Polished Polyglot

Hi Darlings! All set for partying the night (and the year) away??!!

I'm very excited about this evening, because I get to wear a new summer dress (all simple but cute little black dress). I know that might sound very frivolous, but if you follow me since the beginning you might have red that when I became a mum, I gained weight and stayed away from the beauty world. When I became pregnant I stopped doing my nails and buying nail polish, dressing up femininely, wearing accessories were put aside. I don't know why!! I just did. I only re-started painting my nails when my baby was 6 months old. It's been very long since I last wore a pretty dress, so it's quite an event. I've worn one for my son's baptism in May, but I lost 5kg since then and I feel better with myself (still have some more kg to loose, but that starts tomorrow with the good 2013 resolutions, lol!)

Hello my dears!Today is a special day here in Argentina, because we do celebrate Christmas more on the 24th than on the 25th.

I came across this perfume at the end of September, and to be honest I tried it out because of the name. Ever since I first saw the Roberto Begnini's film La vita è Bella, many, many (many) years ago, its title has become my motto. I fell in love with the story back then, because it was like a poem, an ode to optimism and unconditional LOVE for life. I can't help to think about it when I were this fragrance, so my judgement is not objective at all (as anyone's could be). Optimism an unconditional Love this is what this scent evokes to me. But that just me.

For the rest, I really suck describing scents, so I'll copy-paste Lancôme description:

La vie est belle: French expression (Life is beautiful)
[Philosophy of life and happiness or universal declaration to the beauty of life.
Eau de Parfum with the noblest natural ingredients [Concrete of Iris Pallida, Jasmin Sambac Absolute, Orange Blossom Absolute, Patchouli Essence...] lain on a bed of fine delicacies.
Unique olfactory signature exclusively created for Lancôme by three of France's leading perfumers.

 Hi Lovelies! How are you doing! Happy Friday to you all!
Today I'm up and away! Yes, while you're reading this scheduled post, I'm about 10'000 feet from the ground, flying to my beloved country with my hubby and child. So as you might have guessed, Argentina is very far away, and the trip will last very, very long, and this means I will not be reading or answering your comments soon. I love your comments and respect the time you take to read, so, please! comment anyway, I'll answer as soon as I can!

Hi my dears! By the time you read this we will be already flying to Argentina!
Today all is about our trip, but I couldn't leave my Challange fellows alone, so I've scheduled this post about the 7th "Battle" of theme : Geometric vs. Flora. I went with a stamping nail art this time, because is "simpler" (though we know it's not the case for me, huh?). I've chosen the geometric theme and represented it by stamping skittles nails on a nude base.

Hello my dears! How are you doing today? I'm very excited because tomorrow we'll be leaving for Argentina to spend three wonderful summer weeks with family and friends! I'm so happy! We have all ready and set for the trip, we had to be a little more organized this time, since we are going with our baby and it's a really long (long) and tiring trip. First we have 1:30 hs by car to Zurich airport, then the usual 2 hours waiting for check-in and boarding, then a first 1:30 hour flight to Paris, then 1h waiting for the next flight, then 13 hours flight to Buenos Aires, then arriving we have usually 1 to 2 hours wait for customs trespass, then if we are lucky to catch the shuttle to Rosario soon (otherwise add 2 hours) another 5 hours to my lovely Rosario. If we get really lucky we'll get there in 24 hours! lol, but is totally worthy!

Hello my dears! How are you doing! Here it's been hectic washing, listing and packing here, since in two days we're off to Argentina!! I've been working hard for the blog, and for my wonderful readers and pal bloggers! I've scheduled a lot, A LOT, of posts. So, being on holiday three weeks and I had snap pictures of swatches and manicures enough until we are back! Phew! But now is done and I only have to write my posts the day in question, but the main info about the products is there. I thought it was not fair to leave the challenge like that, so I've done the next 4 manis in advance. Also, it was a pitty to miss the opportunity to show you some wonderful things for this winter when I come back everything will be about spring (or almost). Like for instance, did you know Essence has a new Limited Edition? It's called Fantasia, and it's wintery themed. For more details click here.

Hi Dears! How are you doing today? Today I'd like to share with you another winter/holiday nail look related to the Season's party. I had a little ray of sunlight coming through my window so I took a gazillion pictures, so be patient, lol!

Hello my Dears! How is your Saturday so far?  I hope you're having fun!
I'm spending my weekend at home, preparing some treats because tomorrow is my b-day. I'm also thinking about our trip to Argentina, since we'll be leaving next Thursday and I need to have our luggage packed. While moving houses I've already put aside our summer clothes, so that's done. I've been thinking about what make up to take with me, and I decided I'll carry a small bag with the basics, I may post about that once I've got everything set. But as we'll be spending Christmas and New year's eve there, I thought it would be a good idea to take with me one colourful eyeshadow palette. (Continue reading after the jump)

Hello my lovelies! Happy Friday to you all! What a wonderful thing Friday is, and I have for you today a wonderful colour to match this day: It's a Trap-eze! from the China Glaze Collection Worlds Away Collection.
I love it! I Love the Cirque du Soleil, and (continue reading after the jump)

Hello Dears! How are you doing today? Today is Saint Nicholas in Switzerland, and is the day the children receive small presents (candy, and a cute bread man called grittibaenz, but also small toys). I love it that today is my son's first time and that a man dressed in Saint Nicholas will go to the crèche and surprise all the children, I'm so excited! But he's probably too young to enjoy it, I'll enjoy it for him, lol!

Today I'm bringing you the 6th "Battle" of this challenge, which is a Theme Battle "Stripes vs. Dots". For doing this manicure I've been inspired by (continue reading after the jump)

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Hello my dears! How was your weekend? Have you had fun? Relaxed? Mine was everything but relaxing, work, work, work! But I enjoyed doing things for my family and our new home.
I thought I'll be showing to you some ideas and inspirations for Holidays manicures that I find nice for Christmas, New Year's Eve, or whatever party you're having, and today I want to show you another one. I've created a new tab  gathering all these looks so, if you're interested, you'll find them more easily.

I'm bringing you a French manicure that

What I have for you today is my stash on the move. I really like to see other people's stash posts, so I thought

How's your weekend so far? We're in the middle of carton boxes, again, starting to UNpack in our new house. My hands and nails have certainly suffered these days! I was needing a break and I thought to publish this idea I saw somewhere and that was in my drafts. "The Empties!!"
This is what I've used up the past month or so, and my opinion whether I'd repurchase or not: