Final Recommendations - Orly Happy Go Lucky Collection

Hey guys!

So after swatching, reviewing and comparing all four shades from the Orly Happy Go Lucky Collection, I have some final words/recommendations.

This post will also serve as an easy access page where you can find links to all of the swatches, reviews and comparisons from this collection that I've done.



Review & Swatches - Orly Happy Go Lucky Collection
Swatch Comparison - Orly Frisky
Swatch Comparison - Orly Frolic
Swatch Comparison - Orly Fresh
Swatch Comparison - Orly Flirty
In the end, Frolic surprisingly ended up being the most unique of all four shades and I had nothing else close to it in my collection. Flirty comes second in the unique race and although I had a couple of shades that were similar in one respect or another (i.e. base colour/finish), nothing was quite like Flirty. These 2 shades would be the ones I would recommend first from this collection.

Unless you're a complete polish addict like myself and need every variation of every shade, I would skip Frisky if you already own China Glaze For Audrey.

Additionally, I would skip Fresh altogether, even if you don't own a grassy green shade, because I didn't find the formula to be very good and there are some better alternatives available.

Overall, Orly's Happy Go Lucky Collection is a short and sweet one with a few shades that are deceptively unique.

The Orly Happy Go Lucky Collection Lacquers are available now for approximately $6-7, depending on where you live. ORLY Nail Lacquers and Treatment products are available at orlybeauty.com, Sally Beauty, Ulta and other purveyors of beauty throughout the U.S. and in over 100 countries worldwide.


I've decided to start making these full collection comparisons/final recommendations a regular thing on my blog so hopefully it's something you guys like. :)

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Upcoming Collections - China Glaze Metro Collection for Fall 2011

Hey guys!

I know you've already seen this press release on a number of other blogs but I wanted to post it here as well because I like to find out how you guys feel about upcoming collections. If a lot of you are interested in a particular collection or a particular shade from a collection, I'll try harder to get that collection/shade. However, if very few of my followers are interested in a particular collection, I won't try very hard, if at all, to find that new collection.

Basically, I'm justifying why I choose to post press releases on my blog because I know some people don't like them, especially when they're bombarded with the same press release on numerous blogs. However, I think they're useful for the reason I stated above and I believe that I post regularly enough that my site isn't just full of press releases.

Anyways, let's see what China Glaze has got in store for us for Fall 2011.



URBAN EDGINESS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

China Glaze Introduces 12 New Purely Pigmented Crèmes, High Coverage Glitters and Intense Shine Shimmers for Fall 2011



Keep reading for more information and photos!


Los Angeles, CA – (April 2011): City living boasts excitement, a cool, edginess and confidence that oozes from fashion forward women like none other. City loving celebs like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Ivanka Trump, Rosario Dawson and Jaime King have style to spare and their fashion sense trickles down to everyone from working women to college kids. This Fall, China Glaze has captured the big city feel in 12 sexy, sophisticated shades that are on trend, exciting and will be on every fashion maven’s “must have” list. Whether you prefer downtown funk or uptown class, China Glaze’s METRO Collection pulls together ensembles and will undoubtedly make heads turn! Colors in this collection include:


Skyscraper: A sparkling, glitter blue reminiscent of the sky over the city.


CG in the City: Glittering dusty purple, bronze and silver multi-tonal glitter, perfect for a pop of edge from West side to East side.


Urban-Night: Exactly what you need for a night on the town – rich purple crème.


Traffic Jam: Stop traffic with a breathtaking, raspberry pink crème.


City Siren: The perfect deep, red crème to match any outfit.


Loft-y Ambitions: Burgundy shimmer and cocktail hour – nothing better.


Brownstone: Burnt terracotta crème mirrors the quaint townhouses of the city.


Midtown Magic: Burgundy base with flecks of gold shimmer captures the latest fashion trend.


Street Chic: This gorgeous beige crème is the perfect go to shade letting your clothes do the talking.


Concrete Catwalk: Steel grey crème is amazing for a chic mani.


Westside Warrior: For the trendsetting woman this camo green crème is to die for.


Trendsetter: Mustard yellow shimmer translates beautifully from hot dogs to nails.


Fall in the City is a magnificent time and China Glaze has interpreted the hues of the urban jungle into their limited edition METRO collection. Escape your everyday and indulge in the city life!

The China Glaze METRO Collection will be available in a “Downtown” 6 piece box collection (includes Skyscraper, Concrete Catwalk, Westside Warrior, Trendsetter, Loft-y Ambitions and Midtown Magic), an “Uptown” 6 piece box collection (includes CG in the City, Urban-Night, Traffic Jam, City Siren and Street Chic and Brownstone), a brand new, amazing 3D 12 piece counter display, a 36 piece rack display, and as open stock colors.





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China Glaze is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries:
For nearly 40 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women. Our product lines include Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, Jeris-Lustray, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.


What do you all think of China Glaze's Fall 2011 Collection? Any shades stand out to you?

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