Nail Junkie

I used Sinful Colors Nail Junkie under a crackle last night but to me it deserves a post all of its own because it's that fabulous.



I remember looking at this color at Walgreens and I had thought I purchased it. When my sister sent me a list of the polish that I left at my dad's I was shocked it wasn't on the list. I know I wanted to add it to my collection because I figured it would be perfect for an accent nail or to layer over any of the teal shades I owned. So once I had $2 to spare, I headed to Wags and picked it up.
It's a gorgeous teal jelly with chunky gold glitters and small blue sparkles. The formula is thick and gooey, making it a little difficult to work with. I used 2 coats to get the desired effect I wanted under the crackle I was going to use. Overall, it's a gorgeous color and would be perfect for an accent nail but I don't see myself purchasing it again because I'm pretty sure it will last me a LONG time.

current nail polish - Trinity Junkie

My crackle nail polish collection is growing. I received 2012 Cherimoya Cracked Nail Polish in Trinity from my "mother-in-law" for my birthday. (She also got me a black crackle from Pure Ice. I was so excited because I wasn't expecting anything :).) The 2012 Cherimoya collection has 24 colors, and it's a big range. It was so hard to choose a polish. Trinity (in the bottle) seems a little darker than Pepto Bismol, but since I love pink I'm okay with that. I paired it with Sinful Colors Nail Junkie (which I absolutely adore) and I like the results.




The Cherimoya polish has a REALLY strong odor to it, like enough to knock you out. Well not literally but it is intense. The brush is short and thick and I prefer this brush over the SH crackle brush. The polish itself isn't too runny. It dries fast and has a matte finish (although I added a top coat) I would purchase another bottle from this brand because they have such a wide variety and it's in my price range.

day 2

day 2 - edgy look

Now I'm not one for "edgy" looks. I either go for neutral looks or bright looks (yes completely opposite I know, it just depends on where I'm going or how I'm feeling) but I have never been one to pull off a "edgy" look, so this is what I consider edgy.





Products used:
(base) Wet n Wild Eye Expressions Creme Eyeshadow - PopArt - (brown)
(lid) NYX For Your Eyes Only Smokey Eyes - (silver)
(crease) Coastal Scents 78 palette (2 shades of dark blue)
(undereye) Coastal Scents 78 palette (2 shades of dark blue)
(liner) InColor Fabu liner - black (with black eyeshadow over to intensify)
(waterline) Sephora Eye Pencil (midnight black)
Maybelline Falsies Volume Express Mascara
(lips) MAC Sheer Plum
MAC Studio Finish Concealer Palette - Deep Dark

Birthday Nails!!

I tried to get "creative" with my nails but it was my first attempt at doing (so-called) nail art. I used one of my FAVORITE pinks, Sinful Colors Cream Pink (2 coats). On my accent nail, I used the LA COLORS: Color Craze (something) purple & a coat of the Sally Hansen Rock Candy over it. For the nail art (can you tell it's supposed to be a cupcake?) I used LA Colors Nail Deco in White with Rock Candy over it.

What's on my nails...

I never know whether to call these posts NOTD or NOTW. Anyways, today I'm wearing Sally Hansen Crackle Topcoat in Cherry Smash over Wet n Wild Hannah Pinktana.

3 coats of Hannah Pinktana, 1 coat of Cherry Smash with one coat of Clear top coat

The crackle polish was a gift from my boyfriend. My review is the same as with the blue crackle in the previous post. I couldn't cover the nail with one swipe of the brush but had no problem with layering the polish because I did side by side swipes.

I don't have any other crackle polish to compare the Sally Hansen Crackle Topcoat to but after using both SH Distressed Denim & this one I can say I would purchase another bottle. Although after reading other reviews I don't think I would purchase the gold SH crackle.

Do you own any of the Sally Hansen Crackle Topcoats? What's your favorite crackle polish?

should i be concerned?

my heart is beating weird. It feels like its beating kinda fast but I'm not doing anything. I was just sitting at the dining room table doing some homework after my shower. i told my sister in an IM and she told me i should tell Loro but he's sleeping and I don't want to wake him up if im imagining it. i probably had too much caffeine today or I need to cut back on the amount of food I eat. Come to think of it, I did have 1/2 a 4 max. it may be nothing, but my imagination. I don't have any other abnormal symptoms so I'm just going to let it slide.

(Tag) Kreativ Blogger Award - 10 facts

I was unofficially tagged by Olivia. She has a great blog, be sure to check her out. I love looking at the sweets she bakes.


Here's 10 facts you may or may not know about me.

1.) I will be receiving my associates degree in January for Early Childhood Education. My next educational goal is to receive my bachelors degree to become a kindergarten teacher.

2.) Growing up, I wanted to be a pediatric nurse or NICU nurse. However, I realized that I don't have the stomach to give children and babies shots.

3.) My first time flying was in 2009 when I went to Puerto Rico. Before that I was terrified of flying. Now it doesn't bother me (as much) I'm only nervous during take-off and landing.

4.) My favorite dishes to cook are pasta dishes. The possibilities are endless.

5.) I was born two months early on my father's birthday.

6.) I didn't get my drivers license until I was 19 in 2003 (although I had my permit since 2001) because I was nervous to drive and terrified to drive on I-4. Even once I got my license I only took back routes and side roads for the longest.

7.) I only wore dresses growing up becausem my mother forbid me to where pants due to our "church rules" and religion. Little did she know, that once in middle school I would change into jeans that my friends gave me to wear. I hated feeling like an oddball.

8.) I was a clumsy child, my name could have been "walks into walls" but I became more "graceful" after beginning dance classes my freshman year. (Although at times, I still can be clumsy.)

9.) My biggest regret was moving out when my dad remarried.

10.) Yesterday, a "dream" came true for me. One that I have had for about 13 years. I got a response from Justin Timberlake. Yea, so maybe it was only a one word response and on twitter but hey, I guess some dreams really do come true. lol

(photo credit)

20 day makeup challenge: day 1

Day 1 - Simple, Natural Look (you should look like you’re not even wearing makeup!)

Disclaimer: I typically do not wear foundation therefore no foundation was used for this look.


Products used:
(base) Sun Kissed from Wet n Wild Mega Eyes Creme Eyeshadow - Pop Art
(lid) Sedona Lace 88 Warm Palette
(crease) Coastal Scents 78 palette
(liner) Vital Radiance Soft Defining Eyeliner - Soft Brown
Wet n Wild Mega Volume Mascara
Wet n Wild Glassy Gloss Lip Gel - This too shall glass
(undereye) MAC studio finish concealer palette - Deep Dark

Well I've been thinking...

about doing a 20 day makeup challenge that I saw here after reading vanewpc's tweet.

I'm pretty sure I want to do this challenge but I already know for sure that I won't post consecutively 20 days straight. Also let it be noted that I hardly ever wear a full face of makeup (which is why I usually steer clear of challenges like this). When I wear makeup I usually just do my eyes & lips. I stay away from face makeup because 1) I haven't been matched for my correct shade, 2) foundations I have tried in the past break me out and 3) I don't have much to coverup because my skin tone is pretty even and don't have many blemishes. Although if I do have to hide blemishes or dark circles I use a concealer. So with all that being said, when I post my response to the challenge, I probably won't be wearing face makeup.


Here's the challenge:

Day 1: Simple, Natural Look (you should look like you’re not even wearing makeup!)

Day 2: Edgy Look

Day 3: Any look with a bold lipstick

Day 4: Doll-like Look

Day 5: Makeup for Holidays

Day 6: Makeup that makes you look like an animal

Day 7: Makeup inspired by a famous celebrity

Day 8: Makeup that represents a culture other than your own

Day 9: Makeup inspired by a flower

Day 10: Makeup for a night out at the club

Day 11: Any look with glittery eye shadow

Day 12: Makeup inspired by a Disney princess

Day 13: Makeup that makes you look like the opposite sex

Day 14: Any look with lots (and I mean LOTS) of mascara

Day 15: Sexy Smokey Eye Look

Day 16: Makeup that shows off your eye color

Day 17: Edgy Eyeliner Look

Day 18: Makeup that shows off your bone structure

Day 19: Dinner Dance/Prom Makeup

Day 20: No Makeup At All (to remind yourself that you are beautiful, even without makeup)

I'll probably post tomorrow with my first response.

Sally Hansen Crackle Topcoat

So my wonderful boyfriend gave me my birthday present early. My birthday isn't til the 26th but he was excited to give it to me because he knew I really wanted it. He got me 2 Sally Hansen Crackle Topcoats. (I may have mentioned several times that I wanted some crackle polish.) He told me he had asked the employee at Walgreens about the crackle polish & she told him that they were flying off the shelves. He got me Distressed Denim and Cherry Smash. I didn't take a picture of the bottles.

The first color I decided to use was Distressed Denim over Island Smoothie.





The brush is long and skinny, so it took multiple strokes to coat nail. Although I did not layer the crackle polish itself, I did side-by-side strokes. It's the first crackle polish I used so I don't have anything to compare it to so overall I was impressed with the effect. I just wish the brush was shorter and thicker.

attempting to save my nail

I cracked my thumb nail and I didn't want to cut it because it would be too short (and painful) I remember reading a post (or seeing a video) from sayanythingbr00ke about a technique she found to save your nail. That technique was using a tea bag to repair (and save) the nail. At first, it seemed like a good soloution. It held up for about 2 days, then started peeling off. I'm not sure what I did wrong or if it's normal. It is easier (and less messy)than using super glue (which I ended up using afterwards). I would probably use this technique again if I didn't have super glue. The above picture is before applying clear nail polish. After a few coats of clear polish, the tea bag somewhat blended in with my nail.

Jewel Tone

I picked up LA COLORS color craze in Jewel Tone (BCC582) as my newest accent glitter polish. It's a clear base with magenta, purple and teal glitters. The color combo is perfect for me. The glitter isn't chunky (with one coat) and the price is reasonable at $1. Since I only plan on using this color as an accent color, I'm not sure how many coats it would take if you wanted to wear the color on its own.

notw: verbena

This week I painted my nails with Sinful Colors Verbena in honor of my mother's birthday. Also in remembrance of Caylee. Verbena is a pretty creme purple somewhere between lilac and a blue-violet. At first, I wasn't sure if I wanted to add this color to my collection but I read that it isn't part of the permanent line so I figured I would snatch it up while I could find it. To tell you the truth, I'm glad I did because I got the last bottle. Please excuse my messy edges in the picture spam. .





My accent color is LA COLORS Color Craze Jewel Tone.

notw

Quick post I've been trying to get up all week of my nails earlier this week. It's from Sinful Colors newest collection Beverly Hills. The color, Beverly Hills. This was one of the ones I wanted to be sure I got from the collection.

Sinful Colors Beverly Hills - 2 coats, no top coat

I was a disappointed in the display because they were not organized and half of the bottles were missing rings. My bottle did come with a ring but it is not pictured. I think the main reason I was upset about the display was because 1) I worked in retail & know things should be in a certain order but its nearly impossible to keep a display "store-ready" and 2) it looked nothing like any of the displays I've seen posted on other blogs. So far, I picked up two other colors from this collection and I'll post those when I use them. I hate being on a budget or else I would have bought them all, lol.


(This polish was received as a early birthday present.)

Have you got any of the colors from the Beverly Hills Collection? Was your display "store-ready"? Am I the only one who gets upset if the display isn't pretty?