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Saturday, May 31, 2014

Besame Cosmetics: Dusty Rose

I love introducing new brands.  Personally, I had not heard of Besame Cosmetics.  They have provided me with a gift certificate and me loving lipstick, this is what I got with it. 

Cosmetic historian and artist, Gabriela Hernandez, fascinated with her grandmother's sophisticated beauty routine and vintage beauty, realized her passion with creative arts and gave birth to Bèsame Cosmetics.  She wanted to bring romance back to the beauty industry and she sure did just with the name alone as Bèsame means "kiss me" in Spanish. 

Vintage is presented in every aspect of the company from packaging to colors, to names.

Look at the elegance, beauty and luxury of Dusty Rose.  Falls perfectly on light to medium skin tones, semi-matte finish with one coat and full coverage enriched with squalene, vitamin C and aloe.

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Take a closer look at product presentation.  flawless vintage

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and it even includes a, very pretty I must add, suade lipstick holder/carrier.

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This is a high-end cosmetic brand
These beauty retails for $22.00
Check out their site and be sure to visit the "Vintage Looks" tab for cool fun facts about beauty through the decades.

What do you think?? Do tell!!! I love reading your comments!

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Sally Hansen Nail Care Products

**press samples**

When I think of nail care, I typically would not think of Sally Hansen, if you do, why didn't you ever mention it??

For the past few weeks, I've been check these products out and I have had a generally positive experience. 

My number ONE issue is cuticle care.  As a recovering nail biter, when you bite your nails, if you bite low enough (sometimes bleeds) cuticle biting comes with it.  

For years, and even thorough this day, hard, dried cuticles have been an issue, so needless to say, I keep all sorts of hydrating creams, cuticle oils and balms.

Sally Hansen's Cuticle Eraser and Balm comes in a cute round container with spiral design, smells divine, citrucy sweet (if that makes any sense), hence very appealing to the senses and and not an eye sore to my neatly kept makeup bag, (yes, I keep it with my makeup bag) and follow this advice:  When makeup needs to be retouched, chances are your cuticles do too! so just do both!  
The texture is similar, a tad smoother, to that of an EOS lip balm, just right! the thing is that it needs to be applied with your fingers and although absorbed very quickly leaves a bit of a "greasy" finger, not very convenient if you're applying on the go but once applied and absorbed keeps cuticles hydrated longer than a fast absorbing cuticle oil.   I use it after a fresh manicure.

For on the go and a little drier skin, Sally Hansen offers Cuticle Rehab, this one is brush-on, so good for on the go, clean fingers and revitalizes nails as well as cuticles, helping with nail breakage.

But for instant relief, is the Instant Cuticle Remover.  It works so great to remove cuticles, it sort of "melts" then use my Sally Hansen cuticle pusher (see below) and done.  Dead skin goes away leaving my nails ready for paint.

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The cuticle pusher I mentioned, is a double ended pusher/groomer, cleans, cuts, pushes.  I love the curved end, gets those cuticles where they need to go in the right angle minimizing need to cut or nip.

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Occasionally, I like to buff my nails, Sally Hansen carries that too! A lot of people do not recommend buffing because they feel they are "shaving" off a thin layer of your nail bed.  Personally, I love doing it.  Removes ridges, stains, evens the surface and buffs to an ultimate shine and all of that, stimulates nail growth.  Just look at my pinky nail.  Ultimate shine, the camera flash just bounces off my nails you can tell which one(s) are buffed.
Clean, even and smooth nail beds help nail polish to adhere better.  If you're having issues with peeling or chipping nail polish, try this buffer.

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After all of the above, your cuticles may need a slight trim, do not get in the habit of cutting your cuticles, as they will grow bigger and stronger (only if hair and nails worked like that).  Be it as it may, some stubborn cuticles will remain after pushing, shoving, buffing, etc.  just cut it! but dont make it a habit.  These babies do the job!

I like these scissors better than a nipper because the nipper insists that you nip a little more here and little more there... it's tempting to overnip and then you're stuck with irritated cuticles and later overgrown cuticles and that is NOT ok!

These babies are also EXCELLENT for cutting striping tape when working with your nail art designs (that's what I use them for the most). 

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Speaking of nail art, This Clean-Up Pen, is the ultimate accessory for nail art.
How many times has it happened to you that you're working on an intricate floral design (or any design for that matter) and a petal size is way off, there's no way of fixing that! and you have to start from base coat.
Q-tips don't always do the trick if it's a small design.  This pen has a precise-angled tip and comes with two replacements.  I guess you could use it for clean up after you paint your nails to clean off excess nail polish on your fingers, but I didn't really like it for that, it feels like hydrating nail polish remover so requires a little extra work to do all the removal.  To clean my fingers, I love acetone and a Q-tip gets it right off but for nail art corrections and small clean up jobs, this is the best tool.
Like I did HERE

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To be able to do anything fun with your nails, you must nourish, hydrate and harden.
I do recommend these.

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Sally Hansen products can be found in mass retail stores and pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid and the like as well as beauty supply stores and online retailers.
Check out their website and be sure to follow their social media platforms.

https://www.facebook.com/SallyHansen
https://twitter.com/SallyHansen
http://instagram.com/sally_hansen

What's your nail care faves or routine???

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Friday, May 30, 2014

Blue mani for blue themed party

It's been a super long week... I did some swatching today, but dont really have too much energy, Please forgive me... 

On a good note, I went to a bachelorette party a few weeks back, didnt think much of the mani... but I'll let you be the judge. 

Enjoy

P.S.: Havent seen that scraper since :/

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P.S.2:  Sally Hansen's No More Mistakes pen it's great for stamping and nail art... acts as an "eraser" in case of smudges or mistakes... simple "erase" and stamp or draw over :)

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

#RedThumb2Stop~Advanced!-Post your pledge starting June 8th

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My prior Post regarding the RedThumb2Stop idea has been well accepted... 

As stated therein, starting on June 8, 2014 there myself and a few others, really amazing will start a DON'T TEXT AND DRIVE AWARENESS WEEK.... an InLinks has been set up for bloggers as well as an album on my page with all of our pictures, we can all still do our regular manis but we're painting our thumbs RED! reminding ourselves and creating awareness to drive hands-free.


The red thumb acts as a stop sign when we grab our phones.. it reminds us to STOP .. WE'RE DRIVING!!!!! The idea is for the red to stand out, so please do a regular NOT-RED mani and paint your thumb RED, if not both, do your dominant hand, the one you'll grab your phone with, nail art absolutely acceptable.

Although this is not a terribly unique idea, you never know, TAKE THIS PLEDGE it may save a life, many people, myself included, are guilty of this distraction from time to time, not just texting but checking our social media platforms, pages we like, comments and even phone calls.  Let's also bring some conscience to others. 


I am also encouraging male participation.. I have already enlisted a group of supportive men, can't wait to paint those manly thumbs :) 

Bloggers and page owners: Sharing is THE KEY.
However, you DO NOT have to blog or own a page to be part of this... we're calling out EVERYONE all over the world to take this pledge to be a safer driver. You can post your picture AND one of your mom, dad, husband, wife, aunt, uncle, grannys, daughter, son, siblings, GO OUT AND PAINT EVERYONE'S NAILS and show us at www.facebook.com/bsnfun.

Big Shout out to Monica of Moni's Mani for her help in the logistics and suggestions and Joanna of Polished Dezinez Addict for her amazing work creating our event flyer and of course, THANK YOU!!!! for your overall support.

Here's a list of some of the participating pages: Take a second to give them a like... they are all amazing at what they do and incredibly awesome fun people! 
















And of course, your host, Beauty Shoes Nails & Fun

FOR INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER USE HASTAG #RedThumb2Stop

BLOGGERS: Get the InLinkz code

As a motorcyclist, I have come to close calls because of the inattention of some drivers, please be mindful of others.  I honestly hope to grow this idea to serve as a reminder... Let's make our roads safer and if someone asks about your red thumb, don't be bashful and share!!

Let's rock this!!!!! who's in??? 
**can't wait to see those thumbs**



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Friday, May 23, 2014

RED THUMB 2 STOP : Blog for a cause



Hello friends:



I read a wonderful article this week that gave me an idea that could only succeed if we work together, whether you blog or don't, have a Facebook page, or not, I encourage your participation. 


The article, which I also shared on my FB page that day, talked about men getting their pointers polished for different reasons... but the one I liked the most was some guy named Steve that paints his thumb nail red to stop him from texting while driving because a family friend was killed by a distracted driver. 



This really touched me, because I too, have known people who are now in a better place for this same reason, and as a motorcyclist, I have come to very close calls all because the driver was distracted. 



I thought it was a brilliant idea if we make, starting on June 8, 2014 a DON'T TEXT AND DRIVE AWARENESS WEEK.... an InLinks will be set up for bloggers as well as an album on my page with all of our pictures, we can all still do our regular manis but we're painting our thumbs RED! reminding ourselves and creating awareness to drive hands-free, 


the red thumb acts as a stop sign when we grab our phones.. it reminds us to STOP .. WE'RE DRIVING!!!!! The idea is for the red to stand out, so please do a regular NOT-RED mani and paint your thumb RED, if not both, do your dominant hand, the one you'll grab your phone with, nail art absolutely acceptable.

Although this isn't terribly unique, you never know, TAKE THIS PLEDGE it may save a life, many people, myself included, are guilty of this distraction from time to time, not just texting but checking our social media platforms, pages we like, and the like.  Let's also bring some conscience to others. 

I also encourage male participation.. I have already enlisted a group of supportive men, can't wait to paint them :) 

If you're a blogger or page owner, anywhere in the world, and want to participate, please send me your info so I have it and keep you posted on news about the event. click HERE to submit your form that way we can stay in touch and discuss ideas. Red Thumb 2 Stop is the focus here and PLEASE PLEASE spread the word.  Bloggers and pages participating please share!!

You DO NOT have to blog or own a page to be part of this... we're calling out EVERYONE all over the world to take this pledge to be a safer driver.  You can post your picture AND one of your mom, dad, husband, wife, aunt, uncle, grannys, daughter, son, siblings, GO OUT AND PAINT EVERYONE'S NAILS and show us at www.facebook.com/bsnfun

For Twitter and Instagram USE EVENT HASHTAG: #RedThumb2Stop 

The article that inspired the idea can be found HERE

THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME, I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON! and can't wait to see those red thumbs.

FEEL FREE TO LEAVE A COMMENT, OF COURSE.



Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Hello Kitty goes green to watch Nacional win today's game

Using Barielle Myrza's Meadow from the Earthy Greens set and my nail art goodies from PixelPiece
Stamping plate QA8, striping tape, bow shaped rhinestones as well as star shaped.  

the rhinestone was slightly smaller than the stamped image bow, but am happy with the result. 

This is not a St. Patty's day mani... This is for my favorite soccer team, who plays this afternoon a final game, hopefully earning the title of Colombia's best soccer team, although they are already the best in my heart. 

If they win, they will earn another start for a total of 14!!! I am ready, and so are my nails! 
Let's Go TEAM!!!

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Epic Nailmail from PixelPiece

Ahhhhh, I told you I was waiting for epic nail mail and I was not kidding and the best thing is that I didn't have to wait for EVER for it to arrive from the other side of the world . It came from CALIFORNIA... just a couple time zones away.

I have been in touch with PixelPiece, a nail art supply online store and they have provided all of these goodies as part of product review.

the possibilities are endless here!  Let's start just by showing you what are some of the things they carry.  

Rhinestones are a blessing to any manicure.  Just add some bling and you will end up with a trend setter and newly refreshed mani, but shaped rhinestones are out of this world... and look at these star shaped rhinestones.  They come in every color

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Half moons, in several colors.
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Colorful petals or tear drops.  Anyone thinking of bling/spring mani?
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Ahhhh Hearts!!! <3 <3 <3 
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And my absolute favorite!!!! BOWS!!!! 
I am never using these!!! I just don't want to ever run out!!! these are the cutest things... and honestly, I had never seen them.  Did you know they existed?  If yes, WHY DIDNT YOU TELL ME??? If no, NOW YOU DO!!! ^_^ 

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And flowers! 
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And as if you didn't have a nail art goodies orgasm already, they also carry stamping plates.... 
Stamping is still a growing trend, I first thought it was going to be a fad, but no! it's still here and it's staying... I still need massive practice but some plates you just have to have and PixelPiece has them!!
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Hearts, shapes, animals, cartoons, HELLO KITTY, angry birds, different styles, patterns and characters for all... all plates come with a blue protective film and nicely hedged.  You will surely grab that image.  Each plate has from 6-9 images.. You can see them all HERE.


And just when you think you've seen it all and think that's absolutely everything you need, PixelPiece reminds you that there's TONS of striping tape in every color that needs to be added to your nailart kit and at time you figure out, that you're going to need more, uhhh, say.... FINGERS! 

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Sneaky peaky was posted late last night while I was half asleep and under dimmed lights,  I just couldnt wait to play with them and show you
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 but of course today.... I had to do my nails, and no, it's not a design for St. Patrick's Day.  My favorite soccer team is playing a final game tomorrow to hopefully become champion for the third time in a row and be once more the absolute best team in Colombian soccer.
Win or lose, they're already the best team Colombian soccer has ever seen! and Hello Kitty here represents them! 
Let's goooo Atletico Nacional!!!

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Nails, hello kitty, goodies, soccer... let's just say it was a busy post... but just wait and see all the things we'll come up with with these.  You can do it too! 
PixelPiece has several online stores, but my personal favorite is on etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/PixelPiece
They are also on Amazon, Ebay, Storenvy and of course their official store at 

They are also slowly but surely building up their social media platforms on Facebook and Instagram so be sure to stop by there as well.

Their prices are very competitive and delivery takes only a few days, as it ships from California and not the other side of the world.

I have had several conversations with the PixelPiece Team and I am highly satisfied with their response time, handling of communications and overall customer service.  They have not only gained a blogger, they have surely won me as a customer.

What do you think??

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Glitter Gal: Blooming Babes

**press sample**
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Glitter Gal has launched their newest collection, Blooming Babes, and has sent me two pretties to show you, Mozzie Bite and Good on Ya.

With all the sophisticated nail art trends, I kept it simple here.  Sometimes simple is just right for a sophisticated shade such as Mozzie Bite.  This red with a hint of pink calls for a blooming babe..dress it up or dress it down.. but surely enjoy it!

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Good on Ya is a soft mint-ish green.... sure to bring up your mood (surely worked for me) 

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I was feeling down and this shade reminded me of the "Finding Nemo", and its infamous lines "just keep swimming, just keep swimming" doing my nails just makes me happy! :) so I added some fishies to remind me to just keep swimming.

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Made in Australia
Glitter Gal shades are 5-free and cruelty free.
Long wearing and chip resistant

"Glitter Gal uses the highest quality, most extravagant ingredients to offer our customers the most superior polish on the international market" As stated by Glitter Gal and I have proven this fact.

Check out their site. They ship virtually EVERYWHERE in the world
Like them on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter

They are much more pretty in person... Which one is your favorite???Do tell, I love reading your comments!!!

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