Blogs of Note

Sorry the lack of posts.  Some awesome stuff happened at work (news here), then I got sick (not fun) and well, it's just been blah here with my arm (inflamed rotator cuff).  So please enjoy these blogs of note while I prepare for another long week with my son's follow up appointment for his surgery 2 weeks ago and another IV infusion for myself!  Fun times!


First today is Polish or Perish.  This is one of my favorite blogs because it's a group of bloggers who all have a lot of education under their belts but also a lot of polish!  I was also super excited when MeganChair joined them - if you've been into blogs in the past year, you may remember MeganChair's Picture Perfect Manicure.


Next is Polish Up.  She has short nails and also features some nail art/stickers.


Last today is Polish Wasteland.  These two ladies have medium nails and also feature some makeup as well.


Well enjoy the rest of your Sunday, or if it's already Monday where you live, happy Monday!

Nicole by OPI Got Style?

Another from the Nicole ♥ Walmart collection today - the "mauve frost" Got Style?.  I really didn't think I'd like this color originally but it's super pretty, especially in the shade!  (Did I just say that?)


I used a base of OPI Natural Nail, 2 coats of Got Style? and a top of OPI Top Coat.  I had to fight myself on taking this off because I really liked it THAT much.  Formula and application were awesome.

Oddly enough, in the sun, I didn't love this color as much.

But in the shade this frost/metallic/whatever awesomeness in a bottle shows up and made me super giddy.  I guess frost would be the best way to say it because it looks like someone blew ice over it.

And one quick inside with a flash.  ^_^


Definitely pick up this color if you can find it - it's absolutely lovely.


Nicole by OPI is available beginning at ULTA, Meijer, Harmon, HEB, Sears, Wal-Mart and more for around $8 a bottle.  For more information, visit their website, follow Nicole by OPI on Twitter or become a Facebook fan.

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

Unforgettable Moments Sapphire

During Christmas last year, I had a slight shoe accident where I walked into mud and caked my Airwalk slippers (which I have an odd fascination with) and being 3 hours away from home, I knew there was another Payless Shoe Store near my aunt's house, so I drove on over.


What I didn't know was that select Payless Stores like this one, also carries Unforgettable Moments nail polish!  If you've been in a Payless in the past 13 years, you probably remember Unforgettable Moments... that's the company that will dye your shoes any color to match your dress?  When I was 14, I begged my mom to dye some shoes to match my blue dress for my Army JROTC Military Ball,  but she said no.  I still remember, oh yes.


Unforgettable Moments Sapphire is apart of the 3-piece "Romancing the Gemstone" collection (trio) that runs for $7.99.  They were having a buy one set, get the second half off, so I grabbed another trio and headed for the counter (with my new shoes).


I used a base of Seche Natural, 1 coat of Sapphire and a top of Seche Vite.  The formula was quite nice, no Smurf staining afterwards.  It's a dark metallic blue, much like a sapphire (go figure).

A little sun action for you - click to view larger for those tiny blue particles in the polish.

And a shade picture - same story.  ^_^


You can find Unforgettable Moments in select Payless Shoe Stores or online here.  They are not currently on Facebook or Twitter.

China Glaze Pelican Gray vs Dr.'s REMEDY Healing

Look familiar?  I thought so too.  For both polishes, I used a base of Seche Natural, 2 coats of polish and a top of Seche Vite.  Are you ready for twins?

Hello sun!  Total dupes.

Same story in the shade - even down to the blue undertone.

And an inside flash shot - fun times!

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

FingerPaints Peace, Love & Color Summer Collection

Please enjoy the following press release from FingerPaints.

FingerPaints Peace, Love & Color Summer Collection

Groovy Green, Outta Sight Orange, All You Need is Color, Peaceful Purple, Give Pink a Chance, Psychedelic Sunshine.


In Sally's Beauty Supplies stores and online starting May 2011.  $4.99 USD each.