Here Comes The Bride.....

As beautiful and emotional as weddings can be, everyone knows the star of the show is the bride and her wedding dress. Nothing will bring a tear to a M.O.B faster then seeing her daughter in that speacial dress.

For her Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Couture Bridal Collection, Ines Di Santo has drawn her inspiration from the beautiful city of Florence to bring forth a collection that is feminine and exquisite.The collection is classic. A beautifull work of art. From full skirts to mermaids, this collection embodies the elements of Florence.

Check out the gallery of Ines' collection.

Alessandria

Bari

Barletta

Calabria

Campania

Como

Ferarra

Florence

Genova

Lucca

Malfi

Milano

Modena

Napoli

Novara

Rimini

Roma

Sicilia

Siena

Sorento

Tivoli

Tuscany

Venezia

Verona

Nice Stems

The two collections I got were Nice Stems and Glam Slam! England( which I will show in a separate post). I couldnt wait to get the swatching on. So I will not hold up this post with ramblings.

This first set of swatches is from the Nice Stems collection. This collection is a set of beautiful pinks and have names like Play the Peonies, Come to Poppy, Be A Dahlia Wont You? and I Lily Love you. Each color is beautiful. My favorite from this collection is Be A Dahlia Wont You?

**DISCLAIMER: THIS PRODUCT WAS SENT TO ME BY THE PR AGENCY FOR REVIEW**

Be A Dahlia Wont You?

Come To Poppy

I Lily Love You

Play The Peonies

Be A Dahlia Wont You?

Grape...Set...Match

I normally dont design all my nails I only do my ringfinger and that was the idea but I decided to do the whole hand. I used the Seche Vite again, to see if it is as bad as I think it is. Plus I dont wanna jerk off the money.

Each tip has two coats. I used Kiss Nail Art for the freehand work. Enjoy.

Miss Universe Collection

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OPI Launches Limited Edition

Miss Universe Lacquers

Pageant-pretty nail lacquers in the new Miss Universe by OPI promotion give fingers and toes added glitz and glamour.  Featuring four shades packed with shimmer and sparkle, these limited edition colors capture the energy of the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE^® competition, to be held September 12, 2011, in São Paulo, Brazil.

“Miss Universe is the most popular and publicized beauty pageant in the world,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “We are excited to partner with the Miss Universe Organization, whose contestants provided so much inspiration for rich, high-fashion color.”

With shades ranging from berry and golden pink to electric blue and glittery silver, Miss Universe by OPI provides high-shine lacquers.

The Miss Universe Organization named OPI its official nail care sponsor this June.  Additionally, Weiss-Fischmann will be a judge for the 2011 Miss USA^® pageant, a precursor to the Miss Universe competition.

Miss Universe by OPI Nail Lacquers contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.  This limited-edition promotion will be available beginning August 2011 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for  $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

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Congeniality is My Middle Name

And berry-wine shimmer is what I do best!

Crown Me Already!

A sassy silver sparkle that knows what it’s worth.

It’s MY Year

It’s about time for this champagne-rose to shine!

Swimsuit…Nailed It!

An itsy bitsy teenie weenie vibrant shiny-blue bikini.

Come To Poppy

I used OPI Come To Poppy from the Nice Stems collection along with Alpine Snow and some decor from Walmart. I got the idea from a vid on Youtube. I like it a lot. I also used Seche Vite Top Coat.

As you can see I broke a nail. I was getting printer paper and the whole thing slide out of my hand and broke me nail. So I doubled up on the OPI Natural Nail Strengthener. They still feel kinda weak. I dont know. Anyways, I hope you like the nails.

Once Upon A Time...

Every girl who watches a Disney fairy tale, dreams of the prince, the white horse and of course a "to die for" wedding dress. Designer Alfred Angelo is making little girls dreams a reality with his Disney bridal collection.

This is a collection of gowns inspired by Disney princesses. OMG! I am in love with this collection. We fell in love when Kate Middleton became a real live princess, now we all can have that same feeling, or a least that moment.

photo credit: SyleBristro and Alfred Angelo

Jasmine

Tiana

Belle

Cinderella

Ariel

Sleeping Beauty

Snow White