NEW: 2014 Sugarpill Sparkle Baby Eye Shadow Swatches

Long time no see, everyone!

I figured the best way to make a "bang" coming back is to show you guys the new Sugarpill eye shadows that are due this year. Now, they aren't released on their website nor most web shops from the looks of it. I acquired mine locally at Nigel's Beauty Emporium and snagged them up as soon as I saw them! This is as wearable as Sugarpill is going to get (for now).

 There are four beautiful colors, part of the Sparkle Baby collection. I am unsure of the official release date for them, but let me tease you some, yes?

I did not see a palette with all four shades per usual Sugarpill collection-releasing, but they did have the shades individually. Lets take a look at these beauties:

Sugarpill Kitten Parade

First, we have Kitten Parade which is my favorite from all four. My kitten seems to think so too since he gouged my eye shadow when I got around to using it!

This is a peachy coral with gold shimmer flecks. Contains a metallic finish. Applies smooth as buttah.

Sugarpill Candy Crush

Next, we have Candy Crush. It is a metallic light blue with ice blue flecks. Has the same metallic finish and buttery soft texture of Kitten Parade.

Sugarpill Hotsy Totsy

 Sugarpill also released two matte-ish shades for the collection.

First one of the two is Hotsy Totsy, a hot pink with a hint of magenta. It has subtle glitter in it; nothing chunky a la Urban Decay. Again, it has the matte eye shadow base, so it isn't super smooth like the two metallics in the collection. It is slightly powdery as well.

Sugarpill Frostine

Lastly, we have Frostine, a matte lilac shade with very understated shimmer. You can only see it if you look closely at the pan. This one feels more satin than matte.

I find the name strange for this one. I would've found that if this and Candy Crush would've swapped names, then it would be more fitting to the colors. Whatever floats Shrinkle's boat I guess! I have no complaints as long as I get my eyes shadow, dang it!

And of course, le swatches:

L-R: Kitten Parade, Candy Crush

L-R: Hotsy Totsy, Frostine

How do you feel about this collection? Do you see yourself picking it up once it's released in its entirety?

Available at Nigel's Beauty Emporium in North Hollywood. 3.5g/.12 oz @ $12USD
xo Renee

L'oreal Owl's Night

Owl's Night was released as part of the Project Runway collection, along with a few other polishes. This particular one caught my attention because of its "old gold" shimmer. OPI's Private Jet is one of my favorite polishes; this one is quite reminiscent to it. The polish base is a deep taupe-y brown, borderline black. The shimmer is a green-based gold. Old gold would be the most descriptive way to name it. The color is very flattering against my warm skin tone. I believe this is limited edition, so I will be sad to see it go. I wouldn't buy a back up of this because realistically, who actually finishes a bottle of nail polish?

It took two coats to achieve opaqueness. I used China Glaze's base & top coat and this has worn like iron. I'm pretty shocked by it. The last time I [possibly] used a L'oreal nail polish was when I was in elementary. I mainly purchase OPI, China Glaze, and Wet n Wild nail polish because it is of high quality. I never thought much of L'oreal (along with Revlon and other brands), but multiple drugstore brands have been stepping up their game now. Wet n Wild is the biggest winner about that, but I'll leave that for another post. I got about 6 days of full wear. There was visible tip wear, but nothing major. The first and only nail where the polish chipped was minimally on my thumb. As time has gone on of wear, a few other nails have chipped very little. I'm extremely impressed.

I definitely recommend this polish for taupe or dark polish lovers. It's gorgeous, and in my eyes, one of a kind.

$4.99 at Walgreens for .39 Fluid Ounces

This was purchased by myself.