Hey pretties! I have to take a little hiatus from mani-monday as things around here will be busy while we move to a new city! Make sure to follow Heather for your link ups xo
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mani-monday: opi euro sweepstakes
Today I'm excited to share a giveaway with you for the new OPI Collection Euro Centrale. One of you will get ALL 12 COLORS! I have this collection and they are seriously beautiful and I am so happy that OPI offered up another set to share with you. The range of the colors are perfect for most styles and will get you through every season. I'm keeping it super simple for you today and you just need to enter a comment letting me know your all time favorite polish color, but I also have some bonus entries up for grabs with some co-hosts: Heather, Dana, Courtney & Tricia have fun & good luck! xo
Enter this Sweepstakes & Linkup after the jump!
mani-monday: sweetheart
The January slump is officially over and I've had this strong urge to create. I don't know what, but have you ever had that feeling that all you want to do is make something? I think the overwhelming pink & red diy's surrounding the blog/pinterest universe might have something to do with it. So I improvised and put that urge on my fingers, I think its a great start.
{colors used opi japanese rose garden & nina ultra pro tickle me pink}
NOW ITS YOUR TURN!
The link up Heather & I host is open Monday-Friday and we would love to invite you to join in. If you don't have a post ready (or don't blog) use hashtag #maniparty on twitter or instagram to join in on the fun or post a photo on facebook and tag either of us!
mani-monday: aloe & gold
Sherwin Williams announched their 2013 color of the year and aloe topped the list, so I gave it a go with the help of a gold sharpie and my mani-monday was complete.
NOW ITS YOUR TURN!
The link up Heather & I host is open Monday-Friday and we would love to invite you to join in. If you don't have a post ready (or don't blog) use hashtag #maniparty on twitter or instagram to join in on the fun or post a photo on facebook and tag either of us! Don't forget to check out this weeks co-host Anna Delores blog.
mani-monday: gel nails
So the my nail story: I rocked acrylics for years and it caused a tad bit too much damage to my digits. I've tried vitamins & nail strengthening formulas, but nothing really helps these poor nails of mine. They grow out pretty quickly, but they are so fragile and split easily- which in turn promotes nail biting on my part. Yuck!
That is where gel nails come in, now don't confuse these with gel polish. Its totally different. Gel has the ability to take on the same characteristics as acryclics do, but without the damage, chemicals and lifting/grow out issues. I owe a lot of how my nails look to my amazing nail artist Julia and the product she uses, which is odorless so you don't get that headache or high (unless you like that?!). I didn't want to have chunky or long nails and told her from the get go that I would love for my nails to look as natural and manicured as possible. I love that I can paint over these no problem, my nail polish lasts longer and I can use acetone to take it off because it doesn't make it mushy like acrylics. I get a fill on them every 2-3 weeks, and if you want to see how they look when grown out- check last weeks mani post and you can tell the edges by my cuticle just needed a little freshen up and that was at 2 1/2 wks.
If you have any questions about gel nails (how to wear them, how they are done, product used etc) leave a comment below!
NOW ITS YOUR TURN!
The link up Heather & I host is open Monday-Friday and we would love to invite you to join in. If you don't have a post ready (or don't blog) use hashtag #maniparty on twitter or instagram to join in on the fun or post a photo on facebook and tag either of us!
mani-monday: heart mint
Oh hey hey! Mani-Monday is happening around these parts again. Yep every monday. I happened to do these last minute this evening and for reals messed em up pretty quick so they are already gone, but I managed to snap a quick photo. I hope that counts for something!
NOW ITS YOUR TURN!
The link up Heather & I host is open Monday-Friday and we would love to invite you to join in. If you don't have a post ready (or don't blog) use hashtag #maniparty on twitter or instagram to join in on the fun or post a photo on facebook and tag either of us!
mani-monday: selena gomez collection & giveaway
Today I'm sharing the Nicole by OPI Selena Gomez Collection with you that comes out January 2013. Heather and myself are on the press list for OPI, so its really fun to get these boxes of nail polishes delivered to us to try before they are released so that we can share them with you!
There are 14 shades in this collection that will go with all your current Fall/Winter colors, but easily get you in the mood for Spring!
Selena = fresh, young peach
Heavenly Angel = iridescent confetti
Hit the Lights = no-so mellow yellow
Confetti Fun = shower of colour
Love Song = true purple
Kissed at Midnight = romantic gold glitter
Naturally = pure pink dreams
Mi Fantasia = purple-aqua glitter
Spring Break = perfect hot pink
Stars at Night = confetti-silver nails tonight
Pretty in Plum = picture perfect plum
Scarlett = shimmery red-violet
Sweet Dreams = violet teal
Inner Sparkle = light pink glitter
Selena Gomez lacquers will be available January 2013 for $7.99 each at retailers including select Target, Walmart, CVS, K-mart, Rite Aid, ULTA, Sears, Meijer, Fred Meyer, Kroger and H-E-B locations. In Canada, this line will be available for $10.99 each at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart Canada, Jean Coutu, Loblaw, and London Drug.
This line is great and I already have a few favorites, but since its our last post of 2012 why not share a couple polishes with you? Enter the sweepstakes below and Happy New Year!
The sweepstakes for these polishes is now over.
mani-monday: the dark side
Today I'm excited to welcome our first co-host (with Heather & myself) to Mani-Monday. Amy is a huge lover of polish and we knew right away when we wanted to add co-hosts that she would be on the list. Make sure to check out her blog and say hello! This weekend I broke the only black polish I own -after I said I was going to rock all black- so my next best bet was the OPI Nicki Minaj Metallic 4 Life and although its going to be a hassle to get off my nails, its worth it. I have a love/hate relationship with glitter polish.
There were so many great link-ups last week and I absolutely adored this Julep + Essie manicure by Emily from Anna Delores. Simple and sweet.
NOW ITS YOUR TURN!
The link up Heather & I host is open Monday-Friday and we would love to invite you to join in. If you don't have a post ready (or don't blog) use hashtag #maniparty on twitter or instagram to join in on the fun or post a photo on facebook and tag either of us! And if you want to co-host a mani-monday email either us!
mani-monday- black loves gold
This week I'm feeling a little festive and of course still loving all things gold glitter, but after using the black I think next week I will take the plunge and do them all one shade. Maybe I will get more festive right around Christmas- but seriously the look of black polish is totally doing it for me!
Do you like to rock all black?
colors used: wet n' wild black creme - opi kiss me on my tulips - milani jewel fx gold
NOW ITS YOUR TURN!
The link up Heather & I host is open Monday-Friday and we would love to invite you to join in. If you don't have a post ready (or don't blog) use hashtag #maniparty on twitter or instagram to join in on the fun or post a photo on facebook and tag either of us!
mani-monday: little tulips
Welcome to another edition of Mani-Monday- where we encourage you to take a little time out of your busy life for yourself by doing something as simple as polishing your nails. This week was a little on the hectic side for me as my husband has been in Peru and surprised me by coming home a week early! I have LOTS of my own time having him away when he is working, so when he comes home unplanned (although nice) it really throws me for a loop. And also throws me to the nearest glass of wine to calm down.
I rocked those purple shades from last week all the way through yesterday and since I have a mani appointment tomorrow I decided to skip the polish for now. Instead, I will get them done using a little inspiration from this adorable nail file I found at Jo-Ann's while waiting in line- damn you up-sale items!
NOW ITS YOUR TURN!
The link up Heather & I host is open Monday-Friday and we would love to invite you to join in. If you don't have a post ready (or don't blog) use hashtag #maniparty on twitter or instagram to join in on the fun or post a photo on facebook and tag either of us!
mani-monday- purple people eater
Well Black Friday - Cyber Monday was fun! Between orders coming in for both the shops, placing orders from all my favorite places and trying to work- I'm actually surprised I even bothered polishing my nails. I rounded up a few of my favorite purples (although they look more burgundy/pink in the photo) and called it a good nail day.
NOW ITS YOUR TURN!
The link up Heather & I host is open Monday-Friday and we would love to invite you to join in. If you don't have a post ready (or don't blog) use hashtag #maniparty on twitter or instagram to join in on the fun or post a photo on facebook and tag either of us!
Mani-Monday with Nicole by OPI
This last weekend I tried the new Nicole by OPI Holiday 2012 colors and loved them so much I had to share them with you in a giveaway for Mani-Monday. I rocked the pretty candy apple red color called Keeping up with Santa and immediately noticed how perfect the shade was with just one coat.
Nicole by OPI Introduces Holiday 2012
Kardashian Kolor Holiday Glitter and Shimmer Lacquers
These limited edition Kardashian Kolor Holiday lacquers for the holiday season! Featuring six shades infused with dazzling glitters and rich shimmer, these lacquers are the essential accessory for festive fingers and toes. From rich red, deep purple and brilliant teal to shimmery gold, sparkly sliver, and multi-toned blue glitter, these spectacular shades make the perfect gift or stocking stuffer.
Today you have so many ways to enter this giveaway and one is to link up your own Mani-Monday post. You can feature it on your blog or even take a photo for instagram and share that!
mani-monday: plum passion
This weekend I hit up the PNWBlogger holiday party at West Elm in downtown Portland and rocked some polka dots, gold sparkly jewelry & Maybelline Salon Expert polish in Plum Passion. It looks more pink in this photo and is a little more on the pink/purple side. A perfect berry color for fall.
This week we have a giveaway for ya! Incoco nail polish strips- easy to apply colors in a convenient strip, no dry time.. just peel & go! First up though its time for you to link up your pretty little fingers for the week..
LINK UP YOUR MANI-MONDAY POSTS OR IG PHOTOS HERE!
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mani-monday: halloween nail art
Mani-Monday again? And the last one of the month so close to Halloween calls for a little round up of some favorite nail art inspired by it. I swear I didn't slack on doing my own nails (find proof here), I really just wanted to share some fav's in case you still have plans and need some ideas. So enjoy these halloween nail polish photos and you can find them each in my pinterest pretty little fingers board!
Have you linked up with our Mani-Monday posts yet? Whats on your nails lately?
NOW ITS YOUR TURN!
The link up Heather & I host is open Monday-Friday and we would love to invite you to join in. If you don't have a post ready (or don't blog) use hashtag #maniparty on twitter or instagram to join in on the fun or post a photo on facebook and tag either of us!
mani-monday: mint giveaway
With the beauty industry full of choices, shades and brands it can sometimes be hard to stand out when you are one of the businesses trying to compete. Mint is in a league of its own with amazing polish made right here in the USA featuring a toxin free ingredient list and a rainbow of beautiful colors to choose from. I've been lucky to work with Greta and try her amazing polishes and you can catch a review by Heather over on Glitter and Gloss today, not to mention Amy of At the Pink of Perfection showed off the one coat quality that this polish claims to have. Which believe me, it amazingly does!
Mint originated after the discovery that nail polish products are still considered Hazardous Waste in counties like Los Angeles. The idea that we are coating our nails with something that we can’t safely put in the trash was dumbfounding, especially considering Proposition 65, California’s Toxic Enforcement Act. Having always been a polish junkie, Greta could never find the perfect non-toxic brand that reached bottle color within one coat and dried fast enough to accommodate her busy lifestyle. Mint is that perfect polish. She created the Mint formula to be thinner than most varnishes, allowing you to use less polish to coat every nail and also allowing the polish to dry faster than most. Even though the formula is thin, it's highly pigmented and will reach bottle color within one coat*. Mint is also 100% American made - down to their boxes and are not tested on animals!
*Unless advertised as a sheer - Bellini Babe, Ribbon Dancer.
I wanted to find out just a little more about Mint besides their amazing start up story and care for the environment. I shot over some questions to Greta to get the scoop on her inspiration and plans for the company within the next year.
What is one of your favorite parts in running Mint?
My favorite part of having Mint is definitely the challenges and creativity that goes along with having a small business in such a fiercely competitive market. One must be innovative in order to stay afloat, and I have really enjoyed the challenge. When customer's have a positive response to the product, it hits at a personal level and makes all my hard work worth it.
Where would you like to see Mint go in the next year or so?
Right now we are focusing on retail - hopefully you will be seeing Mint products within local boutiques nationwide before year's end. We are also working on a holiday collection that will feature 1 to 2 new products, and also a larger collection to be introduced sometime in 2013.
SWEEPSTAKES TIME!
Today one of you will have a chance to win two polishes from the Mint collection-
Dirty Shirley & Sweet Liberty
NOW ITS YOUR TURN!
The link up Heather & I host is open Monday-Friday and we would love to invite you to join in. If you don't have a post ready (or don't blog) use hashtag #maniparty on twitter or instagram to join in on the fun or post a photo on facebook and tag either of us!
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