How To Remove Glitter Nail Polish

We've all worn it & we've all had a hard time removing it from our nails. No matter what you use, cotton balls or squares, it's still a struggle and a mess. The cotton tears and you end up with glitter polish all over your fingers and it doesn't always come all off. 

I will admit, I wish this idea was mine but it wasn't. I saw it on a youtube video and I was just so blown away by it when I tried it and it worked.

Materials needed:
Nail Polish remover
Cotton balls/squares
Foil

Steps:
1. If you're using cottons squares cut it in half. 

2. Cut up some squares of foil. These will be wrapped around your finger. They will hold the cotton over your nail. The polish remover soaks through the glitter polish. 

3. Grab your cotton and pour some polish remover on it. 

4. Place cotton over nail.

5. Grab foil square and wrap it around your finger. Fold any excess over your finger.

6. Do this to all nails, leave on for about 2 minutes. 

7. Unwrap foil and wipe the cotton off your nail. 

Keep in mind, there might be some polish on the edge of your nail, near your cuticles. Just grab a clean cotton pour some polish remover and clean it up. It will be very fast and easy since it was soaking in polish remover for 2 minutes.

Below are 2 pictures. 

The first picture is of my entire right hand, each finger soaking.

The second picture is showing the cotton with the glitter nail polish 99.9% off of my nail. You can see there is some glitter polish left over around the edges. I took a clean cotton with polish remover and cleaned it up with 1 swipe.

I know, it looks ridiculous. LOL

Glitter polish is virtually gone. 1 swipe with a clean cotton soaked with polish remover cleaned up the edges.

I hope you enjoyed this blog very much. If you have any questions at all, leave them in the comment section below.

Love Always,

I'm Back

I realize I have been on a hiatus for a few months. Reason being, my grandmother passed away back in November and I just didn't feel up to blogging or vlogging very much.
I haven't been doing much these past few months other than relaxing, spending time with my family and friends and doing some shopping. I haven't really bought any new makeup products either. I did buy a new bronzer by Nars and a new lipstick by MAC, but that's about it. I've been buying mostly LUSH products. I am obsessed with their products! They leave my skin unbelievably soft. Oh, I have bought several new nail polishes. I'll write a blog about all the new shades I've bought.

Well this was just an update blog. I'm going to start doing some review blogs on some products I have purchased from LUSH. 

Much Love,

MAC Dazzlesphere Collection Holiday 2011

Dazzlesphere will dazzle us on November 10, 2011

Dazzlesphere consists of mini kits packaged in clear, couture-future ornaments. Mini Gloss Kits are in COral, Pink & Neutral. Mini Eye Kits feature four stackable crushed metallics in Smokey Blue, Plum & Smokey Berry. Mistetoe is mandatory with the Petite Nail lacquer Ornament, housing four little Nail Lacquers.

Mini Nail Lacquer Kit $25.00 (Limited Edition)

Dark Angel - Green

Style Tip - Soft pink nude

Much Adored - Sheer white pink with pearl

Mistletoe - Pale gold

Dazzlesphere! Smokey Berry Crushed Metallic Pigment Kit $32.50 

(Limited Edition)

Pearl - Pearl

Rose Light - Rose

Spicy Smoke - Dark strawberry

Roasted Chestnut - Deep chocolate with gold pearl

Dazzlesphere! Smokey Blue Crushed Metallic Pigment Kit $32.50 

(Limited Edition)

White as Snow - Snowy white

Silver Sleet - Medium grey

Wintersky - Purple blue

Dark Moon - Charcoal

Dazzlesphere! Smokey Plum Crushed Metallic Pigment Kit $32.50

(Limited Edition)

Light Violet - Pale violet

Grape - Purple

Seasonally Cool Sparkle - Taupe

Misty - Silver

Dazzlesphere! Neutral Mini Gloss Kit $32.50 (Limited Edition)

Bare Necessity - Caramel spricot with red and gold pearlized pigments Dazzleglass (Permanent)

Get Rich Quick - Warm yellow brown Dazzleglass (Permanent)

Boy Bait - Light neutral beige with pearl Cremesheen Glass (Permanent)

Over Indulgence - Neutral brown Cremesheen Glass (Permanent)

Dazzlesphere! Coral Mini Gloss Kit $32.50 (Limited Edition)

Phiff! - Yellow pink with red and sapphire pearl Dazzleglass (Repromote)

Eurobeat - Peach coral with gold pearl Dazzleglass (Repromote)

On The Scene - Light coral beige Cremesheen glass (Repromote)

Richer, Lusher - Peach coral Cremesheen Glass (Permanent)

 

Dazzlesphere! Pink Mini Gloss Kit $32.50 (Limited Edition)

Rags to Riches - Plummy pink with red pearlized pigments Dazzleglass (Permanent)

Like Venus - Clean light bubblegum pink with red pearl Dazzleglass (Permanent)

Fashion Scoop - Clear pink Cremesheen Glass (Permanent)

Remember, even though certain collections may feature some permanent items such as the last lip kit I mentioned in this blog where every lip product is in the permanent line, it is the ball decoration it comes in and the white cap as opposed to the black cap that makes it Limited Edition. Keep in mind as well that they may be much smaller than the regular size. I really wish MAC wouldn't feature so many permanent products in Limited Edition packaging. It's honestly not worth the price hike. 

I hope you enjoyed this blog. Remember to leave your comments & questions below.

Love Always,

China Glaze Let It Snow Collection Holiday 2011

This is the first time I am posting about nail polish. Which is weird seeing as how I love nail polish a lot. So here it goes.

Spend the holidays in style with the new Let It Snow collection from China Glaze! Introducing 12 festive shades sure to get anyone in the holiday spirit this season. Specifically created with wintery season in mind, Let It Snow will have even the biggest Grinch feeling jolly all winter long. Not only a must have for a holiday manicure and pedicure, Let It Snow is available in 12 seasonal inspired gift sets perfect for stocking stuffers, Hanukkah gifts, Secret Santa, co-workers, and teacher's gift. China Glaze Let It Snow collection will be available at fine salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide!

~Poinsettia - Ruby red creme inspired by the traditional holiday plant.

~Ring In The Red - No holiday season would be exct without this glittering red polish for holiday gatherings.

~Winter Berry - Creamy, cranberry-red perfect for supping hot cocoa by the fire.

~Velvet Bow - Rich red creme color inspired by your favorite red wine.

~Glittering Garland - A dazzling glittery green to match the holiday greens of pine trees, garland & mistletoe.

~Holly-Day - Looking for a bold color without the glitz? Holly-Day is a rich hunter green without the sparkle.

~Cahmpagne Bubbles - Sophisticated gold metallic with a golden shimmer.

~Twinle Lights - A mix of glittery shades to emblemize twinling tree lights.

~Snow Globe - Frosty white polish with flecks of snowy color.

~Icicle - Smooth silver shimmer with a hint of flash & ice.

~Tinsel Town - Bold silver, metallic glitter & the perfect match for a sparkling night on the town.

~Blue Year's Ever - Ring in the New Year with this lustrous, shimmering blue.

Gift Sets

Carry Me Away For The Holidays includes: Tinsel Town, Poinsettia, Velvet Bow & Icicle.

Belle Of The Ball includes Champagne Bubbles & Tinsel Town with a Festive Ornament.

Holly Bear-y includes Holly-Day &Winter Berry with "Holly Bear" Plush.

Berry Sweet includes Velvey Bow & Ring In The Red with a Holiday Berry Moisturizing Lotion.

Holiday Spirits includes Icicle, Champagne Bubbles & Glittering Garland with a Pewter Bottle Stopper.

Let It Snow includes Blue Year's Eve & Snow Globe with a mini Snow Globe.

Seasonal Sparkles includes Poinsettia, Twinkle Lights & Holly-Day.

Deck The Halls includes Glittering Garland & Champagne Bubbles with Limited Edition Holiday Berry Cuticle Oil.

Baby, It's Cold Outside include Icicle, Blue Year's Eve & Poinsettia with fingerless Gloves.

Meet Me Under The Mistletoe includes Ring In The Red, Velvet Bow & Glittering Garland with lip lacquer.

Winter Ice includes Blue Year's Eve, Tinsel Town, Icicle & Snow Globe with a Snowflake charm necklace.

Santa's Little Helpers includes Ring In The Red, Holly-Day, Twinkle Lights & Velvet Bow.

I love these colors & especially the gift sets. I am looking forward to getting some of these colors. These are scheduled to release sometime in October/November. 

Love Always,

Tips for Beautiful Summer Feet

Pedicure Medical Alert: If you have diabetes or poor circulation in your feet, consult a podiatrist so they can recommend a customized pedicure that both you and your salon can follow for optimal foot health.

Pedicure Do's:

• Schedule your pedicure first thing in the morning. Salon foot baths are typically cleanest earlier in the day. If you're not a morning person, make sure that the salon filters and cleans the foot bath between clients.
• Bring your own pedicure utensils to the salon. Bacteria and fungus can move easily from one person to the next if the salon doesn't use proper sterilization techniques.
• When eliminating thick, dead skin build-up, also known as calluses, on the heel, ball and sides of the feet, use a pumice stone, foot file or exfoliating scrub. Soak feet in warm water for at least five minutes then use the stone, scrub or foot file to gently smooth calluses and other rough patches.
• Use a toenail clipper with a straight edge to ensure your toenail is cut straight across. Other tools like manicure scissors or fingernail clippers increase the risk of ingrown toenails because of the small, curved shape. If you have a tendency to develop ingrown toenails see a podiatrist. (I use to cut my own toenails with the curved nail clippers when I was younger, I use to develop some horrible ingrown toenails and as a result of this I had to have the roots of the sides of my nails killed. On one toenail, it looks deformed and ugly so please be careful how you cut your toenails).
• To smooth nail edges, use an emery board. File lightly in one direction without using too much pressure, being sure not to scrape the nail's surface.
• Gently run a wooden or rubber nanicure stick under your nails to keep them clean. This helps remove the dirt and build-up you may not be able to see.
• Maintain the proper moisture balance of your feet's skin by applying emollient-enriched moisturizer to keep soles soft.
• Use a rubber cuticle pusher or manicure stick to gently push back cuticles.
• If your toenails are healthy, use nail polish to pain toenails. Make sure to remove polish regularly using non-acetone nail polish remover.

Pedicure Don'ts:

• Don't shave your legs before receiving a pedicure. Freshly shaven legs or small cuts on your legs may allow bacteria to enter.
• Don't use the same tools for both a pedicure and a manicure. Bacteria and fungus can transfer between fingers and toes.
• Don't allow technicians to use a foot razor to remove dead skin. Using a razor can result in permanent damage if used incorrectly and can easily cause infection if too much skin is removed.
• Don't round the edges of your toenails. This type of shape increases the chances that painful ingrown toenails will develop.
• Don't share nail files with friends and be sure to bring your own to the salon, unless you are sure that the salon replaces them with each cutsomer. Emery boards are extremely porous and can trap germs that spread.
• Don't use any sharp tools to clean under nails. Using anything sharp makes it easy to puncture the skin leaving it vulnerable to infection.
• Don't leave any moisture between toes. Anything left behind can pormote the development of athlete's foot or a fungal infection.
• Don't ever cut your cuticles, they serve as a protective barrier against bacteria. Cutting cuticles increases the risk of infection. Also, avoid incessantly pushing back curicles, as doing so can make them thicker.
• Don't apply nail polish to cover up thick and discolored toenails, which could be a sign of a fungal infection. Nail polish locks out moisture and doesn't allow the nails bed to "breathe." Once you fix the underlying issue, then it is safe to paint nails. If the problem persists be sure to visit your podiatrist.

MAC Cosmetics Quite Cute Spring Collection

Kicking off the Spring Season MAC is releasing a new collection

called Quite Cute. I love the press photo for this collection. It reminds me of Harajuku Girls walking the streets of Tokyo shopping for all the latest fashion trends.

The colors for this collection are amazing! They're all light pastel colors. Pink, lavender, orange, & mint green.

“CUTE!” The most fanciful, fun and flattering compliment and young, modern trendsetter could ever want! Our version is the girliest kind of international glam possible, a style ride that combines postage-stamp-sized puppies with pixie swizzle-stick fashion and butterfly kisses for cute boys and even cuter shoes! Cupcake icing colors, vintage romance, an ATM card with Hello Kitty on it – and a way of life that says “yes!” to everything adorable!
Come on, get happy, with the multi-culti cutie, from Tokyo to Toronto to Paris with love! Pastel shades for Eye Quads, Lipstick, Plushglass, and Nail Lacquer…And due to popular demand, we’re completely cute-ifying three favourite Lip Pencil shades from last season that will join the fun and frolic. Flash! You’ll love the Mineralize Blush with the sweet heart baked right into it. If it shines, shimmers and pops it’s completely, contagiously, cute!

This collection has ...

3 Nail Polishes $14.00

3 Mineralize Blushes $23.00

3 Lip Pencils $13.00

4 Plushglass $18.50

5 Lipsticks $14.50

1 Eyeshadow Quad $36.00

Along with this collection 3 permanent items are being featured as well ...

1 False Lashes in #7 $14.00

1 Penultimate Eyeliner $17.50

1 Zoom Lash Mascara $14.00

So from left - right we have ...

3 Mineralize Blushes  (Frost)

~ Miss Behave - light beige with a pearly mint green heart (Limited Edition)

~ Giggly - Light pink with a pearly plum heart (Limited Edition)

~ Sakura - Lavender with a pearly deep magenta heart (Limited Edition)

3 Nail Polishes (Cream)

~ Little Girl Type - Creamy pale Lavender (Limited Edition)

~ Ice Cream Cake - Creamy blue pink (Limited Edition)

~ Mischievous - Creamy pale blue mint (Limited Edition)

False Lashes

~ #7 - Spiky, slightly separated, high glam lash

Cutie Eyeshadow Quad

~Moshi! Moshi! - Pale white green gold (Frost) (Limited Edition)

~ Goody Goody Gum Drop - Light white pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)

~ Boycrazy - Pale Lavender with silver pearl pigments (Lustre) (Limited Edition)

~ Azuki Bean - Mid-tone violet (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Lipstick

~ Playing Koi - Creamy white peach pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)

~ Quite Cute - Bright white lavendar (cremesheen) (Limited Edition)

~ Saint Germain - Pastel pink (Ampligied) (Permanent)

~ Candy Yum-Yum - Neon pink (matte) (Limited Edition)

~ Play Time - Intense violet (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)

Plushglass

~ Bubble Tea - Creamy pale nude (Limited Edition)

~ Fashion Fanatic - Creamy pale pink (Limited Edition)
~ Girl <3 Boy - Bight light blue pink (Limited Edition)
~ I <3 U - Creamy mid-tone purple (Limited Edition)

Lip Pencil (Not Pictured)

~ In Synch - Bright yellow pink (Limited Edition) (Re-promote)

~ Naked - Light neutral (Limited Edition) (Re-promote)

~ Boldly Bare - Mid-tone red brown (Limited Edition) (Re-promote)

This collection comes out April 7, 2011. It will more than likely be released online a day earlier.

All information came from MAC Cosmetics. Photos were borrowed from Temptalia.com

Who's looking forward to this collection? 

I know I am!

Love,
Jesselle