3/28/2013

ABC Nail Challenge: L is for Leopard

This week we're on the letter L for the ABC Nail Challenge hosted by Kimber over at
Kimber's Lacquer Korner. If you like nail polish and nail art you should really check her out then, she has a lot of amazing looks!

Anyway, this week was a lot easier on me than last week's Hello Kitty disaster! There were more choices this week. I had a few polishes that began with L but none that I was crazy about using, so I chose a leopard print mani. Leopard print is always fun and besides it's been a while since I did one.




Instead of the traditional golden leopard colors I picked a brighter combo, blue and silver. I used Celeb City by Sally Hansens Xtreme Wear and Savage by Sinful Colors. They look a bit sloppy up close but they're not supposed to be perfect so it's okay. I always used a dotting tool for the nail art in the past but I found that using a thin nail art brush helped to speed the process along.


You should also check out the other participants looks this week, they always come up with really cool ideas!


 Click the links below :)

3/25/2013

Monday March 25 2013 BLOG HOP!



Monday Beauties Blog Hop March 25
 2013




Hello Beauty Lovers and Bloggers! :) Welcome back to Monday Beauties blog hop! Where I hope to create a place where bloggers can come together and share their links in a friendly and supportive manner! If you are saying "What the hell is a blog hop?" just click here and it will explain EVERYTHING:)


Now let's get to business: Here are the very simple rules:


1. Subscribe to my blog via GFC and leave a comment below to let me know you are following (with your link) so I can follow back :)
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2. Add your blog URL to the Linky Below! (make sure to include http://www.)


3. Check out as many blogs as you want and if you decide to follow leave a comment letting them know that you have subscribed and found them on Monday Beauties Blog hop! :)


4. Check out the featured blogs! :)


OPTIONAL If you want to be really nice to me! :)


♥ Grab the blog hop button and place it somewhere on your blog or in a blog post. (remember you will need to re-enter your blog every week, so you can make this a weekly post). You can grab the blog button from the sidebar of my blog.


♥ Follow me on Twitter and like my Facebook page :)


**I will choose 2 blogs each week via Random.org(random number generator) and mention them in the next weekly hop as "Featured blogs"



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3/22/2013

Tip Of The Week: Protecting Your Brush Handles

This is going to be a short post since it's a quick but good tip. I read this in a magazine or website a while ago and I wish I could remember which one.  While I was cleaning my brushes yesterday, I thought this would be fun to share.



As you can see in the picture above, the writing on my MAC 190 brush isn't as bold as the writing on my elf brush. This happens after months or years of usage, and sometimes the writing on your brushes will completely fade away over time. If you rely on the names or numbers of your brushes you can prevent that from happening. All you need is clear nail polish and of course your brushes. Just apply a good coat of clear polish over the names or numbers that are written on the brush and let them dry. This will keep them from eventually wearing off and make them easier to identify. If you're wondering if this will ruin the handles in anyway, it doesn't as long as you're using clear nail polish. This can be done when you first buy them, the next time you wash them or whenever you want. Simple but effective, my favorite kind of tips!

Do you have older brushes with the names faded off, or does it even matter to you?


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3/20/2013

ABC Nail Challenge: K is for Hello Kitty

This week we're on the letter K for the ABC Nail Challenge and I had a hard time with this one. I didn't have a nail polish or brand that began with K. So then I thought of nail art and couldn't think of anything except stamping. I do have stamping plates but there not by Konad so that wasn't going to work. My last resort was Hello Kitty nail art and I'm not even sure if this is allowed since it technically doesn't begin with a K. If I'm breaking the rules I'm sorry :)


I am not really good at detailed nail art so I wasn't expecting this to come out great and as you can see it didn't. It might have not looked so bad if I didn't end up  putting my top coat on too soon and smearing the eyes and nose! I attempted to fix it but I think I just made it worse.


This is obviously my worst week so far which is why I only posted two pictures, but it happens. I'm looking forward to redeeming myself next week :) Like always, I'm excited to see what all the other participants came up with this week!!


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3/19/2013

Influenster Sugar N' Spice VoxBox 2013

Inside my Influenster Sugar N' Spice VOXBOX 2013



I came home last night to find an Influenster VoxBox sitting on my table. This is my fourth voxbox and I'm usually impatiently waiting for them to come in the mail. But this time I don't remember getting the email confirmation that I was receiving one, so I was pleasantly surprised. I love the Influenster program and every box I receive. They all have different themes and come with a mixture of full sized products and samples. They send you these products so you can try them and then share your thoughts on your social media sites. It's easy to become an Influenster, just go to their site here and make a profile. 

I haven't tried any of the products yet, so for now I just wanted to show you what I got and then I will come back and give you my reviews on them. I included the description of each product that came on the Influenster product card.

Colgate Optic White Regimen:


"Your VoxBox contains not one, but THREE Colgate Optic White products in a new high impact formula. Use Optic White toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash together for whiter teeth in five days (vs. brushing with an ordinary toothpaste alone)."
Toothpaste: $2.99 for 4oz tube
Mouthwash: $2.99 for 8oz bottle
Toothbrush: $2.99 per brush


Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes:


"Introducing Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes-The soothing blend of Witch Hazel and aloe on these facial wipes rejuvenates your skin by gently lifting dirt, oil and impurities from your pores while nourishing even the most sensitive skin. The result is a clean, refreshed and blemish-free complexion even when you're out and about."
$5.99 for a 20-count box


NECTRESSE Sweetener:

"NECTRESSE sweetener tastes like sugar but has zero calories per serving! 100% all natural, NECTRESSE is made primarily from monk fruit combined with other natural sweeteners."
$6.99 for 5.9 oz container, or $3.99 
for box of 40 packets


Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture

"New Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture is a continuous spray lotion that moisturizes and absorbs in seconds, and leaves skin feeling instantly soft-not sticky or greasy. Now you won't have to wait for your lotion to absorb before pulling on those skinny jeans!"
$7.99 for 6.5 oz. can



belVita Breakfast Biscuit's: 

"belVita Breakfast Biscuits are made with delicious ingredients and carefully baked to release steady energy that lasts all morning. They are a good source of Fiber and B-vitamins, contain no high fructose corn syrup, have 18-20 grams of whole grain per 50 gram serving and taste great-perfect for on the go!"
$3.69 for a box of 5 packets of 4 biscuits

I'm excited to try out all of these products! Mostly the Colgate products and Witch Hazel towelettes. Have you tried any of these products?


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3/18/2013

Monday March 18 2013 BLOG HOP!



Monday Beauties Blog Hop March 18
 2013




Hello Beauty Lovers and Bloggers! :) Welcome back to Monday Beauties blog hop! Where I hope to create a place where bloggers can come together and share their links in a friendly and supportive manner! If you are saying "What the hell is a blog hop?" just click here and it will explain EVERYTHING:)


Now let's get to business: Here are the very simple rules:


1. Subscribe to my blog via GFC and leave a comment below to let me know you are following (with your link) so I can follow back :)
Click here to follow :)


2. Add your blog URL to the Linky Below! (make sure to include http://www.)


3. Check out as many blogs as you want and if you decide to follow leave a comment letting them know that you have subscribed and found them on Monday Beauties Blog hop! :)


4. Check out the featured blogs! :)


OPTIONAL If you want to be really nice to me! :)


♥ Grab the blog hop button and place it somewhere on your blog or in a blog post. (remember you will need to re-enter your blog every week, so you can make this a weekly post). You can grab the blog button from the sidebar of my blog.


♥ Follow me on Twitter and like my Facebook page :)


Please share with your subscribers! If you share on twitter use the hashtag #mondaybeauties so we can retweet :)


**I will choose 2 blogs each week via Random.org(random number generator) and mention them in the next weekly hop as "Featured blogs"



Thanks so much for participating! :) Let's Begin


Featured Blogs:



3/17/2013

St.Patricks Day Water Marble Nails!

I always say holidays are a great excuse to do nail art, even if it's not your favorite holiday. I should have posted this earlier but the truth is I didn't do them until yesterday. I'm not sure what made me decide on a water marble design considering I've only been successful at it a few times. I was hoping I could get a four leaf clover design but I was just happy that they came out good.



I used Permission to Proceed by Wet n Wild's Spoiled line for my base. Weird name, right?  It's a sheer medium green and the formula is pretty bad, it goes on very streaky. For the water marble I used Going Green and Mint Sorbet by Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear, a regular green and a pastel green. Do you do anything special on St. Patricks Day?

Happy St. Patricks Day!!

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