Almay, The One Coat Nail Polish!

The plan we have doesn’t ensue from the sudden rain one afternoon. It’s a heartbreaking for the little girl but I created the weekend hours in a cheerful play and have the usual Sunday routine a.k.a mani / pedi treat. You know, how much nail polish relieved the stress from work and of course how’s the younger version of me, to be somewhat like me. My “NOTD” for the day is my new discovery of a new inexpensive nail line named Almay, the one coat nail polish!

This brand name was just before my hearing. I have to googled up just to know about the brand’s background. Thanks to google for being omniscient. Haha. I should know, but perhaps it was an American brand that can be seen on ebays and other US online shop. The product can buy at $7.99 or less than 350P.

Typical thing for one of my obsession and possession which I received mine as gift with an OPI included which I will be blog soon. *happy dance*  My Almay color was #26, Sheer Twilight. What I like about this brand is the noteworthy of its tag line. One coat of this streak was light and easy to dry, so I requested to done it with two coats for more highlight.

This Sheer Twilight polish was one of the rare colors of Almay brand. This product is hypo- allergenic and one more strange was the plastic locked that has been attached where the content of polish was wrote. Only the stinky smell of the chemical used, was the annoying.

Some added facts: Almay established in 1930 that offers skincare and cosmetics line. It was the FIRST hypo-allergenic brand.

* peg from Hi-5 *

Meanwhile, the little girl beside me, got an idea from her current favorite show, Hi-5 to make it colorful Sunday treat. *Like mommy. Like daughter.:)

That’s the blast of my Sunday treat, what yours? 

Have you ever try Almay brand? Share your thoughts pleaseJ

NOTD: Birthday Nails!

It’s my birthday today! And I’m still working. I know I should be on leave and get pampered; get mani/pedi or having special treat to salon. I think previous long vacation was good enough for treating me.  So to celebrate my day, nothing screams bright colors and glitter and that’s what I’ve opted for today using what’s majority in my nail color trend-the never ending Faceshop.

The Faceshop Nail Color GR502

It’s kinda metallic but the lighter one.  I wish you could see it personally to see the depth of the gold effect that can toned-down my skin.:) I know I should try some brands but nail polishes from Korean line are tempting. It’s cheap and colours displayed are appealing just like this one. Honestly, the thing that I love about their nail polishes was their colour. I don’t like the smell and the drying rate. Stinky smell of chemical and took hours to dry. It’s also happen with Etude House polishes. This nail polish is sheer, so better expect streakiness. It took two coats to get the full color. It chips until you reach 3^rd day.

It’s look cheaper version YSL Bronze Pyrite. What do you think? :)

Review: L.A Colors, Color Craze Nail Polish!

If you would know how much I fascinated nail polish, call me crazy but forgive me, this is one of my guilty pleasure, but don’t worry, I keep calm and polish moderately.:)

Say hello to my LA Colors: Color Nail Polish- it’s my new go to nail color!:)

I bought these babies at Lazada. It costs 250P for three, it is much cheaper when I buy it for single purchase at ATC. It also cheaper compared to OPI, Orly, and Essie etc. which range 400-600P!

There are many choices you could pick in the store, but I bought these pack, because I was looking for another collection that may add to my addiction. Happy dance here.:)

The first shade I tried was called Live. I immediately fell in love with it since I was looking for a silver grayish color like platinum.The application, the color and although it chips faster than OPI, it doesn’t bother me since I like to recolor my nails every three days or weekend.

So as usual I post it in my instagram:)

Live (2 coats)

The second shade was Force. A semi-orange but still looks rust! Obviously, it has glitter so it’s not opaque as the Faceshop gold polish I’ve tried

Force (2 coats)

The latter was Blue Lagoon. I like color blue, but this one was different. It’s something dark blue that reminds me of Butter London's nail polish in Big Smoke Nail Lacquer. This is by far my favorite of them all since blue symbolizes stable and calm feeling.:)

Blue Lagoon (2 coats) with one coat of Colorless

My Overall Thoughts

I think I’m going to add this nail polish to my addiction. I will replace it for purchasing OPI, more cheaper. They’re almost same quality, but LA Colors chips faster, though. The application is very smooth, no streaks compared to the Faceshop’s nail lacquers. I just love this! I have more 69 colors to choose. Isn’t it exciting? And maybe I would try their new collection, the Flash POP polish.:)

Happy weekend! Love!

Blue in my mind!

This is just a short post. I just want you to share one of my passions,---the unlimited swapping of nail coloring. Medyo feel ko na pagandahin sila.:) 

I had the opportunity to use the relatively expensive nail products OPI, the blue sapphire.

Women are very expressive, we always find ourselves to express in many ways, while improving ourselves by physical attributes. It's no big surprise that nails are an extension of ourstyle!

While some nail colors dictate and reinforce a woman’s confidence and image while she wears it, lending herself a new persona, how women choose to get their nails done usually comes from how they already are in the inside. 

Just like what I'm wearing now,---blue my mind by OPI. 
Wearing blue is something to feel calm and a conservative feeling. That's how I feel and what I think now.:)
So how does your feeling when you wear blue?anything blue in mind?

Hard as Nails by Sally Hansen

I have experienced, sometimes for quick cracking nails, at first I assumed because I have not drinking milk.(We all know that milk has highest contain of calcium for bones, teeth and nails.)

Yellowish  of nails, is also my problems, so sometimes I skipped to had a manicure, I want my nails so clean. (that's another standard of a guy) .. sounds so weird but its true. don't you think?

Are you wondering how you keep your nails looking fabulous aside from spending money in a salon?and paying consultant to how your nails look so beautiful without any polishes that may crack or chippimg? I have discovered the power of my one and only Sally Hansen.

I use this stuff for easy to use and effective. It gives you simple and super natural look. It looks good on its own and the clear shade also makes a good base top coat. I almost had it for half a year, incase my nails need a extra help, so i make sure it was store in a cool area. Does anybody here knows if its have an expiration? Well, I guess, I still love it, it still works on my nails, I can make as quick as I apply it for a neat, natural look.

Application Tips?

Apply to 2-3 coats to a clean dry nails,brush around nail edges and under nail tips Let each coat dry before apply the next one.but it can be used alone, base coat or as a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.

Benefits?

Salon Tested-Dermatologist Tested

Powerful long lasting protection to helps nails grow

Available in 36 shades (mine, is #120)

Should you buy it?

Me, as being nailaholic, Yes!Mine is #120-Bad to the Bone.

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12 Days of Christmas: A Platinum Frosted as NOTD

As you all know how much I fascinated in nail colors and nail art that will fits me and suitably at work. Since we have gatherings, preparations and recognition with colleagues, I choose plain and simple that wouldn’t catch an attention and fit to my outfit.(I will post in separate definitely)

I choose the never ending Caronia’s Platinum Frosted that surely perfect to dress I might wear.

On the 3rd day of Christmas,

A treated salon for me;

A Platinum Frosted as NOTD

the finish touch

"ang laki ng kamay ko" hihi

simple frosted platinum

That's all for today gals, I been doing a rush shopping for my nephews and nieces and looking for a perfect gift to my King and princess since three days until the Christmas day.:)

NOTD:First Crush of Amber!

 I wanted to have a “Nail of the Day”  or simply as NOTD post since I have the habit of buying and having unusual nail polish, and pinauso na rin lang ng makeupalley dot com  or MUA in short, let's be in drift. As chronicle to my post. Here’s the sneak peak; boasting with my first crush! (Oopsy, this is not the usual crushes when we are in elementary or high school days) It was the longest years nail brand, Caronia. Yup! I had tried so many brands (The Faceshop, Sally Hansen and) but Caronia’s existed! This trusted local nail care brand and being the pioneer and successful in marketing can be comparable to other US brands available in market.

Caronia's First Crush

approved to my first crush

My princess just wanted to be like her mommy Queen. She even feel like to do what mommy Queen does. She even know how to put a lipstick on her lips and spray perfume. Nakakatuwa lang!  I’ll be discussing that nalang in a separate post. Hihi. Another milestone of my princess! wooot! This would be Amber's first crush. Yay!

princess' foot

Let’s lacquer ourselves with love and color it with happiness just like what Caronia make to us, polish last longer. Happy Sunday everyone!:)Byies!