BA Star Natural Shadow Palette: Review, Swatches, & Face of the Day!

Hello, Friends! Long time no post. I've been studying for a huge test I'm taking next month, so I haven't been posting as regularly, and I apologize. Today, I have a review on a natural eyeshadow palette from BA Star cosmetics for you. The palette I tried is the "Natural Shadow Palette," and it features three shimmery neutral powder shadows and two glitter gels.

Manicure Monday: Butter London Knackered & Essie Stroke of Brilliance!

Today, I wanted to share this lovely blue/green/purple glitter duo-chrome from Butter London called Knackered! I love how this polish changes color at different angles and in different lighting! I paired it with some blue glitter on the accent nail using Essie's Stroke of Brilliance and e.l.f. Dream Maker for some extra glitz and glam.

Butter London Knackered, 3 coats; indoor lighting

OOTN: Merry Christmas Berry!

Today's Outfit of the Night is what I wore to a Christmas Eve party. I tried to be as festive as possible by incorporating berry/cranberry shades and lots of gold sparkle. I even included my brother's OOTN in case you were curious! ;)

Nail of the Day: Christmas Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer Nails with Butter London Chancer!

Today's Nail of the Day is another Christmas nail design that I wore the actual week of Christmas. I wanted to amp things up with glittery red nails and a cute little Rudolf red-nosed reindeer to keep me company whenever I looked down at my fingernails!

Butter London Chancer, 2 coats; outdoor lighting

Nail of the Day: Sinful Colors Mercury Rising & Pumpkin Spice!

Today's Nail of the Day features a combo I wore during Thanksgiving time back in late November. I loved the combo of the burgundy brown and orange and gold glitter polishes!

Nail of the Day: Revlon Copper Penny!

Today's Nail of the Day is Revlon's Copper Penny, a beautiful gold shade with copper undertones. I can see this shade pairing well with many festive holiday and new year's eve outfits!

Revlon Copper Penny, 2 coats; indoor lighting 

OOTN: 1920's Flapper Halloween Costume! 10/13/12

Today's outfit is a 1920's flapper: Halloween edition! I'm not one for scary movies and getting super spooked on Halloween, but I absolutely love dressing up and getting to be someone or something else for a night or two. I ordered a different costume, but it didn't arrive on time, so I had to put together a last minute costume for a Halloween party I attended earlier this month. I thought this would be a nice thing to share in case any of you are looking for a good last minute costume! 

This costume features the signature flapper fringe dress, red lips and makeup, and pearls!

OOTN: Gold Sequins & Faux Leather! 9/21/12

Tonight's outfit is one I wore to the opening night of my best friend's art gallery. I wanted to wear something edgy, but still chic, so I chose to pair this feminine, gold sequin blouse with black, faux leather leggings and a black and white statement necklace!

Nail of the Day: Pale Pink Glitter Gradient Nails!

Today's NOTD features a pale pink nail with a gradient of varying sizes of gold glitter! I used three different polishes to achieve this look, and I absolutely adore how it came out. The nails are neutral with a glam factor. I will be sporting these nails at an upcoming wedding I'm attending!

NEW! Lorac Pro Palette: Review + Swatches!

I've decided to review and swatch all my neutral palettes! Today, I will be doing a review of the newest addition to my palette family: the Pro Palette for Fall 2012 from Lorac! This gorgeous neutral palette features 8 matte and 8 shimmer shadows for a total of 16 wearable eyeshadows to play with!

Nail of the Day: OPI Tickle my France-y and Essie (Luxe Effects) A Cut Above! 8/26/12

Today's Nail of the Day features a very wearable mauve-y nude polish with a little pink glam on the accent nail!

OPI Tickle My France-y, 2 coats

Nail of the Day: Urban Outfitters Smush and Dust! 8/24/12

Today's Nail of the Day coincides with my current mint obsession and features two Urban Outfitters nail polishes, which are new to me.

2 Coats

The two Urban Outfitters nail polishes that I used were Smush (mint color) and Dust (shimmery blue with chunky silver glitter.) The formulation of these polishes was smooth and very opaque. The polish wore about one week on my nails before it began to chip, which I consider very good. As a bonus, the polish came off almost effortlessly with nail polish remover; even the glitter wasn't as difficult in removal as some glitters can be. I am loving the blue, glitter polish, Dust. It is a very close dupe to the much more expensive Deborah Lippmann polish in Today was a Fairytale ($16.) These polishes retail for $5 or 2/$8, like I scored.

What's your current favorite nail polish?

xx, Eviola

Nail of the Day: Butter London's Disco Biscuit! 8/11/12

Sunlight, 2 coats