Blue Raspberry Taffy and a Million Sparkles

Hey Everyone! I think I have lost my mind. I just edited the pictures for this post then went back into the file and see that I have edited them at a previous time. I don't think I posted this polish as I did check in the Finger Paints label but I might just be crazy. I did just work out so I am still recovering but I am completely baffled. If this is a repeat we will blame the exercise and hunger. I am pretty hungry right now since I didn't have my regular banana snack after work. I am going to make this a quick one so I can get changed and eat dinner. 

This mani is from back when Finger Paints came out with their Spring collection Gumdrops and Lollipops. I bought this polish first, instead of Circus Peanuts, because I was being cheap that day and I can't resist a blue polish. We all know what happened when I went back for Circus Peanuts. I will say though that I do LOVE this color and am happy I bought it. I had also recently seen and snatched up a new Nicole By OPI polish that sparkled so much I couldn't resist. Since I couldn't decide between the two I did an accent nail with the glitter.

Finger Paints Blue Raspberry Taffy and Nicole by OPI A Million Sparkles.

It was hard to get these pictures color accurate. This one is fairly accurate but not exact, it is somewhere between this picture and the one below it. The flash washed out the color in some of the pictures. It is a gorgeous BRIGHT blue that makes me want some taffy NOW. Did I mention I am hungry?

I used two coats of Blue Raspberry Taffy and one coat of A Million Sparkles. 

I think this may be the most accurate color wise. I did experience a bit of staining with this polish but nothing too crazy and nothing a new mani couldn't cover up.

I was having some cuticle issues as always but my nails were SO LONG! 

A Million Sparkles is quite the eye catcher. It has some bar glitter in there so those with strong feelings against the bars you will probably not enjoy that aspect of this one. It is super pretty though and really sparkly.

I loved this mani and I love both of these polishes. I am a total blue polish freak! I would like some taffy now I think. 

That's all for now :)

Oxidized Aqua

Hey Everyone! I have a quick post for you which I will hopefully be able to get through before I leave work today. The goal is to have another one for you later tonight. We will see how that goes. My darling son keeps stealing the computer for homework so I may or may not get to post later. I figure at the very least you will have this one :)

I know I have mentioned being over the crack wagon and was over it shortly after it exploded on the scene again. I do have one polish that I did want because it is slightly different and it is a Metallic Crackle polish from China Glaze. I waited on getting this one but when Sally's had it on clearance I grabbed it and took it home with me.

China Glaze Oxidized Aqua.

I put a coat over NOPI It's not Me, It's Blue. Probably not the best combo but NOPI was showing major chips and wear and I had just bought Oxidized Aqua and wanted to play.

I did this in the Sally's parking lot. Yes, I was THAT excited.

I do love it! I love the color and the metallicness of it.

I am not jumping back on the crack wagon but I would get rid of my other cracks and probably only keep this one and the P2 silver one.

So pretty. I want to try this over black next.

That's all for now :)

It's Not Me, It's Blue...or is it?

Hey Everyone!!! So I finally went to the doctor yesterday. I hate the doctor, not my doctor in particular, just in general. I think I got 3 hours of sleep the night before due to anxiety. It would appear the never ending congestion and crappy feeling is due to an upper respiratory infection SO I should be feeling better soon. YAY! I had the worst headache after all the stress and lack of sleep that I crashed on the couch when I got home. I am hoping the congestion decides to leave completely in the coming days but I am already feeling better so that is good. I should be good to go from now on! 

Today I have a polish I recently picked up, I think it was on clearance at Target. I love clearance and rarely can resist things with that red sticker on them.

Nicole by OPI It's not Me, It's Blue. It is a gorgeous shimmery blue and it captivated my attention in the bottle.

Unfortunately on the nail I wasn't as thrilled with it. It was quite sheer and I had to use 3 coats and still had some visible nail line.

I was playing with Play Doh with my son the day I took these pictures. I of course had to pose with my rose.

This polish seemed more blue gray and not really blue on me. It is a nice shade but the fact that is wasn't really blue, was very sheer and didn't look like it did in the bottle very much bothered me.

I had some major tip wear from work so please excuse that. 

This polish borders on a gray/silver with a touch of blue in my book. I love the shimmer though.

I am thinking maybe with some dark blue underwear I might like this polish more. I had my heart set on it being blue.

The visible nail line is killing me in these pictures. I know the flash exaggerated it but it drives me nuts lol.

The jury is still out on this polish for me. I am going to give it another go before I decide if I really like it or not. I do love the shimmer and the color is not horrible but I had my heart set on what I saw in the bottle. I didn't get that color when I put it on the nail so I was slightly disappointed.

Some more of my Play Doh creations. 

This was my alligator. He looked a lot cooler in real life.

Dice. I love dice.

One more of my rose. 

That's all for now :)

OPI Pros and Bronze

Hey Everyone! It has been another long day. I am feeling better on the cold front. Thank goodness. My neck has been killing me all day though. It is a little better tonight. I am pretty sure I really need to work on my stress level and anxiety. I was just discussing it with the bf actually. I am going to look up some techniques for stress relief and see if I can get any of them to work. 

So today I have a polish I had been wanting for awhile. I never picked it up and then couldn't find it anywhere. I saw it at Publix (our local supermarket) and snatched it up and I may have done a little dance in the store as well.

OPI Pros and Bronze is from the Serena Williams Grand Slam US Open duo. 

I already had Essie Bobbing for Baubles on so I just put Pros and Bronze over it. I love how it looked.

This polish is gorgeous. It is bronze, gold, copper and there is even some pink in there.

I took a lot of pictures because I was trying to get all the shifts in the shimmer of this polish.

I like how you can see the navy peaking through.

Sorry about the lack of cleanup. I did this in the car. I couldn't wait till I got home.  

I tried to get the polish flashing it's color changes in the sun but it wasn't working out for me.

You will have to take my word for it. I am glad I was finally able to get my hands on this polish because it is really gorgeous. I am going to have to wear it alone soon.

That's all for now :)

Birthday Stuff

Hey Everyone!!! I thought I would share my birthday pictures with you all :) There are lots of them so I better get started lol.

My birthday cake made by the bf and my mom. She found the Cat in the Hat stuff with some candles that were probably from my son's birthday years ago lol.

My son made me a card. I am VARY colorful he says lol He is a cutie

Bruce's card for me :) The inside said HERE COMES YOUR BIG BIRTHDAY HUG. Not only does this card look like him but this is something he would do.

It was Twiggy's birthday too so she came over for the day. She is four.

One of my presents because I loooove candles.

More candles :) (I am returning these though. They don't make the room smell much so I am going to take them back and get something else. I used to LOVE Yankee Candle but lately they have disappointed me)

I LOVE YODA!!! This little guy is my new friend.

My brother made this with some machine he has. It took him four hours. It is really cool and you can see the detail of his face in person but in pictures not so much.

Bruce Kittlee Master Ninja Warrior decided to get into the bag after I took the presents out.

I got this package on my birthday from my awesome nail board friend Jess. She shouldn't have but it was quite fun opening up :) THANK YOU JESS!!!! I didn't take pictures of the Reeces Pumpkins, they were yummy.

PUMPKINS!!! Love them all!!!

Pretty Flakies :)

Pretty!! I have never seen this one before, I forgot the name though, sorry.

Party Hearty!! I have wanted this one which is funny because  I didn't decide that until after I swapped mine AND found one for my friend Silke. I can't wait to use it!

Pumpkins pumpkins I love pumpkins!

Especially pumpkins filled with polish!

AND crazy girl sent me a Nic's Sticks which I could NEVER FIND!!! Silver Ella holo-y goodness. 

It was a great birthday! I never have been wished happy birthday so much and I have awesome friends that were so super sweet and thought of me on my birthday! I also got tickets to the Transiberian Orchestra which I was DYING to see so that is super cool. I have the best family and friends EVER!

That's all for now :)