Polishes -Essie - Fifth Avenue
vivaciousvixen 7/18/2012 3:30:00 AM
I love this shade. It's probably going to be my go-to red this summer, seeing as it's not dark and vampy, but bright and lively. It applies like most shades of Essie do; that creamy sort of application. The drying time is average. It's a very well-balanced shade that would look good on any skin tone.
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Polishes -Essie - Pop Art Pink
vivaciousvixen 6/19/2012 3:12:00 PM
Pop Art Pink is a nice, classy, clean looking pink. I use it when I want to do a french manicure, or to get that 'mannequin hands' look because my skin is pale with pink undertones. Some people are complaning about the amount of coats it takes to reach opacity with this polish, but I really like the watery and sheer consistancy. It allows the nail lines to show through, and to me it looks really nice. You do have to use a gentle stroke to get this polish to apply evenly, though, which is why I gave it a four. It's nothing unique or special, but it looks cute and that's what matters. ;)
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Eye Shadow -NYX - Smokey Eyes Eyeshadow Palette
vivaciousvixen 6/16/2012 3:37:00 PM
I love this palette! I use it nearly every day. I got it on sale, so I have no complaints about the price, but if/when I run out, I'd be happy to buy it again at the normal price. You can do so many looks with this one palette. The shadows are very blendable and buildable, and each one goes well with the others. You can go for bedroom eyes, dramatic smokey eyes, cute accented creases, or even just use the highlighter colors during the daytime and add the smokey colors at night before you go out. The mirror is also very handy. :) This product is always in my bag.
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Lip Gloss -NYX - Xtreme lip cream
vivaciousvixen 6/16/2012 3:30:00 PM
I bought this product in Dolly Pink. It's very fun, bold and flirty. If you like to blend in with the crowd, I don't suggest this shade. My favorite thing about this product, other than the great color payoff, is the fact that it doesn't dry your lips. However, I still recommend wearing lip balm underneath it to prevent the flaky look. I also find that this shade lasts a really long time without having to reapply... except the glossy finish wears off if you rub your lips together too much. The tint stays for a while, though. You can either apply this product heavily for shine and bold color, or dab it on for a more subtle look. I gave the packaging a 3 because I often see these with crooked caps, and if you're not careful they might break and leak. Overall, it's a great product for the price.
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Polishes -Essie - Cute As A Button
vivaciousvixen 6/16/2012 2:55:00 PM
This has to be one of my favorite polishes. I love the creamy formula; you can get nearly opaque coverage with one coat. Even with no base or topcoat, the finish is glossy and pretty resilient. Also, as its name states, this color really is cute as a button. Sort of a hot-pink leaning coral - perfect for summer. In my opinion, it's a really cute color for a pedicure.
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