It’s been a few months since I blogged. For any readers who are still around, I want to touch base with you and let you know that I haven’t hung up the blogging towel. To be completely transparent like I always am with you: I’ve reorganized a lot of my life priorities, and blogging got knocked off the top spot of the totem pole for the time being. There are lots of projects that I’m working on outside blogging that are mentally stimulating, mentally draining, and that also eat up a lot of my free time after work. Instead of spreading myself too thin and trying to “do everything,” I’m focusing ..read more

Nails get hopping with Easter-Bunny-approved shades from the Zoya Thrive Collection that resemble sweet treats! Fill your nail basket with the cremes, shimmers and a topper from the Zoya Thrive Spring 2018 Collection. Which ones would I highly recommend? Which have that classic and effortless Zoya formula I’ve come to expect and love? See the rest of this post to find out! There are six shades in the Zoya Thrive Collection: Monroe: some like it hot, and some like it a deep berry. Haruko: nails explore the secret garden filled with lilac blossoms. Brandi: pinkie swear you’ll think t ..read more

The Zoya Party Girls Collection was released last year for the winter/holiday season, but, at the time of preparing this blog post, it’s still readily available on Zoya’s website. My manicure philosophy? Enjoy wearing whatever colours make your heart flutter whenever you want. Who cares if it’s from last year? Don’t let seasonal norms and beauty conventions hold you back from sporting a shade you love or want to experiment with! If you want to wear neons in the winter, do it. If you want to wear a brooding shade in the summer, go for it! The Zoya Party Girls Collection features twel ..read more

I hope that 2018 is treating you well and that the New Year is full of adventures, challenges and learning opportunities. It’s been a while since I’ve blogged. The other day, I was going through my old computer files and came across some swatches I took last year of the Essie Winter 2017 Collection. While this isn’t the newest collection, I still thought it was worth sharing, especially because the formula on these is fantastic! All these swatches of the Essie Winter 2017 Collection are two easy coats per colour. I was able to achieve full opacity, and the shine on these is undeniable. M ..read more

It’s been so long since I posted that I feel rusty. Pass me the oil can, Tin Man!  Thanks for being patient with me, especially when we live in a society where “instant” isn’t fast enough and people are continuously racing to the finish line. As you will have noticed, I’ve taken a more relaxed style to blogging compared to what I used to do. It’s mainly because of three reasons: (1) I don’t want to burn out, (2) I’ve been diving deeper into another hobby (the planner world), and (3) I’ve been spending more time with friends and family. I am still passionate about blogging here, so I will ..read more

Update (Sunday August 6, 2017): Congratulations, Jen! You’ve won my giveaway! Please check your email and reply within 48 hours to claim your prize. Thank you to everyone for participating. Stay tuned – I plan to have another fun nail-polish giveaway. Blow out the candles on the cake! Today marks Swatch And Learn’s 7-Year Blogiversary! Blogging has taken me along a journey filled with happy memories. I’ve met many people along the way, learned new things about myself, and enjoyed sharing one of my passions with fellow nailphiles. I really appreciate you joining me on this adventure. May ..read more

The Zoya Wanderlust Collection for Summer 2017 consists of 12 colours that make this little one’s heart race fast like a nail NASCAR driver! There are eight cremes, and yes, they all apply beautifully. If they went on any easier, they would apply themselves all while feeding me grapes one by one, fanning me with palm branches and playing Lana Del Rey’s new Lust for Life album. Full of sizzling personality, the remaining polishes are shimmers that are fun to look at when you move your fingers around and admire your manicure like a vain polish peacock. For all the swatches in th ..read more

It feels like forever and a day since I blogged on here. So much has happened behind the scenes. After the recent passing of my best friend’s dad and someone else suffering a stroke that paralyzed half of her body, I was reminded of the importance of stopping to smell the flowers and appreciating little moments. I’ve had my needed ‘Me Time,’ and now I’m ready to get back to blogging – it was sorely missed! However, going forward, I plan to have a more relaxed schedule to ensure that I don’t get burned out. (Despite concerned emails that I received in my absence, I want to assure you that I do ..read more

This rainy evening, I came home to a thoughtful surprise! With a charming assortment of imPRESS nails and gorgeous tulips in a myriad of cheerful hues, it’s most certainly a bouquet of beauty! The imPRESS Press-on Manicure allows you to achieve the look of gel nails in a single step. In mere minutes (and without having to wait for polish to dry), it’s a great solution for those who are always busy and on-the-go. The patented dual-layer SuperHold adhesive technology ensures solid manicure mileage, even through frequent hand washing. You won’t have to worry about fake nails flyi ..read more

If you haven’t tried Fiasco Lavender Vanilla Bean Small Batch Gelato, you’re missing out! I’ve oinked my way through several flavours by Fiasco Gelato, and they’re all so delicious, you could easily finish the entire jar in a single sitting. On my nails, I’m wearing CND Creative Play Amuse-Mint from the Playland Collection. (On the weekend, I swatched all the colours in the collection, and as soon as I have a chance to carefully put together a blog post, I’ll share photos with you! Thanks for your patience.) Disclosure: This post contains a press sample provided by PR. The post Whe ..read more