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MAC Alluring Aquatic Nail Color – Neptune, Shimmerfish, Submerged

By on June 18, 2014
in Gold, MAC, Metallic, Silver, Summer 2014, Teal with 17 Comments

MAC Alluring Aquatic Nail Polish

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For as long as I’ve been collecting MAC, their summer offerings have always been a favorite. They come in unique packaging with colors and products that are perfect compliments to a faux glow. Lure, Neo Sci-Fi and Hey Sailor! immediately come to mind.   I’ve discovered some of my fave summer products in those collections, like Skinsheen Leg Spray and Lustre Drops.

Needless to say, I was looking forward to MAC Alluring Aquatic with bated breath and it did not disappoint. The packaging alone makes it drool-worthy. And the polishes inside are great too!
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Zoya Summer 2014 Tickled Collection Swatches & Review

By on June 17, 2014
in Blue, Coral, Green, Orange, Pink, Summer 2014, Zoya with 9 Comments

Zoya Summer 2014 Tickled Nail Polish Collection

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I’m a very ticklish person and I hate, sorry HATE, being tickled. Like, I may involuntarily kick you if you try. Something the boyfriend found out early in our relationship. Sorry, babe!

Though when Tickled means six creamy new nail polishes from Zoya, I’m all on board! As one of half of the Zoya Summer 2014 offerings, Tickled offers a great range of shades for everyone, from the more traditional to the avant garde.
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#ManiMonday – Gradient Striped Nail Art with Essie Summer 2014

Essie Summer 2014 - Gradient Stripes for #ManiMonday

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Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was as enjoyable as mine. The boyfriend was away which called for a girls night at my house, some retail therapy and a Sunday Funday/Father’s Day in the pool at my parents’ house. It’s a rough life, I tell ya!

Being out in the summer sun has me craving brights which led me to the new Essie Summer 2014 collection. As I was swatching Urban Jungle, I thought of what a great base color it is for nail art and so my #ManiMonday was born.
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A.L.U. Senior Superlatives Class of 2014 – The Winners!

By on June 13, 2014
in ALU Senior Superlatives with 5 Comments

A.L.U. Senior Superlatives - Winners

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No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks. School is out so it’s time to award the A.L.U. Senior Superlatives for the Class of 2014. You came out in droves to give your favorite brands titles like Class Clown and Biggest Flirt. Keep reading to see who won and how I voted.
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The 5 Best Top Coats To Try Now

Favorite Top Coat for Nail Polish

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If there’s one product question I get more than any other, it’s about what Top Coat I use. As a blogger, I’m constantly testing new products so, my answer can change on a daily basis. However, I do have certain go-tos that I reach for over and over again and these five are the best top coats in my current rotation.
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