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So I love nail polish and seeing all of the nail polish on here makes me want to paint my nails-
But my nails are always uneven lengths and my husband doesn't like painted nails-
SO I found a way around this :) This might be super surprising to some but I painted my toenails for the first time EVER! haha
Yeah- I've never done it before :) I think my feet are ugly so I guess I never paid them too much attention other than cleaning and moisturizing-
I like it and plan to paint them again :)
 
Samadhi - I have used ProActiv in the past, and it worked really well for me. The only problem is you can't just buy it at a drug store like most products, you have to order it. If I remember correctly they actually send it to you bi-monthly automatically and then bill you. So just keep that in mind.

The products themselves worked though, besides birth control ProActiv was the only thing that ever tamed my break outs. Since the price has decreased to almost half of what it was when it first came out, it's worth a shot :)
 
I know the feeling Ocean. I'm glad you enjoyed doing your toe nails. You will find that it lasts a long time on your toes.

I've been thinking and talking about OPI nail polish so much that my bf has told me that I just need to break down and buy myself something for a change.
I really like the sparkly blue from the Alice in Wonderland Collection.
You will have to give us a review poopie, I might wanna try it too. :)
 
today i was fortunate enough to find a new (to me, apologies if they have been mentioned before) nail polish company (that has also been recommended by testimonial by OPI); named "chimera" and couldnt wait to share their amazing colour range with all of the SO polish loving beauties.

so far i have only ordered two colours; "summer cherries" and "no regrets". i will give an update once theyve arrived and ive gotten to have a play with them. in the meanwhile; check out the link @ chimera. <3
 
OMG I bought my first ever non wal-mart $$ make up ever!
I feel SO bad about it too.
And I know I should have decided on either the Blue OPI from Alice in Wonderland OR this concealer...
But shh I'll do both
I can't afford it but oh well.

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I'll let you know how it goes. I think it is an important product for darkness around the eyes and my glasses do that. But I should be getting new classes soon anyway
I'm thinking about something like this...
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I bought absolutely alice today. I LOVE IT! Its like having sapphires for nails.
there is no way you could get away with 1 coat but 2 looks great and hopefully it will wear well.
Here is my pic using my crappy web cam, plus I haven't cleaned up the edges yet ( making sure its dry)
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but here is a better one
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Plus when I went in to buy it after running all over town looking for it I won a free makeup consultation. Like I need the temptation!!
 
Those nail colours are gorgeous :)

I got a sample of this the other week when I bought some No.7 Intelligent Colour Foundation which is great for sheer cover in the spring / summer and I absolutely love it. Don't know if it'll do much for my wrinkles lol but it's changed the texture and smoothness of my skin dramatically in a week!

Full bottle bought - under £20, bargain %)
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I did have a little trouble with the nail polish. I had buffed my nail recently and as soon as I got my hands off it just came off in one piece. Also I find the texture strange, because of all the glitter in it. Am I supposed to be using a base coat and a top coat? I know you can but is it really really needed?

I've been watching these tutorials this girl does with make up. I tried to do her Tim Burton inspired look today. I'm not as pretty or as talented as she is not to mention I don't have all the high end products so this was done with what I have with no false lashes or colored contacts.
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=MichellePhan#p/u/4/rOCzQ3pKGvk
Sorry the cam is crappy.

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I worked with the eyeliner a bit and redid the lipstick. I wanted to go for a more doll like look using some of the tricks I learned from her Barbie and Snow White tutorial.

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then I did my eye brows and worked on a more natural look, makeup always looks a bit funny on me.
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here is her video on skin care. Tooth brush, interesting...
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=MichellePhan#p/u/89/V61IJIE7sH4

and she does some CVS product reviews... I like her work and
OMG Kitty Litter mask???
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=MichellePhan#p/u/66/Q-Hksg8B4cQ
and aspirin mask.

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=MichellePhan#p/u/66/Q-Hksg8B4cQ
I did this one. It is a really intense scrub. It might be a little much if you have sensitive skin. And of course moisturizer after is a MUST
and a followed up with her idea for a make up remover. But I used vitamin E oil instead. My eyes have taken a beating today with that dark eye makeup
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Check out her videos, good stuff.
 
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So, in lieu of the NARS foundation, I've settled on using the drug store dupe for a bit- Revlon PhotoReady liquid foundation. So far, so good. Not an amazing revelation though, but I have been using mineral makeup for about 5 years. This provides more sheer coverage and looks more natural on my skin.

As for the nail polish, it's fairly decent! I bought another color, and had four days off from work and the color held up spectacularly well! I used Barielle's protein nail treatment as a basecoat and some Orly as a top coat. As soon as I went to work, the chips were flying though. =(

An Ulta just opened right near me, and I'm pumped. They carry NYX, so I was able to get some fun (read: cheap) stuff there! I also picked up L'oreal's new primer from their Studio Secrets line. I've only wore it twice, but it's helping with pore minimization. I also got a mattifying topcoat for nail polish. I know I'm a bit behind the times, but I thought some pastel matte nails would look adorable for Spring. (I tried explaining "matte" to my boyfriend- he just looks at me and says, " Oh, you mean like 'murdered out'?". I love him!)

One last thing that I feel I can only talk about with you girls- I've have prematurely started toying with the idea of a beauty blog/YouTube thing. I dunno. Sometimes it seems a bit like ego indulgence, and yet it'd be nice to have that outlet. I am currently obsessed with MakeUp Alley and their product reviews! Everything gets researched there now before purchase!

P.S. Pillthrill, I have a few glittery nail polishes, but now tend to shy away from them, because they're hell to take off, shredding up my cotton rounds!
 
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I did have a little trouble with the nail polish. I had buffed my nail recently and as soon as I got my hands off it just came off in one piece. Also I find the texture strange, because of all the glitter in it. Am I supposed to be using a base coat and a top coat? I know you can but is it really really needed?
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I have that polish and yes, you do really need base/top coats.

Glitter polish is notorious for chipping and not lasting very long, so you need the base, then really thin layers of the colour (I do three) and then the top coat, making sure you do the top coat on the underside of your nail as well.

Having said that, I've not had it last more than 3 days - that's just the nature of glittery polish.
 
I just bought this color, it's called "Cajun Shrimp", and currently have it on my fingers and toes, it's nice and bright, it's a bringing a little spring/summer to my life in these cooler March days

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^^ Nice! Very summery!
Are those your nails miss? If so, great job!!


PT, I love the second photo of your make-up, it looks awesome hun!
 
^^ Ooh nice job hun!! Love that colour :)

I just ordered two nude shades of OPI for my sister's wedding, she's hopeless with girly stuff so she asked me to organise her hair style and nail colour for the day =D
She'll be able to choose between these two: (nsfw for size)

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Get Me To The Taj On Time
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Yay! I am totally in wedding mode :D <3
 
Yeah me too hun!! I want it for myself hahaha. Might have to purchase a second bottle ;)
 
10th April, only 2 weeks to go yay!!
And my best friend has just booked the date of her wedding too so it's wedding fever right now! =D
Although hers isn't until February 2011 so there's still heaps of time for that. But it's still exciting hehehe.

Does anyone else have any weddings coming up? I know Samadhi and dfrs both have impending nuptuals! <3
 
i have a wedding to attend on May 30, which is two days after my own anniversary <3 :)

That's awesome that your sister is getting married. You're in the wedding party I presume? What colors did she choose? (I love all that kind of stuff LOL)
 
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