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The Original Pedi-Sox
Image Courtesy of Original Pedi-Sox Facebook Page |
When I received an email asking me if I'd like to try the Original Pedi-Sox, I was all over it. I've heard of Pedi-Sox, but I had never seen them in person... although the idea was genius! I hate having cold feet in the winter but getting a pedicure and wearing shoes is pretty difficult unless you are getting a Shellac pedicure, so it was always the same... hop out the door and try to jump in the car before freezing in flip flops.
Not only can you wear Pedi-Sox for your pedicure appointment, but you can DIY it at home as well - slip on your favorite body lotion and put on your Pedi-Sox to keep your heels moisturized through the night.
So I received 3 pairs and was eager to go test it out.
I had two small issues.
The first was I didn't know how to put them on! I looked at it three times before finally thinking "I got this." However, you can see that I definitely didn't have it and was actually wearing the Pedi-Sox upside down. The brand name is supposed to be up at your ankles, not down at your toes.
Secondly, these are "one size fits most" type of deals and as you can see on my left foot - I'm busting out. I have psoriatic arthritis and it affects different parts of my body. The one that is affected the most is my left ankle. It swells up with fluid and gets cranky - and this was no exception. You can see how much thicker it is to my right ankle. Because of this, it was hard to get the Pedi-Sox on (and frankly, I question if me putting them on upside down didn't help any). However, I will totally wear them again because I think it's just too cute. They have all kinds of designs now - solids, stripes, even ones that resemble Mary Jane shoes.
The Original Pedi-Sox [Website | Facebook | Twitter] can be found on their website or through distributors (also on their website). They offer both retail and wholesale sales and they are taking on new distributors as well. Each pair is $9, are machine washable and are a acrylic and nylon blend.
Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
LAQA & Co. Nail Polish
1.14.2013
I'll be honest, there are so many nail polish brands out there that I honestly haven't heard of all of them. When I received this email from LAQA & Co., they mentioned their polish pens... and the only polish pens I could think of were the Nicole by OPI Nail Slicks that I had bought a bunch of, and never used. I personally was having trouble with the way the polish flowed. However, in LAQA & Co.'s email, they were letting me know that now they have bottles too! I'm a much bigger fan of bottles (my OCD loves it) and even better, LAQA & Co features unique artwork from young designers who are looking to get their voice out there. They receive part of the profit from their colors that are purchased. They also had a cute gift box line for this holiday season and it's still available - hello, Valentine's Day gifts anyone? Please enjoy the following release - all images courtesy of LAQA & Co.
LAQA & Co. has taken their quick-drying glossy nail polish formula and put them in a sleek bottle! The range includes all Fall’s hottest colors, along with new shimmering metallics, perfect for a subtle holiday look.
And as usual, we’re supporting young artists by covering our packaging in their unique artwork. And they get a cut of the profit from every pencil purchased.
LAQA & Co. has taken their quick-drying glossy nail polish formula and put them in a sleek bottle! The range includes all Fall’s hottest colors, along with new shimmering metallics, perfect for a subtle holiday look.
And as usual, we’re supporting young artists by covering our packaging in their unique artwork. And they get a cut of the profit from every pencil purchased.
NCLA Call Me For The After Party
Polish people, unite! From the Fall "Going Out in LA" 2012 collection by NCLA, today I have the murky blue shimmer Call Me For The After Party. It's slightly metallic and slightly black/blue. It's one of those colors that I don't mind on shorties but not a huge fan if I have longer nails. Formula was consistent, and love that I did not have staining. I used a base of Cult Nails Get It On, 2 coats of polish and a top of China Glaze Fast Forward because oddly I have a bottle at my desk so I grabbed it. No issues with the polish wrinkling even though I had different base/top coats, which makes me pleased.
Here in the sun, you can see how it's kinda sapphire blue but not totally - not very black here and the metallic is more shimmer?
But in the shade, I feel that the color has more black in it and maybe looks a bit metallic - but not futuristic metallic... more like 80s metallic.
I also grabbed a shot in some indirect light to try and get a better look on the nails but I think I just got a better look of the bottle. I can't always get the outer cap off NCLA bottles so they don't always line right back up when closed. I will figure it out one day - my OCD requires it.
Overall this is not a bad polish, just not my style. NCLA continues to deliver on good polishes with good opacity, no staining, and unique - I just don't love dark blue on myself.
NCLA [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Tumblr] is available on the website for $16.00 a bottle and in a variety of stores.
Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
Here in the sun, you can see how it's kinda sapphire blue but not totally - not very black here and the metallic is more shimmer?
But in the shade, I feel that the color has more black in it and maybe looks a bit metallic - but not futuristic metallic... more like 80s metallic.
I also grabbed a shot in some indirect light to try and get a better look on the nails but I think I just got a better look of the bottle. I can't always get the outer cap off NCLA bottles so they don't always line right back up when closed. I will figure it out one day - my OCD requires it.
Overall this is not a bad polish, just not my style. NCLA continues to deliver on good polishes with good opacity, no staining, and unique - I just don't love dark blue on myself.
NCLA [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Tumblr] is available on the website for $16.00 a bottle and in a variety of stores.
Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
China Glaze & Ardell Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away
1.13.2013
When I saw this collection at Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas, I was blown away with the glitters originally. What I loved was that the glitters were being used in the Seche special edition overlay too - I love a good tie in. I have a few press samples of this collection to review and last week I decided to spend my Christmas money on the rest of the collection and I can't wait to wear several of them! Please enjoy the following press release from China Glaze & Ardell. All images courtesy of A.I.I.
China
Glaze® and Ardell® Introduce Exclusive Collections Inspired by
Paramount
Pictures’ new 3D Film, “Cirque du Soleil™:
Worlds Away”
LOS
ANGELES (November 15, 2012) – China Glaze® and Ardell® announced today their partnership with Paramount Pictures to
offer exclusive collections of nail polishes and eyelashes inspired by the upcoming
3D film, “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds
Away” in theaters December 21st.
From the big top to the big screen,
visionary filmmaker James Cameron and writer/director Andrew Adamson invite you
on an all new 3D adventure: “Cirque du
Soleil: Worlds Away.” A young couple who is separated must
journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil® to find each other as audiences experience the
immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim and dance with
the performers.
The new China Glaze® and Ardell® “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away” inspired nail
polish and eyelash collections will bring to life the wonderfully exotic
artistry that is presented throughout the film. The China Glaze® nail polish collection combines rich crèmes, soft
shimmers and bold glitters to create 12 limited edition shades including:
Whirled
Away
Black and
white collage glitter
It’s
a Trap-eze
White cream
base with multi glitter
Escaping
Reality
Neon
raspberry pink
Surreal
Appeal
Rich coral
crème
Def
Defying
Lime green
crème
Running
in Circles
Cilantro
green shimmer
Hanging
in the Balance
Cerulean
blue crème
Water
You Waiting For
Shimmering
blue green purple
Creative
Fantasy
Grape neon
Bend
Over Backwards
Pepper red
shimmer
Igniting
Love
Hot tamale
red crème
Get
Carried Away
Multi-sized
black and red collage glitter with black crème
The “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away” inspired collection from Ardell® consists of six
attention-grabbing lash styles ranging from more natural styles to feathers and
jewel embellished lash strips:
Imagine
Inspire
Surreal
Fantasy
Mystical
Daring
Both collections will be supported
by a consumer and beauty trade marketing campaign which includes a billboard in
Times Square, print ads, retail displays, a sweepstakes offer and social media
efforts.
To coincide with the 3D release of “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away,” in theatres
December 21, 2012, the China Glaze® and Ardell® film-inspired collections will be available the first week
of December 2012 at salons and specialty beauty retailers nationwide, including
Sally Beauty Supply and ULTA stores. Individual nail polish shades will retail for
$7; eyelash styles will retail for $6.
China Glaze® and Ardell® are divisions of American International Industries.
About
American International Industries
For 42 years, AII has been the
leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty
and skin care products for men and women. Our product lines include
Andrea, Ardell, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy,
Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy
Lash, IBD, It’s So Easy, Jeris-Lustray, LASH BeLONG, Nail Tek, No Tweeze/Micro
Tweeze, 'N Rage, Poshe, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks,
Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our
website: www.aiibeauty.com.
About Paramount Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global
producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ:
VIA, VIAB), a leading content company with prominent and respected film,
television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of
some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount
Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge
Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include
Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount
Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.
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