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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Wreaths by Emma Ruth Review & Blogiversary Giveaway!


Hi Everyone!  So I know I'm a tad early for my Blogiversary (January 27), but why not get this party started!?!  Can you believe it's been two years already?  Time flies when you're having fun ;-)  My collection definitely has grown, but most importantly, so have my friendships!! Thank you for all the love and support!!

I'm excited to say, Emily, owner of Wreaths by Emma Ruth, will be donating a custom wreath (or if you like something in the shop, you can chose that too!) for a prize!  Isn't that so nice!?  I bought a few people wreaths for Christmas, and absolutely LOVE how beautiful they are.
Isn't her logo cute!?

If you missed my previous overview of Wreaths by Emma Ruth, you can see it HERE!  Also, lots of her work is available for viewing HERE on Facebook and her main Facebook page.  You can contact Emily on her shop on Etsy, Wreaths By Emma Ruth, for a custom order or international shipping quotes.

Natural Light - photo by Wreaths by Emma Ruth
Below is a wreath I bought for my best friend, Rachel!

Natural Light - photo by Wreaths by Emma Ruth

And here is my custom made wreath with the flash on!  I'm so in love!  Emily did a fantastic job pulling the colors of my room together for this beauty!


Besides the giveaway, Emily was kind enough to also offer a discount code "POLISH10" for 10% off your order!!!  So make sure you stop by her shop, Wreaths By Emma Ruth!  This offer lasts until Saturday, February 1 at 12am CST. 


A few close ups!  I can't even express how stunning this is in person!



Emily makes and buys the flowers to display on these wreaths.  I love all the variety of colors, beads, rhinestones, buttons, and fabrics.  The lace is my favorite too!



A little more info about Emily!

"Hello all! My name is Emily, the name Emma Ruth comes from a nick name I have been called over the years and Ruth is my Mom's name, as well as my middle name. Thats where the shop name comes from.

My craft is making yarn wreaths, yarn letters, and occasionally dipping into other things that inspired me.

When I am not at work or chasing after my son Mason who is almost 2 years old, I enjoy crafting, making wreaths, and creating custom orders. I love working with colors, textures, and patterns to create unique and unexpected pieces."

And more information about Wreaths by Emma Ruth: 

**All wreaths vary in price depending on amount of flowers, ribbon, color ect.
8 inch Letters or numbers: $15
12 inch Letters or numbers: $20

** Custom orders are always welcome
** Shipping to the US is $10
** Shipping to International countries, please contact Emily.
** We accept PAYPAL, cash, or money order.

** Payment is due in full before item is created/shipped.



I wanted to show the backside of how cool the yarn looks with the flowers all attached!



And Rachel's wreath!



Love that big brown gem!




Awesome flower!  Love the yarn too!!


Beautifully wrapped!



In case you missed above, my previous overview of Wreaths by Emma Ruth, you can see it HERE!  Also, lots of her work is available for viewing HERE on Facebook and her main Facebook page.  You can contact Emily on her shop on Etsy, Wreaths By Emma Ruth, for a custom order or international shipping quotes.


Giveaway!!
Giveaway will start today (January 12, 2013) and end on Saturday, February 1 at 12am CST.  Winner will be notified by email. If a potential winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.  Following Blog, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook will allow only one point each, per person.  You may tweet this giveaway as many times as you would like, with one point given per day, per person.  Open internationally, however I am not liable for any package that goes missing or does not make it through customs.  You must be 18 or older, or have the consent of a guardian, to win.


Besides the giveaway, Emily was kind enough to also offer a discount code "POLISH10" for 10% off your order!!!  So make sure you stop by her shop, Wreaths By Emma Ruth!  This offer lasts until Saturday, February 1 at 12am CST.

Hope you enjoyed this post!! Thanks again to Emily for all of your help and generosity!

Much Love,
Crystal


*Giveaway wreath has been provided Emily of Wreaths by Emma Ruth.  All thoughts and opinions of this review are that of my own.*

Monday, January 6, 2014

Press Release - Zoya Awaken

New Nail Polish Collection for Spring 2014: Zoya Awaken 



Just as Spring emerges from a natural Winter slumber, Zoya Awakens to a fresh season of BIG5FREE* color...

Open your mind to the beauty of color discovery; the new, the unexplored, the excitement! Awaken by Zoya - Six new, full-coverage, dew-drenched creams and gold-kissed metallic nail polish colors for Spring 2014. Full of pure pigment, intense color and modern complexity that will take you far beyond the hazy, barely there hues of seasons past into a new world of chromatic joy.

ZOYA AWAKEN - 2014 SPRING


• ZP723 - Dillon: Green Mint Shimmer Metallic Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP724 - Rebel: Blue Sky Shimmer Metallic, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP722 - Hudson: Purple Orchid Shimmer Metallic, Full Coverage Formula (Yes, it's a Radiant Orchid!)
• ZP720 - Dot: Pink Petal Cream, Full Coverage Formula
  (originally created for fashion designer Zang Toi’s SS14 collection).
• ZP721 - Cole: Peach Whisper Cream, Full Coverage Formula
  (originally created for fashion designer Peter Som’s SS14 collection).
• ZP725 - Brooklyn: White-Gold Shimmer Metallic, Full Coverage Formula.

$9.00 ea. (US)


PLUS, A SPECIAL EDITION TOPPER


Create a nail color masterpiece. The multi-colored, holographic flakes of Zoya Monet lend an impressionistic color change option to existing color palettes. Never boring, this artistic topper can be applied as an accent or used as an overall color changer.

• ZP726 - Monet: Multi-Color, Cellophane Holographic Topper.

$10.00 ea. (US)



*BIG5FREE: Zoya Nail Polish and Treatment Formulas are free of formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene and camphor.

Find over 300 long-wearing, beautiful Zoya colors on www.zoya.com. Each and every color has a name as unique as the women who inspired it.

ZOYA IS THE COLOR OF FASHION!

Available on Zoya.com.


Zoya - Fall PixieDust

Press Sample


Hi Everyone!! Today I have a Matte vs Glossy of Zoya Fall PixieDust of 2013!  Aren't these stunning?  Better late than never to show you all, right? ;-)   If you're like me, polish has no season!!! lol

I actually wanted to mention that.  Thank you all for your kindness over the last 6 months as I transitioned into my new career path!  I can't believe how much I love my new job.  It was a lot to take on, but I'm happy to say that things are going well.  I'm hoping 2014 will slow down a little to allow me back into blogging regularly.  Now, I can't make guarantees because life changes so quickly, but my plan is ease back into it, making sure I cover all the reviews I owe.

If you have questions or would like to talk to me personally, please contact me at CrystalsCrazyCombos@gmail.com.  I had to pull back from my social media, as it became too much for me.  However, I've been having fun getting back into chatting and polish shopping!!  With that, of course I had to snag some new pretties that I couldn't resist!!  So between all my untrieds, the polishes to review, and the new ones on the way - I'll have plenty to keep myself busy!!  I hope no one minds a mix of old and new, since sometimes the older polishes can be hard to find.

Again, I can't thank you all enough.  I put this huge pressure on myself about all of this, but it seems you all understand :-)  That means so much to me. My blog is to share what I know and what I've tried, so to be received and loved by the community is the greatest gift.  I wish you all the best in 2014!! Let's have a great year!!

Anyway, in case you forgot (hehe) here is the Zoya Fall PixieDust without top coat!



And glossy!  I used KBShimmer Clearly on Top.  Since these are textured polishes, a second top coat may be necessary, as we know glitter loves to eat top coat!! ;-)


These gorgeous PixieDust colors are available through http://www.zoya.com/ (directly listed HERE) for $10 each.

Also, a great promotion is available for 3 free* polishes!!! (*there is a $12 Shipping & Processing fee) Read more information HERE.  If you spend $25 though, you can get free shipping!

So let's look closer at each shade!!  Lots of pics ;-)  First up, Tomoko.  This is 1 coat alone.  Isn't it stunning?  So elegant and easy for a quick mani!  So sparkly too!


Closer look!


And here is Tomoko with 2 coats.



Close up!


I added KBShimmer Clearly on Top to the 2 coats of Tomoko.  Beautiful!


Close up!  Love that glitzy finish!


Next up, Chita!  Here is 2 coats.  It's so close to being a one coater!  I didn't want to have it too thick for photos, but I bet you could get away with 1 thicker coat!



Close up!


Here is Chita with 2 coats and topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.


It's such a beautiful forest green.  I just love it!


Close up.


The beautiful blue Sunshine with 2 coats!  Another almost 1 coater!



Close up!


And here is Sunshine with 2 coats topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.


I did add another coat of Clearly on Top for the picture below.  I LOVE it so glossy - it's like stars in a (not so dark) night sky!



Next, 1 coat of Carter.  I put this on and I was kinda like "hmmm...I don't think I'm going to like this," but....


add another coat....and LOOK!


Stunning.  It amazes me that the second coat transforms this into such a beauty!  I was worried, I'm not going to lie, but patience is a virtue haha.  Not everything can be beautiful in one coat ;-) haha


Close up!


Here is Carter with 2 coats and Clearly on Top by KBShimmer in my horrible bedroom lighting.  It sparkles beautifully though, so I had to share!


Carter with 2 coats and Clearly on Top.



Close up!


Next is Arabella.  Shown with two coats.



Close up!


Arabella with 2 coats and KBShimmer Clearly on Top!


Love the sparkle in this one too!


Close up!  Check out that hot pink in it!


And last, but not least, 2 coats of Dhara.



Close up.


Here is Dhara with 2 coats and Clearly on Top by KBShimmer.


It's glowing!!  Love the gold with the orange.  It always adds such depth!


Blurred in the ring finger shows off that sparkle!


Close up!


I hope you loved this review!!  I've missed you all ;-)

In case you missed above, these gorgeous PixieDust colors are available through http://www.zoya.com/ (directly listed HERE) for $10 each.

Also, a great promotion is available for 3 free* polishes!!! (*there is a $12 Shipping & Processing fee) Read more information HERE.  If you spend $25 though, you can get free shipping!

Have a great day!!  If you're snowed in like we are here, stay safe and warm!!  If you're somewhere tropical - you stink.  haha ;-) just kidding!  But I am jealous!!

Much Love,
Crystal


*These products have been sent to me for review.  All thoughts and opinions are that of my own.*