Sparkling CVS Haul - Thanks Mom!

It was time to pick up prescriptions again. Since I have started my polish hobby, I always look forward to my trips.

I happen to be with mom. And, thankfully at that. They are having a Sally Hanson buy one get one half off sale. They also have the Gem Crush collection. She drug me away before I could pick up ALL the colors. Ended up with Big Money, Lady Luck, and Showgirl Chic. Love them all. Can't get over the sparkle factor.

To round out my SH I picked up Hidden Treasure.

I also picked up a 75% off bottle of Milani Techno Red. Not as impressed with that one. I grabbed the last bottle of Wet n Wild How I Met your Magenta. I have been eyeing it up for a little, and saw it as a sign.

To make my day even better, mom bought these polishes for me! She is the best momma in the world!

<3 Duckie

Jinx stickers are jinxed [Challenge Post]

First thing first: I had a peeling nail that I noticed after taking off the hideous green on Monday. Thankfully, I had picked up Orly Nail Rescue kit at Sally's on Friday. It says it is 3 easy steps, and they actually mean it!

I brushed on the glue, dipped my finger in the powder, then did that process again. My nail was super strong! I buffed to make it smooth, and applied my Orly Nail Armor to smooth it out more. Then started painting...

I chose Shades of the Season (a generic set of polishes that came in a long tub, from CVS) "Pink Glitter" is what I call it, as none of them have names. I was, and continue to be super impressed with this polish. After 3 days of wear, I don't see much of a problem.

Now, I wanted an accent finger, but was being lazy, so I though I would use some of my nail polish strips. I picked Jinx "Pink Stripes" (also not named). Now, I have used the Sally Hansen strips before, and thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong. These were more "sticker" than polish in my opinion. I was not impressed. In addition to that, about half an hour after I was done taking pictures and doing my thing, THEY CAME OFF! They peeled right off. What the fuck? heck?

So, I reapplied, but this time I put a coat of the SotS pink on, and it looked even better than before. Guess what? THEY CAME RIGHT OFF AGAIN! So, by this time, I am fully annoyed, and tired of screwing with them, so I just painted my index fingers pink like the other nails.

Again, I am super impressed with the color and glitter factor of this "cheap" Shades of the Season polish! There are 6 or so more for me to use! Check your local CVS, they might still have some! Only $10 for 7 or 8 colors!

I'm not sure if I will repaint tonight, or just redo my index fingers (I didn't put a thick enough coat on, plus one of my fingernails peeled.) I guess we will find out :D

<3 Duckie

I'm Seeing Red

So, this week I have been thinking to myself that I don't have enough red nail polish. I also had to pick up a prescription at CVS, so...

From L to R: SH Diamond Strength "Honeymoon Red", SH Complete Salon Manicure "Right Said Red", Orly "Crawford's Wine", SH InstaDri "Rapid Red". Also some tip guides that were 75% off.

 Close Ups

 Pinky to Index: Orly "Crawford's Wine",SH Complete Salon Manicure "Right Said Red", SH InstaDri "Rapid Red", SH Diamond Strength "Honeymoon Red" [All have 2 coats]

Swatches done on Rabbit's hand. Shhh, don't tell him, he yelled at me for putting the Julep swatches up!

So, what do you think? I personally don't see a difference between the Right Said Red and Rapid Red. None the less... I think I have reds now! Again... too bad I can't use them until I use all my others! EEP!

<3 Duckie