Maybelline Silver Gleam

   Happy Wednesday everyone.  I have officially started back to work, although only a couple of light shifts so far.  I must say being stuck at home not able to do a whole lot is REALLY boring.  
   Today I have Silver Gleam from the Maybelline Color Show Sequins collection.  This was a limited edition collection back in November, but you might still be able to find the collection floating around.  I saw it at Walmart in December on a brand new Maybelline display.

   Silver Gleam is exactly what you would expect it to be with that name in a collection called Sequins.  It is multi-size silver glitter with holo hex glitters.  The glitter is very dense and gives good coverage.  I used 2 thickish coats over Finger Paints base coat and no top coat.  The formula and application were good, especially for a glitter this dense.

Direct Sun

Indoor Natural Light

Indoor with Flash

   Remember to click on the photos to enlarge them and see more detail.  Silver Gleam is super sparkly and my camera freaked out a bit at it.  This is the only polish I've tried from the Sequins collection, but if I ran across any of the others, I would consider picking them up.

Disclaimer:  The product(s) in this post were sent to me by the company for consideration.

Maybelline Color Show November Releases

   Maybelline has some very limited edition new Color Show polishes and Fashion Print Nail Stickers for us.  These 8 polishes and 8 sticker prints will be available for the month of November only.  Please enjoy the following press release:

Introducing

Color Show Fashion Prints Nail Stickers and Sequins

by Maybelline New York

NEW YORK, NY, October 10, 2012 - No surprise Maybelline New York, official Makeup Sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, knows its way around the runway.  Widely regarded as the cosmetic color authority, Maybelline New York mixes fashion forward runway style with beauty savvy, taking it from the catwalk to the sidewalk and bringing the latest colors, textures and trends to cutting edge cosmetics from head-to-toe. Now, just in time for the holidays, Maybelline New York introduces Fashion Prints Nail Stickers by Color Show and Sequins by Color Show, two limited edition mini-collections that no nail diva will want to miss!  Here’s the deal…


Fashion Prints Nail Stickers by Color Show - the ultimate fashion fix for fingertips!
These runway-ready, handcrafted designs are the ultimate fashion accessory.  And thanks to UV cured technology that lasts, these fashionable prints are made to stick around.
Eight on-trend patterns include Fierce N Fuchsia, Midnight Lace, Wild Reptile, Metal Prisms, Cheetah Chic, Sapphire Jewels, Divine Crocodile and Resort Couture.

Easy to apply in three simple steps: 1.Select a sticker that best fits each nail. 2. Lay the sticker over the bare nail and apply a little pressure over the entire surface of the nail using the cuticle stick 3. Fold the spare top of sticker over nail tip and file away the extra length of sticker in a downward motion.

 Sapphire Jewels

 

Sequins by Color Show – a show-stopping nail effect that will have fingers party perfect!
Get your nails ready for the holidays with show-stopping nail candy that dazzles with non-stop runway sparkle and fierce sequin effects.

A unique transparent suspension gel holds these concentrated pigments in their truest form for crisper color and ultra high shine.  A flexible resin resists chipping and allows for a smooth, controlled application.  The Easy Flow brush makes application virtually mistake proof.  Try all eight glam-tacular sequin-laden shades: Ruby Rhinestones, Lavender Sparks, Silver Gleam,  Gold’s Night Out, Sea-Quins, Rose Bling, Sapphire Masquerade and Cocktail Dress.


New Fashion Prints Nail Stickers and Sequins by Color Show will be available in mass market retailers nationwide as special limited-edition collections.  Suggested retail prices are $7.99 for the Fashion Prints Nail Stickers and $3.99 for Sequins. Hurry fast because this is ONLY available during the month of November!
 

Maybelline Chic Chocolate

   Man, what a crazy week this has been.  Sorry I haven't posted in so long, I just got really busy.  But I should have something exciting to share with you soon so hopefully that will make up for it.
   Recently, New York held Spring/Summer '11 Fashion Week.  For those who don't know, Fashion Week is where the big designers reveal their new lines for the coming seasons.  Cosmetics companies also often reveal new lines and colors.  I know it seems like it's too early to be thinking about Spring or Summer, especially as some of us are still in summer, but it gives us a heads up on what's coming so we can be prepared, and maybe find bargains that will be more expensive later.
   This year, Maybelline New York released a limited edition collection of products in honor of Fashion Week.  I picked up three of the polishes from the collection.  The first of the three I'm going to show you is Chic Chocolate.  This is one of those polishes that looks very different depending on the lighting.  It is a deep brown almost black base with red shimmer that's hidden unless in direct sun.

See it on after the break