Polished Lifting

Press sample

Remember those gorgeous Pretty & Polished Dusty Cremes from last week? Not only do they stamp, they also water marble. I used all five of them to create this mani:

I had this grand idea that I was going to make some nail art decals for the final @clairestelle8challenge. They were going to be easy, and perfect according to what I saw in my head. For some reason I hopped aboard the struggle bus and ended up with a lumpy, disorderly mess. Instead of redoing them, I accepted the fact that these are the best I could manage with the time I had.

Products used

Press sample

I have some stunning colors from Pretty & Polished to share with you today. To sum things up a bit, I want to replace all of my cremes with dusty cremes. I don't know what it is about them, but I found myself actually shopping for more. If you know me, I usually avoid cremes because I'm ridiculously attracted to sparkly things.

She's A Brick House

Formula: Nice consistency
Finish: Raisin creme with subtle gray flecks
Coverage: 2 coats
Notes: This is such a unique shade. I can't say that I've ever seen a color quite like it.

Dibs On the Cocoa Nibs

Formula: Nice consistency
Finish: Chocolate creme with subtle gray flecks
Coverage: 2 coats
Notes: Brown lovers unite! This chocolate leans more toward brown/gray side than it does red. That means it should look great on just about everyone.

Pine Over Me

Formula: Nice consistency
Finish: Green creme with subtle gray flecks
Coverage: 2 coats
Notes: This is my absolute favorite green creme I've ever owned. It's all kinds of perfect!

Her Majesty, Royal Purple

Formula: Nice consistency
Finish: Purple creme with subtle gray flecks
Coverage: 1 coat
Notes: A one coater in the blurple family that doesn't stain my nails. I seriously jumped for joy on this one!

Dusty Creme Stamping Demo

I'm Snow Fairy Worth It

Formula: Nice consistency
Finish: Light blue-gray crelly with blue and pink glitter
Coverage: 2 coats
Notes: This soft shade is exactly what I love about crellies. It has the depth of layers while hiding the visible nail line.

Tinsel Hockey

Formula: A little thick, but nothing unmanageable
Finish: An assortment of micro glitter
Coverage: 2 coats
Notes: This color is so much fun that I don't think it could be properly captured on camera. There's a wide assortment of color mixed in with the silver. It really transforms as the lighting changes. I highly recommend using a peel off base coat for this one.

Conclusion

Press sample

I have one last collection to share with you before the Black Friday hustle starts up. Sweet Heart Polish is releasing a lovely limited edition trio that's sure to delight.

All That Glitters

Polar Party

Formula: A little thick, but certainly manageable
Finish: Blue jelly with assorted blue glitter and purple shimmer
Coverage: 3 coats
Notes: This one is my favorite out of the three. It's really complex and has a great deal going on.

Twinkle Twinkle

Formula: Nice consistency
Finish: Charcoal with green shimmer, blue glitter, and silver flecks
Coverage: 2 coats
Notes: Twinkle Twinkle is just that. It sparkles as the light changes, and surprises you with a pretty green shimmer.

Conclusion

Press sample

Black Friday is just around the corner. Whether you are willing to brave the masses in person, or would rather shop from home, there are some fantastic deals available out there. Today I have two killer doorbusters from Glisten & Glow to share with you. As with all doorbusters, these are first come, first served.

Netflix & Chill

Amazon Prime & Commitment

Press Sample

I've recently become a huge bath addict (I'm looking at you LeeLoo Soap, and Lush). When I was given the opportunity to try and review products from a brand new indie bath brand, I couldn't contain myself. Enter Lavish Living Bath Boutique, maker of all things lavish and happy.

Juicy Gummy Bubble Bar

Scent: Exactly like juicy gummy bears
Bubbles: I used half of the bar in my standard sized bathtub and it filled the entire tub with 4-6 inches of bubbles.
Notes: I was really impressed with the scent and the longevity of the bubbles. My bath lasted about 45 minutes, and the bubbles only diminished minimally.

Juicy Gummy Whipped Sugar Scrub

Scent: Just like juicy gummy bears. It's identical to the bubble bar scent
Texture: A smooth, whipped product with a little bit of exfoliation
Notes: This sugar scrub will leave you feeling squeaky clean. I take about half a tablespoon of it and work it into a small lather before using.

Vanilla-Jasmine Hand Soak

Scent: A sweet mixture of vanilla and jasmine
Moisturizing: You bet it is! After a five minute soak my hands were significantly softer
Notes: I love that this hand soak comes in powdered form. It let you control how much you want to add to the water.

Cuticle Oil

We are so close to the end of the @clairestelle8challenge that it's unbelievable. I put my thinking cap on my hood up, and started digging through my helmers for the perfect combo. The only thing I was certain of was that I wanted a dark base to stamp over. After many color exchanges, this is what I settled on:

Products used

Press sample

I love a good multichrome, but sometimes it's difficult to find one that stands out from the pack. Baroness X managed to do just that with her latest release of multichromes. Not only does it have the usual shifty goodness, it also contains holographic shards.

Glisk

Royal Oil

Cuticle oil is a polish lovers bff. I've tried about a million cuticle oils and balms at this point, and I have to say that Baroness X makes one of my favorite blends. It's hydrating and everything you want a cuticle oil to be. Jojoba oil is one of the top ingredients in her blend, which means it's fantastic for your skin and nails. If you need a scent recommendation you should give jolly rancher a try. It's sweet without being overpowering.

Swatcher's Balm

Conclusion

Press sample

I'm no pro when it comes to hair styling, so when I was given the opportunity to try and review Stunning Braids I was excited for the opportunity. This post is going to give you a look inside the book, as well as a hair style I attempted on my sister.



Different curling and straightening techniques are outlined in the beginning of the book. The techniques are used as a base for a variety of styles, or they can be worn as is.

Press sample

There are so many different ways you could take the "dots" prompt on the @clairestelle8challenge, but I decided to keep it really simple. I went with something basic because I can't be trusted to make evenly spaced dots.

Products used