OPI VIP sets swatched.

*Press sample/own polish

Hi there everyone!!!!

Today I have swatches for the 2 OPI VIP kits that MYER and DAVID JONES are selling this christmas.

There are 2 VIP kits available.

The 2 Tone Manicure VIP set and the Red over heels VIP set. We have one of these sets up for grabs in the Lokis Lacquer Epic Xmas giveaway so make sure you enter.

Lets check out the 2 tone manure set first. I actually own all of these colours already. OPI alpine snow is one of my go to white polishes. the other 2 colours Step right up! and Passion are great basic pastel shades when creating french manicures or you just want a neutral colour on your nails.

OPI Alpine snow- Is your basic white polish. Its a go to when you need a background, another colour to pop...like say OPI neons.... or you need a good opaque white for nail art. 2 coats were needed for swatches.

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 Step right up!- is a very pale pink polish. it is opaque in 3 coats, but awesome for french manicures and if you want a subtle colour on your nails for work.

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Passion- Is a slightly darker shade than Step right up! There is also a difference in the formula. Passion is more of a jelly than a creme so with 3 coats you can still see a visible nail line. Tho this polish is again great for french manis and also if you were looking to create a jelly sandwich and layer glitter over a polish and then pop another coat of this colour.

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Next up we have the Red over heels collection. I love OPI reds. Personally I am not a red polish person, but there is something about an OPI red that suckers me in every time and I have to wear it!

Cajun Shrimp- Is a orangy red creme which is opaque in almost 1 coat. I used 2 thin coats in these swatches but you can totally get away with one thicker coat if your after a quick mani. I love the slight pink/orange hue to this polish and it reminds me of lobsters!!!

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Big red apple- Is your classic red. When I popped it on my nail I really thought that I already owned this colour under a different OPI name. But after getting out my plethora of OPI reds. I realised that I was wrong and it is slightly different to all the other ones I owned. And for a bonus It is only one coat. which is great again for a quick mani!!! If you do not own an OPI red you need this in your collection. you do!!!!!

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Malaga wine- is a deep vampy red creme. I needed 2 coats for opacity. This is a good contrast to the other 2 similar reds in this collection. A great colour for an evening manicure. The formula is awesome. and dried fast as does most OPI polish.

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I loved how the 3 colours complemented each other so i did a basic gradient with them to show how well they flowed together.

It really creates a subtle look on your nails!

Both of these sets are available from  MYER and DAVID JONES and retails for $39.95 a set.

And you could win the two tone manicure set over at   Lokis Lacquer Epic Xmas giveaway which ends on the 14th December.

Until next time.......

2 Birds lacquer christmas collection.

Hi everyone!!! Today I have some pretty cChristmaspolishes by a brand called 2 birds lacquer.

2 birds lacquer is an aussie inde brand which appeared this year. I personally have not tried their polishes yet. but as they kindly donated an amazing prize for our Lokis Lacquer Epic xmas Giveaway I need to give them a big shout out for their new Christmas collection.

The collection is based on cChristmasmemories in Australia. Lets check them out!!!

From left to right - Treenormous, BBQ crays, Xmas love, Kindy Decs, Afternoon swim.

All five polishes look super pretty!!! and you can win 3 of them in our giveaway too!!!!

The polish retails for $9.50 each or you can save 10% if you buy the full collection.

You can grab them here at Two Birds Lacquer

Until next time....

Sally hansen OMGel packs

Hi there everyone! When your looking for last minute gifts for your stocking or even just for a friend, don't forget that some of the brands out there have all year round gift sets.

Sally Hansen have some great ideas for gifts and the one that comes to my mind is the new OMGel gift duo packs.

They come in a variety of colours and are readily available at Priceline.

Lets check out the packs on offer.......

Pretty piggie duo pack

Street Flair duo pack

 Birthday suit Duo pack

The duo packs come in a 2 pack of a colour and top coat. Their RRP is $19.95 which is a saving of $13.95 if you purchased separately.

You can purchase from places like Target and PRICELINE make sure you keep an eye out for offers as well as priceline have some great savings on a weekly basis!

Until next time......

*stock photos provided by Coty Australia

Ulta3 Gift pack and swatches

Hello everyone!

Today I have another great cChristmasgift by Ulta3. Every year Ulta3 bring out many gift packs and this is one of the best value for money. Ulta3 Sent me Christmas 7 pack of polishes to swatch, but as I already happened to own the colours in the set you can win it over at our Epic Xmas giveaway . Anyways I figured I would show you the colours and use my own polishes to swatch :)

The 7 pack looks like this.

In the pack you receive (from left to right) Palette play, Tone it up, Bright me, Emerald inten-city, Sizzling red, Block it out and pale dahlia.

With all the swatches I used only 2 coats.

The colours in the collection are perfect for summer! 

The Christmas kit retails for $10.00 so considering you get 7 polishes that is awesome value for money!!!

You will be able to find these at your local chemist. to find a store near you check out The Heat Group for your stockist.

Until next time.......

OPI Don't Speak swatches

*press sample

Hi there everyone!!!

Today I have one of the best christmas pressies you can ever get!!! OK so I am bias. My brother brought me the OPI man with the golden gun 2 years ago for xmas and I almost peed myself!!! It was a gold top coat!!! and I was so excited to receive it! The following year my hubby brought me the OPI pure which was a silver and white gold top coat. And this year I was lucky enough to get my paws onto Don't Speak with is a gold top coat too!!!

But you might ask are all these 18kt gold tops coats all the same???

Nope. You need every one!! and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!!!!!

Here is a comparison of the 3. From left to right- Don't Speak, The man with the golden gun, Pure. As you can see they are all clearly different with TMWTGG having a lot larger gold flakes and the pure clearly being silver. I love how Don't Speak has a fine gold shimmer throughout to give a different effect on the nail.

Ok so lets check out the polish OPI Don't Speak. I have swatched this over OPI kiss me- or elf!

I used 2 coats of Kiss me- or elf! and then one coat of Don't Speak.

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I really love this polish It looks amazing over any colour and if you want a bit of bling and i mean REAL bling this polish is for you!!!!!!

You can pick up OPI Don't Speak at MYER or DAVID JONES

Until next time.......

Jeanne Arthes perfumes.

Hi there everyone!

Today I have some great little prefumes to share with you by Jeanne Arthes.

Firstly make sure you check out our Epic Xmas Giveaway as we have one of theses sets up for grabs!!!!!

Jenne Arthes is a perfume brand you will be able to purchase through your local pharmacy. These perfumes are an affordable price and come in stunning packaging and bottles. Prices range form only $14.95 so a great stocking filler for anyone!!!

OK so lets check a few of them out.

Lover is a sweet fresh smell for summer. combining passion fruit ,mandarin, peach and raspberry along with notes of musk jasmine and honeysuckle this fragrance is just perfect to refresh you in summer. RRP $14.95

Love never dies is a amazing bottle filled with a fruity scent with notes of vanilla and sandlewood along with jasmine violet and lily of the valley. RRP$19.95 

Love generation fashion victim is a trendy perfume beautiful warm scented perfume with musk citrus and oriental scents, there is a hint of ginger along with vanilla and sandlewood. RRP$19.95

 The whole collection of Jeanne Arthes perfumes are available at your local chemist. Check out The Heat Group for your local stockist.

Until next time......

*stock images provided by The Heat Group.

Ulta3 Advent Calendar

Hi there everyone!

I have a great little xmas gift to share...well actually its a gift for every day before christmas!!!

Yup...Ulta3 have released a nail polish Advent calendar! How amazing is that?!?

You have 24 days of amazing colour to wear on your nails with this treat!!!!!

lets have a look shall we?

The colours include : bright me, disco fever, orchid, emerald inten-city, pot of gold, lily white, bon bon, palette play, over the rainbow, tahiti, glamourpuss, blue marlin, gold rush fever, new year’s eve, 

strawberry sundae, luck of the irish, sizzling red, lilac bloom, twinkle toes, black satin, pale dahlia, block it out, fruit tingle and pacific fever.

The advent calendar retails for $24.00 and will be available at your local Ulta3 retailer. If your not sure where yours is check out The Heat Group for your local retailer.

Until next time......

*stock photos provided by The heat group.

Philosophy Christmas Gift packs

Hi there everyone!

This time of the year is awesome. one of my favourite brands comes out with all their amazing gift packs. Yep, Philosophy christmas gift packs are back!!!!! The smells are to die for and any lady would be more than happy to find one under the xmas tree......hint hint......

I have a few here to show you today..... lets check them out.......

Amazing Grace- Shower gel, whipped body creme and fragrance RRP $70.00 

Cozy Christmas pack- 3 in 1 shower gel,bath and shampoo and body lotion RRP$30.00

Glowing days ahead gift pack- 3 in 1 cleanser, exfoliating wash, peel mask, and day and night moisturiser RRP$99.00

Almond glazed, cranberry spritzer, snow angel, christmas cookie, vanilla jasmine and raspberry glazed 3 in 1 shampoo, bath and shower gel RRP$ 30.00 each

Philosophy classic gift set- 3 x 3 in 1 shampoo, bath and shower gel RRP$ 30.00

Hope favorites- day and night moisturiser and eye cream RRP$ 60.00

Peppermint stick gift pack - 3 in one shampoo bath and shower gel plus lip shine RRP$20.00

Holiday wishes gift pack- 3 in 1 shampoo,bath and shower gel, body lotion and lip shine RRP$40.00

Hands of hope ornament RRP$14.00

Hope in a jar ornament - RRP$22.00

Purity made simple ornament RRP$15.00

Snow angel body lotion - RRP$25.00

Wow! such an amazing range of xmas gooidies to be had!!!!

All of these are available at DAVID JONES , MECCA or ADORE BEAUTY

Im pretty sure stocks will go fast so get your man out there and make him buy you a gift pack or two!!!!!

Until next time......

*stock photos provided by Coty Australia