Go Techno Van Gogh!

My nails today are a emerald green creme with a fun sparkle top coat.  Yesterday I was at Sally's, and all of their clearance was 50% off.  I bought like 6 bottles, and two of them were these beauties.  I spent like 10 dollars on a bunch of polishes, and a giant bottle of nail polish remover.

Nail Ideas... Dreams

If you've noticed, I tend to try and do more nail art than anything else.  I realize that I don't have anywhere enough money to swatch things addictively, and I like the effects of nail art.  When I got my nail discs last month I began swatching most of my nail polish... but I also kept a disc especially to put my ideas down, to test so to speak.  This is the first of hopefully many.

Completed nail disc

An Ornate OPI Pattern

I bought German-cure by OPI from Ulta yesterday.  I could really only afford one bottle, and this was the one that I kind of drooled over.  I am making plans to attain some more of it soon(much to my wallets disdain).  Also I really need some striping tape; does anyone know where to buy some without having to order off the internet?  I can't really order a lot off of the web(hence why I own no indies...however much I want them).  

Press On Manicure?

imPRESS, made by Kiss, are supposed to be a press-on manicure.  So I'd wanted to try these since they came out... not really sure why.  I decided I would finally buy some when I was at Walmart one day.  I bought the most ridiculous ones they had, mostly because that's just how I am.  These are called Text Appeal.  After applying them, the only thing I liked was the bottle.

Sorry!

I suck I know. I have two posts lined up but just couldn't find the time. I won't be able to post until Sunday night. Just keep tight. Maybe I will do some super intricate nail art to make up for it.

Keep on nail polish addicts. :)

Sally Hansen Stud-io Time

Holy Cow Batman!  999 views this morning... yes I am considering that 1000.  Thanks for you guys making my first month kinda successful.  I am extremely happy :D.

On to the nails!  I kinda cheated, sorry y'all.  I was at Target and these nail wraps were in the sale bin for $2.56, and I figured, "Why not?" I hadn't used any nail wraps since the Sally Hansen wraps came out (I tried the butterfly ones then) and that was before I was really in nails.  I love these... I had a much better experience than the first time.  They are cute, and work correctly.  While I won't shell out the $10 normally, I will spend $2.56.

The beauty Blogazon Weekly Round Up

Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: Getting polish remover (and other beauty products) for FREE from CVS! To celebrate, I did a fun crackle manicure that will be great for college football season.

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Looking for the perfect "golden-laced pink-peach" blush for a natural glow- then look no further than Youngblood's Crushed Mineral Blush in Sherbet! This is a real stunner!

Cosmetics Aficionado: NYC Summer Crush is a palette that screams tropical with it's warm pink, orange, yellow, and purple colors, but how does it perform?

adore-a-polish: In this post Kristina breaks down to the bare necessities in what she brings on her theme park adventures.

Midnight Manicures: brings you two beautiful unique polishes from the China Glaze Bohemian Luster Chrome Collection, No Plain Jane and Deviantly Daring.

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom brings you several polishes from Layla Cosmetics

TheFabZilla: Tight lining the eyes can be intimidating. TheFabZilla shows you her technique in 3 easy steps.

Ishah x Beauty: Olympic Fever abounds, check out my Olympic themed nail art for this month's Polish Days.

Phyrra: Phyrra tells you how to go Back to School Gorgeous! They're budget friendly, too.

GlitterPukee: GlitterPukee talks about the awesome Aussie cosmetic line Eye of Horus. The products are perfect for anyone with sensitive eyes. They are waterproof but super easy to remove. Want more? Great swatch photos are just a click away!

Ooh La La Polish: Looking for an easy & fun nail art challenge? Check out the "My Favorite Things" challenge at Ooh La La Polish!

Lisa's Nail Obsession: Simple, yet modern, and it goes with everything. The Tutti Frutti Stripes Nail Design.

the passenger element: Why I had to cancel by Glossybox Subscription (spoiler: unimpressive)

Pinked Polish: Wanna see a Scandalous Polish??? Melissa at Pinked Polish, Tried it on Tuesday

Beauty Product Review: Want big, bright eyes? Find out how I get the look with Smashbox's Brightener!

Polarbelle: See the Layla Cosmetics booth at Cosmoprof 2012 and all the beautiful items that Polarbelle experienced.

My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura loves Lhasa! This week's Taupe-tastic Tuesday features the beautiful shade by NARS.

Liquor, Lube and Lipstick: How did I get over my aversion to wearing "vampy" colors? By wearing one with glitter, of course!

Aly Loves Lacquer: Aly Celebrates Her 20th Birthday with Freehanded Cupcakes

makeupmaniac16: Too Faced Smokey Eye Shadow Collection: Review + Swatches

Mani Curiously: Looking for that perfect red polish? Check out E's ode to butter LONDON's Come To Bed Red!

Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful: Ready for fall? Here are the swatches of Zoya's Diva collection complete with the MUST HAVE FeiFei!

Liesl Loves Pretty Things: Liesl loves China Glaze Bohemian collection! Check out the possible Lippmann Sugar Daddy dupe here.

Beauty Binge: Beauty Binge declares Christmas in July when she reviews the July Glossybox!

Gorgeousskin: Urban Decay's Naked Skin Foundation- was it love or not so much?

Beauty Info Zone: How much can you spend on one face? Find out what Marcia from Beauty Info Zone spent on her face in the Makeup Wars.

Love my Nails: Cute nail polish art that's both simple and chic!

Makeup Chronicles: Until 8/13, get a free gift from e.l.f. when your order is over $20!

Mama Fashionista: Mama Fashionista takes a look at some of the newest (and most extravagant) innovations in nail polish. 18k gold leaf and black diamonds, oh my :)

A Little Polish: Looking for a great nude polish this Summer? Check out Stephanie's favorite here!

Samarium's Swatches: Sarah from Samarium's Swatches is celebrating her Blogiversary by having a Giveaway!

MakeUpMom123: Awesome August Giveaway! Three Great Prizes Including an Indie Nail Bundle, Make Up Bundle & Amazing Hair Care Bundle. Enter Today!

beyond Beauty Lounge: At home facial peel

Shades Of Beauty, Inc.: NOTD: My own Mermaid's Tail...Orly Royal Navy & Essence Choose Me

Beauty by Miss L: Miss L from Beauty by Miss L tried loose nail art glitter for her manicure for the first time.

Adna Cosmetic: How to get the golden look for summer

Captivating Claws: Are you a glitter-lover?? If yes, you'll love these beauties from Shimmer Polish!!

The Glossy Pages : Evie Evan takes us on a Concealer Crash Course

Baking Beauty: Are you looking for some new makeup, but you're short on cash? Baking Beauty highlights the weeks best beauty coupons.

Media Maven: Media Maven helps you to achieve a flawless back-to-school beauty routine in 5 minutes flat!

Amber Did It!: Amber shares a metallic gradient manicure

DeyiMizu: Look fresh with a simple Champagne Gold FOTD

Patty and Goldie's Day Off: Come explore the Whimsical by Pam nail polishes

Pudding Lane!

Okay.... I LOVE THIS POLISH.  It's official.  When I saw the first swatches of the nails inc. Sprinkles collection, I didn't know what to think.  Now that I have it on, I want the rest.  Correction on the post from Wednesday.  It's a blue jelly with navy blue and silver glitter.  In my defense, the silver looks a little green behind the blue.

Nail Haul

I know this isn't near as ridiculous as some people's nail polish hauls, but this one made me really happy.  I went shopping at one of the malls today, and these came home with me.

Tape Color Blocked

Wow... I just enrolled for school last Wednesday so now I have to do Summer Assignment catch-up.  It's so hard to remember pre-calc... AGH!!!!  My calculus assignments are even time constrained, but I suppose that's life.  Anyway I painted Elephant Walk on Monday.  Yesterday I decided that was too boring so I added a stripe with tape and Celeb City.

Update

Sorry, I was on vacation this weekend... and well the place I was at is basically the middle of no where Virginia.  Don't get me wrong I loooovvvee Reedville, but no internet.  Anyway hopefully I'll post something for real tonight or tomorrow.  I think I might be getting some new pretties tomorrow. 

Keep doing nails!

Beauty Blogazon Weekly Round Up

Love my Nails: Look at this awesome Dot and Stripe modern nail art with neutral colors.

Makeup Chronicles: Looking for a few new eyeshadow colors? Check out my top 10 MAC eyeshadows.

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: ORLY has some great upcoming collections - and Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom has a sneak peek!

Mama Fashionista: Take advantage of the exclusive offers at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale! Borrow Mama Fashionista’s MAC Cosmetics wish list for the sale...

Très Beau Glamour: Are you into at home spa pedicures? If so, Nay Denise has found the perfect productthat won’t break the bank and smells absolutely amazing.