Mish Mash Challenge Blue

Hello, I am back.  My doctor’s have encouraged me to continue doing my blog but not to the  point that I am losing sleep.  So, our challenge this week is the color blue.  I just really could not thing of any neat stamping to do so I decided to show the new Deborah Lippmann Stronger.  I am so glad that her polishes are going back to what that used to be that line with the little black dots just reminded me of gnats in nail polish.  This is a true Lippman, what we expect.  Lots of glitter, staying power and named after a song.  I put panties on using Zoya Song and then two coats of Stronger. It had a nice finish and with one coat of  Seche Vite it was pretty smooth.  Overall, if you like Lippmann’s glitter polish you will love this one.  The colors are vibrant and it has such great staying power.  So, let’s take a look at what the rest of the girls came up with.

Ciao bellas,

Patty

Painted Sabotage: A Hidden Little Treasure

 

Every now and then I go on Etsy to see if there is anything new.  I found this polish and just fell in love with it but didn’t order because I had made several purchases during the month.  Every time I would go in I was totally drawn to this polish.  It is a mint colored crème with white, purple and some silver glitters.  I broke down because I saw another polish that I had wanted so much and could really kick myself  in the butt for never buying.  It was by KB Shimmer called Newspaper.  So, I bought this one which is called Gargle Blaster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is Zaphod’s Ego.  After placing my order I decided that I really wanted this one since I did  not have anything in a gold and this one is just so pretty with the purple glitters and gold glitters.  So, I sent the owner, (I can’t remember her name and it is driving me crazy) asking if I could get this gold Zaphod’s Ego instead of Gargle Buster.  One good thing about Etsy is that they do tell you how many bottles of polish are left so seeing that Zaphod’s Ego was selling quickly I figured I’d buy Gargle Buster on my next purchase.  To my surprise she included Zaphod’s Ego in my order.  I really love this polish and believe me the photos I got don’t do it justice.  This was the third set on the first set, I used Zoya’s Goldie as a panty and on the second I used OPI’s Glitzerland and it still wasn’t right.  So, I used no panties and it came out great because it doesn’t need panties because it is very pigmented and loaded with glitters and I love the purple glitter.  It is the perfect fall color or going out polish.  Honestly,  I haven’t worn it because I just swatched it but personally this is a polish that I think needs to be in your collection just for it’s versatility.  You can wear it with anything.  I have seen women dressed beautifully and then some horrid color of nail polish and then it just doesn’t matter it ruins the look.  I also have a thing about not wearing the right undergarments with clothes but I will discuss that in another post.  So, if you want that neutral gold for your wardrobe and don’t have one check this one out you won’t be disappointed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok, this is the last one.  This one reminded me of Newspaper Print from KB Shimmer which I always put off buying for something else now I believe it is discontinued and there has been this empty spot on my polish shelves where it should have been.  Well, it is not empty anymore.  This totally satisfied my need with the red, black and white glitters against the grey polish it is just so pretty and I am so happy I bought it.  I was very satisfied with the pigmentation and the dry time.  I did wear this one and did get asked where I got this polish and I told the girl.  I don’t know if she bought it or not since she was to me a random stranger but if you longed for Newspaper Print and for whatever reason didn’t get it this will make up for it.  When I saw it I thought I am totally buying this right now.  No, ifs ands or buts.  I a very happy with this polish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In conclusion I just want to say.  I am really picky when when it comes to indies but I am definitely adding this to my short list of favorites and I have tried a lot of indies but they just didn’t do it for me, this one did.  I hope that Painted Sabotage sticks around and can really grow as a company because I hate to compare but like KB Shimmer, nice owner and great polish and I  believe this little indie can have the same success and I do wish them that much success because they do offer a great product.

 

Ciao for now,

Patty

 

I know

I know I am kind of on a short break, but this post was lingering in my drafts an all I had to do was add the pics.  So, I really did not want to wait to publish it.
Patty

Comes A Time

As most of you know, I suffer from major depression, anxiety and PTSD.  Well, it seems there is something that can happen to depressed women Fibromyalgia.  For me my main symptoms are pain in my body and severe tiredness with sleep disturbances.  My vitamin D levels are so low my doctor says she has only seen this a couple of times plus my thyroid levels are all messed up.  I want to do things but can't.  So, for now I really need a break.  Any challenge I am doing I need to give up.  I will post when I can but it may be once a week or not at all for the next month.  I do have some great polishes and nail art that is sitting in my computer.  I just might turn into that person who just posts on Pinterest and Instagram.  This is really sad that my 600th post is this.  I just want to get back to my 30 posts a week.  So, don't forget me.  I will be reading blogs and comments.  So, this isn't good bye it is definitely.
Ciao for now,
Patty

Mish Mash Challlenge Week 6 Hot

When I think of hot.  I thinik of fire.  It could also mean a lot of other things to a lot of others.  Here is my rendition of hot.







I used the black essence all over my nail then painted on flames on my nails using red, orange and yelllow nail polish.  I used Seche Vite as a top coat.

Caio Bellas,
Patty Greenberg

August Favorites

August was a really slow month for me, mainly due to my husband’s surgery.  I think I did manage to get a few posts out that were kind of my favorites.  I know I have a huge August Haul.  So there are some of my favorites.

 

I wore this when I went to dinner with my daughter who was visiting and two of my girlfriends.  I just could not stop looking at the the sparkle of this glitter toppper from North Star Nails.

 

This is from Girly Bits Jini Loves Indie.  I just love the different shapes and all the glitters of this topper.

 

 

This is Turbulance with top coat.  I love the way it look with with the topcoat and although not caught on camera it is just gorgeous.

 

 

This was from a MIsh Mash Challenge.  The Challenge was Metallic.

 

 

This is a new polish from KB Shimmer’s Fall Collection called Teal another Tail.  It is a beautiful teal with a pink duochrome.

 

 

 

This was was one of the challenges of the Mish Mash challenge in doing a nail art technique you had never done.  I said I did not every really like newspaper nails but somehow this challenge changed my mind.

 

There were so many great polishes this month it was harder than usual to pick.  All the indies were great also.  So for September I have a huge haul so there are a lot of new things to see.

 

Ciao for now,

Patty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transitions

With the summer months coming to an end it seems like we are looking forward to wearing our new Fall polishes but some are just really not summer and too fall to wear right now.  So, some of the polishes you can look towards are neutrals.  Something like this one from Julep.  This one is called Allison from Julep.  It is described as an almond crème.  The formula is great and if you want you can stamp it with anything or just wear it alone because it really looks nice.  It does look a lot like Cuppa from butter London but this has more of a yellow tint.  So, this is a great polish to take you from summer to fall.  I don’t know about you all but for me it seems that summer really just flew by. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can find this polish on the Julep website.

Ciao for now,

Patty

For All Bloggers

I have created a blogger support group it is closed and secret.

Our Mission Statement is a place to go where you can vent and not worry about anything you say. We are here for support.

Life can be difficult and sometimes we do tend to stress out about our blogs and sometimes don't have anyone to turn to. So this will help. This group is to help other bloggers with, questions. I don't have all the answers but maybe someone else does. This is also a place where we are here to help each other with guest posts when someone just needs a break but remember it is just as important for you to help others. Also, younger bloggers can look up to senior bloggers and get critiques of their blogs. You might find someone who has been very successful in a short amount of time and have them look at your blog and give a critique but also remember to be kind on both ends. If you are asking for the critique or give it do it in a kind manner. Also, I made this group secret that way you can feel free to say things and not be worried about anyone who is not part of the group read what you have to say. Picture posting is ok but only for the purpose of feedback. That's where we will start and if something needs to change we can discuss it as a group. This is not my group it belongs to everyone in the group.  It would be great to have around 50 -75 members rather than 300 but we will see what happen.

Senior bloggers are highly encouraged to join.


Ciao Bella's,
Patty

Mish Mash Challenge Week 5 Music

When I think about Rock and Roll Royalty the two bands that immediately think of the Rolling Stones and the Beatles but they are from across the pond and do we think of them as royalty simply because they come from a country where there is a monarchy.  Well, I want to say that Aerosmith is royalty also but somehow it doesn’t seem right because they do not come from a monarchy but they have been around for a long time, almost as long as the Rolling Stones and are still creating music.  So, they are America’s royalty so there are so many great songs they have released that it was hard to pick one but the one I picked was one of my favorites.  Pink.  I don’t know if it is real popular but I sure like it. 

So, I did a pink manicure using stamps that would I think would represent the song and the band.  So here is my mani rendition of Pink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had to use the big lip ring.  We are talking Steven Tyler

 

 

What is your favorite Aerosmith Song?

Let’s see what the other girls came up with

 

Ciao Bellas,

Patty

I'd love to hear from you, reading all your lovely comments makes me so happy! I don't get chance to reply to them all but I do read every one =)

 

Butter London Part 3 Smokey Look Tips

Press Sample

So, I am finally at the end of showing these new and colorful products from butter London. 

This basically what I did using only the products for color sent to me.

1.  I used Lancôme's Le Base primer and Clinique Stay Matte Makeup.  Le Base is like the softest thing I have ever put on my face. 

2.  Started with the eyes.   I used Urban Decay Eye shadow Primer.  Then I used the butter London eye shadow in Pistol Pink lightly all over my eye so it would create a highlight on my below my brow. 

3.  This is the hard part because although the butter London liner is really pigmented in about 30 it dries and becomes water-proof, so you got to work a little fast.  I started with the eyeliner Pistol pink and placed it on the inside of my eye going only half way then quickly got an eye shadow brush to spread any open spots. 

4.  Now, the black eyeliner I spread in the crease as fast as I could and spread it didn’t lay smooth but that was ok because the next thing I did was mix some Le Base on my hand and put some eyeliner on the top of my hand.  I mixed it to make a crème mixture and put it on.  If it tugs on your eyes stop it is not worth it to hurt your eyes.  I used plenty of my Le Base so it was soft when I put it on.  Then I was pretty much ready.  I lined the top of my eye with the black eyeliner and then drew another line of the pink over that.  I was able to lightly spread.  On my waterline I put the black and then underneath that I used the Pistol Pink.

5.  I started to put on some false eyelashes but again gave it up because it just didn’t look right, so I went natural.  I used the pink on my top lashes and then black on the tips.  You might want to use a separate mascara brush for the tips you can use a disposable one or just use the brush in the black mascara.  I just recommend cleaning the brush afterwards with a brush cleaner if you see that it got pink or whatever color you might use before putting it back into the container.  You’ll want to do this just so you don’t mess up your black product.

6.  Then it was on to blush which like I said in part 2 goes on really well and gives a soft glow.

7.  I used the Lip Balm Toasted Marshmallow and Lippy in Tripple.

That is it.  I want to say that this has really been a task.  I am in no way a make-up artist just a 49 year old mother who loves cosmetics and has been playing with them for a while.  Taking these pictures was totally out of my comfort zone but I feel more confident now that I have done this.  I hope you got some good information regarding the products.  I hope you try one of them and my vote is definitely the mascara.  If you are not into the colors you can use just the black or brown  but it is a really good mascara and I don’t say say that lightly.  If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me. 

Also from now until September 30th you can receive 15% off any order at www.butterlondon.com using promo code ROCKON.  Also to see more looks or show off yours at  #bLrock. 

Ciao for now,

Patty

Smokey Eye Look

Front (the black looks purple but that just happens because of the pink eyeshadow.  You can make it darker just by adding more black. You can also see the pink mascara with the black tips.)

Side view(Here you can really see the pink mascara and a little of the black tips.

These products were provided to me by butter London for my honest review

I Told You, You Would See This Again

Press Sample

A couple of weeks ago I showed a polish from Northern Star called Sunburst.  Well here it is again.  This manicure looked beautiful.  I kept staring it all day long.  I went to brunch with some friends and they too noticed how pretty this holographic glitter top looked. I did a pink and orange gradient.  It doesn’t matter what colors you use just as long as it is a hot pink and an orange.  

Last week, I put it on white and it was beautiful.  It looked angelic.  It even felt angelic.  My mood was actually overly nice.  I am usually nice but you know those sappy girls from those romantic comedies that we just kind of find unbelievable?  That is how this manicure made me feel.  I even wore all white.  It just did something to me.   So, now I know when I have to go see someone I particularly don’t like I will wear this manicure.  Although I don’t surround myself with people I don’t like, there are times that we all have to do something we don’t like.  I know I have to go get my license sticker at the sheriff’s department and I really dislike cops, sheriffs and constables.  I will need to wear it that day. 

Again sorry about the mix-up on the days.  I totally plan to have the Butter London post done tomorrow.  I hope you like these two looks and if you do check out Northern Star at Etsy.  The owner is super sweet and also gives you this wonderful cuticle oil for free with every order.  I love the one she sent me.  So, just check it out.

Ciao bellas,

Patty

Oy Ve

Hello,

All I can say is Oy ve,  I thought today was Sunday.  I started getting my stuff ready to fix my smoky Butter London face only to realize it was Monday and not Sunday.  Every Monday I go to my DBSA meeting.  Just a little note on that.  A blogger was on Facebook yesterday admitting that her therapist had recommended she see a psychiatrist for depression.  I commented that that was great that she was taking that step.  I know many bloggers suffer from some type of depression and it is ok.  If you are taking your medication, getting therapy plus going to DBSA.  I had suffered for many years and was ok but something was missing it was when I started DBSA that my depression changed I have become really good friends with three of the girls.  Last week I had the newest member of our group over to my home and did her nails.  Today she still had her nails done and she was so happy and it gave me such a sense of joy to see that just painting her nails made her happy.  She said several people had noticed and said she looked nice.  It was so much fun.  I am looking forward to having the other two girls over to do their nails.  My therapist even told me I should do some volunteer work.  I really thought that I really enjoyed working with the elderly and decided I might see about doing some volunteer work by going in twice a month to do nails.  I really feel good tonight about this one manicure.  She picked the color it was  Hits Mari Moon and then a pink flower that went in ascending then descending order.  That is what was she wanted. 

Close-Up

I wanted to say to all the bloggers you know or anyone you know pass the word.  DBSA(Depression, Bi-polar, Support, and Alliance) is such a great place I recommend them to anyone.  To find out where they have meetings go to DBSA.org for meetings in your area.

Tomorrow, I will have the Butter London smoky look and tutorial.  So, sorry, my depression does throw me off a bit but things are getting way better.

Ciao Bellas

Butter London Part 2 ( The Products)

 

Press Sample

 

Here are the products that were in the Butter London Box I received.  

Tinted Lipbalm in Tinted Lip Balm

This is a lip balm called in Toasted Marshmallow

Lippy Lip gloss

Pistol Pink Eyeliner

Union Jack Eyeliner

Eyeshadow in Pistol Pink

Crème blush in Naughty Biscuit

Mascara in Union Jack

 

Mascara in Pistol Pink

 

Pistol Pink Nail Polish

The Products:

The Lip balm:  I personally liked the color but did not think it went well with the colors given to me.  The balm did not last as long as most lipsticks so if I was to buy one I would definitely buy a different color because I think the staying power would be longer.  It does go on semi-matte so that is why I think it would last longer in a darker color for me.

The Lippy:  I won Queen Vic in a giveaway and I love it.  It is a darker color and it tastes wonderful.  This Lippy is very light and was gone for me in half an hour and it doesn’t have that wonderful buttery taste.  I definitely like the old formula’s staying power and taste much better than this one.

The Eyeliners:  These eyeliners are so pigmented I love them.  The only thing is that they are water-proof which is fine if you don’t make a mistake putting it on or want to smudge but I came up with a way to make it a little better but that will come in the next post where I will actually show you two looks I came up with Yikes. (I am not photogenic).  One way to smudge the eyeliner is using the eye shadow to moisturize it a little but it does take away the color.   In the looks that I created I tried to use only the products sent to me.  So, I do want to say the eyeliners are workable.

The next is the Eye shadow.  I rarely use crème eye shadow but what I did find was that it did have staying power.  It felt like a mousse.  I spread it on with my finger.  I did use a Urban Decay’s eye shadow primer which is one of the best but the eye shadow is nice.

The crème blush.  I haven’t used crème blush in over ten years but I do like them.  This one spread really easily and it just gave a nice glow.

The mascaras.  Ok, I was going to use false eye lashes because I have pretty short lashes but no need to.   These are probably the best mascaras I have ever used and I have used them all.  Lancôme, Dior, MAC, Clinique and tons of drug star brands but these are great!  If you get anything from this line get one of the mascaras.  They retail for $20.00 which is in a good price range.  I went wild over the pink.  I have tried colored mascaras and have to use a primer just to get a little color.  Not with these they are so pigmented two coats and you are good to go.  I did already go and buy the blue but I really want the purple.  I wasn’t sure I would like the pink but I love it.  So, this is the last week that Ulta is having a sale.   Buy $25.00 of butter London and you get a free bottle of Chaucer.  This is where I bought the blue but honestly I am dying for the purple.  I  think this will be my staple mascara from now on. 

 

 

 

Ok, so this is so out of my comfort zone it isn’t even funny. Here is my soft Pastel Look.

      

 

The Manicure.

Pistol Pink with Union Jack Semi Moons.

I have a third post where I did do a smokey look so that will be the final post.

Ciao Bellas,

Patty