No computer

My computer died last night, I thought I'd let you all know.. :-/

After some testing it seems as if it is the graphics card. I don't have a spare one so I can't make sure but I'm pretty certain of it..

I will get a new cheap graphics card as soon as possible but for now I am without the possibility of doing proper blog posts and YouTube videos.. :-(

I am availble on Twitter through my phone so make sure you follow me. :)
http://twitter.com/steelnpurple

This post was also made with the phone and it took a heck of a time to write lol..

<3

//Tina

Kicks.se launched their webshop today

This post is a happy one for sure! Today Kicks.se launched their webshop. Huge selection of brands to choose from including M.A.C. and Make Up Store.

Free shipping after 600 SEK.

Kicks is now Sweden's first authorized M.A.C. etailer.

Happy shopping! ;)

Comparison 1: Essie and Quirius

This comparison was actually requested by two different people and I also though about doing it myself even before it was requested. The two polishes I am about to compare are not dupes by any means, but they share some similarities that makes them interesting to show off side by side.

So without further ado, comparison 1: Essie Demure Vixen and Quirius Breezy Rose!

Max Factor False Lash Effect Review

Before I get going with this mascara review I want to point out two things:

1. Sorry to scare you with a closeup of my (other than mascara) naked eye.
2. If you like this mascara and can't handle criticism then stop reading. Now.

Ok. That's out of the way. Now I can continue with the actual review! Let's get going!

Quirius - Rose Breeze

Another of the polishes I got from Nicole. It might not look like anything special in the bottle, but this gem has more than meets the eyes. And I think I have captured that in a few of the photos I'm about to show y'all. But first, speaking of bottle, let's start there. :)

All images are as per usual clickable!

ChinaGlaze Tree Hugger

Another blog-sale-haul-polish! I've seen this on swatches of course so I kind of knew what it would be like on the nails, but it still blew me off my feet! It looked so much better on me than I thought it would!

Presenting: ChinaGlaze Tree Hugger (or should I say Tomato Hugger hehehe).. shimmering green goodness. :)

Nina Ultra Pro - Viva la velvet + 100th post!

This is the 100th post on this blog! Can you believe it?? *gasp*
I said on Twitter the other day that my 100th post would be a giveaway. Well.. it's obviously not. it's "yet another nail polish swatch post". ;) BUT the giveaway is coming soon! There will be one. Just not today. The giveaway will be because of the 100 post milestone. Keep an eye out for that.. and now to the swatches!

This bottle is one of many extras that Magic Maid was kind enough to send me along with the items I bought in her recent blog sale. Thank you again Nicole! You are so sweet! <3

The brand is new to me; Nina Ultra Pro. I'm sure it's one of those US brands because I didn't even recognize the name! It is one heck of a lovely polish though! The name is Viva la velvet and I think it is quite appropriate! :)

The Frankenpolish by Alizarine Swatches!

Yes. Here they are!

I will let the pictures speak for themselves I think. If you want to read my initial thoughts about the franken polish, then read this post. I will add though, that I see a clear silver sheen to it that I didn't notice that much on the tape swatches. It's not "silvery" .. you can clearly see that for yourself. But there is a hint of a hint of silver sheen.. to the surface. Sort of. I think this makes this colour very unique.

Frankenpolish by Alizarine

Alizarine and I were talking back and forth on Twitter a little while back and before I knew it she was going to franken a nail polish for me! I know I mentioned purple and possibly grey but I don't remember exactly what I said.. then the days went and I didn't think much about the whole thing.

Today there was a fat envelope stuck into the mail box on my door. :)
I immediately understood what it was.. and who it was from..

And yes. It was the franken!

All I can say is that this freaking polish is SPOT ON! It's so gorgeous!

Blog layout delirium

I am currently dabbling around with the looks of this blog.

That's just how I am. Never satisfied.. ;)

So this look is not a final one, the blog will change appearance a lot over the next week or so.
I just wanted to let y'all know what's going on. ;)

I have a vision.. let's just see how long it takes for me to get there. And how much the blogger limitations prevents me from get there.

<3

//Tina

Sinful Colors - Let's Talk

Once again I will go way out of my comfort zone. I've had this polish in my collection for a long time now (I got it from Nicole last year), but I haven't had the guts to use it to be honest LOL!
Today would be the day. Finally! It had become a bit goopy but I revived it with some thinner.