Sunday, March 2, 2014
I had a party to go to so I thought I would try out a couple. 
I am wearing China Glaze Creative Fantasy (purple) and Sally Hansen Silver Sweep Insta Dri for the stamps.
I am wearing China Glaze Creative Fantasy (purple) and Sally Hansen Silver Sweep Insta Dri for the stamps. I had heard that the Insta Dri line was a commonly used polish for stamping. They turned out pretty cute I think.
Cute little owl.
I used an old gift card as a scraper. It makes it easier for some reason plus it isn't scratching my plate.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Here is a picture of my recent dotticure. Not the best but it did the job.
Someone on Instagram told me to try Julie G White Orchid for stamping. It is the closest I can find to stamping with actual stamping paint. I was missing some of the dots during transfer so I had to dot it up with a dotting tool. Should have done a better job measuring the size.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Yankee has come out with 5 new fragrances in a new collection call Exotic Escape. Just the name alone makes me want to pack up my winter wardrobe and pull out the shorts, tanks, and flops. Here's the run down:
Ocean Star:
According to Yankee, "Soothing and fresh . . the scent of peaceful, sun-kissed waters laced with aloe, citrus, and lotus blossom. Dive in!"
Citrus Tango:
Yankee describes this as "Time to shake things up with this lively, playful melody of sunny orange, lemon zest, and grapefruit."
I have to say just by the description I want it. Sounds like something I would want a million tarts in. Citrus...you had me at citrus.
Luau Party:
Yankee's description of this fragrance is "Join the celebration . . .every day is a festival with the fun and fruity mix of orange fizz, sparkling peach, and vanilla ice."
Sounds like a tropical drink. I have only smelled this quickly at the store during the SAS but I couldn't tell what was what at the time. I was so excited about what I was getting. I even meant to put these in my basket and FORGOT!!! I will, however, be grabbing this and it will be melted after Citrus Tango.
Under The Palms:
Yankee's description is "Like cool, refreshing shade . . . a lush, green scent of sea grass, palm leaves, and island coconut." I am going to try it. Not sure how this will be. I do enjoy yankee's coconut that they use and I do like to have green\ grass type scents every now and then.
Exotic Bloom:
Yankee describes this scent as "Deep in the tropical night, the seductive perfume of island flora creates an air of mystery and romance." I will have to sniff this before buying just because it's a floral.
Over all I am excited for this line up. I am ready for a couple of spring scents ...it's already in the mid 80's here so you can only imagine that mint and pine isn't quite working for me.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
The Bring Back My Bar event is happening now. Here's the list of scents that are back for a limited time.
Amber Road
Banana Nut Bread
Bubble Gum
Casmere
Cranberry Manho
Cutiepie Cupcake
Eucalyptus
Flower Shop
Fried Ice Cream
Grape Granita
Hazelnut Latte
Hemingway
Maui Mist
Mulberry Bush
Orange Dreamcicle
Toasted Apple Butter
Watermelon Patch
White Sands
Wild Black Cherry
I bought Cutiepie Cupcake, Flower Shop, and Banana Nut Bread. I might just have to grab a few more since they will be gone soon!
Saturday, January 4, 2014
This was the warmer of the month from Scentsy. Now I swore I wouldn't buy another warmer but this was so pretty I had to.
My picture was taken at night, while warming Clemintine Clove. It's beautiful!
Scentsy describes this as:
"A glorious addition to our new Lampshade Collection, Silver Frost captures the elegance of snowflakes on a silvery glass vase. With a flick of the switch, the delicate flakes cast a radiant glow with plays of shadow and light."
My picture was taken at night, while warming Clemintine Clove. It's beautiful!
It really does light up the room. Of course I put something orange in and the light gave an orange glow on the walls. I will have to buy another lampshade collection piece.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Scentsy's Clementine Clove was the fragrance of the month of November, I believe. I totally was on board by the name alone. I really wasn't expecting it to have much more to it. You know it didn't have a crazy name like Christmas Cheer or Holiday Happiness where you really don't know what it will smell like, even after reading the description. I feel that I often buy stuff online just because it has notes in it that I like and it turns out at least 75% I 3enjoy what I bought.
I did, however, have a chance to smell this over at my friend Jann's house. I was kind of hoping for a YC Spiced Orange kind of fragrance....I was wrong.
Scentsy describes this fragrance as:
"A bright medley of aromatic citrus with clove and a hint of balsam"
Okay first I was totally NOT expecting the balsam to be so heavy in this. It's like three equally strong notes. Now, I want you all to understand that I LOVE this fragrance. It's sweet, spicy and piney....I had it in my great room and it was perfect! I would recommend this to anyone who likes the notes mentioned. If spicy, sweet with a pine tree is what you desire, then what are you waiting for, order it! I am happy with it and would defiantly buy more.
Tia~
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I did, however, have a chance to smell this over at my friend Jann's house. I was kind of hoping for a YC Spiced Orange kind of fragrance....I was wrong.
Scentsy describes this fragrance as:
"A bright medley of aromatic citrus with clove and a hint of balsam"
Okay first I was totally NOT expecting the balsam to be so heavy in this. It's like three equally strong notes. Now, I want you all to understand that I LOVE this fragrance. It's sweet, spicy and piney....I had it in my great room and it was perfect! I would recommend this to anyone who likes the notes mentioned. If spicy, sweet with a pine tree is what you desire, then what are you waiting for, order it! I am happy with it and would defiantly buy more.
Tia~
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Well I am trying another nail art challenge. The first one is Fresh. When I think of fresh of simplistic solid colors and what better than a Tiffany blue color. When ever I think of this particular color, I instantly think elegance.
Materials Used:
China Glaze Strong Adhesive Base Coat
China Glaze For Audrey
NYC Extra Shiny Top Coat
Scotch Tape
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Hi Ho Silver
Sally Hansen Insta Dri Silver Sweep
Dotting Tools
Cotton Swabs
Cotton Balls
Acetone
My Paint Brush for clean up
Out The Door Top Coat
Materials Used:
China Glaze Strong Adhesive Base Coat
China Glaze For Audrey
NYC Extra Shiny Top Coat
Scotch Tape
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Hi Ho Silver
Sally Hansen Insta Dri Silver Sweep
Dotting Tools
Cotton Swabs
Cotton Balls
Acetone
My Paint Brush for clean up
Out The Door Top Coat
I started my mani with a coat of China Glaze Strong Adhesive Base Coat. I don't let it really dry... by the time I get back to the other hand it's ready to be polished.
This color is by China Glaze...For Audrey. I used two coats and I went ahead and put a cheap top coat on. I think it was NYC Extra Shiny Top Coat. After about 2 to 3 minutes I went ahead and cleaned up around the nail.
I placed two pieces of scotch tape on my nail to make a V shape with Sally Hansen's Insta Dri Silver Sweep. I let one dry and started another and once I got it set up and painted I just peeled the tape gently so I didn't mess up anything.
I pulled out my other Sally Hansen silver color, because I wasn't sure at first which I wanted to use, and dotted the point of the V. It didn't turn out PERFECT but it was good enough for me! After a bit, I went back and used Out The Door top coat.
I placed two pieces of scotch tape on my nail to make a V shape with Sally Hansen's Insta Dri Silver Sweep. I let one dry and started another and once I got it set up and painted I just peeled the tape gently so I didn't mess up anything.
I pulled out my other Sally Hansen silver color, because I wasn't sure at first which I wanted to use, and dotted the point of the V. It didn't turn out PERFECT but it was good enough for me! After a bit, I went back and used Out The Door top coat.
TADA! Next on the Nail Art Challenge for January is Sparkle. I guess I should start thinking about it.
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