My Zoya BOGO Haul

I was really excited when Zoya did their bogo sale and ended up getting six polishes.  I happy with all of them except maybe one.  But I love they way they arrived quickly and without any hassle.  So, here were my pics from the BOGO sale.

 

 

The first one is called Story and it is a light frosty blue.  It is really reminds me of OPI Un-forgretable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, I have Daul which I think is my favorite because of the duochrome in it.  it is a little pink/ purple with a gold duochrome.

 

 

 

 

 

The third one is Elisa.  It is a red with some frost in it and a really pretty red that you can wear for anything.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fourth is Fei Fei, it is kind of weird.  I don't know if it is green or silver, yet it is still pretty.

 

 

 

 

 

The next is a really pretty purple called Suvi.  It has a slight frost and is a two coater

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sixth one is Frida.  It is a jelly and takes a long time to dry.  I'll be making some jelly sandwiches with this one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall, these are some great polishes they go on well and dry pretty fast except for the jelly.  I am happy with my selections and can't wait to use them.

 

Which is your favorite from the new Zoya line?

 

Ciao bellas,

Patty

 

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My giveaway

I want to have a small giveaway to commemorate Mexican independence day and 100 followers but I really need your help.  I really wanted to do a Latin theme because really my great grandparents were from Spain so they were on the losing end but I have very fond tequila memories of Mexico and several friends from there but the Brazilian and Peruvian nail polishes are mainly duochromes but everyone wants indies.  It really is a 100 follower giveaway, I just threw the Latin thing in there.  Please let me know which you prefer I'll take a count and by Friday make the decision and let you all know which way it will be and what will be in the giveaway.
Pass this on if you want.  I will put it in a post on the side bar.  I'll even put up a poll.
Ciao,
Patty

Saturday Nails

 

I hope everyone had a good weekend.  I had a great one.  My son and daughter came to visit.  I had not seen my daughter in 22 years and not because I am her mother I have to say she looked absolutely beautiful.  Her hair was long and she has a very thin petite frame just like me.  We spent all day together Saturday and I was just so happy.  She told me she was looking at some pictures and wondered how she was in them and finally realized they were pictures of me when I was young.  We do look alike and have very much the same taste in fashion, music and handsome men.  I just loved having her here.  She really freaked out when she saw the polish room because it used to be her room and she still claims it as hers and it is hers.  She told me that she would not have a problem keeping the room just like it is if she ever decided to come back to Houston to go to graduate school.  She graduates next year and I am so proud of her.  I always told her, it is easy for a man to earn a decent living without much schooling but as women we need that piece of paper no matter what.  She is going to be a teacher and loves it.  I have a little bit of a hard time relating because even though I did teach.  I taught special education in High School and did not have a good experience except for one year.  I was really used to the excitement of working at Child Protective Services but you know, I would not want her to work there.  She went out with me on some neglect cases and could not believe the way some children lived I think it made her appreciate what she had.  I did it with all the kids.  My middle son actually was very bothered by it and just wanted to know why someone would not do anything for those people.  I did end up helping the family get housing, food stamps and some clothes and took my son over to see them afterward and he said that was really nice that you do that mom.  I doubt he remembers.  I don’t want to remember a lot of things I saw.  I would rather remember my time with my children and look forward to being a grandmother again. 

Friday night I showed my daughter polishes.  They don’t sell a big variety of nail polishes in our hometown but they do have OPI but she loved the Butter London and the Deborah Lippmann's.  I gave her one and ordered her one.  She took pictures of her nails and will be sending those pictures so you can she what she came up with they were both very pretty.  She says she likes glitter because she wants no sparkle on her hands right now.  That meant no boyfriend, so forget about setting me up with someone, Mom.  I told her I wasn’t even thinking that and liked what she was thinking.  So, I will have a guest model this week.  I know Lizloza are mother and daughter but I don’t know if they live in the same town but they do their blog together and I might have my daughter do some posts also. 

For my mani, I did a jelly sandwich that looks a lot like the new green polish from KB Shimmer which I almost bought.  What I used was American Apparel Sheer in Zuma Beach and Clown Puke from KB Shimmer.   I am loving American Apparel Polish and with my daughter around we ended up talking about nail designs and I can’t wait to execute them.  So, I think I have got some really good stuff coming plus we went to Sally’s and the craft store and oh my came up with some great ideas.  So, keep checking in.  Tuesday is like usually my “work day” where I do several manis and photograph and crop but I can’t believe this I woke up at 1:30 today.  So, even though I have like four post I’d love to do tonight.  I got to get back on my sleep schedule and get to sleep.  So, here is my Saturday Mani.  Hope you like it. 

 

 

 

 

Well, ciao for now bellas,

Patty

 

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My Mama Told Me…..

After my gallbladder surgery, my Mom stayed with me a couple of days.  When I got home and took a shower and fixed my hair.  She was like what the hell happened your hair.  Since my 20’s I have had LONG hair like past the middle of my back and even though it was not really that thick but it was straight and always looked really healthy.  I never had any problems.  Now, that I am almost 50 of course I have some gray, not much but still color because it shows up around the front of my face.  In December 2011 I decided to cut my hair short.  I had never cut it because my husbands were always like, “NO DON”T CUT YOUR HAIR” they were as possessive of my hair as that other part of the body that only they should touch.  Any way, I cut it,  My husband just looked and I swear I thought he was going to cry.  So, with shorter hair it was so freeing.   I loved it.  Especially when I took a shower my hair dries fast and I would just run the straightening iron through it and I was read to go.  Then I had the feather tragedy.  My mom was kind and said that she had started using this shampoo that actually thickens your hair.  I just kind of rolled my eyes, she said you should try it.  Female baldness runs in my father’s family.  She said my aunt turned her on to it and she got back a lot of her hair.  She left the bottle here and over the weekend my daughter and son were here and my daughter asked me about that shampoo.  She said her hair felt really full.  She is sporting long hair like I did.   At night when I took a shower I raced to the other bathroom to get the shampoo.  I used it and the next day it did feel a little fuller I used again the other night and it felt about the same..  I could tell something was going on.  I bought the conditioner and when I put it on it was really tingling and I really knew.   I am not sure if I am going to let my hair grow or leave it short I’ll probably just keep it at a midpoint but the name of this product is Folicure.  I got it at Sally’s and it was around $7.00 a bottle.  I am not saying it worked overnight because I had been using other products and massaging my scalp a lot, I just feel that this is working faster than anything else. So, if you have thinning hair or just want thicker hair try this it might work for you.  And let me know if you use it and it works.
Ciao bellas,
Patty

Giveaway

http://nailsbydiana.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-almost-end-of-summer-giveaway.html

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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-Kat at Hooked On Polish
-Diana at Nails By Diana
-Aly at Wonderland Beauty
-Meredith at Perfectly Polished
-Nicole at The Color Republic
-Kate at The Painted Pony Nails
-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
-Liz and Lisa @ Lozlosa
-Mari at Nailista
-Greta at How Was Your Day?
-Miss L at Beauty by Miss L
-Gini at Sassy Paints
-Chameleon Stampede
-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