Swatches > Maybelline | Pink Sophistication

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This bubblegum pink is awesome!  It reminds me of when I was a little girl and I used to have my fuschia, bubblegum pink, black and white LA Gears.  This color really makes me smile.  I'd give the formula on a scale of 1-10, a 7.  It was thick and thin at the same time if that makes sense, lol.  It took three coats to get the application and coverage you see in the pics.  I typically don't fancy three coats, but I just had to top the application off with that extra coat.  This color was a limited edition from a collection that Maybelline came out earlier this Spring.  I'm not sure if you can still find it, but if you can its worth grabbing a bottle of it.

xoxo,

Tenns

Swatches > Orly | Pixy Stix

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So this is a really pretty color, one of the I believe 5 or 6 from the Orly Sweet collection that came out earlier this Spring.  Like all the others in the collection, it is a creme' finish, which mean two coats top will get you a really good even application.  Unfortunately, all of the polishes that i have from this collection did not photograph will.  Pixy Stix is actually a really bubblegummy pink, but photo'd more coral-ly.  Nonetheless, I really like this shade and it definitely a fixture in my summer wear shades.  It also looks really good on the toes and adds a fun pop to them.

xoxo,

Tenns

Swatches > Nina Ultra Pro Lacquer | Promegranate

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Such a pretty color right?!  Well, I'm here to tell you it was a beast to apply! Don't let the sparkles fool you, it took three coats to get an even look.  This is exactly why I don't usually go for the off-brand beauty supply store nail polishes.  I was attracted to the bright sparkly pink color and figured why not give it a go.  It was from a new collection at the time I purchased it, which is funny that I even noticed it.  Mainly, because I rarely pay attention to any other brands than ChG, Orly, or Finger Paints when I go to Sally's.  Anyhows, it started to recede within a few hours after application and took what seemed like forever to dry.  I haven't experienced and chipping however, which is a plus, and that's being said after going bowling last night.  Overall, I'd say thumbs up on the color and none chippage, but thumbs down on the formula and drying time.

Sidenote:  Pinks/fuchsias/reds were always my go-to colors, so unfortunately now I get rather bored with them quickly.  This pink is not at all boring, its actually very pretty.  However, for the likes of me, it just doesn't quite do it for me.

xoxo,

Tenns