Showing posts with label sonia kashuk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sonia kashuk. Show all posts

Wednesday, 31 October 2012

Sonia Kashuk - Fatigued

ENG: sorry, I'm not posting so much for a couple of weeks, but I'm quite busy and all posts I have already programmed are finished, so, I just need to reorganize my time (and my will ;P) to restart. This polish comes from an old swap and the pic above was made in May, but I think it's perfect for the incoming autumn. :)
ITA: scusate se sto postando pochissimo da un paio di settimane, ma sono un po' incasinata e ho finito tutti i post programmati che avevo preparato, ho solo bisogno di riorganizzarmi (e di trovare un po' di buona volontà ;P). Questo smalto arriva da uno swap vecchiotto e l'immagine sotto è stata fatta ancora lo scorso maggio, ma penso sia comunque perfetta per l'autunno che sta arrivando! :)
SONIA KASHUK - FATIGUED
ENG: I know this brand because my cousin picked up as gift for me an eyeshadow palette when she went to New York few years ago. I think it's an interesting brand and I was curious to also try its nail polishes, sooner or later. For this reason I've swapped this one, and even, of course, because it's an olive green, and I have an obsession for olives, ochras, browns, taupes... ;P I don't remember so well technical details, but I remember very well that it's very opaque, almost one coat, and that it's a quite thick. By the way, a valuable product. :)
ITA: conosco quasta marca perchè mia cugina mi aveva portato, come regalo da un suo viaggio a New York di qualche anno fa, una palette di ombretti, e penso sia un brand piuttosto interessante, e così ero curiosa di provarne anche uno smalto, prima o poi. Così ho colto la palla al balzo durante uno swap, in più è anche un verde oliva, tanto per alimentare la mia ossessione per i caghelli, siano loro verdognoli, ocra, marroncini i taupe... ;P Non ricordo benissimo i dettagli tecnici, ma ricordo molto bene che questo smalto è molto coprente, quasi da un'unica mano di colore, ma che, però, era un po' denso come formulazione. Resta comunque, a mio parere,  un buon prodotto. :)

Sunday, 26 February 2012

TOTALLY RANDOM SUNDAY #12

HAULS
SWAP FROM US WITH ERIKA!
One of the best swap ever!!! It wasn't a big swap, just few items, but any single one of them is something very special. Last, but not least, Erika added a lot of yummy and cute extras. The Candies cannot be photographed since they were on my mom stomach  before I could even licking them! She left to me just amazing Hi-Chew candies in banana! XD Other lovely things were so many that I hope to remember all of them in the pics below. ;P Let's go with the polishes as first!
- CQ - RUSTIC DREAM
A duochrome gold/amber that reminds a lot to Sally Hansen - Amber Ruby. I had no hopes to find it, then... I'm very happy for this!
- JESSE'S GIRL - CONFETTI VERSION 1 (OR 2?)
I love polishes with "cute little worms" glitters, but this one, as I've seen on this Chloe's post... Bright blue sky and fuchsia together? No way, wishlist, right now! Just... I sadly discovered this polish wasn't the only one Jesse's Girl - Confetti in the world, more this one was the most hard to find... But Erika found both and sent me as a surprise the lovely couple of beauties!
- JESSE'S GIRL - CONFETTI VERSION 2 (OR 1?)
And this is the other version, the most "famous" one. I wasn't so interested in it, I have to admit that, my love was all for the "cute and little worms" version. But... Ladies... Keep an eye on my blog for the next week, because I've swatched it and it became one of my favorite polish ever!!!
- SONIA KASHUK - FATIGUED
This olive/camouflage/militarygreen polish was a plus at the end of the swap, because Erika saw it on my wishlist, but actually I'm very happy to own it. It's a dupe to another polish of mine, but that polish is completely dried and I need for a replace. Here it is!
- OPI - ABSOLUTELY ALICE
And the first reason of this swap. I read so many enthusiastic reviews about this polish, but I always thought: it's a blue sky glitter with silver shimmer, whatever... No... No no no no... I was so wrong... SO wrong! The blue of this polish is almost impossibile to catch with an unprofessional camera, it's... I can't even describe it: it's like the deepest and the cleanest sea in the world, intense in a crazy way. And shines to any tiny change of light, even few millimeters... I can't wait to swatch it!
- BONNE BELL - LIP SMACKER in WATERMELON
This is one of the extras in my package, and... Oh! This will be my lip balm for life. Watermelon in one on my favorite flavor, and this stick has a delicate but prominent scent that makes me feel instantly well. The taste is also delicious. A+
- WET N WILD - MEGA SHIMMER ILLUMINATING POWDER BRUSH
This is just a tester, but it's enough for me. First of all, it smells of... Biscuits? Cakes? Soooo delicious to sniff, but better don't do it, since I think it's not very healthy sniffing glitters... XD What's this? Actually I'm not sure about it, and maybe it's pretty useless in your life, but whatever, it's damned cute! A really MEGA shimmer powder that goes directly on a brush. I'd never use it on my face, but I guess this could be very nice on your shoulders in the summer nights! *__*
- MAC - FAFI LE 2008 - QUAD #2
Woah!!! How is cute this packaging???? I didn't know this limited edition, and it was a big big big surprise when I've opened everything and found this one. Nothing more to say, too pretty!!!
There were other items, but I guess I put enough pics for this week!
Next Week?
Mmmmh... Can't decide... Kiko sales or GOTbeauty discovery? Or maybe various polishes bought by me and gifted from friends? I'll toss a coin. ;P

LINKS OF THE WEEK
SWATCHES & COMPARISONS
NEW RELEASES: not so many this week, but beautiful *__*
Essence - Nail Color³ by Lacquerdicted
Jessica - Smoky Feather by Parokeets
A-England - Dragon+St.George+Princess Sabra by Let them have Polish!
Catrice - King of Greens by Parokeets
OLD POLISHES BUT STILL WORTHY: since there are a lot of interesting posts about "old" polishes, I wonder if ladies can't wait to see new spring collections so they are fishing from their stashes the untrieds in the meanwhile, aren't they? ;D
Missha - HGR01 by The Manicured Monkey
Zoya - Veruschka by Kiss my Acetone
Nfu.Oh - 113 by Nail Art Sakura
Nubar - Gem by Pee Before Polish
China Glaze - Mrs Claus by The Beauty Case
OPI - Ink Suede by My Polish Stash
NYX - Emerald Forest by Kiss my Acetone
Essence - Can't Cheat on Me by Ere K. Beauty Shelf
MINOR BRANDS: indie and local brands not available worldwide are a step ahead from big companies lately, I highly recommend to keep an eye on them for next trends ;D
Ana Hickmann - Naomi by Mai Senza Smalto
Icing Blue - Purple Magnetic by Spaz & Squee
Girly Bits - Shift Happens by The Manicured Monkey
KKcenterHK - Ebalay #006 by Nihrida
NAIL-ARTS & FRANKENS
Counting Sheep how to cure insomnia with manicure by Simply Rins
Glare is a mother! pretty polka dots on choco base by Lovebeangirl
I Rule! ahahahahahhaha genius! by My World
Miffy kawaiiii!!! by Nailside
Spring Easter another genius: from shoes to nails by Pretty Digits
Beware of the Cat simple but still gorgeous by The Polished Perfectionist
All that glitters is Gold! love this luxurious french by Nailasaurus
Water Marble Beach inspired classy colors by Luv my Lacquer
Water Marble with Avon another great one by Another Bottle of Polish?
Post V fell in love with this mani by Das Experiment
Frankens - Chromatic Pigments no words... by Fashion Polish
MAKE-UP, FASHION & VARIOUS
Burberry Fall Show by Fashionista
Watch in streaming the last defilée (with Eddie Redmayne in 1st row ;D)
De Formidables Rencontres Et Nouveautés by Les Ongles d'Amély
I love this kind of cheerful meeting with cheerful people for a cheerful hobby!
Splashing Around by Pretty Digits
What's supposed to happen when you wash a duochrome polish?
Another useful post (and don't miss her sum-up posts!)
How much are fuckin lovely the packaging of these blushes?

That's all for this week. See ya! ^__^/

Sunday, 4 December 2011

TOTALLY RANDOM SUNDAY #3

HAULS
CULT NAILS - UNICORN PUKE 
It came! It came!!! My baby finally came to me!!! *caress caress* No, you're not drunk, in the pic below there are TWO bottles, but I'm talking just about one, why? Because the second one will be splitted into 2 or 3 smaller bottles for my friends as gift or maybe a future giveaway, I don't know, yet. Numbers of my bottles are 53 and 71 (or 51 and 73? I don't remember XD) of 275 total pieces released. But this means not so much to me, actually: I bought this polish because it's so damned cute!!! *caress caress* I was decided to wait for Clairvoyant (the identical polish on the permanent collection) but I was online exactly when Cult Nails posted on twitter the beginning of the limited sale, and I had received money on my rechargeable credit card right the evening before, so... Why not? *caress caress*
TONY MOLY 
*DROOL* The a-m-a-z-i-n-g Galaxy Collection from the Korean brand Tony Moly. *DROOL AGAIN* My cousin wanted the purple and the grey/glittermulticolor ones, so I made an order for her, adding 3 more polishes for me: the green, the purple again and the copper.  *DROOL EVERYONE* They are a bit expensive, but I really needed for a gift to myself that week. Really.
- Tony Moly - GT04 - Neptune - some medium round bright green glitters and tons of gold microglitters in a dark base
- Tony Moly - GT05 - Jupiter - few medium round duochrome glitters that go from turquoise to green and tons of purple and orange microglitters in a dark base
- Tony Moly - GT03 - Mars - a lot of medium round bronze glitters and tons of orange and blue microglitters in a dark base
- Tony Moly - GT02 - Earth - a lot of colours (especially red and blue) for these microglitters in a dark grey base
Are they fabulous as they look like in the pics? Shit, yes! They has just 2 weak points: the smell and the roughness on the surface when dry, so wear a mask and be generous with your top coat, then the world will smile at you again.

[B]BASIC LEs: NEW YORK & EARTH LIFE STYLE
I'm a big fan of [b]basic polishes, because they are cheap, I can find them on Schlecker stores (there are 6 or 7 of these drugstores in a 5 kilometers radius from my place), they are pretty, small, few are not bad and few are amazing, so I buy one of them with the change I have in my pocket anytime I go there for my regular shopping for my house, aaaaaand... You should to know it: I'm collecting a consistent ammount of bottles and other tools for my next giveaway. For now there are: one bottle of remover, one box of pads remover, 2 files, stickers, top coat fast dry, and a dozen of nail polishes... I really hope you'll like the price! *^__^*
NEW YORK limited edition - Ref. 5770 - 01 Central Park + 02 - Metropolitan
Julep-bottle-style for these classic but still lovely fall colors. €1 for 9 ml each. Medium quality.
EARTH LIFE STYLE lim. ed. - Ref. 5663 - 01 - Black Earth + 02 - Red Earth + 03 - Green Earth
€1,50 each and AMAZING quality: just one coat and great application! This collection is perfection, a lot better than other famous and prestigious high-level brands. A friend of mine pointed up to me that this collection is probably inspired/copied from Chanel - Les Khakis, but... Actually... I think this is better than Chanel LE, and, no, I'm not paid from anyone to say it, and, no, I'm sure about what I'm talking about, and I believe in it. Totally. Long life to [b]basic. If you can find these collection, make a favour to yourself and buy all of them, I'll take the responsability for this advice, but I'm sure you won't do a bad purchase!

CUSTOMIZED LIP PALETTES!
When a friend of mine went to USA for a trip, I asked to her for 2 lip palettes, but it happened a little chain of misfortunes, and one of them came damaged (2 glosses were all around) and the other was simply a mistake and CherryCulture sent the fair of the pink instead of cool browns (thank you Cherry Culture! Ti venisse uno scagotto! XD). Soooo... I customized them! Yay!
How to do this? A candle. A knife. A spoon. Paper towel as if were raining. Steady hand (if it's possible). Patience. And search on youtube words "lip palette customize how to" or "lip palette diy" or something like this. Good luck! ;D
- SONIA KASHUK - Lip Gloss Quad - Natural Nudes *customized 2 of 4*
On the right you can see the original Kashuk shades; on the left there are 2 lipsticks of mine, that perfectly match with the glosses. I made this palette to carry it around with me.
- L.A. GIRL - Lip Palette - Fall in Love *customized 4of 6*
Pink is my kryptonite, so I thrown away 4 glosses of 6 and I preferred to dissolve 4 of my other lipsticks: a [b]basic 5511-23, the Kiko Mat Lipstick 209 mauve beige, then the Kiko Smart Lipstick 13 marrone cappuccino, and my lovely Shiseido Perfect Rouge in RD613 Mystery. Last 2 shades were already in the palette. This palette will stay at home, because the dust can go easily inside. P.S. very good brush included!

LINKS OF THE WEEK:
A little sorry to bloggers who are mentioned below and who aren't, too: sorry sorry sorry because I didn't comment on your blogs for 2 weeks, but recently I have my usual blogs "walk" in the middle of the night, when I'm already lying in my bed, so I can click on mouse buttons but I can't type comments, but I'm always following you! Kisses!!! And sorry but this week I didn't comment my links, neither, sorry again! >_<
SWATCHES
- Nail Art Sakura: [b]basic - New York limited edition
- Vintage Musings of a Modern Pinup: Model's Own - Golden Green VS Chemistry - 519
- Vampy Varnish: Ozotic - 507
- Scrangie: Zoya Color Box Gift Set for Holiday 2011
- Lacquerdicted: Essence - Circus Circus limited edition
- My Lucid Bubble: Deborah Lippmann - The Edge of Glory
- Lucy's Stash: Barielle - Elle's Spell
- Alexandra RC: Kleancolor - Holo Chrome
- Scrangie: Essie Luxeffects comparisons
- Das Experiment: IsaDora - Blue Sky + Wet'n'WIld - Kaleidoscope
- Vampy Varnish: Cult Nails - Super Powers collection
- Nailin' It: IsaDora - Black Galaxy
- Smalto Italiano: Revlon - Emerald City
- Vampy Varnish: Zoya - Feel collection
- Have you met Miss Jones?: China Glaze - Jolly Holly
- The Trace Face Philes: Hits - Lambada
NAIL-ARTS
- Nailside: Art Deco Chevrons
- Nails by Kayla Shevonne: Retro Polka Dots
- Pee Before Polish: Water Marble: first time!
- Copy that, copy cat: One Piece flags
- Les Ongles d'Amély: Galactic Decals
- Nail Art Sakura: Schtroumpfs Decals
- Beautylish: All about Owl Nails
- Wacky Laki: French with Spin
- Simply Rins: Snowman Parade
- The Polished Perfectionist: Red, White & Blue
- My Simple Little Pleasures: Newspaper nails: QR Codes
VARIOUS
- Ere K.'s Beauty Shelf: Neve Cosmetics - Zen eyeshadow
- Mai Senza Smalto: Nails in ADs november
- Temptalia: Urban Decay - Naked 1 VS Naked 2
- NailXchange: Nail polish spill on a laptop! D:

FREE TALK
Last 2 weeks were not so good for me, because my health problems have had a relapse, and I don't feel so good, so I had to rest and stay to home. No panic, my therapy is going well, and I should expect few fallout, yet, but they less painful and last for less than before, so I have to be glad for this, even I'm a little' disconsolated because I was hoping to finally find a job again within 2 months, and I have to wait a bit more. On the other hand I have seen many great movies during my rest.
EDDIE REDMAYNE MOVIES
First of all, I've seen few movies with one of my favorite actors: Eddie Redmayne. Oh, Eddie. Oh, oh, oh, Eddie. He's still pretty young but he has talent... No no, let's rewind: talent is just for lucky people who has a gift but doesn't know what to do with it, necessarily: Eddie has talent but he absolutely knows what he's doing, this is rare, even for the most of "great" actors we usually adore and we usually overestimate. But I'm not good to explain myself properly when I'm talking about things I appreciate in a complex way, so... In my macaronic English I can say that this guy can use his talent with great awareness and he's damned good about choosing scripts, so... What the hell, let's go on: this is what I've seen this week:
LIKE MINDS: a thriller with an amazing (as always)  Toni Collette, and Tom Sturridge, too. Disturbing but not as much disturbing as the director could have if he wanted. Great choice, director. I can't say it better.
ELIZABETH - THE GOLDEN AGE: I think I was the last person in the world who had not seen this movie, yet, sorry. Aestethically perfect, in a good way, even not so historically realistic in my humble opinion. Also too luxurious, in my humble opinion again.
THE YELLOW HANDKERCHIEF: an indie on-the-road movie with William Hurt and Kristen Stewart (this is the first time I see her acting). A simple story but told in a delicate prospective. Step by step, without the need to overload facts. Appreciated a lot. Very good movie.
POWDER BLUE: what a cast!!! Ray Liotta, Forest Whitaker, Eddie (of course) and Jessica Biel, even Lisa Kudrow. A drama with 4 stories of 4 people so different to each other, so desperate in a so different way. This movie reminds me to Wong Kar Wai style when he filmed slices of lives as Chung King Express. Another great movie I advice, my favorite from what I've seen with Eddie until now.
GLORIOUS 39: another thriller based on Keyes family during the Second World War, a very traditional British house and their adopted child Anne, called Glorious from his "brother". Another great motion picture.
Eddie has acted in other production for theatre and tv, of course, maybe I'll speak a bit again in the future about what I've already seen in the past, if you glad. :)
MISFITS 3rd SEASON
Just a few words for who already know this British grotesque tv series: Misfits first season was a big surprise for me, something totally new; the second one was still very valuable, then... The thrauma. Robert Sheehan leaves the series to filming 2/3 movies, and Nathan Young with him, of course. Big big thrauma. But, I made a deep breath and I tried to think that a great series is not based only on one single great thing, otherwise it isn't a real great series. So, what I'm thinking about the 3rd series? Misfits is still a good series, but no more great. I think they did a mistake, a terrible mistake: try to introduct a character similar to Nathan, but, come on, how it's possible to replace someone like Nathan??? NO WAY! They would have had to create a totally different chara, to avoid comparisons. Because, let's be honest: comparisons with Nathan is lost in the beginning. This is my opinion.

That's all for this week.
These weekly posts are huge, but I hope you join them ayway! ^__^