Guided by Voices

MAC's Earthy Harmony Nail Lacquer

I have fallen for the mouse-like charms of Earthy Harmony from MAC cosmetics. This is a nail shade from the Nail Trend F/W 2010 collection. It is really not surprising considering I am a taupeaholic and great lover of the murky and twisted.

Earthy Harmony is a greyed taupe with some copper sass and flash. Very attractive in and out of the bottle. The shimmer cast is so subtle. I can hardly detect it in full sunlight. I have a two coat application. I am traditional that way. One coat was crazy and surprisingly efficient. Great pigment and depth. The bottle retails for $13.00($15.50 CDN) and is available at your local MAC counter. The nail polishes are pretty fabulous from this collection.

Concubine: Blackened red with red shimmer

Ming Blue: Cobalt Blue with teal and red shimmer

Rain of Flowers: Blackened Violet with violet shimmer

Imperial Flower: Bright reddish orange with gold and red shimmer

Jade Dragon: Emerald green with teal shimmer (Melanie: Have you seen this? Holy Emerald City!)

Have you seen this collection? Did you cave on any nail polishes? Let us know in the comments!

Disclosure: A press sample was provided by MAC cosmetics

First Date

This post is for Self Styled Siren.
I still believe in love.
My dear friend and co-worker Thais went on a lunch date this afternoon. She was kind enough to test drive the new MAC nail lacquer So Rich So Pretty. It is a perky pop of violet plum. It took only two applications to achieve the color pictured. Thais described it as "passionate" and plum pudding-like".

The date was a huge success. Love is in the air at the office.

The Alice+Olivia polish will be available for purchase at your local MAC counter on July 8th 2010.

Nail Polish of the Week

This week I chose MAC's Seriously Hip from the Style Black collection. This is a sooty black shade with an olive green cast. This polish has serious shimmer fire with sparks of gold, rust and red. Serious gorgeous factor. It blazes in the sunlight and can be distracting.

This is a two coat application. Great coverage and pigment depth.
Seriously Hip is sold out online at MAC Cosmetics but you might find some stragglers at your local counters.

What is your nail polish this week? Let us know in the comments.


Disclosure: A press sample of this product was provided by MAC Cosmetics.

Have some mercy on me
Do you have to be such a mercenary?

MAC Nail Lacquer is usually not a "one coat" affair. Most need 2-3 applications to get an accurate color pay-off. MAC's Mercenary has above average pigment power. One coat delivers color that looks like three applications. The shimmer power is gorgeous and fiery. The color is a smoky bronze shade. It is not brass like a penny but more dark and twisted. My co-worker/hand model Thais had concerns on how dark it was. She is generally drawn to corals, pinks and light shimmery shades.
This polish is currently at your local MAC counter. It retails for $11.


She's scheming inside
Can't stop the wheels turning
Been through it before
There's no profit or learning
She's not really bad
Just a gold-plated heart
So scared to be alone
It rips her apart
(lyrics from Go Go's)


Disclaimer: A press sample of this product was provided by MAC Cosmetics

MAC Nail Lacquer in Peppermint Patti

This is a polish from the Sugarsweet collection. It is a Celadon/Jade shade with some added oomph and brightness. It has received mixed reactions from the public. My nail tech thought it was lovely and very spring-like. My co-worker, Gela called it the ultimate Easter parade color. My other co-worker who shall remain nameless stated that she truly hated my nails this week.

This polish is wearing well. There is no wear or tear at the tips. The first coat of application is sheer and watery. I had to use two coats to get an even coat of color.

Now the bad news...this is sold out online and at most counters.
It retails for $11.
http://www.maccosmetics.com/

However Chanel might release their own version in the fall. Mr Phillips featured jade nails on the fall runway.

***Crosses Fingers***

What is your nail polish this week? Let us know in the comments.

Credits: Style.com, Wikipedia and Blogdorf Goodman

Disclaimer: A press sample of this product was provided by MAC. I also bought a back up of this polish.

"Breaking the Law, breaking the law": Illegal Purple from MAC's Cult of Cherry Collection

The first application was very watery and streaky. The second application delivered a deep dark purple shade. The third coat was pure inky violet. This high gloss formula has resisted chipping so far. I am currently testing it on my toes. It is thicker and more tacky than previous MAC polishes. I had to avoid any type of movement for at least an hour. However, the rich color payoff made the sacrifice worth it!

It retails for $11 and is currently at your local MAC counter.

Disclaimer: A press sample of this product was provided by MAC.