Zoya Awaken — by Unknown on

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 press samples  Spring is just around the corner, and with the weather we've had here in the Northeast this year I'm unusually ha...

Foil Pouch Review: MD Solar Sciences Mineral Creme SPF50 — by Nichole C. on

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I am always on the search for the perfect sunscreen for my face. I can deal with greasy lotions on my body, but not my face. I need a sunsc...

Opal Batik — by Unknown on

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I'm prepping my Zoya Awaken collection review, so today's another fast stamping post.  After swatching FingerPaints Psychedelic Hue...

Purple, Gold, and Glitter. A Gradient. — by Nichole C. on

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It's no secret that I am in love with the Octopus Party polishes. I think we all know that by now. SuperAwesomeDave sent me a special g...

Look At My Undies! — by Unknown on

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So how's my resolution to use my untrieds more and buy less going?  Um...well...it's....uh....  I have  been wearing untrieds, but t...

Smelly Things: Revlon Parfumerie African Tea Rose and China Flower — by Nichole C. on

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I managed to find some more of the Revlon Parfumerie polishes. Amanda and I are of very different minds over Wild Violets (she kinda hates ...

FingerPaints Kaleidoscope — by Unknown on

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New year, new look for Sally Beauty Supply's exclusive brand FingerPaints .  They've redesigned their logo, revamped their core line...

My First Makeup Tutorial: Eight Product Makeup Challenge — by Nichole C. on

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A long time ago, I did a little challenge . I was only allowed to use eight products for a full face of makeup. It was fun, and challenging...

Satin Showdown — by Unknown on

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So far 2014 isn't shaping up to be the Year Of The Satin like I'd hoped...but there are enough now to start me wondering about dupes...

Zoya Charisma vs Sinful Colors Dream On — by Nichole C. on

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As we all know, I like to find dupes. Its mildly embarrassing when I find them accidentally in my own stash, but its still fun. This was ano...

Celia Is Here...And Here...And Here Too... — by Unknown on

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So the plan was to review Dance Legend Celia and use my mani as a "swatch" like I did with Knight .  Unfortunately, washing my hai...

Ipsy Bag: February 2014 — by Nichole C. on

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My Ipsy Bag arrived! Unmolested and intact, thank the gods. Since it is February I was expecting a floofy, girly bag...thankfully they took...

Zoya Magical Pixie — by Unknown on

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 press samples  It's no secret that I'm not a huge fan of textured polish .  I've worn enough of them by now to know what I lik...

Because Sometimes I'm Lazy — by Nichole C. on

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Every manicure isn't all fabulousness and technique. Sometimes, I just throw on a regular color and add some glitter...I get lazy. It ha...

OPI Love.Angel.Music.Baby and 4 In The Morning — by Unknown on

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I decided to post my picks from OPI's new (well...new last month) Gwen Stefani collection in two posts instead of one.  Since I did a fa...

Bite Beauty Luminous Creme Lipstick Duo: Swatches and Review — by Nichole C. on

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You know me, I'm a sucker for sales. I can't help it. I see a good deal, and my brain gets all wobbly on me. Such was the case with...

Neutral-On-Neutral Stamping — by Unknown on

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I never know what to call posts that aren't swatches!  Today I've got two random-ish stampy things.  The first was my SFW mani for a...

No7 Galaxy, or Possibly the Most Difficult Polish to Photograph — by Nichole C. on

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Another one of the awesome polishes I got from across the pond is this No7 vamptacular shade called Galaxy. It is supposedly a dupe for Cha...

The Walgreens 99¢ Sinful Colors Sale is Back!! — by Unknown on

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You read that right!  All Sinful Colors AND SinfulShine shades are 99¢ at Walgreens through this Saturday 2/22!  I've updated my Walgr...

MoYou Artist Collection - 04 — by Unknown on

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Happy Valentine's Day!  I have one last theme mani, inspired by Gustav Klimt's The Kiss, and done using MoYou's Artist Collectio...

Pinspiration: Mina Stone Spring/Summer 2012 — by Nichole C. on

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More pinspiration today! I've got this board , full of images that I could possibly turn into a manicure someday. A lot of them I have...

Looking For A Kiss — by Unknown on

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When I say I'm in love you best believe I'm in love...

Review: Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation — by Nichole C. on

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My beautiful friend Sarah, who provided me with an epic nail haul from the UK, also got me a bottle of Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation. Wa...

Lots More Lips — by Unknown on

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If you've been a PGS reader for a while, this post might look familiar.  I had a lot of fun doing my  Lotsa Lips  post near the end of ...

My First Models Own Polishes. I am in LOVE! — by Nichole C. on

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Recently, my lovely friend Sarah went to Ireland. She asked a few of us if we wanted anything, cosmetic-wise, while she was there. Of cours...

Sassy Satin Shorts — by Unknown on

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Sometimes I know exactly what result I want before I even start stamping.  Other times it just sorta happens.  This was one of those somewha...

Wet 'n' Wild Five-Pan Palettes: My Two Favorites — by Nichole C. on

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My monthly trek to CVS was quite fruitful this month. I stumbled onto the new Wet 'n' Wild five pan palettes! And as luck would hav...

Sinful Colors Tough Love — by Unknown on

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Last year Sinful Colors had an obvious Valentine's display .  I'm not completely sure that this year's new Tough Love display is...

Octopus Party Giveaway: Part II — by Nichole C. on

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Time for the next giveaway! I love contests...even if I can't enter them! I enjoy giving gifts as much as I enjoy getting them. I know,...

Pinspired: Mustard and Gold — by Nichole C. on

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It's been a little while since I've done a Pinspiration post. I figured I was due, and when I saw this mustard-colored wonder, I kne...

Accidentally Patriotic Cling Film — by Nichole C. on

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A break from swatches! Finally!  Ever since I got the Ink or Swim, I've been obsessed with layering it over things. I could fill an...

Dance Legend Knight — by Unknown on

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I decided that Knight needs a post all to itself.  Well...another post.  I already teased it a little.  I'm battling with a very strong...

Zoya "Try 3 Free" Haul: 2014 — by Nichole C. on

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I'm guessing that the "try 3 free" business is an annual thing ? This same time last year, I picked up three others for only ...

My Picks from CoverGirl Capitol Collection Glosstinis — by Unknown on

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I've had today's polishes for months.  Months!  Nichole posted her review of Rogue Red back in early December and I had meant to ge...

Urban Decay Naked 3: Swatches and a Look of the Day — by Nichole C. on

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*this is a picture heavy post guys. basically, makeup porn. enjoy!* Urban Decay loves to steal my money. They keep making things that I...

Failicure: Gradients and Glitter — by Nichole C. on

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Not everything I do ends up looking awesome. The beauty of having a blog is that I can portray myself as this "perfectly manicured&quo...

OPI Push And Shove — by Unknown on

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There's something about silver polish.  It's retro-futuristic, bold, and empowering.  It's always been one of my favorites, and ...

Octopus Party Giveaway! — by Nichole C. on

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 I've been working with Dave from Octopus Party Nail Lacquer for a while now, and I'm having a great time. There is something perv...