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Instead of painting my nails one color, I decided to do something fun for spring.



Essie Mint Candy Apple (index finger, pinkie)
Essie St. Lucia Lilac (thumb, middle finger, ring finger)


God Bless! <3

Essie Spring 2011 -- French Affair

I recently just found out about Essie's new Spring 2011 collection called French Affair.



Coat Azure


French Affair


Nice is Nice


Sand Tropez


Topless and Barefoot


Kisses and Bisses



(images: google.com)



I absolutely LOVE the colors! because they remind me of spring and these colors are what I go to first. Don't take my word for it, but I heard the release date was in February but changed to late January? I also heard that Wal-Mart had them earlier than the release date, so check your local Wal-Mart. I know that I'm going to go to my local ULTA and see if it's out.

Does anyone know if they're already out by any chance? and will you be getting something from this collection??



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God Bless <3

HAUL: Ulta and Archiver's

I was able to go shopping last weekend because I didn't get to go during Black Friday, but I didn't get to buy what I wanted.
I did get a few other things though..

I went to Ulta instead to buy a few nail polishes.
They were having a buy 2 get 1 nail polish sale and I got three from Essie

I got:

Jazz


St. Lucia Lilac


and Prima Ballerina


(I totally forgot about doing swatches on my hand, but I currently have Jazz on)

I also got the infamous Seche Vite top coat!



I also went to Archiver's..it's a store solely for scrapbooking!
I have been really getting into scrapbooking/stamping/crafting lately..
I really need to tap into my creative side more haha

McGill Petite Petal Punch

(This punch is great to use for making mini roses!)



My Mind's Eye "Pretty" stamp


My Mind's Eye "Boy" stamp


My Mind's Eye "Perfect" stamp


My Mind's Eye "Adore" stamp



So, that's my small haul.
There's not much beauty related stuff, but I'm really happy that I got to go shopping!
Now, I just need to start working again, so I can do more damage to my bank account..which is not a good thing to do.


(all images courtesy of google.com)

NAILS: Mint Candy Apple

I bought my first essie nail polish today..(even though I said I wouldn't shop until after my Peru trip -__-)

It's called MINT CANDY APPLE






*Due to crappy lighting and camera the color shows up sky blue, but it's actually a minty green/sea green pastel color.

I think this would be a close dupe to China Glaze Re-Fresh Mint from the Up and Away collection.It's a bit lighter than essie. I believe the China Glaze one is cheaper too..probably in the $6-$8 range (depends on where you go). I got the essie one for $8.00 at my local Ulta store.

This color is great for spring and summer..especially great for St. Patrick's Day.
I'm still getting used to the color. Most times I get my nails done or paint them a light pink color. It's different, but not bad :]


till next post
xoxo


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