China Glaze Eye Candy

 3-D GLITTERS ARE A GIRL’S NEW BEST FRIEND

China Glaze Introduces Six New Innovative Glitter Polishes for Winter 2011

Los Angeles, CA – (October 2011):  Forget diamonds!  This winter China Glaze introduces a nail industry first: utilizing 3-D glitters in its new “Eye Candy” collection.  Inspired by Marilyn Monroe and her timeless allure, this innovative new glitter technology provides a knock-your-eyes-out, super sparkly effect to your manicure.   Multi-sized and differently shaped glitter particles are cleverly combined to create a sexy, super decadent, 3-D finish in six bright, eye-popping shades.  Whether you prefer gleaming gold or glamorous smoky grey, China Glaze’s “Eye Candy” collection adds a dazzling finish to your holiday look with a glimmer that is sure to catch everyone’s eye!  Colors in this collection include:

·        Love Marilyn: Vivacious Red with Shimmering Silver Particles

·        Blonde Bombshell: Glistening Multidimensional Gold Flecks

·        Lorelei’s Tiara: Sterling Silver Infused with Blue Sprinkles

·        Material Girl: Posh pink with Holographic Bubblegum Glitter

·        Some Like It Haute: Graphite Gray with Holographic Glitter

·        Marry A Millionaire: Alluring Amethyst with Multi-tonal Fibers

Celebs like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Ivanka Trump, Rosario Dawson and Emmy Rossum regularly rock China Glaze and now you can get your bling on with “Eye Candy.” 

The China Glaze “Eye Candy” collection will be available in an amazing 3-D 12-piece counter display and as open stock colors.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.

China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

China Glaze is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries

For nearly 40 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, Jeris-Lustray, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks,  Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.

Enjoy the silence....

Today's title has nothing to do with the polish I am going to show you, but the fact that my house is completely quiet.  I am talking eerily silent- all I hear is the fish tank and the dog snoring!  Why is it so quiet, you ask?  Because the Princess has started kindergarten!  This is her second full week of school, and after my initial meltdown on the first day, I am enjoying things.  August was full of an earthquake, a hurricane, and a bunch of general schoool related chaos- the quiet is a wonderful change.  Now that I am used to being alone, and have peace to do whatever I want, I should be posting way more....

Now, for the polish- I know that's why y'all come!

I am a tight wad.  Spending over $6 or $7 for a polish makes me cringe, LOL!  That is why no matter how much I love all the pictures of Chanel Peridot or Graphite, I will probably never own them...  I know Revlon has a Graphite dupe called Carbonite (the Star Wars geek in me giggles every time!) but LE Revlons never seem to show up here.  *sigh*   Not sure why that is...  Way back in November, Mr. Ski bought me a 2 pack of NYC polish at a Dollar Tree in Key West.  In this pack was Molten Metal.  Since I have only seen pics of Carbonite and Graphite, I have no idea how this compares to them, but for now, it works for me!

I am going to leave you with one more picture- the Princess on her first day of school. 

Until Later,
Amberski

China Glaze Metallic Crackle

I know that y'all have seen these a million times already, but I was just sent them!!  I love crackle polish, I don't know why.  Maybe because it is a good way to "refresh" an older mani. I was excited when the metallics came out, I thought they looked awesome.

These are all over ManGlaze Fuggin Ugly, partly because I am too lazy to wait for the bottom polish to dry, an partly because that is what I had on when they came.

First up, Tarnished Gold.  This is on my rarely seen right hand, because once again I was being lazy and decided to do 2 colors as a full mani.

Pretty, but I am still not a huge fan of gold with my skin tone.  I don't even wear yellow gold jewelry, LOL!

Next is Cracked Medallion.  This is the other color that I wore in the above mentioned mani.  I even went out in public like that, and no one could really tell...  Mr. Ski didn't notice until I pointed it out over lunch!

I like this one a bit better, I think the bronze-y color looks better on me.

Last, but definitely not least, we have Oxidized Aqua.  This was my favorite of the three- love it!!

I definitely need to go and get the silver, the lilac, and maybe the pink one.  These are gorgeous- I love the texture.  The formula was easy to work with, but I know that the crackles tend to get thick...   oh well, that's what thinner is for!!

Until Later,
Amberski

**these were provided by the company for review**

U-G-L-Y.....

First, I want to apologize for my suckiness as a blogger.  My personal life is a complicated mess right now, and I don't know when or how it is going to unfold.  I am going to try and conncentrate on blogging more as a distraction, even though my head has not been in to it...  I knw most of you only continue to follow me because you are nice, but I appreciate it.  Thank you.

Enough of the melancholy babble, sorry.

As I have said many times before, I love ugly greens.  A few months back, I was asking on Twitter about army greens, and Tiffani from Yardsticks 4 Lunatics sent me Kleancolor Military Green.  (I have worn this at least twice, why don't I have pictures of it??)  Military Green is awesome, but I wanted something a bit more yellow, so I bought Kleancolor Fashionista.  Perfect!!  I love this one...



I swear I changed diapers this color when the kids were babies!!  I need to gather all my ugly greens and do an ombre mani or something...  ideas? 

Until Later,
Amberski

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Zoya Layla Life and Polish 

Lime Crime Candy Eyed Eye Shadow Helper Review-Royal Beauty Designs

Body Blends Nail Care Kit:http://www.ohcbeauty.com/5/post/2011/07/body-blends-nail-care-kit.html

Revlon Perplex- A Day In The Life 

Glitter Zebra Mani- Tara's Nails 

Oppose H.R. 2359: Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011- Polish Insomniac

Joining the cult with Cult Nails - Nails and Noms

Pink Wednesdays-Devious Sprinkles- Polish Pauper 

Super cute stuff! Forever 21 haul at Beauty Mamas

For those who love holo, purple, and purple holo- Painted Pixies

Mary Kay Timewise Matte Wear Liquid Foundation- Style Eyes

OCC Liptar Swatches- Reve Noir

Aromafloria Salt Glow Giveaway- Addicted To All Things Pretty

Ramy Beauty Therapy Fall 2011 Collection- GlitterGlossGarbage

Until Later,

Amberski

China Glaze Metro Collection- Fall 2011

I want!!!!

China Glaze Introduces 12 New Purely Pigmented Crèmes, High Coverage Glitters and Intense Shine Shimmers for Fall 2011

Los Angeles, CA – (April 2011):  City living boasts excitement, a cool, edginess and confidence that oozes from fashion forward women like none other.   City loving celebs like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Ivanka Trump, Rosario Dawson and Jaime King have style to spare and their fashion sense trickles down to everyone from working women to college kids. This Fall, China Glaze has captured the big city feel in 12 sexy, sophisticated shades that are on trend, exciting and will be on every fashion maven’s “must have” list.  Whether you prefer downtown funk or uptown class, China Glaze’s METRO collection pulls together ensembles and will undoubtedly make heads turn!  Colors in this collection include:

·        Skyscraper: A sparkling, glitter blue reminiscent of the sky over the city.
·        CG in the City: Glittering dusty purple, bronze and silver multi-tonal glitter, perfect for a pop of  edge from West side to East side.
·        Urban-Night: Exactly what you need for a night on the town – rich purple crème.
·        Traffic Jam: Stop traffic with a breathtaking, raspberry pink crème.
·        City Siren: The perfect deep, red crème to match any outfit.
·        Loft-y Ambitions: Burgundy shimmer and cocktail hour – nothing better.
·        Brownstone: Burnt terracotta crème mirrors the quaint townhouses of the city.
·        Midtown Magic: Burgundy base with flecks of gold shimmer captures the latest fashion trend.
·        Street Chic: This gorgeous beige crème is the perfect go to shade letting your clothes do the talking.
·        Concrete Catwalk: Steel grey crème is amazing for a chic mani.
·        Westside Warrior: For the trendsetting woman this camo green crème is to die for.
·        Trendsetter: Mustard yellow shimmer translates beautifully from hot dogs to nails.

Fall in the City is a magnificent time and China Glaze has interpreted the hues of the urban jungle into their limited edition METRO collection.   Escape your everyday and indulge in the city life!

The China Glaze METRO collection will be available in a “Downtown” 6 piece box collection (includes Skyscraper, Concrete Catwalk, Westside Warrior, Trendsetter, Loft-y Ambitions and Midtown Magic), an “Uptown” 6 piece box collection (includes CG in the City, Urban-Night, Traffic Jam, City Siren and Street Chic and Brownstone), a brand new, amazing 3D 12 piece counter display, a 36 piece rack display, and as open stock colors.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.

China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

China Glaze is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries
For nearly 40 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, Jeris-Lustray, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks,  Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.

Until Later,

Amberski

Revlon Perplex

Okay, I know I am way behind with this one!  I could never find it, though.  I stalked the drug stores, Big Lots, and anywhere else I could think of and never saw it.  I had to resort to ebay....  I know it is a Chanel dupe, but I couldn't spend that money- I am a tight ass, LOL.

I took quite a few pics of this, trying to show the purple shimmer.  I love colors like this, dark but with a bit of a surprising shimmer.

This is actually the second time I have worn this- for some reason, the first time it looked blah brown...  maybe it was because I was using a cheap top coat, who knows.  I think this will be a favorite this fall though, it is gorgeous.

Until Later,
Amberski