“Back” on track. FINALLY!
You guys!! I can’t tell you how much I’ve been missing you all. And I don’t mean that in the cheesy, that’s what I’m supposed to say, way. I’ve been seriously going cra cra laying on my back not able to talk polish with you.
I look forward to reading your comments and emails every day and it’s been rough not having my peeps to interact with. Also, your comments weren’t lost or anything. I’m so behind thanks to an update to the WordPress app for Android. I can’t get the stupid thing to open on my phone or tablet, bother!
Anywhoodle, I’m back for reals this time. After seeing a spine specialist I was told I have a severe muscle strain. I was just so happy it wasn’t disc related. Though the doc offhandedly mentioned that I have degenerative discs. Um, thanks? I was given a choice of a shot in my back or pills & lots of rest with ice. As much as I wanted get better fast, needles scare the bejeezus out of me so I had to opt for the two week drug induced sleepfest.
I’m not 100% yet but I can sit for more than 20 minutes without wanting to cry and I was able to get through 20 minutes of Zumba so I’ll take it. Side note: Those of you curious about my progress with Weight Watchers, I finally hit the 40lb mark this past weekend. I’m almost halfway to goal. Woot!
So I mentioned my NYE manicure in my last real post and while it’s WAY after the fact, I’m so obsessed with this polish I just have to share it with you. I have literally worn this color FOUR times since I got it. That’s in spite of the removal nightmare that is glitter polish.
China Glaze Tinsel Town is my EVERYTHING in terms of glitter polish. It’s so dense that you only need two coats for full coverage. It’s a gorgeous graphite silver that looks chic no matter the season. And the variety of the glitter particles is perfection. Tiny square and round glitter pieces are packed in the semi-sheer smokey blue-grey base with larger hexagonal sequins.
Yes, it eats top coat. To the point that I could still feel texture after using Gelous as a spackle coat and two layers of Out The Door Top Coat. But you know what, it still sparkled like I had little mirrors glued to my nails so I can deal with texture. The removal isn’t a joy but you’ll have that with glitters.
You can still find China Glaze Tinsel Town and the rest of the Let It Snow collection on my go-to etailers Head2ToeBeauty.com and TransDesign.com. Bottles retail for $3/ea.
Next up, the nomination round for the Fanatic Favorites 2011 and my recap of the Golden Globes. And of course, polish. Lots and lots of polish!!!
Yay, so happy you are back and better. That’s a really pretty color
Haha. This is the color I painted my sister in laws nails with when she was in labor. Such a pretty glitter!
Keep feeling better!!! I was told at 38 that I had “normal spinal degeneration” in my neck. Say what??
So glad you’re back
*Hugs*
Michelle I am so glad to see you are back and feeling much better. I love the color you chose for your birthday! Happy Belated. I couldn’t chose just one color for my bday coming up on Sunday. So I chose 5 colors with Holos on top. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
Love love love this colour. I also wore it for new years
And by colour… I meant sparkle : )
De-lurking to say I’m glad you have returned. Congrats on your weight milestone!!
Amen! Thank God you are ok. I love Glitter too, but taking it off is the worse ever and it’s always China Glaze that does this to me. LOL. I love this color
40 lbs!!! You rock! I love China Glaze and I have been into glitter polishes lately but removal is such a b*&^tch that I rarely indulge..I might do this one though!
Glad to hear that you are feeling better. I love your website and have been enjoying it for several years. CONGRATS on your Weight Watchers accomplishment. I am a lifetime member at goal and still go every week for the support and weigh in monthly.Best part is once you are at goal it’s FREE!Wishsing you a speedy recovery!
Barbara
So I’m late to the party as usual… I’m glad you’re back! And that you opted to not take the shots. They don’t work and usually you wind up with the drug therapy anyway, so you saved yourself a step! Great work on WW, that will help to take the pressure off your back too. Just remember to take frequent breaks and stretch, sitting is the worst offender of back pain (been suffering with a herniated disc for years that I’ve finally got under control!) I look forward to all your fab posts to come, welcome back!
XXX
Suzanne
PS I’m loving China Glaze glitters more and more, just picked up “Techno” and went wild with it!
For something extra fun with tinsel town I use black underneath it. It gives you a dark polish look with LOTS of sparkle without looking too overdone.
Love this site, and loving this sparkly polish too! have you seen metallic for life from the OPI collection? its really lovely I think you will like it
Awesome, awesome, awesome charcoal/silver polish! (over a year late, I know)
Sorry to hear you had such a crappy time.
Do not take the back problems with your discs for granted! I ended up having surgery 15 years down the road. If your think muscle problems are a painful bummer, you have no idea what herniated discs are like. (On mine, morphine tablets didn’t work.) Now I’ve started wearing corsets all the time. Save yourself!! Never lift anything over 25 pounds!! I kid you not. Get some “fashionable” corsets and preserve what you still have left. Corsets keep you from twisting and keep your spine in a good, straight position.