Polish Room

When I was a little girl I had my own room and in my room it was decorated with all my dolls, dollhouses, doll clothes and shoes.  I loved shoes even as a little girl.  My room pretty much stayed the same until I was in the fifth grade when I started to like music.  Then It was Peter Frampton all over the place.  I remember the first time I heard Frampton Live I knew I would be a rock chick forever.  Even in my earlier years I used to love to watch the Rolling Stones, Doors and of course my favorite the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show but by the time I was around twelve there were no Doors or Beatles just the music they left behind.  Hppie culture was dying but it was still underground.  Disco was king and now that I am older I admit I like disco,  but always rocker at heart.  There was a local band and I was a real groupie.  Just like the movies, hotels after gigs, lots of liquor, drugs and sex.  I had my guy,  I only partook in the liquor part.  There was a lot of fighting.  Rooms getting trashed, and some daring shit going on. It got to a point where it wasn't fun anymore and I knew someone was going to die.  I broke up with my boyfriend and a couple of weeks later one of the band members died in a bad car  accident.  The band is still together and when they come to town it is nice to see the guys and talk about old times, but we are older now and some of the guys are bald,  Somehow, we all turned out alright.  Most of us went to college and graduated and have been in successful careers.  Some left and we have no idea where they are like my boyfriend.  I know he lives in Houston but I have no idea where he is.  I hope he is well and not dead.  So,  being out so much I really didn't care what my room looked like.  After the groupie scene, I started hanging out at the beach a lot.  My room took quite a turn after that.  I had fish nets, shells buoys all over the place.  My room became a boat.  Then I got married and if you are a newlywed or remember being one, it seems like most of our furniture comes from relatives homes.  I have been married to my current husband for ten years in August.  It seems like just yesterday and our furniture is what we picked together.  We have a spare room and I decided to turn it into a polish and knitting room.  It is still a bedroom so I can take an afternoon siesta like I often need during the day.  It is not finished because I need to get more shelves and inventory but it is really coming along,  so I just wanted to give you a peak into my space.

Polish I need to inventory so I can shelve.

All OPI's

Shelves I got at Ikea.  Need to get some more.

This will be the desk to do stamping and painting

The left is a Zoya stand that I bought on Ebay cheap and next to it is the elctropop[ collection from China Glaze).  If you order your polish from Transdesign alot of times they have the display unit that comes with it.

It is funny how i got this one.  I was at  Ulta and they had about three of these stacked up.  I got one and asked if they would sell it to me because when this collection came out it came with 24 bottles instead of twelve.  The girls looked at me like I was crazy and said I could have it and that they usually throw those away.  I was like SCORE!

These are three things I cannot live without when stamping the pink thingy holds cotton so I can wipe my plates when needed.  I use a Konad plastic scraper that does not have a blade so it will not scratch my plates and of course as my neice calls it the polish chair. 

This is my practice finger that my husband actually suggested I buy.  I don't always use it but I am starting to as my ideas are becoming more intricate.

So along with all that I have a chest for my yarn and knitting notions a queen size bed and of course a tv.  There is also my treadmill and ab lounger both work very well for drying clothes I don't put in the dryer.  Maybe someday I'll really use them.  till then they are expensive clothes dryers.

I have a theme coming for this week, it is BEATLEMANIA,  So, I am going to do nails inspired by certain songs of the Beatles.  Do you have a favorite song from the Beatles and if you do what is it?

Comments are greatly appreciated.

Ciao and till tomorrow, have a safe night,

Patty

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Acknowledgement

As most of you might know by now, Sylvester Stallone's son died last week.  Just joining a group of young people before their time.  I am a BIG Dr. Drew fan and agree when is this going to stop and how.  These pain drugs, Vicodin, Norco and Oxycodone are so addictive,  but they feel so good.  I suffered a severe accident and was on all three of these drugs for two years.  I was addicted and it was horrible.  I could not even get out of bed unless I took them because my body ached but when they hit my body I can imagine that it was much like what a heroin addict feels like when the drug hits their system.  I will tell you how addictive this is.  A friend of mine got a tooth taken out and she called me three days later saying something was wrong.   She was itching and her body ached and thought she was allergic to the antibiotic.  I knew exactly what was wrong.  I told her her body was becoming addicted to the hydrocodone(the main drug in Vicodin, Norco and Oxycodone).  She stopped taking the pills and felt much better.  My detox was pretty hard but luckily doctor assisted with a drug called suboxone.  Sometimes I think that these overdoses happen just because people do not keep up with how many pills they are taking and seeking that morning high which you really don't get again till the next day.  Because I know my body can become easily addicted to opiates,  I need to be careful.  My hospital stay went well and I only took oral medication for three days which my MD was really happy for.  If you or anyone you know is having a problem don't wait talk to your doctor especially about suboxone which curves most withdrawal. 

 

Ciao for now,

Patty

 

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(In NO way am I giving this information as a medical professional only from personal experience.  If you have questions please talk to your doctor)

Neon green and yellow gradient

I am really loving neons this year and especially loving doing gradients.  Here is the latest.  I used American Apparel Neon Yellow and Nabi Neon Green for this gradient.  Then I used my DRK-A plate for the design.  Hope you like.

 This is an easy manicure.  You don't have to use yellow and green.  I just did because I like yellow.  If you haven't tried doing gradients.  Do them. If you mess them up a little and stamp over them no one can tell.  They are very forgiving when you stamp over them and really look nice.  So, get a couple of colors tonight and try it.  If you come up with something you'd like to show e-mail me and we can post them together on a certain day.  If you'd like to do this comment below and let me know.

Ciao for now,

Patty

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Colored Animal Print

I know everyone has done this manicure but I wanted to do it too. So, I did and I want to show it to you. Here it is:

So this manicure was so easy,  I am going to do it in other colors.  I used OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls.  Used my DRK-A plate and then used a dotting tool to fill in circles.  I've been practicing on using my dotting tools and plan to come up with something using it.  The hibiscus is just there because I took the pictures there and thought the flower was so prettty.  No other reason.

Ciao for now,

Patty

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China Glaze On Safari Part II

Here are the rest of the colors from the new China glaze line On Safari.

This one is I' not lion.  A glitter that is pretty matte.  If you want a shine you are going to need a couple of top coats to get a shine.  Still very pretty and verstile for the rest of the line.

This one is I Herd That.  It is a coppery glitter and probably my favorite color of the whole line.  This one too is a matte and needs several top coats to get a shine out of it.

This one is Adventure ready.  A nice read creme which we all probably already have in our collection.   What can I say?  Nothing special.  It should have been in the spiderman line.

This one is prey tell.  I kinda like it for fall but it definitely needs some zuzing up.  Like some gold flakes.  Maybe even a silver flake. 

Elephant Walk.  Now this is something different.  Between a gray and a green.  Interesting but needs some time of glitter top.

Call of the Wild.  A deep brown.  A good color for fall a bit boring though but get creative and put something on top of it and maybe it will look ok. 

Oh, boy.  this is man hunt.  I want to cry.  I just can't say anything other than it is a blue. 

 Overall, the line is ok.  Too many of the colors are just dull.  But I just thought I could use them for water marbling.  They might be good for stamping but I bought them and I figure something to do with them.  I give polish away lots of times.  I think I am going to do a give away for my 100th post and kinda wish I could close it just to followers but unfortunately I have to have followers.  I am also trying to get some things that would make a good giveaway.  I don't want to give away anything I would not use myself.  

I am also a part of Latina Bloggers and followers sometimes make the difference on whether or not I get a promotional campaign.  I did one and really enjoyed doing it so I am going to have to open the giveaway.  I will let you know more I am lingering at about 90 posts. 

Ciao for now,

Patty

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China Glaze On Safari Part 1

Here are some swatches of the new collection from China Glaze called On Safari

This is jungle queen a purplish grey.

This one is Kalahari Kiss.  I really like this one is is very neutral and looks like a beige with a little yellow in it.

This one is purr-fect plum a nice plum with some red in it. 

This one is desert sun another one of my favorites.  A very light orange with some brownish tones in it.

This is exotic encounters.  I like the color and can see a lot of stamping being done on these nails.

Well, that is part 1 of the series.  I will post the second part tomorrow.  I bought these on Ebay for $30.00.  That roughly comes out to $2.50 a bottle.  You can't beat that price anywhere, that is why I bought the whole collection.  You can find good deals on Ebay just gotta be patient know what you want and search daily.

ciao for now bellas,
Patty

China Glaze New Bohemian Preview

“NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST.”

~J.R.R. Tolkien

China Glaze® Introduces Six Radiant Luster Chromes for Fall 2012

Los Angeles, CA – (June 2012): Say the word “Bohemian” and most people automatically think bell-bottoms and fringed vests. Today’s Bohemian look is refined, feminine and carefree, epitomized by fashion icon Nicole Richie’s modern Bohemian look. China Glaze® gives the free-spirited look a fresh, trendy spin with its latest specialty collection, New Bohemian. China Glaze® New Bohemian will leave you mesmerized as the color shifts and moves across the nail, traveling with the light. The chrome-like finish radiates with high shine and intense color, captivating your senses with every twist and turn.

Push the boundaries of color and fashion with the unconventional collection of six lustrous shades including:

· Unpredictable – Multidimensional gorgeous green

· Rare & Radiant – Extraordinarily rich gold

· Swanky Silk – Brilliant beige with peach undertones

· No Plain Jane – Lavish lavender-pink

· Want My Bawdy – Sexy sapphire blue

· Deviantly Daring – Adventurously bold peacock teal

The China Glaze® New Bohemian collection will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in August 2012. Individual polishes retail for $6.99 MSRP.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook (@ChinaGlaze), Twitter (@ChinaGlazeOfficial) and Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/ChinaGlaze). China Glaze is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries

For nearly 40 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women. Our product lines include Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, Jeris-Lustray, Nail Tek, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.

Zoya Swatches

 

I love Zoya nail polish.  They have such pretty colors, I just hate that they are so damn hard to find.  They sell them at Ulta but they are always three promotions behind, like my Ulta just got the surf and beach line and I have noticed that other blogs are already are showing the fall line of Zoya.  So, today, I just wanted to share some of my favorite Zoya colors.  The first is Carrieanne.  I love that it is not a really deep red and like the shimmer, making it a perfect casual red.

 

Then next one is Crystal, a beautiful sky blue.  Pictures do not do it justice.

 

This one is another blagger.  I wanted it for so long and finally  broke down and bought it.  It is called Veruschka.  Most people who like Zoya have this color and for any Zoya love it is a must.

 

The fourth one is  a neutral with a shimmer.  I just like it.  It is called Felicity.

 

The last one is a beautiful purple called Julieanne.  It is more for fall but fall is right around the corner.

So, that is just a little roundup of some of my favorite Zoya’s.  You notice that they are all called after girls.  There is a Goldie, it is a really pretty gold.  Not one named after me yet.  Do you by any chance have a Zoya with your namesake and if you do share it with us and let us know if you own it?

 

Ciao bellas,

Patty

Goldie on Vacation

At some point this summer, I have to go to the beach.  I wish I could go to a really nice one but there is a little beach about an hour and a half out of Houston called Surfside.  Not at all what I am used to but it is ok.  Of course we can't go to the beach without Goldie, so she comes with us.  Last year, when we went to Vegas and California, she had to stay home and she was MAD for about two days.  She is so funny when she gets mad because she raises her tail higher than usually and walks around the apartment pretending that my husband or I are not here.  So, she is going to the beach and I found the cutest little bathing suit at Etsy I thought I was ordering the hat that went with it but I didn't.  I notified the owner and I am awaiting her response as to whether or not I can go ahead and buy the hat.  She is really going to love that.  She did not take her nap today because we were busy and she was tired when I took these pictures but she looks really cute and I have to share it with you.  Just the bathing suit is worth looking at if you have a small dog.  So here is Goldie ready to go on vacation.
She is shy in the first picture but by the second she is ok.

So, she is ready to go.  Right after this photo shoot she put her pajamas on and went to sleep.

Something that I should do now too.

Ciao for now bellas,

Patty



Color Club Nail Polish

Yesterday, I told you about color club nail polish at Ross.  I wanted to show you the three I scored just making random visits.  I have bought like three others but given them out for gifts.

The three sets i got were the Mistletoe at X-Mas time and Boho a little later.  the ego collection I got about two months ago.  All sets have a top coat.  They usually have a couple but sometimes it takes several visits to find what you are looking for.
Well, ciao for now,
Patty

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What is in the Birchbox

There is a company called Birchbox and for only $10.00 a month they send you a box with a few goodies.  This is open to everyone at Birchbox.com.  Here is what was in mine

I know it might not look like a lot but for ten dollars is is a steal since the stila bronzer is around $30.00 on it’s own.  I used it this weekend and loved the texture and it did not dry out my skin.  I will definitely use it.  The other items are a small atomizer that smells of rose use it wherever you want.  Then there is the lip gloss, which I got as a gift also from Sephora.  It is nice and moist and has average lasting wearing time.  The Taylor Swift sample is ok but not for me.  I’ll give it away to one of my nieces.  Finally just a plastic bag you can use for what ever.  Really great for traveling.  So,all in all for $10.00 I give it two thumbs up.  and we will see what happens see what surprises await for the July Birch box.
Well, Ciao, bellas,
Patty


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Teal Tuesday Jelly Sandwich

Good Morning,
Today I have another jelly sandwich.  I am not 100% happy with the one I did last week but the colors had to go with the story which I really hope you enjoyed.  So, this jelly sandwich is more my style.  I used the new American Apparrel sheer neon in Pacific Blue and the jelly is KB Shimmer's fantastic, Clown Puke.

A closeup of Clown Puke

I think it is wild

If you did not read the posting "The Invention of the Jelly Sandwich"  take a minute and read it. http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8842316953513759521#editor/target=post;postID=3457400074403249986 You can leave a comment on both posts here.  So, if you like it let me know and I can write more posts like that.