tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80484927287328199332024-02-07T08:12:02.529-05:00The Kitchen, the Closet and the Laboratory...Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-80226855836510791852011-07-02T20:20:00.003-04:002011-07-02T20:24:37.272-04:00SITE MOVINGI have decided to move the blog to a different account. Please take a look at the previous post (July 2nd) and then visit me at my new home: <a href="http://grace-ms.blogspot.com/">http://grace-ms.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />Hope to see and hear from you there!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-30520230380928065402011-07-02T19:27:00.005-04:002011-07-02T20:23:54.500-04:00It's been awhile...are you still there?<div style="text-align: center;">Hello! Long time no see! I'm not too sure if anybody still reads my blog anymore, especially since I haven't had proper time to devote to this blog. Since I last posted, a lot has happened. Here's a brief update:<br /><br />I'm still in graduate school, but now I'm a doctorate student! I officially defended my Masters of Science thesis and degree (I can now put Grace, MS), passed my doctorate preliminary exams, and I am presenting at an international conference later this summer (which I am extremely nervous about since public speaking wigs me out)! I have also gotten into photography as a hobby after buying a DSLR camera as a reward for myself after my MS degree. Hopefully with this new camera, I can take tons of nice pictures of my nails :)<br /><br />Unfortunately at the moment, my nails are in a very sad shape since they've been neglected. I resorted to the Sally Hansen nail stickers for a few weeks, and my nails haven't stopped peeling since. (refer to figure 1)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHOAhh8qHVv0Zy4RUK-piJgfCYZJCV_zkna5BMA9gA4crss1VvoNF0JpwxUixC1H7H_y63bu3oVjK720_MDISIZtPyLaHSUWKLxXhMe2CJIjinmvgx_tgRWAB2FWqMeoMG9QvWaWzL90V/s1600/IMG_3210resized.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHOAhh8qHVv0Zy4RUK-piJgfCYZJCV_zkna5BMA9gA4crss1VvoNF0JpwxUixC1H7H_y63bu3oVjK720_MDISIZtPyLaHSUWKLxXhMe2CJIjinmvgx_tgRWAB2FWqMeoMG9QvWaWzL90V/s320/IMG_3210resized.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624905245711359986" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Figure 1: State of Grace's Nails<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />So what does this mean for my blog? I hope to return to posting as soon as I can, but I have decided I might need to clear out the closet yet again of old nail polishes that I never use anymore. Would anybody be interested? Please comment at my new site: <a href="http://grace-ms.blogspot.com">http://grace-ms.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />See you soon!<br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-49141904477945486602010-10-09T21:14:00.005-04:002010-10-10T18:51:33.572-04:00Pampering to destress<div style="text-align: center;">Hello! It's been a very stressful semester so far, but one of the things that I have been doing to de-stress is splurging on a few limited edition polishes. This post is mainly on NARS Zulu..and what I have done with it :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDUU0Ee_t_0yDb8m3TO-5ADCZfq-cjjDMuec9B-TCqH-HRcmvqy3zxiImAyImkQZFt_xLqlRs5mDVNiO3A4NhLk8RLs3vE3tfDQkNvy0SRIlPct6Ytk_yDIicBgf2uhTaODYDXHDnMyd3/s1600/DSCN8932+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDUU0Ee_t_0yDb8m3TO-5ADCZfq-cjjDMuec9B-TCqH-HRcmvqy3zxiImAyImkQZFt_xLqlRs5mDVNiO3A4NhLk8RLs3vE3tfDQkNvy0SRIlPct6Ytk_yDIicBgf2uhTaODYDXHDnMyd3/s320/DSCN8932+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526219785720808946" border="0" /></a><br />When I found out NARS Zulu was being re-released, I knew I had to have it. And to make it a little more special, I topped it off with some Rococo Gold Leaf Lacquer.<br /><br />And since I was at the mall, I decided to pick up the MAC Disney Villains Maleficient nail polishes. Here is Zulu with MAC Mean & Green painted diagonally. The ring finger has a bit of the gold flakes on it too ( I couldn't resist)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaCOXdmjE99gVtjUmDd9YI6-w2KOHW5TvQqDLDmmjyDXiNK7qzp1gA7g8FGfSNsnBfNDICpm6rBN7s7rDlAW5it_62I1wzcGVh9ooosXiBdZPcnvxGyn9n93eudjbDgIJHRhRzCluiirO/s1600/DSCN8959+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaCOXdmjE99gVtjUmDd9YI6-w2KOHW5TvQqDLDmmjyDXiNK7qzp1gA7g8FGfSNsnBfNDICpm6rBN7s7rDlAW5it_62I1wzcGVh9ooosXiBdZPcnvxGyn9n93eudjbDgIJHRhRzCluiirO/s320/DSCN8959+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526221095349918946" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In other news, the NC State Fair is coming up next week. Time to bulk up those arm muscles and scoop tons of ice cream!<br /><br />...now back to writing :(<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Oh, and GO GREEN!! Victory for MSU!! :)</span></span><br />(I think my green & white toes with the Spartan logo are good luck )<br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-3407289349942790182010-08-15T15:29:00.007-04:002010-08-15T15:55:53.620-04:00Unattainable no more!<div style="text-align: center;">Since I heard about magnetic nail polish, I have been on the hunt for these little guys. It was no surprise that the one I wanted the most would be a blue one, since that is my favorite color. Unfortunately, the only one ever made (to my knowledge) was a limited edition UK exclusive. I thought I would never get my hands on this little bottle of Lancome Le Magnetique- Blue Enigma. Miraculously, I had the opportunity to buy this little guy (off the bay of evil), and those last few seconds of the auction were the most nerve racking.<br /><br />So without saying anything else, the hunt for my biggest lemming to date has ended. Observe...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc42pgmYpxZfXx-6ZnF4YU8xTJNWvwv6Ro4v6_59A-DcM7xlr78igZvluFm_RbF8qfDLnJRAr9fy-SAqNp-Z1v1o6NDMZIoRUO8M09HpeAUjeQb2vVwwehCOLwbSO_DrM84oOnWFcCDN36/s1600/DSCN8684+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc42pgmYpxZfXx-6ZnF4YU8xTJNWvwv6Ro4v6_59A-DcM7xlr78igZvluFm_RbF8qfDLnJRAr9fy-SAqNp-Z1v1o6NDMZIoRUO8M09HpeAUjeQb2vVwwehCOLwbSO_DrM84oOnWFcCDN36/s320/DSCN8684+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505721932734345586" border="0" /></a><br />The anticipation builds up....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDaTXj1r-sVWk_rOLX1jzM1J8FzvgQmhTp5jyDJ_0J_SK8qPN6VAlVT8YPt5eokGuUKy1AaMw61vSM34v5Fk9X6Pon_aCyA6yO0dGWyewaoWhb8pgJFSbfvCMdRquOW9IzSTytboIWZtx/s1600/DSCN8685+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDaTXj1r-sVWk_rOLX1jzM1J8FzvgQmhTp5jyDJ_0J_SK8qPN6VAlVT8YPt5eokGuUKy1AaMw61vSM34v5Fk9X6Pon_aCyA6yO0dGWyewaoWhb8pgJFSbfvCMdRquOW9IzSTytboIWZtx/s320/DSCN8685+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505721931647784930" border="0" /></a><br />The little magnet that comes with my most prized <span style="font-weight: bold;">5ml liquid</span>...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJIMFZ009-KH3WfKbYdoYlY8wLVbSfDBDk-33tKaokdjATPIX0TmRCZ5mq2MBKRF11fYbY1Tyo5bZEc34h6ePnABlQR8TYN4Mv_y_sUdSTcyHoKIYrdBCQQ2B68UCN6wWTsItIFmAF3yW/s1600/DSCN8692+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJIMFZ009-KH3WfKbYdoYlY8wLVbSfDBDk-33tKaokdjATPIX0TmRCZ5mq2MBKRF11fYbY1Tyo5bZEc34h6ePnABlQR8TYN4Mv_y_sUdSTcyHoKIYrdBCQQ2B68UCN6wWTsItIFmAF3yW/s320/DSCN8692+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505721936304753890" border="0" /></a><br />Ta-da!! Lancome Le Magnetique- Blue Enigma, 2 coats in natural light<br />I only painted 3 fingers just because it is such a little volume, and I want to save it for special occasions only.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0WvUauut1EanJ_16iop_qiNJzSjlbqWSwDNf3t_jMli8ecppk0xSfYOesXC0hMmardSzhMPVsM6WSUG1YiLMemHLi7hStNBJL6u80dBkcNEJ8gb7T2o2JLBTZ-8dgw0ySIq9xmZ8ozvwH/s1600/DSCN8693+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0WvUauut1EanJ_16iop_qiNJzSjlbqWSwDNf3t_jMli8ecppk0xSfYOesXC0hMmardSzhMPVsM6WSUG1YiLMemHLi7hStNBJL6u80dBkcNEJ8gb7T2o2JLBTZ-8dgw0ySIq9xmZ8ozvwH/s320/DSCN8693+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505721943481502226" border="0" /></a><br />(with flash)<br />Now that I have this little gem, I feel "complete"...until the next lemming. The application was typical of magnetic nail polishes, and the blue color is gorgeous and has a slight green tinge and purple glitter in it (which is hard to see in pictures). I really wish they would make more of these truly unique polishes in all sorts of colors...but until then, I will have to be satisfied with the ones I do own.<br /><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-77267611662622674402010-08-06T17:01:00.002-04:002010-08-06T17:05:46.055-04:00brief updateI just got back from a conference across the country and while I was away, I received my biggest lemming of all time in the mail!!!! I'm sooo excited to try it out, but I have other more important things to do than paint my nails (for instance moving everything in one day). When things calm down, I will resume posting to this blog.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone that participated in helping me clean out my nail polish collection!!! I hope you all enjoy the polishes!!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-35834491686400708402010-04-27T22:02:00.002-04:002010-04-27T22:13:34.111-04:00It's been forever...The semester is quickly coming to an end, and I apologize for the severe lack of posts. I haven't painted my nails much this semester, but I just wanted to quickly check in to say that in the next few weeks, I need to get rid of most of my nail polish collection (yup, another blog sale but this time everything must go!!) So stay tuned...Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-69375888931218328282010-01-17T18:14:00.003-05:002010-01-17T18:58:32.822-05:00Taupe/Mushroomy color comparison<div style="text-align: center;">Long time no see! Since the beginning of the year, I have been sick and in no mood to paint my nails. I am finally getting over my sniffles, so I decided to do a comparison of some of the taupes/mushroomy/nude colors I recently acquired.<br /><br />From left to right (pointer to pinky), I painted OPI You Don't Know Jacques!, Chanel Particuliere, Rescue Beauty Lounge Grunge, Rescue Beauty Lounge Opaque Nude.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvo8GKLgwnYAWYLT5B38H_M-ShsWOXCwV3wxy3tiFK-zlN1l1kLBf2RfcobNr8ybuVEk-E9hDl3giWKREulLCEpUjQvfL1v-WPwPOxPETcTUIjxEl16mdd4CguHkl8K4i_OyiZlcr9fWP/s1600-h/DSCN6877.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvo8GKLgwnYAWYLT5B38H_M-ShsWOXCwV3wxy3tiFK-zlN1l1kLBf2RfcobNr8ybuVEk-E9hDl3giWKREulLCEpUjQvfL1v-WPwPOxPETcTUIjxEl16mdd4CguHkl8K4i_OyiZlcr9fWP/s320/DSCN6877.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427851419548432834" border="0" /></a><br />If you follow my blog, you have probably seen the OPI YDKJ many times, but since it seemed similar to the new Chanel, I couldn't resist doing a comparison. I also purchased a bunch of RBL nail polishes during the 50% off sale in December, so I will probably be posting more pictures of those in the near future. As you can see, the Chanel is a tad bit lighter than the OPI, and a tinge more brown. RBL Opaque Nude is my current favorite nude polish to wear to work/school. Speaking of which, this semester is crazy busy so I don't know how much attention I will be able to devote to blogging and nail polish. However I did make two little hauls recently so hopefully I get a chance to post those soon.<br /><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-20602253812937640712010-01-01T00:00:00.001-05:002010-01-01T00:00:06.916-05:00***TOP 20: #1!!!!!*** Happy New Year!!!<div style="text-align: center;">HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Wow, it's 2010!! Another year gone by, and new resolutions to be made. I think my resolution this year is to not spend an uncanny amount of money on nail polish...and then the usual resolutions to be healthier and lose some weight. What are your New Year's resolutions?<br /><br />So after a long wait, I bring you my number 1 nail polish of 2009. You have probably guessed it is.... *drum roll please*<br /><br />Essie Starry Starry Night.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhrsLKh3vRtJSU-fj1Hkbtq0aFbNNJDhKDCqb7eCxpfdUe5AW4Em2z6bVxq3IOSJu1E2J0WUaxnLpsSPO96WZzkY2bGRzXkPOloWcM8MLi1bSiYbPQFZVw8qH61eEAcTqr4026YL44MIM/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhrsLKh3vRtJSU-fj1Hkbtq0aFbNNJDhKDCqb7eCxpfdUe5AW4Em2z6bVxq3IOSJu1E2J0WUaxnLpsSPO96WZzkY2bGRzXkPOloWcM8MLi1bSiYbPQFZVw8qH61eEAcTqr4026YL44MIM/s320/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415925110700175634" border="0" /></a><br />(with flash)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBU_fxo9V_zjHFDLXDaKMq3333nbqncOX0bRctv0mMZiRhyIntgJTLHLONy7kj91dFpFaNMGDZwVRZN8JJ1LOp7_QSAMVEB1wOBtj1m9MO1lV_l9kffyWY74oz_isuTDK_JCeg_FFehSUY/s1600-h/1.2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBU_fxo9V_zjHFDLXDaKMq3333nbqncOX0bRctv0mMZiRhyIntgJTLHLONy7kj91dFpFaNMGDZwVRZN8JJ1LOp7_QSAMVEB1wOBtj1m9MO1lV_l9kffyWY74oz_isuTDK_JCeg_FFehSUY/s320/1.2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415925104832971730" border="0" /></a><br />(without flash)<br /><br />I think this polish is perfect for a New Year's Celebration at midnight. The depth of the jelly with silver glitter make this a truly mesmerizing polish. It really does look like the night sky when you're out in the middle of rural America...away from the city and suburbs.<br /><br /> After all the trouble and heartache I went through to get this polish, it was all worth it. :)<br /><br />So that concludes my 20 polishes of 2009...I'm excited to see what polishes are in store for 2010. It seemed that mint green was the trend of 2009...I wonder what it will be for 2010?<br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-87661001777066316392009-12-31T00:00:00.001-05:002009-12-31T00:00:05.645-05:00Top 20: #2<div style="text-align: center;">Number 2 on my countdown is....Ruby & Millie 720C. Oh yes, it's a close dupe for NARS Zulu and I was soo excited to receive this in a swap. I don't even think this needs any other comments, it's that gorgeous. *sigh* The perfect black jelly green. Isn't it pretty?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmeEY-6aqjcORVrdSMmaofYG3PVPcWMrr9OpNBWuFpouNF_0XFTQiUmhnzhn_RSNQYNqiB_2IarR-qDWkgkmIdNYB_zL3cghbcEnTtGglfCZf1Fygz6ANEVE-1AgR0d8MsD1F4xCqqdDFw/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmeEY-6aqjcORVrdSMmaofYG3PVPcWMrr9OpNBWuFpouNF_0XFTQiUmhnzhn_RSNQYNqiB_2IarR-qDWkgkmIdNYB_zL3cghbcEnTtGglfCZf1Fygz6ANEVE-1AgR0d8MsD1F4xCqqdDFw/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415923364473085698" border="0" /></a><br />Well, stay safe tonight as you celebrate the coming of a new year!!<br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-52626252621893135062009-12-30T00:00:00.001-05:002009-12-30T00:00:04.318-05:00Top 20: #3<div style="text-align: center;">Woo-hoo! Top 3!! My number 3 is a deep, dark blue jelly: NARS Midnight Express. The flash kind of makes it look a bit streaky, but in person you can't even see the streaks. This is with 2 coats, by the way. The 2nd picture is without flash. This polish is such a rich, true dark blue...with a hint of barely there shimmer that is mostly nonexistent. You can kind of see this shimmer on the brush, but it disappears once on the nail. I kind of wonder if this is the blue version of NARS Zulu...it doesn't look like it in the pictures, but it is really a dark, almost black, blue jelly.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLM50FugRpey4sDotDHyP_OfOC1SVuI-aGT_Y9yjfIQ6C34L1kPgV7czUmSUXMu-kGhFdH1MdGc9DqS5JbIJmKtYKNOrOhynS77mHWubbEpuxfcnlk_1J-iCI9X2LvLZfkzxsm6AoT2lP1/s1600-h/DSCN6586+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLM50FugRpey4sDotDHyP_OfOC1SVuI-aGT_Y9yjfIQ6C34L1kPgV7czUmSUXMu-kGhFdH1MdGc9DqS5JbIJmKtYKNOrOhynS77mHWubbEpuxfcnlk_1J-iCI9X2LvLZfkzxsm6AoT2lP1/s320/DSCN6586+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415933737039062130" border="0" /></a><br />(with flash)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5na2PyvINwr-DQzoEcISm7UjoYFZCUT7vAZimh6Mfeqmfl97v9xf51iCsFMHYa2i3aIRHO3CHH-2kTVMMxEHuwih3Hr66X2Wh45GNFJJD0xjuMk9BIMIepO4KlUS4J-Hq3YaPTtBVpuBd/s1600-h/DSCN6579+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5na2PyvINwr-DQzoEcISm7UjoYFZCUT7vAZimh6Mfeqmfl97v9xf51iCsFMHYa2i3aIRHO3CHH-2kTVMMxEHuwih3Hr66X2Wh45GNFJJD0xjuMk9BIMIepO4KlUS4J-Hq3YaPTtBVpuBd/s320/DSCN6579+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415933732002921874" border="0" /></a><br />(without flash)<br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-11337096007976767222009-12-29T00:00:00.001-05:002009-12-29T00:00:02.161-05:00Top 20: #4<div style="text-align: center;">I can't talk about Seasonal Peach without mentioning its buddy, Peppermint Patti. Well my number 4 on the countdown is MAC- Peppermint Patti. Boy did this one give me a run for my money...and tons of headaches. I absolutely adore this color and at one point, I had a few of these babies...which all found nice homes, save for one. I'm still upset over the fact my backup of this polish got swaplifted from me. :( Oh well, such is life. Well, this one isn't as streaky as Seasonal Peach, but it still requires 2 coats to make it opaque. It is definitely the favorite mint green in my collection, and I use it very sparingly.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLl_QpQGeJFLOlraNJDKObPHQ3gftMzMdJE4Vefz9Mb2VwJgZrD8VgYXuv-gNEh5xUgHMR_oRvDoTipe4S1jjewG3D8GL6viSB6KRcWrPjgS4nSvIvlyaE3n5xW7EMRz6hTclL-zEjBDTw/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLl_QpQGeJFLOlraNJDKObPHQ3gftMzMdJE4Vefz9Mb2VwJgZrD8VgYXuv-gNEh5xUgHMR_oRvDoTipe4S1jjewG3D8GL6viSB6KRcWrPjgS4nSvIvlyaE3n5xW7EMRz6hTclL-zEjBDTw/s320/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415921260964665682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-87779616508524522592009-12-28T00:00:00.000-05:002009-12-28T00:00:02.506-05:00Top 20: #5<div style="text-align: center;">What would my top 5 be without the polish that started it all? About a year ago, I managed to get my little paws on this one. I saw this polish on MAC's website probably in November (way after it was no longer available). I saw the promo pictures of it and I had to have it. So I went hunting in all the department stores seeing if they had any left over from the collection. During my after Christmas shopping back home, I managed to find this at one of the counters in Nordstrom. I was soo happy to finally have it, but in mental shock after spending $11 dollars on this baby. Now that I look back on it, I have to laugh and think...oh how times have changed. So my number 5 is MAC Seasonal Peach. This color was re-released this past spring with another hard to find nail polish: Peppermint Patti. Seasonal Peach has some issues with application. It is quite streaky but man, I love this color and it is totally worth the extra coat (3 coats total) to get this color.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VGkNtXmZ7F30rLf_qUImCvmx-B-agSK0tlwBy8B4i5dyA2X0nJnTCqc2pz_lfQJ4dQ7k7W5SW_LOPx5vC58yFnJ5-UzvgiJLa6Bn60K_1jehCK3qSJURVxtyH8jMTfAMut94PixvrAfN/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VGkNtXmZ7F30rLf_qUImCvmx-B-agSK0tlwBy8B4i5dyA2X0nJnTCqc2pz_lfQJ4dQ7k7W5SW_LOPx5vC58yFnJ5-UzvgiJLa6Bn60K_1jehCK3qSJURVxtyH8jMTfAMut94PixvrAfN/s320/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415919179374964530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-85796417111005265872009-12-27T00:00:00.000-05:002009-12-27T00:00:02.157-05:00Top 20: #6<div style="text-align: center;">If there was one word to describe me (aside from the usual descriptors), I would have to say nerdy. I am a science nerd at heart, and when I heard about magnetic nail polish...well I was hooked. The first polish that spurred my obsession is in my top 5, but these magnetic polishes really drove me to start hunting down polishes. I was in a mad obsession trying to find the Lancome Le Magnetique and in doing so, managed to also get a few of the L'Oreal Star Magnets.<br /><br />Of all of the magnetic nail polishes I currently own, this one is by far my favorite. The number 6 spot goes to L'Oreal Star Magnet- Copper. Reason why this one beat out the others? It is because it has a unique duochromeness about it, much like how a copper penny tarnishes. It was a bit hard to capture on camera, but in person it is truly spectacular. I wish more of these magnetic nail polishes would be easily accessible, especially if it came in a blue or green! I still can't seem to get my hands on the Lancome Bleu Enigma :(<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vFZ0AiIKoQywnX2HI_ZRlUt_p4asZUOkJfSDTas0B37rOEEe2AhGcTB3JR-E0EkdU81tmkzNcSu07QMzC1luOU_UxPds7GywB7KnaD4JXBIphLw454_gEWGuurdRUnNXRtWGwAP4uTXr/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vFZ0AiIKoQywnX2HI_ZRlUt_p4asZUOkJfSDTas0B37rOEEe2AhGcTB3JR-E0EkdU81tmkzNcSu07QMzC1luOU_UxPds7GywB7KnaD4JXBIphLw454_gEWGuurdRUnNXRtWGwAP4uTXr/s320/6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415916959719697970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-31508345843229295832009-12-26T00:00:00.000-05:002009-12-26T00:00:04.009-05:00Top 20: #7<div style="text-align: center;">How many of you are going out to brave the crowds to go after Christmas shopping? I know I am, especially with so many shopping malls around and people watching to do, and let's not forget the crazy crowds and lines...<br />Well, seeing as I am far away from my extensive collection, I can only wish I had this polish with me. If there is one RBL polish I have consistently turned to to make me feel better, it is Purple Haze (my number 7 on the countdown). Something about this color just cheers me up, even though purple is far from one of my favorite colors. Easy application and it makes me happy as a kid when I have this color on. What's not to love?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IdTfGGS1fM7LaczFEsphebk6Z6T9bmbzIJJtk_OLi3kKc7rOqK_OyzKcJOqza52eIZrcTjmyhZc8F5zAOgwylZidQc3yNEmkwgJJ2jV71151u_nTDbBD3hB9zcR6uVuDJQCjOAKpoj6Y/s1600-h/7.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IdTfGGS1fM7LaczFEsphebk6Z6T9bmbzIJJtk_OLi3kKc7rOqK_OyzKcJOqza52eIZrcTjmyhZc8F5zAOgwylZidQc3yNEmkwgJJ2jV71151u_nTDbBD3hB9zcR6uVuDJQCjOAKpoj6Y/s320/7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415915662809652194" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-19731377746706833802009-12-25T00:00:00.002-05:002009-12-25T00:00:06.061-05:00Top 20: #8Merry Christmas!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful and safe holiday season! My number 8 polish is Essie Aruba Blue. Isn't it pretty? I don't usually like frost polishes, but this one has amazing application and I just love the rich, vibrant blue.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbSnMJQEbwskagEiiTpcJjHjijxsIK-xrCAIuzy2m6k68O4TAm97fJ4lt9YD41UCADUMVNzWiFsNiMgVWKQaK5Yg8kMYOdz1ssiOARGLIe1onPDGSEstZSDoqz2OKYuEgm_zv-Yb2hH6c/s1600-h/8.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbSnMJQEbwskagEiiTpcJjHjijxsIK-xrCAIuzy2m6k68O4TAm97fJ4lt9YD41UCADUMVNzWiFsNiMgVWKQaK5Yg8kMYOdz1ssiOARGLIe1onPDGSEstZSDoqz2OKYuEgm_zv-Yb2hH6c/s320/8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415914843183713634" border="0" /></a><br />(with flash)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0nSGol7tdW93X3zwqnYILjO5Qbcu9Xb5Cnw_uY-V1SUVbNRRo1JgWWAWxOOWoCI0M5XArzaZQf4mQkkmjDJDgP80MBRrnjHcuwb6HGuhH9EZ5r8Ax06BD2GjhZBxxfq2fyd8FV0KhHMU/s1600-h/8.2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0nSGol7tdW93X3zwqnYILjO5Qbcu9Xb5Cnw_uY-V1SUVbNRRo1JgWWAWxOOWoCI0M5XArzaZQf4mQkkmjDJDgP80MBRrnjHcuwb6HGuhH9EZ5r8Ax06BD2GjhZBxxfq2fyd8FV0KhHMU/s320/8.2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415918808118288722" border="0" /></a><br />(without flash)<br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-62269709535752913322009-12-24T00:00:00.003-05:002009-12-24T00:00:01.362-05:00Top 20: #9<div style="text-align: center;">It's Christmas Eve...did you get all your holiday shopping done? That means only 9 more days until 2010!! and then a few more days until I am officially a year older. But I digress, I will try to keep these next few posts short and sweet since it is the holidays.<br /><br />Well, in this top 20 countdown, I realized that I love RBL polishes. Number 9 on my list is RBL Starfish Patrick. It has the similar jelly like consistency as Bikini Bottom, but the application of this one is a dream. "opaque" in 2 coats!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQyOkgTuEau6z010iMNlAEur_wBROW4X4YsUxfyTNTxmlusSgyI68yziKKqZBnH00Rr2krAqMpErJMUIN07ASMggpB9onGbuIoFQu_7GTQ5sG0qbqDfXzAnnXpYUCgH1rx5BFYoVuAOdcj/s1600-h/9.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQyOkgTuEau6z010iMNlAEur_wBROW4X4YsUxfyTNTxmlusSgyI68yziKKqZBnH00Rr2krAqMpErJMUIN07ASMggpB9onGbuIoFQu_7GTQ5sG0qbqDfXzAnnXpYUCgH1rx5BFYoVuAOdcj/s320/9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415913374228824658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-32560121087606846692009-12-23T00:00:00.003-05:002009-12-23T00:00:03.107-05:00Top 20: #10<div style="text-align: center;">Whew! Half way there... My #10 polish is Sally Hansen- Garnet Lapis. It is a polish that has a unique duochrome flash about it that makes you want to wave your hand in front of your face like an idiot trying to watch the color change...(not that I will ever admit to doing this). Joking aside, this is truly a unique polish, as are the other Sally Hansen Nail Prisms and it makes me wonder why these were ever taken off the market...or not replaced with something similar in color. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_LvhlyX2gvhHwNbkV-n0__eYYXb6kLLou5kJfwmmiOkLs3Jhnize9bpklEGJKDlDdYt4VaMeCu-jQnf2C-GOYR8Txcc4S7Naqy40OedPTI2N-11o1L8hr0-dY5u4RRI-jzO6eIHv74Pd/s1600-h/10.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_LvhlyX2gvhHwNbkV-n0__eYYXb6kLLou5kJfwmmiOkLs3Jhnize9bpklEGJKDlDdYt4VaMeCu-jQnf2C-GOYR8Txcc4S7Naqy40OedPTI2N-11o1L8hr0-dY5u4RRI-jzO6eIHv74Pd/s320/10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415911825614204514" border="0" /></a><br />(with flash)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXuQnlzYO_5JDKh7BOZ3CiPESmb1x6-GqY6GFTCf0mcB-rDUiJ4RxJcdn-uDksPEkpPOL9DAPMhMMbSt-dtVToy9Ft4JWu8aVAje5P1Vn0010RVikckgDW5txAn1IjmiYg_z5UW1KRqFQa/s1600-h/10.2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXuQnlzYO_5JDKh7BOZ3CiPESmb1x6-GqY6GFTCf0mcB-rDUiJ4RxJcdn-uDksPEkpPOL9DAPMhMMbSt-dtVToy9Ft4JWu8aVAje5P1Vn0010RVikckgDW5txAn1IjmiYg_z5UW1KRqFQa/s320/10.2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415911823811033122" border="0" /></a><br />(without flash) This picture shows the purple/dark blue hues you get at certain angles.<br /><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-7960308124490979882009-12-22T00:00:00.002-05:002009-12-22T00:00:00.794-05:00Top 20: #11<div style="text-align: center;">So today I am actually traveling back home...where the weather is frightful (as in they have at least seen snow this year). I'm sure I will be freezing my butt off, since I am quite used to this 40-60 degrees weather we have been having.<br /><br />Anyways, one of my favorite polishes is RBL's Bikini Bottom. Yes, it's quite sheer...I think this was 3-4 coats, but I absolutely LOVE the way it looks. Light sky blue has been one of my favorite colors since I can remember. This polish has a "squishy" jelly-ish look to it that makes me smile inside. Application isn't the typical flawless, buttery formula typically associated with RBL's, but it is also not the worst polish I have come across. The color and finish are definitely worth it in my opinion.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvzQRM2O4VufrTQqMwkYXjGs1dvjdT9HU-5Yo_ytsaa8FCT6EjLPhT2G2Hkk28Y8DUtYOLUA1yAnBJKx1oUWgHZIbxVm4SHfbfhDg3qCr4K6srh-wSvllFqeC0u0D5fk7Mar-N-mmJTjA/s1600-h/11.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvzQRM2O4VufrTQqMwkYXjGs1dvjdT9HU-5Yo_ytsaa8FCT6EjLPhT2G2Hkk28Y8DUtYOLUA1yAnBJKx1oUWgHZIbxVm4SHfbfhDg3qCr4K6srh-wSvllFqeC0u0D5fk7Mar-N-mmJTjA/s320/11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415910243350707778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-20666265382865232912009-12-21T00:00:00.000-05:002009-12-21T00:00:06.282-05:00Top 20: #12<div style="text-align: center;">Number 12 is a polish that makes walking straight a little difficult. It is Chanel- Holographic. I somehow managed to snag this baby up on Ebay for a "reasonable" price...around $30, much to my relief, even though it is quite a bit of money. It is amazing how this polish sparkles and is opaque in one coat! I haven't had a chance to wear this one more than once, but I'm sure I'll find another special occasion to blind everyone with its sheer awesomeness ;)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJl1Af398jFjC0i9u77_u6vWksQfTyXi53NcwFvhrsaFUcCrqLMFYSaik-wMb8Hv8cT6I2jxSdqwbw-lvZ3jkeylQT8uZF8hkBCwCTlBY01IW09hwLiGTcmA2tg8JEdwCzr3R0DrgBtAb/s1600-h/12.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJl1Af398jFjC0i9u77_u6vWksQfTyXi53NcwFvhrsaFUcCrqLMFYSaik-wMb8Hv8cT6I2jxSdqwbw-lvZ3jkeylQT8uZF8hkBCwCTlBY01IW09hwLiGTcmA2tg8JEdwCzr3R0DrgBtAb/s320/12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415908931140058786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-47867938164800857892009-12-20T00:00:00.000-05:002009-12-20T00:00:00.112-05:00Top 20: #13<div style="text-align: center;">Number 13 is another RBL polish...Teal. It's a bit darker in person than in my picture but I think this shows the pretty blue, with a tinge of green that makes it teal (I'm not making any sense am I?) This one is undoubtly one of my all time favorites, having buttery application and a good color payoff....and I haven't noticed a staining problem. yay!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwteagcQbOxJj26JKkIR4VNS_tlOrb12KptVRKqaiNNe114jC77CqUvXl6Wfpm2xn7pDVAAahOPiaLlZU2YFNgiozGPcq9q9RHCkPf_lMUo-a1IlQsN3EvCuuO7xr5pPXjJAIno-aRw3CN/s1600-h/13.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwteagcQbOxJj26JKkIR4VNS_tlOrb12KptVRKqaiNNe114jC77CqUvXl6Wfpm2xn7pDVAAahOPiaLlZU2YFNgiozGPcq9q9RHCkPf_lMUo-a1IlQsN3EvCuuO7xr5pPXjJAIno-aRw3CN/s320/13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415906649297464338" border="0" /></a><br />(with flash)<br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-84107458249401561132009-12-19T00:00:00.000-05:002009-12-19T00:00:01.510-05:00Top 20: #14<div style="text-align: center;">So have you noticed a trend yet? I have scheduled these posts to be published every day until New Year's...which will be my number one favorite polish of 2009.<br /><br />Anyways, #14 is: OPI You Don't Know Jacques!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAm5ETJrmNgUj-YVKCSCDfaq01Xx5eyILe_27ydK6-gSZtZZg49pZQOfqR7ngtF-FZSHsnqratlTYngbcmJiPSPeRyXhZhYCmXDksTI31Dhf3CwM0WMGTSxdNwxmPkkj9Foro6sybMIXd/s1600-h/14.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAm5ETJrmNgUj-YVKCSCDfaq01Xx5eyILe_27ydK6-gSZtZZg49pZQOfqR7ngtF-FZSHsnqratlTYngbcmJiPSPeRyXhZhYCmXDksTI31Dhf3CwM0WMGTSxdNwxmPkkj9Foro6sybMIXd/s320/14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415905748940445810" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love how this taupe/mushroomy color can look light brown to dark brown just by changing the lighting. It makes me feel uber chic when I wear this one out.<br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-23574605157711603812009-12-18T00:00:00.000-05:002009-12-18T00:00:03.953-05:00Top 20: #15<div style="text-align: center;">My number 15 is none other than Chanel Jade. Its pale mint green, with a hint of green shimmer makes it unique for a Chanel, therefore quite sought after...seeing as how it sells for a fortune on Ebay.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzgXBZoRh-3itIvl95PD9LCPF-3FerRWZxIisg4lBpoiVau8VFxLmYR21wPQ_OSTaw6_geaKdzAp1deKEgLOgWmMREUNXS7KLBndgCcusAPR4NUyyLaTojtrQ1QcTPiqfZ6RYhXKb3Gze/s1600-h/15.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzgXBZoRh-3itIvl95PD9LCPF-3FerRWZxIisg4lBpoiVau8VFxLmYR21wPQ_OSTaw6_geaKdzAp1deKEgLOgWmMREUNXS7KLBndgCcusAPR4NUyyLaTojtrQ1QcTPiqfZ6RYhXKb3Gze/s320/15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415904088184059378" border="0" /></a><br />I sometimes wonder if I should have bought a back up of this polish, as I can definitely see how much I've used so far. This one also applies pretty well and is opaque in 2 coats.<br /><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-5850452853825879842009-12-17T00:00:00.000-05:002009-12-17T00:00:05.420-05:00Top 20: #16<div style="text-align: center;">My number 16 is: Rescue Beauty Lounge- Scrangie. These pictures do not capture the depth and beauty of this polish, which was inspired by Scrangie. In real life, it is a bit darker purple and the greenish blue shimmer gives it the depth of one of those iridescent insect wings. It really is quite mesmerizing watching it flash in the light. I tried to show some of the depth of this polish by using flash and without flash (first and second picture, respectively).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4Zc_RJG-sJNlvywg_Q4eHtpS5sqOq1ssbvgxxmwlznr8SOcjY1KvdgQj695XAdV_pOHgqY0wJjNUrJpNb6zgMi8dbf2_ZANlRSzbokjhfroOAAcDJxf9RYWhq_Ey8FHaKkEOJNpZi4qF/s1600-h/16.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4Zc_RJG-sJNlvywg_Q4eHtpS5sqOq1ssbvgxxmwlznr8SOcjY1KvdgQj695XAdV_pOHgqY0wJjNUrJpNb6zgMi8dbf2_ZANlRSzbokjhfroOAAcDJxf9RYWhq_Ey8FHaKkEOJNpZi4qF/s320/16.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415901766387267138" border="0" /></a><br />(above: with flash)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfdQj1rgzjO53M1GO6U6aR-ZUY4HZ1KCrEkwPyvb0FYbmwt8wSxwC2HpU1H8DRau4t6V8anEfARCqVHddK_6gGC8SE0Q46U__8tO_x4wueZjZD8_-KYA9f3ohyphenhyphenyv_iwEpeyibAgLhClM40/s1600-h/16.2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfdQj1rgzjO53M1GO6U6aR-ZUY4HZ1KCrEkwPyvb0FYbmwt8wSxwC2HpU1H8DRau4t6V8anEfARCqVHddK_6gGC8SE0Q46U__8tO_x4wueZjZD8_-KYA9f3ohyphenhyphenyv_iwEpeyibAgLhClM40/s320/16.2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415901764439965058" border="0" /></a><br />(above: without flash)<br /><br />Application of this one is just as flawless as the usual RBL formula. Pictured is 2 coats.<br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-35236518677648341232009-12-16T13:07:00.004-05:002009-12-16T13:23:11.538-05:00Top 20: #17<div style="text-align: center;">I can't believe it's been so long since I last posted about my top 20! I also can't believe how fast time flies and that Christmas is next week! Anyways, my #17 is China Glaze- Emerald Sparkle.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfuBy1FpXHvae3q8NL0br_V5yr2odXVExoSczVZgALC5IsEDMHqQvYRjN9PcemqN6f7EV9H5581Uf4mTW588gmGNOIxpnXA7fJUHCAiLKgtk2AsnWLMVMloQOohPckp2UZ0NjAvaEBatp/s1600-h/17.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfuBy1FpXHvae3q8NL0br_V5yr2odXVExoSczVZgALC5IsEDMHqQvYRjN9PcemqN6f7EV9H5581Uf4mTW588gmGNOIxpnXA7fJUHCAiLKgtk2AsnWLMVMloQOohPckp2UZ0NjAvaEBatp/s320/17.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415898327312136354" border="0" /></a><br />It's a little hard to see in the picture, but it looks like bright green glitter in a black jelly base. The way it layers on the nail also gives it a certain depth about it. This one is completely unique in my collection and definitely a keeper!<br /><br />I also recently did a NOTD for my department holiday lunch with Emerald Sparkle.<br />I used one of the China Glaze Khromes- 2030 to Konad with.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjUgoWQtg9ZCVilIsn-g6MaNSJYY_sxAaGKG_i5cAXpfQuam6oocI6_eDbGP_z243TIlspneGJdpHghLE3VUtSZVRKUcSBdJbQ2Z9PUBioBbBvdDlUEjRx14wcGkGgtajQh5uMIK6ENNZ/s1600-h/trans+siberian+orchestra+024+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjUgoWQtg9ZCVilIsn-g6MaNSJYY_sxAaGKG_i5cAXpfQuam6oocI6_eDbGP_z243TIlspneGJdpHghLE3VUtSZVRKUcSBdJbQ2Z9PUBioBbBvdDlUEjRx14wcGkGgtajQh5uMIK6ENNZ/s320/trans+siberian+orchestra+024+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415901103707592642" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048492728732819933.post-90981368771920330702009-12-10T20:57:00.004-05:002009-12-11T00:27:22.168-05:00Late Thank You to Mary from Body and Soul<div style="text-align: center;">I've been quite swamped lately with the end of the semester (not to mention all the travelling), but now that I have some free time I wanted to show you what Mary, from <a href="http://www.body-soulbeauty.com/">Body and Sou</a>l sent me as my Secret Santa (Elfster). I got this package a few weeks ago, and I'm embarrassed to say that I completely forgot about posting about it on my blog! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rrjsIkBIQsxp_AETz2fM6Wdg1XGtKnYMBEYn7hgASL_t7MR0nHT4zP8pT6sWQm865gpu2YzmiHrbO2LiSPJ3cRwsK0GU7gYBCuUWL3GYnF__qoulhNvIctRzCEXi2aB6M9fCwaS0_h7a/s1600-h/trans+siberian+orchestra+028.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rrjsIkBIQsxp_AETz2fM6Wdg1XGtKnYMBEYn7hgASL_t7MR0nHT4zP8pT6sWQm865gpu2YzmiHrbO2LiSPJ3cRwsK0GU7gYBCuUWL3GYnF__qoulhNvIctRzCEXi2aB6M9fCwaS0_h7a/s320/trans+siberian+orchestra+028.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413793749624778482" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A few weeks ago, I had just gotten back from NY and I found that a package was waiting for me! I was so excited, and even more so when I saw what was inside. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of nail polish AND CHOCOLATE!!! M&M's and chocolate covered marshmallows...Mmm :) Did you know they make mint chocolate M&M's? I did not, but they are absolutely delicious. Anyways, there was also a tub of Mango Mend, which I had heard about and am excited to try. Then there were polishes from my wishlist, the OPI Merry Midnight and Lippmann Ruby Red Slippers (always can use a backup!). And then to my surprise, she also sent SH Opulent Cloud along with 2 cute Wet n Wild nail polishes and an Orly Smudge Fixer. I wonder if I can use this for gradients... :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so excited to try out all of these polishes and treatments! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you again, Mary!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">You have really brightened my week of finals, esp with all the chocolate :) </div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Holidays Everyone!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664190037630276129noreply@blogger.com2