Swatch and Review: Zoya Ornate Collection

 

It's here! It's FINALLY here! I've been so excited for this collection from the moment the press release hit my inbox.

The Zoya Ornate Collection features six shades, three scattered holographic polishes, two foils, and a bar glitter. That's a pretty awesome variety for a seasonal release, which is usually saved for the same silver, gold, green, red, blue, and white shimmer/glitter bombs from year to year.

Also... five out of the six polishes share names with superheroes. So, that's not exactly a negative for me!

Warning, this is going to be a pic-heavy post!

Press Release: butter LONDON Holiday Collection

I can't wait for the new butter LONDONs to hit the stores, but here is an updated preview!

 

butter LONDON Holiday 2012:   




Fiddlesticks - A full coverage, semi-matte, magenta glitter suspended in a raspberry base.

Scuppered - An opaque, copper shimmer infused with pink, gold and green glitter.

Jack the Lad - An opaque, moss green shimmer with gold, turquoise and green micro glitter.


Fairy Cake - A full coverage, silvery lacquer with multi-coloured iridescent glitter in a light grey base.


Scallywag - A full coverage, bright turquoise glitter with a clear base.
   
Trends for Holiday 2012:    

Sparkle, Sparkle! This holiday season, butter LONDON is all about making a glittering statement. We drew inspiration from the jeweled collars, sequins and metallic embellishments seen at Fashion Week. Our holiday colours are unique and edgy, while still completely wearable and elegant. This collection covers the glitter gamut with colours perfect for every holiday event, whether the party calls for a sophisticated glitter or one that sparkles like a disco ball!

The new butter LONDON shades are currently available on butterLONDON.com for $14 per bottle. They will also be available at retail stores, such as Nordstrom and Ulta.

Nfu Oh 52 and butter LONDON Bluey

It's football Sunday... and I've already changed my mani since yesterday! Well, sort of.

On Saturday, I reviewed butter London Bluey and wasn't blown away by the color. However, not inclined to take off the polish and do it over (and let's be honest, with a research report due Monday morning at 9am), I reached for an effects top coat.

And grabbed Nfu-Oh 52!

Nfu-Oh 52 is a blue jelly base with emerald flakies. They're really multi-dimensional and change based on the shade they're layered over.

I feel like the ocean is literally on my nails.

Are you still aboard the flakie train?
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Swatch and Review: butter LONDON Bluey

Happy weekend, folks!

Today, I'm rocking butter LONDON Bluey, which I received as part of a promo from Coterie.

Bluey is a dark teal shimmer polish that I was really excited for when the bottle arrived. But I was less than impressed by it on my nails. First off, the above was with three coats and you can see that there is still some visible nail line.

Secondly, while it's pretty, it's not all that unique. This might be something I swap in the future.

What do you think about Bluey? Own anything similar?

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And PS: Don't forget that I'm giving away a bottle of butter LONDON Disco Biscuit, a custom pink holo from my Princess Polish brand, and an Essence prize pack! Click here! It ends tonight!