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Nails, Life, and more nails. Not so much a nail polish obsession, but more of a nail care obsession. Striving for perfection .... always a work in progress.
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Minty Comparison

Comparison time! A few minty pastel blue/green colors:China Glaze - For AudreyEssie - Mint Candy AppleElf - Blue MistRevlon - MintedIllamasqa - NomadClearly Illamasqua is the sore thumb. I had to giv...

21 may 12 1 person likes this

Backhanded Happy Mothers Day

There are many things I love about my Mom. First, the fact she hates being called "mother" so I reserve it for times I want to get under her skin (or for shits and giggles).I also love that s...

13 may 12

Beat the system!

I never understood why the directions on some nail treatments called for an extra coat everyday or every other day. Are you suggesting your miracle juice is able to penetrate through the layer (or fo...

08 may 12 1 person likes this

Glossybox USA

There seems to be an influx in cosmetic monthly subscription services. One such type of service not yet available in the US, until now, is Glossybox. This one seems to be more geared toward higher en...

07 may 12 1 person likes this

Nothing to see here, just flashing my balls

Ive been playing around with Illamasquas Human Fundamentalism Collection (what a mouth full). Since my last post and video, I have created a few more eye looks. Here are a few pictures, old and new.&...

03 may 12 1 person likes this

I cant stop taking pictures

I havent loved a manicure quite like this in a while.  You know the type you just keep taking pictures of even though each one turns out exactly the same.DOTS!!  Actually, my first dots eve...

29 apr 12 1 person likes this

The thing about topcoats

I guess first things first. Whats the point of topcoat?The use of a topcoat provides enhancing qualities to a basic manicure. First, it provides extra shine, thus resulting in a very attractive clean...

25 apr 12 1 person likes this

Im just buying time.

Lets be real, Ive been a bit busy. While I work on a more substantial post, here is some spam!!!If you dont own China Glaze - Cowgirl Up YOU NEED TO.I mean LOOK.Its amaze-balls, correction ...cowgirl...

16 apr 12

Red Flag

I am a big advocate in research, education and knowledge of all things nails. Actually all beauty products. Ive never been one to buy things on a whim. I think this is a consequence of my own frugaln...

07 apr 12

Effie told me to do it

I saw Hunger Games last night. Armed with the new Illamasqua Fundamental Palette, I now understand Effie Trinket.The goodies ...Illamasqua: Nail Varnish - NomadPrecision Ink - ScribeIntense Lipgloss ...

01 apr 12

Illamasqua Human Fundamentalism ... Intro

While I play/write about these new goodies, please enjoy the following intro video to a few of the products in the Human Fundamentalism Collection.  As you will notice, my one cat was going bana...

27 mar 12

Hangover Cure

Seeing as how it is the day after St. Patricks Day you are either nauseated from seeing so much green or ... just plain nauseated.  Out of respect for the latter (and my own laziness) today I pr...

18 mar 12

Black and White

Guys!  For some reason I am really happy today.  Do you know how I know?  Because I can do this ...Work in progressHaving desire or creativity has been a struggle of late.  At lea...

14 mar 12

Revelation!

I had a thought yesterday!  The kind that forced steam out of my ears.  Growing up as a FOB, many of the things that happened during my first few years in America didnt make much sense.&nbs...

08 mar 12

Blending ... not just for makeup.

I dont know what it is about round/oval nails on my hands that just seems off.  They seem to look elegant at some angles, while other times Im just like, "what is going on here?"  I...

28 feb 12

Why Revlon Why?!

Things happen.  I understand.  I will let this one slide ...Ive bought Revlon Royal several times.  Simply put, it is amazing <--- the most overused word out there I know, but my vo...

23 feb 12

Round Round Baby ...

You spin me right, round baby, right round.  Video time!  How to shape your nails into a round/oval from a square/squoval.A few links first in case you missed the series:X-Files Post and Vi...

18 feb 12 1 person likes this

My fav way to swatch lipstick

Cats are useful.Can we say this is a tramp stamp? Or is that reserved for something else?How convenient, a nail and lip swatch AND my "oops, Im sorry cat" face. Dermelect - Makeover, 3 coatsM...

16 feb 12 1 person likes this

Ooo colored nail treatments

The 4th hour of the today show the can be really ridiculous entertaining.Morning boozing ... yes Hoda and Kathie Lee have the market cornered.The other day I happen to be watching and caught a segmen...

14 feb 12

Remember that time I had yellow nails forever?

I love to laugh ... especially at myself.  I would like to share the giggles.A while back I had yellow nails for what seemed like forever.  I was dancing around that topic here and here.Fin...

09 feb 12

If your Walmart is jacked up

Sometimes its hard to find special polishes when the stores in your neck of the woods are polluted ... ehm ... Walmart.Take Pure Ice - Heart Breaker ...Here pictured over Maybelline - Grey-T GlamourB...

04 feb 12 1 person likes this

Eww ... gross ... I hate you.

WONK! Not cute.  Do not adjust your screens.  This is not a broken nail.  Rather a really ugly curving to the nail.  I wish I could beat it out of me, but that simply doesnt work....

29 jan 12

A lazy week for my nails

What happens when you combine pretty nail polish with laziness ... a mani that just wont die.Day 1Revlon - Pink Chiffon3 coats, maybe 4. Perhaps it was the coffee talking, but I had some issues with ...

24 jan 12 1 person likes this

Je ne sais quoi

Some polishes just have IT, you know that little bit of something special.Here is one I adore:Great googly moogly!Isnt she a bute!Essie - Urban Express*sigh*Id like to thank a Long Island dusty for t...

20 jan 12

Mystery Solved!

I think ...First, let me remind you of the mystery: I really did not do justice to this polish in the last post because it was a quick and dirty swatch.So, let me try again.Dang mama, that is hot! Ju...

18 jan 12

Dont be a square ...

Then again, why not?!  Go grab your favorite nail file for shaping and try it!  I have a long series on nail filing and shaping and am starting to do the video versions.  Here are the ...

12 jan 12 1 person likes this

Help Please!

*In my best Robert Stack voice* ... This is a true story, from the files of Unsolved Mysteries.  What you are about to see is not a news broadcast.  Join me.  Perhaps maybe you can hel...

06 jan 12

Trind Nail Balsam

A while ago, I was given a bottle of Trind Nail Balsam to review.  Before I go into that, Id like to say a few words about the company.  I first heard of Trind from one of my readers about ...

03 jan 12 1 person likes this

Video version of me cutting you

A while back I made a post about hang nails and how to trim them.  That post can be found here.  Last night I made a video about it!  Want to see?!&amp;lt;p&amp;gt; &amp;amp...

31 dec 11

Happy Holidays!

How about some spam to go along with the season?!?!My newest addition ...China Glaze - Crystal BallEverything I imagined and more! :DOPI - Funny Bunny topped withFinger Paints - Asylum Reminds me of ...

26 dec 11

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