Jesse's Girl Giveaway!

I almost forgot to let you amazing readers know that I partnered with Jesse's Girl to have a FANTASTIC giveaway that includes an iPad Mini!

You have until the 21st to enter, so DO IT NOW!

Grand Prize (1):

 - iPad Mini (16gb, WiFi model): http://store.apple.com/us/buy-ipad/ipad-mini/16gb-space-gray-wifi

Retail Value $299

Runner Up Prizes (10):

Jesse's Girl/JulieG Gift Pack including the following items:

 - 2x Black Liquid Eyeliner

 - 2x Dark Brown Liquid Eyeliner

 - 1x Eyeshadow Primer

 - 10x Pure Pigment Eye Dust (assorted colors)

 - 3x Perfect Pair Lipsticks (1 each shade)

 - 3x Perfect Pair Nail Colors (1 each shade)

 - 1x Compact Mirror

Retail Value: $110.87

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Jesse's Girl Satins Collection

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The first new Limited Edition polishes in the Jesse's Girl line since August 2011 are here! They are available on their website now, and will be in Rite Aid stores that carry Jesse's Girl Cosmetics.

JulieG Cruise Collection on Groupon!

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YAY! I had a little birdie tell me that the new JulieG Cruise collection was going to be on Groupon and now here they are!  For the next week, you can purchase all 6, SHIPPED (in the USA) for $12.99. That's a fantastic deal.

Edit: Yesterday when I went to check out, the price was $12.99 with free shipping. This morning, I was shown shipping was $2.99 but no tax. Right now I was showing shipping of $2.99 and tax of 99 cents. So it's not $12.99 shipped - there is shipping and tax based on your location.

The fantastically love Leslie from work/play/polish provided all the swatches and a review on her blog - in case you wanted to see more but don't let this deal sell out before you get yours!

The Groupon Link is my affiliate link where I will earn $10 in "Groupon Bucks" if you click my link, subscribe to Groupon and make your first purchase.

JulieG Frosted Gum Drops Holiday

Texture has been all the rage in 2013 but one thing that has kept me from buying all the polish is the price. Not the case with JulieG Frosted Gum Drops by Jesse's Girl Cosmetics!  This holiday season, they are coming out with 6 more jewel toned shades and the price? Only $3.99 each. They just recently held a pre-sale on their website where all 6 was only $20.01 but sadly that ended on Friday.

So where else can you find these awesome polishes? Rite Aid stores.

Shout out to the amazing photography and hand modeling done by Leslie Henry of work/play/polish. I got to meet her this summer and she's an absolute inspiration to me in the blogging world. 

Let's see the polish!

Gift of Gold

Ho Ho Ho

Mistletoe

Silver Bells

Sleigh Ride

Sugar Plum Fairy

If you see them, get them. Don't question me.

#31DC2013 Day 2: Orange Nails

Happy Labor Day to all my USA friends! I literally spent the day doing labor, but what can you do.  Today's challenge was "orange nails" and I had a hard time finding an orange in my stash that I wanted to wear today!

I ended up going with the Jesse's Girl JulieG Beauty Guru as my base. This was part of the original JulieG launch before they got their own bottles.  I started with Cult Nails Get It on for my base coat, 2 coats of polish and Cult Nails Wicked Fast as my top coat.  Then I tried to get overly ambitious with my ORLY Instant Artist water-based paints in Crisp White. I'm one of the new Nail Art Society Nail Art Gurus and these ORLY Instant Artist water-based paints will be in the new box that is coming out. I promise to write more about that later - but I have to say it was really easy to use.

Day 2.

Trying to use my new point-and-shoot camera. It's a Canon PowerShot A4000. I bought this to replace my beloved PowerShot A2000 which broke on the bottom earlier this year.

I think every thing went well until I got to my pointer finger and then I got crazy and it was bad.  But hey, working on it just means I have somewhere to go up!

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Rite Aid Glam Camp!

I am so proud to announce that PolishGalore has once again been allowed the opportunity to work with Jesse's Girl Cosmetics in the 2012 Rite Aid's Glam Camp!

Last year, we did a water marble and this year we worked on the Galaxy manicure and had a bonus on how to remove Glitter Polishes.


I haven't seen the booklet this year yet but it will great on my wall (haha)!  I'm hoping to get both framed this year to place in my office.  THANK YOU AGAIN to Jesse's Girl!

Jesse's Girl Cosmetics at Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2012

I love Jesse's Girl Cosmetics.  There is something really special about a company that is all about bringing quality cosmetics at a great price.  I love the high pigmented, easy applied, long wearing, unique nail polishes but did you know that they also have lipglosses, liquid lipstick, eyeshadows, eye dusts, and more?  Oh yes.


Coming up in the following year are new lipglosses- as you can see below!  Also, instead of a normal doe foot applicator, these come with a mini brush (like MAC Lipglass) for easier application.

Oh, those glowing things on the end?  Yeah, it's their new "Glowstick" lipgloss.

Jesse's Girl is also planning 12 new lipsticks but they were not available for showing at Cosmoprof.


Also coming up is a new eye palette.

The price on that thing?  $4.99.  Yep.  They will also be coming up with 6 combos of three eyeshadows (think Smashbox Photo Op trios).


I was really excited about this last item coming out.  I didn't get a photo of the prototype but it's a waterproof eyeliner in an airless canister that clicks when it's closed.  No more uncapped eyeliner being smooshed in your purse anymore!  Best part?  It's a SUPER fine pen-like tip from Japan which can go from super fine to thick without any issues.  No crazy liquid, no chalkiness...  what was amazing was as soon as I applied it, it was dry.

YouTube guru and nail polish creator, JulieG was there with her current line.  My lips are zipped on what's coming up new in the world of JulieG, but let me just say it's COOL.  I did get to take a picture with her and let me tell you, this woman is seriously amazingly sweet.  (Special thanks to Polarbelle for the picture!)

That's all for today!  Make sure you keep watching for more amazing things from Jesse's Girl in your Rite Aid next month.  Hint: It has to do with Jesse's Girl nail polish, something "glam"orous, and yours truly's nails!

JulieG Collection by Jesse's Girl Cosmetics

I'm so happy to finally be able to talk about the JulieG line of nail polish from Jesse's Girl Cosmetics!  I got the opportunity to meet JulieG (JulieG713 on YouTube) last year at CosmoProf Las Vegas and she is such a sweet girl.  As for the line itself, the polishes are fab, and I'll be posting reviews soon.  Be sure to check out the product descriptions... because I wrote them!  I also provided some of the recent photography on Jesse's Girl's Facebook page (nature yo!) and it also appeared in Women's World Daily.  ^_^  (Super proud of myself, haha.)


BONUS!  I received this information directly from Jesse's Girl:

• We will also be selling the entire 27 shade collection as a single set...Retail VALUE $108....selling on website for $82! ....a $26 SAVINGS if purchased as a set.
• For the ENTIRE month of APRIL .... to celebrate the launch of JulieG we have a coupon code for 15% off ALL website orders (OMGJULIEG4) - works on even the 27 shade set (brings cost to $69.70 or $2.58 per bottle AND our usual FREE DOMESTIC shipping).
• While this launched on JesseGirlCosmetics.com on April 2, you won't be able to find in Rite Aid stores until the middle/end of April.

Please enjoy the following press release (all images courtesy of Jesse's Girl).  Additionally, you can watch JulieG's video about the line here:

Introducing…NEW JulieG Collection!

by Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics

Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics is proud to announce the newest addition to their line of nail enamels, the JulieG Collection. This line of 27 high intensity nail colors was designed and inspired by top beauty vlogger Julie Gutierrez (JulieG713 on YouTube). With a variety of shades, from girly pinks to electric blues, there’s something for everyone. And at drugstore prices, you can rock trendy, fashion-forward nails at any budget!


A self-proclaimed girly-girl and self-taught makeup and nail artist, in 2008 Julie began filming makeup and nail tutorials on YouTube from her bedroom and has since reached a global audience of over 100 million views. Her videos range from colorful makeup looks to edgy nail designs and even fashion tips during the weekly “Fashion Friday” segment.


JulieG Collection (SRP: $3.99) is available at select Rite Aid stores and www.jessesgirlcosmetics.com.


JulieG Collection Shades:

• 9 to 5 (peach)
• Bikini (bright pink)
• Birthday Suit (light pink)
• Butterflies & Rosebuds (deep shimmery purple)
• Cherry on Top (classic red)
• Chic Cipro (nude)
• Cupcakes & Castles (shimmery light pink)
• Dance in the Dark (navy blue)
• Dream in Pretty (pink purple)
• Elegant Edge (maroon)
• Fairytale (lavender)
• Fierce & Fab (neon purple)
• Gelato in Venice (mint green)
• Julie’s Fave (coral)
• Kickin’ It (metallic blue)
• Mermaid’s Tale (shimmery blue green)
• Metallic Heels (metallic gold)
• My Private Palace (neutral shimmer)
• My Horoscope Says (metallic fuchsia)
• Oh Em Gee! (hot pink)
• Passion (metallic purple)
• Peep Toe Pumps (magenta)
• Pink Tiara (shimmery rose pink)
• Royal Rebel (metallic purple)
• Stiletto (taupe)
• Summer Island (shimmery neon green)
• Sunset Kiss (shimmery red)

For more information on the JulieG Collection or Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics please visit www.jessesgirlcosmetics.com

NOTDs Posts

While I work on cranking out some awesome new polishes from brands like NCLA and Jesse's Girl Cosmetics, I wanted to share some of the recent "Nails of the Day" posts that I've been wearing to work.

7 March:  I wish I remembered what these color were.  I know that the white was a China Glaze older color and the pink was an OPI color.  I really don't care for French manicures but I was on my way to a job interview and needed something quick and classic.  It was cured with Seche Ultra V - UV Activated Top Coat and an older CND UV lamp.  I had this done by my manicurist locally who shapes my nails & cleans up my cuticles.

12 March:  I don't remember what hot pink I used here as a base (this is why I write things down normally!) but the glitter tips was from Mattése Elite Mon Amour.  You'll see a review of that later - promise!

18 March:  Here is butterLONDON Knackered which I had a hard time buying when I saw it on blogs.  No one seemed to show it in the best light - and honestly I don't feel like I am either.  I layered this over one coat of Sephora black (the general small bottles that they sell - I got mine for $1).  I really do love all that's going on here - the multichromed purple and green, the microglitter that almost seems holographic.  Love.

19 March:  From the Capitol Colours collection, China Glaze Fast Track was a great office nude with just a hint of shimmer from the microglitter particles.  You'll see a full review on this later.

20 March:  I bought a gram of SpectraFlair pigment from PaisleyPolish1 on Etsy.  Unfortunately, I apparently bought her last gram because the shop is currently closed.  I put about 4 small spoonfuls (using a nail stick) into a half bottle of Seche Vite, added some thinner (because my Seche was getting thick) and some BB ballz to be able to shake the mix up.  I'll have more of a post later but this is 1 coat of the SpectraFlair top coat over China Glaze Sea Spray.

23 March:  I'm really happy and excited about this manicure.  I used a base coat of Sephora black and then 2 coats of Shades of the Season "white" - a color that I picked up from cvs/Pharmacy over the winter break.  It was in a big tube of polishes and as you can see, the glitter shows up either as green or blue depending on the light.

26 March:  I can't believe I've never done a post on Cult Nails Iconic!  I've had it forever but just hadn't put it on.  The flakes get a bit lost in the red base, but it was still a great manicure.

29 March:  Finally I have the new JulieG Gelato in Venice, the new line of nail polish from Jesse's Girl Cosmetics.  This is a mint green creme that reminds me a lot of mint chocolate chip (minus the chocolate chips!).  Oddly enough I only had gelato once in Venice but it wasn't mint - I think it was strawberry.

1 April:  While opening the dryer to get my sheets out, I did this.  Granted this is my right hand but my nails have been getting in the way of my typing and other daily activities so super nubbins I go.

I haven't decided what color to put on my super nubbins but I'm almost thinking of neon.  Neon and nubbins work for me.  :]


Hope you've enjoyed my NOTD!  If you follow me on Instagram (PolishGalore), you've seen all these already, and sometimes I post them on Twitter as well!  :]

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

NOTD: 3 January 2012

Many moons ago, Nailene sent me a great press kit that had lots of stickers and some glue, and lots of PERFECT tips - french polish guides.  (Dearest Melissa, I'm sorry this got stuck on my shelf and never used!)


As much as I loved Fashion Friday by itself, I decided that I wanted to make it even more funky, so I put down some of the tip guides and added a coat of Jesse's Girl Girls Night Out (also from the JulieG collection).  For my middle finger, I laid the guide sideways and made the dot freehand.  Obviously I didn't let it dry long enough and that's why you see smearing.  I topped the nails with CND Air Dry.

As you see, I'm not an expert at nail art, but these guides do help you make some crisp lines!  I'm definitely happy with it.  I need to really look at all these other items that were in the bag because there are some cute stickers - a quick way to add instant glam to any manicure.


Nailene has a "Where to Buy" located on their website.  You can like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.


You can visit Jesse's Girl on their website, Like them on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter. 

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Jesse's Girl Fashion Friday

I wanted a fun color to wear, so I decided to grab the Jesse's Girl Fashion Friday from the JulieG collection.  This is a happy red purplish creme.  I used a base of Duri Rejuvacote, 2 coats of polish and a top of CND Air Dry.  Formula was smooth.

Hello sun!  See what I mean about it being such a happy little creme!  It's almost a throwback to an 80s fuchsia, or maybe I'm just making all that up.  Works for me either way.

In the shade, this color reminds me a little of Color Club Mrs. Robinson except this is definitely not a matte finish and not as neon.  Still, always good to look for twins/dupes!

Finally indoors with the flash and this is a hot color as far hitting the camera flash and just being super bright.  I know I'll wear it in the future, but this is one of those where I have to be in the mood for something "loud".


The JulieG Collection is a limited edition collection available at Rite Aid stores starting Labor Day weekend and will be available online at Jesse's Girl Cosmetic's website.  They retail for $3.99 each ($1 more than the original core line).

You can visit Jesse's Girl on their website, Like them on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter. 

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Jesse's Girl All Things Girly

Bouncing back a bit to the JulieG Collection from Jesse's Girl Cosmetics - this is All Things Girly, a peach creme that to me, just says Julie.  It's such a happy color!  I had just gotten a manicure the morning before, and decided to start using Rejuvacote by Duri, religiously.  It's a nail growth system that my nail tech uses every time I see her (about once a month).  I used 2 coats of polish and topped it with CND Air Dry.

So, I had icky weather but there's a bit of sun out there!  While this is not a neon, it is a happy bright color.

I actually prefer this color in the shade!  It's a nice color that I think goes well with my skin (no lobster red hands!)  Sadly, I did find the formula to be a bit streaky, although it doesn't look bad in the final pictures.

Go inside, add the flash, and my camera goes nuts.  It wouldn't focus and every picture made this color look neon.  I give up, but at least you can enjoy the outcome.  

he JulieG Collection is a limited edition collection available at Rite Aid stores and online at Jesse's Girl Cosmetic's website.  They retail for $3.99 each ($1 more than the original core line).

You can visit Jesse's Girl on their website, Like them on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Jesse's Girl Stiletto

Jesse's Girl Cosmetics has partnered with JulieG from YouTube to create the JulieG Collection!  Today I have Stiletto, a purplish grey (promise!) with some light silver shimmer in it.  It's kind of like a putty grey but you'll see in a bit that there is some dusty purple in it.


I used a base coat of Zoya Get Even, 2 coats of Stiletto and a top of nubar Diamont.  The formula was nice and smooth, but I did feel like the brush was a little on the thin side for me... sometimes I feel a little spoiled by the OPI Pro-Wide brush because I have a lot of OPI's here (to swatch!).

Oh yes, I'm back to super nubbins.  :[  I broke 3 nails over the course of a day, including my middle finger way down under the free edge (ow).  Super nubbins make me look like I have baby hands!  So as you can see, there is a slight shimmer but it's a lovely grey at the same time.  I haven't watched all of Julie's videos to know why she called this Stiletto, but it's a very interesting color!

In the shade, the shimmer is shown in the bottle but lost on the nail (go figure).

Indoors with the flash, you start to see the shimmer a bit again but overall just the lovely dusty color of the polish.


Now when I was appling Stiletto, I immediately thought it looked like deborah lippmann's Waking Up In Vegas so I pulled out my handy dandy nail sticks that I've been working on (see this post from More Nail Polish to see what I'm talking about) to check it out.

Close, but not quite!  Waking Up In Vegas (stick 185 on the left) is more light grey than Stiletto (stick 177 on the right) where you can start to see that purple grey that I originally mentioned at the top of this post.  This is why nail sticks are SO handy for me.  I don't have to paint my nails with each color anymore, just look at my spreadsheet, pull the sticks, and check it out!  #winning


The JulieG Collection is a limited edition collection available at Rite Aid stores starting Labor Day weekend and will be available online at Jesse's Girl Cosmetic's website (not available yet).  They retail for $3.99 each ($1 more than the original core line).

You can visit Jesse's Girl on their website, Like them on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Rite Aid's Glam Camp Presents Jesse's Girl Cosmetics!

So you know how I hinted at the super secret beauty project a couple of weeks back?  Now it's live!


Jesse's Girl Cosmetics invited me to take some photographs and feature a water marbling look using their products for Rite Aid's "Glam Camp" website and Glam Book.

Glam Products page - there are my nails!

Jesse's Girl's page with my nails & my water marble!

If I get a chance to get a copy of the actual Glam Book (probably in October), I'll be sure to show everyone, and the actual Water Marbling tutorial will hopefully be posted on Jesse's Girl's website or I'll scan in the page here (or something - heh).  The Glam Book is being distributed to some 200,000 subscribers which is SO awesome for me.  I haven't done anything this big in print since I worked with Teen People as a teenager!  Thank you Jesse's Girl and thanks to all who support PolishGalore!


Bonus picture - here is the completed water marble :)  Colors used: Wham Bam, Crush and Spring Break from the core line.

Jesse's Girl Pixie Dust

The final eye dust from Jesse's Girl is Pixie Dust, a very sparse white with gold running in it.  It's no where near as opaque as Angelic from yesterday, but it's still a very pretty color to have.

In the shade, the gold is lost completely but you can at least tell that there is plenty of white in there.  Still not an opaque color but no fall out either.

Jesse's Girl sells for $4.99 a piece online or at Rite Aid stores. You can visit Jesse's Girl on their website, Like them on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me using store credit for external work I provided.  For more information, please read this post.