Nail Polish Change - A Mini Nail Polish Haul

Hey There!

No, you don't see a nail swatch today. That's because I didn't change my polish this week. I know, I know. It's not like me at all. But, in between making sweet potato pies, visiting with family and out of town guests and eating my way through the week, I just didn't have the time! Yep, it's a weak excuse but if you had a bite of my aunt's chocolate cake you would totally understand. Instead I will give you my tiny nail polish haul.

Last week I picked up my holy grail top coat, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri and a Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear polish in Pep-Plum. CVS was having a deal if you purchased $10 in Sally Hansen products, you'd get $4 in CVS bucks. I had 2, $6 CVS bucks so I paid zero dollars for these 2 items and got another $4 to spend later. Sweet! I love Sally Hansen polishes. To me, they rival any of the high end polishes.

Today I took the day off from work and ran around (while you good people were at work) and snatched up Cyber Monday deals...in store. Yes, stores had in store Cyber Monday deals. I picked up quite a few things including L.A. Colors polish in Confetti and Broadway Nails polish in Bloody Lips. I know that the last L.A. Colors polish I wore ended up not being my favorite but I really liked the confetti look. Isn't that pretty? I decided to give them another try. And, I've never owned anything from Broadway Nails, I've seen it in Dollar General and Family Dollar but I've never picked one up before. This pretty red caught my eye, so I thought I'd give it try.

So now you have a sneak peek at what I'll be using this week. I already know what combination I'll be using them in.

You'll have to check back next Monday.

Nail Polish Change - Nail Treatment Week

I decided that this week I'd keep polish free and just treat my finger nails this week. I clipped them down, removing split and jagged ends, and then gave them a little treatment each night (and during the day Friday, Saturday and Sunday). But, don't fret. I did use polish on the toesies!!

So let's start with my finger nail treatment. I've been raving about my Sephora Formula X nail treatment. I did use it but then I picked up 2 new Revlon nail treatment products during my Super Spectacular CVS Spring Clearance Haul (I know. I'm so dramatic!). I picked up the Revlon Cuticle Softener and the Revlon Treat & Boost Nail Treatment. I only used each one twice so I can't really give a full review but so far I'm happy with my purchases. I'll check back in, in a few weeks and let you know.

And to seal the deal, as always, I used my Sally Hansen Insta-Dry Top Coat. Did you not drink the Kool-Aid yet? Are you not onboard the Sally Hansen Insta-Dry train? Then folks, my work here is not done! This is the most amazing discovery in nail polish history. I dare you to tell me anything better. Go ahead, I'll wait. That's what I thought. This stuff is amaze-balls. You need this in your life.

Oh! And on nights that I remember, I use my Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream. I love this stuff. The smell is great and it really does moisturize my cuticles. I just keep forgetting to use it. And, yes it is right next to my bed! Maybe I should make my bed and put this tin on the pillow. Yeahhhhh, no. That's not going to happen. Oh well!

As far as the toesies, I decided to keep it all springy pink and use The Balm Cosmetics Hot Ticket nail polish in Don't Pink and Drive. Don't you love that color? I do. I think it looks darling with my little pink flippy flops. Now, full price for this polish is $10. I got mine during the 50% off sale so I only paid $5. Is it worth it? Let's see, shall we.

The formula is not the best. 1 coat was streaky and 2 coats only helped slightly. I can't tell you about the wear because it's on my toes (and I don't type or do housework with my toes) but I know that it isn't $10 lasting. I'd give it $3.99 lasting. So that means the other color that I purchased from The Bam will be a toes color too, unless I use an overlay of some sort on it.

So now that my fingernails are nice, hydrated and treated, I'll go back to polish this week. What color will I use? Since I'm running low on polish (HA! Had to laugh at my own self!!) I'll have to work really hard to figure something out. Maybe I'll go springy but maybe I'll go spicy because it's starting to get hot outside (just the way I like it).

You'll have to wait until next Monday to find out!!

Or you can cheat and check out Instagram. 

February Faves

Happy March!

Can you believe it?! It's already March 2014! Is this year going to whiz by?

My favorites for February shouldn't really surprise you. I've probably gushed about these products all month. Because these are my loves for the month, I get to be a little dramatic (I know, what's new?).

I can't live without my Philosophy Purity Made Simple facial cleanser. Well, I can, but I don't want to. This stuff is amazing. It cleans off all of my makeup, gently, without burning my eyes or causing my skin to go blotchy. I've tried other cleansers and this one is ... my fave!

I discovered the Sonia Kashuk blush in spice this past month. Wow! Smooth and beautiful. The color is just a perfect match for me. The only time I let it go was when I had to try out new blushes. Otherwise, I was rockin' this!

My Revlon Photoready Bronzer in Bronzed and Chic is so oooh la la. I got so many complements on this bronzer, that I've made it my number one. I've been playing with others that I may have to switch to in the summer but for now, this is the one.

L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Collection Privée in 600 doutzen's nude has been my favorite nail polish this past month. The color is so beautiful. It reminds me of a warm, milky, peppermint cocoa color (what?? I like food so food analogies work for me!!). The formulation isn't A plus but it lasts long enough for my nails to look great!

Big shocker alert! I'm in love with Rimmel London lip liners and lipsticks. There were 2 days out of this month that I didn't use Rimmel London lip liners. And, you know I loved my RL lipsticks. They are so creamy and moist and last such a long time. I was glad Target had them on sale and even gladder that I had coupons.

And, once a week I coated my nails with Sally Hansen Insta-dry Top Coat. If you don't own this, you are making poor life choices (or, you just need to go get a bottle and see if for yourself). It is a wonderful top coat and after 3 - 5 minutes, your nails are dry to the touch. You can even blow your nose after 10 minutes!

So that's my faves for February. Will one of these make it to the March faves? It's possible. But, I have picked up some new stuff.

Stay tuned!