tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40946961532136810592024-03-13T05:09:35.226-07:00hocake nails!I'm a college student that likes to spend my free time doing my nails. I also suffer from the delusion that I have any REAL free time. (:Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-60982663486554760792011-01-21T20:01:00.000-08:002011-01-21T20:01:47.956-08:00Question...I think these might be freehand..but I'm wondering if this is a plate, where can I find it?!<br />
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New Years:<br />
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China Glaze Liquid Leather + OPI Sparkle-iscious.<br />
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The pearls I got on eBay, and I used Sally Hansen Insta Dri Whirlwind White for stamping.<br />
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Gold + Black Leopard Ruffian<br />
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I'm not too great at the 'ruffian' style mani, but I tried. I also cut my nails down to about half of their length! :D<br />
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I started back to school this week so I'll update as much as possible! My first week back to college was pretty good. Who else went back recently?<br />
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Hope you're having a good week!<br />
xo<br />
BAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-26418412013850997932011-01-12T01:13:00.000-08:002011-01-12T01:13:53.341-08:00looking into getting a nail drill, help?I was looking to buy a electric nail drill and I was curious what to look for? Brands? Size?<br />
Thanks (:Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-53396203120831499892011-01-08T19:52:00.000-08:002011-01-08T19:52:22.532-08:00Help?I want the acrylic nail molds that make bows similar to these:<br />
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"Bow ties" I guess, basically bows with no tails. I didn't have any luck on ebay but maybe that's just me. Thanks!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-21615217860879221672011-01-06T00:06:00.000-08:002011-01-06T00:06:08.067-08:00Three Free Zoya Polishes!I JUST cashed in on my three free Zoya Nail polishes. All I had to pay was the s&h which was only $6.95! I got Mimi, Alegra, and Mimi. These are my first Zoya nail polishes so I'm pretty stoked to receive them.<br />
Promo code: FB2011<br />
I'm sure most of you already cashed in on this...but in case you haven't, what the heck are you waiting for?!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-69746008181912195702010-12-30T14:17:00.000-08:002010-12-30T14:17:26.094-08:00Christmas NOTD: peppermint nails<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm such a terrible blogger! I guess I just haven't felt very inspired lately. I'm not to proud of these..I really wanted to to a swirly peppermint water marble but I just couldn't get what I wanted, so I just started randomly marbling. Some looks better than others so bare with me..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!<br />
xo,<br />
BAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-31908445254664040252010-12-16T19:28:00.000-08:002010-12-16T19:29:15.713-08:00Holiday Nails: Candy CanesHey guys and dolls!<br />
I'm baaaack! And I come bearing a single holiday mani. Sorry for the serious lack of updates. It's not always easy to make time for elaborate mani's during school, especially at the end of the semester - lots of Insta-dri and glitter is involved! So I'll try to get a few posted before I go back! I didn't think this would turn out as well as it did..but I'm actually really happy with it. I'm kind of in love..<br />
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What I used:<br />
China Glaze Mistletoe Kisses as a base<br />
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in White Out for the whites of the candy canes<br />
Isa Dora True Red (I think) for the stripes, with<br />
China Glaze Ruby Slippers over the Isa Dora to add some sparkle to the red<br />
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<div>In other, non-sparkley news, I dropped my phone in the toilet the day before yesterday. I think my cat-like reflexes might have saved it - kind of. I've heard the story of death-by-toilet plenty of times, but never could grasp the concept of HOW it actually happened. Well, now I know the story allll too well. So, luckily, I had insurance on my phone, so I just have to pay a deductible which is just a fraction of the price of a new phone. So, I waited a few hours, tried to dry it out, and eventually came to the conclusion that it was a goner and filed a claim. (I came to this conclusion because although my first death by toilet, not my first death-by-water.) Well, the next morning I woke up, and my phone was working almost perfectly - as opposed to the night before, it was completely unresponsive to any touch other than the physical buttons. (By the way, it's a Samsung Vibrant/Galaxy S). Along with finding that my phone had not truly "seen the light" I also found the new one on the front porch. (Already! I know!) So, I thought about shipping the new one back, but after using my phone, I'm finding that some of the "keys" don't work right. When I type "n" it turns into "bn" or "m" and periods are, "b.c." Which really sucks, because I was stoked about getting a $130 refund!</div><div>Oh well, I'll give it until tonight and see what happens.</div><div><br />
</div><div>By the way, my first one drowned in my backpack due to a faulty water bottle lid and a backpack that was apparently VERY waterproof. Hahah! Does anyone else have a sad/funny story about their mobile devices? Any more toilet accidents?</div><div><br />
</div><div>I'll try to do another mani tonight/this weekend for "Thanksgiving" kind of, and I'll post it ASAP.</div><div><br />
</div><div><3</div><div>Britt</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-44913012081003194872010-11-18T10:54:00.001-08:002010-11-18T10:54:43.024-08:00Nail of the week<p><a Href='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_D_-oT7BrXc8/TOV2X0w5-TI/AAAAAAAABQU/rRTs5CCqqFI/2010-11-17%2014.17.58.jpg'><img src='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_D_-oT7BrXc8/TOV2X0w5-TI/AAAAAAAABQU/rRTs5CCqqFI/s400/2010-11-17%2014.17.58.jpg' /></a></p><p><a href='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_D_-oT7BrXc8/TOV2b33hYcI/AAAAAAAABQY/zQeVPFG10Pc/2010-11-16%2001.20.49.jpg'><img src='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_D_-oT7BrXc8/TOV2b33hYcI/AAAAAAAABQY/zQeVPFG10Pc/s400/2010-11-16%2001.20.49.jpg' /></a></p>Since I'm chipping, I thought I'd make this post before changing my polish <div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.3</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-3790758952710559452010-11-14T15:43:00.000-08:002010-11-14T15:43:16.109-08:00blogger layout help - double postingI thought the layout I had was making my posts show double..apparently now. How do I fix it guys? Help!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-92148537151398129702010-11-13T19:44:00.000-08:002010-11-13T19:45:24.506-08:00Two NOTD'sHey guys and gals!<br />
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I haven't had much time to do any interesting mani's, but this is what I have done!<br />
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China Glaze Medallion gradient:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/brittanyhocake/Nails/084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/brittanyhocake/Nails/084.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>I had to change my polish but didn't have time for anything elaborate, so I did a simple gradient that I kind of have been wanting to do for a while.I think this is three coats - one from cuticle to tip, one from about halfway to tip, and one just at the tip. Some turned out better than others but I really liked this mani! I picked up CG Medallion at Sally's clearance bin and I'm glad I did! (Click to enlage - look at those gorgeous holo hexagonal glitters!)<br />
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The Show Must Go On + leopard lace:<br />
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And this is some of the things I've picked up/received recently:<br />
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Did I mention that I LOVE OPI's Burleque collection? I love glitter, and these are suuuch beautiful glitters. I love glitters in a clear base that can be brought to opacity. At first, I was only going to get Show It and Glow It, and then ended up getting five of them. I also would like a couple more of the shimmers from the collection.<br />
These are the only colors I was really interested in from CG Naughty or Nice Holiday collection. I don't know how much I love this green just yet but I'll have some fun xmas mani's with it!<br />
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Hope you guys enjoyed - sorry I've been so dead lately! School keeps me on my toes. (:<br />
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xo,<br />
BAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-51646810233169694742010-11-07T13:27:00.000-08:002010-11-07T13:27:30.825-08:00A rechargeable flat-iron...whaaaaaat?! [giveaway]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Andrea over at <a href="http://blacknailpolishandlipgloss.blogspot.com/2010/11/kymaro-rechargable-travel-flat-iron.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BlackNailPolishAndLipGloss+%28Black+nail+polish+and+lip+gloss%29">Black nail polish and lip gloss</a> is hosting a giveaway for this cool flat-iron! (by Kymaro)<br />
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Go put your name in the basket! Many will enter, few will win ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-15828119834732939212010-11-05T23:57:00.000-07:002010-11-05T23:57:22.733-07:00NOTD: Quickie!Hey guys!<br />
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I've been busy so I haven't taken out much time to do a fun creative mani. I began by just painting my nails with CG's Jitterbug (that has been sitting, calling my name for my untrieds stash) and that got boring fast (even though it's a great color!) so I added some nail..confetti..thingies..<br />
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Also, I think my nails are about to get a bit shorter. I'm tired of the edges breaking. I'll even them out, and if they grow out nicely, they do, if not, I'm okay with 'nubbins' ;)<br />
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Until next time,<br />
xo,<br />
BAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-19005887294001785462010-11-03T16:11:00.000-07:002010-11-03T16:11:57.824-07:00Katrina's nailblog giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j461/knailblog3/GIVEAWAY/GV01.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j461/knailblog3/GIVEAWAY/GV01.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j461/knailblog3/GIVEAWAY/GV01.png">WOOHOO Giveaway!</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-45143093829106965142010-11-02T12:45:00.000-07:002010-11-02T12:48:14.490-07:00I have a question about acrylics?I want to do some 3D nail art, and I was looking on ebay for some acrylic powder and decided I wanted the glitter. Can you just use regular glitter? Or is it a special kind of glitter?<br />
If you know the answer, or any other tips on acrylics/3d nail art, please tell me!<br />
Thank you!<br />
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ps <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230536626206&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT">this</a> is the glitter that I'm looking at.<br />
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oh yeah! and do I need that special acrylic brush like <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280487194860&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT">this</a> one since I'm just doing the molds? Or can I just use any brush?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-81955760450989691122010-10-31T16:30:00.000-07:002010-10-31T16:30:19.735-07:00[boring] Halloween Mani!I needed something rather quick and simple because studying for my BONES was my main priority. Soo I got some one-coater black, and some purple glitter, and this is what I got:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/brittanyhocake/Nails/purpleglitterhalloween009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/brittanyhocake/Nails/purpleglitterhalloween009.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> It started out as being a purple glitter french tip, and ended up, what was supposed to be, a glitter gradient. It's boring, but I like it!<br />
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Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Black Out (one-coater for the win)<br />
Coastal Scents glitter - purple punch (I think)<br />
Posh Top Coat (for top coat, and a sticky glitter base)<br />
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Thanks for looking!<br />
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xox<br />
BrittAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-76998222684362892502010-10-31T03:05:00.001-07:002010-10-31T03:05:46.223-07:00happy birthday to meee...<span style="font-size: large;">I turned 20 today. (:</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-72491379681716740492010-10-30T01:58:00.001-07:002010-10-30T01:58:42.760-07:00Ch-ch-ch-changesI'm thinking of reshaping my square nails into almond shaped nails - what do you guys think? Im not rough on my hands at all but I seem to have problems with chipping the square edges and having to start over. Plus I think the almond shape is really pretty! <div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.3</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-25044639340027630152010-10-29T12:30:00.000-07:002010-10-29T12:30:50.448-07:00more new followers!I don't know how long it will continue to be truly exciting when I get new followers. This time I believe that thank yous are in order for <a href="http://scandalouslypolished.blogspot.com/">Scandalous!</a> So thanks (: Her posts are always fun to read! <br />
Oh and anyone who was having issues with leaving comments, I changed it to a pop-up window and nixed the word verification so let me know if there are still problems!<br />
And to my new followers, I tried to follow all of your blogs that I could tell you had, so if I missed ya, just let me know! <br />
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So last night my mom said she would be me a few bottles of polish for my birthday, so I got CG's Mistletoe Kisses, CG's Frosty, and OPI's Show It & Glow it. Now I'm reeeeeeally wishing I would have also asked for OPI's The Show Must Go On...soo if anyone wants to send me that for my birthday that would be awesome (: Oh and PS my birthday is on Sunday...yep, Halloween! (: I don't even have a cool mani because I've been busy with homework so I haven't had time to do my nails...right now they're completely naked, and very, very sad. ):<br />
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Anywayy, I need to get back to studying BONES, trying to get a mani in, and fixing my shirt that I'm going to wear for Halloween (:<br />
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Until next time,<br />
xo,<br />
BrittAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-78308298005687921542010-10-28T15:21:00.000-07:002010-10-28T15:21:19.636-07:00Swatches: Ulta Cocktail HourHey guys and dolls!<br />
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I picked these up at the checkout counter when I was in Ulta the other day. I apologize ahead of time that the swatches are just nail wheel swatches but I have a ton of studying that needs to get done and I wanted to go ahead and get this up.<br />
I don't think that all of these colors are necessarily unique - but they ARE really pretty. They are mini-bottles, not full size. The formula was good, and I also liked the brush. They could have been opaque in one thick coat if you play your strokes right. ;) But these are all opaque in two coats, no doubt. They almost have a semi-matte finish when they dry, which they are pretty with no top coat, but after adding a coat of SecheVite, WOW. Sooo pretty. The top coat makes the glitter really pop.<br />
So without further ado, here is Cocktail Party:<br />
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From left-to-right: Rasberry Mojito, Cranberry Martini, Sangria, Blue Kamikaze, Black Russian<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/brittanyhocake/Nails/swatches/Ulta%20Cocktail%20Hour/cocktailpartywtopcoat019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Light Rasberry packed with silver glitter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/brittanyhocake/Nails/swatches/Ulta%20Cocktail%20Hour/nails10-22035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Cranberry Martini</i> - a light cranberry color packed with silver glitter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/brittanyhocake/Nails/swatches/Ulta%20Cocktail%20Hour/nails10-22036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with top coat</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/brittanyhocake/Nails/swatches/Ulta%20Cocktail%20Hour/cocktailpartywtopcoat015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Sangria</i> - a hotttt pink packed with silver glitter. I think this might be my favorite! It seems to appear a bit more orange in these pictures than in real life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with top coat</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/brittanyhocake/Nails/swatches/Ulta%20Cocktail%20Hour/cocktailpartywtopcoat013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Blue Kamikaze<b> </b></i>- I love the name of this one! It's a bright, almost dark blue packed with silver glitter. I don't own much blue polish but I'm really loving this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/brittanyhocake/Nails/swatches/Ulta%20Cocktail%20Hour/cocktailpartywtopcoat010.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with top coat</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/brittanyhocake/Nails/swatches/Ulta%20Cocktail%20Hour/cocktailpartywtopcoat010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><i>Black Russian</i> - A basic black packed with silver glitter - although not terribly unique, and quite comparable to my last swatch, Sinful Colors Secret Admirer, in certain light it seems to have some very sparse blue glitter in it. I noticed this the most when I was painting it. Maybe I'm seeing things though..hahha. <br />
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Like I said, not terribly unique. But I still really like them, and except for <i>Black Russian</i>, I don't have any dupes, or near-dupes, of these colors.<br />
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All in all, I'm glad I purchased this. If anything, it made my bad day a little better! Ha. And the more I look at them, the more I like them.<br />
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I'll be glad to answer any questions that you have, also, <a href="http://s1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/brittanyhocake/Nails/swatches/Ulta%20Cocktail%20Hour/?start=all">here </a>is the link for my photobucket album of these, there are more swatches to be found there. <br />
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Now for studying bones and hopefully getting around to fixing this awful mess that is on my nails right now.<br />
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Thanks again to the ever so lovely <a href="http://katrinasnailblog.blogspot.com/">Katrina</a> for getting me two new followers (: <3 If you're not already following her....where have you been!? GO GO GO!<br />
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xo,<br />
BAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-62608823198677796602010-10-28T13:30:00.000-07:002010-10-28T13:30:27.970-07:00EXCITEDD! survey/award, and love for KatrinaFirst off, I want to thank <a href="http://katrinasnailblog.blogspot.com/">Katrina </a>for tagging me in a post and getting me TWO new followers! Now I have a total of 8 and can't tell you how special that makes me feel (:<br />
Second, I've been quite inactive on here because of the content of my school workload lately. I have a bone practical on Monday that I definitely wasn't expecting so soon, and the following Wednesday I have the module test and it's very important that I get an A in this class! Having new followers is really pushing me to make time for my blog though. But, school is first ):<br />
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So, since I was tagged, heres this:<br />
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I'm pretty sure that Katrina's google translation is correct: "I love your blog!"<br />
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(:<br />
I will also tag nine people.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Why did you create the blog?</span><br />
I was following so many, and really getting into doing my nails, so I thought, why not. If it's a success, great, if not, it's still mine. (:<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">2. What kind of blogs do you follow?</span><br />
Lots of nail blogs and a couple of skin care/makeup blogs. <br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Do you have a favourite make-up brand?</span><br />
Uhmmm, I own a lot of Urban Decay products (eyeshadow palettes) so I guess I could call that my favorite. But I also love Coastal Scents, and my favorite/go-to mascara is from CoverGirl.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">4. And a favourite clothing brand?</span><br />
Not really, I love shopping at Kohl's so Elle, Lauren Conrad, Apt 9 are up there. But I don't shop for brands, I just shop for things I love.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">5. What make-up products is essential for you?</span><br />
A good concealer for those bad-skin days, LashBlast Mascara, and right now, Urban Decay's Naked lipstick.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">6. What’s your favourite colour?</span><br />
Purple, purple, and every shade in between. (: I'm also a fan of oranges and greens.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">7. What’s your favourite perfume?</span><br />
Viva La Juicy.. (:<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">8. What’s the film you liked the most?</span><br />
Mmmm, there's a lot. Fight Club.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">9. What countries would you like to go?</span><br />
Ireland, UK, anywhere! (: Oh and Canada!<br />
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Now I have to give it to 10 bloggers;<br />
<ol><li><a href="http://themanicuredmanatee.blogspot.com/">The Manicured Manatee</a> - This woman has a seriously great sense of humor. And she has beautiful nails!</li>
<li><a href="http://blacknailpolishandlipgloss.blogspot.com/">Black Nail Polish and Lip Gloss</a> - She has crazy long nails! </li>
<li><a href="http://daily-nail.blogspot.com/">The Daily Nail!</a> - she did a different manicure every day for a WHOLE year! So talented.</li>
<li><a href="http://glammed-up-ainos2.blogspot.com/">Glammed up</a> - She does some really cool, unique design.</li>
<li><a href="http://scandalouslypolished.blogspot.com/">Scandalous</a> - the one and only. I really enjoy reading her posts as much as I love her nails!</li>
<li><a href="http://miss80million.blogspot.com/">Miss80Million</a> - Cool, unique designs - she also has a youtube channel!</li>
<li><a href="http://lacquerlaine.blogspot.com/">Lacquer Laine</a> - my second stop for swatches!</li>
<li><a href="http://mysimplelittlepleasures.blogspot.com/">My Simple Little Pleasures</a> - Does some amazing water marbles - and has a youtube channel with lots of tutorials!</li>
<li><a href="http://kroniclesofakonader.blogspot.com/">The Kronicles of a Konad-er</a> - Does some amazing designs, also is great with makeup!</li>
<li><a href="http://youvegotnail.blogspot.com/">You've Got Nail</a> - swatches and reviews galore!</li>
</ol>Now I need to get back to my homework... (:Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-36822656197634852412010-10-26T16:59:00.000-07:002010-10-26T17:59:48.659-07:00there's good news...and there's bad news..Bad news..I broke a nail today and I think it's the SAME nail that I broke a couple of weeks ago, and was just grown back and all of my nails were even. NOT ANYMORE. It seems like only my middle finger nails are more brittle than the rest..which doesn't even SOUND reasonable, but it's true. They also grow different from the rest, they kind of seem to.. "flare out" when they're long..but they were just looking great. ): Also, I'm wearing a manicure that I'm not terribly happy with, but do not have to time to change right now. I have a few busy weeks ahead of me so I'll post when I can, promise.<br />
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Good news...I got some new polishes. Well..I'm always getting new polishes, but not many that I swatch or anything because bloggers like <a href="http://www.scrangie.com/">Scrangie </a>have way better swatches way before I would ever get them up! But I got a ULTA collection called, "Cocktail Party" I think. I just swatched them on a nail wheel and they're really pretty. I'm not sure if they're all terribly unique, but they're unique to me. And again, really pretty! I haven't seen anything about it so when I get a chance I might do a post about all of them. Also, I'll post the mani I'm wearing now when I get a chance.<br />
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Until we talk again,<br />
Britt<br />
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Oh! PS! I got some water decals that I purchased from eBay in the mail yesterday...I will review them as soon as I get a chance!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-77464156201770923502010-10-17T22:21:00.000-07:002010-10-17T22:21:16.615-07:00Sinful Colors - Secret AdmirerHey guys! <br />
I'm so excited about my "6" followers you wouldn't believe! (: Aaaanddd as not to completely leave you all hanging, I've swatched and reviewed the polish that I'm wearing right now. This is my first ever swatch & review! :P<br />
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So here it is,<br />
Sinful Colors - "Secret Admirer"<br />
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This is a good <i>fun </i>"black" polish! It's my first "Sinful Colors" polish - I am so floored by the quality of these dirt cheap polishes! The brush was kind of strange at first because the bristles seem shorter than usual, but I have NO complaints, it works really well, I'd go as to even saying I like it better than most brushes. Consistency is good, opacity is amazing, and I looove this color! The glitter is very fine and not at all chunky but definitely visible. It's also VERY glossy before adding topcoat - I wish I would have gotten a picture of it! It could be opaque in one [good] thick coat, but I did two. Drying time was pretty quick also. I'll definitely be buying MORE and MORE Sinful Colors in the very near future.<br />
I dented this mani a couple of times before it got a chance to dry and I didn't even have to do them over! I just blobbed some more on and it evened out REALLY well. Now that's my kind of polish. I usually am not that lucky haha!<br />
I think I actually did this polish justice as far as color in these swatches. I don't have the best lighting set-up but I'm trying! <br />
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I considered doing a stamp over this or something...but I just haven't taken out the time - I might do that this week and I will definitely post it if I do. Probably something Halloween related...I've seriously failed on full-on Halloween mani's this month! Sorry guys!<br />
My birthday is ON Halloween so I'm trying to decide if I want to do a frilly birthday mani, a Halloween mani, or something in between! Suggestions? (Also, I ordered some sugar skull water decals - for super cheap! - from eBay and I will do a post/review as soon as possible, promise) <br />
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Again, thank you for following/reading my posts! I appreciate all SIX of my wonderful followers!<br />
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Until next time,<br />
muah!<br />
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-BriAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-17397798840377001152010-10-14T17:17:00.000-07:002010-10-14T17:17:25.053-07:00Giveaway!KONADmania now has over 700+ followers and she's showing her thanks by hosting an AWESOME giveaway!<br />
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She's giving away some Konad stuff, some other nail stuff, some lip stuff...oh well she's just giving away all kinds of great goodies!<br />
Go check her out and if you're not already following her - well, you just should be!<br />
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<a href="http://konadomania.blogspot.com/2010/10/700-giveaway.html">700+ giveway hosted by KONADmania</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094696153213681059.post-16811556863460209542010-10-08T13:41:00.001-07:002010-10-08T13:41:46.343-07:00NOTD: China Glaze Zombie Zest<p><a Href='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_D_-oT7BrXc8/TK-CBaXRbKI/AAAAAAAABPI/-cxVTCCUw3g/2010-10-08%2015.37.43.jpg'><img src='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_D_-oT7BrXc8/TK-CBaXRbKI/AAAAAAAABPI/-cxVTCCUw3g/s400/2010-10-08%2015.37.43.jpg' /></a></p>Simple mani with my current favorite polish! I live this color! It's unique... To say the least. (: <br/> <br/> Xo, <br/> B <div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.2</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425892618838057893noreply@blogger.com0