Essence Ice Ice Baby Collection PREVIEW

Essence has a new collection coming out called "Ice Ice Baby"

the coolest products for all winter beauties! this trend edition presents a holographic and iridescent color scheme consisting of silver, blue, pink, purple, green and soft beige implemented in unique products that ensure awesome style for ice skaters and all other winter adventuresses.

in addition to shimmering products for your nails, eyes and face, this trend edition also provides the ideal care for your lips and hands. the absolute must-have is the cool cable clip to keep your headphones in place while you listen to your favorite tunes.On sale from 01.2014 to 02.2014

ice ice baby - eyeshadow

these highly pigmented eyeshadows are sure to make the eyes of all winter beauties sparkle as bright as tiny ice crystals. the three eyeshadows have a cool snowflake embossment. this not only gives the cute eyeshadows a wintery look but also creates a metallic finish for your eye make-up.

available in 01 do the rittberger, 02 junior championship and 03 ice crystals everywhere.

ice ice baby - shimmer powder

the shimmer powder is enriched with light-reflecting pigments for a radiant complexion at all times. the shade adapts to every skin tone and can be used as an all-over-shimmer or as a highlighter. there’s a cute snowflake embossment with purple glitter spray on the surface of the texture to provide subtle color effects.

available in 01 ice skating @ rockefellers.

ice ice baby - nail polish

these four nail polishes have a holographic shimmer to go with the frosty time of year. they’re super longlasting and are sure to withstand every figure skating session with ease!

available in 01 junior championship, 02 do the rittberger, 03 ice skates on! and 04 icebreaker.

ice ice baby - eye pencil

breathtaking moments are guaranteed thanks to the three eye pencils with an extreme metallic effect. they have a super soft mine with intense color-dispersion to give your eye make-up a cool metal finish.

available in 01 ice crystals everywhere, 02 icebreaker and 03 ice skates on!

ice ice baby - lip balm

the pampering lip balm ensures velvety, soft lips and they conjure-up a touch of color on your face at the same time. now you can head for the ice-rink and nothing will stand in the way of loop jumps, flips & co!

available in 01 backflip and 02 do the rittberger.

ice ice baby - 24h hand protection balm

a must-have this winter season if you want to avoid dry, chapped hands. it pampers stressed skin with rich shea butter and coconut oil to make them feel super soft again. ideal for winter beauties who don’t want to hide their awesome ice ice baby polish underneath gloves when they head for the rink!

available in 01 let me hold your hand.

ice ice baby - cable clip

this cute cable clip keeps headphones for mp3 players and smartphones in place so they’re ready for action at all times! simply roll-up your headphone cables and clip it around them so they don’t get tangled. and the cute snowflake design makes them easy to find.

available in 01 dancing on ice.

I want the eyeshadows, shimmer powder and a few of the nail polishes. What do you think about this collection anything your interested in?

Essence Kalinka Beauty Collection PREVIEW

Essence has a new collection coming out called "Kalinka Beauty" Here is what Essence has to say about this collection.

folklore patterns and lace adorn the designs of the beauty pieces and are combined with a bright color scheme of warm red, orange, apricot, beige, brown, green and brilliant blue.

in addition to focusing on the eyes, lips, face and nails, this trend edition has another special must-have in store for you: the cute matryoshka – the world-famous russian doll and the ultimate souvenir – is embodied in the shape of a unique purse. the single lashes in black, green and red also ensure an eye-catching look.

welcome to russia… with essence!

Kalinka beauty - purse

the cute purse with a matryoshka design is an absolute must-have – and not just for souvenir hunters! it’s ideal for storing money, cash cards and even little beauty utensils.

Kalinka beauty - mono eyeshadow

these eyeshadows with a high pigmentation and a creamy texture create trendy eye make-up styles in fresh apricot, earthy brown or cool green.

available in 01 from russia with love, 02 babushka me and 03 green scene.

Kalinka beauty - duo lip cream

the highly pigmented duo lip cream with one matt and one shiny formula offers your lips long-lasting color. the subtly shimmering, glossy cream can also be used as a topper.

available in 01 meet me @ red square and 02 east side story.

Kalinka beauty - hair mascara

with the hair mascara in trendy orange or glamorous bronze, you can give your hair awesome color highlights as reaks or at the ends. the mascara is super-easy to apply and rinses out with shampoo.

available in 01 east side story and 02 babushka me.

Kalinka beauty - eyebrow styler

the duo eyebrow styler is a true all-rounder. one end of the pen emphasizes your brows while the other end is a transparent positioning pen for long-lasting eyebrow make-up. super-practical: there’s a little brush integrated in the cap to ensure perfect shape.

available in 01 babushka me and 02 how to be russian.

Kalinka beauty - blush

the silky-soft powder texture of the blush in a bright apricot-orange gives your cheeks a gorgeous flush to counteract pale winter skin. as well as providing beautiful red cheeks, the matryoshka packaging is a real eye-catcher, too!

Kalinka beauty - nail polish

the four new colors in blue, orange, apricot and green with a gorgeous pearl effect! they create cool, long-lasting nail styles that turn your nails into a trendy winter statement.

available in 01 absolut blue, 02 east side story, 03 from russia with love and 04 green scene.

Kalinka beauty - lip brush

the lip brush with a slanted tip and thick, dense bristles ensures accurate definition for the contours of your lips and is ideal for the application of the duo lip cream.

Kalinka beauty - single lashes

the false single lashes in the three eye-catching colors black, green and orange are the ultimate it-pieces of this collection. they set cool highlights – placed on the outer edges, between your lashes or all over! one set contains 40 single lashes including lash glue.

Hubby is from Russia so I think this collection is cute! I'm interested in the blush maybe afew of the polishes and 1 or 2 of the eyeshadows. What do you think about this collection anything you like?

Essence Oktoberfest Collection PREVIEW

Essence Oktoberfest Collection.

Here is what Essence has to say about this collection:

Essence mog di – that’s bavarian and means “essence likes you”! our new trend edition “oktoberfest” is all about the largest fair in the world. it’s finally time to dust off your dirndls and lederhosen and present them on the “wiesn”, the site of the ultimate german festival. the cute products in this trend edition ensure that all girls are perfectly equipped: charming designs with hearts, ribbons, pretzels and checkers combined with a range of colours including green, blue, purple, red, greyish brown, soft rosé and nude create a true oktoberfest flair. 

Paper lashes:

servus, grüzi and hello! you’re guaranteed to attract plenty of attention with these unique and elaborate paper lashes with heart designs. and here’s how they work: simply apply the included glue along the lash strip of the paper lashes and position on the outer edge of your eye and then press lightly, working your way to the inner corner of your eye. now you can admire the wow effect! available in 01 der berg ruft!

Eyeshadow & lipgloss set:

a riesengaudi! the cute eyeshadow & lipgloss set is available in two colour variations - rosé-purple and red-blue-brown - and are sure to put everyone in the mood for a party. with two shimmering eyeshadow shades and a matching lipgloss each, you can create gorgeous colour highlights in a flash. available in 01 i mog di! 02 mogst mi?

Lip balm:

bavarian balm! this lip balm gives your lips a rosé touch and a light shimmer. the practical small jar with “oktoberfest” lettering is a must-have for every sweet little bavarian felt handbag. feel like a “bussal” kiss? available in 01 servus.

Multicolour blush:

every girl needs rosy cheeks, whether she’s bavarian or not. the multicolour blush with a gingerbread heart design and subtle shimmer pigments conjures-up a fresh and rosy complexion. available in 01 fesches madl! 

Oktoberfest nail polish:

matching nail polish to go with your dirndl is absolutely essential! this long-lasting nail polish with high coverage in purple, pastel green, rosé and red completes your oktoberfest style. available in 01 spatzl, 02 mauserl, 03 herzl and 04 bussal.

Nail art sticker:

wiesn fun right down to your fingertips… with the self-adhesive nail stickers, it’s super easy to decorate your nails with hearts, pretzels and ribbons. welcome to munich! available in 01 munich calling. 

Purse:

the lovingly crafted heart purse with “spatzi” lettering is the perfect place to keep your beauty utensils and other small items. tip: you can attach this practical purse to the apron of your dirndl when you head to the wiesn. available in 01 dirndl girl.

Bracelet:

retzel bracelet! accessorize your oktoberfest outfit with savory arm candy - the trendy pink or purple bracelet has an adorable silver-coloured pretzel element. available in 01 bavarian beauty.

So what do you think about this collection? The only thing I may get is the blush.

Review: Flash Your Tips polishes

Hallo My Lovelies,

I hope Christmas stress has not gotten the best of you yet! I've been so busy with work, Christmas shopping, working on the house and trying to figure out what to cook for Christmas.

I did find time to review 3 of Rachel's A.K.A Flash Your Tips polishes and I must say OMG I'm in LOVE with the polishes she sent me :)

I will start off with Aunt Bethany's Jello Mold. Aunt Bethany's Jello Mold is a light green base with red and green glitter.

Here is what Rachel has to say about Aunt Bethany's Jello Mold "Christmas dinner would not have been the same without Aunt Bethany's Jello Mold!
This polish has a light, but buildable green base with green and red glitter."

For this mani I used 2 coats of Aunt Bethany's Jello Mold over 2 coats of Essence Don't Feed The Tiger.

Application was easy with no glitter fishing necessary. I did not need to use Glitter Food because all the glitter laid flat on my nails :)

Next up is Griswold Family Christmas. Griswold Family Christmas is a mixer of white and blue glitters in a clear base.

Here is what Rachel has to say about Griswold Family Christmas "This is an amazing mixture of blue glitter in a clear base. There are matte white, matte baby blue, and blue glitters. This color is named after my favorite family from my favorite Christmas movie."

For this mani I used 2 coats of Griswold Family Christmas over 2 coats of Zoya Trixie.

No issues with application nor did I have to fish for glitter. I did how ever use Glitter Food to get a smooth surface

Last but not least here is Cousin Eddie's Shoes. Cousin Eddie's Shoes is a clear base with iridescent, sliver and white Various sized glitters (square, bar and hex) By far this is my favorite polish out of the 3.

This is what Rachel has to say about Cousin Eddie's Shoes "We all remember Cousin Eddie's Shoes! They were sparkly white just like this beautiful polish! There are seven different glitters used in this polish that will look great alone or over a colored base coat!"

For this mani I used 2 coats of  Cousin Eddie's Shoes over 2 coats of China Glaze Ring In The Red. No fishing for glitter here but I did have to use Glitter Food because it did leave the mani abit gritty, normally after using Glitter Food I top my mani off with HK Top Coat but I loved the matte look with this combo.

So what do you think? Do you have any Flah Your Tips polishes and if so which ones?

 To order Rachels polishes go to her Etsy shop and you can also read about any up dates she may have on her Facebook page.

*This polish was provided to me for my honest, opinion.*

Thanks for looking,

Nail Polish Obsession

Preview: Essence Snow Jam Collection

Essence Snow Jam Collection Preview

snow jam

Are you into skiing, snowboarding or taking a ride in a sleigh? with the new trend edition “snow jam”, essence fires-up all snow beauties in January and February 2013 – let’s head for the slopes! sports, casual styles and evening après-ski parties are sure to put us in the mood for wintertime! the colors of the “snow jam” trend edition look great with trendy ski and snowboard outfits: the combination of bright purple, turquoise and petrol as well as frosty pastel shades creates a cool make-up look and a great mood is guaranteed all round! pampering shouldn’t fall short when you’re having fun in the snow at icy temperatures. that’s why the products in this trend edition skillfully unite wintery colors with valuable ingredients.

Eyeshadow sorbet:

eyes cream! the eyeshadow sorbets in petrol, light mint and soft lilac offer your eyelids a light shimmer. the creamy texture makes it easy to apply smoothly with your fingertips and it lasts all day long – for ultimate ski fun! available in 01 lilac is my style, 02 top of the ice-stream and 03 life is a freeride.

Jumbo duo eyepencil:

on the slopes during the day – time to party at night! the jumbo duo eyepencil is an ideal team for eye make-up and can handle hours of action! one end is a kajal, the other a highlighter with glitter effects: this eyepencil lets you create the right look for every occasion. available in 01 let’s hit the slope and 02 petrol snow-queen.

 Lipbalm: 

color and care… just the right thing when it’s freezing outside: the moisturizing lipbalm in two cool shades with subtle color dispersion. it pampers your lips with high-quality castor oil and leaves behind a wonderful fruity fragrance. available in 01 lilac is my style and 02 goofy-blue.

Nail polish:

frozen nails! the four bright colors of this nail polish are sure to be true eye-catchers at any après-ski party: cool and icy blue, snow white, petrol and purple. the lighter shades have a shimmer effect while the intense shades are plain. thanks to the long-lasting, innovative texture of the nail polish, application is easy and fast with just one stroke of the brush. available in 01 goofy-blue, 02 lilac is my style, 03 life is a freeride and 04 top of the ice-stream.

Mini files:

these are sure to fit into even the tiniest pocket and shouldn’t be missing when you’re on the way to the ski lifts: the small nail files in a practical packaging are ideal when you’re on-the-go and ensure super stylish nails at all times! available in 01 snowboard-girls rock!

24h hand protection balm:

icy sub-zero temperatures are a real challenge for your hands. pampering ingredients like rich shea butter and valuable coconut oil replenish chapped, stressed skin with intense moisture. the tried-and-tested 24 hour repair formula provides long-term protection for hands soft enough to caress. and it pampers has a delicious fragrance, too! available in 01 keep cool!

So what do you think about this collection?

Thanks,

Nail Polish Obsession

Review: Darling Diva Polish Ms. Monster Esq.

Hallo My Lovelies,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend so far. It started snowing here on Saturday.

Today I want to show you a polish an amazing Halloween polish from Darling Diva Polish called Ms. Monster Esq. Ms. Monster Esq. is a light tinted yellow/green base with large black hexe, large neon green hexe, white squares, red holographic glitters and small purple and green  micro glitters.

This is what Darling Diva Polish has to say about Ms. Monster Esq. "This is so hard to describe there is so much going on! Pink, purple, green micro glitters along with red holographic glitters with large black, white, and neon green glitter in a slightly tinted green base. Think Monster Mash all over your nails:)"

For this mani used 2 thin coats of  Ms. Monster Esq. over 2 coats of Essence Andy you're a star.  

Application was nothing short of AMAZING: No fishing for glitter was necessary and the glitters stayed flat on my nails. I felt like mattifying this mani to make it more Halloweeine :D

Do you have any Darling Diva Polishes and if so how do you like them?

You can purchase Darling Diva Polishes from her Etsy shop or learn about updates from her Facebook page.

*This polish was provided to me for my honest, opinion.*

Thanks for looking,

Nail Polish Obsession