tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43730503840117702742024-02-18T17:46:08.170-08:00LE LACQUER HOOK UPAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.comBlogger379125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-39322771384721826322016-09-01T20:03:00.002-07:002016-09-01T20:03:33.654-07:00Only Five Essies TagI just wanted to let you all know that I'm still blogging. I'm just busy with dental school application stuff. Life is as Life does. Below are my picks for the #onlyfiveessies tag that spread like wildfire in the nail polish community on Instagram not too long ago.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfu5ozzQKxsZ6Ki_yPiTlF0UZ3ir2wjyswe-4PZmo2DZUFAAVJazhbnMt4vTA9N3LXYklu66KYVQmbshPw7FPIBcLAeLZrL0qDmodJJJe9ijeaqlJ9gfWAgnzCZoTBK9cnz3tfDYITT72m/s1600/IMG_3953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfu5ozzQKxsZ6Ki_yPiTlF0UZ3ir2wjyswe-4PZmo2DZUFAAVJazhbnMt4vTA9N3LXYklu66KYVQmbshPw7FPIBcLAeLZrL0qDmodJJJe9ijeaqlJ9gfWAgnzCZoTBK9cnz3tfDYITT72m/s640/IMG_3953.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
L-R: Perennial Chic, Sugar Daddy, Absolutely Shore, Master Plan, and Cocktail Bling</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
All shades are pretty neutral and, more or less, work well for every season! </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Which polishes would be in your #onlyfiveessies? I'd love to know.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking! </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-40711565170416571482016-07-26T12:00:00.000-07:002016-07-26T12:00:00.657-07:00Essie As Gold As It Gets<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4aO30zYTo5RUivVNakCyrKIF6uNiSx9BScg9r42bEA3N95j10p13x9_LHDonCX9gEhhvHsujbKKZAbN1j8_sTPR03QyPHI-Wk5rl9WWuNQSZdiiy7CDt7rJXJx-V70VHG3biKpH_kcwy/s1600/P1110672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4aO30zYTo5RUivVNakCyrKIF6uNiSx9BScg9r42bEA3N95j10p13x9_LHDonCX9gEhhvHsujbKKZAbN1j8_sTPR03QyPHI-Wk5rl9WWuNQSZdiiy7CDt7rJXJx-V70VHG3biKpH_kcwy/s640/P1110672.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG18N1cW1OMYGS5XwPuYyDSg088PNxG9hhCyf0Pa-057zJ0ke-itBKoDD44M6e6eNVzi1A3gEf5Kg1Y5_3954kEHBvhJ5MFa4-JtldJbTQVe2CgigJhWt1l2k7nY5x3ls1olQv2h0V44tJ/s1600/P1110681.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG18N1cW1OMYGS5XwPuYyDSg088PNxG9hhCyf0Pa-057zJ0ke-itBKoDD44M6e6eNVzi1A3gEf5Kg1Y5_3954kEHBvhJ5MFa4-JtldJbTQVe2CgigJhWt1l2k7nY5x3ls1olQv2h0V44tJ/s640/P1110681.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDz0f9DjGE7bpSZ3MZHj0sIjeRao0cWaCYK6YssR3-q6SnxNcJnDb59m2lzxnLj0kOCCLgluBKKPCNAYR_r4Nz2WSkQo59wLKo8H7TPUvmnhdCLeOWXF7L4WOa96DIDkGX5n51m9Ldsxs/s1600/P1110684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDz0f9DjGE7bpSZ3MZHj0sIjeRao0cWaCYK6YssR3-q6SnxNcJnDb59m2lzxnLj0kOCCLgluBKKPCNAYR_r4Nz2WSkQo59wLKo8H7TPUvmnhdCLeOWXF7L4WOa96DIDkGX5n51m9Ldsxs/s640/P1110684.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Essie As Gold As It Gets</b> is a delicate gold flakie topper that makes for a very subtle look. I think it's a great alternative to the flashier karat gold leaf top coats that were trendy a couple years ago. I used 1 coat over Essie Ballet Slippers. The formula was good and easy to apply. No top coat.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-25792014517171184132016-07-25T12:50:00.000-07:002016-07-25T16:32:58.718-07:00#Sharing The Love For Ane Li - The Silver of the Moon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgME-KDDZ46ITs_ijv7HgWETEStHYKTaOLSlPHJqvj3UzZreKxr-lv_viZt3pgKPSVvXw4j_5GIt2Bql35HvwdH9OYB28yQEocTY1EFfYUQ-AWTg-5P0oVQSyT1mW2tuluRvs1gpIrTUkGG/s1600/P1110845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgME-KDDZ46ITs_ijv7HgWETEStHYKTaOLSlPHJqvj3UzZreKxr-lv_viZt3pgKPSVvXw4j_5GIt2Bql35HvwdH9OYB28yQEocTY1EFfYUQ-AWTg-5P0oVQSyT1mW2tuluRvs1gpIrTUkGG/s640/P1110845.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Today, I have a very special mani to share with you all. Today, July 25th, some of us in the nail polish community are posting recreations of Ane Li's manicures and nail art to honor her memory. Ane was a nail artist quite well-known for her gradients and unique style of nail art. I was very saddened to hear that she had passed away around a week ago. (I will not go into specifics, as respect to her family and friends.)<br />
<br />
These ruffian nails, which I think look like the silver of the moon in the dark night, is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/j9GjJ-LHtJ/">a recreation of Ane's</a>. I think it characterizes her simple, yet trademark look of her nail art! I used Sally Hansen Celeb City as the base and Cult Nails Fetish for a waxy look since it seemed like Ane used a matte top coat over the black polish in her mani.<br />
<br />
I hope you join us in sharing the love for Ane Li today!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Ane Li</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ane_li/">ane_li</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/nailsbyaneli">Ane Li</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Please be sure to use the hashtag #sharingtheloveforaneli if posting on instagram!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
R.I.P. Ane Li</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-12664146012160358422016-07-19T12:00:00.000-07:002016-07-19T12:00:01.204-07:00Wet n' Wild On A Trip<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b><br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37mHQPSXIhIS2JRb3bS1Pa7gKSgGTmhC8PrHg2JSOudiRsldHVc8rw1SW-J1u3o3LCqeHvLJs5YdrBzBYa68e3yqf2UXgv6LHDZmTh0DPElRNxTMaSLmNBewZ0yMxiqcmrQpWaao0HDJc/s1600/P1110666.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37mHQPSXIhIS2JRb3bS1Pa7gKSgGTmhC8PrHg2JSOudiRsldHVc8rw1SW-J1u3o3LCqeHvLJs5YdrBzBYa68e3yqf2UXgv6LHDZmTh0DPElRNxTMaSLmNBewZ0yMxiqcmrQpWaao0HDJc/s640/P1110666.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b>
<b>Wet n' Wild On A Trip</b> is a bright, medium purple creme. It's very similar to Color Club Pucci-licious, but not as bright because it's not a neon polish. I love the color because it reminds me of jacarandas, which I really enjoy seeing bloom and scatter in the wind during spring. Anyway, I used 3 thin coats, but I think I could have gotten away with 2 thick coats. The formula was great and smooth. I didn't have any problems with the wide brush, which I love because it covered the nail so quickly! With top coat.<br />
<br />
Thanks for looking!<br />
<br />
MichelleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-24902383471951822902016-07-12T12:00:00.000-07:002016-07-12T12:00:11.297-07:00Deborah Lippmann Boom Boom Pow + Avon Don't Be Jaded<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0p4aVTHQ3BvZyICbU-FS6axtKRB16IqArmBBCv9IPON8R42wrsvldhyWHtEUK-BTrr-K74tPEtq8jIa08z_-oBtjtDcuVNoTc0vP0XIj-4IB-A_Uy-KQsWg-gDDKJTQmoB4EaeIUuArbe/s1600/P1110478.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0p4aVTHQ3BvZyICbU-FS6axtKRB16IqArmBBCv9IPON8R42wrsvldhyWHtEUK-BTrr-K74tPEtq8jIa08z_-oBtjtDcuVNoTc0vP0XIj-4IB-A_Uy-KQsWg-gDDKJTQmoB4EaeIUuArbe/s640/P1110478.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9CNTqZZ9jy5_h9wx_ocibNBI9FPXEH9lJB_lduKzCGjRyeF_hQWtN80tGBBymKdDfp_nvz4LlXZXD2qYB4avSKbkS0KEDQAd9VPqHT4tesdSpPVbdAxGJCON4A9qF9C6o0dMmqZvzKOI/s1600/P1110480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9CNTqZZ9jy5_h9wx_ocibNBI9FPXEH9lJB_lduKzCGjRyeF_hQWtN80tGBBymKdDfp_nvz4LlXZXD2qYB4avSKbkS0KEDQAd9VPqHT4tesdSpPVbdAxGJCON4A9qF9C6o0dMmqZvzKOI/s640/P1110480.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-x6qPaugp-1Kn7f3jU4QcYrpG7Qy_N7XytOAYjdCbqVXoSKFMgfBXWdLer0V6fissOncDdFPwysw5LkPiEIIZLsoZMhwbtZ1AMz21JAzsRY826QF4u30deYcs6IuvCPF-kqrYHS9OTeBa/s1600/P1110484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-x6qPaugp-1Kn7f3jU4QcYrpG7Qy_N7XytOAYjdCbqVXoSKFMgfBXWdLer0V6fissOncDdFPwysw5LkPiEIIZLsoZMhwbtZ1AMz21JAzsRY826QF4u30deYcs6IuvCPF-kqrYHS9OTeBa/s640/P1110484.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Deborah Lippmann Boom Boom Pow </b>(middle and ring fingers) is a gorgeous gold glitter with a smattering of 24k gold dust. This is probably my favorite glitter topper in my whole collection, and that's saying a lot as I'm going through a massive declutter! The formula was great and easy to apply - I didn't have to fish for glitter at all. As you probably guessed, I definitely recommend this glitter.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Avon Don't Be Jaded</b> is a jade creme. Once upon a time, I used to love this color, but not so much anymore as I much prefer nudes and taupes now. I used 2 coats. It's an old polish so the formula was a bit thick and stringy. With top coat. I'm sad to say this polish was just not my cup of tea anymore.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-37882926915135305122016-07-05T12:00:00.000-07:002016-07-05T12:00:05.471-07:00Julep Nedra<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntS4QSBLgKerGBGKkM4d4vd0J0WRHAmhik6xKuXXqS2MfqjV5Qw6K3jP885B38PpKC0S-MvfohRBv-ueDscIoRc86MO9npzqZoZEASaz2i9K-B9AZ68McSft3Z8o0Ktd57oA1vXWtj_dC/s1600/IMG_3315.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntS4QSBLgKerGBGKkM4d4vd0J0WRHAmhik6xKuXXqS2MfqjV5Qw6K3jP885B38PpKC0S-MvfohRBv-ueDscIoRc86MO9npzqZoZEASaz2i9K-B9AZ68McSft3Z8o0Ktd57oA1vXWtj_dC/s640/IMG_3315.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Julep Nedra </b>is a grey-toned, dusty blue creme. It's one of the first Julep polishes I bought after Julep changed to a breathable Oxygen Technology formula, which supposedly provides healthy and beautiful nails simultaneously. I used 2 coats. The formula was smooth and very easy to apply. I'm not sure if this is because of the Oxygen Technology formula, but it dried rubbery. I used the Oxygen Smoothing base coat and Oxygen Performance top coat, which I believe are supposed to be used in the Oxygen Technology system.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-73144112183402551072016-06-28T12:00:00.000-07:002016-06-28T12:00:02.399-07:00Barry M Prickly Pear<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b><br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiL64g5odxv-WaHcl4JhmI_WQyUilp0a96OfxmLCYalcT6mOr0jB_JqM9YtpxKCudeZyeYLosCPj5k9umk6tgGjEdoZWX3TuUhZ65_Qwv_JPuv5SQmh8ruXp5krBkoF8lP_YJ6Bg0x-qUY/s1600/P1110444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiL64g5odxv-WaHcl4JhmI_WQyUilp0a96OfxmLCYalcT6mOr0jB_JqM9YtpxKCudeZyeYLosCPj5k9umk6tgGjEdoZWX3TuUhZ65_Qwv_JPuv5SQmh8ruXp5krBkoF8lP_YJ6Bg0x-qUY/s640/P1110444.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b>
<b>Barry M Prickly Pear</b> is a pastel-yet-bright lilac creme that's perfect for spring! In some lights, I really see the blue tone in it. I believe I used 2 coats. The formula was great and easy to apply. I like the creamy, slightly thick nature of the Gelly Shine formula, but those who prefer a thinner creme may not like the formula. It tried shiny true to its Gelly Shine name, but I still used top coat out of habit.<br />
<br />
Thanks for looking!<br />
<br />
MichelleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-44212283404924659692016-06-25T12:00:00.000-07:002016-06-25T12:00:19.587-07:00La Mer<span style="color: #ea9999; font-weight: bold;">La mer: </span>(French) noun. <i>the sea</i><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibXC5NuZTBF9Oxhb-elFgTmdF4pDyJhCiZQ2RFeqHuzQx8yKXIlScPMUhVqtzShnMT9zM1Y5yxSJDUT0MONokqx_IfWrybeCq0eWKlpHIjgUig-fD7VMkBYR3fY1IgI_Mc8U-GPfmjYN8e/s1600/P1110737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibXC5NuZTBF9Oxhb-elFgTmdF4pDyJhCiZQ2RFeqHuzQx8yKXIlScPMUhVqtzShnMT9zM1Y5yxSJDUT0MONokqx_IfWrybeCq0eWKlpHIjgUig-fD7VMkBYR3fY1IgI_Mc8U-GPfmjYN8e/s640/P1110737.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWAOQwFv4QBB-BFaszB00VLTU_qmm7TBOgV-tohFySeMUK5Jm7zVJr0p8v8R9d_IZK5xpS8KJ22GoP4YNh2HOwVeJ-FNfffe3VluyNdSfV2xsgBh-glAMFRuF8TmFnzGnx_XrwQwh_q41/s1600/P1110743.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWAOQwFv4QBB-BFaszB00VLTU_qmm7TBOgV-tohFySeMUK5Jm7zVJr0p8v8R9d_IZK5xpS8KJ22GoP4YNh2HOwVeJ-FNfffe3VluyNdSfV2xsgBh-glAMFRuF8TmFnzGnx_XrwQwh_q41/s640/P1110743.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JwiLsA-v-J6ac40_zWsuO3etMuI8fhJ56U1WP9yWLtRLLSSbuDGK33lJBxjxPVeToEITh0DwIQkXHK5J357sYnR8FMzljoy49f2V60oRd4TBf7g8CTLxEcI8Npwu6ZbKcqq88hLnS_yB/s1600/P1110745.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JwiLsA-v-J6ac40_zWsuO3etMuI8fhJ56U1WP9yWLtRLLSSbuDGK33lJBxjxPVeToEITh0DwIQkXHK5J357sYnR8FMzljoy49f2V60oRd4TBf7g8CTLxEcI8Npwu6ZbKcqq88hLnS_yB/s640/P1110745.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
What I used:<br />
<br />
OPI Thanks A Windmillion<br />
Revlon Whimsicial (over Thanks A Windmillion on the ring finger)<br />
<a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/star-stud-rhinestone-acrylic-nail-decoration-p-6881.html">Gold star stud from Born Pretty Store</a><br />
<br />
I remember, two years ago, I didn't like Thanks A Windmillion when I first swatched it. Now, I really like this color! So funny how much a person can grow and change in such a short amount of time.<br />
<br />
Thanks for looking!<br />
<br />
MichelleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-13181232644238853972016-06-21T12:00:00.000-07:002016-06-21T12:00:17.359-07:00Essie Lapis of Luxury<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-jLbIrD01eJjZ_4zD4LXYQjPeLXBUyhSItKEad84GQRLA126f3_SSILzNbCUD-TYE05yz1MSjrJ00Q_Vzkhi9JhDxTofjSXVtg8Pr-aycNNEauQ7Qykwj6R8YcbNupAGhODLcjuVT9tZ/s1600/P1110439.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-jLbIrD01eJjZ_4zD4LXYQjPeLXBUyhSItKEad84GQRLA126f3_SSILzNbCUD-TYE05yz1MSjrJ00Q_Vzkhi9JhDxTofjSXVtg8Pr-aycNNEauQ7Qykwj6R8YcbNupAGhODLcjuVT9tZ/s640/P1110439.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Essie Lapis of Luxury </b>is a periwinkle creme that can lean more purple in certain lighting. I think I used 2 or 3 coats. The formula was a bit thin and runny, but was otherwise fine to apply. With top coat.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-79028137367400327262016-06-18T12:00:00.000-07:002016-06-18T12:00:03.654-07:00Studded in Grey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbyXdlu5V43oxj3aQdIFVnx0MpmSIsoMLiZenMPU0wbuzExjzihVcy1GEoi5qFQFGBYQdWcIzw0r9qD_UBHLqt0gYFzg4-Knfty6A3DYX8j_UBHeKEDXKm51J9nScNAsrAbKmSSzaNONB/s1600/P1110717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbyXdlu5V43oxj3aQdIFVnx0MpmSIsoMLiZenMPU0wbuzExjzihVcy1GEoi5qFQFGBYQdWcIzw0r9qD_UBHLqt0gYFzg4-Knfty6A3DYX8j_UBHeKEDXKm51J9nScNAsrAbKmSSzaNONB/s640/P1110717.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqJ_S6dvsorgQVb74EhSssOo0LNsXUIZMQO97uPVy-4sJrpf3jNXJ8vkJb8BStWYQe8kq2fM-9l6pIYYGCGMXI11muE3-pMoQf0LmyY51O8j8TRQuuMkTe7npc-gMrl1F-g7zQlUINx-B/s1600/P1110720.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqJ_S6dvsorgQVb74EhSssOo0LNsXUIZMQO97uPVy-4sJrpf3jNXJ8vkJb8BStWYQe8kq2fM-9l6pIYYGCGMXI11muE3-pMoQf0LmyY51O8j8TRQuuMkTe7npc-gMrl1F-g7zQlUINx-B/s640/P1110720.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWruy3nfZnhoCUvkQMmlhahJ-b_7_J_YG-iX6OqO3X6CVpF6SyTYfd6NXYagdECypu5Tlgea2fvN2-UDpcrqk9d5TCZ6WwbrIYAnhyFIubqESenWyj_uUvLfBlWXss28GcDWtN767uOje/s1600/P1110725.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWruy3nfZnhoCUvkQMmlhahJ-b_7_J_YG-iX6OqO3X6CVpF6SyTYfd6NXYagdECypu5Tlgea2fvN2-UDpcrqk9d5TCZ6WwbrIYAnhyFIubqESenWyj_uUvLfBlWXss28GcDWtN767uOje/s640/P1110725.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
What I used:<br />
<br />
Essie Cocktail Bling<br />
Zoya Caitlin (ring finger)<br />
China Glaze Fairy Dust (over Essie Cocktail Bling on middle finger)<br />
<a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/gold-square-stud-rhinestone-acrylic-nail-p-2860.html">Gold square stud from Born Pretty Store</a><br />
<br />
Thanks for looking!<br />
<br />
MichelleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-16246628135972477892016-06-14T12:00:00.000-07:002016-06-14T12:00:08.492-07:00Wet 'n Wild 2% Milk<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3cM2EtcsN7NwIcvyXCIBRbbT0-xHQpikkVeqyUU7bzKt4SK2ErYIfuKmkWPvp8t196SMwhlR2jQ-gnm0WisGewDeJ1XhjSI7lDN9tc2w9zSyIqkvd-T5VE8tVE6-n65I0GZ6FTf-xg3G/s1600/P1110432.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3cM2EtcsN7NwIcvyXCIBRbbT0-xHQpikkVeqyUU7bzKt4SK2ErYIfuKmkWPvp8t196SMwhlR2jQ-gnm0WisGewDeJ1XhjSI7lDN9tc2w9zSyIqkvd-T5VE8tVE6-n65I0GZ6FTf-xg3G/s640/P1110432.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Wet 'n Wild 2% Milk</b> is a very sheer nude that pulls peachy/pink on me. I believe I used 2 or 3 coats, which still didn't cover my nails. But, I like it that way! The formula was a bit streaky, as you can see, but otherwise fine to apply. With top coat.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-40105709037406920732016-06-07T12:00:00.000-07:002016-06-07T12:00:16.218-07:00Essie Summit of Style<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_vejvON-Owh5PS9Cg3NrHeXe2DiGYd_Ke9PRZSf84DKGCMTbvBW_ZDOiEmXjuP7Lzn3M0mn1LaEj3emR_vv_Gsn2MaYpHq2LWevcYdGdd08ZzAb-CtUOVfcCWeHZayYj68X2Duxj2tpp/s1600/P1110409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_vejvON-Owh5PS9Cg3NrHeXe2DiGYd_Ke9PRZSf84DKGCMTbvBW_ZDOiEmXjuP7Lzn3M0mn1LaEj3emR_vv_Gsn2MaYpHq2LWevcYdGdd08ZzAb-CtUOVfcCWeHZayYj68X2Duxj2tpp/s640/P1110409.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju160OWeESHcGrJW3TlmXORAOMU2wXKUv6mb5artcqyoJu15lQ9y-GvVCBFqWig28oi7UMV2-4zZmfXP3j8VGiHdkJrVo1WIwDnkjIm-wTb1Wg1p3CvZbGr8VIuLFHrKDyF5U1YIVgEDbj/s1600/P1110405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju160OWeESHcGrJW3TlmXORAOMU2wXKUv6mb5artcqyoJu15lQ9y-GvVCBFqWig28oi7UMV2-4zZmfXP3j8VGiHdkJrVo1WIwDnkjIm-wTb1Wg1p3CvZbGr8VIuLFHrKDyF5U1YIVgEDbj/s640/P1110405.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Essie Summit of Style</b> is a golden bronze hex glitter topper. 1 coat over Orly Decades of Dysfunction. The formula was really great because it was so easy to apply, had the perfect amount of clear base, and didn't require fishing for glitter! I definitely recommend this glitter polish. It dried smoothly. With top coat.<br />
<br />
P.S. I haven't been posting for so long because of Life, and then a slew of presentations, projects, and finals happened. Now, I'm taking a small mental break as I take one class during summer session to finish my Master of Science (M.S.) program. I'll have some long overdue swatches and reviews coming up eventually.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-38827644008087903982016-06-03T12:00:00.000-07:002016-06-03T12:00:00.158-07:00My Picks for Summer<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
Alas, the last post for the "My Picks" mini series... Summer means hot, sunny days and ice cold tea! This time, it turned out that I picked many bright pinky corals and a couple of intense oranges. Well, I can't say no to such colors this time of the year! ;)</div>
<b><br /></b>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwLq9w1ZKZBceGr4kBqN_24JhRcf7jqv2lyfMWVRJls656O2yKUOW4QBO4N0wJVahZ7TTe4Uy4oDRCr7GnqC_7pHa7xRzumDgSfmL4vHw7U8hPkUdwwmkXIZLiHxO2MYiU8d94P1EPN-x/s1600/IMG_1309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwLq9w1ZKZBceGr4kBqN_24JhRcf7jqv2lyfMWVRJls656O2yKUOW4QBO4N0wJVahZ7TTe4Uy4oDRCr7GnqC_7pHa7xRzumDgSfmL4vHw7U8hPkUdwwmkXIZLiHxO2MYiU8d94P1EPN-x/s640/IMG_1309.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvzCt5s63QjYAr6S-s2xGbebgGYkRvGRm-g3p0hkX1vZujKIqMROy6vLBTNkKcjHAOgk4Q8_IQoO52dkgL2D_GIO5BieNwO84awFn_YQTTPKnzdF120t9b21QYKCa4n7MVcg6dUo19cavT/s1600/IMG_1310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvzCt5s63QjYAr6S-s2xGbebgGYkRvGRm-g3p0hkX1vZujKIqMROy6vLBTNkKcjHAOgk4Q8_IQoO52dkgL2D_GIO5BieNwO84awFn_YQTTPKnzdF120t9b21QYKCa4n7MVcg6dUo19cavT/s640/IMG_1310.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b>
Left to right in first photo:<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Glam Polish Hibiscus</b> // <i>intense orangey coral with opalescent flakies and holo</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>pa AA60 </b>// <i>lime green crelly with black glitter - reminiscent of kiwis</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Revlon Dazzle</b> // <i>pink-coral jelly with gold, pink, and purple flakies</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Sinful Colors Timbleberry </b>// <i>intense pink-coral creme</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>SpaRitual Ebb & Flow </b>// <i>enchanting turquoise creme</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Color Club Over the Moon </b>//<i> clear blue holo</i><br />
<b>Deborah Lippmann Sweet Dreams /</b>/<i> medium pink jelly with opalescent flakies</i><br />
<b>Sinful Colors Citrine </b>// <i>bright orange creme</i><br />
<b>Avon Don't Be Jaded </b>// <i>calm jade creme</i><br />
<b>Julep Rose </b>// <i>bright watermelon creme</i><br />
<b>Deborah Lippmann Boom Boom Pow </b>// <i>gold glitter with 24k gold dust</i><br />
<i><br /></i>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking! I hope you enjoyed this mini series. See you on the other side of the day!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-20903499967173721562016-03-15T12:00:00.000-07:002016-03-15T12:00:03.311-07:00Revlon Jaded<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_HzEBkea64DrQ3CUP0gVWKqt-4-0Nq3kbvd-V_0aOyCpkDhCOQQNzvYsJKemOEz2p9zaQeFGFb0QkWc8XUip4NQAs6ZlEXKoc1NHE5BWKbSpFS82rw8WBlZBLeF0T_UeTdiBalnI9Ps9/s1600/P1110372.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_HzEBkea64DrQ3CUP0gVWKqt-4-0Nq3kbvd-V_0aOyCpkDhCOQQNzvYsJKemOEz2p9zaQeFGFb0QkWc8XUip4NQAs6ZlEXKoc1NHE5BWKbSpFS82rw8WBlZBLeF0T_UeTdiBalnI9Ps9/s640/P1110372.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Revlon Jaded</b> is a delightful, neutral-toned mint creme. A perfect color for spring! 3 coats. The formula was a bit thick, yet slightly runny. It didn't level out too well when it dried, but that was fixed with a good top coat. Overall, a standard mint creme that you can find in any brand.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-87913190727400914802016-03-08T12:00:00.000-08:002016-03-08T12:00:08.874-08:00Butter London Sprog<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmI2Bg_5gOhUpArNguklQ1UOhjbLH6Eb8ZoHLlrKz5rGYWutIGnHxenm0-zaTFQyhMHefuDlepb2UvuyMinficqcx3QiUTqvQuwanDWzptIgGGn_U1LbXn12_rJiXdZYO85HROq-ELYgj/s1600/P1110362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmI2Bg_5gOhUpArNguklQ1UOhjbLH6Eb8ZoHLlrKz5rGYWutIGnHxenm0-zaTFQyhMHefuDlepb2UvuyMinficqcx3QiUTqvQuwanDWzptIgGGn_U1LbXn12_rJiXdZYO85HROq-ELYgj/s640/P1110362.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Butter London Sprog</b> is a dusty periwinkle - "serenity" if you will - creme. 2 coats. Since it was a Butter London polish, I expected a lot from the formula. Sadly, I found it thick and a bit stringy. Time to break out the nail polish thinner! Other than that, it dried shiny, though I still used top coat.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-25570147941432422992016-03-04T12:00:00.000-08:002016-03-04T12:00:00.682-08:00My Picks for Spring<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
Bird mating calls. Bird mating calls everywhere! (But really though. I'm trying to sleep!) Anyway, when I think of spring, I think of dainty pastels and delicate cherry blossoms greeting the day with its fallen petals. Hence, a majority of my spring picks are light pinks. And how can I say no to such pretty colors?</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3gtoaBMCup8FmZVO_akTnkMEHY6YZ0V-Xe3alp-8224gY3uGkb7hww73ULye4jlLKKzAgwtevF4uBXwEMddnIuu-A6Jx2BGFR4FV6HNJGmD1LLqs0tErUHCZWf5rwXD-LZF6hg0JQcIv/s1600/IMG_1292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3gtoaBMCup8FmZVO_akTnkMEHY6YZ0V-Xe3alp-8224gY3uGkb7hww73ULye4jlLKKzAgwtevF4uBXwEMddnIuu-A6Jx2BGFR4FV6HNJGmD1LLqs0tErUHCZWf5rwXD-LZF6hg0JQcIv/s640/IMG_1292.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnIxg6_DC0Ie-Njs4gIkTcng67fnb3qZeGjbqoJPlZE0jnSsEuJAa8DLiC_7ggkEwh_wByCVt6V74Txc12Cf9PDKxb8ggtO6y0m1FA2MMhkNQnb7mHbPJp5LcIfi4PJODHQool1dKTcQy/s1600/IMG_1298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnIxg6_DC0Ie-Njs4gIkTcng67fnb3qZeGjbqoJPlZE0jnSsEuJAa8DLiC_7ggkEwh_wByCVt6V74Txc12Cf9PDKxb8ggtO6y0m1FA2MMhkNQnb7mHbPJp5LcIfi4PJODHQool1dKTcQy/s640/IMG_1298.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
Left to right in first photo:<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Glitter Gal Wisteria</b> // <i>sheer pale lavender holo</i> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Love & Beauty Rose/Gold </b> // <i>rose gold foil</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Butter London Sprog</b> // <i>periwinkle creme</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Nicole by OPI Kim-pletely in Love </b>// <i>pale pink with blue-green shimmer</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Julep Shelly </b>// <i>bluish mint creme</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Polished by KPT Camellia </b>// <i>clear to magenta thermal jelly</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Revlon Pink Pineapple </b>// <i>pinky peach creme</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Revlon Buttercup </b>// <i>pale yellow creme</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Zoya Ginni /</b>/ <i>pink jelly with silver glitter texture - reminiscent of delicate cherry blossoms</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Sally Hansen Drama Sheen </b>// <i>sheer pale lilac with red shimmer</i><br />
<b>Julep Paris </b>// <i>a mix of pale pink, gold, and silver holo glitter</i><br />
<i><br /></i>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking! See you on the other side of the day!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-63030935250056720692016-03-01T12:00:00.000-08:002016-03-01T12:00:07.232-08:00Essie Master Plan<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjZBq-gyG99PTFbNgKfzeF6nYgeUlcvINaqkEwq_Ohqph3vWBtptdFWErnr-10wKouxsyhklmDxipeB968LuOJzzgoKurlZN7cLYGuIsgRq1JByfFAHqASuNzdga6C5sJTdxRx7lgfL5o/s1600/P1110340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjZBq-gyG99PTFbNgKfzeF6nYgeUlcvINaqkEwq_Ohqph3vWBtptdFWErnr-10wKouxsyhklmDxipeB968LuOJzzgoKurlZN7cLYGuIsgRq1JByfFAHqASuNzdga6C5sJTdxRx7lgfL5o/s640/P1110340.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Essie Master Plan</b> is a pale taupe creme that looks grey in certain lighting. 2 wonderful coats! The formula was great - thin, yet pigmented. It dried shiny, but I still used top coat.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-54259945642595022022016-02-23T12:00:00.000-08:002016-02-23T12:00:13.891-08:00Cult Nails Evolution<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPV5E2fG410q6VBk0FQFvC7qrZ_wHdRbSxq8dOQdtbVeq12rBZWB1VduNgBfH3zUoekFKf-kTaQH4Bmtzs6EuKo3URNImhWgqftxYWB9y-R_o6ADKhbGA0zL1JWieV4UwFcY-hKIgV3eTj/s1600/P1110313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPV5E2fG410q6VBk0FQFvC7qrZ_wHdRbSxq8dOQdtbVeq12rBZWB1VduNgBfH3zUoekFKf-kTaQH4Bmtzs6EuKo3URNImhWgqftxYWB9y-R_o6ADKhbGA0zL1JWieV4UwFcY-hKIgV3eTj/s640/P1110313.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Cult Nails Evolution</b> is a really pretty peach crelly. 3 coats. The formula wasn't that great because it was streaky and runny so I had to apply the polish carefully. Despite these issues, I still like the polish because the peach color goes well with my skin tone. I find it very difficult to find peach polishes that suit me. It dried very shiny, but I still used top coat.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-15189218772374319932016-02-16T12:00:00.000-08:002016-02-16T12:00:00.156-08:00Essie Cocktail Bling<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCoMEhUjAgfe1KZbihlBdDPoJuGbYtYzhZ3l1N0h-hZFhxQl1X7O6dGcG3WA1UCCs2wqd65-Ok07bbLeR9CMhi8Hp3XEfMQ9qPi98YRw5u7piOZmeRZH65j_I7XlJPUKDR4ToZ2w-1a6n4/s1600/P1110302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCoMEhUjAgfe1KZbihlBdDPoJuGbYtYzhZ3l1N0h-hZFhxQl1X7O6dGcG3WA1UCCs2wqd65-Ok07bbLeR9CMhi8Hp3XEfMQ9qPi98YRw5u7piOZmeRZH65j_I7XlJPUKDR4ToZ2w-1a6n4/s640/P1110302.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Essie Cocktail Bling</b> is a lilac-toned grey creme. I was delighted to find that it was even <i>prettier</i> in person! (And, of course, on the nail. ;) ) I used 2 coats. The formula was smooth and thin, but still very pigmented. Application was a breeze. It dried shiny, but I still used top coat.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-19472919855047059652016-02-15T14:35:00.000-08:002016-02-15T14:37:38.941-08:00"20 Polishes I Can't Live Without" Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Amidst destashing a huge portion of my collection, I thought it'd be fun (and challenging) to come up with 20 polishes I can't live without. No way are these polishes ever getting destashed! Millie of <a href="http://the-nail-smith.blogspot.com/">The Nail Smith</a> galore posted <a href="http://the-nail-smith.blogspot.com/2016/02/my-top-20-right-now.html">hers</a> a few days ago so I'm quite late to the party on this one (even though I'm the host...). Let's get straight to it!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfKc5V6udcgc7yIu5z4mL_gnhwd7MUoQVG4n8iz-5NQOXxWgGyNfO-GjNkSvMbFer7oqgdKiRJabNqjnnrv0_3cpZOhFigVxR3ccxvr7U4cdDL0yEldwzsX1m1RqgBfDlfA6HkT8tKwmGA/s1600/P1110373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfKc5V6udcgc7yIu5z4mL_gnhwd7MUoQVG4n8iz-5NQOXxWgGyNfO-GjNkSvMbFer7oqgdKiRJabNqjnnrv0_3cpZOhFigVxR3ccxvr7U4cdDL0yEldwzsX1m1RqgBfDlfA6HkT8tKwmGA/s640/P1110373.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
From top to bottom of the row, left to right:<br />
<br />
1. <b>Essie Shine of the Times</b>: opalescent flakie topper</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
2. <b>China Glaze Fairy Dust</b>: scattered holographic glitter</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
3. <b>Deborah Lippmann Boom Boom Pow</b>: gold glitter with gold shimmer</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
4. <b>Essence Julia</b>: holographic, silver square and hex glitter</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
5. <b>Wet n Wild Party of Five Glitters</b>: multicolored glitter</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
6. <b>OPI Samoan Sand</b>: peachy beige nude</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
7. <b>Essie Sugar Daddy</b>: sheer pink nude<br />
8. <b>Nails Inc. Porchester Square</b>: pinky taupe nude creme<br />
9. <b>Elle Vintage Charm</b>: pinky brown nude creme</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
10. <b>Revlon Vixen</b>: oxblood creme<br />
11. <b>Love & Beauty Peach Bud</b>: pinky peach creme with silver shimmer</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
12. <b>Sinful Colors Citrine</b>: tangerine creme</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
13. <b>Essie Absolutely Shore</b>: pale sea foam creme<br />
14. <b>Avon Don't Be Jaded</b>: jade creme</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
15. <b>Essie Bikini So Teeny</b>: periwinkle creme with subtle silver shimmer<br />
16. <b>Sally Hansen Pacific Blue</b>: electric blue creme<br />
17. <b>Nicole by OPI Khloe Had A Little Lam-Lam</b>: deep teal creme</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
18. <b>Chanel #583 Taboo</b>: "purple" - deep blue base with red shimmer and blue-flakie shimmer<br />
19. <b>Essie Cocktail Bling</b>: lilac-toned grey creme</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
20. <b>Wet n Wild Ebony Hates Chris</b>: black creme<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwzSMKpTad4clIXEOpGefPZtqhs_PZUTAGG4wqrJdJ3jMBOqJIN-odPiIq5pq4i9TBw4XQDDmufqookCUomcLmF2AaAM_vNWvk6fGBvaDyBG_TjL9IeeiaQHg3p5kPeHXkOIDQpO6mJC11/s1600/P1110390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwzSMKpTad4clIXEOpGefPZtqhs_PZUTAGG4wqrJdJ3jMBOqJIN-odPiIq5pq4i9TBw4XQDDmufqookCUomcLmF2AaAM_vNWvk6fGBvaDyBG_TjL9IeeiaQHg3p5kPeHXkOIDQpO6mJC11/s640/P1110390.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SkjF_cGeMJnWp6xZ2DQKZe-mLRK_kheIlQOhCL5WyGx8eZjBNcbPuwv37KhHT1PnbCJ3ptT3kq6M8UdwnOZGF2jyJUiUXzhOJKEf5vEy1Nfq4kDzGPSeG8Xk7dheCMXjliScLUpSGAPm/s1600/P1110398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SkjF_cGeMJnWp6xZ2DQKZe-mLRK_kheIlQOhCL5WyGx8eZjBNcbPuwv37KhHT1PnbCJ3ptT3kq6M8UdwnOZGF2jyJUiUXzhOJKEf5vEy1Nfq4kDzGPSeG8Xk7dheCMXjliScLUpSGAPm/s640/P1110398.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
So, theoretically, I <i>could</i> do with only these polishes... But would I <i>want</i> to? Of course not! Part of the reason why I have a sizable collection is because some polishes were gifts, keepsakes of certain memories/periods of my life, or souvenirs. I'm definitely not downsizing into the double digits anytime soon!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I really enjoyed this challenge and recreating my swatch book! I hope you did too. Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-67039633547594298102016-02-09T12:00:00.000-08:002016-02-09T12:00:22.640-08:00Essie Big Dipper<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchase</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizoNo9kKOy4NaUPLTaD6fkrNqfNgL1Oun84GoxK7hbs0f4GRH7qQ_jIcUTzzh5Y_fEJPfIBI3oNL_BFzWVeJpp9z9-K8YtOCohKFAvLJGxKAffuE8lqIgA5o9PMmmXFoRZ1q4Ufoy5ukYZ/s1600/P1110287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizoNo9kKOy4NaUPLTaD6fkrNqfNgL1Oun84GoxK7hbs0f4GRH7qQ_jIcUTzzh5Y_fEJPfIBI3oNL_BFzWVeJpp9z9-K8YtOCohKFAvLJGxKAffuE8lqIgA5o9PMmmXFoRZ1q4Ufoy5ukYZ/s640/P1110287.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQqaIL2QEW_QZ1QrFZGVTk5P4bPJf1QkZcb4fa8mfiXokLeKOVErIjN8gyJFx4gef1e8qK-LW1Mly8k8dBwtDYDNJrY2_kZwR8xV-8YjGiE9Q2OMRzk8AAMWPXax6tw3YNeK8YYILEnBh/s1600/P1110291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQqaIL2QEW_QZ1QrFZGVTk5P4bPJf1QkZcb4fa8mfiXokLeKOVErIjN8gyJFx4gef1e8qK-LW1Mly8k8dBwtDYDNJrY2_kZwR8xV-8YjGiE9Q2OMRzk8AAMWPXax6tw3YNeK8YYILEnBh/s640/P1110291.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdFyQrLBhtazYi_xPzTPOm5Im35vmjaLnHPMlOxaBBA2tkHOr02vefingscpC0qWB21PCFwSXP2u_3bBubepvU85ElZFn5QUzUAEEdMJKoM3bATI7KQ9vBI08Ry7py1qkQrQiDdbM2ZWZ/s1600/P1110295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdFyQrLBhtazYi_xPzTPOm5Im35vmjaLnHPMlOxaBBA2tkHOr02vefingscpC0qWB21PCFwSXP2u_3bBubepvU85ElZFn5QUzUAEEdMJKoM3bATI7KQ9vBI08Ry7py1qkQrQiDdbM2ZWZ/s640/P1110295.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Essie Big Dipper</b> is a subtle, pearlescent white shimmer. Originally intended as a topper, I instead used 1 coat on bare nails for a "barely there" polish effect. (Perhaps you can get away with this for work? ;) ) The formula was great and easy to apply. With top coat. I didn't expect to love this one as much as I do!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-78141989756231775062016-02-02T12:00:00.000-08:002016-02-02T12:00:05.697-08:00Rescue Beauty Lounge Oh Slap! + ILNP Juliette<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwZ2auDYzT2M352ggCgfL0_3s_DSDSnbhPgNLSMDUmnIRs_GYa4YJd4Dp81FO5Z-VwS0OdvleM0FlZtNjeEPZT546AjkN0XwaJBZKXb4bm3eDGwmg7kO-88qyGyep-Ler7zlFLxgWfjsh/s1600/P1110260.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwZ2auDYzT2M352ggCgfL0_3s_DSDSnbhPgNLSMDUmnIRs_GYa4YJd4Dp81FO5Z-VwS0OdvleM0FlZtNjeEPZT546AjkN0XwaJBZKXb4bm3eDGwmg7kO-88qyGyep-Ler7zlFLxgWfjsh/s640/P1110260.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aD-bntfAJSfPeISucfz9tnGDcQjHmjscw8teIA9PLE05O5G3DxLf535K_VF8m4Jqo4qEEcCcnmatNnooLwuYbksUxyvcozK1oEyqMnEfU0UvwHOq3_5F5kySaP-cCDKh0-HLhXjpPZDB/s1600/P1110262.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aD-bntfAJSfPeISucfz9tnGDcQjHmjscw8teIA9PLE05O5G3DxLf535K_VF8m4Jqo4qEEcCcnmatNnooLwuYbksUxyvcozK1oEyqMnEfU0UvwHOq3_5F5kySaP-cCDKh0-HLhXjpPZDB/s640/P1110262.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYmHI7Ltm4slIm2QYrEaNTvSbOnSCHWoTVK0fDVUM_JAmG0CeEQwgCMhVv8Y7PP3AAvUGuChykQFBePJj1yOj5Fn844uuyUiN8YmabMhmam5GUv8xgpd87AqcSTWdIMhbpJzH8YCOEu2F2/s1600/P1110264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYmHI7Ltm4slIm2QYrEaNTvSbOnSCHWoTVK0fDVUM_JAmG0CeEQwgCMhVv8Y7PP3AAvUGuChykQFBePJj1yOj5Fn844uuyUiN8YmabMhmam5GUv8xgpd87AqcSTWdIMhbpJzH8YCOEu2F2/s640/P1110264.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvnrVgJzMJCbT39rDScFaJL_KyMuJIdtFjRg2B3WwobWWipw6Pitu30I8weabLOj2W1Ytfjl2huOwGu-EYuGUtH_gY9v4JT3hyphenhyphenrcUq2F6hsTWvIepF5xHoEd9bJgnKYuW7FYCI2fHy6yk/s1600/P1110269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvnrVgJzMJCbT39rDScFaJL_KyMuJIdtFjRg2B3WwobWWipw6Pitu30I8weabLOj2W1Ytfjl2huOwGu-EYuGUtH_gY9v4JT3hyphenhyphenrcUq2F6hsTWvIepF5xHoEd9bJgnKYuW7FYCI2fHy6yk/s640/P1110269.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Rescue Beauty Lounge Oh Slap!</b> is a sheer, soft pink. 3 coats. The formula was good. I was surprised to find that it wasn't very streaky although it was a sheer nude. It was a bit tricky to apply because my brush had two bristles that were longer than the rest. It dried shiny, but I still used top coat.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>ILNP Juliette</b> (accent nail) is a neutral-toned rose gold with sparkling metallic flakes and linear holo. It covered very well in 2 coats, but I did 3 coats just in case. The formula was great since it was easy to apply and control. It dried smooth. With top coat.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-52915691373822961692016-01-26T12:00:00.000-08:002016-01-26T12:00:16.305-08:00Color Club Cherubic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKeBpOOrrxHiMVSMgmY1hHIbZ4OOu07mZyvoGhl3Sn47hr1XpCKA5b-2RqWH8upCvTkKe-wkBRKwepQto_zLifSV3UNQ1vqrazbY2Vr-rEUEmcIDAl7W4-5ZmgGxkUUfAeywtm407-1B66/s1600/P1080518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKeBpOOrrxHiMVSMgmY1hHIbZ4OOu07mZyvoGhl3Sn47hr1XpCKA5b-2RqWH8upCvTkKe-wkBRKwepQto_zLifSV3UNQ1vqrazbY2Vr-rEUEmcIDAl7W4-5ZmgGxkUUfAeywtm407-1B66/s640/P1080518.JPG" width="606" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TJtzIC20acfSk-ODfAg4avZhIJdEVsGLdTXV9u8Pfy9lbgVvl84Aimj8kNI3yYxFX38x2X5Tw70vlvGUHah9l_Wy_6rjwKsWloP3pN0bNHoqiQEOSZI-T2sI1V8cBFle4Vbaq10l4WRi/s1600/P1080521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TJtzIC20acfSk-ODfAg4avZhIJdEVsGLdTXV9u8Pfy9lbgVvl84Aimj8kNI3yYxFX38x2X5Tw70vlvGUHah9l_Wy_6rjwKsWloP3pN0bNHoqiQEOSZI-T2sI1V8cBFle4Vbaq10l4WRi/s640/P1080521.JPG" width="636" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66YKZpdpCSeoo3zrn8gIoMtwuTzvww0MPniAfEXG78wp8YjVEFDtnaMqDTVzzyYt69QR5yCrltHn4lWdjVBl7ub2FOAxVmn8Qd-D-rJbwyKbiKjhMs7ZJVTSuoNetnBdT53v0U0-IxOps/s1600/P1080530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66YKZpdpCSeoo3zrn8gIoMtwuTzvww0MPniAfEXG78wp8YjVEFDtnaMqDTVzzyYt69QR5yCrltHn4lWdjVBl7ub2FOAxVmn8Qd-D-rJbwyKbiKjhMs7ZJVTSuoNetnBdT53v0U0-IxOps/s640/P1080530.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcAUIAt-EubajnorP-dvKzclzJfgRxBas_tXMN0E6d8EXCkpI4KyB6mtXBxrVboxj6PzzWuulz4PZjqv7MXgH-OtOqXCLr_L-ow8YfozA00nH4PAhTLDQwiIsBYtPjpQnCATuMKqWapDc/s1600/P1080528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcAUIAt-EubajnorP-dvKzclzJfgRxBas_tXMN0E6d8EXCkpI4KyB6mtXBxrVboxj6PzzWuulz4PZjqv7MXgH-OtOqXCLr_L-ow8YfozA00nH4PAhTLDQwiIsBYtPjpQnCATuMKqWapDc/s640/P1080528.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<b>Color Club Cherubic</b> is a beautiful nude with very strong linear holo. I believe I used 2 coats. The formula was amazing - so easy to apply and very opaque. No top coat because it was a holo. As you can probably tell, I love this little one. I definitely recommend it!<br />
<br />
Thanks for looking! See you on the other side of the day!<br />
<br />
MichelleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-89550169018387934412016-01-19T12:00:00.000-08:002016-01-19T12:00:00.904-08:00The All About Polish Tag<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">1. What is you favourite nail polish finish (eg. creme, crelly, glitter, etc)?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">Definitely cremes! Even most of <a href="http://lelacquerhookup.blogspot.com/2015/11/my-current-top-10-nail-polishes.html" target="_blank">My Top 10 (2015)</a> consists of cremes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcyQNMxdvuWxqbWa9h11iPM7M_5ONE1sQL8j0gvHAYj2C1DN3dP-AHEo5RIlW8VpHowPIUgQaFH2upGgXNQdSsqtB3RrWGwbxnl5a8LfOYCe4fGesfcA2J8dlSS-YQPBrul0-DHNM1eyh/s1600/IMG_1323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcyQNMxdvuWxqbWa9h11iPM7M_5ONE1sQL8j0gvHAYj2C1DN3dP-AHEo5RIlW8VpHowPIUgQaFH2upGgXNQdSsqtB3RrWGwbxnl5a8LfOYCe4fGesfcA2J8dlSS-YQPBrul0-DHNM1eyh/s640/IMG_1323.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">2. What is your favourite “pretty ugly” shade?</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><b>Barry M Mustard</b>... You guessed it! A mustard creme.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIT6IGltffkv8QhpoVvP9SBn6EfHNWZO2VhNDA9__OKyAjLBYJwrpDk_U3d0rd4mSxq4cVMM0MaRGmCHxZOu9yzMmydYae8YHjPas_jtWPZ_7jKHkpCxlNEAJ4vlGJmjOppy46kLoPmDmv/s1600/IMG_1774.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIT6IGltffkv8QhpoVvP9SBn6EfHNWZO2VhNDA9__OKyAjLBYJwrpDk_U3d0rd4mSxq4cVMM0MaRGmCHxZOu9yzMmydYae8YHjPas_jtWPZ_7jKHkpCxlNEAJ4vlGJmjOppy46kLoPmDmv/s640/IMG_1774.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">3. Which polish in your collection is the most sentimental to you?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">It's either <b>China Glaze White Ice</b> because my dad actually went out to get a few China Glazes when I asked for <b>For Audrey</b> (which he couldn't find), which was how my collection began, or <b>Chanel #583 Taboo</b>, which one of my good friends since high school pitched in to help me buy for my 21st birthday.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSLL2YL9P_wHYXKKoCqjnLRzSXO3gOImeoxxS5E1-5SzUPrf7h0d-4_a5l4iE_ndgPooIBhR6JSSCsFTnJe1a8_JrkH3PWLH2c7GDR2NYhCXIJvIJmhQKnZfp0v3Bc6r048_AVtMx_l_Ji/s1600/IMG_1775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSLL2YL9P_wHYXKKoCqjnLRzSXO3gOImeoxxS5E1-5SzUPrf7h0d-4_a5l4iE_ndgPooIBhR6JSSCsFTnJe1a8_JrkH3PWLH2c7GDR2NYhCXIJvIJmhQKnZfp0v3Bc6r048_AVtMx_l_Ji/s640/IMG_1775.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">4. If you could go back in time and buy any collection, what would it be?</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">None, really. I prefer buying individual polishes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">5. What is your go-to “all occasion” polish?</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;"><b>OPI Samoan Sand </b>- you can never go wrong with a nude polish!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJiAkDS1DP0xW-PdMMG6OP1JZNNfdkjLhdWRhBf4CqED9ySH2HRBROZxuvZM11jcVzFQYoSyXTzJbMuzjJfpJKblwfq4o-On_h8f88DDZ6Axq9C1Brz0er5W3hFU7kpMS-Hf6Bi67zxkO/s1600/IMG_1776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJiAkDS1DP0xW-PdMMG6OP1JZNNfdkjLhdWRhBf4CqED9ySH2HRBROZxuvZM11jcVzFQYoSyXTzJbMuzjJfpJKblwfq4o-On_h8f88DDZ6Axq9C1Brz0er5W3hFU7kpMS-Hf6Bi67zxkO/s640/IMG_1776.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">6. What items are essential to your nail care routine?</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover, Badger Balm Cuticle Care, <a href="http://www.365daysofcolorpolishes.com/products/634906-sunnys-cuticle-oil-samplers" target="_blank">Sunny's Cuticle Oil samplers</a>, and a plastic cuticle pusher.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLCTTzu_4fwJ49-CX6oW8eF2YE9UOqZUL17e9sVWB5g6WVU2kNLWb5O9VQJiB6T9MtYVe4wrLhW0pRiSdXgEcT4yjXBLUqHBY6v176nhnjBrJj3QiRLIgJBD2BHPEI2nyWvLRdKm9vpj5/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLCTTzu_4fwJ49-CX6oW8eF2YE9UOqZUL17e9sVWB5g6WVU2kNLWb5O9VQJiB6T9MtYVe4wrLhW0pRiSdXgEcT4yjXBLUqHBY6v176nhnjBrJj3QiRLIgJBD2BHPEI2nyWvLRdKm9vpj5/s640/FullSizeRender.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">7. What is your favourite “newly discovered” brand (indie or mainstream)?</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">I don't have one. Ever since I finished my major destash, I unfollowed many swatchers on Instagram and Bloglovin' so I wouldn't be tempted by new polishes anymore. (It has worked by the way!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">8. What is your go-to “bad ass” colour (the colour that makes you feel sexiest or most badass)?</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">Definitely a black creme! I recommend <b>Wet 'n Wild Black Creme</b> and <b>Ebony Hates Chris</b>, by the way.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgZr2oWiuS2rozjmThA9yQS1A5A5nRjXLpkPSnpWDNMxfmnTj2VSBe1yUJovQPFjPvWPoskyiN81sFtVMB4CRirznoIbt6f5e7Eh5gxixvsX7YR17noaGkkYA7ukAk7K-4IoJAHUFxKNp/s1600/IMG_1778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgZr2oWiuS2rozjmThA9yQS1A5A5nRjXLpkPSnpWDNMxfmnTj2VSBe1yUJovQPFjPvWPoskyiN81sFtVMB4CRirznoIbt6f5e7Eh5gxixvsX7YR17noaGkkYA7ukAk7K-4IoJAHUFxKNp/s640/IMG_1778.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">9. Indie or Mainstream?</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">I prefer mainstream now, specifically Essie. My style has changed recently so I love wearing cremes and sheer nudes. (Check out <a href="http://lelacquerhookup.blogspot.com/2015/12/my-favorite-nudes.html" target="_blank">my favorite nudes</a>!) It's hard to find such polishes from indies. Not to mention, I <i>love</i> Essie's square bottles! They're so easy to store and aesthetically pleasing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span>
</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijFA6RCUCCwKAsDT_M-V-D3WoXG4IE30BuOAIaOSshvEfqIiZjZz4IRmdprJfCAEg-qjfxJH28ydXafVlT_LGy8Mz1G7piXTU9vqoJOlNMATXZdNt9Y2hePkJEmRKV7hXDw3r9Nel78uLK/s1600/IMG_1343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijFA6RCUCCwKAsDT_M-V-D3WoXG4IE30BuOAIaOSshvEfqIiZjZz4IRmdprJfCAEg-qjfxJH28ydXafVlT_LGy8Mz1G7piXTU9vqoJOlNMATXZdNt9Y2hePkJEmRKV7hXDw3r9Nel78uLK/s640/IMG_1343.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">10. Which brand’s collections do you most look forward to?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">I guess Essie's? I like looking at the packaging and color palette even though the collections don't excite me anymore.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4373050384011770274.post-35194790610271199732016-01-12T12:00:00.000-08:002016-01-12T12:00:13.844-08:00OPI On Her Majesty's Secret Service<div style="text-align: right;">
<b>Self-purchased</b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADcNqC8O4946O7GJM9a7MOeJ2ixkJuLCxU1H7w5xeTT-BjZZCvIQJpV0iIU3FqaNj_qFd0EkEEw0ZQnPlKdwKAL58_T4jRAt9vQJRW-V7TzJEjHsVQ_FiyLRz-8LXCx4DPjJtS_K1EwZO/s1600/P1110063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADcNqC8O4946O7GJM9a7MOeJ2ixkJuLCxU1H7w5xeTT-BjZZCvIQJpV0iIU3FqaNj_qFd0EkEEw0ZQnPlKdwKAL58_T4jRAt9vQJRW-V7TzJEjHsVQ_FiyLRz-8LXCx4DPjJtS_K1EwZO/s640/P1110063.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMyc3PtMRLnqTr1Iy6IjlJ6NWVPTBRW6XD5HGWkTcbUhesHWC6byhzYgZhtBNic1JjFLebt8tfp-ert-heu2pBS2h-g7KbEsqmR2npCF1MRuKxgvq6xsIa_sCoyPqfrdEnf8Juod93nqvJ/s1600/P1110066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMyc3PtMRLnqTr1Iy6IjlJ6NWVPTBRW6XD5HGWkTcbUhesHWC6byhzYgZhtBNic1JjFLebt8tfp-ert-heu2pBS2h-g7KbEsqmR2npCF1MRuKxgvq6xsIa_sCoyPqfrdEnf8Juod93nqvJ/s640/P1110066.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjze38dhMa-y6E3G9KAKOCWHv5Z2tJ4_do1EIcXseNkvWoCJBGoxWTIddLgGzJxF6CbWKoKNb_PafxxEflrKODr0B4gpBgahFLfiWoNx5mchZfqY_WWAmZthLy0WAL4tGOEgZLbFzrBFEVn/s1600/P1110069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjze38dhMa-y6E3G9KAKOCWHv5Z2tJ4_do1EIcXseNkvWoCJBGoxWTIddLgGzJxF6CbWKoKNb_PafxxEflrKODr0B4gpBgahFLfiWoNx5mchZfqY_WWAmZthLy0WAL4tGOEgZLbFzrBFEVn/s640/P1110069.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>OPI On Her Majesty's Secret Service</b> is a dark grey jelly packed with blue and gold shimmer. I believe I used 3 coats. The formula was good from what I can remember. With top coat.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for looking! See you on the other side of the day!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Michelle </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616172577607203543noreply@blogger.com0