This weekend, I had a bunch of spare time, so I decided to do some research on how to properly apply makeup to the face I was given when I plopped out onto this planet. Of course, this was not exactly my first stab at doing makeup – I’ve practiced on and off for years...
Hey look! A swatch post! I realize that these have been few and far between lately. I won’t make any excuses. I honestly find these somewhat boring to put together. I love looking at them once they’re finished, and I love adding to my list of polish ratings, but the process of getting them up...
Hey everyone – and welcome to the 1st anniversary of this little screed. Based on the response I’ve received over the past 12 months, I think I can pretty reasonably say this has been a successful effort so far. I think I’ve gotten my word out to a lot of people who were looking for...
As you may have guessed from the featured image (if not the post title), today’s article deals with a color whose name conjures images of the hapless Han Solo, who was taken captive by the evil empire of Star Wars and frozen in suspended animation. Yes I’m old, and yes I was (am) a fan...
You know what’s really struck me about the OPI Skyfall collection? The fact that anything Bond-themed is typically male-oriented. James Bond is a historically male-targeted franchise, so I give OPI a lot of credit for creating a collection that has a greater potential to appeal to both sexes. In addition, there are a lot of...
She wore blueeeeee velllllvettttt……bluer than velvet was the niiiiiighttt……. Ms. Gents here. Sorry about that, but that’s all I could think of when I tried Ciate Velvet Manicure in Blue Suede. (If you’re not old-timey like me, here’s what I’m talking about) I’m a true believer in the Treat Yo’ Self movement, so I stopped...
After my last post, I realized its been a little while since I last did a nail polish-related write-up, and even longer still since the last time I did a creative nail polish article. So without further ado, here is today’s creative manicure. I was playing with the reinforcement stickers to do a traditional ruffian...
This is my second makeup-related post, and I definitely feel that this is a new feature I’d like to continue for a long time! Today I played with my new Wet n Wild coloricon Comfort Zone palette, which was recommended to me by the various makeup forums I’ve been checking out lately. The colors I...
Suzi and the 7 Dusseldorfs is the really cool looking bright purple metallic/shimmer from OPI’s recent Germany collection. After putting it on, the first thing I thought was that it was the purple cousin of China Glaze Frostbite. It has that same ‘lit from within’ brightness that made Frostbite such a classic. Though it has...
BB Couture Sundance is probably the most interesting men’s shade I’ve seen since ManGlaze Mink Mitten. I like that it’s pretty much a traditionally feminine nail color, while still maintaining a masculine tinge. It has a gold shimmer that’s very evident in the direct sunlight shot shown down below. Overall, it reads as a bold...
Alright, so this is an off-topic post – I decided to try doing my makeup today (for the first time in a very long time). I was really proud of the way it came out, so I decided to do a quick swatch and review of the products I used. If you guys enjoy reading...
Today’s post, BB Couture for Nails “Blind Love” is the second in a series of colors that was graciously sent by BB Couture for an honest review. The set of colors they sent me was mainly from their ‘for men’ line, but this color was the non-gender-specific exception. I have a feeling they read my...
Pahlish Glittoris is the second of a series I received from Pahlish, one of a number of independent glitter nail polish shops that have sprouted up in the past year or so. These many indie makers were bred after a great deal of consternation developed around the high demand and low supply of these kinds...
The friendly nail polish stork dropped off a package of nail mail from BB Couture this week, and today’s post is the first result of that shipment. When I opened the box and checked out the colors they had picked for me, Orion’s Belt was the first one that Ms Gents and I verbally exclaimed...
Hey everyone! I know my updates have been spotty in recent weeks, but this is mainly because I’ve been doing a lot more on the weekends to enjoy the summer weather while it’s here. I plan on resuming more of a normal schedule as the weather cools off — I hope you all understand...
Today’s post is a really cool one, and something I’ve never seen on another blog. I’m not saying it’s never been done – I’m just saying I’ve never seen it. A few weeks ago, I got a really cool comment on my “About Me” page from a woman named Suzzie: After reading this comment, I...
One of the coolest surprises I’ve enjoyed since starting this blog at the beginning of this year is the willingness of some nail polish purveyors to share their products with me. I always take this as a huge compliment when it happens, and I find its a great way to try out new brands or...
It’s been a little while since my last post, mostly because I’ve been enjoying the summertime and haven’t been doing my nails as much lately. I’m sure you all understand and are willing to forgive me! Now, onto the swatchwords. Essie Blue Rhapsody is one of those bastard colors that entices you in the store...
