Stila 24k Collection

Stila recently released a few products that all contain real 24k gold. The gold is supposed to have 'skin revitalizing effects' but I just think it looks cool! All of the products go really well together, and they're not glittery like I had expected. Just a really delicate, textured shimmer.

There's the Golden Noir Smudge Pot, the Charmed Eyeshadow Palette and 24k Glaze.



Here's the Charmed Eyeshadow Palette... (which appears to be 50% off right now)
Edit: I just noticed that it's $5 cheaper on Sephora.com- $10 for the palette, that's almost like stealing it, LOL


There's a dark golden warm pink shimmer, a bronze-gold shimmer, a teal/aqua shimmer and a black with red pearl. I've looked everywhere on the packaging but I can't find any names for the shades, so they may not actually be named. The texture is true to Stila standards- SUPER soft, smooth, silky. The teal and the black are not very pigmented, but the gold and pink are super pigmented. The look I've been doing with this palette is the pink on the lid, the black in the crease and a little of the gold in the inner corner. I took a picture of it but I can't seem to find it... When I find it or remember what I named it, I'll post it. The other look I've done with this is Gold all over the lid, black mixed with gold in the crease and the blue on the lower lashline.


The Golden Noir smudgepot. I love this. It's so cool. It's a matte black gel liner with big flakes of gold that ACTUALLY SHOW UP!!! The texture is more dry than a MAC Fluidline but not as dry as a Smashbox Creme Liner. It sets pretty quickly so you're not accidentally wiping it off when you try to curl your lashes or rub your eyes later in the day.


This is the Stila 24k Glaze in Brilliant Pink. Unfortunately, I can't find this anywhere online, I didn't realize it but it must have been limited edition. It will likely end up at BeautyCrunch or the CCO at some point, so I don't think it'll be too hard to find.

The 24k Glaze came in a bunch of shades, but this one really stood out to me. It's a deep, bright pink. Not neon-bright, but it definitely adds a little freshness. It's packed to the brim with fine shimmer pearls- a lot like a MAC Dazzleglass. This isn't the standard Stila Lip Glaze texture, either. It's sort of thin and silky, not really thick and sticky. It does need to be re-applied often. It smells really good too, like a... nondescript fruity cake smell? I enjoy it. The only thing I don't like about this gloss is the packaging- yes, it's adorable, but the twisty part that you have to turn to dispense the product leaks. Gloss oozes out the side of the packaging. It's a very flawed design, as I unfortunately discovered by reaching into my purse to pull out a hand full of gloss.


Are you guys Stila fans? I'm a Stila fan. Have you seen THIS????

I think I'm about to faint. Is it getting hot in here???

Nicole by OPI for Fall 2009

Here are two of Nicole's new shades for fall. I hear that there are also two glitters that go along with these- a star-shaped glitter and a holo glitter- but I haven't been able to find them! The glitters were spotted recently in Canada so maybe they'll make their way here soon.

Violet Vibe. Light, frosty, pearly purple shimmer. A purple with more pink tones. It's like an almost pastel version of Nubar Pasadena Purple. Same kind of soft pearly finish. This one was kind of tricky for me to apply. It's thin and frosty plus it's on the sheer side... Not a good combination! I think this is three coats.


You're Blue-tiful. Bright sky blue frosty shimmer. I don't know why my hands look so red in this picture... that's bizarre. Anyway, I really like this polish! I always tell myself I have a million blues and they're all so similar to each other, but every time a new blue comes along I go "Ooooh!" and have to have it. I just really love blue polish! And this is a nice one. Much more opaque and lots easier to apply than Violet Vibe. It's still kind frosty/pearly but not as much as Violet Vibe.


I can't wait to see the glitters in person... I'm a sucker for glitter. I need glitter. I put glitter in my oatmeal.

Public Service Announcement

Okay, there are a couple things going on in the polish blogging community that I'd like to mention. *taps microphone* Ahem... hello? Hello? Is this thing on? Check... check...



First of all, OC Nail Art has generously increased the value of the 'scrangie' discount code! Instead of 20% off, it's now worth 30% off. And they still honor all competitor's codes, so if you have a code for more than my 30% off, it will apply to your order! How about that. Isn't that awesome?

Edit: Since it's been asked, I do not receive any commission from Kathleen at OC Nail Art. There is no personal benefit for me. It's all for you guys- it's a discount, nothing more!

And on a Konad related note, on to the next announcement...

Sasse's 'Nad Stamping Stampede is doing a Halloween mani contest, where one of the prizes is the Konad Coraline Set A. Head over there to check out the other prizes and submit your entry!

And last but definitely not least...

The lovely Diana at Painted Lady Fingers is having a Painted Halloween Lady giveaway! The prize is a bottle of rare, discontinued Essie St. Martin Mint and an original Halloween painting by Art By Sarada. This painting is amazing- I had a little freak-out when I saw it. It's pretty much the coolest painting EVER.

Color Club Master of Disguise for Halloween 2009

Of course, by now you all know how crazy I am about seasonal-themed things, especially Halloween nail polish... Here's another cute set I love from Color Club!


Here's the little set. Isn't it cute? These are minis. Ghost of Chance, Abracadabra, Taboo!, Master of Disguise.


Ghost of Chance. Pure white creme. This is pretty much your standard white creme. Good formula, fast drying.

Abracadabra. Orange glitter in an orange jelly base. This is awesome! Orange glitter! This is really unique as well, I've never seen another polish quite like this one. Also looks great layered.


Taboo! Deep shimmery blue based purple. This picture lies about the color. It's really purple. You know, cameras and purple, that thing. This is a reminiscent of OPI Ink or Color Club Electronica, to give you an idea. Super, super pretty.

Master of Disguise. Black creme. A basic black creme. This could be a re-named Where's The Soiree? but I find the formula of this one to be better. This wasn't watery or sheer, in fact, it was dense, smooth and opaque. *Almost* a one-coater.


Here's Abracadabra layered:
Abracadabra over Ghost Of Chance.

Abracadabra over Master Of Disguise.

Abracadabra over Taboo! This one looks really cool in person but the photo doesn't really capture it.


Cute cute cute!! I love Color Club.

Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor (aka Bebo) is an Indian Bollywood film actress who made her Hindi film debut in 2000 with movie Refugee alongside Abhishek Bachchan, which earned her the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. She is sister of actress Karisma Kapoor.

Currently she is filming for Main Aurr Mrs Khanna.

Check out more information and pictures of Kareena in our previous posts here.

Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji (aka Rani Mukherjee)is an Indian Bollywood film actress who made her acting debut with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat movie in 1996. Her cousin includes popular Bollywood actress Kajol, Tanisha and Sharbani Mukherji.

Her latest release is Yash Raj Films Dil Bole Hadippa! where she is performing as Veera Kaur and Veer Pratap Singh along with Shahid Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Dalip Tahil, Poonam Dhillon, Tabu, Rakhi Sawant and Sherlyn Chopra.

She is also shooting for Koochie Koochie Hota Hai as Tina.

Check out more information and pictures of Rani in our previous posts here, here and here.

Ayesha Takia Azmi

Ayesha Takia is one of the fuller body hot actress in India who appears in Hindi films. She started her career with the "I am a Complan Girl!" advertising campaign along with Shahid Kapoor as a child performer and then appeared in Falguni Pathak's music video, Meri Chunarii Udd Udd Jaye, at the age of fifteen. She started her film career with Socha Na Tha while Taarzan: The Wonder Car is her debut film for which she also won Filmfare Best Debut Award and IIFA Star Debut in 2004.

She got married to Farhan Azmi on 1st March 2009, a restaurateur and the son of politician Abu Azmi a Samajwadi Party leader.

Her latest Bollywood release is Wanted where she is performing in lead role as call center girl Jhanvi along with Salman Khan.

Check out more information and vivacious pictures of Ayesha in our previous post here.