First off I want to wish all the mothers out there a very happy Mother's Day! I'm so grateful for the mother I have. She has been nothing but supportive and loving to me throughout my life. Happy Mother's Day Mom! I love you!
I got this from Lacquer Wear from Tips and Toes !
Tag is open for everyone. Please copy and paste and add/delete parts of the tag you'd like to use on your blog. Or think about these questions if you don't have a blog. I know I'm missing some excellent questions, so feel free to add them or let me know in the comments section.
Nail Polish Stash:
How many polishes do you have in your stash?
230+
Which brand do you own the most of?
China Glaze by far
What colors do you own the most of?
Pinks
Do you have a color/texture you do not own?
Not that I can think of
What's the one polish you always pick up to lift your spirits?
Zoya Elke
What polish do you keep looking at and wondering why you haven't gotten rid of it yet?
This chunky glitter pale pink sheer from Love My Nails
Franken me? or I'm nervous to try it?
Franken me!
Do you franken for new/original polish ideas or franken for polish you won't be able to own?
Original ideas
Go-to Base Coat?
Sally Hansen Double Duty
Go-to Top Coat?
SECHE VITE!!
What's your sexiest polish?
China Glaze Seduce Me & Orly Glam because my BF loves them
Nail Design:
Stamping vs Free Hand?
Stamping, I've never done konad but my free hand anything stinks!
Bling me, baby? or No bling for me, please!
I don't really care for bling on my nails.
I consider my nails basically nekkid if they don' t have some kind of design?
Not all. I'm pretty traditional I stick to just doing nail polish. On some occasions I'll do funky frenches.
My favorite plate/tool/technique?
I don't have any :(
What I haven't tried and want to within the month?
I'd love to try and marble
Purchase/Lemmings:
The one elusive polish you want and can't seem to get?
OPI Pink Me I'm Good. It was an Ulta exclusive and can't get for a reasonable price.
What was the last nail related thing you bought?
I got Revlon Plum Night, Milani Totally Cool, WnW Shield, & Wnw Blackmail today
How much nail related hauls have you bought in the last 7 days (on-line/in-person)?
2
If you've ever been on a no-buy, how long did it last? Is that what you planned?
I went 3 months once. -shudders-
(and one question to grow on) Hobby? Addiction? Compulsion? Passing Fancy? Love?
This is complex question. Nail polish to me is a hobby and love. I was never into nail polish before. I never gave it a second thought. I got into it a year and half ago by buying pack of mini Sally Hansens. I don't know what it was, but I enjoyed painting my nails, it was relaxing and it was fun way to play with color without going all out in wardrobe or makeup. I also love the community around nail polish and nail bloggers. It's great to be able to share this love with others who enjoy just as much as I do.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
And the giveaway winner is.................................
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Caitlin of Chrysanthemum!!!!!
She'll be receiving these goodies.
I had all 266 entries on a spreadsheet and used random.org to pick the winner. Congratulations, Caitlin! I really appreciate all of you who read my blog. It really means a lot to be able to connect with all of you wonderful people! I enjoyed reading all of your favorite color families. I will be hosting more giveaways in future. I will probably be doing a special summer one at the beginning or middle of June. I think I may do 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes with my future giveaways so we can have more winners.
I'm sure you're wondering who my favorite Disney Princess is? Well, quite a few of you got it. I'm sorry to all those Belle fans (she's wonderful too!), but my favorite Disney Princess is......
Ariel!!!
I've loved Ariel since I was 3 years old when the movie came out. It was the first Disney movie I really followed through all the way. I always had the cassette tape playing "Part of Your World" and I think I wore out that VHS tape of movie. I wanted to be her when I was young. I think it's why I was such good swimmer growing up! I actually do collect Ariel things (ceramic figurines, glass figures, and etc). I'm a dork :P. I do love Disney Princesses and Disney stuff in general. Regardless of age Disney can whisk you away to childhood which I love!
Here is some further proof of my Ariel love. This is me probably at my 4th or 5th birthday party wearing my Ariel dress, eating Ariel cake, and wearing Ariel hats. Please excuse my horrible mushroom helmet haircut.
Have a great day and thank you again for reading my blog!
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She'll be receiving these goodies.
I had all 266 entries on a spreadsheet and used random.org to pick the winner. Congratulations, Caitlin! I really appreciate all of you who read my blog. It really means a lot to be able to connect with all of you wonderful people! I enjoyed reading all of your favorite color families. I will be hosting more giveaways in future. I will probably be doing a special summer one at the beginning or middle of June. I think I may do 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes with my future giveaways so we can have more winners.
I'm sure you're wondering who my favorite Disney Princess is? Well, quite a few of you got it. I'm sorry to all those Belle fans (she's wonderful too!), but my favorite Disney Princess is......
I've loved Ariel since I was 3 years old when the movie came out. It was the first Disney movie I really followed through all the way. I always had the cassette tape playing "Part of Your World" and I think I wore out that VHS tape of movie. I wanted to be her when I was young. I think it's why I was such good swimmer growing up! I actually do collect Ariel things (ceramic figurines, glass figures, and etc). I'm a dork :P. I do love Disney Princesses and Disney stuff in general. Regardless of age Disney can whisk you away to childhood which I love!
Here is some further proof of my Ariel love. This is me probably at my 4th or 5th birthday party wearing my Ariel dress, eating Ariel cake, and wearing Ariel hats. Please excuse my horrible mushroom helmet haircut.
Have a great day and thank you again for reading my blog!
Revlon Plum Seduction + International under $10!
I have chosen a winner for my giveaway and sent them an email. I'm going to hold off announcing them until I hear back from them. If I don't hear from them by late Monday I'll draw a new winner, so hopefully we'll hear from them soon!!!
This is Revlon Plum Seduction.
I love this color it's very bright and spring-summer like. This is 3 coats and it goes on smoothly. Revlon makes some great polishes and this is a good one to have in the collection
I know this groan-worthy now but I did put Sally Hansen- Hidden Treasure over it a day later. I think this will be my last Hidden Treasure post for awhile since I think everyone is getting tired of hearing about it, but regardless it is gorgeous.
I don't know what it is but I've been really into plum colors this season. I like the bright ones, the medium ones, and the dark ones. I'm glad I found another color I'm into because it's difficult not to grab the pinks and the corals all the time! Any particular colors you all are reaching for this season?
On to my international under $10! I want to thank those of you who contributed information for this. I really appreciate you all helping me out.
Bec from Bec's Beauty Buzz from Australia to me the following:
Brand: Ulta3
Price: $2
Where to buy:most chemists
Pros:
-Good color range
-Application is good
-Clear polishes are great for adding glitters and pigments to
Cons:
-Colors not too inspired
Brand: BYS
Price: $4-$10
Where to buy: Cosmetics Plus & few chemists
Pros:
-Better color range
-Keeps on eye on global trends (ex. mattes & chromes)
Brand: LA Girl
Price: $8
Where to buy: Grab
Brand: Rimmel
Price: $7-$10
Where to buy: Priceline
Brand: Revlon
Price: $5
Where to buy: cosmetic places & chemists bargain bins
Cons:
-Color selection is poor
lumpika007 of Fleur's Nails&Stuff from Slovenia told me the following:
Brand: Essence
Price: 1,5€ (1,9 USD)
Where to buy: Essence Website
Pros:
-Quality is quite good
Brand: Miss sporty
Price: about 2€
Where to buy: Miss sporty Website
Info: Quality is so-so
Brand: S-He
Price: 2€
Where to buy: European drugstore called DM
Pros:
-Great quality
Brand: Joy, Vollare etc (no name polishes)
Price: 1€
That's all I have! I hope to be back later today to announce the giveaway winner!
Happy Saturday!
This is Revlon Plum Seduction.
I love this color it's very bright and spring-summer like. This is 3 coats and it goes on smoothly. Revlon makes some great polishes and this is a good one to have in the collection
I know this groan-worthy now but I did put Sally Hansen- Hidden Treasure over it a day later. I think this will be my last Hidden Treasure post for awhile since I think everyone is getting tired of hearing about it, but regardless it is gorgeous.
I don't know what it is but I've been really into plum colors this season. I like the bright ones, the medium ones, and the dark ones. I'm glad I found another color I'm into because it's difficult not to grab the pinks and the corals all the time! Any particular colors you all are reaching for this season?
On to my international under $10! I want to thank those of you who contributed information for this. I really appreciate you all helping me out.
Bec from Bec's Beauty Buzz from Australia to me the following:
Brand: Ulta3
Price: $2
Where to buy:most chemists
Pros:
-Good color range
-Application is good
-Clear polishes are great for adding glitters and pigments to
Cons:
-Colors not too inspired
Brand: BYS
Price: $4-$10
Where to buy: Cosmetics Plus & few chemists
Pros:
-Better color range
-Keeps on eye on global trends (ex. mattes & chromes)
Brand: LA Girl
Price: $8
Where to buy: Grab
Brand: Rimmel
Price: $7-$10
Where to buy: Priceline
Brand: Revlon
Price: $5
Where to buy: cosmetic places & chemists bargain bins
Cons:
-Color selection is poor
lumpika007 of Fleur's Nails&Stuff from Slovenia told me the following:
Brand: Essence
Price: 1,5€ (1,9 USD)
Where to buy: Essence Website
Pros:
-Quality is quite good
Brand: Miss sporty
Price: about 2€
Where to buy: Miss sporty Website
Info: Quality is so-so
Brand: S-He
Price: 2€
Where to buy: European drugstore called DM
Pros:
-Great quality
Brand: Joy, Vollare etc (no name polishes)
Price: 1€
That's all I have! I hope to be back later today to announce the giveaway winner!
Happy Saturday!
Friday, May 7, 2010
I Won't Spend More Than 10! Part Three
Remidner!! This is the LAST day to enter my giveaway! I will be randomly selecting a winner and emailing them tomorrow morning!
This is my final part of my US under 10 posts. Tomorrow, I'll make post of the international under $10 products along with my giveaway winner!
Note: If I haven't reviewed a certain brand it's either because I haven't tried the brand or do not have enough of their product to give them a review.
High End $7-$10
Zoya
Featured Colors: Zara, Suvi, Elke, Evangeline
Price: $7
Where to buy: some salons, some beauty supply stores, and Zoya website
Pros:
-Vast selection of stunning colors and finishes
-Unique shades
-Great application
-Usually have AMAZING deals (ex. Green Friday & now Polish Exchange)
-Great trendy/unique collections
Cons:
-Some of their colors can be very similar to each other which can make it difficult since you are purchasing online
-I haven't experienced this personally, but I have heard that their polishes don't hold up as well unless you are using their top coat
Essie
Featured Colors: Bermuda Shorts, Mod Squad
Price: $8
Where to buy: some salons, Target, Head2Toe Beauty, Trans Design, Essie website
Pros:
-Come out with seasonal collections with trendy colors
Cons:
-Pricey for the budget buyer
-Personally for their prices I don't find their polishes that unique
-Many of their colors have cheaper dupes
OPI
Featured Colors: Red Dazzle, Mad as a Hatter
Price: $8.50
Where to buy: some salons, Ulta, Target, & some grocery stores
Pros:
-Great application
-Fun and unique location inspired collections
-Polishes have catchy and fun names
-I find the brushes on OPIs my favorite and easiest to use
Cons:
-Price is bit high for the budget buyer
-Many of their colors have cheaper dupes
BB Couture
Featured Colors: Hermosa Surfer Girl, Horned Devil, Napa Valley Red
Price: $9-$9.95
Where to buy: Overall Beauty, BB Couture Website
Pros:
-One of kind shades
-Great unique collections
-Excellent application
Cons:
-Pricey for the budget buyer
-Maybe this is just me but before I purchased their brand I saw bottles pics and thought they were a lot bigger than they actual are. You get the standard .5fl oz
-A few of their colors you can find cheaper dupes
There ya go! I hope you enjoyed these posts as much as I did and I definitely hope you find them useful.
Have a great day!
This is my final part of my US under 10 posts. Tomorrow, I'll make post of the international under $10 products along with my giveaway winner!
Note: If I haven't reviewed a certain brand it's either because I haven't tried the brand or do not have enough of their product to give them a review.
Zoya
Featured Colors: Zara, Suvi, Elke, Evangeline
Price: $7
Where to buy: some salons, some beauty supply stores, and Zoya website
Pros:
-Vast selection of stunning colors and finishes
-Unique shades
-Great application
-Usually have AMAZING deals (ex. Green Friday & now Polish Exchange)
-Great trendy/unique collections
Cons:
-Some of their colors can be very similar to each other which can make it difficult since you are purchasing online
-I haven't experienced this personally, but I have heard that their polishes don't hold up as well unless you are using their top coat
Essie
Featured Colors: Bermuda Shorts, Mod Squad
Price: $8
Where to buy: some salons, Target, Head2Toe Beauty, Trans Design, Essie website
Pros:
-Come out with seasonal collections with trendy colors
Cons:
-Pricey for the budget buyer
-Personally for their prices I don't find their polishes that unique
-Many of their colors have cheaper dupes
OPI
Featured Colors: Red Dazzle, Mad as a Hatter
Price: $8.50
Where to buy: some salons, Ulta, Target, & some grocery stores
Pros:
-Great application
-Fun and unique location inspired collections
-Polishes have catchy and fun names
-I find the brushes on OPIs my favorite and easiest to use
Cons:
-Price is bit high for the budget buyer
-Many of their colors have cheaper dupes
BB Couture
Featured Colors: Hermosa Surfer Girl, Horned Devil, Napa Valley Red
Price: $9-$9.95
Where to buy: Overall Beauty, BB Couture Website
Pros:
-One of kind shades
-Great unique collections
-Excellent application
Cons:
-Pricey for the budget buyer
-Maybe this is just me but before I purchased their brand I saw bottles pics and thought they were a lot bigger than they actual are. You get the standard .5fl oz
-A few of their colors you can find cheaper dupes
There ya go! I hope you enjoyed these posts as much as I did and I definitely hope you find them useful.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
I Won't Spend More Than 10! Part Two
Reminder! You only have 2 more days to enter my giveaway!
In continuation from yesterday's post I will be featuring moderately priced drugstore brands today $3-%6.
Moderate end $3-$6
Cover Girl
Featured Colors: Ruby Dust, City Lights, Crystal Mist, Rhythmic Blue, & Gold Rush
Price: $3-$4
Where to buy: various drugstores, Target, Walmart, some grocery stores
Pros:
-Amazing selection of glittery/shimmery top coats for layering that I personally use often
-Usually have sales, coupons, and BOGOs in drugstores
Cons:
-Don't have wide selection of colors
-Color range is limited and not very imaginative
Maybelline
Featured Colors: Beach Plum, Banana Bamba, & Coral Cabana
Price: $3.50-$4
Where to buy: various drugstores, Target, Walmart, some grocery stores
Pros:
-Usually come out with seasonal collections with trendy colors
-Fast drying
-Usually have sales, coupons, and BOGOs in drugstores
Cons:
-In general they don't have a wide color selection
Milani
Featured Colors: Dot Com, Gold Lame, Disco Lights, Pink Pop, Garnet Gems
Price: $3.50-$5
Where to buy: various drugstores, Target, Cherry Culture, and some grocery stores
Pros:
-Wide selection of colors and finishes
-Come out with various collections throughout the year
-Colors are trendy and funky
-I find Milani similar to China Glaze as far as the types of polish colors they make
Cons:
-Not widely available in certain parts of the country
-Only get 0.45fl oz of polish which is a smaller amount compared to other brands
Revlon
Featured Colors: Midnight Affair, Plum Seduction, Raven Red, & Steel-her Heart
Price: $4-$5
Where to buy: various drugstores, Target, Walmart, some grocery stores
Pros:
-Has a good selection of wearable mainstream colors
-Usually comes out with seasonal collections
-Has a nice selection of basecoats and topcoats
Cons:
-Some may find their colors not very imaginative or unique
China Glaze
Featured Colors: Ruby Pumps, DV8, Nova, Strawberry Fields
Price: $3-$6 (cheaper from e-tailers pricier at Sallys)
Where to buy: Etailers- (8ty8 Beauty, Head2Toe Beauty, Trans Design) or Sally's Beauty Supply
Pros:
-Vast and I mean vast selection of colors and finishes
-Colors are trendy,funky, and unique
-Come out with amazing seasonal collections that tend to be very popular
Cons:
-Personally I'm not found of their brushes I find them too small and difficult to use
Orly
Featured Colors: Oh Cabana Boy, Pixy Stix, Passion Fruit, & Glam
Price: $3.20-$6 (cheaper from e-tailers pricier at Sallys)
Where to buy: CVS, Etailers (8ty8 Beauty, Head2Toe Beauty, Trans Design) or Sally's Beauty Supply
Pros:
-Have a nice selection of wearable mainstream colors
-Come out with seasonal collections that are trendy
-Great application
-You get 0.6fl oz of polish which is more than most brands
Cons:
-They don't have the most unique variety of colors
Claire's/Icing
Featured Colors: Blackout, Roger That, Goldmine, Yel
Price: $3.50-$5.50
Where to buy: Claire's & Icing stores
Pros:
-Unique colors including mood, neon, and glitter types of polishes
-Typically can be found on sale (ex. BOGO 1/2 off)
Cons:
-Limited selection of colors
-Can only be found in Claire's or Icing stores
Finger Paints
Featured Colors: Signed by the Artist, Maroon Macaroon, Decked with Dazzle, & Coral Collage
Price: $4-$5
Where to buy: Sally's Beauty Supply
Pros:
-Great application
-Wide range of mainstream colors
-Usually come out with seasonal collections with trendy colors
-Usually can be found on sale at Sally's
Cons:
-As far as I know it's only found at Sally's
-Some my find their colors not to be as unique as other brands
Sally Hansen
Featured Colors: Hidden Treasure, Zip, Antique Bronze, Purple Pizazz, In the Spotlight
Price: $3-$8
Where to buy: various drugstores, Target, Walmart, some grocery stores
Pros:
-Have various lines that cater to different peoples preferences,style, price range,and taste
-Usually come out with seasonal collections for some of their lines
-Have a wide range of nail products not just polish
-Usually have sales, coupons, and BOGOs in drugstores
Cons:
-Products can be inconsistent
-Some of their lines can be pricey
-Some seasonal collections are hard to find
Phew! That's a lot! Stay tuned for the high end under 10 brands tomorrow!
International readers remember to post your under 10 products and their info so I can add it to my international affordable nail polish post for Saturday!
Have a great Thursday!
In continuation from yesterday's post I will be featuring moderately priced drugstore brands today $3-%6.
Cover Girl
Featured Colors: Ruby Dust, City Lights, Crystal Mist, Rhythmic Blue, & Gold Rush
Price: $3-$4
Where to buy: various drugstores, Target, Walmart, some grocery stores
Pros:
-Amazing selection of glittery/shimmery top coats for layering that I personally use often
-Usually have sales, coupons, and BOGOs in drugstores
Cons:
-Don't have wide selection of colors
-Color range is limited and not very imaginative
Maybelline
Featured Colors: Beach Plum, Banana Bamba, & Coral Cabana
Price: $3.50-$4
Where to buy: various drugstores, Target, Walmart, some grocery stores
Pros:
-Usually come out with seasonal collections with trendy colors
-Fast drying
-Usually have sales, coupons, and BOGOs in drugstores
Cons:
-In general they don't have a wide color selection
Milani
Featured Colors: Dot Com, Gold Lame, Disco Lights, Pink Pop, Garnet Gems
Price: $3.50-$5
Where to buy: various drugstores, Target, Cherry Culture, and some grocery stores
Pros:
-Wide selection of colors and finishes
-Come out with various collections throughout the year
-Colors are trendy and funky
-I find Milani similar to China Glaze as far as the types of polish colors they make
Cons:
-Not widely available in certain parts of the country
-Only get 0.45fl oz of polish which is a smaller amount compared to other brands
Revlon
Featured Colors: Midnight Affair, Plum Seduction, Raven Red, & Steel-her Heart
Price: $4-$5
Where to buy: various drugstores, Target, Walmart, some grocery stores
Pros:
-Has a good selection of wearable mainstream colors
-Usually comes out with seasonal collections
-Has a nice selection of basecoats and topcoats
Cons:
-Some may find their colors not very imaginative or unique
China Glaze
Featured Colors: Ruby Pumps, DV8, Nova, Strawberry Fields
Price: $3-$6 (cheaper from e-tailers pricier at Sallys)
Where to buy: Etailers- (8ty8 Beauty, Head2Toe Beauty, Trans Design) or Sally's Beauty Supply
Pros:
-Vast and I mean vast selection of colors and finishes
-Colors are trendy,funky, and unique
-Come out with amazing seasonal collections that tend to be very popular
Cons:
-Personally I'm not found of their brushes I find them too small and difficult to use
Orly
Featured Colors: Oh Cabana Boy, Pixy Stix, Passion Fruit, & Glam
Price: $3.20-$6 (cheaper from e-tailers pricier at Sallys)
Where to buy: CVS, Etailers (8ty8 Beauty, Head2Toe Beauty, Trans Design) or Sally's Beauty Supply
Pros:
-Have a nice selection of wearable mainstream colors
-Come out with seasonal collections that are trendy
-Great application
-You get 0.6fl oz of polish which is more than most brands
Cons:
-They don't have the most unique variety of colors
Claire's/Icing
Featured Colors: Blackout, Roger That, Goldmine, Yel
Price: $3.50-$5.50
Where to buy: Claire's & Icing stores
Pros:
-Unique colors including mood, neon, and glitter types of polishes
-Typically can be found on sale (ex. BOGO 1/2 off)
Cons:
-Limited selection of colors
-Can only be found in Claire's or Icing stores
Finger Paints
Featured Colors: Signed by the Artist, Maroon Macaroon, Decked with Dazzle, & Coral Collage
Price: $4-$5
Where to buy: Sally's Beauty Supply
Pros:
-Great application
-Wide range of mainstream colors
-Usually come out with seasonal collections with trendy colors
-Usually can be found on sale at Sally's
Cons:
-As far as I know it's only found at Sally's
-Some my find their colors not to be as unique as other brands
Sally Hansen
Featured Colors: Hidden Treasure, Zip, Antique Bronze, Purple Pizazz, In the Spotlight
Price: $3-$8
Where to buy: various drugstores, Target, Walmart, some grocery stores
Pros:
-Have various lines that cater to different peoples preferences,style, price range,and taste
-Usually come out with seasonal collections for some of their lines
-Have a wide range of nail products not just polish
-Usually have sales, coupons, and BOGOs in drugstores
Cons:
-Products can be inconsistent
-Some of their lines can be pricey
-Some seasonal collections are hard to find
Phew! That's a lot! Stay tuned for the high end under 10 brands tomorrow!
International readers remember to post your under 10 products and their info so I can add it to my international affordable nail polish post for Saturday!
Have a great Thursday!
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