NOTD: Orly Kiss The Bride

I don't know about anyone else but THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY! I've had a super long and busy week with a major midterm and a major project I only finished at 10:15 a.m. this morning, literally 15 minutes before my first class. This of course was after 3 printer and 1 computer issue. I'm so tired! Luckily, this coming week is my reading week, and though I do have things I'll be working on, I also plan to do quite a few more posts to make up for my lack of late. But to start off some spring happiness (It's so warm here today, the snow is starting to melt! I can't believe it!) I have my first ever pink- yes, the one colour I never thought I would wear, let alone like- nail polish.

Orly's Kiss The Bride

Kiss The Bride is part of Orly's french manicure line, though I've used it as an all over cream colour. It's a very light pink- the colour that makes you think of the inside of puppy ears and bunny noses. And I actually really like it! Because it is so pale it does make my hands look tanner then they actually are but  the colour itself is light and feminine. Very delicate looking.

Also let me say the bottle design? Brilliant! Whoever came up with the rubberized cap idea should be knighted. Seriously, best idea in polish history! It was so easy to open and hold securely for painting!

Things in photo may appear paler than they are!

The formula for application was alright. I required three coats and could have done with a fourth one. The wear though has been phenomenal! The photos above and below were taken day 4 and 5 of my manicure. I have barely any tip wear and no chips! I'm so pleased! I'm not easy on my nails either, I'm constantly typing and in labs for school so I'm impressed to say the least.

Overall: Though the formula was average, the wear is fantastic! Plus I'm actually digging the colour (a feat I didn't think was possible). Plus the rubberized cap is a godsend!

Sprite Rating: 9/10 - Lost marks for the fact it's hard for me to get ahold of!

Would I buy this again? Yes. Even though I'm highly highly unlikely to get through a full bottle of pink polish, this was a great buy.

Rescue Beauty Lounge Polish of Dreams Semi-Finalists

That's right ladies and gents, Ji from Rescue Beauty Lounge has released her top 11 favourites from the many entries submitted for a polish of your dreams contest. See all 11 descriptions and vote for the next 48 hours only! HERE will take you to the page!!!!

Take note that the numbers are off in the blog post as one of the pictures interrupts the flow, so when you vote take note of the name of the person's idea that entered as that is what you'll be voting based on.

Personally I loved the succulent idea (followed closely by the Copper one and the Princess Leia Slave outfit idea). Which one are you voting for?

NOTD: Nicole OPI Kiss Me at Midnight

Time for another Nail of the Day! Today I'm sporting one of the Christmas releases by Nicole OPI, Kiss Me at Midnight, a gorgeous burgundy/mahogany shimmer (depending on the light- sometimes it's more red, sometimes it;s more brown.) This beauty is truly lovely in the sunlight, but is also quite a vampy little number. 

Sadly though I didn't really like the formula too much, it wasn't exactly difficult to apply, but it certainly wasn't easy to apply either. It also hasn't lasted very well at all, gaining chips quite quickly. This may be because I'm missing my normal favourite top coat and had to use another one, but even if that has made a difference, it still hasn't lasted well. Luckily the loveliness of the colour makes up in part for this.

More Brown in Sunlight

More Burgundy in Sunlight

Overall, the colour of this polish is great but not much else really. I find the formula and brush of this mediocre. 

Sprite Rating: 6/10- lost points for formula, not exactly cheap price, tipwear and chippiness.

Would I buy this again? Honestly? No, I'd try and find a similar colour by another brand.

Inspirational Photos!

Photo from Bored Panda

It's been a while since I've done one of these posts, but I got an e-mail about this today and I thought I should share, because it's awesome! Lipstick Animals! An adorable idea by a USA resident named Paige Thompson. You can check out her many different animals (and their different expression!) here at Paige Thompson Lip Animals (and other make-up art!). Definetly worth a look as they're quite cute! She also has some other interesting make-up looks and photos too!

Review: LUSH It's Raining Men Body Wash

Image from beaut.ie

I'm sure most of you have heard about this shower gel/ shampoo by now. Normally, I'm not much of a Lush person. I've bought from them twice in my entire life, and though they are a lovely brand, it's super expensive and not easy to get ahold of, not to mention quite a few of their smells (mostly the florals) tend to ignite allergic reactions in me (i.e trouble breathing, headaches, nose irritation). This body wash however, I am extremely glad I took the plunge and bought as it is a little slice of heaven in a body wash.

The large bottle cost me about $30 CND (ouch) which is way way more than I normally would consider buying for a body wash. It's also a colour I normally wouldn't be attracted to, but it does lok soothing like honey and milk blended together. However, the smell! Oh the wonderful smell! Though Lush says that it is the same scent of their Honey I Washed the Kids soap, it isn't in my opinion. Yes it has a honey base still but then it has a bloom of beautiful sweet florals that don't irritate my allergies. To die for great! Like what I think a summer garden that inhabits fairies would smell.

On top of this smell (that I literally couldn't stop using- I washed my hair with my normal shampoo than again with this so I could have lingering scent in my hair after the shower- didn't work but was worth a try), this lathered really really well. I used a dime size amount on a loofah for almost my entire body. I needed very little to get amazing suds in my hair too. It's almost indecent how wonderfully this lathers, but I love it! Plus as my skin has been pretty dry lately, the honey (which is the first ingredient and therefore the largest amount in this product!) is a great addition, my skin doesn't feel nearly as dry coming out of the shower, yet I'm still really clean (no residue!). I still need a moisturizer after the shower, but my skin doesn't feel as tight as it did normally. Also to take into account, it does have a foaming agent in this, which personally doesn't bother me (I like foaming things!) but I know that others of you out there don't, so it is something to keep in mind. With how little I need of this (and the bottle is full to the very top!) it's going to last a really really long time, which makes me feel better about the price. As a bonus the name is catchy, so much so my poor roommate had to hear me singing the tune in the shower. (I'm part of the Facebook group "Why yes, I do frequently burst out into song", I know strange, but I can't help it!).

In fact I love this so much I want it as a perfume. Like reallllllly badly. And a moisturizer. A candle would be nice too, but firstly a perfume. PLEASE!

Overall rating: 9/10- Only one point off due to price. (I adore the scent, the lather, the amount, and the fact it's vegetarian.)

Would I buy it again? Yes I totally would, but since it's Limited Edition I don't think I'll be able to, which sucks. (Check your local LUSH store if you get a chance- mine had a bunch of bottles left so it's worth a look!).