RBL Stash: Blogger Collection

It took us forever to collect all of these...mostly because Sarah just likes dragging her feet about polishes that she doesn't think are super special. Lol.

Rescue Beauty Lounge Scrangie - 2 coats

Sarah Says: Truly a gorgeous polish. I actually hated this the first time I wore it, but I think that was because I was using a new polish remover, and it was quite pink in the bottle, and it stained my skin pink, which made this color look dreadful on me. But I just love it now. My sister actually has been begging for a bottle of this. I think her head might explode if I told her how much a full-price bottle of RBL costs. This girl thinks $5 is too much for polish. Lol.

Jason Says: This is definitely a polish that S did not want when it first came out. Hell. All three of these are polishes S did not want when they first came out. With much arm twisting, I managed to talk her into this one first. I love it. It has the effect that Scrangie made it for. It is just one perfect polish. End. Of. Story.

Rescue Beauty Lounge Orbis Non Sufficit - 1 coat

Sarah Says: I was so against this color when it came out. I thought it was just hideous. But then I got my hands on Avon Olive Green, a near-perfect dupe, and loved it, so I had to get this one. The formula is to die for. 1 coat, people. 1 coat.

Jason Says: Yeah. This color has been talked to death. It came out and everybody gave up their left foot for it. I was never all that into it. But, we got it in the last 50% off sale because we love greens so much. It is nicer than we thought before, but I would not put on a musical about it's perfection. Maybe a bad high school play?

Rescue Beauty Lounge Mismas - 1 coat

Sarah Says: When this came out, I thought it was a bigass yawn. And it still isn't all that unique...but it is completely gorgeous and it has a beautiful formula. :) It also is a little different from other purple cremes like CG Grape Pop. I think this is a touch more blue. I just love it though. So elegant.

Jason Says: Another polish that I had to practically beg S to get. She caved on the last 50% sale. I had to watch the site like a hawk to get this puppy, though. I was wired into the wall with an Ethernet cord when the sale was going on. So, Like the good boyfriend I am, sat on the couch and waited 2 or 3 hours for this puppy to become available again. My ass was going numb, and I'm pretty sure I have never had to pee that badly before in my life. *sigh* The things you do for love and nail polish. :p

What color would you have RBL create for you?

The Ones that Didn't Make the Cut

So, a very long time ago we posted about a few Diamond Cosmetics polishes that we got and loved. (That post is here if you're interested. And you damn well should be, because it's quite a witty and interesting post. Read it, people!) But we left out a few that were lacking in fabulosity. :p So here they are for your viewing pleasure. Or displeasure. However you feel about it.

Diamond Cosmetics Fiery Coral - 3 coats

Sarah Says: I saw the swatches of this online, and I was like "Hellllllllllll yeah. Sign me up!" But I don't actually like it in person. Lol. I swear, I've tried three separate times to wear this, but every time, I do most of a manicure, decide I loathe the very core of it, and take it off in favor of something else. Something about this color just doesn't jive with my skintone, ya know?

Jason Says: I cannot honestly say I have seen S wear this. Thus, I do not know how it looks on her. However, this color of pink is one that I am starting to really like. S seems to have trouble wearing certain tones of pink, and I am sure this one is no exception. Damn the white people skintone. We this weird peach color. Yeah.. That's TOTALLY neutral and everything. *roll eyes*

Diamond Cosmetics Starry Night - 2 coats

Sarah Says: Eh. It's just so blah. I was expecting shimmering perfection, and this is just not it. The shimmer is practically invisible on the nail, so unless you hold your nails up really close to your eyes, which makes you look like a blind weirdo, or you have super macro zoom vision, which would be cool, but unlikely, you can't see it. Which makes this just another black creme, essentially. BORING.

Jason Says: S always seems to fall for this kind of polish. You know. The black polish with the silver shimmer in it. Well as usual, it does not live up to her expectation. It does live up to my expecation though. I have grown to abhor this kind of polish. I do not really even care for it done properly. There are too many options out there to settle for this very mediocre combination of silver and black. Eh. It is what it is I guess. Even if this is your "thing," do not get this one would be the morale of the story here, folks.

So there's a little slice of pithy humor, ala S and J. Didn't you miss us!?! :D Happy Friday, ladies!

RBL Stash: Did someone say GLITTER:???

I love glitter a little too much. In fact, at one point last winter, I had to take a hiatus from wearing glitters because my nails were getting too scratched up from the daily removal. This was before I started using acetone. Lol. Anyway, here are the glitters we own from RBL.

Rescue Beauty Lounge Frugalista - 3 coats

Sarah Says: I love RBL as much as the next person, but if there's one thing they don't do well, it's glitters in clear bases. Not that I've ever used a glitter in a clear base that I thought had an outstanding-blow-the-pants-right-off-of-you formula, so really, these are about average. I know a lot of people love this particular polish...but I just don't. Sorry, ladies. I just remember putting it on one day last spring and thinking "yuck...why did I even bother?"

Jason Says: I have slowly come to the same realization as S. Glitter polish with a clear base is a complete waste of time. I just hate the finish and overall look it brings to the table. I would NOT repurchase this polish. I just does NOTHING for me.

Rescue Beauty Lounge Locavore - 3 coats

Sarah Says: This is far more attractive than Frugalista. I think this would actually be a lot of fun layered over something...maybe RBL Recycle? Hmmm...good ideas. Sounds quite nice, actually.

Jason Says: I pretty much feel the same way about this polish as I do about the one above it. I just do not care for them at all. Enough said.

Rescue Beauty Lounge Black Russian - 2 coats

Sarah Says: This is a beautiful polish. We've talked about this before...but it bears repeating. It's that good. Usually, when I see black polish with red glitter, I run the other way. This is a conditioned response to the grandiose disappointment that is China Glaze Lubu Heels. THE BOTTLE IS A LIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! (And so is the little spoon swatch thing at Sally's. Blatent, outright, despicable lie.) Sorry...stepped off the ledge for a moment there. This polish is so much better. And the formula is lovely. :)

Jason Says: If you like the black polish with red glitter, this is one of the very best out there. Other brands have slightly more prominent red glitter, but the overall polish formula and wear of this make it top notch.

Rescue Beauty Lounge Under the Stars - 2 coats

Sarah Says: I absolutely adore this. I was really surprised when it didn't sell out in this year's RBL 50% off sale...I thought it would be one of the first ones to go. This is something that every blue lover needs to have in their collection. Great formula? Check. Gorgeous glitter blueness? Double check. Crazy monkey sex in a bottle? Uber Check. :p

Jason Says: I was slightly surprised as well when this polish did not sell out. It is easily in my top 3 RBL polishes. It is just everything I want a blue, shimmering polish to be.


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RBL Stash: Spring 2010 Collection

J and I were late on the bandwagon for these...mainly because we were waiting for this year's sale. :)

Rescue Beauty Lounge Bangin - 3 coats

Sarah Says: Easily one of my favorite reds EVER! This makes me feel like a cheap hooker...in a good way. ;) It's so bright and attention-grabbing. Like a pinup girl. FABULOUS! I can just imagine how freakin' hot this would look on toenails...

Jason Says: This really is a great, classic red polish. It really kind of speaks for itself. If you love red nail polish, as I do, you will love this shade. If not, the $18 price tag is probably a little steep. Hell, the $9 price tag is probably a little steep. But, it is a great color for our collection of red.

Rescue Beauty Lounge Diddy Mow - 2 coats

Sarah Says: I was on the fence about getting this one, but I love it! It's that gray-green color that all the bloggers love so much...and I really didn't think it was for me until I had it on. And honestly, in some lighting conditions, it looked taupe and I didn't love it...but in the sun, or bright indoor lights, it looks like a beautiful, tranquil, muted green. *sigh* Just like a really nice spa...not one of those "spas" of questionable legality in the back of a dirty hair salon. Lol.

Jason Says: I really was overall under impressed with this polish. It was not QUITE what I was hoping for. I wanted it to have that little bit more of a green nature to it. But, it is what it is. It will definitely not be a polish we keep coming back to again and again.

Rescue Beauty Lounge 360 - 2 coats

Sarah Says: This is sitting on my dresser waiting to be worn. I'm currently at my parent's house, so I have a very limited selection of polish with me...but this is high up on the list of "next-to-be-worn." LOVE the shimmer. I'm super excited about this one, y'all. :p

Jason Says: I also really like the shimmer in this polish. It has a nice dusty quality that I find so enduring. It was a solid buy that I do not regret. Am I jumping up and down for this collection? No. Were the polishes worth the investment? Overall, I would say yes.

Look out for more RBL stash reviews later this week! Hope everyone is having a great holiday!

Nothing Says Love Like Nail Polish

J bought this for me. And I wasn't even there. He just picked it out himself. Best man ever. Be jealous. :D

Essence Choose Me! - 3 coats

Sarah Says: This is one of the most gorgeous things I've ever seen. J sure can pick an amazing polish. He's the best. :D The flakies in this are incredible. It actually looks equally good layered over black. That brings out more of the gold tones in the flakes. Wow. Just wow. Everyone needs this in their collection. How can you go wrong with a 99 cent bottle of fabulosity?

Jason Says: I was quite drawn to this polish. It is so interesting and unique. Essence sure does seem to make some pretty great colors for only 99 cents. How can you go wrong? There was only one bottle of this left when I was at Ulta. I am sure glad I decided to look at the Essence. :D

Favorite Essence polish? Favorite 99 cent wonder? Have a great weekend, ladies!