Fav Fall nail polish

There's nothing I love more than getting a new nailpolish especially when the seasons are changing and all the pretty new colors come out, but there are a few that I always reach for all season long. 

Opi "Miami beet" is probably  my absolute favorite nailpolish for fall it's the perfect burgundy color. 

"Don't pretzel my buttons" is a great nude for the days when you don't want to go dark

"Mrs o'learys bbq" is a gorgeous deep burgundy that's perfect for fall/winter

Butter London is a bit on the pricer side of polishes but I love when Ulta has  a great sale on them .. "wallis" is such a pretty matallic with a green/gold color its a definite fall must have. 

Nails inc porchester square is another great  nude that's perfect for the fall and hasn't lasting time.

Two more of my favs are revlon "rich" another great grey rusty matallic that's a must have for fall and opi cajun shrimp that is a great transition red from summer to fall with a brighter tone that's great for the California in between seasons of 80 degrees and still no fall. 

 

Essie also has some great polishes for fall  but if I started adding them in to the list then I would have to make it a mini series ..can you say  Hoarder much.. 

Xo, 

Essie: ruffles & feathers

Sometimes I just can't pass up a pretty nail polish even if it's outside my my normal range of colors and this one by Essie called RUFFLES & FEATHERS was calling my name as I walked by the nail polish section in target so I couldn't leave it there all sad and needing a good home.

It's a fun bright creamy green that is so pretty. Like always I used two coats and the application was perfect, no streaks. 

I have been loving it with black and white striped shirts/ dresses. Such  a different color for summer rather than pinks & corals 

Xo, 

Essie come here!

Summer is here and that means bring in the bright shades of nail polish. 

Come Here is such a pretty coral shade that's perf for summer. This polish has such an easy application I did two coats and it was good to go. 

I had to run to target for a few things after I did my nails and in the sun this polish looks even better and a true bright Coral color. 

I also have this in my toes and it is such a pretty color I just can't get enough 

Xo, 

Essie big spender

I cannot be more obsessed with the color radiant orchid! I mean obsessed! I want anything and everything of this color I can't get enough I even had my hubby buy a can of paint so I can plaster it all over my walls . 

So naturally I would want to paint my nails with it right? Right!  Essie big spender is such a gorgeous color you need this in your life I have been wearing it for about two weeks now and am so in love it's cream and the application is flawless no streaks or funky finish it does on so smooth and oh so pretty! So perfect for spring 

I mean how could you not love this color! 

Go get it now! 

Xo. 

Mani Monday : Formula X "Radical"

It has been a few weeks since I had time or even felt the need to paint my nails... Crazy I know! normally I paint my nails at least twice a week but , that was the old me and the new " mommy" me hardly has time or energy to do so.  

I really love the formula x polishes from sephora i love the packaging I love the formula I love the diffrent colors and glitters, &  texture OH MY! ( wizard of oz voice)  I want to go crazy every time I look through the colors online or in store.

When I ordered this gorgeous shade of creamy light lavender from sephora I had to play with it right away it was to pretty to pass up and with it being spring and all why not! 

Perfect for spring right! I used two coats and topped it off with essie top coat and was good to go. Now to just update my spring/ summer wardrobe with pretty shades like this and ill be a happy momma.

xo, 

mani monday: Essie Penny Talk

I cannot count how many times I have passed this polish up and I honestly do not know why I ever did. I finally picked it up at target and kept it in my cart. 

As with all metallic polishes it picks up every little imperfection in your nails . I used my trusty FILL THE GAP  base coat from Essie then two coats of PENNY TALK  then GOOD TO GO top coat , I love this top coat it dries super fast. 

Penny Talk is such a gorgeous rose gold metallic polish that is a must have for any polish addict. the only thing I didn't like about this polish is that it does chip easy, maybe if you only apply one coat it won't chip as fast ,but this polish is really just to pretty to pass up.

Mani Monday : Essie find me an oasis

I have been looking everywhere for the new spring Essie polishes and target finally got them in. I only picked up two because I have a whole drawer  full of polish I need to purge. 

Find me an oasis is a creamy light blue polish that almost looks white at times. 

There was some streaking going on as with most essie polishes but the second coat was a lot better. 

I'm really loving this color for spring 

 

 

xo

 



Mani Monday : valentine red

Since it's the week of valentines I thought if paint my nails red. It used to be the only color polish I owned untill I recovered the wonderful world beauty. 

I used two coats of this gorgeous shiny red by butter London called knees up this color is so pretty the picture doesn't do it justice . 

As my accent nails I used formula x by sephora in chaotic (pointer finger)  and 

Wham! (Middle finger) I really love these glitters and want to get more of these polishes 

Hope you enjoy your Monday!

Xo

Mani Monday : Opi Love.angel.music.baby

When I saw opi was going to come out with a Gwen Stefani line I almost died I love everything and anything Gwen and Gwen + nail polish = heaven. 

I finally had a chance to go to Ulta this weekend and check them out and I have to say I wasnt that impressed with the collection there was only two that really caught my eye this one and the silver mirror Chrome one and that one didn't look that great either and I already have a silver matallic chrome polish in my collection so I skipped out in that and just bought the Love.Angel.Music.Baby color.

This is a shimmery light gold champagne color that is made to be worn without a top coat. When  dried it it looked like a matte shimmer polish almost like a frosted shimmer.. It looks like it would have a textured finish to it but it doesn't do if your not into the whole textured/ liquid sand type polish this would be great for you to try. 

 

 



Without flash 

With flash 

I used essie fill the gap base coat and two coats of opi love angel music baby  polish with no top cost . It seems to be lasting pretty good for not having a top coat I do have a few chips but is holding up really good 

I'm not sure if I will pick up any more from this collection I have so many polishes and I seem to have similar colors already .. I thought about getting the red over and over a Gwen polish in the special packaging but thought do I really need this in my life just because of the special packaging & I'm very proud if myself for not giving in and buying it ..

Xo

January Favorites

I always love seeing others monthly favorites on blogs and YouTube its a great way to learn about new products and try something new, here are a few of my favorites from January

 

 

 

obviously number one is the NAKED 3  and it does not disappoint  I love urban decay shadows and this new palette is so gorgeous

 

TOO FACED BULLETPROOF BROWS  I am in love with this brow product! its amazing and that's all there is too it! it comes with a great double ended brush and keeps your brows looking great all day long.

 

URBAN DECAY REVOLUTION LIPSTICKS I seriously don't know why it has taken me so long to get these lipsticks and why I don't have every single color!  I have two shades from this line SHAME  & NAKED ...naked is the perfect my lips but better color  and shame is a to die for deep berry color and last all day.

 



 The POREfessional from Benefit I have been wanting to try this for soooooo long and I was able to get a sample size from ulta and I have to say I have really been liking this primer I use it on top of the benefit stay flawless primer and under my Revlon color stay foundation

 

CLINIQUE HAPPY PERFUME I got a mini bottle of this and it smells so good I'm really sad it was just a mini bottle.

 

NAILS INC. polish in Porchester Square | New  this polish lasts sooo long on my nails and I love it! if you would like to see my review head on over to Mani Mondays and read all about it

 

Maybelline super stay concealer  I have had some nasty little break outs this month  and this has really helped with covering those bad little boys up..      

KINSLEY'S FAVES

wubba nub she is loving her little lamb Binky  and tried to grab and eat it while she's in the car seat and she is loving this pink teddy  she can really get a good grip on it and hold it  and of course try to eat it .

DIAMOND RING RATTLE we got this at her baby shower and she loves it! its easy for her to get a hold of and of course its super cute  it has cute little shapes inside the diamond and she likes looking at them and the sounds it makes ..

the night you were born book is one of our faves I don't know what it is about this book but she loves the duck page for some reason :)  but this is such a cute book and has beautiful words that makes me want to cry every time I read it

BURTS BEES LOTION I was looking for a good lotion that was unscented for her face and decided to try this .. I use it after bath time and have been using it all over  it has been really helping with her dry skin

HEADBANDS  we have been loving all month long and we are getting quite the collection hence my etsy addiction  but there have been a few that we just love and cant stop buying from
WILLOW CROWNS
ryanandwren
PRETTYLITTLEELM

hope you enjoy our faves
what have been your January favorites?

xo




 



Mani Mondays: formula x Torque

Its Mani Monday again and I had a little time while kins took a great nap whoo hoo! I recently purchased this gorgeous polish from Sephora  from the formula x line in the color Torque.  its a pretty metallic toupe color that goes on so smooth. With all metallic it can show any little imperfection on the nail so I used Essie fill the gap base coat and nails inc. gel effect top coat.

 

 

torque with flash

 

 

torque without flash

 

 

I love this polish and the formula x line from Sephora they have such amazing colors and great glitters that are so different. I have a serious nail polish collection and I really wanna get more of these polishes even thou I have every color under the sun. until I make a trip to the mall I will just be in love with this one ..

 

xo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mani Mondays: Nails Inc, GEL effects polish ..

Hi my name is Shannon and I'm a nail polish junkie! now that I have that out of the way I have been wanting to try the NAILS INC GEL EFFECT POLISH for a while now and I needed to keep my vib status from sephora for another year (because I have to that's why)  and thought it was the perfect time to pick up this polish and give it a go. I got the color in  PORCHESTER SQUARE a gorgeous grey toned nude 

Sephora describes it as : "A gel effect polish that delivers a plumping effect for glossy, salon-quality nails. This polish provides a high shine, super glossy finish without the need of a UV lamp or professional removal process. Gel Effect polish contains the same plumping technology as a salon gel manicure and lets you create the same look at home with ease. Formulated with revolutionary plasticiser technology, Gel Effect polish creates a gloss like you have never experienced before with standard nail polish. "

I applied two coats on top of Essie fill the gap base coat and let me just say even with one coat it looks amazing but I'm a two coat kinda girl and I wanted to truly test this polish out and didn't add a top coat .. on the Sephora site it says to "Apply one coat of Kensington Caviar base coat followed by two coats of your chosen Gel Effect polish.

-Finish with one coat of Kensington Caviar 45 Second top coat." for their suggested use I do have the top coat but wanted to see how this would do with out it ...

my polish usually chips / peels/ the very next day even with a top coat and usually looks nasty by day 3 so I have to start all over and with having a new baby "ain't no body got time for that " I'm lucky if I can brush my teeth some days let alone paint my nails   this polish has lasted me up to 5 days!! that's right 5 days with no top coat!  I'm so happy with this polish  that  want more! they offer 3 other colors in this collection a red and purple and a berry color I wish there was more of a variety but this polish is amazing I cant wait to see how long it lasts with a top coat .  

I could have gotten more days out of this polish it was day 5 and finally starting to chip and I had some free time while the hubby watched football and played with baby I thought I'd better take advantage and change it up. But so far I defiantly recommend this polish.

available at  Sephora 

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