Ulta: Hot Spot

I didn't think I would like this polish... I never would have picked it up for myself - but it came for free in one of the awesome Ulta specials that was like, spend 10 dollars get a huge bag full of goodies. But I do like it. Before I put it on I wished it was lighter, but this darkness is actually fantastic. Its great for summer and fall. And I have enough light oranges. It has great shimmer, and a terrific formula. 

Ulta: Banana Rum in the Sun

Here is another polish I got on clearance at Ulta. And I'm glad I did - Banana Rum in the Sun may be my favorite yellow yet. Color-wise anyway. The formula leaves a bit to be desired. This was... 5 coats I believe. Quite a bit. But it was necessary to get the bottle color. But I think the color looks better on me than China Glaze Lemon Fizz. And it is far less chalky. Maybe because it is so sheer. 

On to the pictures...

Ulta: Mint Condition

First off, I want to say sorry that I went MIA for so long. I got a new job, that comes along with an hour and a half commute (each way!). So I've been leaving before the sun comes up, and getting home before it comes down and haven't had any time to do anything other than watch the rangers and flyers lose their first few games. 

Anyhoo - onto some polish. I got this at Ulta for 2 bucks, and I really like it. It is a nice teal color, and has a jelly-like quality. It was super sheer, but built up nice. This was 4 coats. 

Ulta: Tutu Cute

Yayy! My proposal defense was fantastic. So  easy! I don't know what I was so worried about. 

So.. onto the polish that I wore today. Ulta's Tutu Cute. I really like this polish. I have other pastel purples that really don't work on me because they are so warmed toned, but this really toes the line between warm and cool. 

Ulta: Pinata-Yada-Yada over and under white

I wanted to see how the sparse multi-colored glitter of Pinata-Yada-Yada looked over white, so I did two coats of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Whirlwind White, and topped it with a coat of Pinata-Yada-Yada. I like it, but not as much as I liked it over black. Maybe it is the white I used.. I feel like it had a yellow tint to it, which I hateeee. But other than that it is pretty cool. Very festive. 

And then, because I love how China Glaze Party Hearty looks under a sheer white, I put two layers of OPI Funny Bunny (a very sheer white) over the previous mani. 

I like it better under the white. It reminds me of like... an unfocused camera or something like that. 

Ulta: Pinata-Yada-Yada over Sinful Black on Black

I wanted to show you guys a great cheap Deborah Lipmann Happy Birthday look alike - Ulta's Pinata-Yada-Yada. It only cost me 2 dollars- which is fabulous. And I love it. I didn't expect to - since I had no desire to pick up Milani Gems or Happy Birthday. But check it out over the best black in the world - Sinful's Black on Black. This is one coat of Black on Black and one coat of Pinata-Yada-Yada.

Ulta: Devious

Here is Ulta Devious. A very nice purple creme. I'd been looking for a nice dark purple that didn't look black inside and this is it.  And it was super cheap! You can't go wrong with Ulta polishes. Always great quality.. fantastic color selection.. fantastic choice of finishes.. and cheap. 

Ulta: Envy

I love this. 

Ulta: Dance Teal Dawn

Geez... Ulta has some of the cheapest, prettiest polishes I own. I like the fact that they care enough to make good quality polishes with excellent formulas in a huge variety of colors - most of which I adore. For 2 dollars. 

This is Dance Teal Dawn. Its great. I'm not sure how well the shimmer showed up in these photos - but I'm sure it looks more impressive if you make them larger. In real life both this polish and Ulta's Envy are to die for they are so shimmery and gorgeous. 

Ulta: Capri Coral

This is the hot pink creme polish that I used as the base in part two of my Valentines Day mani. I think it looks a lot brighter on its own. I really like it. Very summery. Bright - but not nearly as bright as say.. China Glaze's Poolside collection. More wearable. I can't wait for summer. Which should be coming any way now. I can't wait.