I recently had two more posts over at Beauty Debutante - one on a tanning lotion and another you've seen here on Polish Galore... a neutral nail polish ^_^ Please feel free to read, comment, share, and most of all, enjoy!
Dermelect Launchpad Nail Strengthener Follow Up
8.23.2010
I've been under a lot of stress these past 30 days, including three very bad breaks to my nails that couldn't have been avoided. However, as a whole, my nails were definitely stronger than normal. I didn't have any problems with chipping or splitting but I can't say that they grew any faster - which wasn't a claim of the company anyway. Overall, I am happy with this product as far as a strengthener, but I don't feel that I would replace my base coat completely just yet.
Dermelect Cosmeceuticals products are available on their website [official website].
Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
CSN Giveaway #2
8.22.2010
CSN has selected me as a CSN Preferred Blogger (wee!) so I have another $40 gift certificate to giveaway. Again, this is open to only US and Canadian readers (sorry friends!).
Since I bought the house, I've been debating what to do, room by room. My first big room to tackle is the dining room, and I'm still deciding on paint colors before I go for decorations. Now, David Bromstad (whom I LOVE) from HGTV's 1st Design Star and now the host of Color Splash, would probably disagree with me, especially since decorations is where you spend your money - paint is relatively cheap.
I just recently placed my first order with CSN using the gift certificate that I won from Niki from Polish on Digital Paper and purchased a lovely canvas print of the beach that I'm thinking of hanging in my bathroom. It should be here in about a week, so I'll let you know how I liked it. ^_^
Fill me out! This time, I am requiring that users put their Google Friend Connect ID. You must be a follower to join this giveaway. The giveaway starts today: 22 August and ends 30 August at midnight GMT.
Since I bought the house, I've been debating what to do, room by room. My first big room to tackle is the dining room, and I'm still deciding on paint colors before I go for decorations. Now, David Bromstad (whom I LOVE) from HGTV's 1st Design Star and now the host of Color Splash, would probably disagree with me, especially since decorations is where you spend your money - paint is relatively cheap.
I just recently placed my first order with CSN using the gift certificate that I won from Niki from Polish on Digital Paper and purchased a lovely canvas print of the beach that I'm thinking of hanging in my bathroom. It should be here in about a week, so I'll let you know how I liked it. ^_^
Fill me out! This time, I am requiring that users put their Google Friend Connect ID. You must be a follower to join this giveaway. The giveaway starts today: 22 August and ends 30 August at midnight GMT.
This giveaway is now closed
Barielle Style in Argyle
8.21.2010
Oh, is it fall yet? Since I started blogging, I've noticed myself looking at women's hands and feet for their nail polish and one thing I've noticed is that I'm a little tired of pink. That being said, I have TONS of pink polish, but that's another story. Barielle has just released their Fall 2010 Collection titled "Style in Argyle", an autumn apparel-inspired polish. Now while I don't actually own any argyle, I do like the way it looks.
The collection includes the following colors:
Cashmere or Loose Me is a soft brown with copper pearl
Tight Knit is a purple brown creme
Aura Angora is a royal gold creme
Unraveled Rust is a burnt rust creme
Wool You Marry Me? is a plum brown creme and
Cowl of the Wild is a mushroom taupe creme.
Taupe is HOT this fall, I would definitely recommend that one. Aura Angora was a surprise to me - a royal gold? It's a break from the bright neon yellows we saw this summer, but I'm wondering if it will be "warm" enough for fall.
Barielle is big 3 free and something I hadn't noticed before on their releases, it is pregnancy safe. Not that I'm pregnant (or planning on getting that way until my son is like... 10 haha), but it's good to know which companies can state that. ^_^
Urban Decay Book Of Shadows III: Urban Decay Hearts NYC
Aside from nail polish, I'm absolutely in love with eye shadow, more specifically, Urban Decay [official website]. On top of owning 12 of their pigments, a Stardust (Retrograde), a Deluxe (Sting), and all 3 tints of Urban Decay Primer Potion (Original, Sin and Eden), I also have 5 of their boxes - Eyeshadow Ammo Shadow Box, Deluxe Shadow Box, Sustainable Shadow Box, Book of Shadows II and yes, I own the NAKED palette too. I've been following them both on Facebook and Twitter and have some exciting news about their new Book of Shadows III: Urban Decay Hearts NYC.
First the actual press release:
On Saturday, August 28th, from 1-9pm, Urban Decay’s Eric Jimenez, Worldwide Retail Sales Director & International Make-Up Artist, is introducing Book of Shadows Vol. III, at Sephora’s infamous Times Square locale (1500 Broadway, #304, New York, NY 10036). A tribute to NYC, for a one day, sneak-peek event, only 1,000 pieces of the limited-edition Book of Shadows Vol. III will be available for purchase exclusively at this store, on a first come first served basis. Eric and his team of ‘A-List’ artists are offering makeovers as well as sharing tips and tricks created specifically for the NYC non-stop, glam-and-go lifestyle. Get ready to camp out! The coveted palette doesn’t even launch on UrbanDecay.com until after Labor Day, and will not be available in-store at Macy’s, Sephora, and Ulta, until October 1st! The first 200 die-hard Urban Decay fans will receive a limited-edition Urban Decay t-shirt with their consultation. Tell your boss you are taking a ‘face’ day! Secure your place in line to get Urban Decay’s Book of Shadows Vol. III before anyone else in the world!
When: Saturday, August 28th
1 – 9PM
Where: Sephora Times Square
1500 Broadway, #304
New York, NY 10036
I'm not near New York and I already saw it would cost me $226 for a flight there (which heck is ALMOST worth it, haha) but maybe one of my readers will be lucky enough to go and be there!
I also received promo pictures from Urban Decay of this awesome book.
Some of the colors are re-releases but overall, I'm pretty happy with the selection. Also included are the 24/7 Eyeliner pencils in Zero (black) and Ransom (purple) which sadly (?) I already own both in a full size and also a mini Urban Decay Primer Potion (a must, in my book) in the original color. Did you hear that Urban Decay is FINALLY changing the bottle size from the genie to something else? I'm still waiting on that release.
I'm looking forward to picking this up but I'm going to wait a little while I think. I'm not sure how pre-orders work for this product, but if I get more information, I will let you know.
First the actual press release:
On Saturday, August 28th, from 1-9pm, Urban Decay’s Eric Jimenez, Worldwide Retail Sales Director & International Make-Up Artist, is introducing Book of Shadows Vol. III, at Sephora’s infamous Times Square locale (1500 Broadway, #304, New York, NY 10036). A tribute to NYC, for a one day, sneak-peek event, only 1,000 pieces of the limited-edition Book of Shadows Vol. III will be available for purchase exclusively at this store, on a first come first served basis. Eric and his team of ‘A-List’ artists are offering makeovers as well as sharing tips and tricks created specifically for the NYC non-stop, glam-and-go lifestyle. Get ready to camp out! The coveted palette doesn’t even launch on UrbanDecay.com until after Labor Day, and will not be available in-store at Macy’s, Sephora, and Ulta, until October 1st! The first 200 die-hard Urban Decay fans will receive a limited-edition Urban Decay t-shirt with their consultation. Tell your boss you are taking a ‘face’ day! Secure your place in line to get Urban Decay’s Book of Shadows Vol. III before anyone else in the world!
When: Saturday, August 28th
1 – 9PM
Where: Sephora Times Square
1500 Broadway, #304
New York, NY 10036
I'm not near New York and I already saw it would cost me $226 for a flight there (which heck is ALMOST worth it, haha) but maybe one of my readers will be lucky enough to go and be there!
I also received promo pictures from Urban Decay of this awesome book.
I'm looking forward to picking this up but I'm going to wait a little while I think. I'm not sure how pre-orders work for this product, but if I get more information, I will let you know.
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