LA Splash Golden Seahorse

Hey ladies! I have this post scheduled for today because I will be traveling to New Orleans. This is my first time scheduling so fingers crossed it works! ;)

So this mani reminded my sister of Jasmine from Alladin. You will have to let me know if you agree! :) Definitely one of my favorite Disney movies! 

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This is LA Splash Golden Seahorse as the base. I posted this a while ago when I thought I was good at taking pics of nails. haha Next Dustin stippled on Orly Luxe as a gradient at the tips, and then layered Milani Jewel FX on top of that. The ring finger is Orly Luxe with the Milani layered on top.

I wanted to show the Milani Jewel FX up close because it really is a unique polish. This is 3 coats with Orly Luxe underneath to cover any bald spots. The Jewel FX really lives up to it's name! My nail looks like a molten metal. The flash on my camera makes the individual glitter flecks show up more than they do in person...and surprisingly with a topcoat this smoothes out to the point where I would never guess I had a glitter on.

So there you have it! I hope you like this look and thank you for reading! <3

Wet N Wild Megalast and Silk Finish Lipsticks Review

Hi! I have some Wet N Wild lipsticks to show you today. I will be going on a roadtrip to New Orleans starting tomorrow, but I will try and schedule some posts for you guys! :)

First up, are 3 colors from the Silk Finish line Dark Wine (522A), Dark Pink Frost (502A), and Cherry Frost (514A). This line retails for .99.  I think this is a steal because these lipsticks apply well, have lots of pigment, and feel very moisturizing on the lips.

Here is Cherry Frost (514A), a bright pink-y red with a little shimmer. Very pretty and goes on smooth!

Here is Dark Wine (522A). A deep red leaning brown, application follows suit with Cherry Frost.

And here is my favorite of the 3 because I think this is a unique color-  Dark Pink Frost (502A). This actually is more purply with a golden shimmer that translates to the lip. This applies more sheer, but I actually like the buildable quality it has to reach a deeper color if desired.

Next are 3 shades from the Megalast line which retails for $2.99. This is Red Velvet (910D), Pink Suga' (900B), and Sand Storm (913C).

First up is Sandstorm (913C), sort of a terra cotta shade. This color didn't flatter me, but I will say it had the smoothest and easiest application out of the 3. 

Next is Pink Suga' (900B)- a peachy nude. I don't this is meant for all skin tones, or at least mine, but I really like the idea of it. This can give you a great nude lip if it matches your tone just right. The formula felt a little thick and it didn't glide on like some of the others, but I do like this one!

Lastly is Red Velvet (910D). Out of these three, this is my favorite. I love how bright this is- a gorgeous pink/coral red. This one is very pigmented so moderation is key! For me it took a little manipulation to apply evenly, but nothing too crazy.

If you like to wear lipstick and experiment with different shades, than the price of both of these lines gives you that freedom. You can find Wet Wild at most drugstores and places like Walmart and Fred Meyer. Have a great day! <3

Teal Nail Foil Crackle

Hey! I have more nail foil crackle to show you today. I don't use these as often as I would like, probably because they usually don't last very long, but they are super fun to use. I made a tutorial a while back for how to do this look. You can find that HERE! :) 

So using that same method, we used Wet N Wild Wild Shine in Creme Black as a base. And then teal nail foil from Dollar Nail Art.  This actually lasted me longer than I thought...even throughout handwashing and a shower. I have read that fast dry top coats don't play nice with foils, but since I wasn't planning on keeping this mani for long I tried anyway. We used Poshe Fast Dry Base Coat on top and it worked really well! Who would have guessed?

That's it for today! Have a good one! <3

Wet N Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio Swatches and Review

Hey ladies! I have been trying to get to posting today all day long, and here it is almost 9pm and I'm finally able to sit down and write! 

I got a few of the Wet N Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow trios to review. I wore each of these as part of my makeup look so I could give you a good review...most of these trios were pretty good quality, but there are a few misses for me. I liked the idea of all of them though! I used ELF eyelid primer beneath all of them and these shadows hardly creased on me.

Here are the colors I am showing you. They all have engraved hints within the shadow for where to put them:

And then the back of each palette gives tips as well. I like this idea for makeup beginners a lot. I know for me, using these palettes helped broaden my creativity for what I do with my eye makeup color wise.

First up is I'm Getting Sunburned. The gold is super pigmented and a very gorgeous shade. Definitely a winner for me! I also loved the pink brow bone color. It's not too harsh and blends well with the other two colors in the trio. The brown crease color I was really excited to try because it's gorgeous in the pan, but I think it muddies up a bit when blended and the pink shimmer gets lost. On me it looked practically black. I was hoping for a rich chocolate brown. That said, this is a good trio to use for a daytime smoky look. I included what this one looks like more blended in the swatches below.

Next is I Dream of Greenie. I really liked everything about this one. Maybe because I have a soft spot for green shadows, but these are all very pigmented, easy to blend, and I love love love the shades of green. It does come out pretty bright as an overall look, but when used in moderation this combo is perfection for me.

This one is called Spoiled Brat. Love that name! haha This one is a top pick for me also. The pink is bright and fun-very well pigmented. I liked the black also, no issues there. The silver is pigmented really well, but I think it's a little dark for a brow bone color. I felt i bit silly wearing this all day because I think it suits a night out better,  but with a few modifications I would definitely wear this again!

Finally, here is Retro. I wanted to like this one, but it just didn't come together for me. I loved how these shadows looked swatched on my had, but it didn't translate that way to the eye. They almost have a pearly sheen to them that didn't translate to the eye very well. I wasn't a fan of the colors together either. I wore this shadow trio all day, and by the end it was basically gone, even with a primer. So overall, this one was a dud for me. However if you want to wear color without being too bold, this could be a good option if the wear time doesn't bother you.

These trios retail for $2.99 and you can find these at many drugstores, Walmart, and Fred Meyer.

So what do you think of these? Thanks for reading!

*These products were sent to me to review in exchange for my honest opinions.

Dr.'s Remedy Hot Hot Hot Summer 2011 Collection Swatches and Review

Good morning! I hope you are all enjoying a lazy Sunday morning. I know I am! 

I am showing you Dr.'s Remedy Enriched Nail Polish today.  These polishes are big 3 free, contain tea-tree oil, garlic bulb extract, wheat protein and Vitamins C and E. These polishes help promote healthier, and stronger nails.

I know that right off the bat having these benefits aren't a must have for most of us polish addicts and I know the price can be a turn off ($17/bottle),  but I love knowing that there is a healthier, safer alternative for fashion and beauty conscious women whose health requires them to be more careful with what their bodies are exposed to. I was pregnant last year, and I wish I would have known about these polishes then! I was super paranoid about making sure my baby would have the best environment to grow healthy. Even if these things don't apply to you, the benefits of this polish line can't hurt right?

These are all really good quality polishes and the colors are on trend. So let's get to it!

First up is NURTURE Nude Pink. A gorgeous peachy nude with a slight pink shimmer. The shimmer doesn't show up in pictures however. This is 3 coats. I hardly ever wear shades like this, but it is definitely a nice palate cleanser from all the crazy colors I usually wear.

Next is LOVELY Lavender. This is very close to, if not a dupe for Zoya Caitlin which I do not own. I love this color and it's definitely a top pick in this collection for me! This was 2 coats for full coverage.

GLEE Gold is a shimmer packed light golden color. This was the most sheer of the bunch, but still a gorgeous shade. This took 4 coats for full coverage. 

This is probably my favorite of the bunch- TRANQUIL Tangarine. I am not sure what is tranquil about this color because it's really bright and juicy looking, but I love it! Probably wasn't that hard to guess since this is the type of stuff I typically wear! :P I have nothing like this in my collection which I was surprised to discover. This is 2 coats.

And finally BOLD Baby Blue. A pretty sky blue shimmer, almost a frost. I do like this color a lot also- I think it's perfect for summer. This is 3 coats.

And here is Glee Gold over all the rest of the shades. I think it works pretty well over most of them and I will be interested to see what other polishes in my collection this looks good on top of. 

Dr.'s Remedy is available for $17 online HERE or you can call 1-877-323-NAIL. You can also like Dr.'s Remedy's Facebook page HERE.

Thanks for reading! <3

*These products were sent to me for review in exchange for my honest opinions.

Wet N Wild Ocean Grotto

Happy Saturday! Hope it's a good one for ya! I went to a bridal shower that was outside this morning and even though it was early in the day, it was HOT!

So I was in CVS this past week and saw a very picked over display of the WnW LE Mermaid's Cove collection. They just happened to have Ocean Grotto left, which was the only one I really wanted in this collection!  It's a gorgeous green/gold with microshimmer. 

We added a quick stamp to Ocean Grotto, this color didn't need a whole lot added to it because it stands out so well on it's own!

So there you have it! Enjoy the rest of your weekend! <3

Wet N Wild MegaSlicks Lipgloss Review

Hi everyone! I have a makeup post for ya today...I have to say, it is fun to mix it up a bit! I am reviewing a few Wet N Wild  MegaSlicks lipglosses, and the 3 I'm showing you are Cherry Glaze, Cherish, and Rose Gold.

I took this picture so you can see the packaging. Inside, is a sponge applicator. These dispense just the right amount of gloss so your lips don't get too much. None of these glosses are too thick or sticky which is always a plus! Also, as a side note, these glosses are not scented but they don't have a gross taste either.

All of these shades flattered my skin really well and I think they would flatter most people since these are pretty neutral. I think they would work well with whatever your natural lip color is.

Cherry Glaze- Super sheer, the color in the tube doesn't translate to the lip but it does give them a nice, juicy sheen.

Cherish- Probably my favorite of the three, a baby pink with shimmer. It goes on a little funky at first, but evens itself out nicely. This one is semi-sheer.

Rose Gold- I like this one a lot too just because it's an easy neutral that will go with anything. The formula is very similar to Cherish as it is semi-sheer also.

Cherry Glaze, Cherish, Rose Gold

Cherry Glaze, Cherish, and Rose Gold on me, they all look pretty similar here, don't they?

Overall, I would recommend all these glosses. They are easy to wear, and a great formula. They don't last too terribly long, but half of the fun of wearing a lipgloss is reapplying right?! :) 

You can get Wet N Wild at many drugstores, Walmart and Fred Meyer and these glosses retail for $1.99.

*These products were sent to me by the Wet N Wild to review*