tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11000384587197994642024-03-05T05:21:43.273-08:00The Perky PolisherRachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-47515435529891476512013-01-30T16:57:00.002-08:002013-01-30T17:00:12.952-08:00China Glaze Spring 2013 Avant Garden Collection Press Release!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1100038458719799464" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1100038458719799464" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>I am so excited for this collection I can hardly stand it. Gorgeous pastels paired with China Glaze's perfect formula is a recipe for perfection!<br />
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The release is set for March... can't wait! <br />
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Which polishes will you be picking up- Brights, Pastels, or both?<br />
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is here and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">China Glaze</b>® is
blossoming with vibrant color with its new collection, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Avant Garden</i></b>. The
delectable palette flows between soft hues and vibrant pops of color, offering
an unconventional bouquet of cheerful and vivid shades. Take a stroll down the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">China Glaze</b>® path, passing a bubbling
brook of light and bright blues. Take in the view of the mossy green meadow and
stop to enjoy the fragrant flowers of soft pink and white.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Avant Garden</i></b> take you away to a
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Budding Romance: moss
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Passion for Petals: bright
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tart-y for the Party:
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Fade Into Hue: periwinkle
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Hiii! How are you all?? I'm back after a month-and-some-change mini hiatus. During this time, I've<br />
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-received a new camera<br />
-bought tons of clothes, oops<br />
-missed you all bunches<br />
-severely lacked on my cuticle care<br />
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-made a resolution to be a much better blogger.<br />
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I know I won't be a one post per day blogger like so many of my lovely friends simply because I don't know what my day will bring when I wake up. I'm sure it's the same for all of you, but what I mean is I don't know how I'll feel until I get out of bed, so it really depends on that. Some days there just isn't energy to spare, and then my blogging suffers. At least we're on the same page so you won't be too disappointed- I hope not anyway!<br />
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I have a gorgeous new Nikon D3000 and I'm learning how to use it. I didn't want to come back with NOTDs until I knew a little about what it can do and how it will effect the way I take pictures. It's bigger than my previous camera and has taken some serious getting used to, but it's such a joy. I'm thrilled with it.<br />
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At Christmas I had the shortest little pitiful nubbly nubs, but the length is finally getting back to where I like it. I'm going to do some Monthly Favorites posts and in these I'll include the best nail growth stimulators, files, cuticle care products, etc. I'm also considering some Outfit Of the Day posts too!<br />
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I appreciate you all so much for sticking around while I frolic back and forth between normal and WTF.<br />
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Can't wait to get back to business! <3<br />
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<br />Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-92028133848156415442012-12-12T23:49:00.002-08:002012-12-12T23:49:53.592-08:00Quick Update Hello my loves!<br />
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Anyway, my nails are OPI What's with the Cattitude right now with an accent of China Glaze Make a Spectacle. I'd show you but I hid my camera from myself so that I wouldn't be able to post manis during finals week. </div>
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<br />Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-11086304117227836632012-11-27T12:33:00.003-08:002012-11-27T12:35:09.501-08:00China Glaze: Worlds Away LE Cirque du Soleil Collection Press Release <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This collection features 12 polishes, including bright cremes, almost-neons, soft glitters and chunky indie-esque glitters. I'm really excited about this collection! </div>
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How beautiful are these? I'm really impressed with China Glaze's branch out into the glitters the polish world has embraced so fully from indie brands. I'm excited to get my hands on a few and get some swatches for you all! Coming soon!</div>
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China Glaze nail polish retails for around $7 a bottle and can be found at many retailers, such as Ulta, Beauty Brands, and Sally Beauty supply. This collection is <u>limited edition</u> and will not be around for long!</div>
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Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-45052369037732422702012-11-19T16:08:00.003-08:002012-11-19T16:08:46.037-08:00Essie Mint Candy Apple Hello loves! Here's a quick little post about an incredible polish I finally, FINALLY got my hands on. Essie Mint Candy Apple!<br />
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It isn't HTF that I'm aware of, I just never ended up with it. I've been in love with it for months and months! I wish I hadn't waited so long to put it in my stash. So, after much ado, here it is!<br />
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This is two easy coats and a top coat of Seche Vite. Application was dreamy, probably among the easiest I've ever experienced. This simple, clean mani lasted five full days with no chipping and minimal tipwear. I highly recommend it! Such a beautiful color.<br />
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Hello everyone! I know it's only the middle of November, but I've been getting in the Christmas spirit big time lately. I'm wishing for <strike>some</strike> A TON of snow and delicious holiday noms like buckeyes. I don't know if you've ever tried them, but buckeyes are very simple- peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate and chilled. There's something so special about them though... maybe it's the crack people put in them that make me eat an entire batch in one sitting, 'cause it can't possibly be my lack of self control... nah. Regardless, it isn't Christmas without buckeyes and pants that fit before dinner but certainly not after. And red nail polish of course!<br />
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Today I have four polishes from China Glaze's Holiday 2012 collection. There are twelve polishes total and many come in cute little gift sets that would make perfect presents for <strike>yourself</strike> other polish lovers. :)<br />
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First up is Cranberry Splash. This polish is a rich, warm red with gold shimmer. These pictures can't possibly do it justice. It may be the most beautiful red I've ever seen. The shimmer is subtle enough just to make the polish glowy and gorgeous. I got so many compliments on this mani, and everyone said it's the perfect Christmas red!<br />
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This is two coats, but it's perfectly opaque in one, and a top coat of SV. It wore for four days with only the most minor tip wear and would have lasted much longer without chipping.<br />
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Look at that glow! Really beautiful. I'm in love with this polish!</div>
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Next up is Angel Wings layered over Cranberry Splash. Angel Wings is a perfect gold glitter with a scattered holo. This little lady is a must for Christmas. My nails looked like twinkling ornaments! One coat is pictured (I'm not lying!) and two coats would probably be totally opaque on their own. Truly beautiful.</div>
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Note- I've heard this is a dupe of the 2011 Ulta Exclusive Ulta-mate Holiday. So nice they did it twice!</div>
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Next up is With Love, a perfect blue based red creme. Perfect application! Two coats are pictured with no top coat. It has a wonderful shine.<br />
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And last but surely not least is Pizzazz, a delicious multicolored glitter. I can see red, gold, green, and purple glitter. This is one of those glitters that may look a little like DL Happy Birthday, or Confetti Tasmanian Devil, but it's really rather unique. Bottom line, you need it. I didn't have to dab this on- one coat and it was just right. The formula was a little thicker than the others but still manageable. Pictured is Pizzazz layered over With Love.<br />
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I hope you loved these polishes as much as I did. I'm off to watch some Frosty the Snowman in my cupcake jammie pants and drink some hot chocolate. You're welcome to come join! Mind the cat hair and eau de disdain wafting on the air. <3</div>
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There are eight more polishes in this collection, such as a silver microglitter, berry creme, blue foil- all really gorgeous. They are available at Sally Beauty, Ulta, Beauty Brands, and other retailers for around $7 each. </div>
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Love, Rachael</div>
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PS- With a pretty nail file and some ribbon, these could be super cute little Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers! </div>
Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-60221530468991007902012-11-02T12:24:00.001-07:002012-11-02T16:41:06.143-07:00Once Upon a Polish Queen of Hearts Hello loves, how's your week been? It's Friday! I have absolutely nothing planned, except maybe a shower and I might be threatened into putting away a stack of laundry. I live a wild life.<br />
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Today's super belated (I'm sosorrysosorry) post features a polish I'm super in love with. These pictures are a few months old, but I'm actually glad I've waited to post. Now I can let you know how the glitters have lasted in their suspension base over time!<br />
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Once Upon a Polish Queen of Hearts is a mix of tiny white glitter, little gold and black hex glitter, large white hex glitter and black and red hearts.<br />
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From L-R: one coat of QoH over Wet n Wild Black Creme, two coats of QoH over Sinful Colors White on White, one coat of QoH over China Glaze Kalahari Kiss, and one coat of QoH over Zoya America.<br />
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I used two coats over white to sorta demonstrate that one coat really looks best! I did have to use a bit of the dabbing method but I didn't have to fish for hearts, which was awesome. This polish is so much fun. I'm a huge Disney fan, if you haven't noticed, and I think this sums ol' Queenie up so well.<br />
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To wear as a whole mani I used Queen of Hearts over China Glaze Kalahari Kiss. I friggin love this weird taupe-yellow-whatever color. It's the perfect neutral to make those gold glitters stand out!<br />
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Of course my Seche bubbled a little, so annoying.<br />
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Anyway, what do you guys think?? This polish has been on my shelf for months with no curling glitters, no bleeding glitters, and only a slight difference in thickness from when I first received it. It's really a gorgeous, unique polish with so much character.<br />
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Here's a picture of Her Highness for your viewing pleasure :)<br />
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Once Upon a Polish can be found at Kimberly's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OnceUponAPolish">Etsy shop</a>. Queen of Hearts retails for $8.50 for 15 mL (.5 oz) and is available right now, so don't miss out!<br />
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<3 Rachael<br />
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<br />Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-9970628171199216342012-10-30T13:04:00.003-07:002012-10-30T13:04:55.021-07:00China Glaze Holiday Joy 2012 Press Release
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">China Glaze® Debuts 12 Glittering, Shimmering,
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">The<b> </b>holiday
season: it is truly the most wonderful time of the year – for nails! From gorgeous glitters to rich crèmes, ‘tis
the season to add sparkle and shine to any manicure and pedicure. Celebrate the season in colour with the new <b>China Glaze® Holiday Joy</b> collection!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Bringing tidings of good cheer, the <b>China Glaze® Holiday Joy</b> collection features
12 merry crèmes, glitters and shimmers including:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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silver glitter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Champagne Kisses </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">– Bubbly<b> </b>rose gold glitter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Angel Wings</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> – Delicate gold dust
glitter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Winter Holly</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> – Gold-flecked dazzling
green glitter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Glitter All The Way</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> – Exciting multi-color
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Pizzazz</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> – Twinkling multi-dimensional
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Blue Bells Ring</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> – Icy blue shimmer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Pure Joy</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> – Fiery red glitter with
gold particles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">With Love </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">– Classic red crème with
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">The</span><b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> China
Glaze® Holiday Joy</b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> collection also features 13 seasonally-inspired gift
sets perfect for stocking stuffers, Hanukah gifts, Secret Santa, co-workers and
Teacher’s gifts.</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Gift sets include:</span></div>
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Splash, Red Satin, With Love, Pure Joy with First & Last base/top coat.
MSRP $35.00</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Berry, Red Satin, Winter Holly and Glitter All The Way. MSRP $16.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Love and Pizzazz. MSRP $14.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Snow and Cranberry Splash with fingerless gloves. MSRP $21.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Satin and Winter Holly with a pine scented candle. MSRP $21.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Brrr…It’s Chilly</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">: With Love, Angel Wings,
Pure Joy and a mini snow globe. MSRP $21.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Champagne Kisses and Cranberry Splash with an angel key chain. MSRP $21.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Santa Paws</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">: Red Satin and Pure Joy with
your very own plush puppy – “Joy”. MSRP $14.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Glistening Snow with a festive snowflake-embellished ornament. MSRP $14.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Snow with a frosted shot glass. MSRP $14.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with an adjustable Jingle Bell ring. MSRP $14.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Holly with a “JOY” picture frame. MSRP $14.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kisses with a mini stocking. MSRP $14.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">The China
Glaze® Holiday Joy collection will be available in November 2012 at fine
salons and beauty supply stores nationwide.
The collection will be available in 24- and 36-piece counter displays, a
36-piece rack and 36-piece prepack.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">China Glaze nail lacquers
are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide.
For more information, please visit </span><a href="http://www.chinaglaze.com/"><b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">www.chinaglaze.com</span></b></a><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> or follow China Glaze on
Facebook (@ChinaGlaze), Twitter (@ChinaGlazeOfficial) and Pinterest
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Halloween. The time of year where Oklahoma finally gets down below "Screw it, I'm only wearing sweat today" temperatures and into what I call Shiver Weather. The time of year where every Reeses peanut butter pumpkin within a five mile radius eventually makes a happy home in my left ass cheek.</div>
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The time of year when all the hoes wear lingerie and cat ears and no one even minds. The time of year when it's socially acceptable to invite <strike>me</strike> children to your front door and offer them delicious noms. (And, if you're like the lady down the street from me, boxes of raisins and toothbrushes because she obviously hates her life.) The time of year when I say "the time of year" too damn much.</div>
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I dressed up as The Queen of Hearts a few years back... wanna see? Okay okay, here I am. </div>
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To the point :) This is two coats of OPI Don't Be Koi With Me, paired with my horrible skanky cuticles. We're not on speaking terms right now.</div>
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DBKWM is a black label I've had for at least eight years, long before my obsession with polish began. For some reason, even though I used to only wear pink polish, I held onto it. So glad I did! Black label OPI have theee beesstt formula. This was so wonderful to use. One coat of Seche Vite and it was perfect.</div>
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And, while they were drying, I caught my cat, Lily, nibbling on my middle finger, hence the hilarious little teeth marks. WTF Lil? that can't taste good.</div>
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Hello hello!! Today is my 2 year dating anniversary with my sweet boyfriend. I'm all glammed out (I look fabulous!) and he's taking me to dinner in just a little bit. I am such a lucky girl :)<br />
<br />I've had this post ready to go for ages, wondering if I should post it. This is one coat of China Glaze Secret Peri-wink-le with one coat of Candy Lacquer Frozen Treats. Do you see that crazy bubbling?? That would be my awful Seche Vite, the bastard. He failed me miserably! Neither polish bubbled at all, so don't blame them, poor things. <br />
<br />Frozen Treats is chock full of glitter, mainly white shredded. It looks sooo cool in the bottle. I love the little pops of colored glitter! This polish was pretty thick, but I shook it half to death and that helped. Sorry about the bubbles... uuugh, Seche, Y U SUCK SOMETIMES.<br />
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Cupcakes for everyone :)<br /><br />RachaelRachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-32354265830362912002012-09-26T17:23:00.001-07:002012-09-26T17:23:56.394-07:00The Naked Truth: Part 2<br />
This post is guaranteed to be MORE nakeder and MORE truthier! or something.<br />
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I can't tell you how much I appreciate the sweet comments on my last post. I was a little nervous about it, but you all made me feel supported and loved! <3<br />
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Today's topic: Bitterness and Anger<br />
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I have a few major reasons to be extremely bitter and angry. Some days, I AM very angry. Not at anyone in particular, but at my situation. I feel sorry for my parents and my boyfriend more often than myself. My parents... I'd be hopeless without them. I know for a fact my mother works as many 12 hour shifts as she does for my medical bills. And my boyfriend? He's an unwavering pillar of delicious smelling strength. He has painted my toes for me TWICE when I couldn't do it myself, for example. Without being asked. Right? What a guy! More often than not we end up on the couch watching bad TV. (Hello, new season of The Office!) He's the most tangible form of perfection I've ever known. I just wish I could be healthy for him. I wish I could be the normal girlfriend he deserves, the one who can go to movies and for walks in the park and even just to the grocery store <i>anytime </i>he runs out of cran-grape juice. It doesn't seem to bother him though. He has never, not ever, complained, or even mentioned how often we end up just watching Netflix, or just cuddling. It may not seem like much, but it's the world to me. What a special man he is.<br />
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sap sap sap, you know you like it. ;)<br />
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Anyway, back to being pissed off. Here's what irritates the tits off of me. And this is just me, being insensitive to the emotions of others.<br />
"I'm <i>so </i>sick... I probably have a cold."<br />
"My body hates me. I get pink eye like, twice a year."<br />
"WHY ME, WHYYY?? Why do I have to get paper cuts? I HATE my life!"<br />
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"Seriously, you don't know how hard my life is... I have like the worst luck. I have cramps for like two days in. a. row."<br />
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These are the Facebook statuses, twitter updates, emails and texts that make me want to eat a tub of cookie dough and then THROW IT ALL UP.<br />
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Granted, if I expect my feelings to have significance, then those people certainly deserve to have the same right. I would never, ever tell someone that their cold is NO BIG DEAL, or that they need to get over their 48 hour, ibuprofen cured cramps, or that pink eye is essentially their own fault. (hello, fecal matter + eye? doesn't happen to everyone.)<br />
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However, I do take a hefty double shot of "Take a deep breath, Rachael" (vodka works too) when I see stuff like that. True, colds suck. True, cramps are the devil roiling around in our uteruses. (is it uteri? idk) and I'm sure pink eye is no walk in the park, but pleeeease. I bite my tongue and remind myself that it's good that minor hurts are all these people know. I wouldn't wish pain on <strike>anyone </strike> most people. I just get so jealous of their colds and cramps and paper cuts. I would <i>kill</i> for those problems. But that certainly isn't their fault.<br />
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Anyway. I can't expect the world to understand me when the world <i>isn't</i> me, but that doesn't mean I don't get frustrated. I feel like my life is on hold for now, like I'm just waiting to wake up and be better. It probably won't happen. But maybe it will gradually get better and be a simple annoyance, instead of a daily struggle. I'm waiting! Until then, I'll wear my yoga pants proudly, and my scars will just be a testament to the battles I've fought and won.<br />
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I'm losing weight, too. Almost twenty pounds so far! I'm hoping that 1) it makes my HS easier to manage and 2) makes my ass look more fabulous in my yogas. GOALS ARE GOOD RIGHT?<br />
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OH, and I really hope to start volunteering at an animal shelter soon. I friggin love animals. They never judge me for letting my bra straps show, or my coffee breath, or my frizz factor hair. Seriously, I can't be bothered to brush my hair every day.. who even does that? ....<br />
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At the risk of sounding like an infomercial, let me say this! If you are struggling with a disease or condition of any kind and would like someone to talk to, please feel free to contact me. No, seriously. I insist! I can be your source of witty banter, sarcasm, nutella recipes, and animal memes. Plus other stuff like positive encouragement and happy thoughts.<br />
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Love you too.<br />
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<br />Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-5008783049123584762012-09-22T20:45:00.002-07:002012-09-22T20:45:26.066-07:00The Naked Truth: Part 1It has been a thousand years since I posted. Okay, oozing melodrama already, but it feels like a friggin long time! I have 198 beautiful, wonderful followers, and I appreciate you all so much for sticking with me even though I've been MIA. I have really truly missed you! I've been faithfully painting my nails every few days and I was even taking pictures of fun manis up until a short while ago (camera is dead, ohh the humanity!) but I just haven't had any extra oompf left in me for posting. This next bit is mostly for my benefit because writing my feelings and thoughts down feels like I'm giving them away. I think that's the writer in me :) I realized recently how much writing means to me. Journaling every night has been so therapeutic. However, journaling is also very intimate, and I think baring my troubles to the world might just help me face the reality that my future is up to me. Let me explain.<br />
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Few of you know that I have a very rare skin/autoimmune condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa. It isn't something I share with just anyone. The specifics aren't interesting, but the simple truth is that it is extraordinarily painful. Indescribably painful. I can honestly say that I haven't had a pain free day since early 2010, maybe even before. I've probably had HS my whole life, but it made its appearance in 2006 and has gradually become worse and worse. I've seen countless doctors who are so intimidated by the severity of my condition that they tell me not to come back to see them. (I am totally not fishing for sympathy, please understand. And if you think that, you can get lost anyway. Seriously.)<br />
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Most days I try to sit very still and keep necessary objects close by. If my camera isn't right on my desk when I paint my nails, I don't make the effort to go get it, thus.. fewer pictures. =/ It makes me sad, but it's pivotal to maintain some semblance of comfort. Despite how morose all this sounds, I do pretty well! I make it to class twice a week for a few hours and I really, really hope to get a job soon. No job = money for polish. I can hardly bear to ask my parents for money to put gas in my car every few weeks (Thank the LORD for my sweet little Honda! 30 MPG!) much less for $10+ for the indies I keep eyeballing, those gorgeous bastards.<br />
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I initially started painting my nails daily because it was something I could do without moving too much. Plus, if I have to sit around and do nothing at least I can look fancy doing it! Because I can do so little, I don't have friends anymore. After a major falling out with friends I thought I had last year I've essentially been going this alone. I have my sweet boyfriend, and my family. I have a few girlfriends that I really would love to hang out with more often, but it's embarrassing to have to make up excuses to leave early, or to wear yoga pants year round because jeans hurt too much, or to skip alcohol because I can't take pain meds and drink, or to avoid hot days because sweating makes me sick. It's hard to not be normal around normal people. So, most of the time it's just easier to be by myself. This breeds a great deal of loneliness. It's <i>easier</i> for me to be alone, but I have the personality of ten people, or so I've been told :) I crave company. I'm happiest surrounded by people. So you can see where I struggle with being alone. Luckily I have some pretty sweet blogger friends- you know who you are! <3<br />
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There isn't a definitive point to this post, really. I'm just glad it's out there. Now you know a little more about me. This is the less fun portion of these posts... the next one? Scandalous.<br />
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<br />Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-3374568785231736892012-08-04T00:51:00.001-07:002012-08-04T00:51:45.002-07:00China Glaze Sweet Hook- Stamped!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hi everyone!! How ya doing? I've been buying too much polish lately... HARE Midsummer's Midnight, Candy Lacquer Frozen Treats and Summer Sweets... yeah. Lots. It's been SO FUN. Can't wait for them to come in so I can show you!</div>
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Two coats of China Glaze Sweet Hook, a light pastel purple from their Electropop collection. I'm in love with this polish. Application is smooth, no cuticle drag or bubbling. I am such a sucker for these pale colors. I love brights almost as much, but pastels are just so soft and delicate... </div>
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STAMPED. :) Bundlemonster plate 317 from their new 2012 set. I used Kleancolor "It Purple" for the stamps. Kleancolor metallics are excellent for stamping. It's not perfect, but I love that the new BM images are wide enough to fit the whole nail. I had no trouble at all!</div>
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This adorable little guy is a cupcake full of strawberry cupcake scented lotion. It was a gift from my friend Jade from <a href="http://jetleymess.blogspot.com/">Jetleymess</a>. You should check her out! </div>
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Cupcakes for everyone!<br /><br />Rachael</div>
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Hi everyone! Today's mani is from earlier this week. First I started with one coat of CND Stickey Base Coat, then two coats of China Glaze Hang-Ten Toes. HTT is a vibrant blue-based pink with a gorgeous shimmer. It dried to a satin finish, so shown below is one coat of Out the Door to make it shine. Application was effortless and dry time was surprisingly fast.</div>
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To jazz it up I added a coat of OPI Nothin' Mousie Bout It, from the Minne Mouse collection earlier this summer. NMBI is a sheer pink base filled with iridescent pink glass flecks and heart shaped glitters. The hearts are a pain in the ass to apply if you like uniformity, but I didn't have to fish too much. I stamped a bow on my ring finger with a random plate from bornpretty.com and Kleancolor Metallic Black. Out the Door topped it all off.</div>
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As adorable as the glitter is, I picked at the hearts all day. Maybe if I had a coat of Gelous or something on top it wouldn't have bothered me so much, but those little free edges.. grrr! MUST PICK </div>
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What do you think?? This mani was fun but I got tired of it a little faster than I thought. I'm a little more impatient now!<br /><br />What bothers you most about glitter?<br /><br />Cupcakes for everyone</div>
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<3 Rachael</div>
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HI! Welcome to The First Post After The Hiatus!</div>
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I'm so excited to be back. This week will be full of fun polish swatches I've been dying to show you. They may not be the most recent collections but they're bright and shiny and full of YAY. </div>
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First up is... I'm with the Lifeguard- China Glaze. This green beauty is part of the 2012 Summer Neons collection. I feel slightly like an emcee at a date auction..</div>
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IWTL is a perfect springy lime green with a subtle shimmer. Shown is two effortless coats. I love that these neons don't need a white base coat to really pop. One coat of Out the Door topcoat and voila!</div>
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I have no recollection of which plate this is, but when I find out I'll edit this. I used Kleancolor Metallic Black, my faaavorite stamping polish, and stamped some adorable little suns! Can you see the shimmer in the Kleancolor? I love the metallic flecks in my stamps- just gives them a little somethin' somethin'.</div>
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<br />OMG MY FIRST MACRO. Can you see the shimmer sorta? Okay, kinda lame for a macro but I was so stoked to have figured it out!! YAY</div>
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What do you guys think of I'm with the Lifeguard? These were mostly out of stock at my local Sally's, but they are available other places, like Beauty Brands and Ulta, so you may still be able to snag it!<br />
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Hope you're having a great week! <3<br />
<br />RachaelRachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-49544114054521133372012-07-20T11:44:00.002-07:002012-07-20T11:44:34.634-07:00GUESS WHO'S BACK!Hello!! I MISS YOU GUYS SO MUCH.<br />
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Here's a quick update before I get to the good stuff:<br />
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-I had surgery three weeks ago today. It sucked hairy balls. The gross kind.<br />
-I'm not healing like I should, so I'm on couchrest for an indefinite amount of time. Most of the past three weeks, I've been watching Weeds and buying polish, makeup, music, clothes... Motto is, buy all the online things! I can't drive my sorry ass anywhere and the fam is getting sick of playing chauffeur (I love that word!!) but I don't care, someone is taking me to Sally's today and that's that!<br />
-I ordered the new Bundlemonster 2012 plates and can. not. wait to get stampin'. They should be here in a few days so be ready for a review!<br />
-I will be introducing some different types of posts, some not nail related. I hope to review some new MAC eyeshadows I've purchased recently, and maybe show an EOTD.<br />
-Also, be ready for some hair posts. I have fabulous locks and they're begging to be looked at by someone other than my dog, Baxter. He sleeps with me all day and we often share malts and pillows, but does he appreciate a gorgeous sock bun? No. Not unless it's dipped in BBQ. I'm sure we'll see that at Fashion Week 2032.<br />
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ANYWAY, I love you guys and I can't tell you how much I have missed blogging. I was sporadic before surgery and I may still be for a little while, but I am bored shitless and desperately need some fun in my life. :) I'm currently on a major indie kick (aren't we all?) and I have a few new babies that need to be properly oohhed and aahhed over. I should be getting in some more Once Upon a Polish beauties, too- maybe next week!<br />
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I will never feature a Lynderella on this blog. Nuff said.<br />
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I'm about to pass out but first I'm going to make my brother take me to Sally's. The girls there are so, so sweet. A few of them drove to other stores quite some distance away to pick up a few Summer Neons I missed, so I'm really excited to go get them.<br />
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Also, I think I found a couple HTF lovelies at a dusty nearby. I try to only buy a few at a time or the ladies get creepy on me, so I need to go back. OPI La Paz-itively Hot Matte for example!<br /><br />Cupcakes for everyone.<br />
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<3 Rachael<br />
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<br />Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-83334110707643525512012-06-17T17:37:00.001-07:002012-06-17T17:37:35.074-07:00Hello helloHi everyone :) It's been such a long time since I've posted. I have pictures of fun manis and new polishes and even makeup swatches coming out my ears, but I can't bring myself to sit down and blog about anything right now. Somehow I feel like no matter what I say it just isn't the <i>right </i>thing to say.<br />
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To put it as simply as possible, I'm having some personal issues going on that I need to work out before I'll be back. It will probably be only a few weeks, because I love you guys and already miss reading your sweet comments. I think I'll kick off my "fresh start" with a giveaway. I have a fun little pile of goodies that need new homes.<br />
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If anyone has any questions or concerns, feel free to comment here or email me. I'd love to hear from you :)<br />
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Miss you already! Enjoy your few weeks without me... if you can! muwahaha<br />
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Hello darlings :) This post is long overdue. I've finally gotten my act together and took pictures of everything beauty-related that I purchased (or received) in the month of April.</div>
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<br />Rachael has been a very bad girl.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pantene conditioner, Simple cleansing wipes, Neutrogena facial wash, and Nivea lotion</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: center;">First up, Target spring beauty bag! This was free so it doesn't count. </span><br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OPI Nail Envy, Seche Restore, Mary Kay moisturizer, eos lip balm in Summer Fruit<br /></td></tr>
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Nail Envy... I hadta. This stuff is a miracle worker. Seche Restore for those old half-bottles of top coat that I refuse to throw away. Moisturizer because I'm obsessed with how soft this stuff makes muh face. And eos balm because... OMG no more explanations, I JUST NEEDED IT </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fingerpaints- Flashy, Flecked, Inkblot Blue, 15 Minutes of Frame, Pink Perspective</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Models Own Hed Kandi Disco Heaven, OPI Houston We Have a Purple, OPI Cool in the Pool, OPI Rainbow Connection, Cult Nails My Kind of Cool-Aid and Manipulative. </td></tr>
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need, need, need, need, need, need. nuff said.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OPI Austin-tatious Turquoise, MAC Ice Cream Cake, Jesse's girl... can't remember the name, Lacquer Convention Elphaba</td></tr>
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This is not color accurate. Wtf camera<br />
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again, not color accurate. I swear the Blogger collection has three different colors, unlike the pic- they look identical! lame<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OPI Crown Me Already, DS Shimmer, Pirouette My Whistle, Don't Mess With OPI</td></tr>
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found Shimmer at a dusty... no silver cap. "I changed it, it was dirty." Still gorgeous, but I wish it had the cap!<br />
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found at a dinky little nail supply. It was so messy, I asked if they'd just moved in... "No, we've been here for three years." MY bad<br />
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Hello everyone! Tonight's post is a quick one, but this polish is truly gorgeous. OPI Just Spotted the Lizard from the Spiderman collection is a dupe for Chanel Peridot, and I've always lusted after it. Check out the pics to see the amazing multichrome color change.</div>
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Hellooo perky ones! Today, er, tonight, we have an indie polish you're gonna need ASAP. Truuust me.</div>
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Holy. Crap. This is two coats of Scuttle over one coat of Zoya- Dove. Scuttle is a milky pale grey base filled with black hex, white hex, tiny white hex and a smattering of teensy holo glitters. Dove is identical but glitterless, so it's a perfect base. Scuttle applied perfectly. I did a little fishing for the black glitters just so things would be more uniform, but if you don't mind the beauty of random glitter placement then you can get away with two coats. One coat of SV to top 'er off.</div>
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Scuttle is a handmade polish by Kimberly of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OnceUponAPolish">Once Upon a Polish</a>. Click that link and go check out her other creations- GOO NOOOW. She has lots of Disney themed polishes and you KNOW how I feel about that! Also, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OnceUponAPolish">LIKE </a> her on Facebook! Word has it that she's restocking in a couple weeks. I'm saving up for Flounder, Princess and the Pea, Ursula... ah, I need them all.</div>
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I ordered this polish late one evening and the very next morning Kimberly had processed my order and sent me a tracking number. UH, the girl is good. I received Scuttle four days later, beautifully wrapped in blue bubble wrap and tied up in a gorgeous little gold embossed bag. As my friend <a href="http://fashionfooting.blogspot.com/">Amanda</a> says, presentation is everything, and Kimberly really, really impressed me! Her polishes are $8.50 each and I'd pay more than that for beauties like Scuttle.</div>
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Helllooooo! Last Sunday my family hosted an Alien movie marathon. Not those lame alien movies, either- the legit Sigourney Weaver Alien quadrilogy. (Don't I sound smart? The dudes at our local Nerds R Us store taught me that word)</div>
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and here's Ellen Ripley (Sig Weav. I love her.)</div>
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<br />Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-38067611732461787152012-05-10T19:11:00.000-07:002012-05-10T19:11:40.279-07:00Glittah Sammich!<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hi hi! I've been neglecting you all :( I have swatches galore but I just need time to schedule posts. It's been a shit storm around here! I found out today I need surgery pretty soon. </div>
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This is one coat of CND Stickey base coat and two coats of OPI Don't Touch My Tutu, a lovely milky white from their Ballet Collection. Then I used the dabbing method of OPI Rainbow Connection. I didn't like the glitter distribution on my index finger- too much glitter! I prefer it a little more sparse in a jelly sammich.</div>
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Next, two more coats of Don't Touch My Tutu!</div>
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And then one thick coat of Sv Quick Dry. </div>
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It looks like a Funfetti cake! See what I mean about my index finger? Too much glitter. The two OPIs both had a great formula- DTMT was creamy and had excellent application for a sheer jelly. RC was a glitter... nuff said. </div>
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<br />Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-25610884932200144692012-05-05T19:25:00.000-07:002012-05-05T19:25:10.184-07:00Orly Decades of Dysfunction - StampedHello loves! How are you?<br />
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I'm a terrible blogger. It's been forever since I posted! I don't have a job for the moment, so I will have more time for swatches and posts :) Whee, silver lining!<br />
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Anyway, here's a new polish for you. It's Orly Decades of Dysfunction, from the new Dark Shadows collection. There are four polishes and they're all nice, but I liked this one best. It's a pale pinkish white that went on streaky in one coat and had even coverage in two. I really like this color... It's different, but clean and simple. Of course I couldn't leave it alone, so you get some stamping!<br />
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Stamped with a BM plate and Kleancolor Metallic Sapphire. I loooveee Kleancolor metallics for stamping. Look how bright blue that is! I had been planning an Autism Awareness mani, and thought this fit the bill even though it's a little late. The stamp kinda looks like ribbons from this angle :) </div>
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<br />Rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611814309389635608noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100038458719799464.post-48181714053554957972012-04-27T23:39:00.001-07:002012-04-27T23:39:09.250-07:00MAC Ice Cream... Cupcake?Hi everyone! Hope you had a wonderful day!<br />
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I did this mani earlier this week, and got tons of compliments on it. I was pretty proud! Let's jump right to the pics tonight instead of my rambling, shall we?<br />
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This is two coats of MAC Ice Cream Cake. On my ring fingers I did accent nails... cupcakes :)<br />
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"Frosting" and lines were done in Sally Hansen Whirlwind White. I used a dotting tool for the sprinkles in Zoya Pippa (yellow) and Mira (purple), and China Glaze Secret Peri-Wink-le (blue). I dabbed on some Poshe and stuck the little heart rhinestone on top. Topped all of that off with a healthy coat of SV.</div>
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Not great formula on ICC. I love the color and the name, so it'll be stashed, but it chipped horribly within 24 hours. The cupcakes were cute though :) I'm pleased with this mani!<br />
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<br />I have a massive haul post coming soon. Hopefully it'll shock me into submission. I've ordered 3 indie polishes in the past 2 days, plus the Zoya blogger collection, and a birchbox... ahh. CRAP.<br />
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