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Tuesday, October 30, 2012


Do you always manage to get your nailpolish everywhere?
I made a little how to on how I clean up my nails....

Want to copy to your site? Here's the source code: 
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/uIiU7.jpg">


I also made an instagram/pinterest for your gals out there:


If you would like to share this image, copy this to your site, it is OKAY to hotlink:
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/2rclj.jpg">

STEPS:
1. Apply Your Nailpolish. Wait until the edges are semi-dry.
2. Take a toothpick and start to peel the dry nailpolish paint, starting on one edge.
3. Work all the way around. Its better when the paint is dryer and not fresher, as it is easier to peel. You may dip your toothpick in nailpolish remover for all stubborn areas.
4. Apply hand cream to the areas you peeled off. You want your skin to stay moisturized
5. Enjoy your gorgeous looking hands!


Do you always manage to get your nailpolish everywhere?
I made a little how to on how I clean up my nails....

Want to copy to your site? Here's the source code: 
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/uIiU7.jpg">


I also made an instagram/pinterest for your gals out there:


If you would like to share this image, copy this to your site, it is OKAY to hotlink:
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/2rclj.jpg">

STEPS:
1. Apply Your Nailpolish. Wait until the edges are semi-dry.
2. Take a toothpick and start to peel the dry nailpolish paint, starting on one edge.
3. Work all the way around. Its better when the paint is dryer and not fresher, as it is easier to peel. You may dip your toothpick in nailpolish remover for all stubborn areas.
4. Apply hand cream to the areas you peeled off. You want your skin to stay moisturized
5. Enjoy your gorgeous looking hands!

Friday, October 26, 2012

 

Victoria’s Secret has released their 2012 Black Friday ad!

The popular retailer will kick off their Black Friday promotions on November 23rd. Similar to last year, Victoria’s Secret customers will receive a free limited edition tote bag with minimum $65 dollar purchase. The bonus continues as each tote will contain an assorted gift set of Victoria’s Secret beauty products. For those who want to avoid the crowds, there may be a chance for online shoppers. Last year, Victoria’s Secret extended this deal to online shoppers through a coupon code.

 

Victoria’s Secret has released their 2012 Black Friday ad!

The popular retailer will kick off their Black Friday promotions on November 23rd. Similar to last year, Victoria’s Secret customers will receive a free limited edition tote bag with minimum $65 dollar purchase. The bonus continues as each tote will contain an assorted gift set of Victoria’s Secret beauty products. For those who want to avoid the crowds, there may be a chance for online shoppers. Last year, Victoria’s Secret extended this deal to online shoppers through a coupon code.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Illamasqua Nail Varnish
Size 0.5 oz
Color: Phallic - deep midnight blue/ shimmer finish

Swatch Gallery

daytime, with flash

daytime, no flash

late afternoon, with flash

daytime, no flash

Review


This color reminds me of deep space; that blue that goes out forever. It has micro glitter which gives it a glossy finish (click on the pictures to expand the image). I used two coats for this shade, and this shade appears like a very dark blue almost black blue at nights, while daytime you get a deep deep most deepest blue.

Reminds me of Star Trek for some reason :)

Illamasqua Nail Varnish
Size 0.5 oz
Color: Phallic - deep midnight blue/ shimmer finish

Swatch Gallery

daytime, with flash

daytime, no flash

late afternoon, with flash

daytime, no flash

Review


This color reminds me of deep space; that blue that goes out forever. It has micro glitter which gives it a glossy finish (click on the pictures to expand the image). I used two coats for this shade, and this shade appears like a very dark blue almost black blue at nights, while daytime you get a deep deep most deepest blue.

Reminds me of Star Trek for some reason :)


Ciaté Paint Pots Nail Polish
Size: 0.45 oz
Color: Strawberry Milkshake - pale pink








I terribly wish I would have remember to take earlier photos of this beautiful nailpolish shade! The photos are of my 2 day old manicure so you can see some slight chipping at the tip of the nail since I didn't use a top coat.


Swatch Gallery


no flash, daytime

nightime, with flash

nightime, with flash
daytime, no flash


Review

This beautiful shade is true to the color on the pot and will be a gorgeous pale pink resembling strawberry milkshakes. If you take flash with your photos, your nails will appear a slightly lighter pink shade which you will notice if you compare the photos with flash (the nighttime shots) with those with no flash (the daytime shots).

don't you just love this color? :)


Ciaté Paint Pots Nail Polish
Size: 0.45 oz
Color: Strawberry Milkshake - pale pink








I terribly wish I would have remember to take earlier photos of this beautiful nailpolish shade! The photos are of my 2 day old manicure so you can see some slight chipping at the tip of the nail since I didn't use a top coat.


Swatch Gallery


no flash, daytime

nightime, with flash

nightime, with flash
daytime, no flash


Review

This beautiful shade is true to the color on the pot and will be a gorgeous pale pink resembling strawberry milkshakes. If you take flash with your photos, your nails will appear a slightly lighter pink shade which you will notice if you compare the photos with flash (the nighttime shots) with those with no flash (the daytime shots).

don't you just love this color? :)