tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63461764000225498852024-03-05T15:09:06.568+01:00Make It ColorfulSplash On Some Color!Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-67001773774411062292010-02-05T22:45:00.001+01:002010-02-05T22:57:41.466+01:00New York - I love you! ♥Late post tonight - it's almost 11pm here. <br />
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May I present to you Mavala <i style="color: #444444;"><b>"New York"</b></i><i><b>!</b></i><br />
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This is a wet cement looking, midtone grey creme. To me, this is a true grey in that it doesn't lean either brown or blue, it appears to be pretty pure. Me likey! <br />
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Application was a breeze, two coats offered great opacity.<br />
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I wonder how this one stands up to China Glaze Recycle, shade wise... Since I am probably the last one in the polish Blogosphere who doesn't own Recycle, I'm afraid I can't compare them for you.<br />
I must say I am totally in love with this one, though!<br />
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What do you think, readers? Is grey out in the cold, or still rocking hot? Do you have a fave grey, and if so - which one?<br />
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That's all I have for you today - I wish you all a fantastic, relaxing, loving, caring, inspiring, enjoyable, fun weekend! <br />
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♥Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-83046387079260045652010-02-05T13:01:00.000+01:002010-02-05T13:01:11.477+01:00Guess My Name - Time To Come Clean + Misc HaulsGood Day, everyone!<br />
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OK, so I've been meaning to do this post for awhile, but as usual haven't gotten around to it until now. <br />
There has been some confusion (naturally so) regarding my changing my posting/blogger ID name from Vanessa to Helen; I've received a couple of emails about it, and I know there are some of my other blogger acquaintances wondering as well - so today is the day to come clean about it.<br />
(Of course, those of you who are new followers haven't seen me posting as Vanessa, so there will be no adjusting problems for you ;) )<br />
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I've decided to start posting under my real name - which is Helen - Vanessa is the name of my precious daughter, and I felt it was time to stop hijacking her name, lol!<br />
Also, it does feel quite awkward having people write: "Hi Vanessa" when it isn't my real name...<br />
This means we are now officially two "Helens" in the nail Blogosphere (at least that I know of) - myself and our wonderful fellow English blogger (from Helen & Sheenie).<br />
Hopefully you won't have too much trouble telling us apart!<br />
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So - now you gals have something new to learn over the weekend, which is a hard thing, isn't it...? lol!<br />
Really - I bet you'll adjust in no time.<br />
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And here's just a few teaser pics of recent hauls - I'll feature these items in upcoming blog posts soon.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a GREAT weekend!! ♥</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-31958544859708011712010-02-03T17:03:00.000+01:002010-02-03T17:03:50.558+01:00200 Followers/Valentines Giveaway Alert!Just a quick post to inform you that fellow Swedish blogger (whose blog I just discovered) <a href="http://thenailnerd.blogspot.com/" style="color: #990000;">Anna</a> is having a really cool Giveaway! You really should check it out and sign up to participate - the prize is awesome - discontinued China Glazes!<br />
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You can access the contest post directly by clicking <a href="http://thenailnerd.blogspot.com/2010/02/200-followersvalentines-giveaway.html">here</a>!<br />
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So - what are you waiting for? Go for it, best of luck!<br />
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xoxoHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-47702950619379496732010-02-03T16:46:00.000+01:002010-02-03T16:46:06.731+01:00◆ NARS Spring 2010 Collection ◆<div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<i>Inspired by Catherine Deneuve’s role as Lucille in La Chamade; the <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Spring-2010-C650_collection.aspx" target="_blank">NARS Spring 2010 Collection</a> features soft, sexy shades that are as elegant as they are versatile. “I love Catherine’s makeup look in this movie,” says Francois Nars. “She is the perfect reference for this collection, and apropos for spring, a time to embrace color and get noticed”.</i><br />
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</div><ul><li><b>Glitter pencil </b>- <i>Bains Douches</i></li>
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</ul><ul><li><b>Lip Gloss </b>- <i>Ophelia, Easy lover</i></li>
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Til next time - ♥Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-68509887061426747332010-02-01T20:19:00.008+01:002010-02-02T08:49:35.221+01:00♥ Makeup Techniques Based on Eye Shapes ♥Good Day Lovelies!<br />
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It is not very difficult to learn how to use optical illusions to your own advantage. This post will show you how to improve your eye shape and make your eyes look more beautiful with the help of shadows, mascara and eyeliner.<br />
Before we get into talking about different eye shapes, there are some general rules that can be helpful as guidelines along the way:<br />
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<ul><li> Dark shades make your eyes visually smaller, deep set, whilst light shades, on the contrary, make them appear bigger. If you want to create the effect of big, attractive eyes, prefer light eye-shadows. </li>
</ul><ul><li>Eye shadows applied <i>after</i> an eye pencil or any other kind of eyeliner will make your eyes look softer and dreamy. For a more dramatic look, apply eyeliner after the application of eye-shadows. </li>
</ul><ul><li>Don’t forget to curl your eyelashes, and then cover them with a layer or two of mascara. Avoid lining the inner edge of the lower eyelashes, as it can make your eyes visually smaller (unless lining with light shades). (My optician also told me that lining the inner rims may cause clogging of the inner rim glands, we do have tiny ones there)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Wide Set Eyes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can visually reduce the distance between your eyes. Start at outer corner of eye with medium tint shadow, angling slightly upward. Apply shadow color on entire eyelid as far as crease, blending outward. Spread medium-light toned shadow to brow bone and blend to center of the lid. Apply darker color in the inner corner of the eyelid, going softly along side of bridge of nose into fullest area of brow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Put darker color from inner corner to the center of your eyelid, blending into medium shade that started from the outer corner. The lightest shade should be concentrated in the center under the brow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay away of adding the lightest shade to outer edges under brow, which would pull your eye outward. Line eyes completely – top and bottom – from inner to outer corners. Apply mascara. Brush lashes straight up. To make the eyes appear closer together, use mascara generously, on both upper and lower lashes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>Close Set Eyes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Close set eyes are those which are narrower than one eye width.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="eye close set" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-630" height="157" src="http://www.ourvanity.com/images/eye_close-set.jpeg" title="eye close set" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
To correct this with the help of an eyeliner, draw a very thin line along the upper eyelashes so that it becomes thicker near the outer corner of your eyes, or you may start lining a quarter of the way out from the inner eye corner. Smudge lines.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Put a thin layer of light eye-shadow from the inner corner of your eyes to the middle of your eyelid. After that apply shadows of darker hues starting from the middle of your eyelid to the outer corner. Blend the colors in the middle of the lids. Mascara on both upper and lower lashes, but do use more mascara on the outer corners.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>Deep Set Eyes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have deep set eyes, opt for light and nacreous colors of eyeshadows that will aid in making your eyes appear visually bigger. Apply light eyeshadows on the eyelid from the inner corner of your eye slightly angling upward and a bit further.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFunfdlRNaCT0QZZQj2Pk5DkyYlqt6FKzpi_sS7CbFhZQToVClVI9pOV4vdBwazJgaJUSCAMq6ALaUWnyQigBLNJcAEI2R3zvUDeFHkmM3uE5a-rBQDD9b_J635hG8slQS25Nh6zlJXSI/s1600-h/eyesdeep1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFunfdlRNaCT0QZZQj2Pk5DkyYlqt6FKzpi_sS7CbFhZQToVClVI9pOV4vdBwazJgaJUSCAMq6ALaUWnyQigBLNJcAEI2R3zvUDeFHkmM3uE5a-rBQDD9b_J635hG8slQS25Nh6zlJXSI/s320/eyesdeep1.jpg" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Apply light colors in the middle of the lid, and darker colors on and just above the socket line. Blend the darker shade softly up and out.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And put the lightest shade under brow. Remember, dark colors on brow bone will make deep set eyes look even deeper. Avoid using eyeliner on top lids, which will sink eyes further back. But line lower lid under lashes on outer one-third. Then smudge pencil line to just a shadow to minimize heaviness of top brow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>Hooded Eyes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">These eyes are set so that natural crease in the eyelid is not readily seen. To make such eyes look more expressive apply a medium to dark shadow on the crease and hooded area.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="eye hooded makeup" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-629" height="165" src="http://www.ourvanity.com/images/eye-hooded.jpeg" title="eye hooded makeup" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Then sweep a lighter shadow on the brow bone and on the inside corner of the eye. Draw a very thin line along the top lash line (to keep the eye looking open) and smudge it with a cotton swab.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_K1-hzyTZGKpr1jkqiqJEZZq0g67LQdivukufgiYFwxcSImVNiM2_2KgNC6jFuwV85oMtfU2bbjUy5Hu0qHvLswDpZMn33tW-i0i90LOjexB0ItlxvXhmwGte7_eC5keI1LyGFQ6Jk4/s1600-h/eyeshooded.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_K1-hzyTZGKpr1jkqiqJEZZq0g67LQdivukufgiYFwxcSImVNiM2_2KgNC6jFuwV85oMtfU2bbjUy5Hu0qHvLswDpZMn33tW-i0i90LOjexB0ItlxvXhmwGte7_eC5keI1LyGFQ6Jk4/s320/eyeshooded.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Apply dense black mascara to upper lashes only.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>Asian Eyes </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">These eyes have a distinctive lift at the corner and have very little lid. To create a better look, apply light eyeshadows on your eyelids. Use an eyeliner to make a thick smoky line along upper eyelashes (the line should be thick enough to be seen well when your eyes are open). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir1q_6AKlgcxnOvBrMNZwfabw_eSmroj3rFlkOiG6Pj1Y7tUdWYAGxu6LUqhpPAJxsY6BlQ1ejTciK8DigWzOUUUipLwtEiv4cpkEb6fu5k1DyLGcj5W2hHZUaNhM206BQewQUxXL9JEE/s1600-h/eyesasian.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir1q_6AKlgcxnOvBrMNZwfabw_eSmroj3rFlkOiG6Pj1Y7tUdWYAGxu6LUqhpPAJxsY6BlQ1ejTciK8DigWzOUUUipLwtEiv4cpkEb6fu5k1DyLGcj5W2hHZUaNhM206BQewQUxXL9JEE/s320/eyesasian.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Draw a thinner line under the lower eyelashes. To make your eyes look visually wider put brown eyeshadow on your eyebrows or apply a brown pencil. Cover your eyelashes with two or three layers of dense mascara.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>Small Eyes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">They are proportionately smaller in comparison to the rest of the facial features.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">To enhance small eyes apply a medium-toned shadow (such as soft grey or blue) to the crease and lighter shadow on the eyelids. Then use a soft-colored liner both on the top and bottom lash lines, extending the top line across the entire lash line. Apply black mascara on upper lashes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> These eyes tend to dominate the facial features. The eyelids are too large.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Your best decision is – medium to deep shades of shadow on the lids as they help to minimize the appearance of your lids. Liner when applied to the lash bases from corner to corner gives prominent eyes a smoldering and mysterious look. Finish with a coat of black mascara on both upper and lower lashes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>For Girls Wearing Glasses</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you wear glasses your make-up should depend on the color of the frame. If the frame is bright, you don’t have to add color with eye shadows.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Pay attention to your eyelashes and put the accent on them. Opt for a black mascara.</div><div style="text-align: left;">To give your eyelashes more volume and make them fluffy, use a dense mascara and apply it from the roots to the tips. Besides, you should correct your brow line as it will be seen before people see your eyes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">That's all for today, I hope you have found this post helpful, and remember - the most important thing is that you FEEL good in the choices you make!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Til next time - ♥</div></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-63624721647674236732010-02-01T11:40:00.002+01:002010-02-06T10:35:04.012+01:00♥ !! I'm Tagged !! ♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdXz8g43b2pelJJh3wDcviOloN2ADKkylRzqbnpnr8Ko2L3y3bs4vi4-YxFcdsCUEGL_BP3ZG8LF06bUycmOP8Vo9Kswo5D3r8vBV7GuWHwzIfDw79sd1x3uRn1p6DiUXl4_sD2ErutA/s1600-h/BestBlogAward.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdXz8g43b2pelJJh3wDcviOloN2ADKkylRzqbnpnr8Ko2L3y3bs4vi4-YxFcdsCUEGL_BP3ZG8LF06bUycmOP8Vo9Kswo5D3r8vBV7GuWHwzIfDw79sd1x3uRn1p6DiUXl4_sD2ErutA/s320/BestBlogAward.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you, HeavenNRJ from <a href="http://heavennrj.blogspot.com/" style="color: #0b5394;">Less Is More...</a>, for tagging me! I really appreciate it! :) *BIG hugs*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you haven't checked out her blog, do head over there to do so - lot of entertaining reading to discover! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">I've recently discovered these great blogs:</span></b></div><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">Olivia from </span><a href="http://maquillageobscura.blogspot.com/"> <span style="color: #76a5af;">The Land of Makeup Obscurity</span><br />
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</ul><ul><li>Glittermillie from <a href="http://glittermillie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #76a5af;" target="_blank"> Glittermillie's Nails and Sparkle</a></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">Karianne from <a href="http://neglelakkmani.com/" style="color: #76a5af;">Neglelakkmani</a></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"> Evil Angel from <a href="http://blacknailpolishandlipgloss.blogspot.com/" style="color: #76a5af;"> Black Nail Polish and Lipgloss</a></span></li>
</ul><ul><li>Michèle from <a href="http://lacquerized.blogspot.com/" style="color: #76a5af;" target="_blank"> Laquerized</a></li>
</ul><ul><li>Katie from <a href="http://whatkatiedidherpolish.blogspot.com/" style="color: #76a5af;"> What Katie Did Her Polish</a></li>
</ul><ul><li>Juicy Nails at <a href="http://juicy-nails.blogspot.com/" style="color: #76a5af;">Juicy Nails</a></li>
</ul><ul><li>Olivia from <a href="http://livylulu.blogspot.com/" style="color: #76a5af;" target="_blank"> Livy Lu Lu</a> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
</ul><ul><li>Nihrida from <a href="http://nihrida.blogspot.com/" style="color: #76a5af;"> Nihrida's blog</a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
</ul><ul><li>Nea from <a href="http://fashionedinfinland.blogspot.com/" style="color: #76a5af;" target="_blank"> Fashioned in Finland</a></li>
</ul><ul><li>Kelliegonzo from <a href="http://kelliegonzo.blogspot.com/" style="color: #76a5af;">Also Known As...</a></li>
</ul><ul><li>Em from <a href="http://toomuchblush.blogspot.com/" style="color: #76a5af;">Too Much Blush</a></li>
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Do spread the love, and do have a GREAT week, y'all! <span style="color: #cc0000;">♥</span>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-71002493401290041242010-01-30T18:02:00.000+01:002010-01-30T18:02:20.573+01:00NOTD - OPI Absolutely Alice ♥So, I know I'm kinda late to the ongoing party in Wonderland, but hey - being an International means never getting your hands on new polish collections very early, I'm afraid ... :(<br />
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Well, since I am in a party mood today, I'll add in my swatches of Absolutely Alice anyway.<br />
I almost fainted when I opened the parcel and digged out this beauty! This one (as well as "Mad As A Hatter" which was also in that very same package) is truly amazing - just looking at the bottles brings a smile to my face. Perhaps I'm easily amused.... ;) <br />
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On to the pics then, shall we..?<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Absolutely Alice is a bright blue glitter with some gold suspended in a clear base. It's the gold that makes this an interesting and quite unique shade, I can't recall having seen any polish quite like this one before. It’s truly dazzling!</div><div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Application was very nice, just make sure you load the brush with enough polish - if the brush is too dry you may easily end up wiping away the glitter, leaving blank "spots" behind. Since the base is clear, three coats are needed in order for it to be opaque. </div><div style="text-align: left;">I did apply a fairly thick coat of Seche Vite on top, since the surface otherwise tends to feel a little grainy.<br />
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Have you bought any of the AIW shades? What do you think of the collection?<br />
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Til next time - ♥</div></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-18884538983139551492010-01-30T12:51:00.001+01:002010-01-30T18:48:33.141+01:00♥ Romantic Valentine's Contest Alert! ♥Hi All - and Happy Saturday!<br />
I don't know about you, but I love weekends :)<br />
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Just a quick post to inform you that my dear blogging friend <a href="http://tulinail.blogspot.com/" style="color: #990000;">Tuli</a> is having the most awesome Valentine's Day Giveaway! You really should check it out and sign up to participate - the prize is spectacular!<br />
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If you're not familiar with Tuli's blog, do pay it a visit - she is blogging mainly about nail related subjects; featuring lots of gorgeous nail polish pics and reviews, but also sometimes she blogs about daily life, cooking, and travel/trips. Being located in Israel, she writes her blog in both Hebrew and English - I find that amazing!<br />
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You can access the contest post directly by clicking <a href="http://tulinail.blogspot.com/2010/01/tulis-romantic-giveaway-for-valentines.html">here</a>!<br />
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So - what are you waiting for? Go for it, best of luck!<br />
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xoxoHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-7300073755347359122010-01-28T20:55:00.001+01:002010-01-28T20:56:53.025+01:00♥ Pink Polish Lemming Wheel ♥Good day, dearest reader.<br />
Hope you are all doing fine!<br />
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In the next couple of weeks I'll attempt to work through some of my backlog... so much stuff I want to post! Just haven't had the time - I sometimes wish there was 30++ hours a day, instead of 24.<br />
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Anyway, this is one of my polish swatching wheels, or whatever you wish to call it :) <br />
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These are all pinks (or at least "pinkish" ;)), let's see if I can enable some of you into new polish purchases.. ;)<br />
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<ol><li>Misa "Siren"</li>
<li>Sally Hansen "Wildlife"</li>
<li>Zoya "Vivi"</li>
<li>Sinful Colors "Forget Now"</li>
<li>China Glaze "Limbo Bimbo"</li>
<li>Orly "Hawaiian Punch"</li>
<li>Zoya "Brooke"</li>
<li>Sinful Colors "Shining Heart"</li>
<li>OPI "If The Fuchsia Fits..."</li>
<li>Zoya "Anaka"</li>
<li>Precision "Pardon My French"</li>
<li>OPI "It's All Greek To Me"</li>
<li>Depend #122</li>
<li>Depend #87</li>
<li>NYX Girls "Poppy"</li>
<li>Sinful Colors "Pretty"</li>
<li>Color Club "Green Is The New Pink"</li>
<li>Mavala #328 "Rose"</li>
</ol>I love "wheel swatching" - it's so much fun! I have a few more of those wheels, which I'll be posting later on.<br />
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So - any lemmings?<br />
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Til next time - ♥<br />
<ol></ol>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-15251098826269778572010-01-22T15:01:00.002+01:002010-01-22T15:46:00.717+01:00OPI Hong Kong Collection, Spring 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGkR-JKyBPHZBqtIgMI-CViNSXYcxB6O1hpl5BYGMIo2Fhp1sfNxihJcBIBIUsIEnJqZO3vw2J_TKP5aGBWb_Al_mYbow7cuMVg3bPHDqo1bCPf62M-9YpBHOv3zu1UvToAOnfjLcw9U/s1600-h/opianimationsmbxy4.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGkR-JKyBPHZBqtIgMI-CViNSXYcxB6O1hpl5BYGMIo2Fhp1sfNxihJcBIBIUsIEnJqZO3vw2J_TKP5aGBWb_Al_mYbow7cuMVg3bPHDqo1bCPf62M-9YpBHOv3zu1UvToAOnfjLcw9U/s400/opianimationsmbxy4.gif" style="border:none;" width="400" /></a><br />
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<div style="color: #990000; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">OPI <i>Hong Kong</i> Collection, Spring 2010</span></b><br />
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Release: February 2010 <br />
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Colors are:<br />
<ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Bling Dynasty</i></b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Red My Fortune Cookie</i></b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Hot & Spicy</i></b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Dim Sum Plum</i></b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Jade is the New Black</i></b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Suzi Says Feng Shui</i></b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find</i></b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Lucky Lucky Lavender</i></b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Meet Me on the Star Ferry</i></b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Panda-monium Pink</i></b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Pearl of Wisdom</i></b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Chop-sticking to My Story</i></b></span></li>
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Anything of interest ladies?<br />
I personally like "Jade is the new black" and "Hot & Spicy", but other than these two, nothing in this collection really wows me.<br />
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Swatches can be found <i><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><a href="http://www.pssion.se/?p=5130">here</a></span></b></i> and <i><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><a href="http://www.pssion.se/?p=5144">here</a></span></b></i>.Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-56427579570389076982010-01-20T13:27:00.003+01:002010-01-20T14:33:34.282+01:00BB Couture Hands of Hope Collection for HaitiGood day, lovelies!<br />
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I hope you are having a terrific morning/day/night, depending on where you are located ;)<br />
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However - as we all know by now, the people of Haiti are not experiencing very good times right now due to the intense earthquake last week. The news reports have been heartbreaking to look at - so much has been destroyed, and so many people have died or become homeless... it's simply terrible.<br />
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Now, the good news is that if you are a nail polish addict like me, you can now get your hands on a whole special collection of gorgeous BB Couture shades <b>AND</b> help the people of Haiti at the same time! Isn't that great?!<br />
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Here's the deal - Kim at <a href="http://www.overallbeauty.com/">Overall Beauty</a> and <a href="http://www.bbnailpolish.com/">BB Couture</a> have joined forces and created a <a href="http://www.overallbeauty.com/catalog/couture-hands-hope-p-1211.html">special set of 6 tropical inspired colors</a>, of which 25% of all sales are going to the Salvation Army towards their efforts to get relief into the hands of those who need it most; namely the <b style="color: #f6b26b;">women and children</b> of Haiti.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The <b><i>"Hands of Hope"</i> </b>Collection...</span></span><br />
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The <i style="color: #f6b26b;"><b>"Hands of Hope Collection"</b></i> by BB Couture includes:<br />
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~<b><i>Tortuga Island</i></b> - explore the exotic lush green island foliage<br />
~<i><b>Kyona Beach</b></i> – gaze up at the cloudless baby blue sky while sunning on the beach<br />
~<i><b>Bassin’s Blue</b></i> – experience subtle turquoise pools linked by spectacular waterfalls<br />
~<i><b>Labadie Beach</b></i> – delight in the delicate pink hues of the setting sun<br />
~<i><b>Cape Haitian</b></i> – mornings bring a mysterious pale violet haze over the mountains<br />
~<i><b>Paradise</b></i> – savor the natural beauty of Haiti along the endless sandy beige beaches<br />
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So, I hope you will all head over to <a href="http://www.overallbeauty.com/">Overall Beauty</a> and buy the set - nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something...<br />
The whole set cost $54 and is available <b><u>now</u></b>!! <br />
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<b style="color: red;">EDIT:::</b> I was just visiting <a href="http://www.body-soulbeauty.com/">Mary's Blog</a> (you gotta check it out if you haven't already - she has swatches of the collection), and apparently you can purchase these individually as well, and 25% of the sale of the singles is also going towards the goal of raising $5,000.00 from the proceeds of this special collection! Great!!<br />
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I think those shades are beautiful, they will fit perfectly into my "Spring/Summer 2010 Polish Wardrobe" :)<br />
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Do spread the word about this - tweet, re-tweet, blog, Facebook, etc, to get more people to help. <br />
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And, while visiting Overall Beauty, don't forget to sign up for their newsletter! Use the sign up box in the right hand column. Kim indicates that she has quite a few nice surprises up her sleeve, for those who are signed up on the mailing list. There will specials that only those on the list will ever know about, she states on the <a href="http://www.overallbeauty.com/">site</a>. Sounds interesting, doesn't it?<br />
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So - what do you all think?<br />
Great idea combining nail polish addiction and charity? Going to buy it? Like the shade selection?<br />
Don't like it?<br />
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Tell me your thoughts - would love to hear from you, dear readers! <br />
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I promise I'll be back *very* soon!<br />
Hopefully I will soon have managed to get a little more structure of my day time and my schedule, so I can find the time to start posting more regularly again - I really miss it, and also really miss the contact and communication with all of you guys - fellow bloggers and readers.<br />
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Til next time; take care ♥<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Map of Haiti - click to enlarge!</span></b><br />
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</div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-73343870124845723502009-12-31T21:36:00.001+01:002009-12-31T21:37:12.143+01:00HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!From the bottom of my heart - I want to wish you ALL a Fabulous and <b style="color: #cc0000;">HAPPY NEW YEAR</b>!!!!!!!!!<br />
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See you next year; lol!<br />
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{{{HUGS}}}Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-53648300327136577302009-12-22T18:14:00.005+01:002009-12-22T18:55:25.493+01:00Ice Princess KOTW and More!Hi everyone!<br />
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Thought I'd post my Konadicure of the week! I've named it Ice Princess, since that seems an adequate name given the fact that winter finally arrived these last days - lots of snow and <b>really</b> cold, brrrr... ;) It's so beautiful outside now (pictures enclosed!), and I really love the fact that we are going to have a white Christmas this year. Back when I was a kid, there were always white Christmases, nowadays we're lucky if we get any snow in December at all.<br />
This autumn has been the warmest ever up here - some days when returning home after I've left my little one at daycare, I could hear the birds singing in the trees, and although that's nice, something is really wrong when that happens in late November... Climate has indeed changed, and I think it's really scary...<br />
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Well, on to something a little more entertaining - todays' pics!<br />
All images are clickable ;)<br />
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I started out with 3 coats of Essie "Ballet Slippers", which is a beautiful pale pink creme that applies very well, I might add. Then, just after applying my Seche Vite topcoat, I sprinkled on the glitter starting at the base of the nails, working upwards - pretty randomly as you can probably tell ;) I thereafter picked up one rhinestone at the time, dipping the base of it in Seche Vite, and applied to the nails. I finished by applying one coat of NailTek Intensive Therapy II as a protective top coat. That's it - done!<br />
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I quite enjoy this Konadicure, and I'd love to hear what you gals think :)<br />
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I also want to show you some pics of the beautiful scenery outside my windows - the trees in particular are spectacular looking sprinkled with snow! Beware of the pic spam :)<br />
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<b></b></b>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-74011222836591685102009-12-16T13:58:00.001+01:002009-12-16T14:23:52.796+01:00Orly "Gigababe"Good morning/afternoon/night, depending on where you are ;)<br />
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How's Christmas planning/shopping going?<br />
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As for me, I've been swamped with all kinds of activities; house renovating, writing university essays, and lots more. I have only bought one (yes, 1) Christmas pressie as of yet, so I'll have a lot of shopping to do in the upcoming weekend... as well as cleaning the house, cooking, and so on... so much to do - so little time ;)<br />
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Anyway, enough rambling ;)<br />
Today I'm showing you Orly "Gigababe", and this to me is babe indeed!<br />
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This is a light yellow gold shimmering shade with fab iridescent micro glitter.<br />
It's quite sheer, so three coats were needed to get it opaque. Aside from that, the formula is top notch!<br />
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I think this shade of gold is suitable for wearing all year around - I'm gonna try it over black, perhaps I can make a Christmas inspired Konadicure for you...<br />
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How do you guys like this one?<br />
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That's all for today, until next time:<br />
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{{{HUGS}}}Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-27095467704639294652009-12-01T13:01:00.002+01:002009-12-01T13:06:29.933+01:00Aromaleigh Spring Solstice Is Back!<b></b><br />
Hello Beauties! And Happy December ;)<br />
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I just got a pleasant surprise when heading over to <b><a href="http://www.aromaleigh.com/" style="color: #741b47;">Aromaleigh's</a></b> website - Spring Solstice is temporarily back - yay!<br />
I've been awaiting this collection, since I missed out on it when it was available back this Spring! The whole collection will be sold for 2 weeks starting today, and after that part of the Spring Solstice collection will be permanent.<span style="font-style: italic;"> <br />
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<b>1. Mallow: </b>Spring's first blush. The softest pale coral with shimmers of gold. <br />
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<b>2. Heartleaf: </b>The freshness of budding leaves with sparkles of violet. <br />
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<b>3. Forget-me-not:</b> The lush turquoise of petals, sparkling with magical turquoise sparkles. <br />
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<b>4. Tansy:</b> The deep golden color of closed flowerbuds, sparkling with blue highlight. <br />
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<b>5. Jessamine:</b> A walk through the Spring forest. Deep green and brown base with golden highlight shimmer. <br />
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<b>6. Nasturtium: </b>Dramatic neutral red, sparkling with highlights of pink sparks. <br />
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<b>7. Phlox: </b>A delicate, shimmering wash of pale silver grey with iridescent blue sparks. <br />
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<b>8. Bellflower: </b>A diaphanous violet purple tone, slightly sheer, with highlights of pink sparks. <br />
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<b>9. Calendula:</b> Warm mahogany brown with coppery sparkle shimmer. <br />
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<b>10. Greenbrier:</b> Lovely cool green with surprising sparks of blue, the color of the sky. <br />
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<b>11. Alyssum: </b>Soft frosty champagne pink with shimmer of green and blue. <br />
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<b>12. Chicory:</b> Rich copper with rose undertone, bright copper sparkle. <br />
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<b>13. Hemlock: </b>A complex, very wearable soft shimmering brown with undertones of green. <br />
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<b>14. Lupine: </b>Shimmering mid-tone smokey blue violet. <br />
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<b>15. Candytuft:</b> Petal pink with an abundance of violet sparkles highligting. <br />
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<b>16. Trillium: </b>Vibrant, but wearable fresh Spring green full of shimmering green sparkles. <br />
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<b>17. Ondberry:</b> A rich, softly shimmering eggplant purple with slight sparkles of gold. <br />
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<b>18. Larkspur: </b>Softly frosted lavender with a magical purple iridescence. <br />
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<b>19. May Lily : </b>My new favorite- the palest creamy greenish shimmer with sparkles of pink and violet. <br />
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<b>20. Viburnum:</b> Remember the coveted Le Mystere #69? The only Mystere that actually had a recipe? Well, this is it. The perfect marriage of cocoa brown and pewter. Softly frosted. Fantastic. <br />
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<b>21. Godetia: </b>Rosy brown shimmer with tiny sparkles of gold throughout. <br />
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<b>22. Zinnia: </b>So unique, this vibrant but soft coral peach turns into a blend of pinkish coral with a dominant violet iridescence.<br />
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I havent quite made up my mind yet as of which ones I'll order from this collection. Mallow, Larkspur, Viburnum, Zinnia, Ondberry, Hemlock and Trillium all look very tempting, though ;)<br />
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Now, tell me which your favorites from this collection are; I'd love to know!<br />
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The Spring Solstice Collection is available at <a href="http://www.aromaleigh.com/nespsoliedey.html" style="color: #741b47;"> Aromaleigh Cosmetics</a>.<br />
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</div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-41535713243428429702009-11-12T11:53:00.000+01:002009-11-12T11:53:56.194+01:00Match Your Hair Color with Your Skin Tone!Hello lovelies!<br />
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I came across this very interesting article about how to best match your hair color with regards to your skin tone. Lots of great tips, tricks and explanations of how to choose the best haircolor - and of course I wanted to pass it on to you, my dear readers ;)<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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by Nancy, <i>VogueWigs.com Marketing Director</i> <br />
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<h2>What Is Skin Tone?</h2>Skin tone is the term used to describe your skin's warmth or coolness. For example, warm colored skins have yellow, red or peach undertones, while cool skins have undertones of pink, blue or violet. Although complexions can range from dark and olive to fair and light, basically skin tones are grouped into two categories--warm and cool. While many people can easily determine whether they have a warm or cool complexion, others may not be certain until they consider a few factors.<br />
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<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Click <b style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://www.voguewigs.com/skin-tone-faq.html">HERE</a></b> to read the whole entry!</span></i><br />
</div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-7237137376350788912009-11-09T16:14:00.000+01:002009-11-09T16:14:24.060+01:00Covergirl Nailslicks "Midnight Forest"Good day, girls!<br />
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Hope your Monday is going well ;) Up here it's cold and stormy today, so I'll cosy up inside with lit candles, green tea and soft music!<br />
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Let me present to you Covergirl Nailslicks "<b style="color: #274e13;"><i>Midnight Forest</i></b>".<br />
This is a dusty dark goldish green with shimmer, which is mostly visible in direct sunlight/lamplight.<br />
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I'm quite enjoying this shade, although it can look a little dull when inside. Application was very good, I had no problems at all. I believe I used three coats in the above images. This was my first Covergirl polish, and I wasn't disappointed ;)<br />
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On a side note - my nails are a big hot mess right now. Very weak and brittle, they break and peel constantly and have lots of ridges, hence why they are so short at the moment... :(<br />
I'm working on it though, I'm bathing them (ok, slight exaggeration ;)) in CND Solar Oil, which I love, and I'm also using Nailtek Foundation II and Orly Nail Armor as my basecoats. I'm considering buying OPI Nail Envy and try out that one as well, do you guys have any inputs or other product suggestions that might help?<br />
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Hope you've enjoyed your stay, thanks for dropping by ;))Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-1149203630352194752009-11-06T11:45:00.005+01:002009-11-06T19:09:28.536+01:00The She Space Sample Baggies & ReviewI thought this post might be helpful for anyone considering trying out <i style="color: yellow;"><b><a href="http://www.theshespace.com/">The She Space</a></b></i> mineral pigments.<br />
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Now, before you continue reading, please keep in mind that opinions expressed in this post are just my personal ones, based on my own experience ;)<br />
Images in this post are clickable for larger view - I've left them huge, so that you can get a close look of the sample baggies with color names... (some pigments are regular, while some are limited editions - meaning some of these might not be available on the website anylonger)<br />
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I have ordered quite many pigment sample baggies from TSS in the past, and while both the color selection and the price is totally awesome, I have mixed feelings about them.<br />
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Let me just begin by saying I h-a-t-e baggies!! Although they are an economical way to try out lots of different shades, they are terribly messy to work with in my opinion. I much prefer sample jars, and I think if you have a choice, it's well worth it to spend a few extra bucks to get jars instead of baggies. (TSS don't offer sample jars, though) Of course you can always transfer the samples from the baggie to a jar yourself if you wish. I usually just tip a little out into a separate lid before I use them. Fussy, but it works ;)<br />
Samples are very small, but as Heather (the owner) states on the website and on her blog, the samples are just that: samples - meant for you to try out for a few applications to see how you like a particular color.<br />
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Oki... moving on to the product itself.<br />
I personally feel the quality is rather inconsistent - it's either hit or miss - pigmentation wise, that is. Many colors become really washed out when applied, leaving mostly shimmer/sparkle to be noticed on the eyelid. When you blend/buff the colors, they blend into nothing; the color almost totally disappears (and flies all over the place as well). This is not the case with ALL colors, but it happens with a lot of them, which is why I think it deserves to be mentioned. <br />
The way I get around this when using my TSS pigments is I only use one lid shade and one highlight shade. That way I don't have to do a lot of blending/buffing - I just gently pat on my lid shade and after that I apply a highlighter shade on the brow bone.<br />
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It is possible I would have a different outcome with these if I foiled them... I haven't tried that, so can't comment on that aspect. Mind you, I rarely foil my pigments, because I think they become hard to work with and to blend when applied wet (goes for most pigments - not just TSS). Dry application has always been my preferred method, except when using pigments for lining. Maybe these do behave differently when applied wet/moist, I simply don't know. In my mind I shouldn't "have" to use them wet just to get them to show up, though ;) Also - I'm always in a hurry, so I want to avoid all unnecessary "extra steps" when getting ready...<br />
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Regardless of my seemingly not-so-great review of these, I keep buying TSS pigments. I don't think they are a bad product at all, in fact I quite like it, and if you are a fan of subtle eye color payoff, you might enjoy them too. If you visit the website you will find some of the brightest, most vibrant colors out there, as well as subtle, neutral everyday shades. New and limited collections are released on a regular basis, which I think is awesome.<br />
Customer service is top notch at TSS; Heather always replies quickly to emails/inquiries, which is a great thing. Shipping time I would say is average - I usually have my orders within a two-week period (and I'm overseas). International shipping costs are amazingly low, too: $2,50 (goes for sample orders), which is far cheaper than I pay for domestic shipping up here!<br />
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Samples from The She Space IMO are very reasonably priced at fifty cents each, and come in tons of different colors, of which many are totally unique - which is one thing I really like about Heather's creations. Lots of truly amazing colors that you'll have a hard time finding anywhere else.<br />
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Pigments can be purchased directly from <a href="http://www.theshespace.com/" style="color: #45818e;">The She Space's website</a>.<br />
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I hope you've enjoyed this post - thanks for dropping by ;)Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-88359417740088553702009-11-04T11:40:00.000+01:002009-11-04T11:40:46.648+01:00OPI Cabernet For The LadyThis is OPI <i style="color: #741b47;"><b>Cabernet For The Lady</b></i>.<br />
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Yum, I am in love with this one - it's such a sophisticated, velvet-y color, and very autumn appropriate as well.<br />
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On to the pics! (as always; they are clickable)<br />
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Application was a breeze, two coats offered great opacity. I can't comment on the lasting power since I only wore it for one day (anxious to try out other polishes from the ever growing stash, y'a know ;)).<br />
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What do you think of this one?<br />
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That's all I have for you today - hope to see you soon ;)Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-42859430914434858242009-11-02T15:45:00.000+01:002009-11-02T15:45:41.468+01:00Sinful Tokyo DollHello there!<br />
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This is Sinful Colors "<i>Tokyo Doll</i>" which is a shimmering raspberry shade with blue micro glitter.<br />
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I was so excited with this one that I actually forgot to snap a shade picture, sorry... ;)<br />
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Application was flawless, and this one is very well pigmented, unlike a lot of other Sinful polishes which are often very sheer requiring quite many coats. This one was three coats.<br />
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I'm really liking this one - it's a very summery shade, not at all autumn appropriate I guess ;)<br />
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Hope you've enjoyed this post, see you soon. <br />
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May I present to you todays NOTD, which is Wet n Wild <i><b>Speed.</b></i><br />
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This is a shimmering deep dark purple with blue and pink micro glitter, I've really been craving purples lately, must be the season ;)<br />
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Application was OK - the formula was good, but unfortunately the brush is a real disaster. It's really thick and dense, and the brush hairs are unevenly cut with wispy hairs pointing in different directions, which makes it a bit tricky to apply.<br />
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Also, it took quite some time to dry, even though I used Seche a topcoat - I made dents after several hours had passed - don't like formulas that behave like that. I really like the shade though!<br />
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Let's look at the pics then, shall we?<br />
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So, which is your favorite purple?<br />
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That's all for now - I wish you all a great day, see you soon :)<br />
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Now, go out there fully inspired and have yourself a wonderful Wednesday!Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-11340155674144900352009-10-19T20:49:00.006+02:002009-10-21T09:45:58.240+02:00Blog Update!<center><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><blink>*UPDATE*</blink></span></span></center><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Hello ladies!</p><p>Well, not much has been happening around here - it's been quite a while since I last posted - let me tell you this summer has been just crazy, leaving absolutely no room for a relaxing holiday. We've been working really hard on our house (we are in the process of major renovating), and there's been lot of other things going on as well.<br /><br />Additionally, my daughter has started... kindergarten?/day care? (I'm not sure which English term is the correct one ;)), and I have decided to go back to school to finish my degree (been studying mainly law and sociology on and off for the last 7 years), so there's been quite a lot of adjusting to do - I still haven't fully adjusted to these new routines and schedules, but I'll get there eventually ;)</p><p>I've truly missed all of you, and I'm really sorry for not having kept you up to date with what's going on - won't happen again, promise ;)<br />I plan to resume posting on a regular basis sometime next week; I will probably have to limit blogging to a couple of posts a week due to all other commitments, at least to begin with.</p><p><br /></p><p>On another note; I really want to take a moment to welcome all of my new followers!</p><center><img src="http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn425/blueeyevanessa/Decorated%20images/animated-welcome-jumping-kid-2.gif" style="border: medium none ;" /></center><br /><br /><br />Thank you <span style="font-weight: bold;">so much</span> for joining me here in my little corner of cyberspace :) I'm truly grateful for each and everyone of you following my blog - it really means the world to me, otherwise, if no one cared to read my posts; why would I be doing this? So, thank you, once again, for jumping on my little beauty wagon :)<br /><br />So - not much else for today - I hope to "see" you back here next week!<br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn425/blueeyevanessa/Decorated%20images/VanessaKDHMtransp.gif" style="border: medium none ;" /></center>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346176400022549885.post-9849312173035305662009-06-18T17:34:00.000+02:002009-06-18T17:34:24.449+02:00Just wondering... (polish related)<p>...why <a href="http://www.head2toebeauty.com/index.html%22">Head2Toe</a>, <a href="http://8ty8beauty.com/index.html">8ty8</a> and <a href="http://www.transdesign.com/default.htm">Transdesign</a> among other e-tailers don't carry Zoya? Does anyone know?<br />I'd love to be able to shop for discounted Zoyas, my wishlist is so looooooooooong ;)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><center><img src="http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn425/blueeyevanessa/polishes/Zoya_Nail_Polish_truth_or_dare_fall.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" /></center>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05935012228707674035noreply@blogger.com12