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Swatch And Learn
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Bath & Body Works Mango Mandarin Volumizing Conditioner Review & Pictures

Today I have for you a review on the Bath & Body Works Mango Mandarin Volumizing Conditioner! (You’ll remember that very recently, I reviewed the moisturizing shampoo in this scent.) To tes...

2 h ago

Giveaway: Win a Set of 8 Nubar Nail Polishes!

It has been a little while since my last giveaway, and I wanted to do something special for you because your support and encouragement means the world to me. If you’ve been following Swatch And...

1 day ago

China Glaze Harvest Moon Swatches & Review

China Glaze Harvest Moon is a brilliant copper polish, and since I don’t have much of this kind of colour, I really enjoyed wearing it. It was a breath of fresh air! I love how this colour look...

2 days ago

China Glaze Optical Illusion Swatches & Review

Whenever polishes have so many shiny things going on like in China Glaze Optical Illusion, my camera has a tough time capturing it properly. (Okay, so I’m blaming my camera. It’s really t...

3 days ago

Zoya Carly Swatches & Review

Are you a purple-polish fiend? If so, this lacquer may make your heart race! Even though Zoya Carly is part of the Beach & Surf Collection for Summer this year, this shade reminds me more of some...

4 days ago 1 person likes this

Smorgasbord Sundays: Dare to Try New Foods

We all have foods that are our favourites – like lasagne, a hearty chili, or freshly made ravioli! And there may be some dishes that make us crinkle our noses at the mere mention of them. IR...

5 days ago

Bath & Body Works Mango Mandarin Moisturizing Shampoo Review & Pictures

I’ve been wanting to try the Bath & Body Works Mango Mandarin Moisturizing Shampoo for several years. Finally after picking up the bottle and putting it back on the shelf, it ended up jumpi...

6 days ago

Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Powder Microfinish Powder Review & Pictures

Before I bought the elf Cosmetics version, I got the Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Powder Microfinish Powder. After trying them both out, Make Up For Ever comes out on top for me…just not...

25 may 12

Bath & Body Works Fresh Picked Pears Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap Review & Pictures

For today’s post, I have a review on the Bath & Body Works Fresh Picked Pears Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap. I’ve been really wanting to try it because I heard that it’...

24 may 12

Blog News: My Neon Skittle Manicure Featured on ulookhaute’s YouTube Video!

Hey everyone, Remember the Neon Skittle Manicure I did a couple of months ago? Well, it was featured on ulookhaute’s YouTube video that went live last night! The woman in the video also mention...

23 may 12

Essie Haute as Hello Swatches & Review

Essie Haute as Hello comes from the Summer 2010 Collection, and it’s a light coral with orange undertones. Years ago, I would never have given it the time of day. I’d brush past it like a...

22 may 12

OPI The Color of Minnie Swatches & Review

It’s a rare thing when I feel the itch to wear a red nail polish. And usually I ‘scratch’ the itch near Christmas because it’s festive. This time, I couldn’t hold back. ...

21 may 12 1 person likes this

Smorgasbord Sundays: Lilacs

Hope that my fellow Canadians are having an amazing long weekend! I’m having a really busy one hanging out with a bunch of friends. Didn’t have too much time for a post today (sadly), so ...

20 may 12 1 person likes this

Nail Art: Black & Yellow Konadicure (Using China Glaze Yellow Polka Dot Bikini & Bundle Monster Ima...

Yesterday I flossed China Glaze Yellow Polka Dot Bikini on here, but if you read the post, you knew that I put something on top. Well, this is what I did! Of course, since it’s such an in-your-...

19 may 12 2 people like this

China Glaze Yellow Polka Dot Bikini Swatches & Review

“She wore an itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny, yellow polka dot bikini!” The lyrics from that old Brian Hyland song my dad used to play always pops into my head every time I see China Glaze Yell...

18 may 12 1 person likes this

Essie Trophy Wife Swatches & Review

Essie Trophy Wife has a silly name. (Side note: I’d love to see a nail polish called ‘Trophy Husband’. If I could design it, it would be a deep blue with gold and black glitter.) Th...

17 may 12

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter Red Velvet Swatches & Review

Deja vu? Nope, but close! Yes, yes, yes…here is another Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter! Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter Red Velvet was one of the shades I wanted the most when I first caught wind of...

16 may 12 1 person likes this

Essie Aruba Blue Swatches & Review

Essie Aruba Blue is the kind of blue that I feel anyone can pull off because it’s a jewel tone. This decadent colour seems to have that lit-from-within feel because the middle of your nails are...

15 may 12 1 person likes this

Zoya Zuza Swatches & Review

Zoya Zuza from the Beach & Surf Summer Collection was one of the first colours I immediately took note of. Aside from true greens, this is what I consider to be my ‘comfort polish’. T...

14 may 12 2 people like this

Smorgasbord Sundays: Coach Handbags

Back in 2006 or so, I used to be obsessed with Coach handbags. Not only did I stalk the website and boutiques, but I even joined forums to talk about them! Haha, yes, I was part of the whole communit...

13 may 12

OPI Pure Lacquer Nail Apps Press Release & Promo Pictures

I’ve never tried nail-polish strips before. Have you? What has been your experience with them? Do they last as long as a regular manicure? I’m curious like a cat! All these questions were...

12 may 12 1 person likes this

NYX Powder Blush Pinched Swatches & Review

Did you ever have an aunt who pinched your cheeks? None of mine ever did that. (Thank goodness!) And I wonder how that gesture even developed. Who was the wise guy who thought that we should pinch so...

11 may 12

The Body Shop Mango Hand Cleanse Gel Review & Pictures

A long time ago, a friend bought me The Body Shop Mango Hand Cleanse Gel, and it’s fine time that I reviewed it! This is actually the first product from The Body Shop that I’ve tried sinc...

10 may 12 1 person likes this

OPI Natural Nail Base Coat Review & Pictures

Although I often shine the spotlight on nail-polish colours as they tap dance across the stage with their top hat and cane, it’s important to remember that wearing a good base coat is vital for...

09 may 12 1 person likes this

Essie Camera Swatches & Review

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have read my tweet a while ago gushing over the Essie Poppy-Razzi Collection. Anytime I hear about neon polishes being released, I get as excited as a carbonated ...

08 may 12 1 person likes this

SpaRitual Earth Matters Swatches & Review

Ahhh, yes! I’m back to wearing a colour that’s totally in my comfort zone. My how I’ve missed you, Green! It’s ludicrous how I went so long without sporting my favourite colou...

07 may 12

Smorgasbord Sundays: Documentaries I’ve Watched

Happy Sunday, everyone! Today I’d like to share a few links to a few documentaries that I’ve watched this year. They’re not new, but I think they’re interesting even if some o...

06 may 12 1 person likes this

Yves Rocher Gentle Makeup Remover Sensitive Eyes Review & Pictures

You may remember that I received the Yves Rocher Gentle Makeup Remover Sensitive Eyes in my Loose Button April 2012 Luxe Box. Even though I already found my Holy Grail eye-makeup remover, I had to pu...

05 may 12

China Glaze Summer Neons Collection Press Release & Promo Pictures

The China Glaze Summer Neons Collection looks like another neon-polish winner! You can count on China Glaze to come to the party all decked out with polishes so bright, you need to floss your shades....

04 may 12 1 person likes this

Nail Art: Pink & Black Zebra Nails Using Konad Image Plate m57

Yesterday, I shared my thoughts with you on OPI I’m All Ears from the Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection. Although it was like, it wasn’t love. So, what did I do? I Konaded the *beep* out of...

03 may 12 1 person likes this

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