Nicole by OPI: Fresh Squeezed

So this is the first of my Nicole by OPIs, the formula of which I highly enjoy, the bottle of which I most certainly do not. I love this slightly sheer slightly shimmery bright orange. And it is truly one of a kind, makes me feel like summer all over!

This is two coats and you can certainly build it up to full coverage with more. 

Despite the somewhat sheer texture it wears really well and I didn't even suffer tip wear with this beauty. 

Despite the obnoxious bottle, this is a superb polish, one that makes me yearn for warm sand, and a back up bottle! Or at least a good dupe, ideas anyone? 

Until next time, stay polished. 

Liz -HotToSwatch

Sally Hansen: Pacific Blue

(Just a brief disclaimer that all polishes swatched or reviewed on this blog from the Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear line, will be of the original formulation unless explicitly stated. I have not purchased any of the new formulation, nor to I intend to at this time) 

So this is the big guy. This big beautiful polish. I don't know how much there is to say about this polish that hasn't already been said, but I'm gonna try. Gorgeously pigmented one coater, a brilliant bright blue. 

I have a back-up if this beautiful baby, and I suggest you do too. 

That's all for now folks! Stay polished. 

Liz -HotToSwatch

Revlon: Whimsical

This polish is the next of the cult favourite Revlon crelly glitters, this is Girly's blue cousin. Once again impressed with the quality of this and the fact that such a mainstream nail polish brand is bringing out such a beautiful polish, which differs greatly in formula to what they usually release. Once again these polishes are toppers and can perform beautifully with one coat, but are able to build up to somewhat of an opacity with three coats. Here you have it, the gorgeous Whimsical

Blown away by this creamy polish, I want one is every colour!

Less chipping with this one than Girly, however I would still recommend a top coat to even out the texture of the nail. 

I love this polish quite a lot and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something different at the drug store. 

Until next time, stay polished

Liz -HotToSwatch

Revlon: Girly

I love this polish, hands down. It is gorgeous and I am in love with jelly cream polishes with hex glitter like this. Revlon makes a very good cruelly based glitter and I am pleasantly surprised with both the look and the quality of this polish. 

Such a beauty. This polish is made for being a topper, but as seen on my accent nail with about three coats it can be built up to semi opacity with a visible nail line. 

This polish makes me very happy, and after seeing it for the first time, I was losing sleep until I had it in my possession, I swear! This is not the finest polish when it comes to chipping, but a top coat would add even texture and shine to this nail look as well as helping with chipping that is apt to occur with glitter. 

Overall a gorgeous 'girly' shade! Stay polished!

Liz -HotToSwatch

Sally Hansen: Greige Gardens

This is a fairly thick grey beige colour with what I see as a hint of purple, which may or may not show up, but regardless it pairs quite well with a purple. This polish is a bit confusing, as I believe I have seen the exact polish, which is part of the Sally Hansen complete salon manicure line, labelled both as Greige Gardens, which is the one that I have, and also as simply 'Greige'. As far as I can tell these polishes are identical, regardless of which variation of the name they have but just a heads up. 

This is a fairly thick and even polish, these swatches are two coats. I'm a sucker for greys and while this isn't my favourite grey it's still a nice addition to my collection. 

Until next time,

Liz -HotToSwatch

Sally Hansen: In The Spotlight

(Just a brief disclaimer that all polishes swatched or reviewed on this blog from the Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear line, will be of the original formulation unless explicitly stated. I have not purchased any of the new formulation, nor to I intend to at this time) 

This is a chunky holo bar glitter topper, from the Sally Hansen Xtreme wear line. While I do find it unique , as I don't see many polishes featuring solely bar glitters let alone those with holo, I just can't bring myself to like this polish that much, or bar glitter for that matter. I know, call me crazy. The formula on this polish is average for the line, but certainly not the best. There is a good deal of bubbling with this polish and for only having this polish on for three days when I took the swatch pictures I find the amount of chipping pretty horrible. 

Again, not my favourite polish but if you're looking for some holo bar glitter, this baby might be for you. 

Until next time, stay polished

Liz -HotToSwatch

Sally Hansen: Coral Reef

(Just a brief disclaimer that all polishes swatched or reviewed on this blog from the Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear line, will be of the original formulation unless explicitly stated. I have not purchased any of the new formulation, nor to I intend to at this time) 

Aside from having some issues with chipping, I love this polish. It is a fresh pop of coral and is nothing a good topcoat couldn't fix. A creamy formulation and a perfect spring/summer shade, Coral Reef gets it done. 

I especially like the last shot, what a gorgeous polish!

Until next time, Stay Polished

Liz -HotToSwatch