Monday, November 5, 2012

OPI's Skyfall collection

This was a collection that I had to have the whole kit and caboodle.  I bought the display.  I am debating the gold polish.  I'll tell you why because I would not use it.  I would keep it in the box and wait five years and sell it.  We'll see.  So this is a big collection, I have three swatches so far.  It sis hard because I lost all my other pics and I am replacing them and I keep a file of manicures so I always have manicures.  I also think of something then I have to go create it.  So, today, I have Moonraker, On Her Majesty's Secret Service and SkyFall swatches.








This is Skyfall when I saw it on other people.  I did not like it but I liked it on myself.  I really loved it.  I is a deep red and the formula is great.  My mind has been changed about this one.






This is On Her Majesty's Secret Service when I saw this one I knew I would like it.  I love it.  It is a three coater but the color is it grey is it a metallic green.  Who knows it is just pretty and pretty to just stare at.  I tend to do that alot when I wear pretty polish.  I stare at my fingers. 






This is Moonraker.  I love it.  I is like foil on your fingers.  I had no problems with it where usually with metallics you have streaks and it is hard to work with but not this one.  OPI has really created great formulas for their polishes.

So, those are three.  If anyone else bought the whole collection and wants a display I have an extra one.  I know mine looked wonky but I plan to iron it out.  I am not sure if I have an iron but I am sure I can straighten it out by ironing it.  I know this sounds weird but I can't stand wrinkly money so what I do is I actually wash my paper money I just put it in the back of a pair of jeans and then get it out and put it in my wallet and it dries nice and crisp.  Weird I know, but if you want a display e-mail me and we can work something out for getting it to you.  Otherwise I am going to throw it away.

Ciao for now,
Patty



Polish of Day 28. Nars Rebel Yell

This is a really good red.  I know there are no horns and whistles but it is a good honest red.  It is like  a Hermes scarf.  It never goes out of style. I think everyone has worn this color on your hands or toes at one time or another.  I think this is the first color I ever painted my nails.  I am not sure if  this color is part of the permanent line but you might find it on eBay.  That is where I got mine.














I know.  No bells and whistles but classic.
Caio bellas,
Patty












So, have you ever worn this color before?
Ciao,
Patty

Pretty and Polished New Colors


Last night my husband went to walk the dog and check the mail the way he does every night and he asked if I had any packages and I said no.  He said oh, no Goldie is going to get mad.  He said she always gets a little huffy when there are no packages.  She’s put on some weight and isn’t too happy.  When they came back she was jumping around and my husband said you have a package and I looked and said oh, boy, it is from Chelsea at Pretty and Polished I eagerly opened the package and wanted to go do my nails right then and there.  Unfortunately with five children between the two of us it seems like one of them is always in a crisis and they are adults.  So, there was a little crisis last night with my husband’s daughter and today with his and mine at the same time.  Nothing major they just call because they don’t know what to do and you advise them and they say they are going to do something else.  Why call?   So, crisis is now alleviated it is 7:00 pm.  I have time.  I run to the polish room and start my swatching and I am in love.  Literally in love.  I have one on one hand and another on the other hand right now and I did not know which to take off so I’ll just think about it tomorrow.  In the meantime you get to see these lovely swatches. 

The first one is Pretty as a Peacock.  it is a teal color with purple, black and blue glitters.  It is gorgeous.   I did put a pair of panties on.  I used Nubar’s Indigo Illusion.  It was sitting right in front of me and was close enough to not change the color of the polish.

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The next one is Everyone Loves Penguins.  It is an off white base with large bluish black glitters, some smaller ones and yellow ones.   I used OPI’s My Boyfriend Scales Walls.  This one was different to work with because you want to make sure that you get the big blue glitters on each nail but I notice that with new polishes like this you have to dig a little but after you’ve used it around two times, you got smooth sailing you’ll get glitter in every brush stroke.


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These will be available November 7, 2012 at prettynpolish.com.  The large bottles will be approximately $8.50 plus shipping.  
Ciao for now,
Patty

Polish of Day 27 Orly’s Mysterious Curse


This polish is from the Dark Shadows line and if you want to talk about shape shifters this is one.  The first coat goes on purple and the second goes on blue.  It is really pretty but you don’t know what color it is going to be when you look at it.  Warning:  This is a stainer so make sure you use a good base coat I put it on with nothing since I was swatching it and it stained bad.  I had to buff it down and then soak in some lemon juice but it was worth it because it really is a beautiful color.


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So, this is still pretty new and still can be found at Sally’s or Ulta if you like it. 
Ciao bellas,
Patty

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Macy's haul

This is new for me and I don't want to stray away from polish but I just got some cute things at Macy's for a really good price.

First, I got this army-like sweater.  It retails for 79.00.  I paid 32.00.

















 
 
 
 
 
The next thing I got was a short sleeve sweater in olive with fringes on the bottom.  I do like fringes when they are done right.  Sometimes they just make you look like a country whore.
 
 
 
Another sweater that is short sleeved but has some character because you can wear a shirt underneath it in almost any color you want and it has accent buttons down the side.  This was a bargain.  $13.00.
 
 
The next thing I just had to get was this white shirt because it was $7.00 and I would have been stupid not to.  They had it in black at the same price but I think by the time I got to check out they sold out and I was not able to purchase it.  I like it because I can wear it with anything.  I have.  Last weekend I wore it with denim shorts and my pink ugg boots.  KISS.  I was comfortable all day long.
 
 
 
Next, the greatest invention.  Jeggings that look like jeans.  These ones have the zipper and back pockets they are not leggings.  They feel like my pajamas.  I searched the web for a denim pair and found one from Hue for $39.00, which I will buy if I can't find them cheaper.  These were $14.00.  Only pair in my size.  I was happy because I have a pair of red ones that I bought at Ross which by the way I do find things there that are at Macy's sometimes much cheaper and I love that you can get a whole Color Club collection for $7.99.  I predict I will be wearing these pants often.  Pajamas they feel like pajamas.
 
 
Then I stumbled across this little sexy little number and thought I can get away with that.  I've lost about 15 lbs and still going.  I can wear this with some black tights or if it is a little too short I can wear the jeggings with my short boots.  I have a pair of like 5" heels.  I may be forty eight but my feet are in good condition and I still can keep up with my 22 year old daughter when it comes to heels no fear here.  So, I paid $12,00 for this.    I am kind of short.  Like 5'4"  so I will have to see how low that left side goes.
 
 
So, a girl needs some accessories like shoes, and shoes and more shoes and more shoes.  So, I really wanted another pair of Uggs.  So, I bought the chestnut shorty because my calves are kind of on the big side which make my legs look great with high heels in dress but damn hard to find boots that come to the knee and the tall ones since they are flat would make me look really short so make up for it by getting the short ones.  Price $155.00
 
 
I meant to show you my pink uggs when I got them but forgot.  So here they are.  They are cute because they tie in the back.  I like them.  One of my first posts is my denim Uggs.  I was scared to show a manicure so I showed the Uggs first. 
 
 
 
Got my Toms.  Gotta have Toms and these ones are really nice they are wool and have almost the same lining in the back that the Uggs have inside nice and comfy.  Oh, prices.  These were $53.95
 
 
I know the uggs and toms were expensive but the money I saved on the clothes, I still came out alright. 
 
 And to top things off.  I went to a Charming Charlies.  I had never been there.  They have cute things.  I found two to top things off.  Can you guess what it is?  That's right hats.  $14.95 each.
 
 
 
So, that is about it for this month.  Basic wardrobe items.  Next month.  I go for colorful items.  If you like to see haul videos or don't please vote in the pole.  So, I will never do this again or if you just want to see nail polish hauls for the month I can do that too.  I realized that I like to see other people's stuff or find out about a good bargain not to scrutinize.  I am also not doing this to say oh, look what I have.  It is just more of I feel a bargain sharing post.  So, I hope you like it and if you don't please comment.  I have gotten some derogatory ones but hey I don't care I can tell by the way it is written it is written by someone very young and I am past all that so I am open to any type of criticism.
 
Ciao for now,
Patty
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
                      
          
 

October Favorites

October was a LONG month and I ended up ordering a lot of nail polish.  I also found out that they sell Ciate` at Nordstrom.  I love their polish.  I won two giveaway.  YAY!  But it was really hectic and to be honest I really am not crazy about the upcoming two months. Thanksgiving is always weird.  Most of the time we go out to eat.  Xmas is bad because my family is Catholic and I am Jewish and it is just weird.  I won't be at the mall anymore,  I have to shop at weird times and so many times stores put up items I like to buy to make room for Xmas decorations.  I look to October and think of my favorite things mainly my favorite polish Essie Rae and IHeart Pretty Polish suggested that we do our October Favorites.  So, we are going to make this a monthly thing it will be things we review during the month. 

5.  My fifth favorite thing this month is that I started polish of the day.  I did a poll and it was really close but a lot of people wanted to see swatches and I thought of course.  When I am going to buy a polish I look for a swatch of the polish if there isn't one.  So, now you can look to see if I ever did it plus it will show up on a search on the Internet.  I also try to post then newest polishes I get so those who read it can see if they like it or not.   And you all know I always tell you where to buy and how much it cost.

4.  My fourth favorite is polish is Butter London's Shag.  I love this color because you can wear it year around and it looks good on any skin color.

 




3.  My third favorite is Fairy Lights from butter London.  It is just so girly when I wear it I feel so feminine and the formula is just so great.




2.  My second favorite might be a surprise but I really love OPI's "You're a Doll".  It is just so soft and pretty.  It looks like the nail polish an angel would be wearing.




1.  My number one favorite this month has to be Deborah Lippman's  Cleopatra in New York.  It a beautiful jelly black base that has gold glitter.  It is just absolutely love this color.  Everyone should have it.



What is your favorite October favorite polish?
Ciao,
Patty



Polish of Day 26 Yummy Yummy Butter London

This is another neutral that I absolutely love.  it has  a shimmer that just could not be caught on film.  I really hate that.   But I am loving this color.  I see being able to wear it a week.  I can usually get a weeks worth of wear from a polish if I polish correctly and in this case I did so the tips won’t turn white.  I wear polish about two days.  Then freshen with Seche Vite after two days I stamp and wear three more days.    KISS.  This polish is perfect for a week’s worth of wear.  I have a tip I remember from the old days.  We did not have Seche Vite so dry time was always at least half an hour to an hour.  What we used to do is wait around five minutes then stick your hands in a bowl of ice water the longer you keep them in the faster they dry.   If you have a polish that you really love but it takes a while to dry even with Seche Vite try the ice water bowl.  I know just the polish I am going to try it on.

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Do you ever do anything or have any tips to keep your manicure fresh for a week?
Ciao bellas,
Patty

Friday, November 2, 2012

Polish of Day 24 Color Club Revvolution

Color Club Revvolution is another much loved polish by many polish aholics.  It is a back hologram.  It is a beautiful polish and the formula is absolutely wonderful.  I am half way done with my bottle and will definitely have to get another bottle it kind of of settles my craving for OPI’s Private Jet.   I love the way this polish dries and I can stamp with this one, so another plus.  This is from the alter ego line there are other colors in the line that are just as beautiful as this one.  I looked on the internet and they have the whole set on sale transdesign for under $30.00.   Don’t confuse it with the current line of holo’s they have on sale right now.  They are sold out of most of the colors.  eBay has most of the line on sale for $5.75  free shipping. 


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So, what do you think about this color.  I think it also is a good alternative to just a black crème.
Ciao, Bellas
Patty

Kimber’s Challenge Day 24 Inspired by a book

Well this was a hard one my absolute favorite book is Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice and then it has to be Faust by Johann von Goethe.  Both have very demonic themes and I just couldn’t think of how to do Faust and with Interview I did not feel there were enough objects to be able to really capture a good grip of the story.  So, right now  I am reading Anne Rice’s The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty.  I actually just finished it and have started the second book.  Sleeping Beauty has always been my favorite Disney princess.  I just loved her innocence and the three little fairy,  Flora, Fauna and Merriweather.  Well in this book I thought since Anne Rice wrote the book the prince would kiss her and she would become a vampire.  Nope.  He woke her with a kiss and a lot more.  Poor Beauty(that is what they call her in the book)she has no fairies to protect her.  She has no one and has been taken to the castle of the Prince to be a love slave.  She must endure both physical and sexual torture but when I talk about sexual torture I mean that if she is “in the mood”  she will be teased to a point and then all will stop.  She has a lot of sexual tension.  At night when she sleep she sleeps chained to the bed so she won’t escape and is paddled often at the end of the first book we see Beauty being taken to a place called the Village in a wooden cart and a place that it is forbidden to talk about in the book.  This book sets the ground rules and what life in the palace is like this second book IA already filled with intrigue and it is really hard for me to put it down when I am reading it.  So here is the manicure I came up with for this book.

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This is the four fingers of the manicure





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This is Beauty’s hair she tends to use it a lot to cover her face.  She is barred from wearing any clothing as the other Princes and Princesses are.

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This is the Castle Beauty is taken to.
 
 

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The Chains that keep Beauty on her bed.


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The wooden run down cart she is taken to the Village in.

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The whole hand manicure.


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It is really messy but I really did the best I could.  This has been the hardest challenge because emotions or thoughts are sometimes very hard to put into a picture for me.  Ask me to write about them and I will write you a book .

Ciao for now,
Patty
 
 
 
Be sure to check out the Varnished Vixens and their Literary Manis! I'll be back later with a neater mani and less angry dry skin! :)

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Kimber wrote the top part about the hurricane survivors.  I want to say.  I know exactly what it is like I have lived through several and notice I said lived.  During Hurricane Ike we came together as a community.  If we had a barbeque pit and someone's matches wouldn't light we let them cook their food on our pit.  I know that sounds stupid but it is little things like that help us survive.  I am just saying that if you have something that you can help someone out with please do it.  Come together as a community.

Polish of Day 23 Forget You Deborah Lippman

I picked this up after I accidently got 2 Cleopatra in New York’s.  I like the polish I put it on Friday and then went to dinner with my sister.  I woke up in the morning and took these pictures at around 3:00 pm.  The formula was good it did not make a big glittery mess.  clean up was a breeze but what I did not do was paint on the tips I painted to the tips but did not do that across the top and you can tell by the morning that the ends seem to be coming off.  I could have done that but I do paint my nails every day so it was time to go anyway but It is a beautiful black polish with tons of multicolored glitter.   I do want to go ahead and get Happy Birthday also because it is similar to this one.  But it is not #1 on my need to have list. 

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Do you like this one or have it in your collection?
Ciao,
Patty