Midnight-Manicures

As I mentioned last night, May is a very special month personally.  It is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Mental Health Month , both use the color green to help educate.  I will spend this time bringing you as many green manicures and nail art as my Friends and  I possibly can in addition to regular posts.  My first mani is Girly Bits Magically Delicious over 2 coats of Orly Green Apple.  Magically Delicious is a combination of all the ingredients I love in a polish, lots of glitter in many different forms (hex, bar and holographic), a jelly base which is so popular right now and the color I love most...GREEN! This is 2 coats of Orly Green Apple topped with 2 coats of Girly Bits Magically Delicious which is part of the Calender Girls Collection.   Here's a close up, the lighting is from my Ott Natural Light Makeup Mirror which I have come to love.  My light box is currently taken down so I can use the grooming table beneath for my dogs, yes......

Just a reminder that my 1 Year Blog Anniversary Giveaway ends May 1, 2012 at 12 AM EST.  This is only 28 hours away!  Just click on the link above or the picture on my sidebar.  I will announce winners as soon as I can, this is my first time using Rafflecopter.  I know it will pick the 10 winners for me, but then I will need to sort through them to award the prizes based on the winners choices. Once the 10 winners are announced, they will have 48 hours to respond to my email and I will post on here when the emails are sent.  If there's any entries you missed or that need to be fixed, you are able to still do both.  Please make sure you followed the rules, I will be checking closely. Now more good news and important information! After this giveaway is finished, I will hold my Face Book 1000 follower and Twitter 1500 follower giveaways.  I have a very special, highly sought after polish for each one.   I'm also one of the Sponsor's of the Beauty Bl...

Are you ready for summertime's beachy hair? Beauty Info Zone shows all the right products from American Culture's Pure NV BKT line to make the job beautiful and effortless. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has swatched all the Sunday Riley lipsticks . You don't want to miss these beauties especially now that both Barneys and Dermstore carry the line. Retrodiva shares the new pastel eye by Make Up For Ever , just in time for spring! BlushingNoir shows off three retina burning shades from the THAKOON for NARS Nail Polish Collection ! The Beauty Delicacy gets her shades of summer ready with "juicy hues of orange blush." Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom shares her newest vampy red love Deborah Lippmann's Single Ladies . Is OPI Number One Nemesis really a dupe for Chanel Graphite? Read polish insomniac's post to find out! Looking for a fun pink lipgloss for spring and summer that won't fade before you even make it to the beach? Perilously Pale has a ...

Tonight, I am bringing you swatches of the 4 new China Glaze Crackle Glitters.  They are the easiest to use crackle products so far.  Depending on whether you like a few thick crackles or a lot of thinner ones, the thickness of the coat of polish matters.  The thicker the polish, the wider and less crackle effect you will get. (Nail wheels below will show the difference best.) China Glaze Glam-More - a b old fuchsia  over Crimson China Glaze Luminous Lavender - a l uscious light purple  over Argo   China Glaze Jade-d - a r adiant bright green  over Harvest Moon China Glaze Gleam Me Up - a b right sky blue  over Designer Satin (This was a little harder for me to photography.) Applied over a white cream polish, no top coat used. Glam-More - thick layer Luminous Lavender - medium layer Jade-d - thick layer Gleam Me Up - thin layer Applied over a white cream polish, one layer of top coat used. Glam-More - thick layer Luminous Lavender - medium layer J...

Tonight, I am bringing you St. Tropez from the new Spring shades at Soulstice .  St. Tropez is a beautiful nude with a slight shimmer.  I used 2 coats and it went on effortlessly.  No top coat was used and it was photographed in artificial light. Soulstice Nail Colors are non-toxic, 100% vegan, big 3 and cruelty-free.  They are available in 39 shades and you can purchase individually for $8 each or 5 pack for $30 plus tax and S&H.  You can shop on their website at SoulsticeSpa.com and follow them on Facebook at Soulstice Nail Colors . This polish was sent for my unbiased and honest review and I hope to own more of their beautiful colors in the future.  What are your thoughts?

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Phyrra lets you in on the secrets of How to Win at Makeup (or Cosplay) Contests . Is OPI Just Spotted the Lizard really a dupe fore Chanel Peridot? Read polish insomniac's post to find out! BlushingNoir is one of 15 finalists in the Allure Beauty Blogger of the Year Awards !! Check out the post to see what this means and how you can show your support! Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom showcases one of the new Wet n Wild Spoiled polishes Distant Memory . This week, Spontaneous Chick discusses in neutral colors . Pammy Blogs Beauty 's obsession with "naked"/nudes palettes continues. This week she tries out NYX's Butt "Naked" Eyes palette . The Beauty Delicacy shares a beauty detox tip using "kelp + aloe." . Midnight Manicures brings you 2 new Zoya Collections, Beach & Surf, just in time for the  2012 Zoya Earth Day Polish Exchange Promotion! . The Lacquered Lady shows us a Game of Thrones inspired manicure . Polarbelle shows how ...

Tonight, I am bringing you the 2nd part of  Zoya's  new Surf Collection that has been released for Summer 2012.  And now Zoya has one of their best yearly promotions going on,  The 2012 Zoya Earth Day Exchange  (click link for details). All swatches are 2 coats and went on fairly easy.  I am really enjoying the metallic micro glitter finishes in this collection.  Click here to see Part 1 of the Surf Collection . Meg is described as a light yellow-toned mermaid green with heavy gold and silver metallic shimmer and a sparkling foil finish.   Zuza is described as a deep, saturated, oceanic turquoise with gold and silver metallic shimmer and a foil-like finish.  Myrta is described as a warm medium orange coral with red undertone, gold and silver metallic shimmer, and a foil-like finish. Remember to check out the promo going on this weekend and use my  Share The Love  link.   You can purchase this collection on their website at...

Tonight, I am bringing you 3 of Zoya's new Surf Collection that has been released for Summer 2012.  And now Zoya has one of their best yearly promotions going on, The 2012 Zoya Earth Day Exchange (click link for details).  All swatches were 2 coats, coverage was great and application was fairly easy.  The metallic micro glitter polishes seem to dry fast, so avoid going back over as much as possible.  As slow as I am, I caused a few bald spots, but this is easily avoided.  Did I say how much I am in love with this collection yet? First is Carly, my favorite!  She is described as  a rich, bold, red-toned dark purple with iridescent red and silver metallic shimmer and a dense foil finish.   Next is Rory, described as a m edium mauve pink with lilac tones, gold and silver reflective metallic shimmer accents, and a foil-like finish. Kimber was hard for me to catch her true beauty.  She is described as a r ich, bright and saturated medium magenta...

***As I was saying last night about Zoya's great promotions, they have announced what I think is their best of the year.   The Earth Day Exchange 2012  (click link for all the details), $4 per bottle plus shipping and you can send your old polishes back to them and they will dispose of them properly.  To order, please use my Zoya Share The Love Link and make sure while you are there to get your own. Tonight, I am bringing you the second part of the new Beach Collection from Zoya .  There are two creams and one with a light shimmer.  Later this week you will get to see the Surf Collection, you won't be disappointed!  You won't have any doubts when you see the all of the Summer 2012 Collections as to which season they belong to, they to me scream the many Summers I spent at Myrtle Beach, SC with Family and Friends.   First is Arizona, this color was surprising opaque at two coats, application was easy.  Oranges always scare me with m...

I'm going to bring Zoya's new Summer 2012 Collections  to you in 4 parts.  I'm not a power swatcher and I've been lacking in the good health department lately (read my about me).  First I'm going to bring you the 3 pinks from the Beach Collection.  My initial thought was "why 3 pinks in one collection?", but they are so different and great for all the new summer fashions out this year.  In fact, I can say I'm in love with all 12 polishes in both new collections. First is Reagan, she is described as a cool fuchsia pink with subtle blue undertone and an opaque cream finish.  I think this my favorite of the 3 pinks.  Opaque in 2 coats and very smooth in application.  Next, is Lara, she is described as a m edium magenta-rose pink with subtle yellow undertone and a soft cream finish.  Again, application is 2 very smooth coats.  Did I mention this is my favorite?  :) Last but not least, my favorite, Shelby.  She is described as ...

We're at it again!  The Beauty Blog Coalition is giving away another $500 (USD) Visa Card!  All terms and conditions may be found at the bottom of the Rafflecopter widget.  Please allow the widget to load in full.  Competition ends 1 May 2012 .  You may enter on any of the blogs below - Rafflecopter won't allow you enter twice.  You may tweet about the giveaway (the last option in the Rafflecopter) every day for extra entries! Please visit the lovely sponsors of this competition! PolishGalore Beauty Swatches Moxie Reviews Glitter Gloss Garbage Polarbelle Prime Beauty Phyrra Midnight Manicures Naturally, Nancy Blushing Noir  Perilously Pale Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom My Highest Self Pretty In Dayton Beauty Info Zone Retrodivas's Beauty The Plastic Diaries Emily Hudspeth Beauty And Fashion Tech FutureDerm a Rafflecopter giveaway &...

Retrodiva issues a hair challenge: can you use natural oils on your hair to make it healthy and shiny? Beauty Delicacy hits the motherlode with a "red alert" lipgloss . Check out The Makeup Divas review and swatches of MAC In Extra Definition . Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom shows off the Zoya Surf collection, including the shimmery Myrta! . Phyrra does a wearable bright pink video tutorial with BftE Cosmetics . See BlushingNoir "crack up" her nails with the new China Glaze Crackle Glitters! My Newest Addiction swatched the new Sephora + Pantone Color Of The Year Kit. . The Lacquered Lady shows us her favorite polish from the China Glaze Prismatic Chroma collection, Full Spectrum. And it is blinding! Everyone’s talking about Too Faced Better Than False Lashes . Beauty Info Zone shows you why it’s such a hot commodity. Beauty and Fashion Tech has a United Styles Review . The company where you can design your own dress! Girl Gloss looks at 4 Bright Ey...

Happy Easter! I wanted to wish all my friends and followers a Happy Easter.  For days, I have been trying to think of what polish or technique I wanted to use for my Easter manicure.  So many choices with all the new polishes, stamping plates and stickers out.  I had received a shipment earlier this week from SoFlaJo Hand Poured Originals and it stood out with all the jelly and glitter finishes.  This is a combination of the Spring Flowers and just released Happy Hour Collections.  Thumb to Pinky Pink Lady, Buttercup topped with Dew Drop, Grasshopper, Blue Martini  and Orange Blossom Special topped with Dew Drop. Pink Lady, Buttercup, Grasshopper, Blue Martini, Orange Blossom Special and Dew Drop. Blue Martini, Pink Lady and Grasshopper from the newly released Happy Hour Collection. Buttercup, Dew Drop and Orange Blossom Special from the Spring Flowers Collection. I used approximately 3 thick coats of polish on each finger more or less (sorry I lost c...

Suffering from Hunger Games addiction, Styrch at Pretty in Dayton decided it would be fun to try a slightly more accessible Effie Face of the Day . Have a love/hate relationship with your heat tools? Retrodiva does, too. Here are her top three tools that you absolutely must have for gorgeous hair. Still looking for that perfect French perfume? Clare @ cclarebear might have found it, with Lostmarc'h Ael Mat. BlushingNoir shows how to make your eyes pop with MAC Love Cycle Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo from the Chenman Love & Water Collection. polish insomniac is in love with her Syrup Nails, and she shows you how to do it in this tutorial ! Midnight Manicures brings you the latest and greatest of Barielle's release of 90 new polish colors. Check them out now ! Check out Pammy Blogs Beauty's "Star Products" for the Month of March 2012 ! The Lacquered Lady shares her tips for looking your best and applying make up during allergy season. Some of them may su...

Tonight, I am bringing you 3 of the colors from the Prismatic Chroma Glitters collection.   Inspired by the colors formed by the refraction of light through a prism,  Prismatic  by  China   Glaze ® combines glitter and holographic particles to create the ultimate eye-catching, 3-dimensional manicure.  You can use one coat as a topper on another polish or two coats to give it an opaque look.  Two coats was used in all of the swatches below.  This polish goes on surprisingly smooth for glitter.  The little bumps and mistakes you see in my pictures can't be seen by the naked eye. I just used one coat of Seche Vite on top. Depending on how smooth you like you polish, you could use Gelous or Seche Vite or a combination of both. This would also be a great polish to use in a "Jelly Mani". Optical Illusion Optical Illusion Full Spectrum Full Spectrum Liquid Crystal Liquid Crystal Optical Illusion, Full Spectrum and Liquid Crystal Stay tuned next...

SPARK YOUR SUMMER STYLE! China  Glaze® Introduces Four New Crackle Glitter Polishes for May 2012 Los Angeles ,  CA  – (March 2012):   Sparkle all summer long with China Glaze®’s new  Crackle Glitters  collection.  Once again taking crackle technology to the next level, this third-generation polish pairs the edgy innovation of crackling nail lacquer with glamorous glitters.  The China Glaze®  Crackle   Glitters features four shimmering shades including: ·           Luminous Lavender: Luscious light purple ·           Jade-d: Radiant bright green ·           Glam-More: Bold fuchsia ·           Gleam Me Up: Bright sky blue   Create glamorously different looks with just one sweep of China Glaze®  Crackle   Glitters .  Layer over different b...