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December 2013 - Polished Lifting

Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Winter Collection Review

Monday, December 30, 2013
Today I have two colors from Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer's Winter Collection. This year, Julie decided that she didn't want to do something holiday based so more people could enjoy it. Instead she decided to focus on all things wintery and icy. Plumb Tired of the ColdPlum tired of the Cold is a  blackened plum shimmer base packed with gold micro hexes, red hexes, diamonds, and circle...

Blue Eyed Girl Lacquer

Monday, December 30, 2013
Today I have two colors from Blue Eyed Girl Lacquer's Winter Collection. This year, Julie decided that she didn't want to do something holiday based so more people could enjoy it. Instead she decided to focus on all things wintery and icy. Plumb Tired of the Cold Today I have two colors from Blue Eyed Girl Lacquer's Winter Collection. This year, Julie decided that...

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Review

Friday, December 20, 2013
I recently discovered Octopus Party Nail Lacquer while browsing Reddit. The colors were magnificently eye-catching. I decided to speak with Dave about his interest in indie lacquer and what inspired his branding. Here's what he had to say:My interest was piqued earlier this year around springtime. I was shopping for a friend's birthday and I decided to get her some nail lacquer. One...

My Top 5 Christmas Movies

Wednesday, December 18, 2013
I know this is definitely not polish or weightlifitng related, but I feel like tossing things up a bit. What are your "must-see" Christmas movies? These are my top 5: ...

Model City Polish- "Coal" Review

Monday, December 16, 2013
This year, Nina of Model City Polish decided to create a charity polish to benefit her local humane society. $2 from each bottle of Coal purchased will go towards buying food, treats and toys for animals in need. Sorry for the photo spam, but isn't it gorgeous?! The formula was really nice for a jelly. I didn't have to fish for glitter or shift...

Not My Gumdrop Buttons!

Nail Art Friday, December 13, 2013
I can't think about gingerbread men without simultaneously thinking about Shrek & how much my dad loves gingerbread. Since my dad wouldn't appreciate me putting his picture up on the blog, please enjoy this clip from Shrek: This stamp is from plate 222 from the 2nd Bundle Monster set. My first few attempts at stamping this came out crooked and really irritated me....

Getting Back to Weightlifting Post Injury

Wednesday, December 11, 2013
If you are just getting back into working out post injury, how should you approach it? I suggest consulting your doctor or physical therapist before easing back into activity. Beyond that it's up to you to use your best judgement.I decided to take things really slow by starting with bodyweight exercises. From there, I worked up to bar weight (or more) when appropriate. If...

Plösh Nail Polish Review

Monday, December 09, 2013
I have a few colors to share with you today from Katt at Plösh. Plösh is relatively new to the indie scene, but she crafts unique, high quality colors that every indie lover could enjoy.BrushieBrushie is a rich blue jelly loaded with various sizes of glitter. The polish consistency was excellent compared to all of the jellies I have worked with. I did not...

Mod Lacquer- Technicolor Noise

Wednesday, December 04, 2013
I have another unique color from Mod Lacquer to share with you today. I honestly don't know how Jennifer comes up with all of these amazing colors!Technicolor NoiseTechnicolor Noise is a funky glitter topper loaded with yellow, green, pink, blue and red glitter. Shown above is one coat over Essie- "School of Hard Rocks." I did not fish for any of the larger...

Stags Head Nail Lacquer Review

Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Today I have five new colors from Coral at Stags Head Nail Lacquer. I feel as though each color has a hidden theme or meaning. I'm not sure if I figured all of them out, but I have a few hunches. Bug Bite Bug Bite is a rich purple jelly with black glitter. I really dig how bright and attention-getting this shade is....