10x10 Nail Lacquer No Use Crying Over Spilled Coffee Fall Collection Swatch and Review

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Today I will be sharing the fall collection from 10x10 Nail Lacquer called No Use Crying Over Spilled Coffee.  The collection name is perfect for these polishes as they have slight "imperfections", which make them different and original.  They will be sold on the 10x10 Nail Lacquer site for $4.50.

Now let's get to some swatches!

All Mixed Up Lacquers Characters of Tim Burton Collection Swatch and Review Part 4

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This is the last installment of the Characters of Tim Burton Collection from All Mixed Up Lacquers.  The Characters of Tim Burton Collection contains 16 glitter toppers and they are all inspired from characters from Tim Burton movies.  My previous posts (first, second, third) all contained an array of beautiful glitter toppers.

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Now let's get to some swatches!

All Mixed Up Lacquers Characters of Tim Burton Collection Swatch and Review Part 3

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Here is the 3rd installment of the entire Characters of Tim Burton Collection from All Mixed Up Lacquers.  The Characters of Tim Burton Collection contains 16 glitter toppers and they are all inspired from characters from Tim Burton movies.  (First and Second Reviews)

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Now let's get to some swatches!

CDB Lacquer Halloween 2015 Collection Swatch and Review

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Today I have the Halloween 2015 Collection from CDB Lacquer.  The Halloween Collection contains 4 glitter crellies/jellies that are perfect for this spooky time of year!  As a reminder, CDB Lacquer products are 5-free, so they don't contain 5 of the harsh chemicals that can found in polish.

Now let's get to some swatches!

All Mixed Up Lacquers Characters of Tim Burton Collection Swatch and Review Part 2

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This is the second part of a four part blog review of the Characters of Tim Burton Collection from All Mixed Up Lacquers (link to first review).  The Characters of Tim Burton Collection contains 16 glitter toppers and they are all inspired from characters from Tim Burton movies.

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Now let's get to some swatches!

All Mixed Up Lacquers Characters of Tim Burton Collection Swatch and Review Part 1

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I will be doing a few blog posts reviewing the entire Characters of Tim Burton Collection from All Mixed Up Lacquers.  The Characters of Tim Burton Collection contains 16 glitter toppers and they are all inspired from characters from Tim Burton movies.

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Now let's get to some swatches!

HPB Presents: Autumn Shimmer Leaves

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Today is something different!  I decided to link up with some other bloggers and we all did out take on Fall/Autumn themed mani!  What I love about this post is that I can really spot light some nail art.

What does Fall/Autumn mean to me?  The first thing that comes to my mind is the leaves changing colors.  It is my favorite thing about Autumn and the one thing I miss, living in the desert.  I wanted to showcase leaves of Autumn.

I started with a base of 2 coats of MTL Creations' Tree Hugger, a milk chocolate brown and I topped it off with Gem Glam Top Coat from Dream Polish and allowed it to dry.

First I painted my skin around my nails with Nail Jewelry Bling Liquid Nail Tape, to make clean up easier.  Then I used some leaf stencils from Nails Redesigned to create the pattern of leaves.  The polishes used were Candy, Lemon Drop and Whisper all from ZR's Polish, which I painted onto a make up sponge.  I then took the sponge and dabbed it over the stencil to create a gradient effect.  Lastly, I added a final top coat of Gem Glam Top Coat from Dream Polish.

I love how the leaves ended up looking.

What is your favorite part of Autumn?

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

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September Mani Of The Month Box Swatch and Review

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Today I have the September Mani Of The Month box which features products from Heather's Hues, Dream Polish and Nails Redesigned.  September's box had the theme of Fall Festival and also had two guest contributors.  Each box features a full size polish, a mini glitter topper and assorted extra glitter all from Heather's Hues, a base coat, top coat in mini size and a nail care item from Dream Polish and an assortment of nail vinyl decals and Swarovski crystals from Nails Redesigned.

This box came with red apple and gold leaf decals, leaf stencils, amber and cranberry rhinestone crystals all from Nails Redesigned, and Gem Stick base coat, Gem Glam top coat and Cuticle oil in the scent of Maple Apple from Dream Polish.  The special guest contributors, Polish TBH and MTK Designs, included a mini.

Now let's get to some swatches!

Girlosity Cosmetics Falling For Autumn Collection Swatch and Review

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Today I have the Falling For Autumn collection from Girlosity Cosmetics.  It consists of 1 glitter bomb and 4 cremes with different finishes (glitter, shimmer, micro flakies).  The Falling For Autumn Collection will be available September 19th and as always her products are 5-free, so they don't contain the 5 harsh chemicals that can be found in polish.

Now let's get to some swatches!

GG Indie Polish Painted Primary Collection Swatch and Review

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Today I have four polishes from GG Indie Polish (GG = Green Glitter) from the Painted Primary Collection.  The Painted Primary Collection includes 3 cremes and 1 glitter topper.  This collection releases September 18th.  GG Indie Polish ships world wide and is 5 free, so they don't contain any of the 5 harsh chemicals that can be found in some polishes.

Photo obtained from Bobbie of GG Indie Polish.

Now let's get to some swatches!

Ellagee Polish Doctor Who (Halloween) Polishes Swatch and Review

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Today I am going to share 2 select polishes that were sent to me from Ellagee Polish.  Ellagee Polish is releasing a Doctor Who inspired collection and 2 of those polishes work great for Halloween!  Now until 10/31/15, every order includes a baggy of bat glitter!  These 2 polishes will be available for purchase 9/12/15.

Now let's get to some swatches!

Born Pretty Store Cuticle Tattoos Review

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Today I will be sharing a product that I received from Born Pretty Store, which is an online store that sells nail art supplies, tools, polish, decals, and even home goods and clothes!  Born Pretty carries affordable products and you can purchase in bulk as well.

The product I am reviewing today is a Sheet Cuticle Tattoo Nail Art Stickers Water Transfer Temporary Decals Lace Flower Patterns (item: 19807). It's a fun way to accentuate your nails and add a little boom-pow to any mani.  They are very easy to apply and work like any temporary tattoo.

1) cut out the image you want
2) remove the plastic film
3) place the image (image down) to your skin (or nail)
4) use a dampened sponge and wet the paper for 15-20 seconds
5) remove paper and the image will be on your skin

The manis below show CDB Lacquer's Dazzling Dreams topped with Gem Glam Top Coat from Dream Polish and the tattoos on 2 accent nails.

To remove the image, nail polish remove works quickly and easily.

Loves:  This product was easy to use and looked great!  I loved how it created a fun new look to a swatch.  Also easy to remove!  There are a few designs to select from on The Born Pretty Store.

Wishes:  I'd love to see other colors (aside from black) offered.

Stay connected:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BornPrettyStore2010
Instagram: @bornprettystore
Store: http://www.bornprettystore.com/
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bornprettystore/

Don't forget to use code: DGJ61 for 10% off any purchase from Born Pretty Store.  All orders are always shipped free, but expect on average 2 1/2 weeks shipping time.

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @beginnails

3 Empties: Electic Girls Nail and Hand Fizzies, Clarisonic Deep Pore Daily Cleanser and Gem Glam Top Coat

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It's another installment of 3 empties, where I review 3 products I have used up and express my opinion on how well they worked, how they smelled, their packaging and if I'd make a repeat purchase.

The first product is my go to top coat from Dream Polish, Gem Glam Top Coat in the scent of Strawberry Champagne.  This scent was in the January Mani of The Month Box.  Gem Glam Top Coat is also 5-free, so it doesn't contain 5 of the harsh chemicals that can be found in polish.

Smell Test:  smells like soft strawberries, not strong, pleasant and light
Feel Test fast drying
Packaging Test:  it was a mini (regular sizes have perfect wide brushes for easy application)
Buy Again:  Of course!  I have a drawer dedicated to Gem Glam Top Coat scents!

The next product I used up was from Eclectic Girls Nail and Hand Fizzy.  I received this Fizzy in a Mani of The Month Box in July.  I believe it was supposed to be in the shape of a star, but when I received mine, it was crumbled.  (But really the shape doesn't matter much to me since the product behaves the same.)

Smell Test:  smelled nice and soothing
Feel or Look Test:  Dissolved quickly, and left my cuticles, nails, hands moisturized, but covered in glitter.
Packaging: It came in an easy to use plastic baggy
Buy Again:  This was my first official mani-soak type product.  I did enjoy it, however I would have to skip on any products that go in water that have glitter in them.  Glitter isn't environmentally friendly to put down the drain.  I'd like to see brands use environmentally friendly products (and if it is environmentally friendly, stating as such).

The last product was a facial cleanser that I bought when my husband gifted me a Clarisonic.  It is Clarisonic Deep Pore Daily Cleanser.  This cleanser worked well but was a little on the harsher side, so I ended up buying a softer brush, because the hard brush with this cleanser combination was too rough on my skin.

Smell Test:  clean, crisp scent, one of my favorite scents for a facial cleanser.  

Feel or Look Test:  I LOVE this facial cleanser.  I am currently trying another, but may go back to this baby.

Packaging: it comes in a 6 fl Oz squeeze tube, easy to flip top.

Buy Again: Yes, unless what I am trying now beats out this cleanser.

Have you tried any of these products?  What are your thoughts?

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

Boii Cosmetics Italian Girl and Australian Girl Swatch and Review

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Today I am sharing 2 polishes from Boii Cosmetics new Fall line called Girls Around The World. Each polish is inspired by a different country.  The entire collection contains 12 polishes.  Boii Cosmetics polishes are 3-free, so they don't contain 3 of the harsh chemicals that can be found in polish.

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Italian Girl, a kelly green shimmer creme.  Formula is absolutely perfection and Italian Girl is a 1-coater!  Yes, that is right, it was completely opaque in 1 coat!  It was hard to capture the color of this polish as my camera kept picking it up more aqua than green.  The macro and brush shot are more color accurate.  Photos show 1 coat with shiny top coat.

Next is Australian Girl (my favorite of the 2), a deep blue shimmer creme.  The formula was like butter and went on smoothly.  It was opaque in just 1 coat.  I love that it applied so perfectly and that it left no streaks (which is common in shimmer polishes).  Photos show 1 coat with shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from www.dreampolish.com

Loves: Formula is fantastic.  They both applied smoothly and were completely opaque in just 1 coat.  I love Italian Girl, the deep blue is soothing and edgy at the same time.  I also love the inspiration of this collection!  And of course it's always a plus when a polish is 3-free.

Wishes: I wouldn't change anything on these 2 polishes.  I look forward to seeing more of this collection.

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

MTL Creations 2015 Fall Collection Swatch and Review

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Today I will be sharing some lovely fall jellies from MTL Creations (My True Love).  MTL Creations is based out of Canada and not only carries 5-free indie nail polish but also carries mani bombs, bath bombs, solid lotion bars, bubble bath solid bars and sugar scrubs in her store.  Need some spa treatment?  Just head to MTL Creation's shop!

Now let's get to some swatches!

Dainty Digits Fab Five Collection Swatch and Review

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Today I'm sharing the Fab Five Collection from Dainty Digits Polish.  The Fab Five Collection is a set of 5 polishes with colors and finishes ready for transitioning into Fall.  Dainty Digits Polish products are 5-free, so they don't contain 5 of the harsh chemicals that can be found in polish.

Now let's get to some swatches!