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Some corals…

I have some corals for you today… NYX – Sorbet is, according to Wikipedia, a true coral shade with a slight pink tint to it. It has tiny green shimmer, which is an interesting combination with a coral base. The shimmer is really discrete, but it adds some depth to the shade. The picture shows … Read more

Champagne trio

Today I present to you – champagne trio: I compared two of my polishes: S-he 230 Aqua shine in OPI Glamour Game (Holiday in Toyland collection) to Maestras OPI I Only Drink Champagne. First to join our little family was OPI Glamour Game. I bought it in mini size as part of the Tiny Toybox … Read more

Project “eyebrows”

We all know eyebrows are essential for the perfect look. Since I don’t belong in the group of women with perfect eyebrows, I have to define them. For couple of years I used Dior Eyebrow Pencil and I was quite happy with it … well, except the price, of course. Gejba showed me Essence Eyebrow … Read more

Catrice – Mystic Red

Catrice – Mystic Red is a gorgeous deep red shade with lots of medium sized golden shimmer. It’s a shade from the 60 seconds line. In the bottle there are 6ml and in this line the brushes are a bit wider. I am not a huge fan of wide brushes and nothing has change with … Read more

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, UDPPS and TF Shadow Insurance

Since I have very oily eyelids, I’m constantly in search of perfect eyeshadow base. My last shopping spree brought 2 new primers in my collection – Urban Decay Eyeshadow Potion Sin and Too Faces Shadow Insurance. I already have Urban Decay Primer Potion. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion and UDPPS: I wondered which of the … Read more

My lipsticks

Nail polishes are not my only obsession. My passion are also lipsticks. I’m not a big fan of very pigmented lipsticks – I like those you can apply and apply and apply and still don’t look as a clown. Lets look at first sight prettiest, but more demanding for application and wear. You’ll be needing … Read more

Nude shades are on their way

It seems this spring nude shades are in. I consider this a boring trend. There are just too many sheer nudes out there. And a sheer nude is just doubly boring. But there are also some interesting opaque nudes. I’ve selected a few of them for you. Essie – Nude Attitude is an odd shade … Read more

Smells like spring…

It seems this spring nude shades are in. I consider this a boring trend. There are just too many sheer nudes out there. And a sheer nude is just doubly boring. But there are also some interesting opaque nudes. I’ve selected a few of them for you. Essie – Nude Attitude is an odd shade … Read more