KellieGonzo

Monday, March 5, 2012

More Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Nail Lacquers

Yay I have two more Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics polishes to show you today!

Anime is freaking awesome. It's a NEON hot pink that actually applies really well. I usually have some streaky issues with neon polishes but this one was a dream. Two coats baby! Here it is pictured with topcoat, I took pictures without but the matte neon glow totally freaked out my camera.

This is Strumpet, uh that name cracks me up. I thought it meant a baked good you eat at tea parties, but apparently it means "female prostitute or promiscuous woman" according to Dictionary.com. I'm not fond of derogatory words directed at women, but it is just fun and tongue-in-cheek so it doesn't bother me. This is a rich plummy dark pink/red that applies like butter, two coats.

You can purchase OCC products on their website, http://www.occmakeup.com; their nail polish is $8.

Products provided for review.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Nail Lacquer

Today I have some of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics nail polishes in their newly designed packaging. The new bottle is close to American Apparel's and Massini's bottles, tall rectangles with a longer handle. I do like the look of the new bottles compared to the older square bottles, but these are easier to knock over.

Here is Femme, an "icy flamingo pink shimmer". This was surprisingly easy to make opaque, only two coats. Great formula, minimal brush strokes and very classic looking.

Next is Extravaganza, a "rich pink/coral with a gold overlay". I couldn't find this on the website at the moment, but I assume it will come back into stock. I love the watermelon color and super brightness! The gold is very subtle, I wish it was a little more pronounced. Two coats.

Here is Pool Boy, an "aquatic blue creme". This is a really pretty blue and reminds me of clear blue skies. This is two coats. I love how it really pops against my skin tone.

Next is Palare, a "fuchsia with blue/violet shimmer". I tend not to pick fuchsias too much but I really love this one. It's bright and fun and the formula is fab. Two coats.

This is Cruising, a "brassy gold shimmer" that is so metallic it's considered "demi-matte" by OCC. It's no secret that I love GOLD and this is a really pretty foil. This is two coats.

You can purchase Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics nail polish on their website, www.occmakeup.com, for $8 per bottle. OCC is known for their bold color and their nail polish is no exception.

Products provided for review.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

OPI Nicki Minaj Collection

Hey kittens, how is your week going? I have something delightful to show you today, OPI and Nicki Minaj have collaborated to produce 6 stunning nail colors. I don't know much about Nicki but I do enjoy most of her music and I think she's creative as hell. Here are the swatches!

First off is Pink Friday, which is also the name of Miss Minaj's latest album. This is a cotton candy light pink cream. Very girly and wearable. This formula was a little sheer and streaky so I used three coats.

Next is Did It On 'Em, a freaking fab color. I tend to gravitate towards brights and this is nicely bright but not blinding. The green is very yellow toned. Close to but not a dupe for Who the Shrek Are You from 2010's Shrek Forever After collection. I would say in between Shrek and Fiercely Fiona. I used three coats for this.

Another gorgeous color, Fly. Teal-ish turquoise cream. Bright and fun, but not terribly unique. Very pigmented. I used two coats here. Wearing this color makes me happy!

Here is Metallic 4 Life, it has a black base with lots of silver glitter in three sizes, small squares, small hex's and large hex's. It was thicker and more goopey than I expected but still workable. This is three coats. Next time I wear it I'll layer it over a black cream I think. I am LIVING for this polish, so fierce.

Save Me is a glitter-gasm! It's mainly itty bitty silver glitter pieces, and there are lots of holo & blue bar glitter dispersed within a clear base. I expected this one to be more blue toned from the promo images. It's ok on it's own, if you were out in the sun all day! I doubt I'd wear this on it's own, better for layering or gradients. This is three thick coats. Bar glitter can be tricky so take care with application.

And the crowning glory, Nicki's shatter called Super Bass Shatter. It's probably my favorite song of hers and it's now my favorite shade of shatter. Gorgeous dark plum with teeny-tiny pink shimmer. La la love!