Magnetic Nail Polish - The Aftermath

Pretty cool right?! Granted my manicure skills need some serious help, I really like the concept of this polish. A friend gave me this Nails Inc Magnetic Polish in Whitehall. She looked at it and said "I don't know what to do with this, but i'm assuming you would." Gladly, I accepted the free polish and went to work last night.

I applied to two coats, and let dry. Then, I applied a 3rd coat, and after each nail I hovered the magnet over the wet polish and it made this bitchin design! The first hand I did was a little all over the place - I was still getting used to the technique. The above photo is the second hand I did, and I think I started to get the hang of it. I was also a doofus and accidentally kept touching the magnet to my wet nail and had to reapply - ahhh!

I think the key to success is hovering the magnet over each nail as soon as you paint it. Each nail came out with a different design, but I think it looks kinda cool that way - similar to crackle or shatter polish. I want to try to again and do a better job since I think I got the hang of it now =)

What do you guys think?! Hope everyone had an awesome weekend!

Swanky Monday

Wearing my LipSurgence in Swank!

Loving it.

Happy Makeup Monday!

I Know What Girls Like...

New Makeup, Jewelry, and Shoes of course!

Missoni for Target Pumps

I'm not a huge fan of the Missoni signature zigzag pattern, but these pumps are a nice, toned down alternative. My mom picked them up at Target - I can't believe she actually got her hands on them! The designer collections at Target are big around my hometown, and usually sell out in minutes. I like these shoes, because they're good for every day at work, and have what I like to call a "commuting heel" - a bit on the thicker side and lower than most of my other shoes. I think they're pretty cute!

Clinique Lid Smoothie 8 Hour Eye Colour

So I really wanted to try this, as I have an ongoing obsession with all long lasting makeup. However, I don't really care for the shade I picked out. I generally go for bronze/taupe/beige shades for the lids, and this one is so light that it's almost...white. Like hippy flower child white. It reminds me more of a highlighter than an eyeshadow. Totally miserable, right? Aside from the shade itself, the formula is nice. I applied the lid smoothie this morning before work - 4 hours later no sign of creases. I also like the cooling, metal applicator on the tube - it feels niiiice.

MAC Cremesheen Glass in Partial to Pink

OK so this shade is nothing new, but I do love it! I like how Cremesheen glides on your lips - it's not sticky whatsoever and gives you a luscious, fluffy pout. This shade is natural, so it's nice with a heavy eye or if i'm being lazy and don't feel like applying lipstick =)

Unique Bracelet

I got this piece at a consignment shop in Jersey called All Things Consignment. I like going to these types of stores and seeing what interesting things I can dig up. This shop has an amazing jewelry selection (among many other things) and I had to practically pull myself out of the store after taking home 5 items. The store has an array of vintage, handmade, and custom made jewelry that is just so different, not to mention inexpensive. Definitely worth a look if you live in the area!

Hope everyone had a great weekend, and Happy Makeup Monday!

Teased Wedding Hair - Jersey Style

What is it about getting a simple blow out at the hair salon that just makes you feel...ahhhh.

Wish I could get my hair done every day!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Happy Makeup Monday!

Polish Fusion

Sparkly and dark!

Glitter flecks

I used the green one as a base, and put the silver on top

New Ulta and Nicole by OPI colors! =)

I decided that I wanted to go with a dramatic nail look last night, and here are the results! I feel in love with the silver one and the huge glitter flecks when I saw it at Ulta. But since it's mostly sheer, I wanted to put a bold color underneath to offset the silver. Enter: Green With Envy. This green is almost black with a green/gold sheen. It looked really pretty alone, but I was hellbent on trying the silver, so I tried them both =)

You guys like it? Hope everyone had an awesome weekend!

New OPI Nails!

OPI Mermaid's Tears

OPI Hot and Spicy

Love both colors! Still getting used to my natural nails, but I do love how quickly my manicure can be over with!

I went with the color of the moment - coral - for the toes, and a fun, minty green for my nails. My brother looked at me weirdly and said "um, they don't match each other." Well, he's right but I don't like being matchy with my manicure/pedicure.

You guys liiike?

Tiny, Tasty Treats

Mini Cupcake Lipglosses!

So Sparkly!

My best friend came to visit this weekend (yay) and bought me these adorable little cupcake lipglosses!

I, of course, screeched when I saw them because

#1 I LOVE CUPCAKES

#2 They're tiny and cute

#3 They're makeup, so DUH.

Kind of similar to the H&M cupcake lipgloss I reviewed a while back (click here for post) except these are smaller, and smell SO GOOD (one like strawberry, the other like cake)

Cute, right? Happy Makeup Monday dolls!