Autism Awareness: China Glaze Sexy In The City

Well, I am wrapping up my week of blue manicures in support of Autism Awareness. But rest assured, as much as I love blue polishes, I promise there will be other blue manicures.  Today I'm sharing a polish that I admired for several months before finally making the purchase from my local Sally Beauty. It is China Glaze Sexy In The City. This shade is an oldie but a goodie. It's from the China Glaze Sexy Sport collection that was released during 2008. It is, however, now part of the core collection. 


China Glaze Sexy In The City is a bright blue with a teal shimmer and iridescence. It does lean more to turquoise. As I mentioned above, I had been admiring this shades for months.  I picked it up every time I went into Sally Beauty.  It's another one of those with several close dupes, but you know me and blue polishes.  I just couldn't pass it up.

I am showing this with 2 coats of polish, but to have no visible nail line I would recommend applying at least 3 coats. Otherwise the application was smooth, with not flooding of the cuticles. This manicure, I actually did with no need for a clean-up...WOW!
I am so helpless when it comes to blue nail polishes, LOL! What color do you have the most difficulty saying no to?

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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Autism Awareness: Layla Softouch Effect Turquoise Splash

Today, I'm sharing another polish from the Italian brand Layla Cosmetics. Here is Layla Softouch Effect in Turquoise Splash.  I received this polish from the company's PR firm to provide my unbiased opinion.  At first sight, I thought it was gorgeous but very familiar. It falls in to the same color family as Zoya Charla, Pure Ice Champagne, OPI Catch Me In Your Net and the many others with that blue/green mermaid coloring.  But after my first application, I saw the difference.  Layla Softouch Effect polish line is described as a "textured nail polish that starts off shiny and dries to a matte fish with a soft texture to touch." 

You had me at "Hello". LOL! Layla Softouch Effect in Turquoise Splash is a gorgeous opaque turquoise with green flakes in it.  Another great aspect of this polish line is that there is no need for a base coat, or top coat. And even better, it's fast drying.  

Unlike the others with a similar coloring, this polish dried to a satin matte finish. As pictured, I am wearing 2 coats. The Layla Softouch Effect polish line comes in 12 shades.  
Layla Softouch Effect in Turquoise Splash reminds me of the pictures I've seen of the Caribbean beaches.  So if you can't get away, give this polish a chance and just dream...
I will have to living vicariously through you this summer.  What are your summer vacation plans? What are some of the polishes you are taking with you?

 Layla Hologram Effect, Magneffect, and SofTouch Ceramic are available at Ulta Stores nationwide, Ulta.com, Zappos.com and at retail for $10.00 USD.


Grace, Peace, & Blessings.

* This product was sent to me for review consideration by either the manufacturer or the PR firm representing the manufacturer. These however are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by this company.

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Autism Awareness: Smitten Polish Winter Is Coming

Today's blue manicure is an Indie polish I received as a gift from a fellow nail polish addict.  This is my first experience with the Smitten Polish line but I am really liking this polish and several of the others I found on its Etsy Shop page.


Smitten Polish Winter is Coming is a milky white base with blue micro glitter along with larger blue hexagonal glitter throughout.  As pictured, is 2 coats.  This polish almost gives me the jelly sandwich effect but with just one polish.


Have you tried the Smitten Polish line? Is so, what are some of your favorite polishes from this line?

Grace, Peace, & Blessings.

* FTC: This product was given to me as a gift. 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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PSA: Milani 2013 Limited Edition Naturally Chic Shadow Eyez Collection

Milani Cosmetics is releasing a Limited Edition collection of Naturally Chic Shadow Eyez 12 Hour Wear Shadow Pencils.  I have heard many great reviews of the previous release of this line so I will definitely need to give them a try.  

 These shadow pencils are described as "Big and blendable 2-in-1 color rich pencil  that can be used as shadow or liner. Creamy smooth, long-lasting, water-resistant, crease-proof and paraben-free formula. The next generation of shadows that you sharpen."

Just last month I did a review of the Milani Naturally Chic Nudes Runway Shadows and now I see this as a complementary set of shadow pencils.  As this is a Limited Edition Collection, quickly go get yours...
For more information, visit:
Follow Milani Cosmetics on Twitter @MilaniCosmetics, or 
Friend Milani Cosmetics on Facebook at Facebook fan or
Visit Milani Cosmetics at www.opi.com
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