DRK-A Plate

Last week I got my DRK-A plate finally.  It works really well and I am so happy to have it and next comes the Bplate which is paid for and should be here in four weeks.

Pretty and Polished

Today, I swatched Candy Coated by Pretty and Polished which I bought through the etsy store.  If you haven't heard, there is a great indie movement in nail polish right now.  Women who have decided to go out on their own and make their own polish.  There are several sights to go to buy these polishes Pretty and Polished is at Etsy.com.  The store owner is ChelsMarie.  The downside of these polishes is since they are hand made they are not always in stock until the owner can make a new batch and sometimes that can be a week or two so if you really really like something and it is in stock.   BUY IT!

Candy Coated



Sometimes it is hard to really capture the small particles that make this polish so pretty.  It has silver and blue glitters in in but is very sheer so you do need a pink base coat.  I used Funky Fingers Sweet Cupcake.

OPI Spiderman Collection

On Friday I got my Spiderman Collection and I was so happy.  It is a beautiful collection.  I just wish there was a red in the collection.

From left to right:  My Boyfriend Scales Walls, Call Me Gwen-ever, Your Web or Mine, Just Spotted the Lizard, Into the Night, Number one Nemesis, Shatter the Scales.

Call  Me Gwen-ever

Your Web or Mine

Into the Night

Number One Nemesis

Number One Nemesis with Green Shatter

This is Just Spotted the Lizard which is a really cool polish.  It is a duo-chrome it starts with gold and in a different position switches to green.

Just Spotted the Lizard

My Boyfriend Scales Walls

Overall this is a great collection, just wish there was a red.  The formula is smooth and dries easily.  Although, the shatter does not show well, it does shatter when your polish is completely dry and with a layer of top coat it has a slight glittery shine.

Calling all Insomniacs

I found a fantastic product from Bath and Body Works that really helps me sleep.  I have sleep apnea and severe insomnia.  I use this stuff before I go to sleep and have a great night sleep.  It comes in Lavender/Vanilla and Lavender/Chamomile.  If you want to just try it it comes in small bottles for $5.00 a bottle.  They also often have buy 2 get one free.

         

I'm Back

Hi, everybody, I hope everyone has had a good week! I woke up to great news. I won Polish fixation's giveaway. She has a great blog if you want to check it out at http://polish fixation.com. I also got a lot of packages. A pair of Steve Madden wedges that I did fall flat on my butt in. I just laid on the floor and laughed and thought, "Am I too old to be wearing heels? Thought about it and said, nah". I got up and prayed I didn't fall around my husband because I knew where those shoes would be. I stayed steady all night but did order a pair of TOMS. If you are not familiar with them they are a low closed toe flat. I got those yesterday. Now, I am impressed with the company because for every pair of shoes they sell, they buy a pair for a child who needs one. I think that is pretty cool. So, I have also decided to turn our spare bedroom into the polish room. It will also house my yarn and notions because I really am into crafts. I finally made my way to California last summer and had to go to Venice Beach. It was wonderful. I grew up on the beach and really miss it. We do have beaches here but not like SOUTH PADRE ISLAND. What great memories of Spring Break, bonfires, and making sand castles with my kids. Then there were those quiet moments when I would take a blanket and sit out there till there was nothing I could hear but the crashing of the waves. I miss that. Well, I really wet off there. While in Venice I found the most beautiful shells, so I am going to make a shell mirror. I've always wanted one, so I will have my place to do that. Also to house shoes and an eight year collection of coach handbags. I can also take my little siestas that I like to take every now and then. So, even though I only have 6 followers I have decided to not give up just try harder make contact with bloggers I admire and "keep on, keeping on". So get ready because I am on a mission.

Lynnderella

Yesterday I finally got my invoice, from Llarowe so , I can't wait, it will be my first set and I am getting everything on my wish list. Another project is taking some of my time. I'll try yo post at least twice a week till I I am done with this project in two weeks.

Nerd Lacquer

In case you have been on another universe everyone in the nail polish world knows that there is a great movement in the independant nail polish world.  It is new and exciting and I for one am totally on the band wagon.  Today I am wearing The Quantim Bluniverse.  It is duo chrome in that it changes from green to blue and has silver glitter.  It is a two coater and lasts several days.  I always use two coats of top coat.  Just out of habit.  I am not sure if this color is still available but totally worth the money.  NerdLacquer can be found on Etsy, Ninja Polish and Harlow and CO. 

Zoya Polka Dots

I have both beach and surf collection from Zoya but I am sure anyone reading this has seen them all over the place I felt like doing something fun with the colors and this is what I came up with.  The texture and staying power of the polish is great but do need to note that Zuza and Wednesday (the blue ones of the collection) do stain your nails.  I usually use a buffer to get the stain out or you can try two coats of base coat.

I used Konad plates m 71  and  m64.

Ciate Caviar Manicure

Today, I woke up by the UPS man to get this delivered.  I had almost forgotten I had ordered this.  I know there is a controvesy about this manicure but I had already ordered it.  I can't wait to try it and pictures to come soon.

German Collection

A new release from OPI inspired by Germany and has the same name OPI Germany Nail Polish Collection and I’m sure OPI Germans fans are going to be very excited. The new collection includes 12 new shades each nail polish bottle containing 15 ml / 0.5 fl oz of product.

Availability
U.S. & International Launch Date – 8 August 2012 and online @opi.com
Meet the entire collection right after the jump.
OPI Germany Nail Polish Collection Fall 2012

• Berlin There Done That
• Danke-Shiny Red
• Deutsch You Want Me Baby
• Don’t Pretzel My Buttons
• Don’t Talk Bach To Me
• Every Month Is Oktoberfest
• German-icure by OPI
• My Very First Knockwurst
• Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!
• Schnapps Out Of It!
• Suzi & The 7 Dusseldorfs
• Unfor-greta-bly Blue

Enjoy more photos…

Piece of Pie: Sneak-peek exclusive Bundle Monster Plate

Piece of Pie: Sneak-peek exclusive Bundle Monster Plate

wild wednesday

This is my pink Wednesday manicure.  I used Opi Dim Sum Plum and Konad plate 64.

Zoya Beach and Surf

New nail color - coming soon to a salon near you and Zoya.com!

Summer 2012 is going to be a super stylish season for nails with the latest offering of nail polish collections, Beach and Surf, from the new color of fashion, Zoya! This new splash of color, designed by the Zoya color experts, is kissed by sea and sand translating beautifully onto the nail in the famous, full-coverage Zoya formula.

Dive into the creamy shades of the Zoya Beach Collection or the shimmering sea foils of the Zoya Surf Collection. The choice is yours – this color palette is sure to be a splash!

Zoya BEACH Collection

• Reagan (ZP614) - deep cerise pink cream
• Lara (ZP615) - vivid cerise pink cream
• Shelby (ZP616) - soft pinky pink cream
• Arizona (ZP617) - soft coral orange cream
• Tracie (ZP618) - sea grass metallic
• Wednesday (ZP619) - soft aqua cream

Zoya SURF Collection

• Rory (ZP620) - lotus pink foil metallic
• Carly (ZP621) - thalia purple foil metallic
• Kimber (ZP622) - magenta pink foil metallic
• Myrta (ZP623) - coral orange foil metallic
• Meg (ZP624) - mermaid green foil metallic
• Zuza (ZP625) - aquamarine foil metallic

Zoya is the new color of fashion...

The Zoya BEACH and SURF collection was designed and inspired by resort runways and tropical get-a-ways.

Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are free of harmful industrial chemicals like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.

Find Zoya BEACH and SURF as well as over 300 other ultra high-fashion Zoya shades at www.zoya.com. As always, each and every Zoya color is made for women so we name them after women.

Goldie'Status

Goldie is home recuperating. She is catching up on her novelas. She is watching them right now.

Nails are Not Tools

I have this extreme desire to note that nails are  not tools. My mother's nails are so strong she uses them as a screwdriver. If you want to wear a ring please wear it around your finger and not your nail.  They are also not for scratching lottery tickets. They are not for biting when you are hungry, for heaven sakes buy a snickers bar.  Nails are especially not for picking your nose at the red light where I have to see it.  If you must please do this in private.

So, why do we have nails?

Though the ages scientists have disagreed about whether or not toenails and fingernails serve to protect our digits, our resources all agree that our nails help us pick up little stuff like pencils, peanuts, and even bottles of nail polish.

Ok, got that off my chest.  Now, with the weekend coming we usually go for something black.  I do, and why shouldn't we.  Everyone looks good in black but I say add some red and white and you've got a knockout of an outfit.  Add some red shoes, (not white) a white scarf, with some red earrings the possiblities are endless as they are for your polish.  I wore this manicure this weekend and got alot of compliments.  Here it is.

China Glaze Spark Your Summer Style - Preview

SPARK YOUR SUMMER STYLE!

China Glaze® Introduces Four New Crackle Glitter Polishes for May 2012

Los Angeles, CA – (March 2012): Sparkle all summer long with China Glaze®’s new Crackle Glitters collection. Once again taking crackle technology to the next level, this third-generation polish pairs the edgy innovation of crackling nail lacquer with glamorous glitters. The China Glaze® Crackle Glitters features four shimmering shades including:

· Luminous Lavender: Luscious light purple

· Jade-d: Radiant bright green

· Glam-More: Bold fuchsia

· Gleam Me Up: Bright sky blue

Create glamorously different looks with just one sweep of China Glaze® Crackle Glitters. Layer over different base colors to create bold styles. Use a lighter coat to create a fine crackle, a thicker coat for a deep shatter effect. Brush sideways or on an angle to create different looks. As versatile and edgy as China Glaze®’s biggest celebrity fans (Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Nicole Ritchie and Kelly Osbourne, to name a few), China Glaze® Crackle Glitters add a spark(le) to one of the hottest nail art trends!

The China Glaze® Crackle Glitters collection will be available as open stock colors and four-piece counter display. Individual polishes retail for $9 MSRP and will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in May 2012.

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 and Twitter: http://twitter.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, 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.

A VERY BAD DAY

Today we found out Goldie has kidney stones. She will be having surgery to have them removed on Wednesday. If anyonereadsthis please keep her in your prayers.

Nars

Preview of new Thakoon for NARS Nail Collection Summer 2012

Quick preview of the new Thakoon for NARS Nail Collection for Summer 2012:

Fashion and beauty have always gone hand in hand. Now, those hands have the nail polish to match. Introducing the Thakoon for NARS Nail Collection, the brand’s first collaboration with a fashion designer in the nail category.

Already frequent collaborators at New York Fashion Week, founder and creative director Francois Nars has partnered with Thakoon Panichgul to develop a limited edition, six-shade nail collection.

In conceptualizing the shade range, Thakoon was inspired by the vibrant colors found in Indian spice markets. The highly saturated, high-shine shades come in an opaque finish, perfect for spring. Formula is long-wearing, chip-resistant and toluene-, formaldehyde- and DBP-free.

Since his first collection in 2004, the Thailand-born, Nebraska-raised designer’s clothes have graced chic, modern women around the globe, including Jessica Alba, Marion Cotillard, Rachel Bilson, and First Lady Michelle Obama.

Shades include:

Anardana – Azalea pink

Ratin Jot – Orchid purple

Amchoor – Bright yellow

Kutki – Powder blue

Koliary - Cyan blue

Lal Mirchi - Mandarin red (only available at NARS 413 Bleecker Street Boutique)

PRICE: $18 each
AVAILABILITY: Beginning May 1, 2012 on www.narscosmetics.com

Opi and Spiderman together

In“Spider”ed Shades!

OPI Celebrates Sony Pictures’ “The Amazing
Spider-Man” with Limited Edition Nail Lacquers

OPI announces the launch of six limited edition nail lacquers and a new Shatter, inspired by Sony Pictures’ The Amazing Spider-Man. With an all-star cast including Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, this highly-anticipated series reboot opens in theaters nationwide in 3D on July 3, 2012.

“OPI is so excited to work with Sony Pictures in welcoming Spider-Man back on the big screen,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “This film explores a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy that’s going to be both dark and sexy.

The colors created for this promotion capture the movie’s exciting atmosphere, with standout shades like the deep shimmering blue Into the Night and the metallic golden green Just Spotted the Lizard.”

The film villain’s reptilian look can be replicated with a high-fashion twist by using the new deep green shimmer Shatter coat. Shatter the Scales is inspired by graffiti art and works when painted over any dry OPI hue. Adding top coat takes Shatter the Scales from matte to glossy in seconds.

The line features six nail lacquers in addition to Shatter the Scales, ranging from white, coral and pink to mood-setting hues of blue, nickel and yellow-green:

Your Web or Mine?
The perfect pink for sticky situations.

Into the Night
This perfect midnight blue was made for prowling.

Call Me Gwen-ever
Girlfriend, be sure to pick up when this urgent coral calls.

Just Spotted the Lizard
Be seen in this reptilian yellow-green.

My Boyfriend Scales Walls
Climb new heights with this cityscape white.

Number One Nemesis
Show your metal in this sparkling nickel.

Shatter the Scales

As with all OPI nail lacquers, these shades inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

This limited edition promotion will be available beginning May 2012 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($9.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

GOLDIE FANCY DRESS

I got this in the mail.  It is for Goldie so she can wear on my birthday.  I of course don't have anything yet.