What makes purple better?

I was just swatching OPI's Grape Set Match, and when I was done taking the photographs, I decided to add Elle's Spell, to see what it would look like.  OMG. Just look at these gorgeous pictures of it.  I can't even begin to describe.

3 coats of OPI Grape... Set... Match and 1 coat of Barielle Elle's Spell.

The red tint to Elle's Spell makes it so rich in color, and the flakies add something that was missing from the cool purple shimmer.


What do you think of this layering experiment? I think it turned out amazing!

XOX Caitlin

Barielle Elle's Spell

Sorry I have been missing the past week! School has been hectic. 

Today I have for you Barielle Elle's Spell.  This is a Red Jelly with awesome orange/gold flakies that flash green!  This polish is amazing.

Shown are 3 coats of Elle's Spell by itself.  It is quite sheer, and I think this one would be gorgeous layered, because you can still see the Visible Nail Line with 3 coats. I also think this one will be a beauty over black, and I will be trying it soon, to show you guys.

Here you can see the flashes of green.  The green pops at you when you look at certain angles.

What do you think? Do you own Elle's Spell?

XOX Caitlin


*This product was sent to me for review*

Heartbreaker + Flecked

Earlier this week I showed Pure Ice Heartbreaker(here is the swatch), and It was just so pretty I wanted to wear it again today with a twist. I decided to add Flecked from Finger Paints on top, because it has the same green-blue quality, and the results are pretty cool. I used Wet N Wild Black Creme as the base.

There was a very elusive blue hint, at that certain angle that I was unable to capture in a photograph, but you can see the flakies begin to change in some of these pictures. 

What do you think?

XOX Caitlin

Psych Week: Brown

 By request Here is brown:

"Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is similar to wood or leather. Brown can also be sad and wistful. Men are more apt to say brown is one of their favorite colors."

The brown I have here is 212 Sephora from Sephora by OPI.  I got this one with the Sephora gift card that they sent out in an email in November.  When I was looking through my stash for a good brown to show you, I realized I don't own many browns... I will have to fix that. :P

XOX Caitlin

PS I'm going to be playing around with my light source in order to remove glare, and I am going to speak to my photography teacher about camera settings and stuff, so hopefully my photos will improve!

Source:  http://www.infoplease.com/spot/colors1.html

Psych Week of Colors: Blue

 To continue my Color Psychology week I am using Blue.

Blue:
"The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and depressing. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty. People are more productive in blue rooms. Studies show weightlifters are able to handle heavier weights in blue gyms."

And my blue polish for today:

China Glaze First Mate with Finger Paints Motley.

XOX Caitlin

Layering Experiment

I decided to start off with China Glaze Frostbite.
Then added the Finger Paint Flakie Twisted. 
And to finish I wanted to add Finger Paint sparkle top coat to see what it looked like.

Well, it came out very pretty!  I'll get on with the pictures:

XOX Caitlin

Sephora 212 by Sephora by OPI

Sorry I have been gone for so long! I got out of school and came home, and have been resting.

Today I have Sephora 212 by Sephora by OPI.  When I first heard of this polish I didn't think I needed it because I already had Orly Foul Play.  But they are very different and I'm glad I own both.  The only real similarity is that they both contain flakies.   Here are a few swatches of 212 to show the difference.

Here are the Orly Swatches:  http://caitlinscreativecorner.blogspot.com/2011/10/orly-foul-play.html

XOX Caitlin

Essie - Shine of the Times - Luxeffects

OK so today I strolled into a walgreens on my way home looking for the Essie Luxeffects and guess what I found.... Essie Luxeffects!!

The one that I bought is called Shine of the Times.  It is an amazing duochrome flakie that flashes red-orange-green.

This is one coat over Wet N Wild Black Creme. 

just look for yourself....

She is supposed to be a dupe of Nubar 2010 and Sally Hansen Hidden Treasure (neither of which I own unfortunately)  This is the first duo-flakie I own and I am LOVING it.

What do you think?

XOX Caitlin

Days 25 & 26 of untrieds.

OK, So to catch back up I am going to show you two new untrieds, the first is Cosmetic Arts burgundy(it really has no name, this is just the color).  The next is a glitter over top that I just got today! it is NYX Girls Gilded Glitter.

I love anything by Forsythe Cosmetics.  They are the makers of Color Club and Cosmetic Arts.  (also Funky Fingers which can be found at 5below)  This burgundy/garnet is beautiful.  This is 3 coats.

This is NYX Girls Gilded Glitter. It is an AMAZING gold flakie. I got it for only $1, and for that price, I may go back to get more.  It kind of reminds me of the new gold Essie As Gold as it Gets, but I think that Gilded Glitter has more/bigger gold flakie chunks in it. Maybe someone can compare?  I don't normally purchase alot of Essie.

XOX Caitlin

Here are the others who have stuck with the challenge!

Alexandria at Je T’aime Lacquer
Andrea at Addicted to the Allure of Beauty
Ashley at Follow the Yellow Polish Road
Caitlin at Something Creative
Gwen at Pudgy Nails
Ingie at Limited Addiction Nails
Jamie at Nails Adored
Lindsey at Nailtopia
Natalie at Gems in a Bottle
Nory at Fierce Makeup and Nails
Rachel at Cherry Glam Girl
Sarah at Lucky Lacquers
Taylor at Nailed to the T

Orly Foul Play

Soooooo over the weekend I went with my roommates to see Rocky Horror Picture Show in Charleston, and guess what I came across at Ulta... one lonely bottle of foul play.  Of course I bought it! It was so lonely there sitting at the bottom back of the rack. :(  He sure is happy on my nails now though. :)

Foul Play is an amazing polish with a dark purple jelly base, small silver glitter, slightly larger blue glitter and flakies that are orange with a green duochrome shine.  let me just say amazing!!
In these pictures I used 3 coats of Foul Play, with one coat of Seche Vite.

This is pic heavy.  I also found that my bathroom lighting was actually able to show the duochrome!

Enjoy!

Here you can see the purple jelly base.

LOOK AT THAT AMAZING DUOCHROMENESSSSSS!!

I hope I did it justice. :)

Hopefully I will be able to post a new mani tomorrow!

XOX, Caitlin