The Feminine Files

🌸 Zoya Abundance Collection - Spring 2022 🌸

  I know we are past springtime, but I am just trying to play catch up. School just got out, and even though I will have a part-time job for the summer, I should *hopefully* have more time for blogging! The Zoya Abundance collection offers 5 luscious cremes, and 1 stunning shimmer. They all have nice opacity, with none needing more than 2 coats.   Zoya Abundance – Spring 2022   GWEN Gwen is a…

  Hey everyone, long time no see! Considering my last post was in October, I honestly never thought I’d blog again. I’ve posted a few pics on Instagram here and there, but my new work schedule has really limited my free time. However, NH schools are on vacation this week so I was determined to get a blog post out! The new Orly Island Hopping Collection is full of bright, fun colors that will…

  I have some exciting news blog friends! I will be starting on a new career path this coming Monday. I’ve been at Hannaford Supermarket for almost 16 years, so I am quite nervous about the change. I will be starting as a paraprofessional at the local middle school. As of now, I don’t know how this change will affect my blogging, but I hope it doesn’t have a negative impact. I already struggle to…

🍂 China Glaze Autumn Spice Collection 🍁 #chinaglaze

  Fall is almost officially upon us, and that means lots of fall polish collections to swatch. 🍂 I still have a few more collections to go, but I can already tell you that this one has a few standouts!   The China Glaze Autumn Spice collection contains 6 opaque cremes and 1 standout shimmer. As per usual, all shades were perfect in just 2 coats.   China Glaze Autumn Spice   THE SNUGGLE IS…

CHI Vibes Wave On Hair Waver

  I don’t know about you, but I am ALL FOR the easiest possible hair styles when I need to “get ready”. Because lets face it, some days I don’t even bother doing my hair. 🙊 However, since I received this Chi Waver I’ve been doing my hair much more often!   The CHI Vibes Waver has 5 heat settings and an 11 ft. swivel cord. I usually use the 370° temp, but I could probably even go down to 330°…

Zoya Nostalgic Collection 🍂 Fall 2021

  Only 12 more days until fall, ya’ll! 😉 Although summer is my favorite season, there is something about fall that is just so relaxing and peaceful. Maybe because in the summer we are always planning something and trying to make the most of the short season.   I’m so behind on posts, so I’m trying to bang them out in a timely manner now that the kids are back in school. Today, I have the serene…

First ever Indie nail polish review! 🤗What's Up Nails Desert Monsoon Collection

  Believe it or not, this is the first indie nail polish brand that I’ve reviewed on the blog! What’s Up Nails is an online beauty & nail retailer that sells many indie and mainstream nail brands. They also have a brick & mortar store in Chandler, AZ. This past May, they launched their first ever regular nail polish collection and they graciously sent me the set to review.   This cruelty free &…

  Alright folks, this is the last summer 2021 collection that I have to share with you! The China Glaze Havana Nights collection boasts 6 nightlife-ready neon shades that will help you shine all night long.   I don’t know about you, but thanks to Camila Cabello, I can’t say the word Havana anymore without also singing “ooh na-na” after it. 😆 It’s fine though, because these shades are freaking…

#Zoya Dreamin' Collection

  I can’t believe it’s August already beauty friends! This summer is going by too fast in my opinion. Luckily, the Zoya Dreamin’ Collection is here to help cheer me up with its beautiful array of shades.   There are 5 cremes and 1 shimmer shade in this summer 2021 collection. Most were nicely opaque in just 2 coats.   Zoya Dreamin’ Collection   DESI Desi is a vibrant geranium coral…

@OPI Malibu Collection - Summer 2021

  Dang, summer has me all kinds of busy, but I’m working hard to get more content up on the blog! Today, I am finally sharing the Summer 2021 OPI Malibu Collection. These shades reflect the surf, sun, and sand that Malibu beaches are so famous for. ☀️ This year marks 40 years for OPI and they are celebrating by creating collections based on iconic places in California.   This 12 piece…

💫 Zoya Cosmic Pop Collection Review + Giveaway! 🪐

  Hello there my celestial beauties! Today, I have the new and limited edition Zoya Cosmic Pop Collection to share with you. These shades are out-of-this-world beautiful, if you can’t already tell!   Unfortunately, this limited edition trio can only be bought as a set. However, now until 6/24 (or while supplies last) Zoya is offering a pre-order deal that includes this trio, 3 Z-wide brushes,…

☀️ Essie Summer 2021 Collection! 😎

  I can’t believe there is less than 2 weeks until summer is officially here! I for one, can’t wait, even though our pool is broken this year and we won’t be getting it fixed until next year. 😭 Oh well, I guess that means we will be taking a lot more trips to the river this year. Anyway, I recently purchased the Essie Summer 2021 collection from Polish Pick, and I will be sharing it…

Morgan Taylor Feel the Vibes – Summer 2021

  Wow-wee! 😎 The new Morgan Taylor Feel the Vibes Collection is so bold and fun! This eye-catching collection offers 4 cremes, 1 metallic, and 1 shimmer shade. They all have a super nice formula, and none of them needed more than 2 coats.     Morgan Taylor Feel the Vibes   IT’S MY MOMENT It’s My Moment is a bright peach creme.   ALL DAY, ALL NIGHT All Day, All Night is a bold magenta…

China Glaze Cali Dreams Collection - Spring 2021! #chinaglaze

  Hello again lovely readers! I hope you are all doing well. Today, I have the fun & uplifting China Glaze Cali Dreams Collection to show you. This 8 piece collection features 8 lovely creme colors, all with great 2 coat coverage.     China Glaze Cali Dreams – Spring 2021   TANGERINE HEAT Tangerine Heat is a light peach creme.   SUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK Sunny You Should Ask is a bold, radiant…

Morphe 9V Vintage Rose Palette

  Wow… I haven’t written about makeup since November! I don’t know about you, but since the pandemic, I have been wearing much less of it. Especially lipstick, which saddens me because lipstick was my favorite makeup item! Anyway, I thought I would pick up a new eyeshadow palette since people can still see my eyes, haha! I don’t wear eyeshadow that often, but when I do I tend to gravitate towards…

  Gosh, I really love bright neon nail polish for summer, but they can be *such* a pain to photograph! For this post, I used a combination of photos from my iPhone 11 Pro and my DSLR. I used whichever ones I thought came out the most accurate.   The Zoya Easy Neon Collection is dubbed so, because it is designed to be frustration free! This new formula does away with special base coats and…

🌸 Orly Super Bloom Collection 🌸

  The new Orly Super Bloom Collection features 6 floral inspired shades in Orly’s 1-step Breathable formula, which eliminates the need for a base and top coat. This is the spring/summer 2021 Breathable release, and I think they do another one for fall/winter. The Breathable formula prevents chipping and peeling for long lasting manicures. Also, they are infused with Argan Oil, Pro Vitamin B5 +…