Happy Halloween!! Tri-polish challenge day 32
Oct 31, 2013
Today mani is special, not only because It's halloween, also because I've decided this will be my last entry for the Tri-polish challenge. I had much fun doing it, I had
Essence Superheroes LE: Swatches & review (Part I)
Oct 30, 2013
I couldn't wait to share with you the my picks on the newest Essence Superheroes LE collection dedicated to NAIL ART!! Wooohooo! How that's not to love?
This collection features 6 LE nail polishes with different special effects. There is also a gel nail polish remover and several different nail art supplies including striping tape, nail stickers, loose glitter, nail art brush and a bling-bling pouch. You can see all the items here. See my swatches after the jump.
Halloween! Tri-polish challenge day 31: Evil Jelly pumpkins
Oct 29, 2013
How are you doing? What I have for you today is the 3rd manicure for the Tri-polish Challenge of October. If you want to know more about the rules for this challenge click here, and if you want to see the mandatory colours for October click here.
As I've told you last week, I decided to do all Halloween related manis for this month. So today I'm sharing with you my Evil Jelly pumpkins! LOL
33DC - Day 16: South America - Argentina's Flag
Oct 28, 2013
Hi my lovelies! I hope you had a fantastic weekend and your batteries are fully charged for the new week!
Today my nails are dressed with the colours of the Argentinian National Flag, because day 16 of the 33 days challenge is dedicated to South America and I was owing my beloved flag this tribute.
Argentina's flag is a very poetic flag, because it emulates the bright blue sky, with the clouds and the sun shining in the middle.
NOTD: KKCenterHK Halloween water decals
Oct 27, 2013
Hello my dears! How was your weekend?
Today I have some fun decals to show you! KKCenterHK has sent me these great nail water decals Halloween themed, Item number NNAIL-WDHHK186 and I couldn't wait to wear them.
EOTD: Halloween look! Using BH Hollywood palette
Oct 26, 2013
Hi my lovelies! how is your weekend so far? I've spent a very nice and fun Saturday so far, but the best part is yet to come, wii.
I've been waiting like forever to share with you my Halloween inspired EOTD (eye of the day). I recently got BH cosmetics hollywood palette and it has some really nice bold colours that seemed so suitable for halloween, that I couldn't help myself and created this look, I hope you like it.
33DC - Day 15: Animals - Peridot Tiger
Oct 25, 2013
Happy Friday my lovelies!! how are you? Planning your weekend? I'm so excited I'll be preparing Halloween costume for my baby :) And I've been preparing an EOTD and some and more nail looks also Halloween themed! so stay tuned ...
Today I'm showing you my tiger print nails for day 15 of the Crumpet's 33Days Challenge. This was relatively easy, and I'm very happy I didn't ruin it! wiiii!
Halloween! Tri-polish challenge day 30: Shimmery green monsters
Oct 24, 2013
How are you? This is my second mani for the Tri-polish Challenge of October. If you are wondering about the rules for this challenge click here, and if you want to see the colours I chose for October click here.
Today I bring you some cute shimmery glam green monsters!! LOL I had a lot of fun panting these! I've got some inspiration here and there but honestly I could not give credit to anyone for this mani, I'd say it's mostly your typical green monster reloaded :P
33DC - Day 14: Abstract nail art
Oct 23, 2013
Hello my lovelies, how are you today?
Day 14 of the 33 days Challenge is dedicated to Abstract nail art. I chose to go with some stamping and dots using of my favourite shades: purple, turquoise and green!
Halloween! Tri-polish challenge day 29: Murky candy corn
Oct 22, 2013
Hi my dears! How are you doing? As it is the 3rd Tuesday of October, It's time for a new Tri-Polish Challenge!! As you already know this Challenge consists in doing 4 manicures with at least two out of three mandatory colours and optional addition of black, white, silver, gold and glitter toppers, for the rules and if you'd like to join us, click here. This month the mandatory colours are Green, Yellow and Orange. For representing this colours I have chosen the following: Mavala Electric green, OPI Fiercely Fiona and OPI Y'all come back ya hear? (what is it with these names?)
33DC - Day 13: Chinese
Oct 21, 2013
Hi my lovelies! How was your weekend?
Today is day 13 of the 33 Days Challenge and the theme is "Chinese". I tell you, I had a very hard time coming up with anything, and I really hoped one of my stamping plates had some chinese symbols, but I was not lucky! After much thinking I finally decided to go for a Dragon manicure!
EOTD: Deep Rose look using Catrice Arts Collection Baroque palette
Oct 20, 2013
Hello lovelies! How are you doing? I hope you're enjoying your Sunday.
I just wanted to share with you a look I've done using my new Catrice Arts Collection palette. If you missed it you can click here to see the complete review.
I'm loving this palette, and I think I'm going to use it a lot this Fall.
Without further ado, here is the look
Fall Favourites: Dior Rouge 999
Oct 19, 2013
Hello lovelies, How are you today?
As I told you yesterday, this evening I'll go out with my hubby on a romantic date. So, when I was planning what to wear for the occasion, I immediately thought: red lips and nails. It was pretty simple choice because red is also my hubby's favourite.
It was a good thing I had a voucher on Feelunique.com so I could pick this beautiful new lipstick from Dior: Rouge 999.
33DC - Day 12: Nail art based on a pattern in your home
Oct 18, 2013
Happy Friday my dears! Any nice plans for the weekend? We are FINALLY going out to diner with hubby tomorrow! Rejoice!Rejoice! Can you hear the bells? I can barely believe it, ha ha ha. It has been soooooo long since we went out for dinner, I think it was on Valentine's day? we've been to the theatre a couple of times, but I'm so in the mood for some gourmet specialties, miam.
Today is day 12 in the 33 Days Challenge and it is dedicated to a pattern in your home, and that was difficult! haha Well, in fact, I don't have patterns, well not many. We do not have carpets or curtains of any sort, because I'm seriously allergic to dust, and our bed sheets are mostly in plain colours. So I went with the only thing that resembles a pattern at home and it is my baby's IKEA plaid.
Catrice Arts Collection LE Baroque Eye & face palette - Swatches & review
Oct 17, 2013
Hello my lovelies! How are you today? I'm very excited because I've been waiting impatiently for this new Catrice Limited edition to be available since I first saw the promo pictures. Catrice The Arts collection is inspired by three different artistic movements: Art Nouveau, Baroque and Art deco, all very rich in colour and details. The Collection consists on three eyes and face palettes and three coordinated nail polishes. You can see all the items of the collection collection here.
Unlike last year, when I picked the 3 palettes of Big city life collection, this year I couldn't justify owning more bronze and gunmetal eyeshades, or yet another gold nail polish. So the Art Déco palette and polish were out of the question. I'm still hhesitant whether I should pick the Art Nouveau set, or maybe just the polish. Finally, I only bought one the Baroque palette and nail polish which I'll be showing you today.
33DC - Day 11: 3D Manicure
Oct 16, 2013
Hello my dears, how are you today?
For day 11 of the 33 days Challenge the theme was 3D, obviously referring to 3D nail decorations. And as I've started the countdown to halloween I decided to do a Halloween related mani.
I've been wanting to try spider net manicure for a long time, but other than Halloween season I don't really see how I could sport these, lol!
Marionnaud new makeup range: EOTD using Silky eye shadow #03
Oct 15, 2013
Hello my darlings, how are you doing?
I thought to rest for one day of the nail art avalanche in my blog with all these challenges and reviews going on, I would love to share with you an Eye look I've done recently using one really pretty cream eyeshadow I bought from Marionnaud, which is in #03 Mysterious taupe. (Wonder why everything is so mysterious this Fall, lol!). I was very pleased to see they have a new makeup up range under their own brand and while the choice is not huge, they do have some nice stuff. Which is also nice is the price tag! lol. They're very affordable (for Swiss standard) I paid 14.90 CHF for this cream eyeshadow (about 15 USD). Let's take a closer look:
I thought to rest for one day of the nail art avalanche in my blog with all these challenges and reviews going on, I would love to share with you an Eye look I've done recently using one really pretty cream eyeshadow I bought from Marionnaud, which is in #03 Mysterious taupe. (Wonder why everything is so mysterious this Fall, lol!). I was very pleased to see they have a new makeup up range under their own brand and while the choice is not huge, they do have some nice stuff. Which is also nice is the price tag! lol. They're very affordable (for Swiss standard) I paid 14.90 CHF for this cream eyeshadow (about 15 USD). Let's take a closer look:
33DC - Day 10: Flowers
Oct 14, 2013
Day 10 of the 33 days challenge is dedicated to Flowers! I love this theme, and I really hoped I could do an interesting manicure for today, but life just got in the way :( and as I thought I wouldn't have anything to post for today, I just went with the simplest nail art I could think of , that is nail stickers. I really hope you don't mind.
Versatile blogger Award
Oct 13, 2013
Hello my lovelies! How is your Sunday going?
I found a draft about a Versatile blogger award I received back in May (!) and I never finished to write, and of course I never published. Shame on me! I totally forgot about it, and I want to make it up to the amazing Hetal from My life in turquoise (go check her blog, she has the greatest swatches!) who nominated me for this cool award, even if it is 5 months later. Thank you Hetal, and sorry fur the huge delay.
33Days Challenge - Day 9: Indian
Oct 11, 2013
Happy Friday my lovelies! how are you? Planning sth for your weekend, maybe?
There's so many things I'd like to do this weekend, we'll see what I manage to really do.
For day 9 of the 33days challenge the theme is Indian. So I decided to go simple and hey! I didn't screw my mani this time! woohoo! ha ha ha. I got inspiration from this picture of an Indian sari on Pinterest
33DC-Day 8: Chevrons nail art
Oct 9, 2013
Today theme is Chevrons, and I've never ever done that before, so it was pretty challenging. Well, honestly, first thing I thought was Missoni chevrons fabrics because I really like to complicate things :P
Essence LE: Metal Galm Swatches, Review & Look ideas
Oct 8, 2013
Hello my lovelies, how are you today? I'm sooooooo excited because I'm preparing a surprise for you all!! But enough about it, I don't want you to guess. Let's talk make up.
Last week I have spotted a new Essence collection at Manor that was really appealing to me! It is Metal Glam collection. I do not know what you think, but in my opinions Essence limited editions have been less than interesting since the past winter. But Fall always brings great collections in highend and also drugstore brands! as it seems. Or is it that I just love Fall? Well, anyway, I contained myself a little, because my instinct would have made me pick one of each. I end up buying "only" two polishes, two eyeshadows and a lipgloss.
Last week I have spotted a new Essence collection at Manor that was really appealing to me! It is Metal Glam collection. I do not know what you think, but in my opinions Essence limited editions have been less than interesting since the past winter. But Fall always brings great collections in highend and also drugstore brands! as it seems. Or is it that I just love Fall? Well, anyway, I contained myself a little, because my instinct would have made me pick one of each. I end up buying "only" two polishes, two eyeshadows and a lipgloss.
Day 7: Your oldest untried nail polish
Oct 7, 2013
Hello my dears! How has your week started?
For day 7 of the 33 Days Challenge I wore my oldest untried, that according to my records is Butter London Victoriana. I keep track of my used and untrieds, and I was sure I had already worn this once, but I search and searched and had no picture of it as a mani, I only used it once as a nail accent here. But then that does not count for me as "tried". I got this polish in December 2010, so if it's not my oldest it's pretty old I'd say!
For day 7 of the 33 Days Challenge I wore my oldest untried, that according to my records is Butter London Victoriana. I keep track of my used and untrieds, and I was sure I had already worn this once, but I search and searched and had no picture of it as a mani, I only used it once as a nail accent here. But then that does not count for me as "tried". I got this polish in December 2010, so if it's not my oldest it's pretty old I'd say!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 6, 2013
Hello my dears! How was your weekend?
This evening I have a very important thing to share with you, as you might know, October is now known as the month dedicated to breast cancer awareness in the US and it finds echo all over the world, because it's always a good thing to spread good ideas. Of course, I'm here to remind you, if others haven't already, to get your butt to the doctors and get your annual control. This month, for many of us, is just a reminder that there are thousands of people who are struggling day after day in the fight against cancer. In October, many people remember it might be a good idea trying to help, well it's better than nothing! Here are some ideas: donating to research on cancer, giving moral and economical support to people with cancer, spreading the word, getting informed, informing others about cancer, getting yourself and your near ones the reminder for doctor's appointment and control.
Breast cancer is a bitch. But nowadays, in many countries, the healing probabilities have increased thanks to the advances in research, but the most important factor of success against cancer is early detection. When you get your annual gynaecology control you're making the best gift to yourself and your loved ones. Specially if you have kids. Do not procrastinate doctor's visits, because that's the most expensive bill you'll ever have to pay, cause it may cost you your life.
There are no excuses, specially in October many associations all over the world give the possibility to get a mammography for free, or just a free will donation.
There why a pretty pink manicure, is always cheery, and pink is the colour for Breast Cancer Awarenes.
If you want to join with your pink manicure in support to this cause, just do it!
Love,
Nati
Fall Favourites: The Body Shop Honeymania Body butter & Soap
Oct 5, 2013
Well, let's get into some delicious news. I've recently fell in love with a product and I needed to share it with you, this is Honeymania from The body shop.
OPI Mariah Carey Holiday Collection Preview
Hello my lovelies! Happy Saturday!
I hope you're doing well, this is a quick post to show you what the OPI Holiday collection looks like. Yep, we're in October, that means Christmas is round the corner, and we only have 3 months to the new year to start! 3 months is nothing!
Let me talk ya a little about this collection. It's divided in three ranges with dark reds, texture polishes and special glitters and bling-blings. Take a look at the pretty bottles! (you can click to enlarge)
NOTD: Catrice Thrilling me softly Nail Polish C04 Allure
Oct 3, 2013
Hello lovlies! Today I have one nail polish to share with you from the latest Catrice Limited edition "Thrilling me softly". The whole collection includes different makeup items and five nail polish shades, of which the only one that seem interesting to me was a shimmery deep red call C04 Allure.
Allure looks lovely in the bottle, with such a satiny quality, but this is not totally translated on the nail. It looks very glossy even without topcoat and the subtle shimmer is visible.
Allure looks lovely in the bottle, with such a satiny quality, but this is not totally translated on the nail. It looks very glossy even without topcoat and the subtle shimmer is visible.
33DC Day 5: Mexican - Mariachi nails
Oct 2, 2013
Hello my dears! How are you today?
For the 5th day of this 33 Days Challenge the theme is "Mexican", which for me was undoubtedly meaning: Mariachi! I like Mariachi music, the costumes, everything is so fun. Ages ago, let me think, it was 2001... or so, I was still living in Argentina and I organised a birthday surprise to my hubby (back then we weren't married yet) with a Mariachi band, and it is one of the most wonderful memories we have of our time together in Argentina. I guess never a surprised was so "surprising" unexpected and fun! We started the evening very quietly, in a small family reunion, and chatting normally, and ended it dancing, singing like crazy and drinking tequila!
Well, all this was to show you my Mariachi nails :)
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