Well, I have to say this is not a simple issue with clear boundaries. I have been doing a bunch of reading about eco-friendly, vegetarian and vegan products. The more I read the more confusing it becomes and I don't even know sometimes if the information I am reading is even reliable. One thing I have figured out is trying to go eco-friendly will compromise the use of animal products and going vegan will sometimes compromise being eco-friendly. Trying to do both is damn hard to near impossible. I'm not going to give up, I'm just going to make the best decision possible with the best information I have at hand. The last thing I want to do is sound like an alarmist and send out the message that we are all going to die... Also, I am far from perfect, I make mistakes, I have polluted the earth, eaten animals, used petroleum based products; yes my hands are covered in blood just like everyone elses'.... I'm just trying to do the best I can, and hope you do too.
Now, Every Month is Oktoberfest (EMIO) is the polish that made me break down. That says a lot! It looks very close to ANNY's The Answer Is Love, which I can't get a hold of because I'm not in Europe. EMIO is a nice dark indigo based polish with red/gold shimmer... dark and gorgeous!
Two easy coats and the formula is excellent. EMIO is definitely one of my new favorite dark polishes.
Comments section is, of course, open to discussion!
LOVE this one! I layered it over Sinful Colors Amethyst to show off the purple base and it was so gorgeous! Next, I'm trying it over Revlon Royal. Hopefully, the blue isn't too overwhelmed.
ReplyDeleteWOW a layering.... you have to show us how that turns out! Sounds pretty like you said.
Deleteomg that's a very beautiful color! i dont know if i should commend you for giving in or feel sorry with you.
ReplyDeletefrankly, i feel sick about all the confusing information and the umbrella companies most brands are now under. All i try to do is live a more eco-friendly lifestyle on a personal level--and then hope for the best. for example, i love a bunch of cruelty free products but im still weak over some brands that do test on animals (shame). As a compromise, i really LIMIT my purchase of products that arent cruelty free. Very strict limit to buy only if you really cant find peace since you've seen it! that kind.
it really gets hard but i guess thats why it's called a revolution. we're mama nature's soldiers
Its true, sometimes the eco-friendly/cruelty free doesn't work as well.... Your right we are mama's nature's soldiers and we have to start respecting this planet and each other.
DeleteThese are the most gorgeous swatches I have seen of this color! It's really stunning...too bad I already own Zoya- Jem. They are really too close to own both.
ReplyDeleteZoya Jem! I've seen that it is really gorgeous too, looks more sparkly. Thanks Cait!
DeleteLovely! And you're right, it reminds me of Anny The Answer is Love! ^^
ReplyDeleteI am with you on the above, we have to make the best decisions with the information at hand, and try not to feel bad if afterwards we get the knowledge of somthing that would have made us act differently. As I told you, I try to figure things out by brand, and not by groups of companies. Getting to know the affiliattes and subsidiaries of a single company can be a nightmare! Burt's bees is cruelty free? YAY then :D
Yes it is a nightmare. It just another example that we are all connected giant companies sharing same/similar suppliers too. Thanks, M, for your support!!!
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful swatches!!! EMiO looks fantastic on you!
ReplyDeleteIt's sad, but most of our favorite brands are now owned by these huge conglomerates that practice animal testing and it's hard to find a brand nowadays that isn't affiliated with some sort of animal testing, unless it's a really small indy brand. Hopefully Burt's Bee's will listen to its customers!
Thanks Jacqui!
DeleteThis is so amazing.. I'm so happy that I ordered it earlier today :D
ReplyDeleteYou will not be disappointed! Thanks Katrine!
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