Barielle Dazzling Diamonds & Brushes of Color Giveaway!

Hi, lovely readers! <3

I've got another awesome giveaway ready for you guys! I have up for grabs two of Barielle's five-piece kits – Dazzling Diamonds (which contains the colors Stardust, Pink Diamond, Cherry Blossom Sparkler, Ebony Rainbow, and Purple Hearts) and Brushes of Color (which contains the colors Coral Reef, Blissful, Green With Envy, Dusty Lavender, and Fashionista)!

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This giveaway is open to US and international residents, so everyone can participate! :D The only requirement is that you are a follower of this blog. There will be two lucky winners who will each receive one kit; the first winner will have their pick of which kit they would like. The prizes have been generously provided by Barielle. I am super excited to be able to bring you this giveaway, and I hope you enjoy the prizes! <3

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OPI My Vampire Is Buff

Hi you guys! :-)

Every year, OPI releases two seasonal collections based on geographic locations, and their first such collection for 2013 is here. I'm excited to have the 12-polish OPI Euro Centrale Collection to share with you. Today I'm starting off with My Vampire Is Buff, a light off-white beige with a creme finish.

This is a light color, but still soft and not at all chalky. It's a fresh and easy color to wear, and a lovely palette cleanser for spring. It has a great creme formula. It goes on smooth and even without any pooling or clumping. It was still a little streaky at two coats, so I did three for the swatches.

You can find My Vampire Is Buff at your local nail salons and beauty stores for $9 for 0.5 fl oz.

** This post contains a product that was provided to me for honest consideration. How I obtain the products does not influence my opinion. For more info, please view my Disclosure Policy.

Priti NYC Flame of the Forest

Hi you guys! Today I've got another beautiful Priti NYC polish to share with you. Flame of the Forest is a bright coral-ly orange with lots of tiny silver shimmers in a creme finish.

This color just puts me in the mood for warmer weather! I know it's still winter, but I'm totally over it and ready for spring and summer. I miss all the bright and cheerful colors, and this just makes me super happy when I wear it. It's a very flattering orange. It's probably because it isn't too yellow, having enough coral and pink to balance it out. The fantastic formula is typical for Priti NYC – smooth and pigmented, opaque in two coats.

You can find Flame of the Forest on PritiNYC.com for $13.50 for 0.43 fl oz.

** This post contains a product that was provided to me for honest consideration. How I obtain the products does not influence my opinion. For more info, please view my Disclosure Policy.

Priti NYC Sky Waltz Delphinium

Hi you guys! Hope you all had a fantastic weekend! :-) I'm super excited to share another lovely Priti NYC polish with you today. Sky Waltz Delphinium is a light sky blue with a creme finish.

I just adore light blues, and this is a beautiful one! It has just a hint of gray, so that it's a little dusty and doesn't appear too overly bright. It's also not too light, so if you aren't a fan of pastels, don't discount this one because of that. The formula is great. It's smooth and thin, just flowing onto the nails. It's a little streaky on the first coat, but it all evens out with the second one. 

You can find Sky Waltz Delphinium on PritiNYC.com for $13.50 for 0.43 fl oz.

** This post contains a product that was provided to me for honest consideration. How I obtain the products does not influence my opinion. For more info, please view my Disclosure Policy.

Priti NYC Red Maple

Hi, you guys! Hope those of you on the east coast are keeping safe and warm through the winter storm. <3

I just received a few polishes from Priti NYC, and I'm super excited to share them with you. Today I'll start off with Red Maple, a bright pink-coral with a creme finish.

Red Maple was originally released as part of the four-polish Priti NYC's Turkish Sorbet Spring 2012 Collection. The formula is thin and even, and applies well without any issues. It is opaque in two coats, and drying time is nice and quick.

This color is quite bright on the nails, and I love that! Depending on the lighting, you'll see more pink, coral, or even a bit of orange. If you have warmer tones in your skin, I think this will show up more orange for you; if you are cooler, you'll probably see more pink.

You can find Red Maple on PritiNYC.com for $13.50 for 0.43 fl oz.

** This post contains a product that was provided to me for honest consideration. How I obtain the products does not influence my opinion. For more info, please view my Disclosure Policy.

OPI Oz The Great and Powerful Collection Preview

Another press release that landed in my inbox this week is the official info for the OPI collection inspired by the upcoming movie Oz The Great and Powerful. This looks to be a fresh and fun set of colors with something for everyone - soft hues, sparkling glitters, and even a liquid sand. Please enjoy. :-)

I'll link to swatches and reviews once I have those posted. (All info and images are courtesy of OPI.)

OPI Celebrates Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful with Limited Edition Nail Lacquers, Including NEW Liquid SandÔ Hue

OPI announces the launch of six limited edition nail lacquers and a new Liquid Sand™ shade, inspired by Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful.  With an all-star cast that includes James Franco and Michelle Williams, this highly-anticipated film opens in theaters on March 8, 2013. 

 “OPI is very excited to take this fantastical journey with Disney,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “Inspired by the magic of Oz The Great and Powerful, this SoftShades collection captures the whimsy seen in the film, from glittery shades packed with white, gold and silvery iridescent confetti – Lights of Emerald City, When Monkeys Fly! and Which is Witch? – to soft neutrals in white, beige and pink – Don’t Burst My Bubble, Glints of Glinda and I Theodora You.

“The new Liquid Sand nail lacquer – What Wizardry is This? – features OPI’s groundbreaking technology for a textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle,” adds Weiss-Fischmann.  “This rich taupe hue was designed for James Franco’s character, the great Wizard of Oz, and is sure to make a bold statement this spring.”

What Wizardy is This? The new Liquid Sand nail lacquery

With a mix of soft crème and warm glitter shades, the line is ideal for layering to create rich, complex looks. In addition to the Liquid Sand nail lacquer in What Wizardry is This?, the promotion includes:

Lights of Emerald City White confetti adds city girl flair and style to nails.

Don’t Burst My Bubble Don’t wake me...I’m dreaming about puffy clouds of white. 

When Monkeys Fly! I’m simply bananas for this gold confetti. 

Glints of Glinda Only a good witch could turn beige from meek to chic. 

Which is Witch? Is this silver glitter with iridescent sparkle or the other way around? 

 I Theodora You This adorable, sheer pink is bewitching on you.

As with all OPI nail lacquers, the shades inspired by Oz The Great and Powerful contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application. This limited edition promotion will be available beginning March 2013 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each nail lacquer.

Nicole by OPI and Kellogg's Special K Collaboration Preview

Happy weekend! I'm catching up on the press releases that have landed in my inbox this week. First up is a chance to get free (kind of) polishes from Nicole by OPI. All you have to do is eat your cereal! :-)

(All info and images are courtesy of OPI.)

NICOLE BY OPI ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH KELLOGG’S^® SPECIAL K^®

Three custom shades available with the purchase of eligible Special K products

Nicole by OPI announces that the brand will be producing three custom nail lacquer shades for Kellogg’s^® Special K^® beginning in April to pair with a campaign encouraging women to “show off your confidence with color.” Shoppers will have the opportunity to receive free full-size bottles of Nicole by OPI nail lacquer by signing up for the Kellogg’s Family Rewards program and entering codes from specially marked boxes of Special K products, while supplies last.

The three custom shades include: Challenge Red-y (crème red), Pros & Confidence (crème turquoise) and Be Ama-Zing! (crème pink).

With the purchase of three eligible Special K products, consumers will receive the shade Challenge Red-y. After submitting the purchase codes from eight eligible Special K products, consumers will receive all three lacquers – Challenge Red-y, Pros & Confidence and Be Ama-Zing!

“Nicole by OPI is delighted to partner with Kellogg’s to offer such an exciting reward to Special K consumers,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “At our company, we always say that nail lacquer can change your look – and your outlook. In working with Kellogg’s Special K, we hope to inspire and motivate women who are striving for beauty both inside and out.”

This promotion will be available in the US where Special K products are sold.