Maybelline Color Show Denim Dash (my 1st)

CVS was having a fabulous sale and I so happen to accidentally stumble upon this awesome event. I nabbed my first Color Show polish for 50% off plus I had a manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off, I paid less than a dollar for this! Color Show is adorable. I love the cute little bottle and variety of fun colors Maybelline has been releasing. Honestly though I want all of these colors BUT at a good deal. The polishes are only 7ml, usually for this retail price ($2.95-$3.95ea), I normally pay close to this price but for 14-15ml double the size of these bottles. This blue is vibrant with a mix of very fine silver shimmer throughout. This polish should be applied quickly, it can lay uneven, I did two coats to be safe. The pictures are taken at night I will add a daylight image tomorrow. This dries a satin-matte, I'm in love. I'm a year late, lol so what, but I finally got it!! A must have indeed I haven't seen a polish similar or like this from other brands yet. Happy buy definitely.

Spoiled by Wet n' Wild in Show Me Some Skin

Spoiled polishes come in many fun colors. This line was made in 2012 by Wet n' Wild. I own a few bottles by this line. My recent color is Show Me Some Skin. This is a creme base polish. I like how Spoiled polishes come with thick brushes. This color needs 3 coats for a good coverage. I had issues with the neons from this line but the cremes I have had better application with. One hand 3 coats took me seven minutes to dry with a fan. This color is a pinkish-tan lol omgoodness I wad actually going to say peachy but it more pink. But either way I love it.

OPI Euro Collection (2pcs)

The Euro Collection is awesomely opaque, I love that, and colors are trendy buy not too bold. This trip I picked up My Vampire Is Buff & I Saw.. U Saw.. We Saw.. Marsaw. Like most OPI formulas these polishes lay even, coverage is excellent two coats, and entire manicure dries in ten mins. My ring finger was accented with little dots ( I used a new GUM floss/pick end) in Sinful Colors' Super Star. I never use a top coat if I do I will advise which one I used for each look/swatch.

Revlon cupid

Target has awesome sales. I caught their latest one on Revlon Top Speed polishes. I scored Cupid and Cloud for an awesome $2.27 each. Here's a swatch of Cupid two coats with no top coat. It does live up to it's claim of fast drying. Under 5 mins two coats manicure.

Buying discounted polishes (authentic) brands

Getting polish for way cheaper is awesome... but, yes there is a but, have you notice the bottles aren't labeled as they are purchased individually? Well most of my Color Clubs come this way, no they're not "knockoffs". Well the solution for me is to label them myself. I'm using a Sharpie, shears, and sturdy paper, tape or glue. After pics will be posted soon.

OPI on my nubbs

Broke 2 nails while playing laser tag yesterday so nubs today. On my nubs I'm wearing OPI's The World is Not Enough from the Skyfall line & accented with Mariah Carey's A Butterfly Moment also by OPI. Loving my short nails for once!

Material Girl Polish... Why!!

Two twists and "crack" as I watch pieces fly. I was only able to retrieve one piece that flew off. I had high hopes for this brand Macy's carried but now I know why they sold their inventory to TJ Maxx. They were originally $7 for an 11 mL bottle. After the ordeal of trying to open the polish I went to Macy's website to see if they carry this brand any more.... not surprised they only carry Material Girl brand of clothing, shoes, purses, and accessories. Good move I'd say. Well off the quality of the cap. The polish (Midnight) dries fast but streaky. I applied two coats no top. This blue suits the name Midnight, its close to a royal blue and glimmers a bit in light. I will use this polish with upcoming looks :). Harlequin will be posted on its own compared to another polish. ;)

Thursday Haul!! 1/31/13

All smiles today!! I scored some deals today ahhh! Got some new heels for under $12 total. Color Club 6 pack for $5.49, unused. Material Girl polishes for $2.99 each. Lastly I got clip in faux feathers for $1.00 a pack! All fun items for sure. I can't wait to change up my polish today.

OPI DS Opulence

Ahhhh! I love this polish. It's a mauve like pink with fine glitter. I really love how heavy and sturdy the brush feels with the silver cap. This is two coats no filtered pic. OPI formulas amaze me. Non gritty finish too!

Nailtini-Bloody Mary natural light

Natural light & pic of the brush that some how escaped my last post.

Nailtini-Bloody Mary

Here is a swatch of my Nailtini in Bloody Mary. Two coats, no base nor top coat. This is a creme red to me. It applies easily, even, and smooth. This red is not bright its more in the  darker side, which I love, I was expecting a hint of orange. My Essie reds seem to be like that but I'm loving this nailtini. The brush is longer but neat, no frays, with a squared cut I really love the brush good quality.

Naked but strong!

So many people like to say "Are those fake?!", as they grab my hands to check out my nails. The answer is "No". I can't rock extensions, trust me I've tried, they just don't stay on. I'm a bit rough on my nails. I like to blame it on good genes the awesome health of my nails. But what I do may also be helping. I take gummy vitamins daily, wash my hands often with good old soap and water, I file my nails twice a week, and I cut my nails down monthly. I maintain my cuticles  biweekly, I use Burt's Bees Cuticle treatment every other day. Even though I love nail polish and nail art I go naked at least 3-5 days a month. My toes though stay painted. How often do you go naked and how do you maintain nice nails?

Zoya buy 2get2 flash sale purchase..

Overly excited over my purchase!! Zoya has been having flash sales daily recently I've been fortunate to catch two. This is my first flash sale purchase and omblob I am so happy I bought these. Daul is a purple with gold metallic very fine glitter but needs four coats to not look so sheer. Evvie is a creme near camouflage like green oh its pretty. Natty is a creme dark near navy but not quite blue I'm in love! Rehka is a creme dark red (perfect for fall/winter) forget other reds this one is almost goth-like (I love) its pure sophistication. As you can tell I am very happy with my purchase I will be buying up dream boxes as gifts too!! Btw all other colors besides Daul covered well in two coats.

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Appreciate? I sure do!

Fan-Appreciation-Giveaway is happening! I purchased these items with my own money because these are my current "love" products. Also I am really glad to have soooo many new people tuning in for the same love... Nails! The contest is only open to US and Canada though, sorry. But good luck to everyone entering!

RED December

World Aids day is coming up, Dec. 1st, reds are my all time fave. Wet n' Wild fast dry in 221C Everybody loves Redmond is really an overlooked color. It laid nice, even, and dried fast. I'm loving this red. Almost don't want to write on my nails but I am itching to create!

Zoya Dreambox... Are you excited?

Okay my opinion is "heck yeah!". I was sort of bummed when I got my first Myglam/Ipsy bag because it didn't have polish. My second bag though came with a Nailtini (Millionaire) & I was ecstatic. No guarantees that future bags will have polish so I've been looking for a monthly polish club... none! And these make up clubs send me stuff I wouldn't pick on my own for the most part. So I am canceling my memberships as of this week. Zoya you have my business monthly now till you do away with your Dreambox deals. I love getting new polishes more than other products. Tomorrow will be my first order placement for my first Dreambox. I've shared the news to a few close to me and via Facebook so many are interested so gifting and giveaways will happen in the near future. Thank you Zoya for hearing my prayers to the polish gods.

Designing is my stress relief

To keep calm or find my inner peace after some chaos I can be found painting. For my nail art I use polish, nail paints, acrylic paints from crafts stores, and loose glitters. Nail art shouldn't be restricted, each client is different so I cater to their taste. I hate to so no so every nail trend I will try just ask. I will show you five designs done by hand. I use Kolinsky brand brushes, Loew-Cornell(inexpensive good quality), stripers, and no name Michael's value pack brushes. Animal print, line designs, dots, cartoon inspired images, and flowers are just a few designs I have mastered. Light strokes is the secret ;).