tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769621127211046432024-03-13T23:15:27.119-07:00My Own Kind of GirlyMelissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-14995798356185872822012-04-25T10:41:00.001-07:002012-04-25T10:41:50.582-07:00shhhh it's a secret....shhhhhh it's a secret<br />
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GIVEAWAY!!!<br />
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<a href="http://inthelifeofamilf.blogspot.com/2012/04/your-my-little-secret.html">http://inthelifeofamilf.blogspot.com/2012/04/your-my-little-secret.html</a>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-12253063802516179672012-04-19T13:13:00.000-07:002012-04-19T13:13:23.925-07:00Stash Update & Midnight Manicures Anniversary Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8PDO80EM2FY/T5BvjXTjpaI/AAAAAAAAAk8/pzXPu6TNghE/s1600/IMG_20120418_111931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8PDO80EM2FY/T5BvjXTjpaI/AAAAAAAAAk8/pzXPu6TNghE/s320/IMG_20120418_111931.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Latest Polish Hauls</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello Girlies! I have a quick post for you today. My stash has recently expanded to include: Bevin & Skylar from Zoya's True Collection, NOPI's Here Kim's the Sun, Essie & Tom's Barefoot in Blue exclusive shade, Sally Hansen's Limited Edition Diamond Strength w/ coordinating jewelry top coats, Layla's Hologram Effect collection (thank you Ulta for the 20% coupon!), and L.A. Girl's Fruity Collection. After adding these to my spreadsheet I saw that my stash is now at <u style="font-weight: bold;">1,510!</u> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of milestones, Midnight Manicures is swiftly approaching its anniversary! To celebrate, there is an epic giveaway complete with <u style="font-weight: bold;">10</u> different prizes! Check it out!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How big is your stash?? Are your stash or blog approaching any milestones? Bonus question!: Have you ever won a giveaway?</div>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-42926855412564771512012-04-18T10:15:00.000-07:002012-04-18T10:15:48.292-07:00Hey Good Lookin', Whatcha Got Cookin'? - SouvlakisHello Girlies! Today I bring you the first of several different types of posts that I will be bringing you in addition to all the wonderful nail polish posts. <br />
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</div><div>This "segment" will be called "Hey Good Lookin', Whatcha Got Cookin'?". My Dad used to frequently sing that particular Hank Williams song - having it stuck in my head so often as a kid, it pops into my head a lot even now, but now instead of annoying me it makes me think of my Dad and smile. Anyway, good story!<br />
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Today's post is brought to you by my sister, who has asked me for this recipe a few times and I repeatedly forgot to send it to her. So here you go sis and all my girlies too!<br />
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<u><b>Souvlakis</b></u><br />
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yield: 8 servings<br />
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2 lbs boneless pork loin<br />
8 Tbsp olive oil<br />
8 Tbsp lemon juice<br />
2 Tbsp mustard<br />
4 tsp minced garlic<br />
2 tsp dried oregano<br />
1 c sour cream / plain yogurt<br />
1 peeled, chopped cucumber<br />
1 tomato, thinly sliced<br />
1 red onion, finely diced<br />
1/2 tsp crushed garlic<br />
1/2 tsp dill weed<br />
pita pockets<br />
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1) Cut pork loin into thin strips; place in a large Ziploc bag. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and oregano.<br />
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2) Pour over pork. Refrigerate 1-8 hours. Stir together sour cream/yogurt, half of cucumber, garlic, and dill weed. Cover and refrigerate. <br />
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3) Remove pork from marinade. Stir-fry in small batches in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. <br />
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4) Fill pita pockets with pork, remaining cucumber, and tomato. Top with sour cream/yogurt mixture. Sprinkle some red onion on top.<br />
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Ta da! Greek-style pork sandwiches! This is one recipe that I prefer to marinade for as long as possible. Once you remember to marinade, prep is easy and even my kids love it! </div>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-4290842978937961082012-03-29T12:46:00.000-07:002012-03-29T12:46:05.828-07:00Mani Flashback - Studio M Purple MedallionHey Girlies!! I am slowly trying to make a dent in the stockpile of pictures I have from the past several months. I came across these today and had to share!<br />
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Studio M's Purple Medallion made its way to me in a swap. I had seen swatches of this beauty, but there are no stores here that carry Studio M. I was able to find a sweet girl in one of my nail polish groups who was willing to help me out.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AnU9KJPDoJw/T3S5pKEl6kI/AAAAAAAAAjk/Qgrzv-iG9Uc/s1600/studio+m+purple+medallion+love+and+beauty+purple+cosmos+bottle+shots.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AnU9KJPDoJw/T3S5pKEl6kI/AAAAAAAAAjk/Qgrzv-iG9Uc/s320/studio+m+purple+medallion+love+and+beauty+purple+cosmos+bottle+shots.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In this shot it is shown next to Love & Beauty's Purple Cosmos which I used as my matching pedicure polish. PC has a darker base and unfortunately the holo glitter is a bit swallowed in the application, but PM is absolutely gorgeous!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-74OWby05uf4/T3S6HwqVoII/AAAAAAAAAjs/uOtfIKrKAWc/s1600/studio+m+purple+medallion+mani-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-74OWby05uf4/T3S6HwqVoII/AAAAAAAAAjs/uOtfIKrKAWc/s1600/studio+m+purple+medallion+mani-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">: ( This picture makes me a little sad. My ring and pinky nails were so long and beautiful! *le sigh* It seems all my nails are giving out on me lately....just the other night I re-broke my ring finger nail below the fingertip. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> : (</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aAm1WMTdxiY/T3S6IWx0AVI/AAAAAAAAAj0/0hahwdoi1eY/s1600/studio+m+purple+medallion+mani-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aAm1WMTdxiY/T3S6IWx0AVI/AAAAAAAAAj0/0hahwdoi1eY/s320/studio+m+purple+medallion+mani-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I should also note that I did not, for some reason, think to put Gelous under the top coat. As you can see it is pretty bumpy. I think Gelous would make a big difference. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*drool* aaahhh blurred holo!! This polish is really quite beautiful. Any movement under light and your nails are alive with fiery glittery sparks of color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out the short video clip for a look at what I mean...trust me 100% more amazing in real life!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you have any Studio M polishes? Which are your favorites?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are some beauties you have landed through swaps???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-35415362534049244252012-03-07T14:27:00.000-08:002012-03-07T14:27:32.241-08:00Spying on my StashHiya Girlies! I have a special request post for you today. I have had several people ask me for a sneak peek inside my nail polish stash, which is currently creeping closer and closer to 1,450! Due to the size of my stash I decided to give it a post of its own.<br />
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Right now my stash is "organized" in 3 wall-mounted racks, 2 spinning "counter" racks, a craft box, 2 make-up caddies, and several shoe boxes. I am slowly but surely in the process of weeding out less-loved polishes to eventually make a blog sale / swap list. <br />
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Without further ado, The Stash:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LVokbAkwWG4/T1fTme9VFHI/AAAAAAAAAfk/MnIYOs0Isaw/s1600/089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LVokbAkwWG4/T1fTme9VFHI/AAAAAAAAAfk/MnIYOs0Isaw/s320/089.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rack #1 Sephora by OPI, Nicole by OPI, Kleancolor, Nails Inc, more Kleancolor, Funky Fingers, NYX Girl, Gosh, Color Club, Deborah Lippmann, Chanel, and Clarins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bu3WFnuSeMk/T1fTl3zCjkI/AAAAAAAAAfc/ROYjKYDgz0Y/s1600/088.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bu3WFnuSeMk/T1fTl3zCjkI/AAAAAAAAAfc/ROYjKYDgz0Y/s320/088.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rack #2: more Nicole by OPI, Butter London, Hits, Glitter Gal, Layla, Barielle, Nubar, Girly Bits, more Color Club, Essie, and Zoya</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GSArUgbKfR4/T1fTljQjfdI/AAAAAAAAAfU/QdXJ80jbN7I/s1600/087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GSArUgbKfR4/T1fTljQjfdI/AAAAAAAAAfU/QdXJ80jbN7I/s320/087.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rack #3: more Nicole by OPI, Nfu Oh, Wet N Wild (color icon, fantasy makers, and spoiled), more Zoya, Wet N Wild fast dry), and even more Zoya with 1 lonely Mac tucked in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now on to the spinning racks, which were a present from Santa. Thanks Santa!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BfS9w4nID-M/T1fWLXzZwDI/AAAAAAAAAfs/5nOvHkccH5k/s1600/012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BfS9w4nID-M/T1fWLXzZwDI/AAAAAAAAAfs/5nOvHkccH5k/s320/012.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spinning Rack #1 side 1: All OPI! Serena Williams duos, Pirates of the Caribbean, Katy Perry, Miss Universe and more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3S6JDtPyi_w/T1fWM-g-iqI/AAAAAAAAAf0/OE5CxakTY1E/s1600/013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3S6JDtPyi_w/T1fWM-g-iqI/AAAAAAAAAf0/OE5CxakTY1E/s320/013.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">side 2: more OPI including Suedes, Ulta exclusives, Nicki Minaj, and others</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sv3OvkQjTmQ/T1fWOsCT_II/AAAAAAAAAf8/S45eemldBMY/s1600/014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sv3OvkQjTmQ/T1fWOsCT_II/AAAAAAAAAf8/S45eemldBMY/s320/014.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">side 3: Alice in Wonderland, Burlesque, and Muppets, and others</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7JkS6q8eil0/T1fWQDdyTFI/AAAAAAAAAgA/1mYJo50ATro/s1600/015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7JkS6q8eil0/T1fWQDdyTFI/AAAAAAAAAgA/1mYJo50ATro/s320/015.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">side 4: Designer Series, Summer for Shore, and others</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spinning Rack #2. This one was hard! I started out filling it with China Glaze but there wasn't enough room for them all and I KNOW I'll be getting more China Glaze, so now it is a bit of a hodge podge.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UUF3-HjHfO0/T1fWRnG5IoI/AAAAAAAAAgM/OqDWdZyDMJE/s1600/033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UUF3-HjHfO0/T1fWRnG5IoI/AAAAAAAAAgM/OqDWdZyDMJE/s320/033.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spinning Rack #2 side 1: Milani, Piggy Polish, Sally Hansen Prisms, some Rimmel</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dGTQfH4x8d8/T1fWTvZP5rI/AAAAAAAAAgU/3MQ4frccbTE/s1600/034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dGTQfH4x8d8/T1fWTvZP5rI/AAAAAAAAAgU/3MQ4frccbTE/s320/034.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">side 3: Finger Paints and Revlon</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1m3zC7q-l2M/T1fWV05SLLI/AAAAAAAAAgc/rMEoyhP-ktw/s1600/035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1m3zC7q-l2M/T1fWV05SLLI/AAAAAAAAAgc/rMEoyhP-ktw/s320/035.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Side 3: Revlon (scented, matte, various) and Beauty Treats</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bu-s7R729Wg/T1fWXujDKwI/AAAAAAAAAgk/QpLjvCbHDV8/s1600/036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bu-s7R729Wg/T1fWXujDKwI/AAAAAAAAAgk/QpLjvCbHDV8/s320/036.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Side 4: Revlon (glimmer gloss, just tinted, and duos) and Milani (holo, jewel fx, fast dry, and various)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IoVtRMUOmX4/T1fZ7HQp49I/AAAAAAAAAgs/To4EtzHl4n8/s1600/082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IoVtRMUOmX4/T1fZ7HQp49I/AAAAAAAAAgs/To4EtzHl4n8/s320/082.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><3 <3 <3 my highly prized Disney Princess Designer Collection! I have another set on my makeup table that is unopened.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wAdpkjxN5vo/T1fZ7vpkJQI/AAAAAAAAAg0/SrHG4bL5DSM/s1600/083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wAdpkjxN5vo/T1fZ7vpkJQI/AAAAAAAAAg0/SrHG4bL5DSM/s320/083.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My craft box filled with Jordana, L.A. Girl, Diamond Cosmetics, and Love & Beauty.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nuilAO2NWsA/T1fZ7_zztQI/AAAAAAAAAg8/IG0mkJGYfgs/s1600/084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nuilAO2NWsA/T1fZ7_zztQI/AAAAAAAAAg8/IG0mkJGYfgs/s320/084.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make-up Caddie #1: Sally Hansen, Savina, and overflow</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QwoqXgLD_vU/T1fZ8CrUnNI/AAAAAAAAAhE/G4jsi6U0ytc/s1600/085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QwoqXgLD_vU/T1fZ8CrUnNI/AAAAAAAAAhE/G4jsi6U0ytc/s320/085.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make-up Caddie #2: Maybelline, Pure Ice, and Ulta</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iOchJQku8D4/T1fZ8hjaroI/AAAAAAAAAhM/OU0hnCaJ47M/s1600/086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iOchJQku8D4/T1fZ8hjaroI/AAAAAAAAAhM/OU0hnCaJ47M/s320/086.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nail Polish Caddy: L'Oreal and Golden Rose</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are normally stacked together on the shelf like so:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R_15zqEG5yE/T1fbKZ8AchI/AAAAAAAAAhU/np4D-NweKgM/s1600/081.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R_15zqEG5yE/T1fbKZ8AchI/AAAAAAAAAhU/np4D-NweKgM/s320/081.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rest of my polishes are currently in shoe boxes or other containers next to my shelf. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VgM_5DjGElc/T1fbjxYNLTI/AAAAAAAAAhc/ffT_sOvRd8c/s1600/064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VgM_5DjGElc/T1fbjxYNLTI/AAAAAAAAAhc/ffT_sOvRd8c/s320/064.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Box 1: Mary Kay, mini OPI, mini Essence, mini Ulta</div><br />
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</div>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-68910208746312124552012-02-29T15:23:00.000-08:002012-02-29T15:23:30.077-08:00Rapunzel Mani / Pedi (aka "I want something that I want")Well hello Girlies!<br />
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I'm back!! I have an extra special post for you today. <br />
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A few weeks ago I saw a post on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DisneyStore">Disney Store facebook page</a> regarding a new limited edition 17" doll....not just any doll, but a Rapunzel doll from the end of Tangled or from Tangled Ever After featuring her wedding dress and SHORT BROWN HAIR!! It was love at first sight and I scrambled to get as much information as I could. <br />
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I feel like such a Gork! All I could think of was the end credits of Tangled....<br />
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I do want something that I want....and I was definitely telling myself that I NEED her!<br />
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It seems these limited edition dolls are quite sought after, so I made plans to make her mine! I'm a bit superstitious, so these plans included a Rapunzel themed mani / pedi for good luck. <br />
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Below are the colors I used for my pedicure:<br />
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</div>First I started with 2 coats of Meet Me on the Star Ferry<br />
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MMotSF is a pretty and sparkly mauve color. The name reminded me of the boat Rapunzel and Flynn ride in to watch the lantern festival. I decided to add 2 coats of Essie As Gold as it Gets to simulate the lanterns.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R2NfUGEG4p0/T06sgdE4XKI/AAAAAAAAAdE/dBiQjLS-w1o/s1600/305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R2NfUGEG4p0/T06sgdE4XKI/AAAAAAAAAdE/dBiQjLS-w1o/s320/305.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just look at all those golden shimmery bits of light!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Now for the manicure...that was the easy part! 2 coats of Rapunzel from the Disney Princess Designer Collection (now long sold out ~ sorry!)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uhn9GqBBRAQ/T06tft9mP1I/AAAAAAAAAdk/kB3R27Sq64o/s1600/297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uhn9GqBBRAQ/T06tft9mP1I/AAAAAAAAAdk/kB3R27Sq64o/s320/297.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rapunzel looks a bit shimmery and mysterious in the bottle and there is a good reason for that....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-otOQX41KJOA/T06tznPNSSI/AAAAAAAAAd8/eCBA1DUg-Ag/s1600/293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-otOQX41KJOA/T06tznPNSSI/AAAAAAAAAd8/eCBA1DUg-Ag/s320/293.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> The reason for the mysterious shimmer....it dries to a lovely "suede" finish! (Rapunzel is actually quite a close cousin if not a dupe for a HTF OPI Suede that is also in my collection) Gorgeous and no top coat needed!!<br />
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That brought me to....Presale Day!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I woke up at 4:45 and arrived in line at 6:07. I was 3rd!!! Wahoo! Only 3 hours plus till the door opened....but I know I'm getting my doll!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I got home, I decided to celebrate by adding As Gold as it Gets to my mani...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wow! If you've ever put a top coat on a "suede" polish, you know that will bring the hidden shimmer out of the suede, well add AGaiG to that and KaPoW!! Shimmer and sparkle and a very unique layered effect.</div><br />
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Well Girlies, that's all for today! I missed you and I missed blogging. I hope to be back now with fairly regular posts. If you are interested in getting a better look at Rapunzel (the doll) I'll be taking some pics when I pick her up on March 28th. Have a great day!!Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-62526370693332860982012-02-27T09:35:00.000-08:002012-02-27T09:35:37.218-08:00Urban Decay Giveaway from In the Life of a MILFGood morning Girlies! <div><br />
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It was really hard for me to choose what I would do with my mani / pedi. My first thoughts were either Harry Potter appropriate shades or polishes with appropriate names (i.e. Flying Dragon, I Lily Love You, 3D Fantasy, It's My Turn, etc.). I finally decided to go with HP coordinating colors. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First, you need the ingredients:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eKiARxwpPgw/TiCMcEbMiXI/AAAAAAAAAYA/g3l_WHSBkGg/s1600/IMG_20110711_153901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eKiARxwpPgw/TiCMcEbMiXI/AAAAAAAAAYA/g3l_WHSBkGg/s320/IMG_20110711_153901.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pedi: Wet N Wild Craze in Goldmine & Wet N Wild Flirt in Gilded</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mani: Wet N Wild Flirt in Red Velvet & Wet N Wild Flirt in Gumdrop</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Hiya Girlies!! I am excited to share the latest Revlon scented collection with you today. I have to say, personally I LOVE Revlon's scented polishes. This is their 3rd scented collection and I think the best! All of the polishes in this collection have "fizz" in their name and have amazing glass fleck sparkle.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see, these are on the sheer side, but definitely have a beautiful sparkle to them. I am looking forward to layering them with my other Revlon scented polishes for super-awesome fruit salad nails!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have 1 CHI polish that I snagged from an Ulta dusty bin months ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This frosty shimmery beauty is from the Summer 2007 collection and is called Lost My BiCHIni. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-8140335446595863132011-07-08T14:27:00.000-07:002011-07-08T14:27:19.288-07:00Butter London - No More Wait-y, KatieHi girlies!! If you read my last post and are on your way to Ulta....STOP! Check this out first. The color is not an Ulta exclusive, but the 2 pack is....and the 2 pack is the only way right now to get your hands on it in stores!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For $15 dollars you can get your hands on a small bottle of powder scented polish remover and the Butter London polish named for Duchess Kate!! This is the first Butter London I am keeping (I previously purchased Henley Regatta and then found a Finger Paint polish dupe with a much better formula!).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vC30sZK0ukE/Thd1KZQjSpI/AAAAAAAAAVU/hEFvd8tCH4k/s1600/IMG_20110705_150052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vC30sZK0ukE/Thd1KZQjSpI/AAAAAAAAAVU/hEFvd8tCH4k/s320/IMG_20110705_150052.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Heavenly!! I can definitely say I do not have another polish anywhere near close to duping this one! NMWK is a lovely lavender glitter suspended in a cloudy grey base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4GGJiJGxrck/ThdyF2o62VI/AAAAAAAAAUg/FcDmoAhosM4/s1600/IMG_20110707_105616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4GGJiJGxrck/ThdyF2o62VI/AAAAAAAAAUg/FcDmoAhosM4/s320/IMG_20110707_105616.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 coats used for swatches....no base or top coat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wn6__ZKOEKc/ThdyKgEXafI/AAAAAAAAAU4/LbsgiI42ZFo/s1600/IMG_20110705_145842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wn6__ZKOEKc/ThdyKgEXafI/AAAAAAAAAU4/LbsgiI42ZFo/s320/IMG_20110705_145842.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">GTBSE is a fine silver glitter suspended in a cloudy whitish base</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWSXT4jl3sM/ThdyLVo0fsI/AAAAAAAAAU8/gK-_KSaP13Y/s1600/IMG_20110705_145919.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWSXT4jl3sM/ThdyLVo0fsI/AAAAAAAAAU8/gK-_KSaP13Y/s320/IMG_20110705_145919.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">STS is my favorite!! I had to buy a back up of this one for sure! Gorgeous multi-colored glitter in a teal jelly base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZguyS9WpPrY/ThdyM-Zp89I/AAAAAAAAAVE/9OdpswYEtR8/s1600/IMG_20110705_145939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZguyS9WpPrY/ThdyM-Zp89I/AAAAAAAAAVE/9OdpswYEtR8/s320/IMG_20110705_145939.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HYB is a deep dark teal blue with hidden shimmer that adds quite a bit of depth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-25941690810474050032011-07-08T13:04:00.000-07:002011-07-08T13:04:40.133-07:00Awards!I am soooo bad!! I was honored by 3 great bloggers for 2 different awards and haven't posted them yet :(<br />
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Sorry!! I definitely do appreciate the love and my steady trickle of new followers!! Thanks for following; you make me smile!!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">1) Thanks so much to Meghan from <a href="http://pinupcherrymakeup.blogspot.com/">Pinupcherrymakeup</a> and Sarah from <a href="http://theclumsykiwi.blogspot.com/">Theclumsykiwi</a> for passing this honor on to me! Check them out! Meghan and Sarah both have great blogs that I love to read!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">2) 7 things about me:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><ol><li> I HATE haunted houses. I love scary movies but I am sooooo not down with creepers jumping out at me. </li>
<li> I am a late convert to the Harry Potter series (not interested at all till the 3rd movie came out); but that doesn't make me any less of a HP freak....I am going to bawl so much at the last movie it is ridiculous!</li>
<li> I used to have a VW convertible (a cabriolet) but it was cursed and now it's gone...I really miss it though!!</li>
<li> I grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan aka the U.P. and moved to the Portland Oregon area right as my freshman year of high school was starting.</li>
<li> My pomeranian is named after an Ewok</li>
<li> Going to the Oregon Ballet Theater's Sleeping Beauty was one of the most amazing experiences of my life!!</li>
<li> I waited for 45 minutes in 90+ degree heat to meet Rapunzel....she was a princess worth waiting for!! </li>
</ol><div>Please see the very bottom of the page for blogs I am honoring....</div><div><br />
</div><div><div>I was also awarded the Sunshine Award by Whitney at <a href="http://elementalstyles.blogspot.com/">Elemental Styles</a>....another amazing blog! <3 it!!</div></div><div><br />
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</div><ol><li>Favorite Color - Periwinkle.....when I was younger it was "sea green" and then "iridescent"...LOL at kid Me</li>
<li>Favorite Animal - POMERANIANS!! </li>
<li>Favorite Number - 4</li>
<li>Perfume I'm Wearing Right Now - Katy Perry Purr and Victoria Secret Endless Love body splash (I always layer)</li>
<li>Something you always wear that identifies you - My wedding ring :) I wanted a sapphire as the center stone for as long as I can remember....if it was good enough for Princess Diana, it was good enough for me!</li>
<li>What's Your Passion - don't laugh...."Useless" Knowledge</li>
<li>Getting or Giving Presents - I love Christmastime because you get to do both!!</li>
<li>What was the last eyeshadow you used? Wet N Wild Idol Eyes in Techno and Cover Girl Mink</li>
<li>Favorite Day of the Week? Saturday! I get to enjoy the whole day off!! </li>
<li>Are your nails painted right now? - Does it rain a lot in Oregon? Of course my nails are painted!! Currently they are painted with Milani High Speed Fast Dry in Violet Dash.</li>
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<li><a href="http://getchanailsdid.blogspot.com/">Getcha Nails Did</a></li>
<li><a href="http://lifeandpolish.blogspot.com/">Life and Polish</a></li>
<li><a href="http://morenailpolish.blogspot.com/">More Nail Polish</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mylucidbubble.blogspot.com/">My Lucid Bubble</a></li>
<li><a href="http://neelai14.blogspot.com/"><3 NeeLai <3</a></li>
<li><a href="http://nouveaucheap.blogspot.com/">Nouveau Cheap</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thephalangesfiles.blogspot.com/">The Phalanges Files</a></li>
<li><a href="http://samariums-swatches.blogspot.com/">Samarium's Swatches</a></li>
</ul></div></div>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-89723541955464611382011-07-07T15:57:00.000-07:002011-07-07T15:57:53.892-07:00My New Zoyas!Hiya Girlies, I think this will be my last post for the day....I don't want you to get sick of me! But, I did want to make sure to get this post in so my new polish pals can see the lemmings they inspired meet a wonderful and satisfying doom! <br />
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I went to my local Ed Wyse beauty supply yesterday after work to look for some Zoyas after Patricia M. posted some sweet pics on the Nail Polish and Gossip group on Facespace (sorry, I know it is Facebook, I like to call it Facespace) and got all but 1!! (Indigo....they are shipping it from their warehouse)<br />
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Ed Wyse was the first local store I found to carry Zoya....Ulta now carries some as well but the selection is pathetic compared to EW! <br />
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I actually stopped by Ed Wyse to look for some Zoyas and was giddy to see the new Miss Universe collection!! (They also had the fall touring collection....under a plastic case....it was kinda cute to see it all locked up!)<br />
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I was so preoccupied with preparations that I didn't give much thought to what I wanted to do with my nails. When I finally needed a break from cleaning, gardening, and cooking I decided on a fairly simply Red, White, and Blue combo with added glitter top coat in honor of the fireworks. <br />
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Here is a FABULOUS holo giveaway to cheer you up!!<br />
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<a href="http://vettelicious.com/?p=235">http://vettelicious.com/?p=235</a>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-2790892656730177672011-06-28T10:22:00.000-07:002011-06-28T10:22:40.134-07:00Mani / Pedi of the WeekHey Girlies! <br />
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Just a couple quick pics for you today (before I let the week get behind me again) to show you my mani / pedi of the week. I was trying to think of something fitting for the A Perfect Circle concert on Wednesday, but I got really busy on Sunday and then had a headache so I just picked something sort of randomly. I don't know how appropriate it is for the concert, but it is super pretty!<br />
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For the mani I used 1 coat of Seche Base followed by 3 coats of Orly Bubbly Bombshell followed by 1 coat of Seche Vite.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gorgeous! Super sparkly! However, I have already had to touch up my tips only a little over a day later. Bubbly Bombshell has amazing glitter but can be a little finicky when trying to build up....especially on the edges. But, the end result sure is pretty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pulsating is one of my favorite pedi colors! It is by far my favorite of the Rimmel polishes I have. Gorgeous bluey tinged electric pink....it does almost seem to pulsate it is so vibrant! So eye-catching and it isn't even a glitter or holo!</div>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-85602531475792992722011-06-24T12:19:00.000-07:002011-06-24T12:19:03.181-07:00Brand Spotlight: Bonne Bell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Friday Girlies!! What an excrutiatingly long day today is so far! I'm sure it doesn't help that I am sitting at work while the sun is shining (kinda...it is a little cloudy) and my husband and kids are off on an adventure buying fireworks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alien is a pretty light shimmery green with a golden glow. Tomboy is sort of a golden olive drab. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Question for you girlies!!: I usually do my mani/pedi for the week on Sunday. This week's mani/pedi will be what I end up wearing for the A Perfect Circle concert on Wednesday....any ideas???? It will be my first time seeing Maynard in concert...I am SOOOO excited!! I really hope they play The Nurse Who Loved Me, but that might be too much to hope for!</div>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-28286720914908437832011-06-22T14:28:00.000-07:002011-06-22T14:28:13.130-07:00Honeymoon / Disneyland Swag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Newish to Disneyland is a program called Art on Demand. When you enter the park, there is a store on the right-hand side of Main Street plaza where you can view all sorts of Disney art on a kiosk computer and then order the art you want in the dimensions you want on either paper or canvas. You can order it with or without a frame. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There was a subsection with original Disney storybook illustrations. This was my favorite subsection!!! It was really hard to pick just one, but I picked out the scene depicting Alice's entry to the Mad Tea Party.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I got the perfect frame on sale at Sears!! I am definitely getting more of these any time I go back to Disneyland!! (I already know the one I want!! It is from the 1965 Fantasyland book which contains many Disney stories. My Grandmother and my mother had this book and the illustrations are part of very dear memories of mine...I can't find the specific picture that is in my head, but below is another example from the same story to show you the style of artwork.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are my Mama & Baby Yetis (from the Matterhorn). They are unbelievably soft!! I love that the Mama looks like a giant snowball with hands and feet! These were actually ordered from the Disney Parks section of the Disney store website. They used to carry them at the park, but don't anymore.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another store in Main Street Plaza has INCREDIBLE hand carved light up boxes depicting scenes from Disney films. I really really wanted the one with Prince Philip leaning over to wake Sleeping Beauty, but they were out of those. I got the 2nd best one....Alice at the Mad Tea Party!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the box unlit....the button to turn on the light is actually one of the leaves on the scrolling....pretty cool!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the first things I started collecting in my life was keychains....I try to get keychains from places and fun things that I get to do.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hurray!! Tokidoki shirt from the new Marvel line!! Beaverton Things From Another World never has them in girl styles or sizes (although James tells me they will custom order for you) so I picked one up from a comic shop in LA.</div><br />
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The first group of colors I have for you is from Avon's Mirror Shine collection. These were right up there among the first chrome polishes in my collection. Super metallic - super duper shiny. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a bit of googling it appears that Avon still carries the Mirror Shine line (with updated bottle design); however, it appears that the Nail Metallics line is only available on auction sites, etc. </div>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-5059658794054419002011-06-20T15:44:00.000-07:002011-06-20T15:44:51.928-07:00Brand Spotlight: Afterthoughts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hey Girlies!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm back with another brand spotlight! This time the spotlight is on Afterthoughts, a store brand polish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another trip down memory lane for this one. This is also one of the oldest polishes that I own. I bought this polish from Afterthoughts when I worked there at age 17. Honestly, I don't think Afterthoughts is around anymore. I didn't follow the evolution that closely, but I think Afterthoughts was what Icing is today. Kinda like Claire's older sister :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This polish is called Waay Kool. On the swatch below I used 2 coats. It is a shimmery cloudy steel color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Comparison shot: Top left Afterthoughts Waay Kool</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top right Wet n Wild Rock Solid in Sterling Silver</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bottom Center OPI Brand New Skates</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Waay Kool is closest to WNW Sterling Silver, with Sterling Silver showing a bit of brassiness in the steel. Brand New Skates is a bit lighter with subtle prismatic shimmer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Melissa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18327511672930462340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976962112721104643.post-47341243314496673102011-06-17T13:25:00.000-07:002011-06-17T13:25:28.932-07:00Disney FlairHey Girlies!<br />
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As you may or may not know, last month, my sweet husband and I finally went on our honeymoon (only 11 years late) to Disneyland! <br />
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Before we left, I spent a lot of time talking with my friend Victoria, who is a seasoned Disneyland veteran to get tips and advice. One of the things she told me about was the pin trading program. The way it works is that you get a lanyard and pins that you wear (it is recommended to get at least some that are on sale or that you don't mind parting with); when you see Disney cast member with pins ask to see them....if they have a pin you like, ask to trade....a Disney cast member MUST trade with you!! It is awesome! So much fun to keep pins on your radar and see all the really cool ones people have collected. My lanyard was often a topic of conversation in line! Even my husband got in on the fun!<br />
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First are close ups or my sweetie's pins:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Baby Aladdin (trade), Fire Dragon Mickey, Haunted Mansion Mickey, Peace Mickey</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Star Wars Rebel Mickey, Star Wars Imperial Mickey, Donut Mickey, & Concrete Mickey (?-trade)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Watermelon Mickey (trade), Wall-E, and Earth Day Kermie!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now for the close ups of mine:</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wedding Mickey & Minnie to commemorate our honeymoon trip</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this limited edition one! I love Sleeping Beauty and feel a stronger connection to it since Sam and I saw the Sleeping Beauty Ballet last year. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This beauty commemorates the World of Color show (trade!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><i>“Your cadaverous pallor betrays an aura of foreboding, almost as though you sense a disquieting metamorphosis. Is this haunted room actually stretching? Or is it your imagination, hmm…?”</i></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Squee!! My favorite picture from the Haunted Mansion! This version is starring Minnie! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then we have the secret host of the Matterhorn, Yeti!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I <3 this pin! So sparkly and the Yeti slides up the pin like he's climbing the mountain!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got this pin because it was an Alice pin and had the most characters on it of all the Alice pins...it also commemorates meeting Alice & The Mad Hatter at the park!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was my 2nd time at Disneyland and my 1st on It's a Small World...let me just say, LOVE IT!! So bright and sparkly and beautiful and I LOVED the addition of the Disney characters!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This beauty is like a fake snowglobe with giant blue hex glitter in it.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my absolute favorites!! My pink sparkly dangly Pirates of the Caribbean pin!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This super sparkly Mickey is in honor of the gorgeous earring and necklace set Sam got my as a gift for our anniversary last year (it was a teaser for our honeymoon trip)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last but not least, a 2011 with Tink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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