We Must Find a Cure! 31 Days of Pink...(Day 1)


October 1st marks the beginning of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) and to show my support, I am participating in a blog hop with several other bloggers. So for the month of October, Shades of Beauty, Inc is going pink. I will make every attempt to post a different pint polish each day.  

 But first a few facts that just may save a life.  Ladies AND Men, please do your monthly self breast exams:
  • Every 2 minutes, there is a new breast cancer diagnosis.
  • Every 14 minutes, a life is lost to the disease.
  • Over 40,000 people will die this year; about 400 of them will be men.
  • 85% of all diagnoses have no family history.
  • 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women between ages 40 and 55.
Now on to the pink polish of the day...
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For my first pink I wanted to start with a little more than just 1 pink polish so today, I am sharing with you, the OPI Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection that was released during the early summer of 2012.

This was a collection of four shades, each indicative of that classic first lady of Disney, Minnie Mouse.  They included:

  • Nothin’ Mousie ‘Bout It
  • I’m All Ears
  • If You Moust You Moust
  • The Color of Minnie
Nothin' Mousie 'Bout It - It's a ultra pink sheer glass flecked shimmer with heart-shape confetti (for lack of a better term). This polish, while it can be worn alone is best as a topper. The hearts are difficult to apply and instead of being able to "polish" them on, I need to almost pat or dot them on. In this picture, I am wearing 3 coats.


Next, is I'm All Ears, a raspberry pink, with a pinky-blue shimmer. While not as sheer as Nothin’ Mousie ‘Bout It, even after 3 coats, I still had visible nail line.

  
My favorite in the collection, is If You Moust You Moust. A beautiful blue based pink creme. I surprisingly had some streaking with this formula. It was almost a cross between a creme and a jelly. This is 2 coats.


Last in this collection is the classic Minnie Mouse red, called The Color of Minnie.  It is a bright red with a pink & blue iridescent shimmer. As pictured, this is 2 coats.



I believe that the OPI Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection was a limited edition collection, but maybe they can still be found it in some of your local retailers and online shops.  Living only 2.5 hours from Disney World, I need to go visit Minnie and Mickey more often. I don't think anyone ever outgrows Disney.  Which is your favorite Disney character?
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Grace, Peace, & Blessings.





* FTC: These products were bought with my own money. These are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by any of these companies. This is not a sponsored post.
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Beauty Blogazon Weekly Roundup - 9/29/2012

Grace, Peace, & Blessings.

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China Glaze New Bohemian Luster Chrome revisited

There is a drug store brand that has recently released a luster collection that reminds me very much of the China Glaze New Bohemian Luster Chrome collection that was just released this past August. Since I did't get a chance to share them with you then (although I know the blogosphere was bombarded with swatches), I will take this opportunity to do so.  Even as recent as this past weekend, I have spotted the China Glaze New Bohemian Luster Chrome collection in a local Sally Beauty. So they are still available.

 The collection consists of 6 duochrome (multichrome) polishes:
  • Unpredictable* – "Multidimensional gorgeous green" - depending on the lighting I saw transitions from Teal to Green to Gold.  Application was smooth but brushstrokes were evident.

  • Rare & Radiant – Extraordinarily rich gold - depending on the lighting I saw transitions from Green to Olive to Gold to Bronze. Rare & Radiant is said to be a dupe of the much sought after Chanel Peridot. Rare & Radiant is also duppish of OPI Just Spotted The Lizard.

  •  Swanky Silk – Brilliant beige with peach undertones - depending on the lighting I saw transitions from Gold to Peach to Pink. I would definitely go for 3 coats with my next application.
   

  • No Plain Jane – Lavish lavender-pink - depending on the lighting I saw transitions from Purple to Lavender to Pink. This reminds me of one of the Nubar duochromes, Purple Beach.



  •  Want My Bawdy – Sexy sapphire blue - depending on the lighting I saw transitions from a gorgeous sapphire blue to a deep purple. Funny, I recently did a swatch of Nicole by OPI-It's Up To You, that is a sapphire blue to purple duochrome.

  • Deviantly Daring* – Adventurously bold peacock teal - depending on the lighting I saw transitions from blue to teal. I don't have anything in my collection similar to Deviantly Daring so I am happy to have it.


Review:

  • Opacity: pictured is 2 coats several would require additional coats prevent all visible nail lines.
  • Application: each of the six requires great care to prevent brushstrokes
  • Bottle: 14 mL – 0.5 Fl oz.
  • Brush: Standard narrow brush
  • Price: China Glaze - Reg. $5.99-6.99, but can be often found on sale at Sally, Ulta and other e-tailers.


Grace, Peace, & Blessings.




* Those shades noted with an asterisk (*) were sent to me for review consideration by the PR department of the Manufacturer. These however are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by this company. 
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REVISITED: OPI Princesses Rule! for Pink Wednesday

What day is it? Oh, It's Pink Wednesday. This week I'm revisiting an old friend, OPI Princesses Rule! This is not the first time I have shared this shade with you but its been a while and it deserves a second look. Princesses Rule! was released with the 2009 Princess Charming Collection. I would describe it as a sheer pale pink shimmer with tons of glass flecks. This is one that needs to be in everyone's collection.



 

Are you wearing Pink nail polish today? If so, what are you sporting?

Grace, Peace, & Blessings.





* FTC: These products were bought with my own money. These are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by any of these companies. This is not a sponsored post.


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NOTD: Nicole by OPI, It's Up To You...

During a recent trip to Marshalls, I spotted several bottles of nail polish; and you know I had to stop and take a look. I had seen bottles of Barielle before but this time I found Essie and Nicole by OPI. I spent a great deal of time rummaging through all the bottles and came out with this gem. 

 If you have read any of my posts or followed me on Twitter, by know that blue and purple are two of my favorite colors; so Nicole by OPI, It's Up To You was like hitting the jackpot. It is a gorgeous blue/purple duochrome. Granted the duo is stronger in the bottle, but there is a some duo when on the nails.  

 I don't own many Nicole by OPI shades but the formula, brush and color of It's Up To You, will have me looking at others.





What more can I say, it's blue and purple!!! It had to be mine.  What is your "can't pass it up" color?
Review:
  • Application: Smooth, achieved the picture color with 2 coats.
  • Available: While I purchased this bottle at Marshalls, Nicole by OPI can be found at Walmart and Target.
  • Price: Between $6-8 
  • Bottle Size: 15 ml, 0.5 fluid ounces
  • Brush: standard brush head

Grace, Peace, & Blessings.





* FTC: These products were bought with my own money. These are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by any of these companies. This is not a sponsored post.
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