So I was lucky enough to get my hands on 5 new Julie G Nail Polish shades. These are from Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics & I already knew I loved their formula. They know what they’re doing. I really want to get my hands on some specific shades but for now here are 5 of the new colors! I’ll also have some baby shower nail art one of you requested! Stay tuned for swatches!
Shades are with top coat except for A Star is Born & White Orchid. I don’t have a Jesse’s Girl top coat or base so I used one of my many Color Club top coats from numerous sets. I apologize in advance for my cuticles, I need to find a new nail polish remover that isn’t so harsh!

Julie G Cabana Boy – A bright blue creme. This has been lightened from the brightness with the cream so it really gives this shade something different. 2 coats. Similar to Sally Hansen Pacific Blue but I much prefer this formula. Easily a favorite.

Julie G Shoe-A-Holic – Baby pink creme. If you like Zoya Shelby, you’ll really like this. 2 coats.

Julie G Freshly Squeezed – Super sheer yellow/orange looking creme with lots of pink shimmer. This is 3 coats.

Julie G White Orchid – A nice opaque white. 2 coats.

Julie G A Star is Born – Micro, small, & medium silver hexes in a clear base. This is 2 very thin coats so I could get nice glitter layout. These do lay really flat & this is suspended in a nice, shiny topcoat.

So there you go! I am so excited for these new shades & I really like all of them! Like I said before, you’ll be seeing some in some nail art action soon. I really like Cabana Boy & I think it is definitely a must have. I think White Orchid is going to be an awesome white base, it isn’t drying like so many other whites that make my nails look way ridgey. Freshly Squeezed is perfect for spring, I might need to break out some spring nail art with it. I have a lot of silver glitters, but A Star is Born is a nice combination & leaves a nice shine. Shoe-A-Holic is one I can see being really popular & is a nice girly touch.

These retail for $3.99 & you can find them online on the Jesse’s Girl Website & also at Rite Aid.

There you go! I know since I posted a photo on Instagram you guys have been excited to see this! Which shades are you loving?

**Products provided in consideration for review. All opinions are my own.

Alessandro is big in Europe so I’m terribly excited to be seeing it begin to pop up in the US. Today I get to show you one of their new shades, Caramel Temptation, but I really hope to show you more in the future! Keep reading to see swatches & a review!

Caramel Temptation- A very rosy based nude with a hidden shimmer that is somewhere between light reflecting white & light gold.

This isn’t my preferred type of neutral, I feel like this would look better on a warmer skintone. I found that his polish applied nicely & I ended up doing 2 coats. It was nicely opaque which is my preference. The wear time on this was good, I got about 4 days without chipping which is super rare. My nails shed polish & all the stuff I blog about eats it. It is inevitable. I found this to dry about average but it is thicker so I suppose it could have been much slower. I’d really like to get my manicured claws on these Crystal Punk polishes I spied on another blog & these gorgeous shimmering Alessandro shades!

What do you think of this shade? I’d love to see what some brighter colors look like! Are you excited to try this for yourself?

**Polish provided in consideration of review. All opinions are my own.

Pomegranate Spoiled Brat- This is a granny smith green creme jelly hybrid. Love. This is 2 even coats but 3 would give a bit brighter appearance. I love the shine & jelly finish with the easier coverage. This shade is different, the base seems a bit more neutral of a green but it has a wicked brightness. Gorgeous.

Pomegranate The Queen’s Jewel- A clear base packed with medium silver hexes & small orange, silver, green, light blue, brilliant purple, & red glitters. There’s also another layer of even smaller hexes ( I call them micro hexes) in red, green, & light blue. I thought this was going to be more jewel toned ( a bit darker in shades) but I love it none the less. Seen here is 2 coats over Pomegranate Spoiled Brat.

 I absolutely love both of these polishes & instantly smile when I see them. Spoiled Brat has be 100% ready for spring time, sunshine, & new grass. The Queen’s Jewels? Hello, it is a multi-colored glitter. If you aren’t a frequent reader…it is a need to own all the glitters. ever. & this one has a lovely mix with interesting sizes that translates well on the nail. I’m happy with the wear time as well & this polish holds together beautifully.

You can find Pomegranate Nail Lacquers by visiting their site & I urge you to check out more of these new shades. I’m seriously lusting after Damsel & Storm the Castle as well! Are you loving these shades? What polishes are you craving from the Royal Fairy Tale Collection?

** Polishes provided in hopes for a review. All opinions are my own. Not a compensated post.

In this post you’ll find 10 polishes perfect for the day of love. From pink to red to purple you’ll find shades perfect for the occasion. Most lean towards glitter, sorry! No cremes here this year! I’ll show you guys my Valentine’s Day manicure tomorrow but for now, just in case you need some inspiration, here are a few of my favorite things! Each photo is linked to swatches & reviews so just click on the photo to see more!

– Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her 2013

– Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him 2013

– These are a Few of my Favorite PINK Things!

– A New Take on Roses for Valentine’s Day

– 5 Sexy Ways to Add Scent to Date Night

Let’s talk about favorite polishes shall we? I wait until Valentine’s week every year (until I see sunshine & love is in the air) to break out China Glaze Strawberry Fields. This is one of the China Glaze core polishes which is a good thing…this is my 2nd bottle. When you have a stash like mine & buy a 2nd bottle of something you know it is a big deal.

I would be most upset if this wasn’t part of the core line because this polish simply makes me entirely too happy. Every year I know it is Strawberry Fields time about this time in February. With nail art or by itself this is a stunning jelly packed to the brim with shimmer. It has a lit from within look that is absolutely stunning. There isn’t anything about this polish I don’t absolutely love.

Do you own Strawberry fields? What will you be wearing on your nails tomorrow? Any other shades from the China Glaze core line you consider must haves?

 Every time I stumble upon a new nail polish brand I get excited. Something new! Mineral Fusion may be new to my stash but they have been around since 2007 & make a whole lot more than nail polish. With a full cosmetic line, body care, hair items, & skincare I’m surprised I haven’t tried anything before.

Mineral Fusion in Sizzle: A very pink raspberry toned shimmering red. Nearly metallic in some lights. 2 coats. No base or topcoat.

This is a really different bottle & completely unique to my collection. The bottle base is slightly oval & then it gets thinner to the top of the lid. The lid is a long oval shape & is a light chocolate-y brown. Sturdy bottle. The brush fans a bit at the bottom & is a bit fluffy. It provides decent application. I like this color quite a bit as well.

From Mineral Fusion: Long lasting, chip-resistant formula. Formaldehyde, toluene, camphor and dibutyl phthalate free. Custom, extra thick brush for flawless application

When looking for a nail polish…I don’t often think of Whole Foods. Do you? Well that is one place you will be able to find the Mineral Fusion Nail Polish line! You can also buy them online from Mineral Fusion directly but since I so rarely send you guys to Whole Foods for nail polish, I definitely needed to point that out!

What do you think? Have you tried Mineral Fusion nail colors? Are you rocking a red for Valentine’s Day?

**Product sent in consideration of review. All opinions are my own.

 There are very few shimmery reds that I used outside of November but OPI’s Wocka Wocka! is one I find appropriate for the upcoming holiday. Although I normally throw down pink or purple nails for Valentine’s Day but sometimes a good red is absolute perfection. Keep reading for a few photos & find out how you can get OPI polishes & other beauty items for a great discount!

I was lucky enough to receive this polish to try from Cut & Blow, a hair & beauty private sales site. They carry loads of brands you’re familiar with & that are featured here on the site (OPI, China Glaze, Pureology, Clarisonic, & more) along with some brands I’d be happy to try out or have had my eye on. All you need to do to have access to deals is sign up much like other deal sites. For instance, the entire OPI Germany Collection is only $5.50 per polish. Sweet!

**This polish was sent for consideration. Affiliate links have been used.