Swatches: Del Sol, Zoya Pink Nail Polishes

Here's the two swatches of my new nail polish collection. Been having a crazy nail polish frenzy lately, I've bought so many yet have not really gotten a chance to try most of them.

Del Sol in Flirt (Pale Pink with Glitters)

Del Sol is what I'll call a tropical brand. I've only known about them after going on a few cruises to the Caribbeans. There is also one chain store located in the Quincy Market in Boston. They're actually a company that specializes in apparel that changes color under the sun (hence the name Del Sol). Their designs react to the sun's UV rays and transforms in color. Yup, even their nail polishes!

Del Sol nail polish indoors

Here I'm wearing the Del Sol nail polish in Flirt. It's a pale pink with lots of silver glitter. The glitter is very fine. I love how it gives off a slight shimmer this way. Perfect go to work color.

Del Sol in Flirt under the sunlight thru window

Difference in color between thumb and ring finger

Here you can sort of see a difference in color after I left my hand under the sunlight for a minute or so. Outdoors the colors are even more vibrant! I'll try to upload a picture of how my nails look outdoors. You can sort of see the difference in color between my thumb and ring finger.

Overall these are not great quality nail polishes. With only 1 coat and no top coat, my nails started chipping the next day. Very easy to apply and they dry fairly quickly. These nail polishes retail for $10 each. And they usually have a Buy 3 Get 1 Free sale in stores.  Pretty expensive for not so great nail polishes, but they are so fun to wear! These make a really nice staple to any summer outfit. So I don't mind purchasing more (I own like 8 of these already). I top it with my favorite Revlon Top Coat and it stays for almost a week. =) Good enough for me.

Next is the Zoya nail polish. I managed to get in on the 3 Free Zoya nail polish promotion a few weeks ago. All I had to pay was $6.95 for shipping and handling, still a very good deal since each of these polishes retail $8 each.

Zoya Nail Polish in Piper (ZP243)

Zoya Nail Polish in Piper is a warm neutral pink that's not really sheer. I had 2 coats on my index finger and only 1 coat on the rest of my hand.

With Direct Flash

With a Side Flash

Zoya claims to make the longest wear natural nail polish. And I think they really do live up to that claim. I didn't even apply a top coat on and I had no chips for 7 days! After that it started chipping a little but it wasn't too bad. The polish was easy to apply and dries quickly also. I think I've found a new love. =)

ASOS Haul - Mar 2011

Just splurged on these 2 ASOS Quilted Lock Across Body Bags.

ASOS Pastel Quilted Lock Across Body Bag

I've never shopped from ASOS before, but reading through the Luuux posts, I found it to be a very stylish UK online store. They now ship to the US and have both free shipping and returns.

The bags look so cute! Haha. I thought they look like cheap versions of Chanel classic clutches at first. I wasn't sure which color would be nicer especially seeing some online actual photos of the Pastel being so much darker than the stock photo and the Nude looks so light. So I got both bags in Pastel and in Nude to take advantage of the free returns. =D  They also have it available in white.

The Bill

Currently ASOS has a sale for 20% off all ASOS brand items. =)  Both bags came out to be $21.52 each! Such a good deal already. Haha, I hope I don't end up keeping both.

Steve Madden Haul Feb 2011

Steve Madden is currently running a sale for 50% off Clearance Shoes online http://www.stevemadden.com/, use code SALE50.

I took advantage of this code and bought this BNIKKI bag! I've been eying it for a while. =D  So glad it's on sale for $19.99 right now. Also bought the same one for a friend of mine.

BNIKKI - Gray Flannel

I almost wanted to buy the black leather one too! But I stopped myself because I remember seeing it in the store and didn't like it as much. BNIKKI

DAARLING Denim Pumps

Took advantage of the 50% off and got myself these DAARLING pumps. They look so cute! I like the Ivory one too but they were out of my size. =( Still available here and here.

The Bill

Interesting side note: Stevemadden.com actually placed my purchase on hold because they saw me purchasing the same bag twice and wanted to make sure it wasn't a mistake. ^_^ at least they have good customer service and are conscious of their customers! Definitely a plus! And they said it will be shipped out the next day, can't wait!

OOTD - Outfit of the Day - Winter Work Apparel

Haven't done OOTDs for a while. Here's a week's worth! The weather started warming up a bit already so these aren't super wrapped up outfits.

OOTD #1

OOTD #1

• American Eagle Gray Classic Cardigan (got this last year)
• Express Purple Ruched Military Button Down Shirt
• Express Editor Pants
• Timberland Boots (Kids size! I normally wear size 7.5, got these in kids size 5.5, you save a lot more money this way)

OOTD #2

OOTD #2

• Esprit Classic Argyle V-Neck Sweater
• Banana Republic Seamless Tank Top (similar here)
• Banana Republic Wool Trouser Pants
• Franco Sarto Mary Jane Pumps

OOTD #3

OOTD #3

OOTD #3

• Express Shark Bite Flyaway Cardigan (bought it in my Express Haul, it's actually a little too big on me, but it's a good thing it is cinched in the back. I had to return almost all the items in that Express haul. Express must have enlarge their clothes. Small doesn't even fit me anymore.) Still available here.
• Forever 21 Simple Black Tank Top
• Express Editor Pants

OOTD #4

WHO A.U. Ruffle Shirt

OOTD #4

• Victoria's Secret Waffle Sweater Cardigan
• WHO A.U. Ruffle Button Shirt (Just got this, I love the ruffle details! Too bad WHO A.U. doesn't have an online store, I'll be shopping there so much! They have styles very similar to Abercrombie and Hollister)
• Banana Republic Denim Stretch Pants
• Kenneth Cole Tribeca Ankle Boots

Sephora Online Coupon Codes (ongoing updates)

This post will be updated periodically with coupon codes that works for Sephora.com and maybe their stores.

 

BEBARE/BEMATTE - Receive a 10-day trial size bareMinerals Foundation SPF 15 in your shade, plus a mini brush to apply it with, free with any online merchandise purchase. While supplies last. (Only Medium Deep, Golden Dark and Medium Dark left.)

CLEANSEOIL - Receive a Shu Uemura Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium A/O sample, free with any merchandise purchase.

MUFEHD - Receive a deluxe sample of HD Microfinish Powder with any online Make Up For Ever merchandise purchase, while supplies last.

LASHOUT - Receive a Shiseido Perfect Mascara Mascara Parfait sample, free with any merchandise purchase. While supplies last.

W895P - Beauty Insiders receive a Bare Escentuals Wink and a Kiss set, free with any merchandise purchase. While supplies last.

FBGRACE - Receive a Philosophy Amazing Grace shower gel sample , free with any merchandise purchase. While supplies last.

SUNDUO- Receive a Shiseido Suncare: Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion N SPF 60 & Ultimate Cleansing Oil packettes on a card, free with any online merchandise purchase. While supplies last. Available to US clients only.

SUPERGOOP- Receive a package of 8 Supergoop! travel size Sunscreen Swipes With Zinc For Sensitive Skin ($10 value), free with any online merchandise purchase. While supplies last. Available to US clients only.

FBSUPER

FBSUPER- Receive a SUPER by Perricone Hyper Hydrator sample, free with any online merchandise purchase. While supplies last. Available to US clients only.