Fish eggs

Here is my version of the manicure that we cannot call a caviar manicure.  It is really easy to do but I don’t know if I would suggest it for all the nails.  It is messy but once you clean it up it looks really nice. Now the directions on the  Ciate caviar manicure say to lightly coat the tip of the nails. It did not feel natural to me and I had to glob a top a top coat all over the nail.  I don't know whether or not I could shower with it or sleep.  I could probably sleep since I do sleep on my back, I have the Ciate so one day this week.  I am going to experiment with both and see how they hold up.  The only problem is that the Ciate is somewhat expensive at $25.00 a pop and the beads are around $4-5.00 at Michaels the only place I have been able to find them.  I went to Hobby Lobby and Joanne’s and did not find them there.  I would recommend trying the this for fun or a night out on the town but definitely with a top coat.

OPI Announces NEW! Pure Lacquer Nail Apps

OPI launches Pure Lacquer Nail Apps for instantaneous manicures and pedicures created using precut nail strips made of 100% real nail lacquer – providing a high-gloss finish, long-lasting wear and zero dry time. Offered in both cream and shimmer finishes, Nail Apps are available in 14 different styles – ranging in design from edgy snake print and fishnet to feminine gold lace and floral.

“Nail art has become increasingly popular, with both consumers and trained professionals,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Pure Lacquer Nail Apps provide the perfect way to get a one-of-a-kind look that simply cannot be replicated by hand. Each nail strip is made of 100% real nail lacquer for a flawless final look with easy application.”

Combining base and color in one convenient product, Nail Apps adhere to nails in seconds and can be stretched for a perfect fit. Each pack contains 16 strips to ensure perfect sizing for all finger and toe nails. For best results, this product should not be finished with top coat. Simply remove with an acetone polish remover like OPI Expert Touch Lacquer Remover before trying a new design.

“To make Nail Apps last even longer, upgrade your service by having your manicurist cure the nail strips with a GelColor Top Coat. With this addition, Nail Apps will last up to two weeks,” explains Weiss-Fischmann. “If you chose at-home application, place each Nail App carefully, trimming where necessary. Top coat is not recommended. Within minutes, your nails will be uniquely designed like never before!”

Pure Lacquer Nail Apps are available at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for the suggested retail price of $11.95.

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

ABOUT OPI

As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades and contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.

MAC Cosmetics

MAC has finally released a line that isn't made up of all types of weird products that not even the salesgirls know what to do with them. Eyeshadows that we can actually depot to put in our already too full palettes. Lipsticks that make some sense and some good old fashioned powder blush. I am excited. It is online already and of course sold out of the blush I wanted, but will be in stores Thursday ,may 24th. So, i've been using MAC for so long I can call the girls at MAC and have them hold something. So, if you're into MAC and haven't seen the new line check it out on their website.

Goldie, what is wrong?

So, on Wednesday, Goldie was acting so weird.  Since her surgery, she has not been able to eat any treats and has to eat this yucky food.  So, since I was the one who gave her the food she acted like she was dying.  I kept calling my husband and he just kept saying she was ok, just punishing me for not giving her any treats.  Look at this dog. 

Doesn']t she look like she is going to die?   Would you have taken her to the vet or figured that she was playing "poor me"  no treats?

My Very First Deborah Lippman

I usually don't spend a lot of money on my polish but I just could not resist to treat myself to something just because so I bought a Deborah Lippman.   I bought it off a website called Whereshebuys.  They sell a lot of high end brands of every thing even ugg boots which I love.  Like I said I am saving for my winter ones.  I only have one summer pair and don't think I will be buying another pair unless I come into some extra money. 
So, when I was in junior high school.  Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin was the makeout song.  The whole album was totally makeout music.  Well, at  least that is what I heard.  LOL.  It is such a classic album, I still have it on LP.  The polish is beautiful and does relate to the first chorus of the song. 
   "There is a lady who sure all that glitters is gold and she is buying a stairway to heaven"
This polish is very lady like it isn't smooth like stairs and it is covered with gold flecks.  Very ethereal.  Everytime I hear that song I picture this lady wearing white walking up some gold stairs towards heaven.  I really think Ms. Lippman captured this.  Even though it is not smooth 2 layers of top coat smooths it out and if you use the foil method for removing glitter nail polish it comes off like a dream.  (I will do a tutorial on removing glitter polish using the foil method)  Ok. so here are pics of this beautiful fluid in a bottle.

Rockstar Nails #5 Denim Blues

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This is from a new polish indie Rockstar Nails.  Her name is Erika Botello and is on Etsy.  This polish is absolutely gorgeous.  The color is denim and it has yellow stringy flakes.  I can't wait to wear it on a casual night out.  I bought a beautiful yellow one also but did not have time to swatch.  I am going to try to get some more swatching in tomorrow.  It has been a bad week.  Goldie has been sick and right now my stomach hurts so bad I literally want to cut it out of my body.  But back to the polish.  I really like this line and I am looking forward to her shop opening this weekend so I can buy some more stuff.

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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.