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August 12th, 2011

NOTWeek!

Hey everyone!  How’ve you all been?  Weather has been absolutely fantastic here in Chicago lately.  Quality of life has shot up at least 10 points!

I’ve been wearing this gorgeous, sparkly, celebratory manicure since Tuesday. What’s pictured is 2 coats of Sally Hansen Lavender Cloud with one dabbed layer of Wet-n-Wild Party of Five Glitters.

I had a subscriber ask how I apply this polish and thin coats over a dried base color may work- but this time I kind of globbed it on for a thicker layer.  This was both good and bad!  The good is that it was quicker, and quite evenly spaced.. but the bad is if you apply too much, it looks a little too busy. I really like seeing a lot more of the background for a confetti-like look.  My ring finger bugs me, there’s too much going on!  Isn’t that funny how you can scrutinize the placement of your glitters?

Another bummer, (in person you don’t notice at all, really, but the picture amplifies the problem) there are bubbles created in the clear base. Boooo. But they are mixed in with spotty glitters so it’s hardly detectible!  Yayyyy.

Hope all is well with everyone and Happy Friday!

*for a better pic of the slight lavender tinge the base color has, check my link of a previous post on Lavender Cloud.

June 16th, 2011

Lavender Cloud, Sally Hansen goodness!

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure nail polish in Lavender Cloud. I had originally seen this color in one of Miss80Million‘s videos- but picked it up when I spotted it at a 75% discount. I have done reviews on the line previously, check it if you haven’t already! (Yellow Kitty, Fairy Teal) ((My apologies on the poor nail shape, still finding what works best for me!))

So here’s me trying to do the impossible: capture the tiniest bit of lilac undertone in this polish! Honestly, you can barely see it in person- so what’s pictured here is pretty close.  I love the smooth formula- it didn’t feel chalky like white out (or many other white formulas). I love the brush, overall I’m a happy little camper:)

May 24th, 2011

Clouds! 2nd day nail art

After wearing Blue Me Away for a day or so, I decided I wanted to liven up the look!  Here’s a tutorial on how to make your mani super cute in little time:

May 21st, 2011

Mini Haul ;)

Here are a few things I’ve picked up lately!

NYC nail polish: Pink Promenade 109
Sally Hansen: Complete Salon Manicure, Lavender Cloud
Rimmel London: Moisture Renew Lipstick, Rosette
Rimmel London: Fix & Perfect Foundation Primer, 001
Rimmel London: Sexy Curves Mascara, Extra Black
Wet’n'Wild: Nail Polishes, Laughing Lilacs and Sunburst

If you missed it, check out my video on a few favorite Rimmel London Moisture Renew lipsticks here:) (whatta mouthful!)

May 20th, 2011

NOTD: Sally Hansen Blue Me Away

Ok guys, I know it’s casual Friday and everything – but I felt a bit self conscious sporting this polish today!  It is BRIGHT.  It stands out like no other.

Out the door to the orchestra!  Sorry I couldn’t write more, but at least you have something pretty to look at:)  Would you wear this color?  xo

May 2nd, 2011

China Glaze Electric Pineapple, (It’s electric!)

Here she is!  China Glaze’s Electric Pineapple + a comparison with Sally Hansen’s Xtreme wear, Green With Envy (of course that’s the name of it!)  ((doesn’t every cosmetic brand/ nail polish brand have to name at least one of their green products Green With Envy?))

Electric Pineapple was an interesting polish application-wise.  It went on like a thick jelly leaving streaks behind.  It was gloopy and a bit hard to manage.  2 coats did the trick for this manicure- it could have used a third but with it’s thick consistency issues to begin with, I held off on adding another layer.  Ultimately, once the second coat has been applied you can barely tell it had application issues.

Sally Hansen’s Xtreme Wear in Green With Envy was a tad more sheer, though still only requiring 2 coats that they were much thinner with less effort.  Turns out the colors aren’t really that similar (much greener, no?). China Glaze’s Electric Pineapple definitely looks greeny on it’s own but next to Green With Envy, you see how much yellow is involved too.

Electric Pineapple is a gorgeous neon yellowy green that did not end up matte as neons usually do.  It’s not your everyday color but it’s definitely a keeper for those days I’m interested in an 80′s throwback vibe. You like?

Um, this video??? HILARIOUS.  It gets better the more you watch it.. or maybe that’s just me :)

April 26th, 2011

April Faves ❤, NOTD Revlon Gray Suede

Lips in this Vid: (L’oreal Fairest Nude lipstick, Rimmel Vinyl Lip Gloss in East End Snob)

Nails in this vid: (Revlon Grey Suede, Revlon Grey Suede w/ Finger Paints Hue Left Me a Message?) (the pink glitter looked much better in person!)

I love favorites videos:)
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner
Moroccan Oil
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear nail polish- Strobe Light
Finger Paints- Hue Left Me A Message?
Revlon- Grey Suede
Essie- Borrowed & Blue
Nail Life Aromatherapy Drop On
Benefit Blush- Sugarbomb
Urban Decay- Score
Urban Decay Eye Shadow- Shakedown
Joe Fresh- Rosewood
MAC Suite X2
Inglot-
Rimmel Vinyl Gloss- East End Snob
Stila Lip Glaze- Grapefruit
L’Oreal Jelly Balm

April 21st, 2011

Swatch: Sally Hansen, Bubblegum Pink Nail Polish

Pretty bubbly Barbie pink!  Sally Hansen’s Bubblegum Pink was awfully thick, though nothing a few drops of Seche Restore couldn’t fix :p  I’m hesitant to use it though, I believe it contains toluene- which may cause reproductive harm.  Once I get into baby-making mode, I want to be able to use my stash without worrying as much.  Is Sally Hansen big-3 free? I obviously don’t know much about the process but that’s because I have some time :p  -ahem, back to the polish!  This was two coats- the sparkle of the color was subtle but the color is vibrant.  Not terribly unique but pretty nonetheless. I’m absolutely exhausted so this’ll be short, but heartcha all!

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