Revlon

So I bought two new shades, both from the Revlon collection, their called Ocean Breeze and Midnight Affair. Midnight Affair is a really dark blue color. I really liked this one. It goes on really rich, like you dont need two coats. Ocean Breeze is from the new Scented Collection. It is a turquoise color.

You are apparently supposed to be able to smell a certain scent once the polish dries. I didnt smell anything. It smelled like nail polish to me. It also went on pretty opaque, a second coat was not needed, although I did apply one.

I purchased them at Walmart, my second home, the price was something like $3.86 a piece. Here are some photos. Also, just for fun, I applied OPI's Black Shatter on top of Ocean Breeze.

 

I didnt apply a top coat with the Black Shatter, I normally use like a glitter clear polish. It does dry matte, so a top coat is needed.

Texas Collection Pt. 1

What I like about the first half of this collection, it forced me to look pass the color in the bottle. My eyes are naturally attracted to shimmers and glitters, shiny shades. The first half of this collection, although does offer shimmers, also has some cremes. Looking at the shades prior to putting them on, I just knew I was not going to like them. I was a bit surprised!

The first half of the collection is half cremes and half shimmers. Really giving props to Texas. If I had to pick a favorite from this collection it would definitely be IT'S TOTALLY FORT WORTH IT.  As you will see, it is a really pretty silver shimmer and I think it looks amazing on white tips.

Each swatch is 2 coats, except for AUSTIN-TATIOUS TURQUOISE, it has 3 coats.

**DISCLAIMER- this collection was sent to me by the PR company for a unbiased review. **

 

The collection is now available for purchase at professional salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillards, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret and ULTA. They retail for $8.50($10.95 CAN).

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Texas Collection Pt. 2

This is the second half of the OPI Texas Collection. These are the new sorbet finishes.  They are semi translucent. They have an incredible shine. I didn't use a top coat at all. You know how they have lip stains, this is what these shades remind me of. Kind of like a stain for your nails. I do have a favorite from this collection, I am loving me some Too Hot Pink To Hold Em.  I am really feeling that color. I love OPI because they are always on top of the nail polish game. Beautiful colors and some serious staying power. In fact I am wearing Too Hot Pink To Hold Em on my toes, I have had it on for some weeks and let me tell you, it's still looking good.

Ok, so per OPI to apply the sorbet colors you are to all ten fingers without doubling up, start from the pinky of one hand and ending on the pinky finger of the other. Wait until it drys and apply a second coat. Each of these swatches have 2 coats.

**DISCLAIMER-THIS COLLECTION WAS SENT TO ME COURTESY OF THE PR COMPANY FOR OPI FOR AN UNBIASED REVIEW**

The collection is available now at professional salons including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillards, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret and ULTA. They retail for $8.50($10.95CAN).

www.opi.com

Teenage Dream

Ok, I am revamping Beautifully Polished Up. To tell you the truth, I was going back and fourth but I figured if I want my blog to be taken serious then I need to put in the time to make it the best I know how.

Now on to the first collection on the new blog. This is the Katy Perry Collection from OPI. I have had this collection for a little bit. It is courtesy of OPI. I really like this collection, which is surprising because it is a little girlie. It is introducing Black Shatter, which is an awesome finish. I really can't pick a favorite from this collection, simply because I really do like them all!

Each swatch is 2 coats.

The Katy Perry Collection is available now at professional salons including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillards, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret and ULTA. They retail for $8.50($10.95 CAN)

www.opi.com

The Royal Wedding

Ok, so I know I said that Fashion 24/7 was not longer, but you have got to be crazy if you thought I was just going to let today go by without one post about the Royal Wedding! Like most of the world, I was watching as HRH Prince William took Catherine as his wife. No, I didn’t stay up until 3AM my time, I recorded, and I for one thought the wedding was beautiful and I truly think they make a beautiful couple. Now, in the three hours it took before the actual ceremony was to begin (11AM London time) I began to notice a lot of very fashionable hats arriving at the Abby. And what would the Royal Wedding be without great hats. My favorite was Victoria Beckham’s while others were waiting to see what HM Queen Elizabeth II would be rockin’. I was definitely not disappointed by the hat fanfare. HRH Catherine looked stunning in her wedding gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Sarah also design the dress Kate wore as her evening gown. Make up was flawless (I will be posting "how to"). I have put together some photos of my favorite hats and fascinators for your viewing pleasure, as well as some other favorite photos from the wedding. Enjoy!

***This black and white photo, taken by Mario Testino, is my absolute favorite of the two***

Miriam Gonzalez Durantez

Miriam sporting an orange floral fascinator.

Carole Middleton

MOB Carole Middleton looks great in her Jane Corbett sky blue hat.

HM Queen Elizabeth II

All the world waited to see what colors the Queen would be wearing, here she is in her yellow hat.

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York

Princess Eugenie works it out in a pale pink hat while her sister Princess Beatrice wore a blue feath and dragon headpiece.

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson

Tara looks great in royal blue rosette fascinator.

Camilla Parker Bowles

Duchess Camilla arrives in a Philip Treacy design.

HRH Catherine, Duchess of Campbridge

Here is a front and back view of HRH's wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

Invitation

Didn't get your invite? Neither did I. But here is what the invites look like had we gotten ours.

Kate's Second Dress

After the wedding, Kate slipped into something just as stunning. Here she is in another Sarah Burton design.

The First Public Kiss

Victoria Beckham

Victoria arrive is a headpiece that only Posh Spice could pull off. She looked stunning.

A Prince and his Princess

Man and Wife

William and Kate

This is rumored to be the photo on the programs. I love this photo of them.

Zara Phillips, Daughter of Anne

April Is Child Abuse Awareness Month

April 1st kicked off Child Abuse Awareness Month. Different people are doing their part in spreading awareness. Now, you dont have to wait until April to begin spreading the word, you can do it all year long. Since getting back into polishing my nails, I did a nail design turn convo starter.

So the plan, someone admires my nails they want to know what the ribbon is for, thats when I tell them its for child abuse awareness and the convo begins. The plan is to create a different nail art weekly. I have another in mind that I will be posting on Beautifully Polished Up this up coming week. In the mean time, there are some fab fb pages dedicated to awareness, as well as my own blog Faces Of Angels. I know this is a fashion blog, but child abuse/neglect is NEVER a good look.