Eggies

I attempted to play with the fish egg beads I got at Dollar Tree. They actually lasted OK for about a day and a half, but then basically peeled off. Weird. Oh well. I may attempt this again today if I am feeling ambitious.

Sorry this picture isn't that good and that there is a shadow, but you get the idea I guess.

Dolla Tree Score

Yeah, I said "dolla."

Wanna fight about it?

I found these at my local Dollar Tree today and obviously they were $1:

These are like mini (and I mean mini) fish eggie type of beads. They are super cute, but frankly look like they are gonna be super messy, but we shall see.

Close-up of fish eggies

These are glittery type shape thingies. Some are hearts, some are stars and some are flowery-shaped and still others are just hex-shaped.

Same as above closer-up

If I'm feeling adventurous tonight, I may try the fish eggie ones. We shall see. Wish me luck!

Happy 5th of July

How weird is it to have a holiday like the 4th in the middle of the week? I guess it gives folks a chance to both party on the day of and then party again on the weekend. I'm not much for parties, but I'll take a vodka and cranberry (or six) from time to time.

Since I purchased the Take Wing collection from Color Club the other day, I decided to use  the most patriotic color in the bunch for my 4th of July mani.

This is "Sky High"

Sorry for the bad shape of my cuticles :( Pulling weeds in the garden does a number on the nails fo sho.

Anywho, I liked this color - this was my first experience with the brand and I liked the formula. It was a bit more sheer than I had expected it to be. I think I used three coats and Seche Vite topcoat. You can still see the nail through it, though, but I like it. I have another from the collection called "Metamorphosis" on my toes, but I don't think that anyone wants to see my wonky feet.

Yikes - it's been way too long

Sorry for my lack of posting - I know - I suck. I've just not had the inspiration I guess - plus my nails were wrecked and I was waiting for them to grow back!
I do have a find I wanted to post. In an effort to de-stress, I went to one of my fave stores - Burlington - today. I bought way too many shoes as well as some jewelry, but wanted to post my nail find.

Color Club's "take wing" collection! Whoot! The whole bloody thing was $7.99. I saw ONE bottle at Rite Aid for $4.99, so yeah, I think I gots me a good deal.

"Take Wing"

Here's the tag from the back

My store also had a full set of the metallics - which I resisted and also sets of 4 smaller bottles for $3.99 (I think that's what it was).

Happy Friday!

It's Friday yet again - yay! And tomorrow's Cinco de Mayo. Someone better buy me tacos.

The other day I did my nails with Sinful Colors Rise and Shine and did my ring finger with Rise and Shine w/ a topcoat of Nail Junkie. I also have the Rise and Shine and Nail Junkie on my toes. I love glitter!

When I first applied Rise and Shine I was surprised that it dried to a satiny-matte finish. Weird for a polish called Rise and Shine, but I digress. The color is a tealish-green color more going toward green than blue. It also has the slightest shimmer to it, even though it's satiny-matte. Weird again. You have to look super hard to see the shimmer. You may need a microscope for it. The formula was a bit thick - I had to load up the brush a lot for it to show up. I did two coats of it for the photos below.

I love the Nail Junkie glitter. It's got as far as I can tell green, blue, silver and gold glitter in it in a tealish colored base. This may be one of my fave glitters ever. It looks super good with the Rise and Shine.

Here are the pics:

The bottles. This was taken with the flash.

With the flash

Without the flash



Sun Safety!

Taking a bit of a break from nails today - mostly because I have not had a chance to polish them today. Anywho, I picked up Sephora's Sun Safety Kit and am sooo excited to use it this summer. I will probably have a chance to use something from it tomorrow as I am going to be outside for a bit. The only trouble is deciding on which product to use. For those not familiar, the Sun Safety kit for this year is a 17-piece kit of several sunscreen and tanning products. I have never picked up one before so that's why I'm so excited about it.

It's $30 at Sephora, but all of the profits go to the Skin Cancer Foundation, which I think is neato. The retail value is $193! Sold! It says it's a 17-piece kit, but really it's 19 because the brush for the mineral veil is included as well as a fab train case (which I really needed anyway for my overflow of makeup).

Here's a complete list (mind you - these products are small in size):
-Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42 PA+++
- Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15
- Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer SPF 15 with Dermaxyl Complex
- Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Defense Moisture Lotion SPF 30
- Ole Henriksen Protect The Truth SPF 50+ Sunscreen
- Philosophy Hope Oil-Free SPF 30
- Boscia Oil-free Daily Hydration SPF 15
- St. Tropez Gradual Tan
- Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 PA+++
- Supergoop! SPF 30+ Everyday UV Lotion for Face and Body Cream Oil-free
- Origins VitaZing SPF 15
- Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15
- Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 25 Mineral Veil and brush
- Sephora Collection Age Defy Moisture Cream SPF 15
- Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 60 PA +++
- Kate Somerville Somerville 360° Face Self Tanning Pad
- TanTowel Classic Self-Tan Towelette for Face & Body

I gotta say that I'm super excited to try the St. Tropez and the Tan Towel. I am also excited to try the BB from Dr. Jart - haven't tried a BB yet. I also want to use the Photo Finish. I use Avon's primer now and like it, but always wanted to try the Photo Finish. I already know I love Mineral Veil. I doubt I'll use the tiny brush included. That brush seems better suited for blush or something. I have to say I have never heard of Supergoop! before. I guess that's what kits are all about - trying new things. I am kind of wary of the self-tanning face pad, though. Sounds scary.

Here are pictures:

I just love the packaging - it is on all four sides of the train case! Cute!

Another side of the case. I really am looking forward to trying the Fresh Sugar balm. My upper lip always gets burnt at baseball games!

The complete collection out of the box

These are the tanning supplies. St. Tropez!! Yay!!

Think Pink!

Decided to go with subtle pink nails for over the weekend. This may be coming off today, although it is wearing well. I put it on Friday night and it still looks good today.

This is two (or three) coats of Sinful Colors "Easy Going" with one coat of Sinful Colors "Pinky Glitter" (clever name) over it. Seche Vite is the topcoat. I was excited that Walgreens had this brand for 99 cents last week so I bought five! They are usually only $1.99, which is still a steal, but 99 cents is even better! I love the Pinky Glitter color - it has a pink base with larger irridecent glitters and smaller glittery flecks. It is soooo pretty. I just like looking at the bottle!