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Enjoy Pretty and Eco-Friendly Nails with SOPHi by Piggy Paint Nail Polish

June 2, 2015 by Kathryn 116 Comments

A few years ago, I discovered Piggy Paint, a non-toxic and eco-friendly children’s nail polish. I had a blast testing out the colours with my nieces and appreciated the fact that they weren’t being exposed to potentially harmful chemicals. In fact, I couldn’t help but wish there was an adult version of the polish that was as gentle as Piggy Paint!

Now my wish has come true with the release of SOPHi by Piggy Paint eco-friendly nail polish! This polish boasts a formula that is non-toxic, odourless and natural, just like Piggy Paint. But with great durability and grown-up colours, it’s designed with adults in mind! I received some of the new SOPHi polish to review and I couldn’t wait to test it out.

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Treat Mom to Luxury this Mother’s Day with Crabtree & Evelyn-Giveaway

April 24, 2015 by Kathryn 265 Comments

Believe it or not, it’s almost Mother’s Day and if you’re wondering what to get for your mother, you’re not alone! Every year I find that shopping for my mom gets harder and harder, because there’s really not much that she needs. But this year, shopping got a whole lot easier because any woman is sure to love the fragrances, fine food and bath products from Crabtree & Evelyn!

I recently received the Citron, Honey & Coriander Deluxe Gift to check out for myself and it is absolutely gorgeous. The large beautiful gift box is a useful item in itself for holding important papers or trinkets, and inside are five full-sized Crabtree & Evelyn products in the luscious Citron, Honey & Coriander scent. With Skin Cleansing Bath & Shower Gel, Skin Quenching Body Lotion, Ultra-moisturizing Hand Therapy, Skin Smoothing Body Scrub and Petal Pink Nail Lacquer, it’s got everything a woman needs for smooth skin and healthy hands this spring! [Read more…]

Race into Summer with the New Ford Mustang by OPI Collection

July 2, 2014 by Kathryn 42 Comments

I’ve always been a fan of Ford vehicles, but it wasn’t until I started car shopping recently that I realized just how much of a Ford woman I really am. After weeks of hunting for the perfect vehicle, I decided on a 2006 Ford Taurus. This car is roomy enough to be a great choice for a family, has lots of power and is surprisingly fuel efficient. In fact, we used to have a 1998 Ford Taurus that I adored, so I am very happy to have one in the driveway again!

But as much as I love this sensible family car I have to admit that, like any true Ford Lover, I dream of hopping behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang! And with the car celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, OPI has joined in the fun by partnering with Ford to offer the Ford Mustang by OPI collection! [Read more…]

Add Some Bubbles to Your Summer with the OPI Coca-Cola Collection

June 5, 2014 by Kathryn 88 Comments

I’m not a big soda drinker, mainly because I’m not a fan of adding so much sugar to my diet, but I do love the fun and energy of the Coca-Cola Company. The brand is one that personifies happiness, positivity and joy, and now OPI has partnered with Coca-Cola to create a nail lacquer collection that embodies that spirit in a fabulous, calorie-free way!

The OPI Coca-Cola collection contains nine nail lacquers inspired by the most popular Coca-Cola beverages, from Sprite to Coke Zero to Fanta Grape. I received a set of the nail lacquers to review and I was so excited to see how OPI interpreted the colours of these iconic beverages. [Read more…]

New Sheer Tints by OPI Are a Fun Twist on the Traditional Top Coat

March 5, 2014 by Kathryn 4 Comments

I love OPI nail products because the company is always innovating, and new Sheer Tints by OPI are a perfect example of that. These fresh new top coats are a clear, tinted nail lacquer that is applied over coloured polish to create a rainbow of fun nail designs. I received the four new Sheer Tints by OPI shades to review recently and decided to test them out over the same solid polish to see how the tints would change my look.

I used the mint green Alex by the Books Nicole by OPI polish as my base polish. Then one it was dry, I applied I Can Teal You Like Me, a sheer teal blue, on one hand and Don’t Violet Me Down, a crystal sheer amethyst, on the other. The blue gave my nails a great oceanic look with blue and green both showing through, but I liked the purple even better. It blended with the light green colour to create a subtle ombre effect that was so pretty! [Read more…]