RBL and the Queen Part 1

(hi! from Gigi)

Take a look at Jane. Isn't she lovely?

However, once she is released from her glass entrapment, there is little to no shimmery goodness, which makes me sad.

This is the first RBL I ever applied and the process was pretty good. It was creamy, a bit like the American Apparel brand of polish.

I do believe that RBL has a GREAT idea with the "Real Housewives of the Tudor Dynasty" and I purchased all four of them. I have always been enamored with this period in history, so I had to spend the bucks ($18 each). Please don't be disappointed with me, RBL ~ but it was not as sparkle-riffic as her bottle showed.

I just wish Jane (Henry's favorite wife) would have been my favorite polish....Oh, I guess, OFF with this polish! LOL.

The Mani:

I will tell you that after the stamping and dotting, I liked it a little better.

BM plate with Special Polish in Black and dots for a french effect with CG "Millennium", and WnW Crystallic in "Heavy Metal".

~Be Pawlished!

Tiffani

Game Day in 3D

Game Day Nails 2011 Edition!

And a review....of the 3D molds....can I just say I LOVE THEM....more in a minute.

For starters, I used Color Club "Stuck on You" base-coat....can I say WOW! This is by far the best base I have ever used....it reminds me of "Get Wet" by Cheeky Monkey (which I have used all of) - slightly sticky, VERY quick drying, and the staying power of an unwanted house guest.

2 coats of Milani "lemongello" (too funny) , Sally Hansen "Blue It" for the stripe and dots. The white dots are Orly "White Out" and of course, a dotting tool.

I have been reading about these 3D molds and really like the idea. I know, it's almost like cheating on nail art...I have tried to sculpt with acrylic many times but I don't like how (even on top of my several layers of polish) the acrylic always leaves a little spot on my natural nail where it adheres, even when I soak them off. These little molded letters and flowers are already dry when you apply them, so it is no different than rhinestones or stickers.

I used IBD acrylic in "Bright White" for the letters.

This little pink flower was made with colored acrylic powder. I think it's darling.

I used Seche to stick them on and top coated them with the same.

GIGI BREAK!

OK-I am back. LOL

I purchased these molds on www.transdesign.com for $11.20 each. They are a little pricey, but well worth it.

I will probably get a few more. BTW, I contacted this company (no bad press, please!) about a year ago to review their product...I never heard back from them, so I just went ahead and bought them myself to review. I am so glad I did!

~Be Pawlished!

Tiffani

What I learned from 2010!

While this is the 2nd week of January, I still have people asking me "what was your New Year's Resolution"? Well, those of you know me know that I don't make them anymore. I have no problem with people who make them, but for me, they are just a reminder of how human I am.

Have you ever made a resolution and not followed through with commitment or (need I say) failed? How does that make you feel? I am guessing, terrible. So it is not only the fear of failure that we all share, but how it impacts our life, thoughts and daily goings on. I for one, do not wish to fail so I don't make unrealistic promises to myself.

Do I need to lose 20 lbs.? sure do.

Do I need to not buy books and not read them? sure thing.

Do I need to not buy SO MUCH nail polish? yeah, right.

These to me, are not the type of things we need to put upon ourselves as a NY Resolution.

What then?

Maybe to be more forgiving or understanding?

Promise to learn from others even if they have different views than you?

To be kinder to your close friends or family?

Be a better mom?

These are what I would call "resolutions" ~ of character. We can all drop a few lbs. or read more books....but what does that truly change? Maybe a dress size.... (not a bad thing), but that cannot change how others view you as a person or how you view your inner self.

So with this, I resolve to not make a resolution like everyone else. I reject the thought of failure. The inherent feeling of making a promise I most likely will not keep is banished from 2011!

This blog may take a few new steps this year...it is not meant to offend or anger, but sometimes I like to put away my polish and paint ideas. TM of sorts.

And to my new, dear friends from the blog world, a great year to you....I love every one of you!

~Be Pawlished!

Tiffani

STILL WEARING!

The Purple Peacock. I am attributing the longevity of this mani to Color Club "Stuck on You" base coat. I have been using it for a month or so, and I swear, my manis are lasting a week or more....(essence polishes are quite long wearing, also. Colour & Go line, not so much)

Case in point. (the PP was done Monday evening. THIS is Sunday's pic ~ as in I just took it moments ago.....)

so, the quality of the picture isn't great, but you can see that there is little to no tip wear after 6 days. I have not touched/retouched/painted/tipped them since Monday evening.

I am still using Seche as my top coat, although I am going to be trying out some new brands.

~Be Pawlished!

Tiffani

Welcome Gigi! (puppy spam-a-lam)

hi.

If you all are on facebook, you have had an overload of this cuteness...but I wanted to add my Gigi puppy to the blog world. So ~ here she is! "Brigitte Remington's Oui Bit of Rye".... er, Gigi.

She was born on August 2nd, 2010 and came to live with us on October 22nd. Having a French Bulldog has always been a little dream of mine, and it finally happened! Hope you enjoy watching her grow along with me. I'll post more later. *woof*

brand new.....

Just a few days old....

The prettiest Laker girl.

MY Chewy Vuitton purse!

Chewing and chewing and chewing....little angel.

So, this is just the beginning....She has changed so much, but is the sweetest little pup.

staying warm in my hoodie!

~Be "Pawlished"!

Tiffani & Gigi

Tuesday's Mani

yes, from Tuesday. I love feathers. I love Peacocks. I love purple. I love my blog. (although lately, I am sure it feels neglected ~ as do you, my lovely readers).

Here we go:

L to R. China Glaze "2030", essence "my little orchid", Kleancolor "Jazz Olive", China Glaze "Emotion" and the Rite-Aid Snowman in blue glitter.

Thumb detail of the peacock.

Little jewels.

So that is the Purple Peacock..........hope you enjoyed.

~Be Polished!

Tiffani

Fall comes before winter.

Or at least it used to....we have gone from 70 degree days to snow...not that I mind.

I decided to use the one day of beautiful fall here in WV for what else???? ~ Do a mani!

Inside, with flash.

Outside, no flash, shade.

Outside, evening sun.

Color Club "Nothing But Truffle", stamped with China Glaze 2030 using BM plate...and randomly placed orange, clear, green and gold rhinestones.....of course, there was Seche on top.

I wore this for about 3 days. Then it was sunny again. Now it is snowing..

Be Polished!

~Tiffani

Scary, ain't it!!!

The fact that I am actually posting! My Hallowe'en nails were super fun!

My thumb was painted with Essence "Sun Downer" from "Return to Paradise"...officially my favorite non-neon orange - THANK YOU LYRA!!!

Stamped with Special Polish Black using the Coraline plate bat and kitty.

Black fingers are painted with wet n wild Crystalic in "Heavy Metal" (I really wish they wouldn't have discontinued this line of polish! I have them all....they are great.)

I sponged my pinky with China Glaze snow and made a "moon" with a large dotting tool and Color Club "Worth the Risque".

Here is the picture of everything I used for this kondicure:

Be Polished!

~Tiffani

I STILL CAN'T POST A PIC!!!!!

So sorry I have tons of things to post and review (not sent to me reviews, just bought by me reviews LOL) BUT, Blogger is just plain WONK! I haven't been able to upload a pic since my last post. Yeah, check the date.

******SCREAMING MAD********

I don't know what to do. The Commish got me a new computer for my b-day - he's still going about loading all the new software so I can maybe get some work done.

Just thought I'd let you know what's up.

Be Polished!

~Tiffani

Color Club #1

Color Club "Pretty in Platinum" from the newest collection ~ "Untamed Luxury"

I love this color...not white, not silver, not grey, not metallic, not shimmer....just perfectly "Pretty in Platinum"!

There is NOTING in my stash like this (At least I think so ..LOL)

I'm gonna 'nad it later...planning to wear my newest Chucks today and this is a good base.

I only used one coat here.

Outside on a dreary day, no flash.

Inside with flash, shows the little flicker of shimmer-y, metal-y ness....

I have this whole collection, and will be showing more of them coming soon....hope you likey!

Be Polished!

~Tiffani

The First Sponge.

Is old news, but I have to tell you, this is one of my most favorite NsOTD ever.... I didn't want to ever take it off....

(blogger - wth...why is this photo rotated???)

1. 2 Coats SH Insta-Dri in "Petal Pusher"

2. Sponged at the tips with Orly "Lemonade", "Snowcone" and "Pixy Stix"

3. Top coat with CG "Fairy Dusst"

4. Little pink metallic heart - from who knows where.... LOL

5. Seche

So, there's another oldie, but goodie....I am going to sport this look again when and if my nails ever grow out again.

Be Polished!

~Tiffani

NsOTD

(THIS is why I love living in the country - my daily route home)

From days gone by ~ a spam extravaganza. I am not going to apologize any more for being a suck blogger. Life is what it is right now (not all bad, don't worry), but here are a few colored palettes for your viewing pleasure:a rainy day marble - my first, and rather successful attempt at water marbling.

Pool party nails - a "Welcome Home" from Iraq shindig. Metallic silver with BM swirls in black - one little aqua rhinestone on each nail (reminded me of water ripples in the pool at night)

I really didn't love this, although separately, I love the polish, the striper, and the fimo.

Purple and gold - worn for a Lakers BBall game during the playoffs - sun for LA and a gold rhinestone.

Tone on tone with holo.

Pale "baby pink" with some dots and one foil nail. This foil was surprisingly easy to apply.
Softball nails. Our summer league team the "Bossy Babes" were turquoise and white - and of course, there had to be glitter. It was a twin. :)

One more pic of the water marble thing just because I really liked it.

So, for now, dear readers.

Be Polished!

~Tiffani

Swap No. 2!!!!!!

This is the 2nd swap in "the series"....and it was from the lovely Lily! Her blog is My little world of polish by Lily Nail.

My first H&M and Peggy Sage polishes! A Hello Kitty hairbrush (which has now become the "travel brush!!!!) and a great Watermelon Mint lip gloss, also H&M. I am so miffed that H&M in the States doesn't carry cosmetics... *sad face*.

Peggy Sage is a French brand I had never heard of, but the quality is primo - and the colors are very nice. The nail stickers are almost "rubbery" and they were perfect on my toenails...so much so that I had a tough time removing them - but for my tootsies, it was great!

This was just the 1st of many swaps I have now done with Lily! Her blog is great and I love to watch for her new reviews.

I usually post all the colors under these pictures and now you are probably wondering my I'm a "slacker" for this post. Well let me explain. I had been keeping a (HUGE) list of these polishes on a legal pad of paper, which recently, has become MIA. Yea, I could go through my stash (also HUGE) and pick out the bottles, but they are in a bit of a storage crunch right now.....We had some water damage to our master bath and are in the midst of re-doing the floor with awesome tile ~ that's on backorder from the manufacturer in ITALY! ARGH! We are living on sub-floor and concrete board; dust and filth. My nail table is sitting against my sliding glass door in the master bedroom and all my polishes are stacked in the guest bedroom....I know, enough for the excuses. IF I can find the tablet, I'll edit this post - and if I mess up a swap, please let me apologize in advance. I think I am going to have to start a spreadsheet.....

But all that being said, I love swapping, and anyone interested in a future one, please contact me!

Be Polished!

~Tiffani