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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Nail of the Day: "Naughty Nautical" Essie Summer Collection 2013 Swatches

Naughty Nautical is one of six new polishes from Essie's new Summer 2013 collection out next month. For more on that collection click here.

The entire collection of polishes was inspired by vacationing on a paradise cruise and includes a beautiful assortment of Summer-friendly shades. I especially love the collection's namesake polish which can be best described as a brilliant  "marine green-blue-teal" shade with subtle shimmer. 

Naughty Nautical - Essie (Note the Shimmer)

Essie Naughty Nautical Swatch
Essie Summer Collection 2013 - Naughty Nautical


What do you think of this new shade for Summer?


"Anchors Aweigh!" Essie Naughty Nautical Collection for Summer 2013: Photos & Details

Essie's new collection of cruise inspired shades were created to evoke relaxation and make the perfect wardrobe for any journey. The new collection out in June 2013, includes six new shades "inspired by breezy chiffon cover ups and cashmere pastel evening looks" on that cruise to paradise. 

Naughty Nautical > Marine blue-green shimmer
The More the Merrier > Juicy lime green
Sunday Funday >Tangerine coral crush shimmer
Full Steam Ahead > Pearlescent punch lilac
The Girls Are Out > Fuchsia peony sparkle
Rock the Boat > Shimmering french blue

Each of the polishes (with the exception of The More the Merrier) have a subtle silver-based shimmer to them. I thought that the shimmer would be a lot more noticeable but I'm really glad that it isn't. (as many of you know I prefer cream-based polishes) The formula has a thinner consistency than I'm used to with Essie, but the colours are all stunning! The only polish I was disappointed by was Rock the Boat since it was much more sheer than the others and I always have such high expectations for Essie blues. Overall, the Summer Collection is one of those collections that will not definitely not disappoint.  It has a great assortment of shades for very taste. This is the third consecutive collection that Essie has released this year (Resort, Neons & Summer) that has surpassed my expectations. I think Essie is on a great roll!

Essie Naughty Nautical Summer 2013 Collection 
Left to Right: 
Rock the Boat, Naughty Nautical & The More the Merrier
Left to Right: 
Essie Full Steam Ahead, The Girls Are Out & Sunday Funday
Essie Summer 2013 - $8 USD / $10 CDN
Essie Summer 2013 - $8 USD / $10 CDN
Quick Swatches (sorry the lighting is a bit off)



The Essie Summer 2013 collection will be available in June 2013. 
Which shade is your favourite?

Mother's Day: Celebrating with Family, Maybelline, Garnier, Kiss Nails & Demeter!

Every year for Mother's Day, my wonderful husband and two beautiful kids make sure to remind me just how much they love me. This year my daughter grew me her very own plant at school, both kids made me the sweetest cards, my husband took me shopping and out for dinner (he seriously spoils me everyday!) and I helped celebrate with one of my favourite PR firms in Toronto. ROI Relations knows how to throw a great party and they also represent some wonderful brands that I have grown to love: Demeter Fragrance Library, Maybelline New York, Garnier and Kiss Nails, Broadway Nails (just to name a few). 

When I first arrived at the event, a few friends and I immediately started decorating cookies. I was so inspired by the impress nails that were scattered across the table that I ended up creating a few different cookies that resembled popular Impress designs. While that was happening, other guests got their makeup touched up by Maybelline or headed over to the "nail" area for a custom manicure and/or hand massage. After I made (and ate!) some cookies, I got to create my very own personal fragrance using Demeter's large assortment of everyday scents. I chose a few scents from their Fragrance Library that when combined, created my favourite personal scent, (I chose Sunshine & Dragon Fruit) then I was whisked off to make a Garnier smoothie inspired by Fructis Fruit Sensation shampoos. 

Take a look at some of the photos from the Mother's Day Soiree I attended. If you haven't tried any of the brands mentioned below and want some recommendations, please free to message me for suggestions.

Mother's Day Soiree with ROI
Garnier Smoothie Bar
Garnier Smoothies To Go!
Demeter Fragrance Library
So Many Options...Demeter has over 300 scents in their Fragrance Library!
Kiss Nail Dress & Impress Manicures
Total Cleanse Juices
Cookie Decorating Inspired by Kiss Nail Designs
Amber Enjoying a Hand Massage & Getting a Manicure
Maybelline Makeup Touch Up Station

Thank you to my friends and family, blogger family, the lovely ladies at ROI and to the above brands mentioned for making my Mother's Day a memorable one this year!

How did you celebrate Mother's Day?

Friday, May 17, 2013

Butter Yourself: Super Rich Smoothing Body Cream by Soap & Glory

Butter Yourself by Soap & Glory is a body moisturizer that contains exfoliating AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), orange waterjuice, Shea butter and peppermint oil. It is scented with Soap & Glory's new Fruitigo fragrance which is made up of notes of frozen yuzu, orange oil, green fig and jungle pomelo essence. It smells absolutely divine and the scent lasts for hours!  

Alpha hydroxy acids are great for exfoliating dry and damaged skin and for improving the skin’s texture and tone. This body butter is ultra-moisturizing and stimulates skin cell renewal. I love using it after a bath/shower. It leaves my skin soft, smooth and feeling fresh and hydrated. 
Soap & Glory Butter Yourself - Super Rich Smoothing Body Cream 
Soap & Glory Butter Yourself - $20 CDN/USD - 300ml
Soap & Glory Butter Yourself


Have you tried Butter Yourself? 

Do you use body butter? Which one is your favourite?


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