New ShopStyle Product Review Feature + Giveaway!

Hello again!

As a POPSUGAR Select blogger, I got to try out the new review system on the ShopStyle website. This site is kind of addicting, if you haven't visited it yet, there is anything and everything to browse through and I found myself looking at way too many cute things!

Anyway, so the review system was super easy to use and really gives you the chance to give a thorough review that will be helpful to others. I decided to be positive and leave reviews only for items I really loved, but you can leave any rating you wish on any product. I focused mainly on beauty products but there are lots of other categories as well. Trust me, you won't have a hard time finding something you own or have used before!

Once this site gets lots more reviews on it's listings, I can see how it would be a very helpful one stop resource to aid in making decisions on purchases or to get real life feedback on a product.

So, if YOU give this new feature a try, you could win $1,000! Hello, shopping spree! There are more details *here* that will tell you exactly how to enter and win. Good luck!!

Fuzzy Coat by Sally Hansen Swatches

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Hey hey!

It's Friday and I'm hoping for a great weekend. :)

I know we have all seen the Sally Hansen Fuzzy Coat matte micro bar polishes by now. I have seen them in drugstores a million times and never thought to pick any up because I tried a Nails Inc. version and wasn't too impressed with the formula. So I assumed these would be the same but I am glad I had the chance to try them out because I was happily surprised! I have 5 from the line to show you today...let's take a look:

First up is Fuzz Sea. One coat over OPI Did It on 'Em.

Fuzzy Fantasy in one coat over Orly Fresh. The pastel green micro bars don't show up too well over this color but they are there!

Tight Knit in one coat over China Glaze Elephant Walk. Fun combo!

Tweedy in one coat over Zoya Tamsen. Love this combo as well...the black and white is so versatile.

And finally, All Yarned Up. One coat over China Glaze Blue Year's Eve. My ring finger is actually 2 coats so you can see the coverage that gives.

The formula for all of these was really good...it never got too thick or difficult to work with which is what my Nails Inc. polish did. The micro bars spread easily didn't clump together either. I believe there are 3 other polishes in this line that I didn't show today.

Tell me your thoughts on these! Have you given them a try?

*Polish sent for review in exchange for my honest opinions.

Lucky Charms Nails

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Hi ladies!

Today's mani ended up looking St. Patrick's Day/Lucky Charms inspired but not on purpose! haha

I started with a base of Zoya Josie and added a couple coats of a milky rainbow glitter polish from Born Pretty Store. For my accent nail, I added 3 iridescent hearts that added even more to the Lucky Charms look...but I think it's cute! I really like these hearts and can't wait to come up with some more looks using them.

I can't find the exact glitter polish from Born Pretty, but there are a bunch of others on their site *here* to choose from. You can find the iridescent hearts *here*. My code, AMG10, will get you another 10% off your order!

I would love to hear what you think of this mani!

*Products sent for review in exchange for my honest opinions.

Sally Hansen Sugar Coat: Pink Sprinkle and Royal Icing

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Hey everyone!

Last week, I had a handful of the newer Sugar Coat polishes from Sally Hansen to show you and today I've got a couple more. These ones have glitter involved!

This is Pink Sprinkle, a berry toned pink with larger, almost iridescent flakies. This is 2 coats. Super pretty!

I'm sure you have all seen Royal Icing because it's definitely the standout of the glittery Sugar Coats. On it's own, it's very sheer so I decided to layer one over black to really bring out the color shifting iridescence in the formula. It's definitely a different look, but it's nice that you can get 2 drastically different looks from one bottle...delicate or edgy.

I definitely prefer the glitter textures to the creme ones.

Do you have any of the glittery Sugar Coats? Which are your favorites?

*Product sent for review in exchange for my honest opinions.

Bundle Monster Holiday Stamping Plate Set Review

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Good morning, readers!

I have a Bundle Monster review for you guys today! I think anyone who is into nail stamping knows that Bundle Monster plates are pretty awesome. I have been a fan since the beginning when they only had the first set available. Since then, they have really improved their subsequent plate sets in terms of quality and listened to their fan's suggestions to make an even better product!

The set I am showing you in this post is their most recent release, a set devoted just to holidays! I think this is such a fun idea and super convenient to have all together. There are a bunch of pics coming up so get ready!

The plates come neatly packaged in a little box...

...and you don't have to worry about them scratching each other in the box because of the blue plastic coating on top (you remove this before stamping...obvious I know, but I have seen people not realize that before!) and the permanent layer on the bottom.

Let's take a look at all of the fabulous designs!

Fun, right?! I think a few of these images can be used for any time during the year as well.

I did a little mani to test out the images using the Halloween designs since that's the next major holiday...it still felt too early to be busting out a Halloween design though! The images I used were all well etched out (I got a plate in the first set that had been damaged and after contacting Bundle Monster I was sent a replacement no questions asked, great customer service!) and here is what I came up with:

I really need to get a new white stamping polish...any skips in the design are because of that not the image plate itself.

Polishes used: OPI A Roll in the Hague, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri A Currant Trend.

Do you like what this holiday plate set has to offer?

There are all kinds of ways to keep up with Bundle Monster:

Website: http://www.bundlemonster.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bundlemonster
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bundlemonster
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/bundlemonster/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/bundlemonster
Google+: https://plus.google.com/104479749953158052045/posts

For even more exciting Bundle Monster news, check out *this* post! 

*Product sent for review in exchange for my honest opinions.

POPSUGAR Must Have Box: August 2013

Hey guys!

I don't normally post on the weekend but since this post isn't nail related, we will just consider this a bonus post. ;)

I was recently invited to become a POPSUGAR Select Blogger and a perk of that was to try out their Must Have Box, which is a monthly subscription box filled with home, fashion and beauty items that have been tested and selected by POPSUGAR editors.

Since August has just passed, I figured this box would just be a good intro to what the POPSUGAR must have box is all about! 

The first item in the August box was dehydrated Granny Smith apple rings. These were actually really good and had no added sugar which made them a healthy snack! This was a collaboration with NatureBox, another monthly subscription service that delivers healthy snacks to your door each month.

Next in the box was a necklace from Gorjana. This was included to celebrate the POPSUGAR Must Have Box one year anniversary! It's very simple and will go with just about anything.

Another item in my box was a planner from May Designs. I used to be obsessed with staying organzied with a planner like this. This one has a such a cute design.

Next up is a full size body wash from Lulah. Mine came in Citron scent. It's very fresh!

This cute apple dish is from Lunares. I can see myself using this to keep car keys in or some candy.

This little duo from Dermalogica is super nice. It's made up of a pre-cleanser and then a cleansing gel that are meant to be used together. Although this adds a step in my simple skincare routine, I really like how clean and soft my face felt after using it. These mini bottles will last me at least 3-4 weeks.

And finally, check out this cute lunchbox from Bentgo. It's pretty compact and has little compartments in the bottom piece. This also comes with it's own set of utensils! Definitely an upgrade if you use a lunchbox.

So that's it! Kind of a fun set of surprises and definitely full of items that are applicable to everyday life and use. If you want to subscribe, it's $35/month with free shipping for a worth of over $100 of items and you can get more info *here*.

Have you heard of the Must Have box from POPSUGAR?