – call up Rachelle @ Dior Palazzo in Las Vegas at (702) 734-1102. She’ll totally take care of you if she has Waterlily in stock (and please mention Amber sent you!)
What do you think? Are you feeling this pastel green dream? Or is it not really your flavor? Have you picked up the other polish from this collection, Forget-Me-Not? I don’t have my hands on it yet, but hope to get it soon!
06 February 2012
2012 Spring Flings: OPI Holland Collection Part II
Good morning! Happy Monday! Did everyone have a great weekend! It was friggin’ GORGEOUS weather here in LA! My friends and I had a blast at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica on Saturday, and then stayed over and partied it up all day Sunday. It was a great weekend, I got absolutely nothing done that I needed to, but whatever – that’s what Monday mornings are for!
Today I have for you the remaining 3 shimmers from the OPI Holland Collection (you can see the first part of the collection here). Again, I cannot give enough praise for this collection! All of these six polishes are so incredibly amazing.
Up first is Dutch Ya Just Love OPI? I mean, really, dutch ya just love the name of this polish?!?! LOL This is a deep red-based purple polish with a gold shimmer. It was instantly a fave as soon as I saw promo pics, and the polish delivers in real life, too! This mani is 2 coats of DYJLO. Take a look!
Next is Gouda Gouda Two Shoes. Mmmm, gouda. Such a tasty cheese. This is a light pinkish-rose tan colored polish with a gold shimmer (yea, I have no idea how to describe this color!). This is a great neutral polish for work! I didn’t really expect to like this one at all, as I do not typically wear these nude-colored polishes, but Gouda Gouda Two Shoes was a total surprise! It’s probably my biggest surprise from the collection. I’m glad I didn’t skip it, though, and can see myself reaching for it often for a great look at work!
The last shimmer in the collection is Wooden Shoe Like To Know, a medium-brown polish with gold shimmer. This one is a total stunner! The deepness of the base color keeps it a little edgy, but on my skintone particularly, it’s still somewhat neutral and safe for work. I also love that it’s not so dark that it goes into vampy territory – a perfect brown for spring and summer!
And there you have it! Of all six shimmer, I’d have to say I Have A Herring Problem is my absolutely fave, with Wooden Shoe Like To Know a close second. These are all great polishes, though, and I think a great addition to any polish addict’s collection!
The OPI Holland collection will be available beginning this Thursday, February 8, at your regular OPI retailers, including Ulta, JC Penny’s and beauty retailers. Each polish retails for $8.50 for a 0.5 fl oz bottle.
What do you think of the OPI Holland Collection? Are you as crazy as I am for the shimmers? Did any of the crème polishes in the collection catch your eye? Sound off in the comments below!
Today I have for you the remaining 3 shimmers from the OPI Holland Collection (you can see the first part of the collection here). Again, I cannot give enough praise for this collection! All of these six polishes are so incredibly amazing.
Up first is Dutch Ya Just Love OPI? I mean, really, dutch ya just love the name of this polish?!?! LOL This is a deep red-based purple polish with a gold shimmer. It was instantly a fave as soon as I saw promo pics, and the polish delivers in real life, too! This mani is 2 coats of DYJLO. Take a look!
Next is Gouda Gouda Two Shoes. Mmmm, gouda. Such a tasty cheese. This is a light pinkish-rose tan colored polish with a gold shimmer (yea, I have no idea how to describe this color!). This is a great neutral polish for work! I didn’t really expect to like this one at all, as I do not typically wear these nude-colored polishes, but Gouda Gouda Two Shoes was a total surprise! It’s probably my biggest surprise from the collection. I’m glad I didn’t skip it, though, and can see myself reaching for it often for a great look at work!
The last shimmer in the collection is Wooden Shoe Like To Know, a medium-brown polish with gold shimmer. This one is a total stunner! The deepness of the base color keeps it a little edgy, but on my skintone particularly, it’s still somewhat neutral and safe for work. I also love that it’s not so dark that it goes into vampy territory – a perfect brown for spring and summer!
And there you have it! Of all six shimmer, I’d have to say I Have A Herring Problem is my absolutely fave, with Wooden Shoe Like To Know a close second. These are all great polishes, though, and I think a great addition to any polish addict’s collection!
The OPI Holland collection will be available beginning this Thursday, February 8, at your regular OPI retailers, including Ulta, JC Penny’s and beauty retailers. Each polish retails for $8.50 for a 0.5 fl oz bottle.
What do you think of the OPI Holland Collection? Are you as crazy as I am for the shimmers? Did any of the crème polishes in the collection catch your eye? Sound off in the comments below!
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