OPI Little Peanuts set

Hi guys!! I finally got my hands on OPI's awesome new Halloween 2014 collection, Peanuts!! Released just in time to watch The Great Pumpkin too! I got the mini set which is called "Little Peanuts" and comes with some nail decals. 

Look how cute these are!!

First up, "Good Grief!"

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OPI describes it as "The sunny yellow of Charlie Brown's favourite t-shirt". My pic shows it a bit more bright than it actually is, it is EXACTLY the same colour as his shirt, it's great. First coat was a bit streaky, but the second fixed that up.

Next is "To Be Or Not To Beagle"

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(This is colour accurate)

OPI describes this as "Snoopys happy dance of colour in a joyful glitter". Remember his happy dance?! So cute! This glitter topper contains black micro,hex,and bars along with multicoloured hexagon glitters. One coat over Good Grief!

Here's "Who Are You Calling Bossy?!?

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OPI's description is "This stormy black is no match for Lucy's raven hair". When u applied the first coat, it reminded me of a jelly polish, it was opaque in two coats though and dried really fast. This will be my new go to black!

Lastly,"Where's My Blanket???"

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Here's how OPI describes this glitter topper, "Linus awaits the Great Pumpkin in this orange and black glitter". I really like this glitter, great for Halloween but also can be worn year round in my opinion. It contains micro black and hex glitters along with orange and yellow hexagons. I did one coat over a white base plus some dabbing to spread out the coloured glitters a bit better. 

I really love this collection, and if you're a Peanuts fan You need this!! 

Thanks for stopping by!

-Shaylene<3

China Glaze Apocalypse Of Color

Hey guys! I was finally able to get my hands on the zombie themed China Glaze Halloween 2014 collection, Apocalypse Of Color! Let me tell you, it doesn't disappoint! It consists of 5 new shades plus Ghoulish Glow which is re released every year. I don't have a swatch of it for you because in my opinion the glow on it is crap. 

Here's "Don't Let The Dead Bite"

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This is a pale pink/nude crelly with pink and red hexagons and bar glitter in various sizes. I'm assuming this Is meant to represent blood spatter. It's very well represented and has a great formula. I used 3 coats plus topcoat. 

This is "But Of Corpse"

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This is a slime green polish with black glitter and silver shimmer. It dries to a beautiful matte satiny finish, and it's also slightly textured. No applications issues, dried super fast. I used only one coat, no topcoat. 

"I Love Your Guts"

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This was my unexpected fave from this collection. It's a lovely pink that I think suits the name really well. Finish and application is the same as "But Of Corpse". Also one coat. 

This is "Getting To Gnaw You"

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This is a black, slightly textured polish with orange/copper glitter in it. Fantastic application. 2 coats, no topcoat. 

Lastly "Rest In Pieces"

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This is a glitter topper that consists black hexagons,gold and copper bars of various sizes. It's a really beautiful glitter that I didn't think I'd like but I do! I layered one coat over Essie "Fierce, No Fear". 

Overall, I LOVE this collection! China Glaze did such a great job this year. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

-Shaylene <3

Essie Fall 2014

Hey guys! Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends! Today I have 3 beauties from Essie's Fall collection. To avoid repetition, no topcoat was used. Application was good for all, dry time is pretty average. 

Here's "Dress To Kilt"

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Gorgeous, creamy red with an awesome name! I used 2 coats. As with most dark colours, it stains cuticles so try to keep it as far away from the skin as possible. 

Next is "Take It Outside"

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Take It outside is another creamy 2 coater. I guess for colour wise you could say it's a greige? Not too sure lol but lovely regardless. 

Lastly is "Fall In Line"

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Isn't that shine crazy?!! Oh my! I love this green, I have nothing like it in my collection. This too, was 2 coats.

These are great colours for Fall! I really like them. The others from the collection are really pretty as well. I got these from Walmart for $8.99 each. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

-Shaylene <3

Different Dimension

Hi guys! Today is just a quick post on a beauty I got my hands on that I received as a gift, Have A Grape Day from Different Dimension. It's a purple/blue thermal with shimmer! This is a first for me from this brand and it didn't let me down!

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Look at that shimmer!! I used 2 coats plus topcoat. It has an amazing formula, it went on super even and dried pretty quick too! 

You can find Different Dimension on Instagram @missibarry, she has so many beauties that I'm lusting for! 

-Shaylene <3

OPI Little Northies Set

Hey guys! The other day I went to my local beauty supply for some seche vite and of course I had to leave with some polish! I grabbed the mini set of 4 polishes from the Nordic fall/winter Collection. It comes with "My Dogsled Is A Hybrid","Do You Have This Color In Stock-holm?","My Voive Is A Little Norse" and "How Great Is Your Dane?" It's 3 creams and 1 glitter. 

Here's "My Dogsled Is A Hybrid"

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Opi describes it as a creamy sea green, and it's gorgeous!! Application and dry time was good. I used 2 coats plus topcoat. 

Here's "Do You Have This Color In Stock-holm?"

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Opi describes this a an icy blue violet. It's looks blue and purple in different lighting, definitely my fave from this set! I used 3 coats plus topcoat. 

This is "My Voice Is A Little Norse"

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Opi describes this as a prismatic super-shimmer. I used 4 coats on bare nails with one coat of topcoat. I suggest using 2 because this is topcoat thirsty! Besides that, it's a super fun polish that would be great for a night out!

Lastly, "How Great Is Your Dane?"

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Opi describes this a cinnamon coffee brown. It's a nice rich colour for fall! Application was super creamy and dry time was good. I used 2 coats plus topcoat. 

What do y'all think of these minis and the others from the collection? 

Thanks for stopping by! 

-Shaylene<3

Creative Cuticles Nail Polish Un Halloween Duo

Hey guys! I feel super lucky and honoured to be able to say that Kayla, owner and maker of polish beauties,from Creative Cuticles Nail Polish sent me a swatcher pack of her upcoming Un Halloween Duo! The idea behind the duo is that what is usually scary isn't and vice versa, hence names such as "Vegan Zombie" and "Acid Rainbow". How clever! The collection consists of a glitter crelly and a glitter topper. This collection is set to be released September 26th! Get you're wallets ready people, here come the swatches!!

First up is "Vegan Zombie"

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This is a glitter topper in a clear base with  skull and crossbones,matte purple,green and orange glitters and also orange and green hexagons. 

Guess what? It's also glow in the dark!!

The glow in this baby is so intense!! 

Application was good, I had to fish for the skull glitters but that is to be expected. Other then that, no issues! I layered it over Rimmel "Grey Matter".

Last but not least,"Acid Rainbow"

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This is a grey crelly with multicoloured micro glitters. The glitter colours in this are perfect for fall/halloween! I'm going to be honest, I didn't think I'd like this one too much, but after wearing it I want to paint everything with it!! No joke! Perfect application with an excellent dry time. I used 3 coats and topcoat. 

Loot at these macros!!! (I'm drooling)

To find out more about this duo and other polishes, you can check out @creativecuticlesnailpolish on Instagram! 

 Thanks for stopping by!

-Shaylene <3

**products were sent to me for honest review and swatches**

Essie Summer 2014 Collection

Hey guys! I was finally able to find Essie's Summer collection, better late than never right? Lol but of course I only got 4 of the  6 in the collection. I have such hard times finding complete collections!! 

All polishes are without topcoat, they're super shiny!!

First up is "Strut Yout Stuff"

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Almost a one coater of a beautiful sky blue! Application was good, but this is a stainer! I would suggest using 2 coats of base coat prior to applying. 

Here's "Fierce, No Fear"

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This is a yummy chocolate brown, I really like it! Once again, almost a one coater! I was very impressed. 

Next is "Ruffles & Feathers"

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One of my faves from the collection!! This is what drew my eyes to the display! This was a one coater! Good job Essie! Application was the best for this polish. 

Lastly, "Urban Jungle" 

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This is an off white, I was most excited for this colour and this is the one I care less for. I noticed the brush was super thin, and after checking out Thepolishaholic's blog, I realized I was not alone, as she mentioned the same thing. I had to do three coats for it to look like this, and it's a mess! Patchy, thick, etc. 

What is fave from this collection? 

Thanks for stopping by!

-Shaylene <3