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Is there such a thing as too retro? Orly Plastix Collection (pictures & swatches)

PPasha — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:48:18 +0000

Now, you all know that I have nothing but mad love for Orly, right? These affordable nail polishes do trends like nobody’s business and the toxic-free formula last longer than any other polish I know. So you know that it pains me to say that I’m not really feeling their new Plastix Collection.

“Plastix evokes the vintage classic trend with four new lacquers and a unique new formula that coats the nails with a smooth glossy matte “plastic” finish. The exclusive finish and texture is a first in the nail category, delivering a monochromatic, shiny and rubbery look that takes experimentation to an entirely new level…”

Well, I don’t like the colors nor the finish, though I dig the monochromatic bit. The orange is too orange and the red not cherry enough. The other colors are ok – the blue and purple are wearable and I might revisit them later in the fall. The formula was thicker than normal, making it harder than usual to apply and get a streak-free look.

Check them out:

Old School Orange: a classic orange

Purple Pleather: a shiny purple

Viridian Vinyl: a glossy blue-green

Retro Red: a traditional red

Orly Plastix is available for $7.50 at www.orlybeauty.com, Ulta, and other fine places throughout the US.

A Match Made in Orly! Metallic Matte Collection

PPasha — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:35:40 +0000

Orly is just a thoughtful company. Because metals and foils (and the popularity of Minx!) are everywhere, they released this March their own take on the ‘do it at home’ metallic nails (see review and photos here). But they must have known that some people are not ready to go full metal. For those, they made Metal Chic, their Metallic Matte Collection.

Imagine all the benefits of the foil without the shine. So you know you can wear this to work, to a date, to dinner, to the laundromat – in other words, everywhere! As with other matte polishes, apply a few healthy coats and let it dry – no top coat needed!

Solid Gold is pure matte gold.

Iron Butterfly is a deep shimmery matte charcoal – gorgeous!

All ORLY Nail Lacquers are free of DBP and all traces of Toluene, Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Resin and are available for $7.50 each at Both collections will be available beginning March 2010 for $7.50 a bottle. Check www.orlybeauty.com for more details.

Shine on: Orly Foil FX Collection

PPasha — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:33:39 +0000

It seems that metallic nails are everywhere we look: on the pages of magazines, on the nails of celebrities, even on the NYC subways. No surprise here – shiny metals ruled the Spring 2010 fashion shows worldwide.

Now you can bring the runway home with Orly Foil FX Collection. With a uniquely texturized foil effect – but with the same ease of use as a regular nail polish, this collection will help you bring on the bling – tastefully!

Rage is indeed all the rage! Part rose, part rust, full metallic!

Shine is pure silver foil in a bottle!

Are you ready to take on the foils?

Spring is coming! Bloom with Orly Spring 2010 Collection

PPasha — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:18:21 +0000

Call me silly but I always get super excited when my favorite nail polish brands start coming out with their Spring collection of polishes. There’s something almost magical about spring colors- unlike fall or summer, you are never really sure of where they’ll go, what hues they will incorporate, what shades they’ll embrace…

And Orly’s Bloom is no exception! I was blown away by the bright colors here: blue purples, burnt oranges, and wine reds are just the perfect hues for the upcoming season – and are perfectly balanced by Orly’s Sweet Collection (see photos and reviews here).

One of my favorite winter coats (I get tons of compliments every time I wear it!) is a deep vibrant burnt orange – little brighter than a rust but deeper than an orange. And that’s exactly the color of Orly Ginger Lily!

This has got to be one of my favorite spring colors EVER! Wild Wisteria is everything you want in a nail polish and then some. The color is unlike any color, any purple, and blue out there. It’s perfectly balanced between the 2 hues and just gorgeous!

And as always, Orly polishes are free of DBP and all traces of toluene, formaldehyde, and formaldehyde resin. The Bloom collection will be available in February for $7.50 a bottle. Check orlybeauty.com for more details.

So, what are your favorite nail colors for the spring? Are you keeping any from past seasons? Which ones?

Orly’s all about pastels this spring. Introducing the Sweet Spring Collection

PPasha — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:44:17 +0000

Think spring thoughts. What are the first colors that come to mind? I bet they were pastels. And that’s exactly where Orly is going this spring. Their Spring II 2010 collection – appropriately named Sweet – is all about feminine pastels: milky pinks, blues, yellows, purples, and greens.

If you don’t do pink, Pixy Stix might be a great way of introducing this shade into your life. The softest pink is delicate and feminine – without the girly hues normally associated with such a light pink.

One of my favorite colors in the collection, Gumdrop fits right in with spring and its colors. A creamy pastel turquoise goes on smoothly and flawlessly. The results? The combination of edgy and sweet!

Now, Lemonade might have to grow on me. When I first put it on, my first thought was “not even dead!” Something about the chalky pale yellow didn’t sit well with me – but again, neither did mattes when they first come out. So who knows? This might end up being my color of the season!

We all know that the world has been taken aback by purples lately – dark, vibrant, shimmery purples. Lollipop keeps purple in your life, but a softer version.

Each polish in the Sweet collection comes with a free matching flavored mini lip-gloss key chain. I have been wearing Pixy Stix and actually like it! And as always, Orly polishes are free of DBP and all traces of toluene, formaldehyde, and formaldehyde resin. The Sweet collection will be available in April for $7.50 a bottle. Check orlybeauty.com for more details.

So, what are your favorite nail colors for the spring? Are you keeping any from past seasons? Which ones?

Orly Matte Top is revolutionizing my manicure routine

PPasha — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:30:37 +0000

As some of you may well know, this fall I fell in love with mattes. After the initial shock of looking at my nails and wondering “where is the shine? where is the glaze?”, I have quickly adopted this ‘technique’ and have been sporting all sorts of matte colors all season long.

Now, there are tons of matte colors out there, several of which I have reviewed and swatched here for you. But now Orly has come up with a genius solution for those of us out there who simply wish for more colors. Orly Matte Top Coat turns your favorite glossy nail polish into a perfect satin matte. Examples, you ask? Here are 2 favorite Orly colors:

Orly Temptress (part of their Holiday Collection – see review here) worn alone.

Temptress with a healthy coat of Matte Top – tell me that is not gorgeous?

Orly OMG – a great summer and spring hot pink

Now my hot pink can be worn anytime! One coat of Matte Top

All ORLY Nail Lacquers including the Matte Top Coat are free of DBP and all traces of Toluene and Formaldehyde and available at orlybeauty.com, Sally Beauty, and Ulta.

Orly Femme Fatale Collection helps bring out the Holiday Diva in you!

PPasha — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:36:25 +0000

This Holiday season, why not hypnotize and mesmerize everyone with ORLY’s New Femme Fatale Holiday 2009 Collection? Irresistibly rich reds and browns paired with an infectious feminine charm are the perfect accessories to complete all holiday ensembles. The three new lacquers in the Femme Fatale Collection include:

Be a sassy Siren in bright red crème; You truly are a Goddess in red brown crème; Unleash your inner Temptress in deep red shimmer

Here are my two favorites, swatched just for you:

Orly Siren – nice and bright

Orly Temptress – a purplish red with a little shimmer

All ORLY Nail Lacquers including the Femme Fatale Collection are free of DBP and all traces of Toluene and Formaldehyde. The Femme Fatale Collection Nail Lacquers is available for $7.50 each at orlybeauty.com, Sally Beauty, and Ulta.

Fall ’09 Nail Confidential: ORLY Once Upon a Time Collection – Part 2

PPasha — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:08:00 +0000

As promised, here are the other 3 polishes in ORLY‘s “Once upon a Time” Fall collection (you can read about the other 3 here).

As I mentioned in the previous post, the formula here is a bit different from my previous ORLY experience – and since I’m new to the brand, I can’t quite tell which one is the exception. But I do like both. With Matte Couture, it was nice needing only 1 coat, but here with 2 coats you do get a lot of depth and color, so I don’t mind.

Does the little apple give it away? Poison Apple is a deep red with firm burnt orange undertones. Tempting? You betcha!

Enchanted is also a deep red – but with little hints of pink and purple this time. A strong color, this will suit every season – I guarantee!

Isn’t this autumn all about the greens? Well, here’s Enchanted Forest, a deep forest green that goes on true to color and bottle. Two coats here, for a brighter and deeper color. My favorite from the entire collection.

What’s your ORLY experience? 1 coat? 2 coats?

The Once Upon A Time Collection Nail Lacquers is available for $7.50 each at orlybeauty.com, Sally Beauty, Ulta and other purveyors of beauty throughout the U.S. and in over 66 countries worldwide.

Fall ’09 Nail Confidential: ORLY Once Upon a Time Collection – Part 1

PPasha — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:34:00 +0000

As we grow up, we are supposed to leave the world of fairy tales and magic behind – sad, no? ORLY, who is constantly thinking outside of the bottle, doesn’t think so. Introducing their Fall “Once Upon a Time” collection, 6 nail polishes that will rekindle your love for all things long forgotten.

Though I’m still not very familiar with ORLY, I can already tell a difference between this collection and the Matte Couture that I reviewed earlier. Though the shades are still deep and highly pigmented, I found the formula a bit lighter on these, requiring a second coat almost across the board.

Please meet Mirror Mirror, Prince Charming, and Happily Ever After:

Mirror Mirror, a light cement gray, goes on a little too sheer for me, even after 2 coats.

Prince Charming is indeed charming! A light milky brown that goes on glossy and smooth.

Happily Ever After. Ah… what can I say? The deep berry purple here reveals a subtle sparkle.

Stay tuned for more ORLY “Once upon a Time” – I know you’re dying to meet Poison Apple, Enchanting, and Enchanted Forest.

The Once Upon A Time Collection Nail Lacquers is available for $7.50 each at orlybeauty.com, Sally Beauty, Ulta and other purveyors of beauty throughout the U.S. and in over 66 countries worldwide.

Fall ’09 Nail Confidential: Who needs 2 coats when you have Orly? Introducing Matte Couture

PPasha — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:07:00 +0000

As I’m sure you have all noticed, it’s been all about nails here at The Product Pasha. Brands have really put themselves out there for Autumn, coming up with unique colors and textures to keep you cooler than the upcoming weather! And Orly is right up there on my list right now.

I must confess that I was not familiar with Orly‘s products until now, and boy! do I feel silly for passing them up in my local drugstore time and time again. But not anymore! This is quickly becoming one of my favorite brands. Why? Well, to begin, these polishes are completely free of DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde. Then there are the colors – fabulosity in a bottle! And – yes! there’s more! – the fact that I was able to get deep colors that stayed on without chipping for a week with just one coat… they found in me a costumer for life!

Their Matte Couture collection is simple and sophisticated, like all great things in life. Available in 3 cool and edgy colors – perfectly matte colors that wear down to a subtle shimmer – these babies have just hit the market.

Embrace the Winter blues with Blue Suede

Strike out on your own and dazzle with Vinyl

There’s nothing quite like Purple Velvet

And though it’s hard to believe, that is just one coat! ONE COAT! You know what that means: less polish, less time waiting for it to dry!

The Matte Couture Collection Nail Lacquers is available for $7.50 each at orlybeauty.com, Sally Beauty, Ulta.

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