Sunday, January 6, 2013

2013 Blog Goals

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I didn't have a chance to say, so Happy New Years everyone!

I am so behind on posting since this New Year hit me with a bang. But I now getting back into the swing of things. With that said, since this month is also my bloggavarsary and the beginning of a New Year, I'd like to share some of my blog goals to improve my blog. Maybe you could share some of yours and/or send some tips my way!


1. Consistent pictures and lighting
2. Clearer pictures
3. Hand positions
4. Possible blog re-vamp
5. Interactivity with other bloggers and commenters
6. Better clean up

I think that's it for now. Do you have any goals for your blog or even things you want to improve on just a bit? Or maybe some tips for me? If you do, please comment below!

Anna

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CrowsToes Halloween Collection Part 1

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I am so honored to have been sent these from Lauri. She is by far one of the sweetest ladies I know and her creativity in each polish is just astounding! I seriously am floored by these and about died a little as I unwrapped and applied each of these special lovelies.

Frogs' Breath



Bone Daddy


Those iridescent purple and yellow glitters are amazing!

Tangled Web


My camera went crazy trying to take pictures of this.
Especially the bottle shot. It was super blurry and it could not capture
the true beauty of the holo blue glitters. AMAZING I tell you!

I am in polish heaven.

How can you pick a favorite? They're gorgeous. Crazy how a polish can leave you breathless!

All of these ones (and including the ones in part 2, which will be coming shortly) have great coverage, application as well as formula. I am not the slightest bit disappointed could not expect anything better! (I can't wait to get my hands on The Pleiades Collection!)

If you need some CrowsToes you can find them at Llarowe and Overall Beauty. CrowsToes is now available internationally. You can order them Shoppe-Eclectic. You can also follow Lauri's blog to keep updated about the newest collections here.

Anna

Saturday, January 5, 2013

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Shimmer Review Part 2

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I am finally back and it feels great! I am almost fully recovered but I still need to continue to take my meds for the next few days. After that, I am good to go! Unfortunately, next week is the last week of break before school. Time sure did fly!

Now, I happily bring to you the rest of these lovely Shimmers!

Jasmine



Nichole



Elsa



I am so impressed with each and everyone one of these. I really can't decide on a favorite. I really love all of these! From the formula to application and the best part is that they're not thick! I love me some easy-to-apply one-coater polishes!

As I unwrapped each bottle, I was floored. They are unique and they just glow, from the bottles to your nails. These are utterly amazing.

You can find Shimmer Polish for $12.00 at her Etsy shop here. You can follow her blog here as well as her Facebook to stay updated about newly released polishes. 

Anna
 *These products were provided for  for my honest, unbiased review. Please see the PR Disclosure for any questions.*

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Break

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Unfortunately, I do not have a post prepared for today. As some of you may know, I have had a very memorable week which you can read about here. And come to find out this morning, I am positive for strep throat. Definitely starting 2013 with a bang right?

I spent mine cuddled in bed but I hope you all had a great New Year's Eve and a Happy New Year!

Anna 

Friday, December 28, 2012

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A SHIMMER-y Review

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First off, I hope that everyone had a great Christmas. Mine on the other hand was very memorable. So I will ramble a bit. We usually do Christmas at my sister's. While preparing to leave back home from my sisters, we put all of our gifts in a white trash bag so it could easily be transported. While taking out the trash, the husband accidentally threw out our Christmas gifts. By the time I realized, we weren't able to save it. Then the day after Christmas, I caught the stomach flu from my brother. And as I prepare this post (Thursday), I just got my wisdom tooth pulled because the pain was no longer bearable. Now, from the Vicodin meds, I have a fever. What a week so far right? Well, I hope yours is much better. 

 Anywho, onto a happy post!

I have been so lucky to have been contacted by Cindy from Shimmer Polish to do a review. There will be another post to come! So please stay tuned for that!

Marilyn




Jennifer



 Trisha



I don't like the base I used for Trisha, so you will be seeing another swatch of that in part 2. 

However, I am seriously in love with all of these! The formula and application was a breeze, simply perfect! And they dried smooth without a top coat! I love glitters like that!

 I am floored by each and every one of her polishes. I feel like each bottle is so unique and special. Like she really takes time to create and mix her polishes which to me, makes me feel like they are that much more special.

After having a wonderful experience with these, I swapped with one of my Twinsies and now I have more lovely Shimmer Polishes to show you all. So keep your eyes out!

Need some Shimmers in your life? You can find Shimmer Polish for $12.00 at her Etsy shop here. You can follow her blog here as well as her Facebook to stay updated about newly released polishes.

What're some of your favorites so far?
Anna


 *These products were provided for  for my honest, unbiased review. Please see the PR Disclosure for any questions.*

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

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CrowsToes Christmas Collection Part 2

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If you haven't already, check out part 1 here!

This was supposed to be posted on Monday but I am running a bit behind. My apologies. However, I hope that all of you had a great and Merry Christmas! I know I did!

After swatching Lauri's entire collection, I am truly in love and very impressed. Just take a look for yourself!

Her Goose Got Cooked


I absolutely love the unexpected pink hex glitters!
 
 Holly and Hellfire


This is 2 coats with no base.
 
Blue Christmas

Blurred shot. 
The blue glitters almost look duochrome. Amazing. 


One coat over Zoya Dove. Impressive indeed!
 
 Making Christmas

Blurred shot.


 
One coat over Kim Konfidential. Look at those medium
hex glitters. Who'd thought of that?!

I am in love with all of these. The formula was great and best part is that they all dry smooth on the nails. Some glitters dry feeling very gritty but with just one coat of SV, it was perfectly smooth. 

Now, I am serisously impressed with every single one of these polishes that she sent me. They are truly worth the $12-$13 you see in Llarowe and Overall Beauty, every single hard earned dime! Plus, Lauri is so sweet!

You can find CrowsToes at Llarowe and Overall Beauty. Also, CrowsToes will be available internationally starting January 2013. Better get your hands on these, because they are gonna fly! 
 
Llarowe's exclusives are:
A Christmas Crow
Her Goose Got Cooked
Jingle Balls
Overall Beauty's exclusives are:
Bah F@#$%*g Humbug
Blue Christmas

Holly and Hellfire, Maxxed Out and Making Christmas will be available at both.

You can also follow Lauri's blog, The Polished Crow to keep updated with the newest collections, which speaking of, have you seen The Pleiades Collection?

Need some CrowToes in your life? Which ones?
Anna 
 
 *These products was provided for  for my honest, unbiased review. Please see the PR Disclosure for any questions.*

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

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Twinsie Tuesday: Christmas Inspired

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

And sorry for missing last week's post. I am however happy to tell you that I am pretty happy'ish with my grades this semester! And, I am finally back on regular blog schedule! Woo-hoo!

As you can see, today's challenge is a Christmas inspired mani. And for some reason, I had a very hard time coming up with something. When all of a sudden, I remember seeing a Christmas mani on someone's blog and I decided to do it myself. Unfortunately, I can't remember who, so if you know, please leave a comment below!

Also, I want to give a warm welcome to our newest Twinsie addition: Jamie from Polish, Please!

 

I absolutely loved the color combination when I saw this mani on her blog. I knew I had to do it myself, and here it is! It's probably not as awesome as hers, but to each their own! 

Well, I hope everyone has a happy holiday!

Anna

Love Christmas manis? Check them out!
Amanda at Amandalandish

Saturday, December 22, 2012

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CrowsToes Christmas Collection Part 1

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I was ecstatic when Lauri emailed me saying she'd send me her entire Christmas collection to review. Seriously, you don't even know how excited I was! Now, I hope I won't let her down. Please do excuse the lighting all while I figure it out. Thanks in advance!

Maxxed Out


I seriously have a treasure chest on my finger tips!

Bah F@#$%*G Humbug


 

 

 Jingle Balls


I absolutely love the starts. It's like the extra cherry on top. Amazing I tell you.
And I didn't have to fish any thing out!

A Christmas Crow

 I think this is the favorite of the bunch. Look at all that glitter. It's. So. Pretty.
And the best part is that, the glassfleck glitter is visible on the nails!! Unlike so many 
other polishes where the glitter/glassfleck gets lost, this one it gorgeous.

For my very first time with CrowsToes, I can't even tell you how amazing each of these were. The formula and application was perfect. The glitters are amazing and, what else do I need to tell you? Just go get some!

Part 2 of this collection will be coming up tomorrow! So please look out for it because you won't want to miss it! 

You can find CrowsToes at Llarowe and Overall Beauty. Also, CrowsToes will be available internationally starting January 2013. Better get your hands on these, because they are gonna fly!

Overall Beauty's exclusives are:
Bah F@#$%*g Humbug
Blue Christmas

Llarowe's exclusives are:
A Christmas Crow
Her Goose Got Cooked
Jingle Balls

Holly and Hellfire, Maxxed Out and Making Christmas will be available at both.

You can also follow Lauri's blog, The Polished Crow to keep updated with the newest collections, which speaking of, have you seen The Pleiades Collection? It's amazing! Seriously. 

So what's your favorite so far?
Anna

*These products was provided for  for my honest, unbiased review. Please see the PR Disclosure for any questions.*