The Liebster Award!

Hey guys! I have the coolest thing to share with you all. Last week I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Apple Lacquer, you must check out her blog!
For those who don’t know what it is, here’s a bit about the award:

1. "This little award is all about discovering new blogs and helping those with less than 200 followers to get recognized."

Here are the rules:

1. Each person tagged must post 11 things about themselves.

2. They must also answer the 11 questions the 'tagger' has set for them.

3. They must create 11 more questions to ask bloggers they have decided to tag.

4. They must then choose 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers and tag them in their post.

5. These lucky bloggers must then be told.

6. There's no tag backs.


Ok so here are 11 random things about me:
1. I work in IT
2. I have 2 cats
3. I love fresh-brewed coffee
4. I am a makeup junkie
5. I love kayaking
6. I am fairly shy
7. If I ever moved from Wisconsin it would be to New Orleans or San Francisco
8. I love taking pictures but hate to be in them
9. I have a great fear of snakes
10. I am always cold
11. I love football and hockey



Ok now to answer my questions from Apple Lacquer

1. How did you get started with blogging?
I got into a couple of nail polish facebook groups and it sounded like something I could include my nieces on. We love to do each other’s nails.
2. What is the landscape like where you live?
Lots of farms, some hills
3. What is your favorite type of pants?
Sweatpants
4. What are your pet's names?
Riley


Java


5. What is your dream job?
CEO of my own company where I have a great staff that allows me to travel at my leisure
6. What is your absolute least favorite polish?
Anything nude
7. What is your dream date?
Wine-tasting and dinner in Napa Valley, in a limo of course
8. What is your least favorite TV show?
The Simpsons
9. What was your biggest nail polish fail?
I did a mani with Chanel Peridot and apparently grabbed the bottle of Seche Vite instead of Seche clear base. It peeled off in sheets within 12 hours.
10. What was your first boyfriend or girlfriend like?
It was seventh grade and his name was Chris. He was the class clown, totally hilarious and cute in a Ron Howard way.
11. What's your favorite color for toe nail polish?
Anything teal

My questions for my 11 bloggers :
1. What is your go-to, can’t live without, beauty product?
2. What is the most you have ever spent on one bottle of nail polish?
3. What is the last book you read?
4. What is your favorite dessert?
5. Name a guilty pleasure.
6. How did you get started blogging?
7. What is the story behind the name of your blog?
8. If you could take the vacation of a lifetime, where would you go?
9. Who is the 1 beauty personality, living or not, you would die to meet?
10. What is your Sunday lounge outfit?
11. What is your favorite beverage?


My 11 tagged bloggers:

1. Teen Polish Junkie
2. Mani Curiously
3. Adore A Polish
4. Ooh La La Polish
5. Lisa’s Nail Obsession
6. makeupmaniac16
7. Love my Nails
8. Patty and Goldie’s Day Off
9. The Beauty Think Tank
10. Glitter Puke!!
11. Mama FAsHioNista

Its Giveaway time!

Ok I have been blogging almost a year so I decided its about time for a giveaway. What better prize than the new Ninja Facets Trio! You can win this trio of gorgeousness before its available!

This first beauty is Color-changing Garnet! I think its my fave!

The next one is Alexandrite, also pretty.

Last but certainly not least is Zultanite, its just fun to say!

This giveaway is open internationally! I will contact the winner by email and they will have 24 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

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What a haul!

I have been such a slacker lately, I decided to share my latest haul and what a doozy! I am in indie heaven!
I have really fallen in love with glitter. WHAT? I know, I know I always protested when everyone was showing glitter bombs my response was "I hate glitter". But the indie craze has caught me and I seem to wear glitter all the time. Now it is still a pain to remove but I guess I can put up with it. On to the pics!

The first three are from very talented ladies who never cease to 

amaze with their color choices and naming conventions!

Pool Party is from Chelsea at Pretty and Polished. It is a gorgeous 

blue with multi-colored glitter that makes you think of a day at the pool. 

Go to Napa for auto parts and Mustard fields comes from Michelle at Sonoma Nail art. 

Not only does she make some of the coolest polishes, her artistic abilities will amaze!

The polishes I have from these two are the highest quality and a pleasure to apply.

The next two are my first from Rainbow Honey. They are from the Equestria Collection.

Mare of the Moon and 20% Cooler and beautiful polishes and again the application was flawless.

Mare of the moon is a blue/purple shimmer with crescent moon glitter. 

From the Rainbow Honey website 20% Cooler is A shimmery and sheer light blue base

 with a veritable rainbow of glitter.  And their packaging is so cute!

Now I have been waiting to place this order forever. Whimsical Ideas by Pam

makes some of the most beautiful polishes I have ever seen. The first is

Kismet's Pajamas named after her kitty, Kismet. Second is Seuss which is a 

cool blue with red and white glitter reminiscent of the colors in Cat in the Hat.

The third is Peanut Butter and Jelly and the name says it all, a grapey polish with gold

glitter. Good enough to eat! (but don't) The fourth is Saturday Morning Cartoons which is

a fabulous blue with red, green and silver glitter. Last but certainly not least is Kitty Glitter.

I really got this for the name, I am not much into light blue but this is a really pretty blue with 

silver and white glitter

Next is Oblivion from Pahlish. Oblivion is this deep royal blue with multi-shaped gold glitter. 

I had this on yesterday and loved it. I think it was only 2 coats and I was happy. The only 

drawback is that it was packaged in self-adhesive bubble wrap and you can see in the pictures

It left the bottle kind of gummy. Living with 2 cats you get used to hair on 

everything but a little goo gone will fix it.

And my last bit of nail mail was from a friend in the UK. She sent me two polishes from

Nails Inc and a smashing little red from Max Factor. Thanks Shel!

Well I hope you enjoyed my haul post. I am excited to try these out. If you are interested in any of these you

can find them at:

Pretty & Polished

Sonoma Nail Art

Rainbow Honey

Pahlish

Whimsical ideas by Pam

Cosmoprof 2012! Here come the Ninjas!

 The Ninjas are heading to Vegas! There is a HUGE all-encompassing Beauty/Trade show called CosmoProf North America and the Ninjas are going to represent. We are going to see if we can find new products for you guys and we want to see the latest trends in Nail Polish and accessories. 

They have a showcase for up and coming companies called Discover Beauty Spotlight and today I want to share a couple of the companies the Ninjas will be looking at:

Acquarella - USA

Acquarella is the premier water-based nail polish brand.  Our highly advanced, water-based technology in our nail polishes and removers does away with harmful petrochemical solvents and chemicals.  Acquarella is perfect for everyone, especially discerning clientele including cancer remission, asthma, allergies, pregnancy, and religious concerns. Try the truly green alternative – Acquarella.

La Couleur Couture - USA

No harsh chemicals like formaldehyde, DBP or toluene. Fashion forward, sophisticated, and urban-edgy, La Couleur Couture provides a rainbow of high-shine hues to match.  Our unique basecoat formula ensures the longest lasting protection for your nails, while our topcoat offers unmatched diamond-like shine.  Wave goodbye to brittle and yellow nails with our protective UV inhibitor, and say hello to gorgeously coloured and healthy nails.

Both of these companies look interesting and they have a beautiful full line of color choices. You can visit their websites here:   Acquarella    La Couleur Couture

See you soon!

Tough As Nails Lacquer: 100 Likes Giant Indie Giveaway

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Something new for you!

Hi All! Long time no chat. I have been crazy busy this summer as I am sure you all have. Today I bring you my sleepers of the summer. These are polishes that I really haven't heard much about although their big sisters are the talk of the town. Have you guessed? I am talking about the Layla Cosmetics Ceramic Effects. Now everyone and my mother have heard of Layla Holos and Mirrors but I have never really seen the ceramics mentioned. Until now. You will be seeing them soon at the store but I wanted to give you a sneak peek.

The first one is 14 Vamp Red and you should all know how I feel about a hot, Vampy red.

The application was good. This is 3 coats and I used flash in a light box. 

Here is a little macro goodness, it's not just for glitter!

The second color is 15 Cabernet. Also a nice application, this is almost a one-coater!

I used two but if you are in a hurry you could sneak by with one. 

It is the prettiest deep eggplant and I am excited to wear it this fall.

The third color is 33 Metallic Blue. Wow is this the perfect blue. It would be great

used for a Fourth of July mani. Hmmmmm....

This is 2 coats no topcoat. Now they are a little messy when you take them off

but they don't leave a permanent stain. 

Well I hope you head over to Ninja Polish to grab your own Layla Ceramics. 

They really are the sleeper of my summer. 

(and the bottle is cute too!)

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