SinfulColors - A Class Act

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Today I have some cool new shades for you from SinfulColors for back to school 2015. They are part of a new limited edition line called Demi-Matte. I have seven colors from this line to share with you (and one that is not part of the Demi-Mattes but is part of the new collection). Pics to follow:

Two coats each from thumb to pinky: RAD-ient, Chalk It Up, Summer S-cool, Hazed, Truth or Lavendare

Two coats each from thumb to pinky: Pink Break, Chalk It Up, Blackboard, Whiteboard, Truth or Lavendare

Re-reading my notes made me aware that Summer S-cool is NOT, in fact, part of the Demi-Matte collection (as I initially thought when I swatched it) which explains its shiny finish. However, the remaining seven shades are (which is why I'm puzzled that Pink Break did not dry matte. Perhaps I got a wonky bottle?) But, I digress.

I found that despite being part of the same collection, these polishes had varying formulas. RAD-ient and Hazed were quite sheer. The others were similar in formula with the exception of the aforementioned Summer S-cool and Pink Break. But wow, this Pink Break thing really has me confused as it dried super-shiny, not matte at all. I liked the "demi-matte" finish on the others and if I had been wanting a shiny pink, Pink Break would have been the jam. Will have to see if others have the same experience with it that I did. Overall, pretty colors with varying success in my book.  If you try Pink Break for yourself, please let me know how it goes for you. I really wish mine had been demi-matte as promised.  

You can check out SinfulColors on all sorts of social media at the links below:

W: SinfulColors.com                                                                                                   

F: facebook.com/sinfulcolors

T: twitter.com/SinfulColors_NP

I:  instagram.com/sinfulcolors_official

*The products featured in this post were provided for my honest review and consideration. As always, all opinions are completely my own.

SinfulColors Summer Beauties

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Today I'd like to share some beautiful SinfulColors polishes with you. I'll start with pics and then go through the colors.

From thumb to pinky: Cherry Blossom, Sky Tree, Hot Spot, Blue By You, Keira Blu (two coats each)

Same colors as above topped with, from thumb to pinky: Fierce Fiesta, Color Tag, Star Blast Off, Baila Baila and Fierce Fiesta

I was pretty impressed with each of the solid colors. They were a bit sheer, some more than others, but the lack of opacity really didn't bother me much, especially once I added the toppers. If I was to wear them by themselves, I'd probably add a third coat (a pet peeve of mine but the colors are pretty enough that I wouldn't mind TOO much). 

The toppers were a bit more hit and miss for me. I'm not really a big fan of bar glitters so I wasn't thrilled with Fierce Fiesta but that's just a matter of personal preference. I find shaped glitters in general kind of challenging to apply, particularly the large chunky pieces.  I think my favorite of the glitters was Color Tag simply because it is chock-full of smaller pieces making the application easier and the coverage better.

I think these are fun colors for the summer. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Be sure to check out SinfulColors at their website or on social media for more information.

Website: www.sinfulcolors.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sinfulcolors

Twitter: www.twitter.com/SinfulColors_NP

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sinfulcolorsprofessional

*The products featured in this post were provided for my honest review and consideration. As always, all opinions are my own.*

SinfulColors Toppers - March 2015

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Hi, friends! Today I'd like to share some new toppers from SinfulColors. (Hint...I...LOVE...THEM!!!)

From thumb to pinky: Zest of Times, Ring the Belini, Sheer Flight, Prized Plume and Flight To See (two coats of each)

SinfulColors categorizes the first two colors as part of their "CITRUSTWIST" collection and the latter three as "OPALESCENT" and hot damn, I love every last one. While they are not opaque in two coats, I don't think they're meant to be. These were designed to be sheer topcoats, at least as far as I can tell. However, a huge plus, I would TOTALLY rock these shades by themselves. They are absolutely gorgeous, applied like a dream and are perfect for one of my signature looks, a rainbow skittle mani. I truly can't tell you how much I love these!

You can always check out SinfulColors on social media.  

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If you pick up any of these shades, do let me know your thoughts!

*The products used in this post were provided for my honest review and consideration.*

SinfulColors Flirt With Hearts for Valentine's 2015

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Hello, lovelies! Today I'd like to share four polishes from SinfulColors Valentine's 2015 collection, Flirt With Hearts. Let me get right to the pic!

From left to right: two coats each of Dream On, 24/7, Daredevil, Love Sprinkles

Dream On was very interesting. It has an almost semi-matte finish. Definitely not full-on matte but not shiny like a typical cream polish. I really dug it and it was opaque in two easy coats.  24/7 was also pretty creamy and applied easily but was shinier. Daredevil had a hint of iridescent shimmer and was a really fun girly pink. Lastly, Love Sprinkles. Typically, I'm not a fan of chunky glitters or funky shaped glitters but this actually applied fairly well. It was challenging to place the hearts, as I expected, but worth the effort.  

You can find SinfulColors on all kinds of social media by clicking the links below. 

SinfulColors.com                                                                                facebook.com/sinfulcolors

twitter.com/SinfulColors_NP

instagram.com/sinfulcolorsprofessional

The products used in this post were provided for my honest review and consideration.

Press Release - Valentine's Day 2015 From SinfulColors

VALENTINE'S DAY 2015 FROM SINFULCOLORS - Flirt With Hearts

Channel your inner Cupid this Valentine's Day with the SinfulColors Flirt With Hearts collection. These eight sensuous hues are guaranteed to make hearts flutter.  With a mix of classic reds and pinks, trendy teal plus a brand new, exclusive, limited-edition heart-shaped glitter, Love Sprinkles, you're sure to find your nail polish soul mate.  The SinfulColors Flirt With Hearts collection is amorously appropriate for the biggest date night of the year or anytime you want to add a touch of flirty fun to your manicure. The SinfulColors Flirt With Hearts collection includes: 24/7: Our hottest pink  Daredevil: A pop of neon pink Decadent: Dazzling red with metallic flakes Dream On: A brilliantly induced boysenberry GoGo Girl: A sleek and sexy candy-apple red Love Sprinkles: Bubble gum pink gleaming with white hearts and flecks of glitter Pinky Glitter: Bright pink with a splash of sparkle Rise and Shine: The perfect teal     PRICE/AVAILABILITY: $1.99 each at Walgreens, Rite Aid and other mass retailers in February 2015

Holiday Selections from SinfulColors

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I have some holiday pretties from SinfulColors to share with you today!  To the best of my knowledge, none of these four are new releases but they are all currently available at Walgreens for Holiday 2014.  Here's a peek:

From left to right, two coats each: Cinderella, Ice Blue, Gold Medal, Let's Talk

As I said, I used two coats of each color.  My favorite of the four is Cinderella, a beautiful sky blue with pinkish shimmer.  I also liked Let's Talk, a pretty deep blue-leaning purple.  Gold Medal was nice enough but left visible brush strokes (bummer).  Sadly, the color I was most excited about, Ice Blue, was the biggest disappointment.  It's beautiful but soooo sheer.  Two coats, clearly, was not nearly enough for opacity.  This might work better as a layering polish, maybe over black?  I think that's how I'll try it next.

These polishes retail for $1.99 each and are available at Walgreens.

You can also visit SinfulColors on social media.
Twitter: @SinfulColorsNP
Facebook: Sinfulcolors Professional

The polishes used in this post were provided for my honest review and consideration.

Press Release - Holi-Dazzle from SinfulColors

Get Ready to be Holi-dazzled SinfulColors Holiday 2014

We're not just dreaming of a snow white Christmas - it includes a dash of silver, purple, green, a mélange of gorgeous blues, hints of gold and stunning glitter. These must-have holiday hues from SinfulColors are perfect stocking stuffers and are a sure-fire way to up your mistletoe appeal.  Dreamy shades and illuminating textures mean there's something for everyone on the list this season.  Hot metallics, flakes of dazzling glitter, sea shades swashed with silver, gushes of gold, opalescent twists in red and green and the most coveted shades of blue-from cerulean to indigo to cobalt.  Add to the list a powerful purple, the snowiest white and the perfect reds which all create a collection designed to boost your holiday spirit. Make your holiday wishes come true with these 22 radiant shades from SinfulColors for Holiday 2014: HOLIDAY FAVES Gilded: A transparent shimmer with gold & red          Ice Dream: Cerulean glitter with a translucent silver base Let's Talk: Royal purple                                              Out of this World: Perfect silver with swirls of glimmer Pine Away: Metallic glittering tree green                     Red Eye: Metallic holiday red Snow Me White: The snowiest white                          Sugar Sugar: A candy cane, red-hot red                      BLUES & HINTS OF GOLD All About You: A sheer shade glimmering with gold               Cinderella: An illuminating pastel blue Endless Blue: A deep wave of cobalt                                      Gold Medal: The perfect metallic gold Hottie: Clear azure blue twinkling with silver                           Ice Blue: Soft indigo exploding with silver sparkle              Midnight Blue: The deepest blue indulgence           DECKED WITH GLITTER FLAKES Decadent: Dazzling red metallic flakes                                          Galax-Sea: Magical green flakes                   Holiday Rebel: Green & red flakes laced with black                      Twilight Twinkles: Brilliant flakes of gold Unwrap Me: Decorative black & red flakes            OPALESCENT TOPPERS Bring It Sheer: Sheer icy green shimmer                                     Outta Space: Sheer red shimmer     PRICE/AVAILABILITY: $1.99 each exclusively at Walgreens for Holiday 2014

SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel and Sheer Lustre Glitter Topcoat

Today I'd like to share some brand new toppers from SinfulColors.  They have released two topper collections for the 2013 holiday season, Holiday Tinsel and Sheer Lustre Glitter Topcoat.  I have two polishes from each collection to show you. Feast your eyes!

I used the four polishes all over one coat of SinfulColors Simply Silver.  The newbies are, from thumb to ring finger: Spiked Ice, Cold as Ice, Glittery in Pink and Top Me Off.  The pinky features Simply Silver by itself.  I used one coat of topper on each nail.

The first two toppers, Spiked Ice and Cold as Ice, feature long strands of "tinsel" in black and white, respectively.  They are from the Holiday Tinsel collection.  To be honest, I find this type of polish a bit challenging to work with.  I have a hard time dispersing the "tinsel" evenly over the nail and it's really not my favorite look. 

I was much more excited with the two polishes from the Sheer Lustre Glitter Topcoat collection, Glittery in Pink, which features various-sized pink glitter, and Top Me Off, which features small multi-colored holo glitter.  I really LOVED these two polishes and after removing these demo swatches, I immediately re-polished all of my nails with Simply Silver and added Glittery in Pink on my accent nails.  Here's a peek!

Two coats of Simply Silver on all nails and one coat of Glittery in Pink added to ring finger.

This was my Christmas nail look and I got several compliments!

So, overall, not so thrilled with the two Holiday Tinsel polishes, LOVED the Sheer Lustre Glitter Topcoats. Both collections are available exclusively at Walgreens for $1.99 a bottle.

If you'd like to learn more about SinfulColors, check them out on social media.

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Stay tuned for more swatches to come!  

The polishes in this post were provided to me for my honest review and consideration.

SinfulColors - Selections from Mirror Metallics

I have four colors from SinfulColors new Mirror Metallics collection to share with you.  They are Simply Silver, Pine Away, Blue Steel and Purple Heart.

From pinky to thumb: Simply Silver, Pine Away, Blue Steel, Purple Heart and Simply Silver, two coats of each.

Let's cut to the chase...I...LOVE...THESE...COLORS!  I'm a huge fan of foils and these do not disappoint. The formula is thin and easy to work with and they are gorgeous and opaque in two coats.  The green does stain a bit but such is life.  I couldn't be happier with these polishes.

You can find this collection exclusively at Walgreens for the 2013 holiday season.  At a retail price of $1.99 each, you can't lose!

These polishes were provided to me for my honest review and consideration.

SinfulColors Cold Leather and Whipped

Today I have two colors from SinfulColors' new Leather Luxe collection. These polishes dry to a matte finish. I would like to share Cold Leather and Whipped. Take a look!

Cold Leather is a dark blue and Whipped, a true black. They applied with ease and dried matte in just a few minutes. I used two coats of each. I had never tried matte polishes before and I was surprised with how much I liked the results. I had heard horror stories of how quickly matte polishes chip but these lasted several days, chip-free.  

These polishes are available exclusively at Walgreens and retail for just $1.99 each.

You can visit SinfulColors on social media at:

@SinfulColors_NP on Twitter 

Sinfulcolors Professional on Facebook

These polishes were provided to me for my honest consideration and review.

SinfulColors - Treasure Chest and Emerald Envy

Today I'd like to share two beautiful new colors from SinfulColors' Crystal Crushes collection, namely Treasure Chest and Emerald Envy.  Take a peek!

I used Treasure Chest on all but the ring finger.  Ring finger is Emerald Envy.  Two coats on each nail.

I'm definitely a fan of textured polishes which is such a surprise to me.  What is neat about these particular polishes, especially Emerald Envy, is that they not only have texture but a bit of a shimmery finish.  I really liked these colors and they lasted for several days without chipping.  The only downside was that they stained my nails, badly.  But hey, such is the case for many polishes that I like, it's the nature of the beast. Despite the staining, I would recommend these for anyone who wants to try a unique take on the texture trend.  

You can check out SinfulColors on Facebook: HERE and on Twitter: HERE

These polishes were provided to me for my honest consideration. 

SinfulColors SinfulShine

Today, I'd like to share a unique new product from SinfulColors called SinfulShine.  Here's an excerpt from the official press release to give you some background on this revolutionary polish.

"The new SinfulShine™ high-gloss, high shine nail polish with Gel TechTM is a self-curing polymer formula that delivers the same high shine gloss as an acrylic UV cured gel without the hassle of a special lamp. SinfulShine™ is five times more glossy than a patent leather shoe*... now that's shine!!!"

I was sent two colors to review for you, *At Sea and * Dark Room.  Here come the pics:

At Sea, two coats, no top or base.

Dark Room, two coats, no top or base.

At Sea is a beautiful sky blue cream and Dark Room, a rich, true black.  I applied the first coat of each with ease.  However, by the second coat, I found the polish seemed thicker and slightly more challenging to work with.  Coverage turned out even though and they both shine like crazy. I removed At Sea after several days (after giving my mom a pedi which screwed it up) but so far, I've had Dark Room on for three days with only one tiny chip.  I'm anxious to see how long this mani will last.  I also have to say, the removal for At Sea was probably the easiest of any polish I've tried in ages.  Just simple acetone remover and ONE cotton round for all ten nails.

This polish comes in 32 shades and is available exclusively at Walgreens.  With a retail price of $2.99, it's certainly well worth the money.

Feel free to learn more about SinfulColors by checking them out on social media.  

Twitter: @SinfulColors_NP

Facebook: Sinfulcolors Professional

*Disclosure: Where indicated by an asterisk, the product(s) in this post were provided to me by the company for review. Please click my disclosure tab for further information.

Press Release - SinfulColors POPTastic Summer 2012 collection

A Seriously POPtastic Summer Collection from SINFULCOLORS

Iconic imagery. Bold brights. That's the message this season as the SinfulColorsPOPTastic Summer 2012 collection pops up everywhere, from pointers to pinkies. These eight eye-popping, jaw-dropping, tip-delighting, pop culture hues take pop beyond an artistic style to a lifestyle that's all the rage. Envision lots of pizazz with super-shiny polish, a whole new way to express yourself, compliments of SinfulColors. The POPtastic collection of 8 shockingly rich color meets serious shine fromSinfulColors includes: Citrine: A bold, but wonderfully wearable, slice of juicy delight Why Not: A matte turquoise that pops Let's Meet: Sunshine at its finest Outrageous: A poppy, fresh bubble-gum shade Energetic Red: A classic fire engine red Exotic Green: Move over Grover, a take on the classic tree & plant inspired shade Dressed To Kill: Hello Kitty never had it so good with this shade of pink Clementine: Everything a citrus fruit should be: juicy, bright and zesty SinfulColors surpasses the masses with more than 150 amazing shades of nail polish, including the above-mentioned shades. All hues are available for $1.99 at major drug and mass-market stores nationwide such as Target & Walgreens, by calling 1-800-448-0763 or online at www.walgreens.com.

A Little News and a Little Swatch

Meow, kittens!  Just a quick fyi to let you all know that I probably won't be posting for the next 12 days or so.  My mom is coming down from NY for a visit, yay, so I will be pretty busy doing "Mom" stuff.  ;)  I will miss you guys but I will be back, probably going through miserable Mom withdrawals, sometime around March 13th and I'll definitely need some comforting.  Until then, I leave you with this:

I have been hearing about the elusive SinfulColors Green Ocean for the better part of a year and pouting about never having found myself a bottle.  Well, lo and behold, the folks at SinfulColors were kind enough to re-release this fabulous polish this year.  I decided to peruse my local Walgreens and was lucky enough to find a bottle.  I layered it on top of my existing Barielle Blackened Bleu mani (see previous post) and I love the results.  This fabulous green and blue flakie is definitely worth the hype.  It's a bit lumpy, as most flakies are, but not TOO bad of a top coat eater (I added a coat of Gelous) and I am so happy I have it!

Until next time, know that I absolutely love and appreciate all of you for spending time with me on this humble blog.  It really means so much!

See you soon!

xoxo,

K

SinfulColors Holiday 2011 - Wish

I recently received the SinfulColors holiday 2011 collection, Wish, to review for you.  It features five polishes and two nail art polishes.  Here they are, for your viewing pleasure.

The colors, from thumb to pinky, are Sugar Sugar, Last Chance, Midnight Blue, Daddy's Girl and Out of This World.

Here they are again, with their corresponding bottles, indoors, with flash.

I must begin by saying that I already had several of these colors in my polish stash.  I'm guessing that they are being re-marketed for the holidays as they certainly work together as a jewel-toned collection.  I found them quite easy to work with.  Sugar Sugar and Midnight Blue I would characterize as deeply pigmented and completely opaque in two coats with just a hint of shimmer.  Last Chance was equally pigmented and opaque in two coats but is a true cream.  Daddy's Girl has a bit of sparkle and seems more of a jelly finish to me, far more sheer than the three previously mentioned.  Out of This World is also more sheer and kind of a pearly silver, if that makes sense.  I liked this one very much and I think it would be nice as a layering polish as well. 

These are the two nail art colors, Fashionista (silver) and Flower Girl (gold), striped over Sugar Sugar.

The nail art colors, once again, with their corresponding bottles.

I've got to say, I am not skilled at nail art in any way, shape or form.  I don't even attempt it often, due to my lack of skill.  However, even in my challenged state, I found these two nail art polishes SOOOO easy to apply.  The long thin brushes gave me a great deal of control and I have to say, I'm pretty impressed with how my striping turned out.  To my eye, Fashionista is a true glitter and Flower Girl more a sparkly shimmer and I really enjoyed using them and look forward to attempting more nail art with them in the future.  Definitely a great choice for beginning nail artists!

Now a bit of the business.  The following is an excerpt from SinfulColors' press materials:

"SinfulColors surpasses the masses with more than 150 amazing shades of nail polish including the above-mentioned shades.  All hues are available for $1.99 at major drug and mass-market stores nationwide, by calling 1-800-448-0763 or online at www.walgreens.com."

What do you think?  Which shades are your favorites?  Your thoughts are always welcomed!

xoxo,

K

Lucky Ducky!

I don't know why it has taken me so long to post about this but better late than never, right? I have to say, without straying too far into maudlin territory (that, of course, is saved for my "all-around" blog, Kari On, should you wish to learn more), the past year and a half or so has been a particularly trying time for me, for many reasons. However, in the midst of my sturm and drang, there have been some exceedingly bright moments and receiving a surprise care package last Monday from one of my besties, Tara, was certainly one of those moments. Here is what I received:

I had NO idea when Tara posted a mischievous giggle on my facebook page that I was in for such a treat. This box contained many "Mardi Gras-type" beaded necklaces (from Louisiana, natch), tons of Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs (which she well-knew are my favorite candies) and twelve, yes TWELVE, beautiful SinfulColors polishes. Here is a better shot of the polishes, arranged "lovingly" to thank my sweet friend for her amazing kindness and generosity.

The colors (starting with the dark reddish color and working around the heart) are: Merlot, Show Me the Way, Mint Apple, Aqua, What's Your Name, Daddy's Girl, Purple Diamond, Bali Mist, Jamboree, Pink Forever, Pinky Glitter, Out of This World, Opal Glitter and Snow Me White. I haven't swatched these yet, aside from on my nail wheel, but when I do, you'll see 'em first. I truly don't know what I did to deserve such a sweet and thoughtful gesture but I am so thankful for it. Finally, here is a shot of the overall booty.

I'm not sure if she is following this blog or not but wow, she is awesome. Am I a lucky ducky or what?

Swatch Madness!

Yes ladies (and gents, in the event that any ever decide to follow me), it's an all-out Swatchapalooza! I finally broke down two days ago and spent the whopping $5.00 (if you know me, you know that even $5.00 constitutes a "whopping" purchase, these days) on one year's membership to the Sally Beauty Club. If you're not familiar, for that $5.00 you receive a discount on everything Sally Beauty Supplies sells (off regular prices) AND (this was the kicker for me) you receive a $5.00 credit to spend starting the very next day after you join. So, basically, you reap the rewards of membership almost immediately. Theoretically, you could go in, plunk down your five spot, spend NOTHING else that day, return the next day, choose a $5.00 item, and get it for free. Then you also get the awesome benefit of discounted pricing for a WHOLE YEAR and if you spend $25.00 in a month, you'll receive a 15% off coupon to use the next month (if I'm not mistaken. I'm a Sally Club newbie so I think I've got this all right.)

Anywho, I decided recently that I wanted to purchase color wheels so I could swatch my entire polish stash. Since the wheels are $5.99 for a pack of 10 at Sally ($5.39 with the club card), I bought my membership on Monday, went back yesterday with my $5.00 credit and bought my wheels for a whopping $.42 (including tax). PAR-TAY! I swatched most of my collection last night and finished it off today. I actually posted on a polish Facebook page (Zoya, to be exact) asking for advice on how people generally organized their wheels (sorted by brand, color family, etc., how many coats, you know, the important stuff) and found that it's about a 50/50 split between those who sort by brand and those who sort by color family. At first I couldn't decide but I finally realized that, for me, it was best to sort by brand. This way, I can add more colors as I purchase them and my OCD tendencies won't kick in when, gasp, the colors go from light to dark and back again, lol. Now they're laid out simply by brand and it won't cause me heart palpitations when red is followed by green, then purple and maybe even back to red again. Whew! I'll post better shots of the wheels in small groups below. Enjoy!

Easter Egg-y Goodness!

Even though Easter is almost a month away, I figure there's never a wrong time for a pastel Easter Egg-y mani. For this one, I used a variety of brands. The pink is SinfulColors Easy Going, yellow is China Glaze Lemon Fizz, green is China Glaze Re-Fresh Mint, blue is OPI What's With the Catitude and lavender is China Glaze Light as Air. I applied two coats of each color with my usual base of Mystic Nails (which I'm almost completely out of, *tear*). I actually won the three CG colors in a contest thrown by a friend for her youtube channel. I fell in love with their lovely smooth application right away. I've always been partial to pastels so these colors were quite a wonderful treat. Because I am also crazy for rainbows, I knew right away I had to seek out and find a pink and blue to compliment the other three, knowing that they were born to be skittled. After quite the extensive search, I decided on the SinfulColors and OPI selections. (You'd be surprised how difficult it was to find a nice, opaque baby pink and baby blue.) I'm really quite pleased with how this turned out and I hope you like it, too! I will DEFINITELY be repeating this mani and since my color choices are never dictated by seasons, I'll be as likely to do it in the middle of November as I am in the spring.