China Glaze Let's Dew It

China Glaze Let's Dew It

Hello!  I'm not super big on fall collections usually but when I saw China Glaze Let's Dew It I knew it was a must have.  It pretty much just jumped into my hands and came home with me.  I put one coat of Let's Dew It over China Glaze First Mate, one of my favorite blues.  I didn't come up with this combo.  A girl in one of my facebook nail groups posted Let's Dew It over a navy blue and I just knew this is how I wanted to wear it.

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This was a fun mani and I will definitely be wearing it again.  Did you pick up any of the new fall China Glaze polishes?

Have a great day!

Sara

China Glaze Let The Beat Drop

China Glaze Let The Beat Drop

Hello!  Today I have two polishes from the new China Glaze summer collection.  I picked up all three glitters and two of the creams from this collection.  I started with Treble Maker, a gorgeous green.  It went on in two coats and was smooth and opaque.  I added one coat of Let the Beat Drop.  It has nice coverage with just one coat.  Here's where my confusion started.  I just assumed the glitters were opaque so when it looked like I had purple glitter on my nails I was stumped.  You can see the bottle is orange and two shade of pink (I believe).  My nails clearly have what looks like purple glitter.  So I guess the glitters are actually a bit translucent and change with the base color.  Pretty interesting!

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Summer collections are always my favorite.  What do you like best?  Have a great night and thanks for stopping by!

Sara

SinfulColors Holiday Review

*SinfulColors polishes sent for review*


Hey all!  I have a review of four shades from the SinfulColors Holiday collection.  There are several more polishes in this collection but I do believe a few of them are repromotes.  I'm going to jump right in with SinfulColors Holiday Rebel, a clear base with red, green and silver glitters.  This is one coat layered over Zoya Ibiza.

Next up is SinfulColors Super Star layered over China Glaze Hanging in the Balance.  I know for sure this is a repromote because I found a bottle in my helmer.  This polish is a sheer blue base with purple and blue glitters.  I tried it on it's own first but at three coats it was still pretty see through.  This is two coats over the China Glaze.

Next is SinfulColors Ice Dream, a clear base with little tiny silver glitters and bigger blue glitters layered over Zoya Ibiza.  Sorry about all the Ibiza.  I wore these on different days and didn't realize I had used it more than once.  This is one coat plus top coat.

Lastly is SinfulColors All About You, a clear base with gold glitters.  This is one coat over Zoya Holly.  Love this combo so very much.

This collection is available now at Walgreens at the great SinfulColors price of $1.99.  Don't forget to give them a like on facebook to stay up to date.

Until next time...

Sara

China Glaze But of Corpse

China Glaze But of Corpse

Good morning!  I have some quick and easy Halloween nails for you today.  I started with China Glaze But of Corpse, a green with black glitter.  It dries to a texture finish but it's not overwhelming so I was able to handle it.  I used two coats, a layer of Gelous and a quick dry top coat.  My accent nail is Finger Paints Black Expressionism, an easy one coat black, and stamped with Rica Whiteout.    

China Glaze But of Corpse

Have you done any Halloween nails yet?  I'm still trying to decide what to wear on Halloween.  Have a great day!

Until next time...

Sara

Lacquer by Lissa Halloween Decals

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Okay so I know it's not even October yet but I really wanted to show you guys these awesome decals now so you'd have plenty of time to get some before Halloween.  I did a quick cling wrap mani using Rica Whiteout, Zoya Mira and China Glaze Recycle.  Then I put on an assortment of Halloween decals from Lacquer by Lissa.  I love the witch but the jack o lanterns are my favorite!  Just like the other decals I showed you these were super easy to use.  I used tweezers to pick them of the backing and place them on the nail.  Sealed it all up with top coat and I was good to go for a few days.

So what do you think?  Are you ready for Halloween manis?  I know I'm ready for Halloween candy!  Head on over to the Lacquer by Lissa shop and pick up some Halloween decals.  Follow along on facebook to keep up to date on all the latest information.  I'm sure you will be seeing these decals again as it gets closer to Halloween.  I want to try them out with a glow in the dark polish.  Have a great night!

Sara

*Decals were provided for review.  All opinions are mine.*

Lacquer by Lissa Fall Leaves Decals

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Hey everyone!  I was sent some nail decals from Lacquer by Lissa to review.  I received a great grab bag of different decals.  I can not wait to show you guys the Halloween ones.  The other day I put on China Glaze Choo Choo Choose You.  It pretty much screams fall.  In the sun it looks sort of purple and inside it pulls more brown.  Anyway, I knew these fall decals would be perfect for this mani.  Lacquer by Lissa decals were super easy to use.  I used tweezers to pull them from the paper backing and place them on the nail.  They stayed where I wanted them to once on my nail.  Then I just used my finger to smooth over it and make sure it was fully on the nail.  Top coated the whole thing and was good to go.

These decals are thick enough that I didn't feel like I was going to rip them while applying but not so thick that they stuck way off the nail.

I'm hoping by wearing this mani it will encourage some fall-like weather here in the desert but I don't think it's working.  So hot you guys!  Be sure to stop by the Lacquer by Lissa shop and check out the other decals.  I want the Peace, Love and Nails set.  So cool!  Also give her a like on facebook to keep up to date with giveaways and new sets.

Have a great night!

Sara

*Decals were sent for review in exchange for my honest opinion.  Polish was purchased by me.*

Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Siren Seashore

*Purchased by me*

Hey everyone!  Today I have a quick and easy mani featuring a limited edition polish from Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer, Siren Seashore, and China Glaze So Blue Without You.  Siren Seashore was a limited edition that sadly is no longer available but it's so pretty I had to show it off.  I used three coats of Siren Seashore and two coats of So Blue Without You.  So Blue is seriously one of my favorite blues.

While Siren Seashore is no longer for sale, there is another polish form the LE Siren line coming up later this month I believe.  You can see a sneak peek on Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer's facebook page.  Have you tried out BEGL yet?  If not, you should!  BEGL is one of my absolute favorite indies.  Have a nice night!

Until next time...

Sara

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things Giveaway

Hello!  It's been forever since I've done a giveaway so I've been collecting things for the last couple of weeks.  Everything I've picked out is one of my favorite things.  These were all purchased by me except for Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer 2014.  Julie was awesome and sent that along when I ordered the other polish from her last restock.  Let me show you what you can win.  Sorry folks but this is US only.  It's so costly mail things internationally.

Starting on the left we have a mini China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise.  Now I now it doesn't really look like a mini but it is.  My camera did something really weird to this picture and it's dark now so I can't redo it.  Next is Rica Bottled Unicorn Fart, which I showed you here.  Next up is my favorite polish that has been release so far this year, Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Sordid End.  Next to that is BEGL 2014.  You can see Sordid End here and 2014 here.  The last polish is Nail Nation 3000 Hollywood Nights.  This polish is exclusive to a local beauty supply shop so I knew I had to throw it in.  I've been loving on some Nail Nation polishes lately.  

Next lets take a look at the non polish items.

We have Poshe cuticle care.  I can't live without this stuff.  Hempz Citrus Blossom lotion.  It smells amazing!  Waxelene is something I use on my cuticles.  They get crazy beat up at work and this stuff fixes them right up.  I actually prefer it to my Lush Lemony Flutter.  Lastly my favorite nail file ever from Sally's.  You can enter using rafflecopter below.

Good luck!!


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Color Club Feelin' Groovy

*Purchased by me*

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 Good morning!  Today I have seriously the most obnoxious (in a good way) mani I've worn in a very long time.  This in your face green is Color Club Feelin' Groovy.  Like with most neons they can be a bit on the sheer side so this is three coats plus top coat.  My accent nail is Color Club Sexy Siren layered over China Glaze Hanging in the Balance.  This mani was so bright that Mr. MLiP noticed it before I shoved my fingers in his face to look at it.

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Are you a neon fan or no?  If you are what are your favorites?  I love a good neon.

Until next time...

Sara

Born Pretty Store Nail Studs Review

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Hello!  Today I have my first attempt at nail studs to show you.  I received these cool blue leaf studs from Born Pretty for review.  Since I had never used them before I decided to go simple for my first time.  My next conundrum was how to put them on and what to use to make them stick.  I dug around in my bin of random nail art stuff from the days of Nail Art Society (think that was the name) and found some tweezer type things that worked for picking up the studs.  I put down a layer of topcoat then placed the stud on the nail.  I love they way this turned out so much.  It took a very simple mani of China Glaze Shore Enuff and First Mate and amped it up a notch.

I think I didn't push them down enough into the topcoat so they popped off pretty quick.  I've been advised to try some nail glue next time buy some very smart ladies.  Born Pretty has all sorts of nail art supplies.  Click the link to head over to their store front.  If you'd like to go directly to the nail studs click here.  I have a discount code for Born Pretty one the right side of the blog.  The code is FEMJ6 will save you 10%.  Here's a link for a great sampling of everything they offer.

Until next time...

Sara

*The nail studs were sent for review.  All opinions are mine.  I purchased the polishes myself.*

China Glaze Glitter Up

*Purchased by me

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Hello!  Happy Saturday.  I hope you all are having a great day.  I'm busy soaking up the really weird cold snap we're having here in Phoenix.  This last week it was in the 90's but today it was 61 last I checked.  So bizarre but I'll take it.  Anyhow, today I have a mani I wore a while back.  This is China Glaze Glitter Up over China Glaze Lotus Begin.  Glitter Up is shown at one coat.  I got a good amount of glitter with one coat but I kind of had to push it around with the brush because it was all piled up in one spot on my nails.  I am loving the color combo though.

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I picked up all the glitters from this little collection but haven't worn any of the others yet.  Have you grabbed any of them?

Until next time...

Sara

Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Birthday WIshes

*Purchased by me*

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Hey all!  Today I have a polish from one of my favorite indies, Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer.  I found Birthday Wishes on a blog sale a while back and snapped it up.  It's a pretty blue with purple shimmer.  It's pretty sheer so I layered two coats over Essie Mesmerized.  My accent nail is China Glaze Too Yacht To Handle because I just love these two colors together.

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I hope you all have a great weekend!  I'm off to Vegas in the morning with Mr. MLiP, my best friend and her husband.  It's going to be epic!

Until next time...

Sara

Aurora Lacquers Review

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Hey guys!  Today I have a review of four polishes from a relatively new indie line.  Aurora Lacquers is a mother/daughter team.  I'm excited to have the opportunity to show these polishes to you.  Lets jump right in shall we?

First up is Mint Meadows, a minty gold green shimmer polish (totally stole that description from their etsy listing).  I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this polish went on.  My photos are two coats with topcoat.  It was perfectly opaque and smooth.  My pictures make it look a bit bumpy but it was completely smooth to the touch.

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Next polish up is Hydrangea Surprise, a light blue crelly (hate that word but it works so well) with a mix of dots and hex glitters.  Before I tried this I honestly expected to need to either layer it over something like Zoya Blu (which I don't like doing because you lose some of the crelly softness) or to have to use several layers.  This is two coats!  Two!  It was so smooth and creamy.  Again totally smooth with a layer of topcoat.

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Our third polish is Bunny Grass Pink, my favorite of the bunch.  It's bright pink glitters in an iridescent jelly base.  This is one coat over two different Barielle creams.  The glitter payoff is excellent.  Again this many was smooth with a layer of topcoat.

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Last polish for today is Poppy Parade layered over Zoya Mira and China Glaze Sweet Hook.  This is the one polish I had a bit of trouble with.  Every time I stuck the brush in all that came out was base with the iridescent shimmer.  I had to fish around a bit for the glitters.  The color combo is spot on in this polish.  I just think it needs more glitter.  It really is the perfect spring/Easter glitter topper.  Both of these pictures were taken in slightly cloudy conditions.  The sun disappeared right as I stepped outside to take pictures.

For my first experience with this brand I'm pretty impressed.  The quality on all the polishes was good.  Other than Poppy Parade they all applied flawlessly.  Head on over to facebook and give Aurora Lacquers a like.  If you'd like to check out their shop click here.  There is a green version of Bunny Grass Pink called Easter Grass Green that I would really like to pick up.  Which polish is your favorite?

I hope you all have an awesome day!  Until next time...

Sara

*Polishes in this post were provided for review.  In exchange I've given my honest opinion.* 

Shimmer Polish Jenny

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Hey everyone!  Sorry for the sporadic posts lately.  We are doing a huge home improvement project and I've been working a ton.  My nails and cuticles are a hot mess.  Hopefully once the new floors are in most of my house I will get back to normal here.  Or whatever passes as normal around here.  Today's mani is one coat of Shimmer Polish Jenny layered over China Glaze Tart-y For The Party.  In my head I thought using a star cutout from Nail Vinyls would be so cute.  In reality the star is a little distorted.  Be honest here, if I hadn't said it was a star would you have been able to tell?

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As with every Shimmer I've used thus far the formula and application was spot on.  Amazingly easy to use and smooth with just one layer of topcoat.  If you haven't tried out Shimmer Polish yet I highly recommend that you do.  Click here for the shop and here to check out Shimmer on facebook.

Until next time...

Sara

*Shimmer Polish was sent to me for review purposes.  All opinions are 100% mine.*

Shimmer Polish Bernice and Natalie

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Hello my loves!  A while back I was a winner in a Shimmer Polish giveaway.  Along with the winnings she was awesome enough to send some extra polishes for review.  So I'll have a few posts coming up showing off a few Shimmer Polish beauties each time.  Up first I have Bernice, a dark tinted base with black, silver, blue and teal glitters.  Oh how I swooned when I first saw this one.  Love, love, love this!  I layered it over China Glaze Concrete Catwalk (and yes the formula on that one still sucks).  My pictures show just one coat and look at all that glitter.  This would definitely build up to be opaque on its own.  As usual with Shimmer the formula was spot on.  All the glitter is laying flat and smooth.  I did top this with a coat of Revlon Colorstay Gel topcoat and then a coat of Glossy Glam to finish it off.

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Next up is Shimmer Natalie, blue, copper and turquoise glitter in a slightly tinted base.  I picked China Glaze At Vase Value (quite possibly the worst formula polish I've ever used) because I thought Natalie had a clear base.  Turns out it's a bit tinted so it changed the base color a bit but still looked really amazing.  This is one coat of Natalie topped with Glossy Glam topcoat.  Again the formula is just amazing.  It applied just like Bernice and every other Shimmer I've tried.

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 So what do you think?  Shimmer Polish is seriously one of the best indies I've used.  Super consistent with great customer service.  You can check out all Shimmer has to offer on etsy by clicking here and give them a like over on facebook.

Until next time...

Sara

*Polishes in this post were provided for review in exchange for my honest opinions.  All opinions are mine.*

Formula X for Sephora Turbulent

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Hello!  A while back I picked up a few of the new Formula X for Sephora polishes.  So far the ones I've tried have been really, really nice.  Today I have Turbulent to show you.  This is a very indie-ish glitter topcoat made up of different sizes of back and turquoise glitters.  I layered it over China Glaze Naked but I think it needs a brighter pink or a purple would be nice too.  In real life my nails just kinda looked dirty.  The quality of this polish though is outstanding.  This is one single coat.  No fishing, no placing, no dabbing for glitter.  Everything is laying down nice and smooth.

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Have you tried any of these polishes yet?  I definitely plan on getting more.  There are so many choices of color and finish.

Have a great day!

Sara