The True Story of the Rings

Most of you who read my blog know I have this thing for rings but this is nothing new.  So, here comes the true story about the rings.  When I was very young from 3-5 years old I spent every Thursday with my mother's sister.  Now, my family is huge.  I have 10 maternal and paternal aunts all related by consanguinity.  The men in my family either die soon or just were not born in our family.  Thursdays were for my aunt every Thursday my aunt would pick me up we would wear matching dresses do a little shopping pick up my mom for lunch then  head back to my aunt's house so she could start doing some craft but she had several wigs and a jewelry box full of rings.  So, we would just sit in her room and she would show me stuff or look at patterns for dresses we would wear rings and one of her wigs.  It is a good memory that came to me during a therapy session.  Now, here comes the funny part it was Thanksgiving and we had about 25 people at my grandmother's house and my aunt was wearing a wig.  So, at some point I went and pulled her wig off and said it is my turn to wear the wig.  Oh, my gosh, she ran to the bathroom and my mom grabbed my hand and took me to another room and explained that what my aunt and I did was only play and to be done only when we were playing in her room.  I don't remember what happened after that but we didn't play with the wigs anymore just the rings.  So, I have always had a thing for rings.  My sister gave me this one and when I saw it I decided to do a matching mani.

I used OPI's Bling Dynasty, Konad plate M57, black Konad polish and dotted with OPI Smoking in Havana.

Ciao for now,

Patty 

Kimber’s Challenge A-Z Letter S

Stands for Stilleto by Ciate.  I got this polish about 6 weeks ago and have only worn it once.  It is really pretty and easy to apply.  It dries fast and is a crème Kelly green.  There is not much more to say about it.  There are not bells and whistles.  It is just a pretty colored green polish.  Very simple and sometimes that is ok.

So, there is my S for today.  Hope you like it.

Ciao,

Patty

Happy Birthday, Daphne

One year ago, Pretty Serious opened their doors for business and since then they have been creating beautiful polishes for women all over the world to wear.  This creation is a tribute to Daphne the line’s icon.

This gorgeous glitter polish has all the colors of the rainbow.  You could compare it to Deborah Lippmann’s Happy Birthday except in my opinion it is much more vibrant and a little easier to work with plus there is a big difference in price.  So, let’s wish Daphne a happy birthday and take a look at this beautiful polish.

Happy Birthday, Daphne and many, many more,

Ciao,

Patty

Oops, I Did It Again

As you have noticed I have not written a single post this week.  That is is not normal for me.  I didn’t even write on my other blog.  Well, all I can say is that life happens and sometimes there is nothing you can do.  One word can change your whole life and that what happened.  That one word was uttered and it changed my life.

So, since Mother’s Day is this weekend and none of my children can be here it just made me so sad.  Mother’s who still have your children at home enjoy them everyday every second because before you know it they are gone and you are left at Macy’s way to close to the Chanel counter and go wild and spend $27.00 on a bottle of polish hoping it will fill the hole in your heart.  It doesn’t but you get over it and then you’ve got this gorgeous polish.  That flashes from teal to gold with a formula that is like butter.  Was it a mistake to buy this?  No, not right now.  Not ever.  Chanel is the ultimate.  My favorite perfume is Chanel No.5.  It is a classic and will never go out of style I think this is going to be the new Periodot.  Everyone is going to end up buying it.  It will be a fashion must.  So, if you get it be happy especially if your kids give it to you and if you get it post it on Monday and let’s see how many bottles were sold I am just kind of curious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No recycle on this.  Can you guess the word I was talking about? First three to guess the word, I’ll send you a bottle of Essence nail polish for Mother’s Day.

Ciao for now,

Patty

Purity

Here is a polish that did not seem to get much recognition but it is so pretty and perfect for a summer day.  It is light peach and a great everyday polish.  I've only worn it once and it just stayed so shiny all day.  Minute gold flecks would capture the sunlight every know and then.  This isn't your WOW polish but it's simplicity is what makes it beautiful.  I got this polish from Sephora the only place in the USA I have been able to find it.

Ciao for now,
Patty

Here is a recycle of this manicure.  I used probably the most popular plate Konad M57 and used Maybelline Bold Gold (the best gold to stamp with).

 

 

Ciao bellas,

Patty

April favorites

 April was a month of a lot of polish and not much nail art.  I ordered a lot of polish.  Probably because it was my birthday and I kept justifying each bottle as a little present to myself.

 

So, the first polish I want to recognize is of course Claris the beautiful dream pink by Pretty Serious Cosmetics.

 And of course we can't get through April without mentioning Rikki.  My favorite of the shimmers.  Which I ended up buying all of those.  Only bought two pixie dust and am conducting an experiment.  I will report next week on my findings.  But I have nothing like Rikki and I look forward to wearing it often.

 

 

 The galaxy manicure was vindication for the two other ones I did and looked horrid.  I finally got it down and I think it looks pretty good.

Butter London's Sunbaker just reminds me of our summer vacation and how I can't wait to get a little sun and listen to some reggae music.

 

I added Bobby Dazzler not so much because I am in love with the polish but I like the way this picture looks.  I can't wait to wear this.

 

 This of course is my favorite polish but is it Taboo to spend $27.00 on nail polish?

 

So, these are my favorites did you see something that you liked during April that I did not add.  Let me know.  I love comments.

 

Ciao for now,

Patty

Now, This is What I Want

Now, this is a wow polish because I didn’t even have any problem picking up the duochrome on this one.  It is just gorgeous.  It is called So Cute by Hits.  I am loving this one.  It is pink, purple and blue.  Formula is great.  But the bottle is small.  I am definitely buying another bottle because it is just so pretty.  I got this from Llarowe for $8.00 and it is well worth every penny.   I really don’t have much more to say.  The pictures speak for themselves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ciao for now,

Patty

Chroma Chameleon

Revlon has come out with a line of duochromes.  This is their first try.  Have you ever heard that you should never buy a 1st year model car because it always has gliches.  Well, that is how I kind of feel about this polish. It isn’t completely terrible but they will probably be able to create a better formula.  Yes, that is the first thing they need to work on.  It was so streaky I must have done this manicure at least three times and tweaked the polish with first some clear polish and it was still a little thick then some thinner.   Then I had to shake it and wait overnight to put it on.  Then there is the duochrome which is barely noticeable but it is there.  So, I bet the next time they release this polish they will say it is new and improved and it will be and then it will be fine to buy that is why I did not go crazy buying a whole bunch of them.  They were a little on the expensive side. 8.99 at Walgreens.  I just don’t expect to pay that much for this polish I know polishes less expensive with great duochromes.  LIke the color clubs, hits and jade, the china glaze holos are 8.99 at Sally’s, so this is just not a good buy right now.  LIke I  said wait for the new improved formula.

Pretty color and polish but no duochrome.

Ciao,

Patty