Kimber's 31 Day Challenge Black and White

When I saw black and white I knew exactly what I was going to do espcieally since I had just gotten my new plate from Llarowe it is the B plate.  I really like it and might get the A plate too.  So what I did was painted two nails white my ring and middle finger and my thumb, index and pinky are black.  I stamped the white ones with black and the black ones with white.  I like the way they came out and it was an easy manicure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, do you like black and white manicures or do you think they are boring?

Ciao bellas,

Patty

 

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Target People Festival

There is a Party going on in San Antonio, Tx this weekend, hosted by Target and People Magazine.  It is called Mamiverse and they have quite a line of great musical guest with the internally famous LUIS MIGUEL.  I tell you San Antonio is not too far and if I can snag some tickets.  I might go.  Why because I love this festival and LUIS MIGUEL is going to be there.

I have been selected by Latina Bloggers to promote  the yearly Festival in association with Target and People Magazine that they have in San Antonio, TX.  I went to the festival around 13 years ago and it was so  much fun.  So, any bloggers in San Antonio take advantage of the three day extravaganza.  There will be prizes and music and the headliner is non other than LUIS MIGUEL!  The Latin crooner who has women swooning over him.  Including me.   I remember when I did go to the festival Selena was supposed to sing and she did but she got there late and we missed her that year she won her first Grammy but later as we all know was murdered outside a hotel in Corpus Christi.

It was then I started to listen to the music of Luis Miguel.  His triple CD Romances is like no other for a romantic night.  I don't think I have ever gone to a wedding where they do not play "Solamente Una Vez" (only once).  It is like a tradition because the song tells the story of getting married once and only once.  We only give our hearts in marriage once.   The lyrics to his songs are so passionate sometimes they give me chills.  I have to listen to his music when I drive because it keeps me so calm otherwise it is Road Rage for me.  He has put out 21 CD's over his lucrative career.  The concert will take place in the Alamodome in San Antonio, he will be making two concert appearances in Las Vegas on September 13 and 14, 2012 at Caesar's Palace for all you fans in the west.  His career spans 30 years.  As I sit here and write this I listen to his music.  I can't stop listening sometimes.

He will also be making two appearances in California during the month of September.



There will be other events going on for example giving makeovers to those who want them.  There will also be a lot of good food and I say good because it is all food I can eat.  Just a sneak peak.

                                                                                    

         

   

  

So here is a rundown on the three day event:

‘Glamazon’ Twitter Party on Thursday 8/30 at 9-10pm EST on what it means to be beautiful (both inside and out) as women, Latinas, and moms

Virtual Make-Over ‘Salon’ on Saturday 9/1 at 3-4pm EST will mirror a ‘Beauty Day’ with your bestie, on-site make-up tips, techniques, etc.

El Mundo Baila Twitter Party on Sunday 9/1 at 3-4pm EST will focus on the Latin music featured at Festival, including favorite songs, pictures of key moments in artists lives, etc.

And of course don't miss LUIS MIGUEL at the Alamodome on September 1, 2012.

Ciao for now bellas,
Patty

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Kimber's Challenge Purple

Sorry, I got behind. I am working on a promo for People/Target Festival. For these nails I used Nars Purple Rain and stamped with Red Angel plate 114 is used Color Club Wild at Heart. It is another monochromatic stamping which I am just loving. So, here is my favorite purple.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, do you like the monochromatic stamping?  I am liking it.  Let me know what you think?

 

Ciao,

Patty

 

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-Meredith at Perfectly Polished
-Nicole at The Color Republic
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-Sam at Polished Art
-Nail Narcotics
-Nicole at Nicole Gets Nailed
-Shelby at Shelby's Swatches
-Stephanie Louise at All Things Beautiful
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-Patty Greenberg
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-Pam at Nail-E-Glance
-Me, Myself, and Polish

Mamifestival Twitter Parties

Some of you might know that I am a member of Latina bloggers and I have been selected to promote a wonderful festival happening this weekend in San Antonio, TX.  Here is a list of events starting tonight at 8:30 pm. 

 ‘Glamazon’ Twitter Party on Thursday 8/30 at 9-10pm EST on what it means to be beautiful (both inside and out) as women, Latinas, and moms

Virtual Make-Over ‘Salon’ on Saturday 9/1 at 3-4pm EST will mirror a ‘Beauty Day’ with your bestie, on-site make-up tips, techniques, etc.

El Mundo Baila Twitter Party on Sunday 9/1 at 3-4pm EST will focus on the Latin music featured at Festival, including favorite songs, pictures of key moments in artists lives, etc.

There will be more information to come from me shortly so keep a close watch on my blog, facebook, or twitter for information.
Ciao,
Patty

Embossed Nails

It appears that this fall everything goes for nails.  I have been seeing all kinds of trends some good some not so good, but one that I originally saw was from The Polish Aholic where she had furry nails.  I thought it was really cool.  So, again I am at the craft store and remembered the nails.  So, I bought some flocking powder and went to town.  It is really cool but not practical if you wear contacts or have itchy eyes.  I think it is a one time wear but the flocking powder I got cost about $3.50 at JoAnne's.  I had a coupon though but I got a package of six.  They are spring colors.  I was there last week and saw that they have fall colors now.  I hope there is not going to be a problem with ciate because they are putting out something very similar to this look. They call it the velvet manicure and it costs $19.00.  Big difference I copied this from their website.

Here are my pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I really like this manicure one coat of polish sprinkle the flocking powder on and you are ready to to.  I read the reviews on Ciate's manicure but it did not sound too good.  Customers said it was a mess and it took long to dry.  I used one coat od China Glaze aquadelic and then put the powder on.   Easy peasy.  So, I haven't seen Ciate's version but this one is just fine for me.  What do you think?

 

Well, ciao for now.  time for beauty rest,

Patty

 

 

Giveaway

A winner has been selected from the rafflecopter and she has been notified.  If she does not respond within 48 hours another winner will be selected.  But don't worry.  I am getting another giveaway ready for having 100 followers.  I will get a giveaway together and you will see something in around two weeks.  Thank you for your support and if you have any questions regarding the giveaway or future giveaway please feel free to contact me.  I won't be able to tell you what it will be because I don't know yet but just check in and you will see something.  I'll announce it on my facebook and twitter.  Again thank you for your support.,
Ciao,
Patty Greenberg

butter LOndon Trustifarian

I finally got this polish.  I ordered it from Nordstrom it was on back order and I had to wait while I saw it almost everywhere.  I love this color.  It is a holo and I like the name it reminds me of Bob Marley, you rastafarian.  I don't know if they did that on purpose but it is a cool name.  The application was smooth.  The first coat went on kind of sheer but then the second coat gave full coverage.  Overall this is a great polish.  Very well worth the $14,00 price tag.  The other one Dodgy Barnett is the blue version of Trustifarian.  It is a light blue holo.  I don't have it because I have something similar but if you like this one and like blue it would be worth it to get both. It is a little like China Glaze but I don't think it is a dupe because the China Glaze is more linear and this one is more spread out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, is this a must have for you or a pass? 

Ciao for now bellas,

Patty

Jade Hypnose

I got this holo from Ninja Polish, it is a pretty holo very close to the color I used in my jelly sandwich.  It is a really pretty holo and for $7.50 it is priced reasonably.  The bottle is only 7 ml as compared to most OPI's and China Glazes which are 14 ml. and priced about the same.  The polish goes on so smoothly and dries fast.  There was no streaking and two coats was enough to produce this color. This polish I believe is from Peru or Argentina which means you have to order it.  I tried to order from from the foreign company but it was too confusing and shipping is outrageous.  Like I love Models Own but shipping from their website is around $20.00 even if you place a big order you still have to pay shipping.  So, I got on their mailing list and am waiting to be able to order when shipping is lower.  Ninja Polish  offers some Model's Own polish and should be restocked in around two weeks.  Just sign up for these newsletters so you can know when they are restocked.  I went to order more of these but they only had a white one and a pink one.  I already have two pink holos so I passed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holos, do you like them or do you think poeple make too big of a deal about them?

 

Ciao,

Patty

 

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Deborah Lippman's Candy Shop VS. Urban Outfitters Lollipop

Ok, I have come up with a little different scenario to detemine if these are dupes. 

This is Michael Buffer coming to you live from the Greenberg living room.  Scheduled for tonight's action is DL's Candy Shop VS UO Lollipop.  On the pointer and ring finger we have the Deborah Lippman and on the middle and pinkie we have the Urban Outfitters.  Scheduled for four rounds including color, glitter, staying power and price.  The judges tonight are a mother/daughter team of Patty and Goldie Greenberg.  The older Greenberg has 12 years experience in judging and the younger Greenberg a novice but has young outlook.
Ring Ring
Let's get ready to rumble.
First, we will hear from the older Greenberg color.  The color is pretty much the same the Lippman might be a little darker.  And Goldie, I agree with my Mom.
So,  as far as color goes it would seem that the Lippman is darker in color.  Round 1 Goes to Lippman.
Round 2 is glitter.  The Urban Outfitters glitter is much smaller with some large pieces of glitter.  Goldie what do you say.  I agree with my mom UO has smaller glitter and DL has larger glitter all the same size.
Round 3 is staying power.  Goldie what do you think," I will let my Mom answer she knows best".  I can vouch for DL lasting well over a week because I was wearing it when I went into the hospital and it did not chip or lose it's shine.
Round 4 Cost.  Goldie well first I want to say Mommy spends way too much money on nail polish.  Everyday she has to get a package or she gets sad and I know because that is when my Daddy takes me to go potty and we check the mail.  I know she paid $15.00 and she paid $4.00 for the Urban Outfitters.  She even broke a bottle and pretended that she didn't.  What does the older Greenberg say?  Well, I do spend money on polish but I could spend it on other things.  Like I quit smoking so I don't smoke anymore and that is the price of one bottle of nail polish.  So, that is how I justify it.  Goldie huffs. 
So, after 4 rounds it seems like both of you prefer the Deborah Lippman and agree that they are not the same but if someone doesn't want to spend so much money on Lippman they can buy the Urban Outfitters and be ok.  Both Greenbergs agree.

That is just a little scenario I came up with.  The UO is pretty but personally, I like the Deborah Lippman.  They are not dupes as you will see in the pictures.

 Lippman

Urban Outfitter

I know this is different way of writing.  I just wanted to be creative.  If you hate it let me know if you like it let me know.  I come up with ideas sometimes that are not the norm and sometimes with no feedback I just don't know if they are ok or pleae that was just totally stupid.  Won't hurt my feelings at all I write things like this for other things I do so it's not like I won't be able to do it if you don't like it.  So, leave a comment.

Ciao, Bellas,

Patty

Kelly Challenge-Dots

Ok, I am going to be honest. Dots are not my specialty. Almost anything freehand is not my specialty. I can't draw very well but I do my best. So, this is my best try on dots. I realize I need to practice more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, there is my attempt at dots.  I'll work on it more and that is all I have to say.

 

Ciao, bellas,

Patty

 

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Kimber's Challenge Day 5- Blue

For my favorite blue I chose Deborah Lippman's Ray of Light.  I love that it is navy almost back and it has red flakies in it.  It claims to be holographic but it really isn't.  I've worn it three times and I just don't see the holo in it.  I see the flakies but no holo.  I got this when it first came out at Nordstrom's and paid full price $18.00 but I just had to have it.  Even if it is not a holo it is still really pretty.

 

 

Do you htink this is a holo?   Or is it blue polish with red flakies?

 

Ciao, bellas. 

Patty

 

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-Cee at Absolutely Cee
-Sam at Polished Art
-Nail Narcotics
-Nicole at Nicole Gets Nailed
-Shelby at Shelby's Swatches
-Stephanie Louise at All Things Beautiful
-Mixed Mama
-Joanna @ Sweet Polish of Mine
-Patty Greenberg@ Patty and Goldie’s Day Off
-Liz and Lisa @ Lozlosa
-Mari at Nailista
-Greta at How Was Your Day?
-Miss L at Beauty by Miss L
-Gini at Sassy Paints
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-Pam at Nail-E-Glance

 

 

You Put What on your Nail

I was at the craft store the other day just looking for inspiration. when I saw these really pretty feathers and thought hey those would look good on my nails.  So, I did a gradient with a-England's Holy Grail and OPI My Boyfriend Scales walls.  It was pretty easy to do.   I put a top coat and then put the feather on and another coat of top coat.  I think it is going to be a big trend this fall.  A small bunch of feathers is not more than $2.00.  You need to shape the feather to fit your finger if you want to cover it or you can just use it as an accent.  Here is what I came out with.

 

 

 

 

 

Like it or make it go away?

Ciao, bellas,

Patty

 

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Do you ever have trouble opening your nail polish?  Stay away from the pliers.  Try this first.   It looks easy and less dangerous.  I personally have not tried but I will next time I can't open a bottle.  If anybody does try it let us know how it goes. 

http://thedailyvarnish.com/2012/06/27/diy-how-to-unstick-a-stuck-nail-polish-lid/I