Showing posts with label Sephora. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sephora. Show all posts

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Ten Things Thursday:

1. Currently debating how much I REALLY want to go to Starbucks right now for a pumpkin spice latte, and if in fact it's worth getting up, putting a coat on, driving there, driving back, and ........there we go....just talked myself out of it!

2. This has been a LOOOOOONG week! I'm looking forward to the weekend's arrival, and a bit of down time.

3. My Christmas orders have been flying lately; which is terrific. That being said, I'm finding it a bit impossible to keep my nails freshly manicured and my hands cut-free! It just goes with the territory. (If you want a custom design piece for the holidays, it's not to late to order one; send me a message!) 

4. I finally had my court hearing on Wednesday over the injury I sustained to my lung and Phrenic Nerve during my heart procedure back in 2010. It's been such a long, long time coming, but I think it went very well. I've honestly just committed it to prayer and am hoping for the best. This injury has really changed my way of life entirely. Please pray I get some good news in a few weeks when I get the final decision in writing. 

5. There is a fine line between having patience with someone, and letting someone walk all over you/take advantage of your kindness. Too often I find that people do the latter to me. The older I get, the more I'm learning that I really can't allow people to just walk all over me. Some people don't mind immediately stepping out and standing up for themselves...I'm a little more laid back in general, so it's not exactly second nature for me to call someone out on their behavior, but I'm learning to set my foot down in an appropriate way.  It's still one of those things that challenges me on a regular basis though. Just an observation from this week. 

6. I feel like Green Day has betrayed my trust in music by allowing their song to be in the upcoming Twilight soundtrack. Kill Me Now! Seriously, what were they thinking?! I mourn the loss of dignity from my favorite band...I've lost all respect for them at this moment.

7. It is so difficult to find a good dog groomer in my city that doesn't charge an arm and a leg, but does quality work. I FINALLY secured an appointment with a lady I've heard rave reviews about....but get this: She's booked up until AFTER Thanksgiving! I was literally able to book my hair appointment (for Tuesday) before the grooming appointment for my dogs. I'm not sure how I feel about that lol...

8. My house is a bit ridiculous when it comes to heating/cooling efficiency. (Bear in mind that I live in a single story). When I turn the heat on to warm my house up, only the front part of my home gets warm...my bedroom stays in a current "igloo" state. So frustrating, especially at night! 

9. Nothing sounds more terrific right about now than a fantastic bubble bath,music, candles, fresh nail polish, and a facial mask. I think I shall make that happen! It's been a long week, that seems like the perfect way to unwind a bit. 

10. I got such an exciting package in the mail today! The expression, "like a kid in a candy store" accurately described my reaction to seeing the box on my porch. I can't wait to catch up on my video/blog reviews and post on the goodies that arrived inside of this box! 

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Not Worth The Hype: NARS Larger Than Life Lip Gloss in "Place Vendôme"

Today I wanted to share my review on a product that I just feel is not worth the hype! The product I talk about in the video is: NARS Larger Than Life Lip Gloss in "Place Vendôme". Watch the video below to find out why I dislike this, and what products I think are better, at a fraction of the cost! Be sure to read the description bar for more information when you watch the video. :)

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Nail of the Day! Video & Blog Info! :)

Hope you lovelies are all having a great day! Click the video to watch how I achieved the nail look in the post below! I'll tell you what products I used, and how to properly use them! :) 

VIDEO


PICTURES & Details


Products Used For This Look:

-Target brand "up and up" acetone nail polish remover (Target)
-Nail brush (You can get them at any drugstore, Target, Walmart, or Ulta)
-Just a minute 60 Second Manicure Scrub by True Blue Spa (Bath and Body Works)
-Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover (Maximum Strength) (Target, Walgreens)
-OPI Natural Base Coat (Ulta, Target, www.opi.com)
-Essie: "Off the Shoulder" (Target, Ulta, Walgreens,  www.essie.com)
-Wet n' Wild "Flossy Flossy" (Fergie Line)...on accent nail (Walgreens)
-Sephora Nail Polish Corrector (Sephora)
-Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat; 960 (Target, Ulta, Walgreens)
-Sephora's Stimulating Lavender Cuticle Oil
-True Blue Spa Glycolic Acid Cracked Heel Treatment "Heel of Approval" (B&BW)
-LaCross nail clippers 
-nail file (Sally's Beauty Supply, Target...you can find them anywhere!)
-Tropical Shine mini 4-way Buffer (Sally's Beauty Supply)
-Toe Separators (Target, Walmart, Walgreens, Ulta) 
-Lush's "Lemony Flutter" Cuticle Butter (Lush, www.lush.com)

Today's nail look! 
(Not the best manicure I've ever given myself, oh well!)
Holding Wet n' Wild's Fergie polish in "Flossy Flossy" (Used on accent nail)

Another view! 
*Trio of Awesomeness!)*
-True Blue Spa: Just a Minute: 60 Second Manicure Scrub
-True Blue Spa: Glycolic Acid Cracked Heel Treatment "Heel of Approval"
-Lush's Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter
Essie's "Off The Shoulder" 
Wet n' Wild (Fergie line) "Flossy Flossy"
O.P.I. Natural Nail Base Coat
Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat
(I REALLY like this quick dry top coat; it doesn't make polish peel like a lot of other ones do.)
Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat : 960
Sally Hansen's Instant Cuticle Remover 
(Maximum Strength)
-Target's "up and up" acetone nail polish remover
-Sephora Nail Polish Corrector
-Sephora Stimulating Lavender Cuticle Oil
Nail Goodies!

Lydia's Tip: Don't forget to keep your nail tools clean by sanitizing them after each use! Be sure to swipe all nail tools with an alcohol pad after each use to nix bacteria in its tracks! 






















Monday, June 11, 2012

Today's Nail Polish Look!

I thought it would be fun to post my latest nail look today for a bit of a change! Hope you guys enjoy!

Indoor Lighting
Natural outdoor lighting (Please excuse my cuticles!)
Products I used!

Products I used on my nails:
OPI's Natural Nail Base Coat (all nails; one coat)
Revlon's "Charismatic" 610 (on four of the five nails depicted; two coats)
Accent nail: Zoya's "Belle" by Capital Hill Style (three coats) 
Accent nail: Essie's "As Gold As It Gets" 950 (on top of  Zoya's "Belle"; one coat) 
Revlon's Quick Dry Top Coat 960 (on top of all nails; one coat)
Sephora's Nail Polish Corrector (used around the edges of all nails)

Where to purchase: 
~OPI Natural Nail Base Coat: Target, Ulta, or online at www.opi.com 
$5-8 depending on where you purchase (If you purchase from Ulta, use your 20% off coupon they mail out!)

~Revlon "Charismatic 610 & Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat 960: I bought mine at Target, but I know Walgreens, Walmart, Ulta, CVS, and other places carry it. 
$3.79 (I had a manufacturer's coupon, so I used that with this shade and the Revlon top coat and pretty much got them for free!) 

~Zoya "Belle" by Capital Hill Style: This is a limited edition nail polish; if you want it, order now!!! It comes in a set of three polishes from Zoya's Blogger Collection by Birchbox.: Order it here. (I love all of the polishes in that collection, and use them often! They are jelly based and really hold up longer/chip less than most polishes!) 
$22.00 for set of three polishes

~ Essie's "As Gold As It Gets" 950 luxeffects multi dimensional top coat: I purchased mine from Target. You can also find it at Walgreens, Ulta, CVS, and www.essie.com
$5-8 depending on where you purchase

~Sephora Nail Polish Corrector: Purchase in stores at Sephora, or online at www.sephora.com. I can not speak highly enough of this little gem! I've gone through three of them; it is by far the best thing I've ever purchased to do nails with! It's a flat tipped nail polish remover pen. It's amazing! 
$8.00