My Top Picks For OPI’s German Collection

Hi,
I just finished swatching my choices for the German Collection.  So many times nail polishes put out a line and for some reason we feel we need the whole collection.or they put one out right after another like I find MAC does.  I would always feel obligated to get something.  Then, I said wait a minute I have 5 of these mineralize eye shadows from the mineralize line last year that I don’t use.  I am not even sure I like them and since I had my Lasix I have cut back on my eye shadow because I had to go a month without it.  I know some people get their Lasix and are at work the next day.  For some reason it was not like that for me.  I had some kind of a  bubble in my eye and it really hurt.  Summers in Houston are hot.  I don’t even bother wearing makeup during the day.  Just a light sunscreen. I will tell you in a future post why.  Back to the picks.  I am not buying a whole line of nail polish just because any more.  Here that OPI I love your polishes and I think they are the best for your money but fancy displays no longer are working on this girl.  I think in September they are releasing the James Bond Series that comes with 12 polishes and then of course there is going to be a holiday line.  So, I am not saying don’t buy the whole line if you love every one but buy what you want.  Sales people can be pushy and act like maybe you don’t want to buy something because you don’t have the money but who cares.  I buy on-line because, I get better prices and I don’t have to deal with crowds which is a big deal for me.  I don’t like them.  I asked my doctor if he thought I had social anxiety disorder because of this and he laughed and said I buy everything I can on-line and you want to know why because gas is expensive, it is too hot and I hate crowds too.  It made me feel better hearing that.  Like I order a lot from Nordstrom’s only because I know if I go there I have to be a little dressed up and even though everyone thought I was going through menopause a couple of weeks ago I wasn’t.  I got my results and I am FAR from menopause I must have just been being a “b”.
So, here are my picks

Deusch you want me, baby? is my favorite.  It is absolutely gorgeous.  I wore it all weekend.  My husband loved it.  We also went shopping for a bigger diamond for my engagement ring so a lot of people saw my hands all the women loved the color and even a couple of the men.  So, this one is a BIG winner even though it doesn’t look like that in the bottle.  I think this is a must have.

inside with flash

Outside natural light

This one is My Very First Knockwurst is a nude crème.  It has a pink tint as apposed to Pretzel which has a peach tint.  It also has a slight shimmer and is very pretty.  I am a person who likes these nude shades. 

Both of these are taken outside

Don’t talk Bach to me.  I love the color yellow and I said I wasn't going to buy this one but it is just so different from the other yellows I have I had to have it.  It is a smooth cream with a slightly greenish tint.  I am glad I got this one.

Every Month is Oktoberfest a beautiful dark purple.  It really reminds me of the polish that got me away from the sculptured French manicures.  Nothing wrong with a French, it is just the nails and the drilling that OY! how did I do that for so many years.

Schnapps Out of It
It might just be where I grew up but drinking Schnapps was like a right of passage.  Peppermint Schnapps was mine.  I was so sick the next day.  If this polish would have been red I really would not have bought it but it is a coral color.  No shimmer just a nice coral.  Nice and simple.

The next is Suzi and the Seven Düsseldorf's is a pretty purple frost. I just liked it and don’t have as many purples as I thought I did so I thought this would be a good purple to have.





And finally one I have worn at least three times already.  Don’t Pretzel My Buttons.  Again a nude crème with no shimmer.  If you don’t put a top coat on in dries in a soft matte which can be a plus. 

 
  

So, those are my selections.  What is your can’t do without selection from this collection or are all of them just a pass?
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Zebra Nails

Zebra nails

When Lisa asked if anyone wanted to collaborate on a guest post. I said I am all in. We decided to do taping tuesday since it just seemed like a good day to do it, it is not hard to come up with broad ideas sometimes it is hard to come with the small ones for me I had a ton of ideas.

Today I have a manicure that might be a little wild but what can I say zebras are wild. Unless, they are hungry they are unlikely to hurt you but it is always best to keep your distance.  I was inspired to do this from a coach purse I saw on- line. I keep thinking I've got to get that purse but nothing special coming up to justify buying it. Then it popped in my head that my anniversary is the 15th. Ah, my evil little mind is spinning. So I start with China Glaze Really Red then I taped my nails in no random order and painted the open parts with OPI's Alpine Snow, waited for them to completely dry and then using everyone's favorite plate Konad 56, I stamped the white area using konad black polish.  I used a black striper to line the white areas.   So, here is the mani, I hope you like.  
If you want to see the inspiration for this mani you can go to my pinterest page at http://pinterest.com/pazya

this is my thumb

So, what do you think?  Too wild or just fun?

Ciao, bellas,

Patty

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The Give Away

I talked to Pam today and she has agree to change out Seuss and Hatched for any 2 polishes you want.  I did get a lot of comments that some people already had Seuss.  So, the giveaway has change to any two whimsical polishes of YOUR choice.  I hope this is good for some of you.  I am also going to add a couple more days for the giveaway.  I know how it is sometimes I see stuff on a giveaway I already have but I want who ever wins to be really happy with what they are getting.
Ciao,
Patty

Versatile Blogger

This award was bestowed upon me by Jackie at the Jamegackie. I really want to thank her for all her help and support as I learn to become a better nail blogger! As far as the award go, here are the requirements...

• Nominate 12 fellow bloggers that are relatively new to blogging
• Let them know you have nominated them
• Share 7 random facts about yourself
• Thank the blogger(s) who nominated by linking to their blog
• Add the Versatile Blogger Award to your post

Seven Random Facts About Me!

1. I have three adult children, 31, 29, 22 and a 7 year old grand daughter
2. I have been married three times but I know this one is going to last.  I married my first boyfriend who I met when I was 12 and we will celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary present.
3. I have three degrees, one is psychology, one in biology and one in special education.
4.  I worked for Child Protective Service for 15 years and was the supervisor for the child death unit.  That year I was voted employee of the year.
5. My guilty pleasure is watching Spanish novelas.  (soap operas)
6. I sang "Stairway to Heaven' with a local band. 
7. My hall pass is Dr. Drew Pinsky or William Levy.

My Nominations for the Versatile Blogger Award
I just wanted to say that these (I believe) are all relatively new bloggers to Blogger (pun unintended). Nonetheless, their work is incredible and do take the time to look at their incredible nail art. The list is in no particular order.

1. Oohlala Polish.
2. One Nail To A polishRule Them All
3. I Heart Pretty Polish
4. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog
5. Makeup Maven
6. Glitter Puke
7. Love My Nails
8. Makeup Mom123
9. Beyond Beauty Lounge
10. Time On My Nails
11. Mama Fashionista
12. The girl with the unoriginal Tatoo

Thanks everyone and have an amazing weekend!

Just an update on Goldie

Goldie had a really good weekend last week because her baby daddy came to visit and she was so happy. Look at her. Baby Daddy is my son's Shih Tzu and did get fixed.

All smiles.  What a bitch.

Ciao,
Patty


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Butter London Lilibet's Jubilee

Ok, this is really hard for me but I hated this polish once it was on and having to take it off. The formula weird. It went on and just had lumps all over (and I dd not shake before I used it). Clean up after was a mess. I just really don't like this polish. So, I am going to go return it and get something else. 


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it just doesn't look right and I did use my right hand to put it on (my right hand is dominant) but there is something about it that I absolutely HATE!  I will be much happier with something else.

So, let me ask you if you purchase a nail polish you totally hate do you return it or do you just keep it?

Ciao,
Patty

Illamasqua Faithful and Monogomous

These are my first two Illamasqua nail polishes and I am quite impressed with the formula. Monogamous is a very neutral color. It dries kind of matte but when you put a top coat on it shines beautifully. Faithful is more of a brown color. It is lighter than OPI's Wooden Shoe. The formula on this was great also and both dried fast.

Here is monogomous





This too is a different color (Faithful).  Would you buy it or pass?

Ciao,

Patty

butter London Shag

This was kind of a score because last week Nordstrom had buy two butter London’s or
Deborah Lippman’s.  Friday morning I was set to buy but I was running short on cash and decided to wait until Sunday morning to place my order.  Everything was sold out.  I went to my regular on-line sources and either they did not have it or the price was outrageous.  On Wednesday I went to Ulta and found it there I was really glad about that one.
Shag is a beautiful dark copper.  It is a frost but the formula went on perfect and It so different from everything else I have seen in a long time.  This is one I know I will be wearing a lot.    It would make a great gradient with Essie’s Penny Talk.  Look for that in the future.
Ciao for now,
Patty

This is not the normal color of polish do you like it or would you just pass.

Ciao,

Patty

China Glaze Bohemian Gradient

I am totally loving these new duochromes from China Glaze.  They are so durable.  There are so many ways to use them.  Today I came up with a gradient.  I used swanky silk, unpredictable, and defiantly daring and stamped with Konad Black Gold polish I used BM 312.  I just wish the purple one , no plain jane, was more pigmented.  So, here is what I came up with.

So, what do you think of duochrome gradient.  Yes or make it go away?
Ciao,
Patty

Tequila Sunrise

While doing this manicure, I could not help but think how much I miss the Palm Trees of the Rio Grande Valley.  Waking up in the morning with the palm trees swaying in the wind just makes you know you are going to have a good day.  I’ve always had sleeping problems so was usually the first one to wake in the morning to see the sunrise and have a hot cup of tea.  Then just as I’m finishing my tea.
So now with some tips about tequila.  NEVER drink cheap tequila.  Make sure it is a reposada and don’t have more than three shots speed out over the night.  I drink occasionally and when I do the only thing I drink is Tequila because it is not loaded with sugar.  I spread it out over the night.  Stop at three.  My tequila.Cuervo 1800.  I don’t drink it in Margaritas because the mix has too much sugar.  You know that headache you have in the morning after a night out.  It is because of all the sugar in frozen drinks and we girls love those frozen concoctions, but I can almost guarantee you take away the mixes in Margaritas and just drink Tequila straight.  You will not have a headache plus you don’t have to go to the bathroom every 15 minutes.  Another thing to beware of when you order Margarita’s is that bartenders will tend to throw a shot of vodka in your Margarita along with the cheap tequila.  So, when you see happy hour.  Margaritas $2.00.   Beware.  Same goes for tequila sunrises,  Made with tequila, orange juice and grenadine, all sugar.  Drink three and you won’t feel good in the morning.  So if tequila is your thing like it is mine take some of these tips for a really happy morning and you will be able to wake up and enjoy a sunrise.

So, if you are a tequila drinker, what is your favorite?
Ciao for now bellas,
Patty

Deborah Lippman Let’s Go Crazy

This is the new Deborah Lippman nail polish exclusive to Nordstrom for now.  They always say exclusive but then a couple of weeks later you can find it anywhere they sell Deborah Lippman polish. 
I have to say I was really impressed with this polish.  Usually Lippmann's are a little thick but this one wasn’t.  It is a jelly but does not dry that way.  It dries relatively fast but it does need a top coat for it to feel smooth.  I really like this one and if you like Lippman polishes.  This is one you have just got to get.  Purple with colored glitter and dries fast.  I am sold. 

Macro view

So, is this a polish you would want in your polish collection or is it a pass.
Ciao,
Patthy

Whimsical by Pam

 

Today, I have a collection of polishes by Whimsical nails by Pam.  Two of the swatches I have are in the giveaway.  I have a couple other ones but I don’t like to bombard with more than six swatches at a time. 

So, the first swatch I have is Seuss,  It goes on smoothly no undercoat and two fast drying coats.  I love it.

 

 

 

 

The next one is Hatched.

 

The next on is one of my favorites because I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  They sell these big boxes of no crust PBJ’s and I always have a box of them in the freezer.

And the last one is Nancy’s Birthday.

So, that is part of my collection.  Is there one you like in particular if there is let me know. Don’t forget to sign up for the giveaway.

Ciao for now,

Patty