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May 2015 - Polished Lifting

Balm Chicky Balm Balm Review & Giveaway

Makeup Friday, May 29, 2015
Balm Chicky Balm Balm Review- Press Sample I don't know how many of you watch Shark Tank, but I was super excited when Balm Chicky Balm Balm reached out to me for a review. Their products are changing the way we use lip balm. You know that pesky friend of yours who always forgets to bring their own lip balm, but wants to...

Firecracker Lacquer Protector Pick-ups Part 2

Indie Polish Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Firecracker Lacquer Protector Pick-ups Press Sample Here's part two of the Protector Pick-ups collection. These will be released on May 28th at 6pm MST in the Firecracker Lacquer store. If you missed part one, you can find it here. Let's Play 'Hide the Zucchini' Formula: Nice consistency Finish: Glossy jelly with holo green glitter Coverage: 2 coats for full coverage Notes: I'm a...

Firecracker Lacquer Protector Pick-ups Part 1

Indie Polish Monday, May 25, 2015
Firecracker Lacquer Protector Pick-ups Press Sample Firecracker Lacquer will launch the Protector Pick-ups collection, based around a group of marvelous characters with super-human abilities. They have also possibly lost touch with how to pick someone up at the bar. Is that supposed to be a pick-up line? The collection will be available Thursday, May 28th at 6pm MST. There are seven polishes in...

Deborah Lippmann Retro Mani

Nail Art Friday, May 22, 2015
There are some days where a simple mani will do, and others that require some funky, vintage nail art. When I first started matching up colors my head was telling me how hideous this was going to be. Yellow, and several shades of orange? Count me out! That's when something magical happened. As I put the finishing touches on this mani I started...

Firecracker Lacquer The Void & My First Fimo Design

Indie Polish Wednesday, May 20, 2015
I've always had mixed feelings about fimo canes. Whenever I saw them used in nail art they appeared gaudy. I was given the opportunity to try these thanks to a friend, and it really changed my opinion of them. The key to a subtle fimo decoration is the slice thickness. Too thick, and your slice won't sit flat. Too thin, and your polish...

I Love Nail Polish Flower Girl & Timeless Vow

Indie Polish Monday, May 18, 2015
If you haven't seen it yet, you need to check out I Love Nail Polish's Spring 2015 collection. It contains swoon worthy shades that range from holographic to multi-chrome flakies. There's really something for everyone. This manicure features ILNP Flower Girl (pink), ILNP Timeless Vow (green), and a handful of nail gems from Firecracker Lacquer. The nail gems were supplied as a press...

Rituals Hanami Dream Cherry Blossom & Rice Milk Relaxing Bath Foam

Bath & Body Friday, May 15, 2015
Rituals Hanami Dream Cherry Blossom & Rice Milk Relaxing Bath Foam- Press Sample Remember bubble baths? The used to be so much fun as a kid. Then we grew up and stopped taking baths because showers end up being quicker and more convenient. Let me tell you, bubble baths are totally worth the extra time as an adult. You just need to find...

My Darling Curios Review

Indie Polish Thursday, May 14, 2015
My Darling Curios Review- Press Sample I am pretty excited ecstatic to share my swatches of My Darling Curios polishes. This might be one of the quickest turn-around times ever for my blog. The colors are lovely, and I even had someone say that they reminded them of pretty cupcakes. Pinky Promise Formula: Easy application with no glitter fishing. Finish: Gloss with holographic shimmer Coverage:...

Skindinavia Primer Spray Review

Makeup Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Skindinavia Primer Spray Review- Press Sample I'm back with another makeup review! This is my very first experience with full face primer, and I'm pretty excited to share it with you. It took several weeks to patch test, but it passed with flying colors. I'm going to be completely honest as always. It took me a while to get the hang of closing...