OPI: Gwen Stefani Holiday Collection, part 2 of 2

Hi Monkeys! I have the second part of the Gwen Stefani collection from this past holiday season. The first part (most of the reds) are HERE. You could probably still find these. The second part is full of great polishes, check them out!

 Black small hex glitters mingled with large and small hex iridescent glitters in a clear base make for some shiny nails!

More after the jump!

OPI: Gwen Stefani - holiday 2014 swatches, part 1

Hi Monkeys, Happy New Year! I have the first part of the very large polish collection from Gwen Stefani that was released for the holiday 2014 season.
Here we go!

A red creme that is a bit jelly and has a some orange intentions

A true red creme that is a show stopper with blue undertones!

A true red that isn't quite a creme but not a jelly.. just squishy fun

A stunning red shimmer creme with fantastic glass flecks of goodness

A deep red\maroon crelly.. not really a creme, not really a jelly

A deep rich purple with a hint of shimmer, love this one!

A super dark purple\red\burgundy creme

 A deep forest green creme with amazing coverage

These are just a few of the new Gwen Stefani colors... more in another post. So far, there are lots... LOTS of reds.. makes sense because it's Gwen's signature color but.. may be a little over kill on the reds.. unless you really love reds. Personally, I can only wear warm colored reds so I'm biased :)

*press samples*

Merry Christmas Mani (and my dog!)

Merry Christmas from The Manicured Monkey and Cooper-claus!

Pure Ice: Holiday 2014 swatches

Pure Ice has done it again with a great holiday collection of sparkling top coats! I layered most over black so you can see the gold to green sheen it has in the clear base. I love the formula for these and they're perfect for New Years and even Valentine's Day and St. Patty's day! 

Bling On the Holidays : Pale Champagne Gold polish with 14k gold hex glitter 

Gold Peppermints:  Icy rose champagne polish with light pink hex glitter 

Feelin Ornamental: Tree green with gold hex glitter 

Pure Icicles: Silver Polish with White hex glitter  

Santa Merry Me: Iridescent reddish gold polish melody with red  hex glitter

Winter Blues: Iridescent Ice blue and pale gold polish with blue hex glitter

 Santa Merry Me and Feelin Ornamental layered over black, very Christmasy!

Pure Ice’s salon-inspired, long wear formula will keep your mani in tip top shape during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. (SRP $1.97)  Available at Walmart stores nationwide.

*press samples*

Zoya: Wishes- Holiday\Winter 2014

Hi monkeys! I have the Winter\Holiday 2014 Zoya collection for you today! These are out now and available HERE for $9 and $10 for the Pixies. There's a Pixie that compliments each regular polish and I've used that as undercoats for the Pixie color. Check it out, great holiday gift idea!

A periwinkle frost that's a dream to apply in 2 coats!

A darker true blue pixie dust with silver and holographic glitters!

A perfect deep purple that flashes gold and red hues, love this one!

A perfect grape purple Pixie with silver and holo glitters

The perfect black creme polish!

The one and only black Pixie Dust and it has holo glitters!!

*press samples*

NYC and Sally Hansen (catch up posts!)

Hey Monkeys! Today I have some catch up posts for you from Halloween\Thanksgiving.. sorry it's so late, but you can still check out the colors :) NYC had some great colors for Halloween\Fall which included a top coat called Rock Muse that was a transparent black base mixed with some super shiny silver hex glitters throughout.I am not affRED and Animal Instinct are this great deep burgundy and opaque medium orange cremes, respectively. Application is always great on these and you can't beat the price point from NYC ($1.99)!

Sally Hansen also released some Fuzzy Coat polishes for Halloween but if you can still find them (or any other of their fuzzy coats), go for it! I layered Fur-ankenstein (bright lime green and black small bar glitter) and Witch-ful Thinking (pumpkin orange and black small bar glitter) over white polish and I love the small bar glitter. Normally with bar glitter your nails look like they are furry and need to have a haircut, but when the small bars are done right, it looks interesting rather than disturbing. The Fuzzy Coat line retails for $5.99 and you can leave it without a top coat if you want a bit of texture. 

*samples provided*

Pure Ice: Holiday Collection 2014

Shades from Left to Right:

• Santa Merry Me: Iridescent reddish gold polish melody with red  hex glitter
• Winter Blues: Iridescent Ice blue and pale gold polish with blue hex glitter
• Gold Peppermints:  Icy rose champagne polish with light pink hex glitter
• Pure Icicles: Silver Polish with White hex glitter
• Bling On the Holidays : Pale Champagne Gold polish with 14k gold hex glitter

Pure Ice’s salon-inspired, long wear formula will keep your mani in tip top shape during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. (SRP $1.97)  Available at Walmart stores nationwide.

Zoya: Wishes - Holiday 2014

Wishes really do come true with this magical new nail polish collection for Winter/Holiday 2014! Zoya Wishes** is a densely pigmented assortment featuring both traditional and Magical PixieDust formulas in coordinating color combinations that can be worn alone or combined into stunning combinations, no matter how you wear them, this collection delivers a fanciful way to celebrate the season!

·          ZP766 - NORI: Sapphire blue Magical PixieDust* with holographic hex glitter, perfect for any holiday festivity.

·      ZP767 - THEA: Deep amethyst Magical PixieDust* with an orchid flash, packed full of party-ready holographic hex glitter.

·      ZP768 - IMOGEN: Black crystal Magical PixieDust* with holographic hex glitter, just add an LBD and you’re off!

·          ZP769 - PRIM: Velvet blue metallic, with a full coverage, high-density pigment and buttery smooth application.

·          ZP770 - HAVEN: True holiday plum liquid metal with a thin vein of orchid for added brilliance.

·          ZP771 - WILLA: Full-coverage, onyx black cream.

* Zoya Magical PixieDust is textured, matte and sparkling. No base coat and top coat required.

PRE-ORDER STARTS 10/20/14!
SHIPPING DATE 11/01/14.

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$9 (US) Standard Colors
$10 (US)  - PixieDust Colors

Available in top salons, spas and on zoya.com 

OPI: Gwen Stefani Holiday 2014- press release

Gwen Stefani Joins OPI to Release 18 New Limited Edition Holiday Nail Lacquers

          OPI announces the launch of 18 new limited edition holiday nail lacquers inspired by No Doubt singer/songwriter and L.A.M.B. designer Gwen Stefani. This seasonal collection includes an assortment of red, maroon, burgundy, and forest green hues, along with shimmer-packed silver, gold and black shades.

“During the holiday season, women adopt a more glamorous beauty look,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder & Brand Ambassador. “OPI’s 18 new shades are inspired by Gwen’s edgy, sophisticated style. There are several rich, warm reds – Gwen’s signature color – deep, jewel-toned amethyst, garnet and emerald, as well as silver and gold. I recommend wearing these festive nail lacquers to instantly accessorize party dresses and elegant winter-wear.

“Gwen Stefani Holiday for OPI also includes an array of unique glitters in shades of black and white, with iridescent and chrome accents,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “The holidays are all about indulgence, and these sparkly shades epitomize luxury!” 

Just BeClaus

This magnificent maroon came into my life just in the “nick” of time.

Kiss Me – or Elf!

There’s no denying the allure of this amorous red violet.

I Carol About You

I just fa-la-la-la-love this deep royal purple!

Christmas Gone Plaid

I sure am plaid I found this tree-mendous forest green.

In a Holidaze

I’m dizzy-in-love with this maroon beauty.

Love is Hot and Coal

Turn the heat up with this deep grayish brown.

Fashion a Bow

So busy – all tied-up today loving this bright reddish-orange!

Cinnamon Sweet

Sugar and spice…this deep, warm red is everything nice.

What’s Your Point-settia?

So what if I think this is the one truly perfect holiday red?

Red Fingers & Mistletoes

This smooch-worthy red shimmer is holiday-perfect.

First Class Desires

This mélange of gold and eggplant shimmer is #1 on my wish list.

Sleigh Parking Only

Tell the valet to take good care of this exclusive dark burgundy.

Rollin’ in Cashmere

Wooln’t you just love wearing this warm, luxurious gold?

Unfrost My Heart

The shimmery cool glamour of this gleaming silver is beyond hot!

I’ll Tinsel You In

Black and white confetti and fine glitter adorn this ornamental glitter.

Snow Globetrotter

Shake up your world with this glitter swirling with white and rainbow flakes.

Comet in the Sky

Iridescent beams and midnight black create cosmic art in this glitter.

So Elegant

Black and chrome confetti add sophisticated drama to this glitter.

Gwen Stefani Holiday nail lacquer shades each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Gwen Stefani Holiday will be available October 2014, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, beautybrands.com, Chatters, Dillard’s, Regis, ULTA and ulta.com for $9.50 ($11.50 CAN) suggested retail for each nail lacquer.

            For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter and Instagram @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July to everyone who celebrates it! I have been rocking this mani all week, I originally designed it for the US Men's World Cup soccer team on Tuesday and have kept it on because well... it's kinda rad.

 I started with a white base on all the nails because I wasn't sure which way I was going... for the blue I used Zoya Ling which isn't  a perfect American blue but I like that it's lighter in color. The red is Coca-Cola Red from OPI and the white is the amazing Finger Paints Paper Mache. I added some chevron stripes using vinyls as templates then pulled out the rhinestones! I went a bit overboard on my index finger but that was the first one I did so I didn't know any better :)  I like the way the 3 silver stars look on my ring finger. On my right hand I have everything opposite, so I have 3 blue nails and 2 chevron striped. I love doing this when wearing a skittle mani, makes it more interesting to opposite the pattern. I have a few more for you that I'll keep posting over the weekend... it is after all, a holiday weekend full of slacking :)

OPI: Sheer Tints - St. Patty's Day Mani

Hi Monkeys, I have a St. Patty's Day Mani using the OPI Sheer Tints for you. The OPI Sheer Tints are top coats that are jelly like and add a bit of a squishy factor to your mani. 
I created a green beer inspired mani using I'm Never Amberrassed with I Can Teal You Like Me. 

I used the Bundle Monster holiday set for the stamps and then added gold glitter hexes on the pot of gold with a touch of the yellow tint on the clover. All this started with a base of OPI Alpine Snow. 

Here they all are over white and overlapped in pairs. 

There are 4 colors total and are layered in the following combos:
Index:  Be Magentale with Me, Don't Violet Me Down
Middle: Be Magentale, I Can Teal You Like Me
Ring: I’m Never Amberrassed, I Can Teal You Like Me
Little:  I'm Never Amberrassed, Be Magentale

You can see some over lap create better colors than others (note ring and little finger).

*press sample*

St. Patrick's Day 2014

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! I have a simple mani for you today. I used Bettina Mojito for the green and Zoya Gilty which is their gold flake top coat. I did a void using a shamrock nail vinyl for a little fun. The vinyl did not want to come off the base coat so it pulled a bit. I also wish that Gilty had less clear base in it so that more flakes would go on the nail. I did one swipe then ended up with the dab method to get more flakes out. Overall, it's a simple mani that's pretty cute for St. Patty's Day.

SinfulColors: Holiday Collection- Tinsel & Sheer Lustre Glitter Topcoat- swatches

Hi Monkeys, I have good stuff for you today. SinfulColors has some pretty wonderful toppers out now and I have a few of them to show you. First up is Silver Rainbows- a silver holographic glitter bar polish in a clear coat. This one leaves just the right amount of glitter on the nail, I did one coat, no need to dab. Also over black I chose Girl's Bestfriend. A clear base loaded with small pretty raspberry glitter with a few sparse blue glitters. This was one coat over black, so I bet two coats would make it opaque. Onto my white base, I put Spiked Ice, a shredded matte black glitter. I love this look, it has little pieces along with the regular bars and the contrast over white is a win for me. Top Me Off is another dense glitter but this time small blue, silver and holographic pieces in this one. I blurred the picture so you could see how they look at a quick glance. Top Me Off is incredibly sparkly plus the holo glitter in it makes it eye catching.
Overall, I'm impressed with these four from the Holiday Collection (out now) and SinfulColors are affordable and easy to find, so it's a polish line. To see the other colors, check out the original press release.

SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel & Sheer Lustre Glitter Topcoat, $1.99 exclusively at Walgreens for Holiday 2013. *press sample*

SinfulColors: Holiday 2013- press release

HOLIDAY 2013 FROM SINFULCOLORS Deck Your Nails With Tints of Tinsel

Holiday is the time to shine. Embellish the little black dress with glitz and glimmer collections from SinfulColors that put you in the spotlight for the New Year. Decide deliberately, decorate decadently. Holiday Tinsel - Bring on the bling! These Holiday Tinsel shades from SinfulColorsoffer a festive flourish that's worth celebrating. Each holiday-inspired shade is infused with glitter that gives nails a just-tinseled touch. Choose from six shimmery shades for all-out shine: Silver Rainbows: Slivers of silver        Spiked Ice: Black dazzle                 Pink Icicles: Confetti concoction         Cold As Ice: Winter white                      Tinsel Town: Blue sparkle                   Gold Tinsel: The gift of gold Sheer Lustre Glitter Topcoat - These glitter shades are designed to be worn over any SinfulColors nail polish to add extra bling to any look. Choose from six sheer glittery topcoats designed to transform your fave shades to instant glitz and glam: 24 Karat: Gold Gilt                                        Diamonds Are Forever: Silver confetti Top Me Off: Prismatic Frills                         Girls Best Friend: Pink Baubles Sapphired Up: Turquoise glitz                   Glittery in Pink: Psychedelic Blush SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel & Sheer Lustre Glitter Topcoat, $1.99 exclusively at Walgreens for Holiday 2013.

Christmas Winter Challenge: Christmas Food (Gingerbread Men using GA41)

Mmm, gingerbread men... Happy December everyone! I used OPI Cajun Shrimp from the Take Ten mini set.. it's a great coraly red creme. Then I stamped gingerbread men twice, once using Milani Black Swift and then in a Milani Gold... My middle finger was stamped with black first and then gold... looks too confusing so I changed it and you can see the gingerbread men much better when the gold goes down first. My accent is just gold and doesn't stand out that much. This may be better with a more true darker red underneath but I like the layering of the same stamp. Everyone's manis after the jump!

Seriously love this mani. In my quest to recreate pinterest winter manis, I came across this one. I really love gray, white and glitter together. I am a huge fan of mixed media as I like to call it (really it's just mixed patterns and ways of nail art). I used quite a few polishes in this mani but here's the rundown:
Index- Zoya Dove, Middle\little- OPI Alpine Snow, Ring- London. The glitter is OPI Snowflakes in the Air  and I stamped with Essie No Place Like Chrome using the Bundle Monster Holiday plates. I forget where the snowman came from but he's stamped using Milani White On The Spot. Whew, lots of polishes in this mani but it's super cute and I love the Pixie Dust on my thumb and ring finger. Plus, I'm a sucker for a good gray, silver and white mani for the winter.

Winter Challenge: Holiday Colors- dotticure!

My winter giveaway is open still. Each day you can vote for your favorite mani and it enters you in the giveaway. 

Hi Monkeys, for today's Winter Challenge I did a Christmasy dotticure. I started with a base of SinfulColors Gold Medal, matted, followed by Zoya Holly and Rekha as dots joined with Essie No Place Like Chrome for silver dots. I am really liking this mani because of the matted gold polish... amazing.  It's a simple nail art idea to do for the holidays and looks like you've spent more time on it than you have. Be sure to check out everyone else's manis after the jump!

Winter Challenge: Winter Nature

Today's theme for the Winter Challenge is "winter nature". I re-created a pin from Pinterest. Thhis mani is similar, I know you've seen it if you browse Pinterest for nail art .. she's holding a Starbucks holiday cup....
I started with two coats of  SinfulColors Red Eye (love this red metallic shimmer), then painted white hills, a tree and dotted some snow using OPI Alpine Snow (how appropriate). I dotted the top of the tree with Gold Medal from SinfulColors (this one's amazing to stamp with) and highlighted some areas with my favorite silver glitter- Sally Hansen's Celeb City. Simple mani, cute contrast. Be sure to peek at everyone else's manis after the jump !

SinfulColors: Mirrored Metallics - swatches

Hi Monkeys, today I have a reminder for you that my winter giveaway is live and just voting gives you entries to win prizes, including HTFs or Stamping Plates. 

I have swatches for you today of 4 of the new SinfulColors Mirrored Metallics.  These are pretty great, they stamp, dry fast, are affordable and easy to find (also available now!).

Here's a swatch of Gold Medal with a matte top coat. Pretty fabulous right?! I'll have more manis using these, including some stamping so keep an eye out.

All the colors include:

Pine Away: A glittery X-mas tree green

Red Eye: A sprinkle of crimson by candlelight

Purple Heart: A royal rush of rich purple

Gold Medal: A golden, glimmery goddess

Blue Steel: A brilliant blue gush of gift-wrap

Triple Platinum: A light shade of lilac tinted with tinsel  

Simply Silver: A sparkling ornamental shade of silver (not shown)

SinfulColors Mirror Metallics, $1.99 exclusively at Walgreens for Holiday 2013.

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Zoya: Dream Boxes- limited quantity

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ZPDRMBX1306 - Zoya Warm Wishes: includes Zoya Maria Luisa, Sarah and Asia.
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ZPDRMBX1308 - Zoya Ice is Nice: includes Zoya Ziv, FeiFei and Daul.
ZPDRMBX1309 - Zoya Rosey Cheeks: includes Zoya Kerry, Tinsley and Bobbi.
ZPDRMBX1310 - Zoya Cozy Cashmere: includes Zoya Nyx, Vespa and Godiva.
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