LVX Fall 2015 Monarch

Hello friends!

Fall is just around the corner, with the first day of September coming tomorrow. To celebrate the season, LVX has launched its Fall 2015 collection and it's got a perfect mix of transitional colours to get you from Summer to Fall.

The first colour I have to show you is the perfect gold shade for the season, Monarch. It is a warm gold with a hint of copper tones.

It applied smooth and was opaque in 1 coat.

It's a metallic polish with a shiny finish.

I added some elegant swirls courtesy of the Elegant Twist nail vinyls by Snail Vinyls, which can be purchased here: www.snailvinyls.com

Classy yet sassy!

LVX polishes are 5-free, meaning that they do not contain formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, or camphor. They are UV and chip resistant, meaning that they won't change colour over time from exposure to the sun and are durable. LVX polishes can be purchased here: www.shoplvx.com

Colour Pop Ultra Matte Solow and Donut

Hello lovelies!

Today's post showcases 2 more shades from Colour Pop Cosmetics Ultra Matte liquid lipstick collection.

The first colour is Solow, a medium dusty pink.

These lipsticks are opaque in 1 coat and are easy to apply.

This is one of my favourites in the collection because it's an everyday colour that can be worn to work or for play. 

The next lipstick to show you is Donut, a light pink with slightly orange undertones. It's brighter than Solow.

Here's a side by side comparison of Solow and Donut.

I was surprised at how Donut looked on my actual lips. It was more vibrant than what I expected.

It's a much more summery shade than Solow is.

Both were easy to apply and incredibly opaque. Colour Pop Ultra Matte liquid lipsticks retail for $6 each and can be purchased on their website: https://colourpop.com/

Colour Pop Ultra Matte Midi

Hello lovelies!

My recent obsession has been lipstick, in particular liquid lipsticks that dry matte. My new fave brand is Colour Pop because their lipsticks are very highly pigmented, come in a wide array of shades and apply easily.

Today's post is on MIDI, a pink based nude with slightly brown tones. 

So easy to apply because it's opaque in one swipe. This shade is that subtle nude I've been looking for to go with a bold smokey eye.

You can always add a clear gloss over top to create another look, similar to the type of gloss Jennifer Lopez often wears.

Image from http://www.glamour.com/images/beauty/2013/1/jennifer-lopez-golden-globes-makeup-h724.jpg

Image from http://www3.pictures.stylebistro.com/gi/Jennifer+Lopez+Makeup+Nude+Lipstick+rwkxpJh6VbAx.jpg

The Colour Pop Ultra Matte liquid lipsticks retail for $6USD and can be purchased at https://colourpop.com/

Colour Pop Ultra Matte Bumble

Happy Saturday, friends!

Today's post is a little different. I'll be showing you one of my Colour Pop Ultra Matte liquid lipsticks. These were launched a couple of weeks ago and they caused a huge frenzy online. After seeing swatches of them on YouTube and Instagram, I knew I needed some too!

I was able to order a few when they were released. It took a while because the website kept crashing from the high number of hits. Luckily I was able to get most of the colours I wanted to try. They will be restocked in August.

The first one I'll be showing you is Bumble, a dark pink. 

These Ultra Matte liquid lipsticks are so easy to apply and dry quickly. This swatch features one smooth coat. This photo was in natural sunlight.

This next photo was taken indoors.

I'm in love with this lipstick! I've been wearing it all day and have eaten and drank several times and the lipstick has held up to the test. Easy to apply, long lasting and beautiful colours, Colour Pop Ultra Matte lipsticks are top notch. For only $6 each they are well worth it! Visit their website https://colourpop.com for more info!

LVX Summer 2015 Currant

Hi loves!!

The final shade from LVX's Summer 2015 collection I have to show you is Currant, a dark royal purple.

Currant is dark and mysterious. A beautiful purple!!

I love how rich this colour is!

I used a pretty gold stamp accent to complete the mani. The stamp image is from a stamping plate from Bundle Monster's XL Polynesia collection set 2.

LVX polishes are inspired by fashion trends for the season. They are non-toxic, cruelty free, vegan friendly, and long lasting. Visit their website www.shoplvx.com for more info on where to find LVX polishes!

LVX Summer 2015 Avenal

Hi friends!

For this post, I'll be showing you Avenal by LVX and it is from their Summer 2015 collection.

LVX polishes are 5-free, cruelty free, and vegan friendly. LVX gets their colour inspiration by fashions from the runway.

Avenal is a beautiful light green.

It's so eye catching and great for summer!

I used Avenal as the base for a floral mani.

I love this design so much that I did it on both hands!

LVX polishes are rich and easy to apply. They are generally opaque in 1-2 coats. The high shine finish makes this a brand comparable to department store ones. Visit their webpage for more info www.shoplvx.com!