Illamasqua Scarab

*Illamasqua Scarab*
(1 coat)

As you can see in the picture, Scarab is freaking gorgeous...in the bottle. Also, note it was only 1 coat with FANTASTIC formula. If you couldnt tell, I really wanted to love this polish, but I didn't. You know how people always say vampy shades "look black in most lights" well Scarab looks brown in most lights, which I didnt like that much. I'm a big advocate of any person any age can wear any color (my mom thinks she can't venture outside of the palest pinks), but this color seemed old for me. So thats what I think of it really, it's "too old" feeling, which I hate saying.

But a lot of people really loved this. It just didnt connect on the nail for me, though the picture is very flattering for it. MEH. I think I'm going to have to try this again after awhile because it has all the qualities for being flipping awesome!

It might be my mood, I'm beyond ready for break.

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner Crash Swatches & Review

This is my first makeup post! So I guess "Pure Polish" isnt a good blog name now LOL, I like it...it allows me to post more since I dont always change my polish that often.

Urban Decay 24/7 Liners are awesome! I highly recommend them, I use Bourbon pretty much everyday. I picked up Crash, described by Urban Decay as a dark sparkling plum (or something) because I wanted to switch things up a bit but not go to crazy.


Left: Crash after a few swipes
Right: 1 swipe

When I got it in person I was worried it would be to sparkly...but it really isnt! The sparkles come up subtle and give you a little extra twinkle. I use Crash to line my upper lids.

Overall, its a great product. Perfect if you're looking to switch up your color schemes or do a great smokey eye! Urban Decay Liners are 17$ (worth it I think...they last a pretty long!) and can be bought at urbandecay.com, Ultas, Sephoras ect ect...

Random, But here's my christmas tree!


And this cute little donkey decoration thingy!

Zoya Free Shipping Code

Now through friday you can get free shipping on all domestic ground shipping! Use the code: FSF

Idiot that I am, I removed Zoya Crystal without taking pictures to post..gah! I love that Zoya always offers these discount things...except I wish there was more warning so I can buy visa giftcards (I use these when I order online).

Yeah. This is just kind of a random I wanted to post something. Super busy of course, it feels like school should be slowing down since its almost break but I still have loads to do before I get out.

Anybody know what 3 Zoyas you'll get with the free code in Jan? I'm thinking Gilda, Ivanka and Deirdre. Not sure though.

My mood is so blah right now. have a good night all :)

RBL Anne

*RBL Anne*
(2 coats)

BEAUTIFUL mossy olive green with gold & a little pink shimmer running throughout it. I don't really have many more words for it. This definitely lived up to the RBL reputation for flawless formula, it was a breeze applying it. You can see the major tip wear...I didnt wrap my tips and I always have to wrap my tips because for whatever reason my nails get tipwear extremely fast. I'm very excited to see what the next RBL collection will be...I havent heard a thing yet about their spring one.

Also swatchcat (swatchcat.blogspot.com) is having a great giveaway! It includes the Zoya glitters and a bottle of OPI MPJ! (both really great prizes I think!) So head on over & follower her if you arent!

Lippmann Bad Romance

*Lippmann Bad Romance*
(2 coats)

I have a theory. You know how women who are close/spend a lot of time together tend to get their period at the same time?? I think bloggers are like that with nailpolish haha! Like we wear/blog about the same polish at the same time. (and I mean NOT new releases..like I saw bad romance pop up on some other blogs this week). I dont know if that even made sense. BLAH.

This polish applied amazingly! 2 coats which were better than some of my cremes. I think this picture is good because it shows that the magenta glitter is sort of murk-ified by the dark base. But still dazzling! And removal was pretty painless which is a massive plus. This was my first time trying deborah lippmann and I really liked both the brush and the bottle shape.

In other news Ji (RBL) brought back 4 colors! So excited, only because Bikini Bottom is one of them and I really want all of the Spongebob colors. I'm so giddy about it I HAD to put on a RBL so I'm sporting Anne currently. Have a wonderful night everyone!

$OPI: Just A Little Dangerous

*Sephora by OPI Just A Little Dangerous*
(2 coats)

Super pretty! The application on this polish was pretty great, way better than other $OPI I have tried. Its a deep shimmery purple, and despite seeming very average it has this beautiful shimmer to it which makes it more unique I think. The picture below shows the shimmer better:


Purple & Green are personally my favorite nail polish colors and I'm happy I added this to my stash. I actually really like the $OPI packaging...I feel like I've heard a lot of people complain about it. Unfortunately my topcoat didnt fully dry before I went to bed so this mani got a bit messed up. I'll probably be re-doing it tonight...I'm feeling maybe a RBL or Illamasqua....

Hope you guys are having an awesome friday!

What's with the Catitude? + Gift Ideas (ish)

*OPI What's with the Catitude*
(2 coats)

You can tell I was fighting for sunlight in this pic...but I think it is pretty true to color. A pale blue, very nice and refreshing for summer, when the Shrek collection came out. I don't really have much else to say, but I do love this color a whole lot.

I know a lot of you guys are out of school but do you all remember how painfully slow the month of december goes until break? Its excruciating. I've already got done pretty much all of my shopping and I thought I'd share what I got people so maybe it could spark ideas if anyone is looking. Mostly I just want to share what I got but I cant tell anyone in my family haha:

Mom: PJ's from Ann Taylor Loft. It's one of my moms favorite stores and they were having a 40% off everything sale. The motivation was my mom keeps complaining about hot flashing (haha, she's hilarious about it!) at night & being over heated so they are all cotton and very light weight.

Dad- Road ID, its a bracelet you wear when cycling/running that has all of your personal info on in case you crash or fall and some stranger finds you.

Sister: Unofficial Harry Potter Cook Book. We're both Potter nerds, 'nuff said :)

Cousin: Hub man, its a little man with usb ports for arms and legs...so you have like extra ports. I dunno, he's like 24 so hard to shop for, but I thought it was a good idea

Aunt: Bath and Body works sleep aromatherapy gift basket thing with some of those extra long socks from my november favorites.

Nana: Chocolate. LOTs of chocolate haha


Have a great night guys :)