Mornin’, ladies. 🙂 I’ve been up since four (WHEE!) and wasn’t able to fall back to sleep, so instead of dreaming about Ryan Reynolds I spent the wee hours this morning listening to Debbie Gibson (LOL!) and painting my nails.
I used Barielle’s new Wildflower collection for spring ($8 each).
From left to right: Blossom, Snap Dragon and Daring Dahlia
Barielle says their inspiration for the six new shades came from two things: 1) spring flowers and 2) the many women close to the brand who are still battling against, or have lost their fight with, ovarian cancer.
Three of the colors — A Bouquet for Ava, June Bug and Myrza’s Meadow — are actually named after three of these special ladies, and 100% of the proceeds from sales of the shades through ocrf.org will be donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (what an awesome idea). 🙂
From left to right: A Bouquet for Ava, June Bug and Myrza’s Meadow
Of course, like Barielle’s other polishes, the six Wildflower shades are free of formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl-phthalate — potentially harmful compounds commonly found in lesser-known, off-market nail polish brands.
Do you have a favorite among these shades? Mine’s A Bouquet for Ava.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
lexi says
January 21st, 2010 at 8:25 amI WANT a ‘bouquet for Ava’ – I may have to order it. I don’t know where I can find Barielle in stores, is it even sold in retails stores?
pinksoysauce says
January 21st, 2010 at 6:41 pmI’d like to know too – I’ve never seen it in any nail salons in my area…
Kasey says
January 21st, 2010 at 8:34 amI’m drooling over blossom, and yes like lexi where can I find Barielle, I’m in the Bay Area too.
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Ari says
January 21st, 2010 at 8:34 amJune bug and Blossom! So springy.
Karen B says
January 21st, 2010 at 8:46 amA bouquet for Ava really is my favourite among the bunch. Blossom is also really pretty 🙂
Briana says
January 21st, 2010 at 8:47 amOooh, I really want Bouquet for Ava, Snap Dragon and Darling Dahlia! Those are beautiful!
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Citrine says
January 21st, 2010 at 9:05 amI am in the a-bouquet-for-ava team…so pretty…
Lu says
January 21st, 2010 at 9:10 amLove June Bug! So cute. I’ve been coveting the blue gray colors that are out right now. The “bouquet for Ava” is beautiful too.
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Steph B says
January 21st, 2010 at 9:40 amAm picturing bouquet for Ava on my toes with blossom on my fingers.
Ashley says
January 21st, 2010 at 9:45 amHonestly, if it’s for a good cause I’ll get them all 🙂
diane says
January 21st, 2010 at 10:48 amWow, the first deep blue shade is so awesome! Love it!
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Christina says
January 21st, 2010 at 10:51 amA bouquet for Ava is so gorgeous. Not a fan of how chunky the glitter looks in a few of them though.
Anne says
January 21st, 2010 at 10:52 amOhhh I want the bouquet from eva, myrza’s meadow, blossom & darling dahlia!
So pretty!
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CC says
January 21st, 2010 at 11:06 amA Bouquet for Ava looks amazing!! I had higher hopes for Myrza’s Meadow, though.
Marina says
January 21st, 2010 at 11:16 amI LOVE this coolection I would like to get 4 of theme: A Bouquet for Ava, June Bug, Blossom and Myrza’s Meadow! But it’s hard to hide them here, so I am not sure…
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Megan says
January 21st, 2010 at 12:05 pmI am loving June Bug, Myrza’a meadow and Daring Dahlia the most I think…I am definitely lemming.
Mira says
January 21st, 2010 at 12:09 pmboth of those are my fav too! ava and blossom
gio says
January 21st, 2010 at 12:20 pmThey all look so pretty! My fave are a Bouquet for Ava and Snap Dragon.
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Kate says
January 21st, 2010 at 12:25 pmJune Bug’s the one for me!
Shannon says
January 21st, 2010 at 12:33 pmLOVE bouquet for Ava. So bright and beautiful!
CynthiaCCC says
January 21st, 2010 at 1:01 pmI’m really liking Blossom. It’s hard to find a peach that doesn’t pull orange on me, but this one looks great! Want to try it.
Jean says
January 21st, 2010 at 1:10 pmJust ordered A bouquet for Ava and can’t wait to get it. I also love Blossom on you so I may have to get that too. How was the application? Not streaky I hope.
Jen says
January 21st, 2010 at 2:12 pmI love the polishes… but the names are even cooler than the colors!!!
SO FUN!
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Katie says
January 21st, 2010 at 2:16 pmThey are gorgeous and i am lusting like crazy!!!! Can you only get them online?
Lindsey says
January 21st, 2010 at 3:21 pmBlossom and a Bouquet for Ava! Sooo pretty, I need to get these ASAP
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Stacie says
January 21st, 2010 at 3:26 pmNot sure where to buy these, but I’m definitely lemming Snap Dragon! Such a bright, happy green!
Rebecca says
January 21st, 2010 at 3:40 pmOoh, Bouquet for Ava looks SO smooth and lovely! I love Blossom as well.
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Andrea says
January 21st, 2010 at 4:35 pmBlossom and A Bouquet for Ava are beautiful !! I might have to get them 🙂
amy says
January 21st, 2010 at 5:29 pmAll of these are so beautiful. My favourites are June Bug, A Bouquet for Ava and Blossom.
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Sarah says
January 21st, 2010 at 7:55 pmoooo! I really like Blossom
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marisol says
January 21st, 2010 at 11:02 pmI am instantly drawn to a Bouquet for Ava and June Bug. Such awesome colors!
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knr says
January 22nd, 2010 at 2:21 amI love June Bug!
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