Incoco Nail Appliques: Prom Perfect Edition

I'm sure most of you know by now that I am obsessed with Twitter giveaways and surprisingly, I win often! I was lucky enough to win a pack of Incoco nail appliques and was given the limited edition Prom Perfect Pack! 


I had never tried Incoco nail stickers until winning them and here are my thoughts on them.


Price: Range from $8-$15 depending on style


Available at: Incoco.com


Selection: More than 50 shades, styles, and designs


Application: Applied somewhat easily. Had to stretch to fit which made the strip really thin and not at all attractive. CON~ Must keep away from heat or they won't stick, but must also keep away from cold or they won't stick. Just very inconvenient. Strip size was far too big to even fit half the design on my nail.


Removal: Removes with polish remover or acetone. My glitter appliques were just as annoying to get off as real glitter polish


How long did they last? These were supposed to last up to 3 weeks. They lasted about one before a few fingers chipped off completely in one whole piece! I think it might have been because of the glitter; glitter chips in whole pieces.


Worth the price? For some designs, maybe. I haven't seen any other nail sticker companies offer Ombre style appliques and Incoco does. But I would prefer the smaller sizes of the other companies for my itty bitty fingers.


Would I purchase: Maybe, if they had something I really could not find anywhere else.

Update on Broadway Impress Press on Manicure

Hello! I did a video about some prizes I won in a Twitter giveaway and some asked how they held up so here is an update on how I liked them.


Product: Broadway Nails Impress Press on Manicure


Price: $6-$8


Available at: Most drugstores


Color Selection: More than 20 styles


Application: Match the appropriate sizes to your nails, peel off tab and apply to nails, hold for a few seconds


Supposed to last: 10 days


Lasted: 4 days


Would I repurchase? YES


***Final Thoughts***:


Although these didn't last as long as they were supposed to; they did serve their purpose. I was looking for something that was faster and easier than painting my nails. These are perfect for those moments when your nails look horrible but you need a quick manicure, like a date night or job interview. I think these would have lasted longer had I not used my hands so much. But because I clean, use harsh chemicals, and hot water, I feel the glue was loosened faster than they would have if used by someone else. 

Broadway Impress Press-On Manicure

HELLO!!


I have come across something called "Twitter parties" where companies hold giveaways on Twitter. These are super fun and easy, not very many people enter so your chances of winning are usually pretty high! 


So far I have already won a couple of different ones:


-Broadway Impress Manicure (5 sets)
-Julep Nail Polish (1 bottle)
-Incoco Nail Appliques (1 pack)
-Hanskin BB Cream


These are a great way to win without facing thousands of other entries!


I have made a video hauling my most recent winnings; the Broadway Nails.


Below I have included a few companies that do Twitter Party giveaways often, and some that even hold these weekly!



https://twitter.com/#!/realbeauties


https://twitter.com/#!/incoco


https://twitter.com/#!/BwayNails


https://twitter.com/#!/BeautyPRGirls


https://twitter.com/#!/FoodForTheSkin


https://twitter.com/#!/bdelliumtools


https://twitter.com/#!/NeoStrataSkin


https://twitter.com/#!/KissProducts


http://www.facebook.com/foodfortheskin

Spring Nail Trend 2012

Hello!

This season Orange and Tangerine are big for spring and summer. I Have seen Sephora and Ulta release collections under Pantone Orange andTango Tangerine.


Pantone website says the reddish orange in this season is supposed to empower and energize women.

Some are afraid to try on lips or eyes because it can be a really bright and bold trend. Plus I have seen lipsticks, shadows, blushes, and brushes run from $20 to $70! 

That shouldn't be a reason to keep you from trying this trend out for yourself! Wearing this season's hottest color on your nails is any easy way to be fashion forward with out breaking your bank or your comfort zone.

I want to share my favorite nail polish in variations of this color; all of which are affordable drugstore options with the exception of one.

I'll start with the least expensive and work my way up.

-LA Colors Color Craze Collection in Moody Red: Found this at local dollar store, have seen it at cherryculture.com

Only $1 per polish. More of a reddish orange described in Pantone’s article.

-Wet and Wild Fast Dry Collection in 90210range: Drugstores around $2. A glitter for those who want something a little more fun and vibrant. Only needs 2 coats for the glitter to overlay enough.

-Sally Hansen Hard as Nails collection in Mighty Mango. This runs around $2. Perfect for those who like the pastel colors for spring. Not a tangerine orange, more of a coral orange.

-Next two are from Wet and Wild new MegaLast collection. This is Tropicalia and Heatwave. Love these for their new formulation and the wide salon style brush, makes application much quicker and easier. Tropicalia is another pastel coral-ey orange with pink undertones for those hesitant to try orange even on the nails. Heatwave is a beautiful reddish orange, reminds me of a grapefruit or blood orange. Love it on the toes.

-The next two are from the new Loreal nail color line in Tangerine Crush and Boozy Bruch. Both run about $6. Tangerine Crush is similar to Tropicalia from W&W but it is just the slightest bit pink-ier. So If you like the pastel orange and coral but still want something a little more soft and girly this is nice. Boozy Bruch is just a perfect bright orange. Just like a juicy tangerine. When I heard of the trend I thought that Loreal hit it spot on with this shade.

-Last color is from Julep which is a bit pricier but still a good brand and has lasted me 12 days at the longest before chipping. This can be found on the Julep website and now Sephora for $14. This is in Natasha which came in my most recent Julep Maven Box. This is a darker mor pumpkin orange but its still fun for those willing to try out the color.

I hope you all get a chance to try one of these shades for yourself this season!

Do you think orange is a hit or do you hate it?

May It Girl Maven Box!

Hello everyone!


Another Julep Maven box this month, only this time I traded my Bombshell style for the It Girl and I am very pleased that I did so!


Cost: $20


Worth: $46


Includes:
-Nessa ($14): A satin lemon yellow
-Ashley ($14): A satin copper orange
-Kylie ($18): A satin plum, Julep's first ever magnetic polish!


Check out my video for a full review of this month's It Girl box!

China Glaze Summer Neon Collection (Summer 2012)

Heat Up Your Summer with China Glaze® Summer Collection

Los Angeles, CA – (March 2012):  The sun has nothing on you this summer!  Rival its brightness and heat with China Glaze® Summer 2012 collection, Summer Neons.  Featuring 12 new sizzling shades perfect for surf, sand and nightlife, the all new hot hues in China Glaze® Summer Neons include:

·         Pink Plumeria: Light pink with gold shimmer

·         Under the Boardwalk: Fluorescent raspberry

·         Splish Splash: Bright sky blue shimmer

·         Love’s A Beach: Sizzling hot pink

·         Hang-Ten Toes: Bubblegum neon with iridescent purple shimmer

·         Beach Cruise-r: Glimmering fuchsia grape

·         Orange You Hot?: Bright orange with attention-grabbing gold glimmer

·         Surfin’ For Boys: Glistening bright coral

·         Flirty Tankini: Shimmery strawberry smoothie pink

·         Ride the Waves: Dark ocean blue

·         I’m With the Lifeguard: Glimmering lime green

·         Sun-Kissed: Hot highlighter yellow

Also available 8-piece box collection featuring Under The Boardwalk, Ride The Waves, I’m With The Lifeguard, Sun-Kissed, Orange You Hot?, Surfin’ For Boys, Flirty Tankini and Pink Plumeria.

China Glaze® Summer Neons will be available as open stock colors and 12-piece counter display.  Individual polishes retail for $7 MSRP and the 8-piece box set retails for $56.  China Glaze® Summer Neons will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in June 2012.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com.

Like CG on Facebook: www.facebook.com/chinaglazeofficial

Follow CG on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

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April Julep Maven Box

Available at: HERE


Box: April Bombshell


Price: $20


Overall Box Value: $


Packaging: Julep is still offering their reduced sized black box, but this month's goodies was wrapped for Easter! It looked similar to a Easter Basket with green grass shreds, bright pastel colors, nail goodies, and chocolate candy eggs!


Items Received:
-2 Nail Polishes in Annette (a dove grey creme) and Parker (a golden tangerine cream). Both are valued at $14 a piece.
-Julep Best Pedi Creme Ever; a mint and cucumber scented lotion for soft sandal ready feet. Valued at $22.
-2 Toe separators in cute Easter colors.(Free perk, not offered on the site)


Liked: 
I must admit, when we received our preview email of this month's boxes, I was not impressed with my box AT ALL. The colors didn't look impressive; they seemed too bland for spring.
However, I decided not to skip the box or trade for another style. I am glad I did not skip, the colors turned out to be very charming; the picture on the preview did not do them any justice!


Another thing I loved this month is that Julep has made a few improvements to the quality of the boxes. 
-They now close the bubble wrapped bags with clear elastic bands which are easy to slip off and on. Much better than the tape which would tear the bag and spill your products everywhere!
-Julep has also added the option of adding additional polish to your box for $5 a piece--STEAL! 


Disliked: 
Luckily I was very satisfied with this month's box, I have no "dislikes"!

China Glaze Crackle Glitters Collection

I can't wait to try this collection!!

SPARK YOUR SUMMER STYLE!

China Glaze® Introduces Four New Crackle Glitter Polishes for May 2012

Sparkle all summer long with China Glaze®’s new Crackle Glitters collection.  Once again taking crackle technology to the next level, this third-generation polish pairs the edgy innovation of crackling nail lacquer with glamorous glitters.  The China Glaze® Crackle Glitters features four shimmering shades including:

·         Luminous Lavender: Luscious light purple

·         Jade-d: Radiant bright green

·         Glam-More: Bold fuchsia

·         Gleam Me Up: Bright sky blue

 Create glamorously different looks with just one sweep of China Glaze® Crackle Glitters.  Layer over different base colors to create bold styles.  Use a lighter coat to create a fine crackle, a thicker coat for a deep shatter effect.  Brush sideways or on an angle to create different looks.  As versatile and edgy as China Glaze®’s biggest celebrity fans (Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Nicole Ritchie and Kelly Osbourne, to name a few), China Glaze® Crackle Glitters add a spark(le) to one of the hottest nail art trends!

The China Glaze® Crackle Glitters collection will be available as open stock colors and four-piece counter display.  Individual polishes retail for $9 MSRP and will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in May 2012.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide.

 For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

March Julep Maven Box

**Live footage of the box is available on my channel and below; I will also post a video of my allergic reaction at the bottom of this blog post**

Available at: HERE


Box: March Bombshell


Price: $20


Overall Box Value: $52


Packaging: Julep is still offering their reduced sized black box, but this month's goodies was wrapped in a pretty purple paper bag for spring!


Items Received:
-2 Nail Polishes in Sofia (a sheer cream green with blue glitter) and Natasha (a orange cream perfect for tootsies!). Both are valued at $14 a piece.
-1 Julep Maven Emory Board/Nail File (free perk, not offered on the site)
-1 Bottle of Julep's newest salon treatment, "Julep Elixer". An Organic Morrocan Argan oil for hands, face, and hair.


Liked: 
I loved the nail file! (I collect nail files.. hehe) It's simple and black, but I don't mind.


I also loved the polish! Julep is already busting out shades for spring and I will be ready this season with these shades!


Disliked: 
Every time I review a Maven box, I have only good things to say about it. Except this time! The sole item I have to complain about this month is the Elixer. I was extremely excited to try this out because I LOVE argan oil products and use them all the time!! However; I was disappointed in this becuase:
1. It didn't smell like anything
2. I did not notice an improvement of my skin when using this (I didn't try it on my hair)
3. It caused a horrible allergic reaction on my face that landed me in the ER!


I have no idea why that happened, I've used argan oil before with no complaints. Julep's Elixer even states that it is anti-inflamitory, hypo-allergenic, and non-irritating. I wanted this to work for me so badly, but the doctor said to steer clear from it. 


Did anyone else have trouble with the elixer this month? Even though I had that mis-hap, it didn't take away from the over all value of the box for me. This is the first time I've ever disliked a Julep product. I do not plan on canceling my subscription, I will just have to be a bit more careful!

Influenster Love VoxBox

HELLO!!


I did a video on my Influenster Love VoxBox. Some may not be familiar with the Influenster program. I explain it in depth in my video but I'll try to explain below with out getting complicated or confusing...

Influenster.com is a website.


You make a profile (name, photo, email, address, and nothing else)


You earn badges (fill out 2 minute surveys about products, like a quick review. You are allowed to pick which badges you want to unlock; for example, I have earned badges like: Youtuber, blogger, makeup lover, dog owner, etc.)


With those badges, you earn a box filled with goodies for you to review for your blog or channel!


And its all FREE!


But there is a catch; only the most active members get boxes (so unlock as many badges as you can!)


This VoxBox came with the following products:


-Ghirardelli Chocolate Bar ($2.99) ~ YUM!!! And, it came with a coupon to buy more!


-Stash Herbal Tea Sampler ($3.50) ~ 9 flavors, 18 tea bags, great for rainy days in April!


-Truvia Sweetener ($3.99 40ct) ~ An all natural sweetener that won't be on your conscious or your thighs! hehehe


-Kiss Nail Dress ($6.99) ~ Manicure stickers (like Sally Hansen), these last 10 days and come in sizes for finger tips and toes!


-Gillette Venus & Olay 5 blade razor ($10.99) ~ Perfect for getting goddess skin in time for spring and summer!


I hope you all take some time to check out Influenster.com and start earning VoxBoxes too!

China Glaze Spring 2012

Hello! I just wanted to bring everyone an update on the Spring polishes from China Glaze. My samples did come in and I have live swatches of them on a nail wheel in a recent video.


Pricing: $7 each


Available at: exclusively at ULTA, Sally's Beauty Supply, and professional salons this February


Pros:
-Opaque
-Only needs 2 coats, 1 coat if wearing a white base
-Applies smoothly
-Normal drying time


Cons:
-Sunshine Pop was a little on the sheer side, needed three coats
-That particular color also stained my nails yellow, with a base coat

CHINA GLAZE CAPITOL COLOURS COLLECTION

AGRO

Dress Me Up

Electrify

Fast Track

FOIE GRAS

HARVEST MOON

HOOK AND LINE

LUXE AND LUSH

MAHOGANY MAGIC

RIVETING

SMOKE AND ASHES

STONE COLD

Hi everyone! I have just recieved the Press Release for China Glazes newest collection "Capitol Colours" in celebration of The Hunger Games novels and soon releasing movie. This gorgeous collection releases this March; keep an eye out for the 12 new shades.

With THE HUNGER GAMES about to begin, Capitol citizens can show their support for their chosen district through China Glaze®’s exclusive Capitol Colours nail polish collection.  The collection combines rich crèmes, soft shimmers and bold glitters to create the limited edition 12 shade nail polish collection inspired by the most anticipated movie release of the year.

The China Glaze® Capitol Colours collection includes the following shades:

·         Dress Me Up – A stripped down dark rose pink crème

·         Foie Gras – Decadent dark crème taupe

·         Fast Track – Soft sandy brown with a gold metallic shimmer

·         Hook and Line –Pearlescent light grey

·         Stone Cold – Matte slate grey with shimmer

·         Smoke and Ashes – Black-based teal with multicolored shimmer

·         Agro – Moss green with gold shimmer

·         Mahogany Magic – Reddish-brown crème

·         Harvest Moon – Crystalized copper shimmer

·         Riveting – Bright orange shimmer

·         Electrify – High-wattage gold and ruby red glitter blend

·         Luxe and Lush – A high octane flaky overcoat

The release of the collection follows the debut of the China Glaze® Capitol Colours consumer and beauty trade advertising campaign featuring the story’s Effie Trinket, who is assigned by the Capitol to escort and prepare the Tributes from District 12 for the 74^th Annual Hunger Games. “What will you be wearing to the opening ceremonies?,” Wear your favorite shade and support your district when this movie hits theatres!
Keep your eyes open for Full-page ads that will run in the March issues of teenVOGUE, People Style Watch and InStyle.

China Glaze® Capitol Colours will be available in early March 2012 at salons and specialty beauty retailers including Sally Beauty Supply and ULTA stores, These will hit stores with the release of THE HUNGER GAMES in theatres March 23, 2012.  Individual shades retail for $7.  The collection will be available in a 12-piece counter display as well as open stock colors.

China Glaze® is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze® nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

China Glaze® is a division of American International Industries.

©LionsGate Films Inc. All Rights Reserved.  www.thehungergamesmovie.com

OVERDUE: Mani-Mondays & NOTDs!

Hey guys! So some of you may remember, I had a nasty accident in the shower about a month ago!

Basically: I was shaving, slipped, and managed to somehow slice off a chunk of my nail off... ouch! It freaked me out because it wouldn't stop bleeding and it hurt! But what is worse, is that I couldn't do Mani-Mondays anymore!! I was still painting my funky looking nail but it just looked so unprofessional. Then I thought, "Eh, who cares!"

It has grown back since then, yay! But here's what's been going on with my nails the past couple of weeks! I hope you enjoy!

This was taken the day a cut my nail up! Looks so gross right? It felt pretty bad too

This is Essie in Nice is Nice
I added pressed flowers as accents
Notice that I didnt care how my nails looked at this point!

Here is Nice is Nice again
This time I did the ol' newspaper trick
I also smeared some of the polish with acetone on a Qtip to give a grungy-look

Here my nail is almost healed!! There is only a teeny itty-bitty piece missing!
This is Sally Hansen in No Hard Feelings

Hooray! My nail did eventually heal!
This is Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Kitty, Kitty
I love it!

Here is Julep's Meagan from the Resort Collection
I added white and orange-y dots as accents

I've been practicing freehand nail art, I'm still rusty!
This is Sally Hansen Grey Area
and Petites in Corduroy

These are my moms nails at the moment
But I just wanted to add it because I did them for here, hehe :)
Again this is Sally Hansen in No Hard Feelings
Orange and blue accent dots

 That's about it for my LONG overdue Mani-Mondays! I hope you liked them, except the horrible jacked up nails for a while lol.
Leave me a comment and let me know which was your favorite!