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Friday, June 7, 2013

Pretty & Polished - New Releases!

Hello Everyone!  I am so glad it's Friday!  Is anyone else amazed that it's already June?  And this week flew by!  Hopefully the whole summer isn't that way!

I'm excited to review for you some of the new items coming out from Pretty & Polished today!!!  I love that Chels, the owner, keeps coming up with new items like sugar scrubs and bath bombs!!


You can purchase Pretty & Polished on Etsy or Pretty & Polished on My Shopify. You can also find out more information, upcoming collection information, along with swatches on Pretty & Polished - Facebook, on Twitter @prettynpolish, on Instagram @prettyandpolishd and at http://www.prettynpolish.com/. I highly recommend taking a look around, as Pretty & Polished always has awesome creations and an amazing formula!

First up, let's talk about these new sugar scrubs!


I was able to try Candied Cherries, Blue Raspberry, and Coffee Junkie sugar scrubs.  These are deliciously scented!!


The Blue Raspberry smells just like blue raspberry flavored candy with it's sweet scent!  The Candied Cherries is also sweet like candy!  Coffee Junkies is delicious like fresh coffee beans, when you walk past the bags at the grocery store or in Starbucks! Yum!



So using acetone had really dried out my hands, as it usually does.  I hate sharing these types of pictures, lol! I guess it's only fair though!  Gardening has been not so good for the nails!


I took a small dab.  You can use more or less depending on your preference!  I like to then splash a bit of water and then rub it in really well over my hands!  Once I rinsed, my hands felt so much more moisturized and soft!


I love how in one use it cleaned up my mess!  They aren't perfect, but I think it's a lot better!  Plus the smell is amazing!  These scrubs will be perfect on feet, elbows, and knees!


Next up, some awesome new polishes!  These next three are a limited edition Sweet Sixteen collection and are available as gift sets.  This is 16 Candles.


For 16 Candles, I used 2 coats along with Pretty & Polished Top Coat, Swift Sparkle.


I love the coral jelly with the purple, yellow, deeper coral, and pink/white matte glitters!



Close up!


Next, To Be A Lady.


For To Be A Lady, I used 2 coats along with Swift Sparkle top coat.


Loving the large circle glitters with their holo shine!  And the different pink glitters and those bold dark blue glitters!



Close up!


Next, Daddy Daughter Dance.


For Daddy Daughter Dance, I used 2 coats along with Swift Sparkle top coat.


Look at these matte light pink circle glitters!!  And I love it with the soft blue jelly with the darker blue, green, and purple!  This is such a beautiful combo!



Close up!


Also releasing, Miss Independent.


For Miss Independent, I used 2 coats along with Swift Sparkle top coat.


Red circle glitters in two sizes, along with blue squares in two sizes - and all in a white base!?? Hello perfect patriotic mani!  This is gorgeous!


For all these manis, I used the Swift Sparkle top coat by Pretty & Polished.  It was my first time using and I'm so far loving it!  I'll keep using it and let you guys know, but my initial thoughts are good!  It is a quick dry and does have a beautiful shine!  I apply it a little thick, but it seems to go on like butter and look perfect!   Overall, very happy with it and will continue testing it!


Close up!


I hope you liked this look at Pretty & Polished!!  In case you missed above, you can purchase Pretty & Polished on Etsy or Pretty & Polished on My Shopify. You can also find out more information, upcoming collection information, along with swatches on Pretty & Polished - Facebook, on Twitter @prettynpolish, on Instagram @prettyandpolishd and at http://www.prettynpolish.com/. I highly recommend taking a look around, as Pretty & Polished always has awesome creations and an amazing formula!

Have a great day!

Much Love,
Crystal




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

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Zoya - Stunning & Irresistible (Tape Manis!)

Hello Everyone!!  I'm so excited to show you the combined tape manis of the Zoya Stunning and Irresistible collections!  I had this idea before I even saw them because of their pamphlet that came out with a previous order and they were lined up side by side!

In case you missed my previous reviews, Stunning collection can be found - HERE



You can purchase the Stunning Collection for $48, or any individual shade for $8. https://www.artofbeauty.com/rd/018C7926 < ------ This is a Share the Love link for the Stunning Collection colors, which is a way for me to earn points through them! So cool for me, but you guys can get something too! See what Zoya wrote: "Remember EVERYONE WINS with "Share the Love": When someone clicks on your personal link and sets up an online account, a $5 coupon a coupon for a FREE Bottle of Zoya Nail Polish will automatically be placed in their account and can be used immediately on their current order. TIP: If you use this coupon and add 2 more polishes to your order, you get free shipping too! The coupon will appear in the "My Coupons/ Promos" section of their "My Account" Page."

Pretty great deal! I don't see any promotions right now other than free shipping, but hopefully they will have some other fun deals soon!

And HERE is the Irresistible collection:


You can purchase the Irresistible Collection for $48, or any individual shade for $8.
https://www.artofbeauty.com/rd/0192B4CD  <------ This is a Share the Love link for the Stunning Collection colors.

Both sets are gorgeous by themselves, but together?


Breathtaking!  They are made to be paired! Lots of pics below!!  For each mani, I started with the cream and then added the foil.

First up, Darcy and Kerry.


For this mani, I started with two coats of Darcy.  I applied KBShimmer Clearly on top and then applied Kerry.  I finished with Clearly on Top.



Love how bright and blingy this mani is!


Close up!


Next, Thandie and Amy.


I started with two coats of Thandie and KBShimmer Clearly on Top, then taped for Amy and applied Clearly on Top.



I love the gold against Thandie!



Next, Micky and Tinsley.


I started with two coats of Micky, and then applied Clearly on Top by KBShimmer.  I then taped for Tinsley and finished with Clearly on Top.



Very fun and flirty!


Close up!


Next up, Yana and Bobbi.


I started with two coats of Yana and topped with Wicked Fast by Cult Nails.  Then I applied Bobbi and finished with Wicked Fast.



I feel like this is so elegant and stunning!


Close up!


Next, Rocky and Hazel.


I started with two coats of Rock, added Wicked Fast, then applied Hazel and finished with Wicked Fast.



It's bright and icy combined!  I love it!


Close up!


Last but not least, Josie and Rikki.


I started with two coats of Josie, and topped KBShimmer Clearly on Top.  I then applied Rikki and finished with Clearly on Top.


This still makes me think of money!! lol  Love the greens together!


Close up!


Aren't these so amazing together!??  Couldn't be happier with how these all turned out!  They match perfectly!  In case you missed above, you can purchase the Stunning Collection for $48, or any individual shade for $8.https://www.artofbeauty.com/rd/018C7926 and you can purchase the Irresistible Collection for $48, or any individual shade for $8. https://www.artofbeauty.com/rd/0192B4CD  <------ These are Share the Love links.

Have a fantastic day!!

Much Love,
Crystal


*These polishes were sent to me for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are that of my own.*