My Latest Mani: Rescue Beauty Lounge Refined and Polished from the Bloggers 3.0 Collection

I'm still in denial that Rescue Beauty Lounge is no more. If I'm being honest, I'm just pretending it's not true and that there will be a new collection announcement any day now. But, in case my prayers go unanswered, I'm definitely glad I snagged a bunch of polishes before Ji Baek closed the brand for good. And one of them was Rescue Beauty Lounge Refined and Polished.

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Zoya Island Fun Collection for Summer 2015: Swatches and Review

Once in awhile, there's a nail polish collection so spectacular that I'm in love with EVERY. SINGLE. COLOR. Well, such is the case with the Zoya Island Fun Collection, one of two they've created for Summer 2015. (The other one, Paradise Sun, is just as fabulous.) Island Fun is made up of six juicy, bright cremes that are perfect for summer manicures and pedicures. Read on for swatches and my review of each color in this nail polish collection.

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Get Comfy: Essie Comfy in Cashmere Nail Polish Swatches from the Cashmere Matte Collection

The new Essie Cashmere Matte Collection is out, and I for one am very excited. Of late, I'm definitely into polishes with a finish that's part glossy, part matte. (See my recent manicures with Zoya Leah and Zoya Veruschka for proof.) I have to say, though, that while I do like the natural finish of Essie Comfy in Cashmere, adding top coat makes it NEXT LEVEL GORGEOUS.

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Zoya Ignite Collection Nail Polish Swatches

It's a Zoya-filled week here on The Beauty of Life! Yesterday I brought you swatches of the Naturel Deux (2) Collection, and today I have the (unbelievable) (gorgeous) (ZOMG-worthy) Ignite Collection for Fall 2014. The six colors in Ignite are glass-flecked shimmers. In other words, they're stunners. Read on for swatches of all the polishes and my thoughts on the collection.

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Zoya Naturel Deux (2) Collection Nail Polish Swatches

In case you weren't aware, Zoya pretty much knocks it out of the park with every single nail polish collection they create. And, true to form, the Naturel Deux (2) Collection (which launched a couple months ago) is no different. The six polishes in this collection take the idea of neutral and spin it on its head, making it become something completely new and different (and, of course, completely gorgeous). Read on to see all my swatches and thoughts on this collection.

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Tell the Truth: Essie Truth or Flare Nail Polish

I woke up very early this morning -- apparently I was done sleeping at 5:30 -- and figured there was no better time than the present to paint my nails! I've been wanting to try Essie Truth or Flare, one of the colors from the Spring 2014 Hide & Go Chic Collection, for quite some time, and today was the day!

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Introducing the Chanel Etats Poetiques Fall 2014 Collection: Nail Polish Swatches

The new Fall 2014 collection from Chanel, États Poétiques, is here ... and, true to form, the nail polishes are stunning. This collection is meant to express passion and emotion through evocative, romantic colors. Three nail polishes, ranging from light to dark, balance out the eyeshadows and eyeliner in the collection.

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Zoya Summer 2014 Tickled Collection Swatches

You know those nail polishes that just SCREAM summer? Well, the Zoya Summer 2014 Tickled Collection does exactly that. The six cremes in this collection are bright, bold and perfect for heating up your summer manicures and pedicures. Keep reading to see swatches and my thoughts on each of the colors!

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Amazing Nail Polish Swatches: Zoya Magical PixieDust in Lux

Oh. My. God. As if I weren't already a huge enough fan of Zoya PixieDust ... now Zoya's gone ahead and released the Magical PixieDust Collection. The three nail polishes in this collection are, in a word, magical. Zoya definitely hit the nail on the head with that one. And my favorite is definitely Lux.

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Essie Nail Polish Swatches: For The Twill Of It & Full Steam Ahead

There's just something about Essie, isn't there? The colors are gorgeous and unique, and every time you slick one on, it's time for tons of compliments. And that's exactly what happened when I tried For The Twill Of It and Full Steam Ahead.

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Bold Nail Polish Swatches: OPI, butter LONDON & Deborah Lippmann

In case you weren't aware, I love bold nail polish. Sure, there's a time and place for red and pink -- but, for the most part, I like to make a statement with my nails. In recent weeks, I've tried everything from bright blue to sparkly black -- and these are the swatches to prove it. Read on for my reviews of butter LONDON The Black Knight, Deborah Lippmann On The Beach and OPI What Wizardry Is This?.

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Rescue Beauty Lounge Swatches: Fashion Polish, Forgiveness & Be Humble

You know those brands that just call to you over and over, always enticing you to buy just one more product? The ones that are so amazing, you remember each and every purchase you've made from them, going all the way back to your first? That's how I feel about Rescue Beauty Lounge.

From the purchase of my very first bottle (Recycle) to every other one in my collection, they both stand the test of time and make me fall in love over and over again. So is it really any wonder that I'm completely smitten with three of the latest colors in my arsenal, Fashion Polish, Forgiveness and Be Humble? Read on to find out why.

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Orange Nail Polish Swatches: Essie Orange, It's Obvious! & Ciate Speed Dial

In recent years, I've become quite enamored with orange nail polish. Pale, bold, bright, creamy, shimmery, glittery ... whatever the orange, I want to wear it! And in the past few weeks, these two by Essie and Ciate have really taken the cake. Keep reading to see why.

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Essie Nail Polish Swatches: Neons & Summer 2013 Colors!

Whenever I'm not sure which nail polish to wear, I reach for a bottle by Essie -- and suddenly all is right in the world. I'm not quite sure how Essie does it, but every single color is pure magic. I really think Essie Weingarten has been knocking it out of the park with her collections lately -- both the Summer 2013 and Neons 2013 collections were, simply put, stellar. Read on for a few of my favorites.

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Review: NARS Fall 2013 Color Collection Nail Polishes (Fury & Galathee)

Oh, NARS. You've done it again, haven't you? You've made me fall madly, deeply, passionately in love with your newest nail polishes. I don't know how you continue to do it, but there you have it ... I'm smitten beyond measure.

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Jin Soon Voile and Gossamer Nail Polish Swatches

If you're looking to introduce a little luxury into your life, may you look no further than Jin Soon Nail Polish. I've long been a fan of everything Jin does, from creating gorgeous looks for Fashion Week to owning and operating multiple fabulous nail salons throughout NYC. So when I was given the opportunity to try two of her gorgeous new nail polishes, who was I to say no? Keep reading to see more swatches and my take on the colors.

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Chanel L'Été Papillon de Chanel Nail Polish Swatches

Chanel's collection for Summer 2013, L'Été Papillon de Chanel, is inspired by the dazzling colors of butterfly wings. The three nail polishes in the collection are, in a word, stunning. Read on for swatches and my take on the shades!

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Nail Polish Swatches: Etoile Greenwich St. Soiree Collection

I love finding out about new nail polish brands -- especially ones with a unique take on polish. So when I discovered Etoile on Twitter, I simply had to reach out to them immediately. You see, Etoile not only creates absolutely gorgeous colors, but they use actual diamond dust in the formula for a little added luxury to the everyday manicure. GENUINE DIAMONDS ON MY NAILS? You'd better believe I needed to check this brand out.

I received the new Greenwich St. Soiree Collection -- two nail polishes inspired by NYC's West Village -- and was immediately smitten. Read on for swatches and my take on the colors.

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Nail Polish Comparison Swatches: Essie Where's My Chauffeur? & China Glaze For Audrey

When I happened to put my bottles of China Glaze For Audrey and Essie Where's My Chauffeur? next to each other on my coffee table recently, one fact became extremely apparent. They're exact dupes of one another!

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Chanel 2013 Spring Couture Nail Polish Swatches

Want a piece of Chanel couture? Well, you're in luck -- because the Chanel 2013 Spring Couture Nail Polish Collection is here! Each of the three nail polishes in the collection is chic and sophisticated, but with just a little edge.

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