Caviar Manicure 1st Time

I've admired caviar manis for a few months now. So, when I saw the beads at the dollar store, I snapped them up. I used a Clinique polish I've had forever as the base.

I don't think I'm a fan. There's a lot you have to do to get this right, and this'll probably be very short-lived. 

1. You have to clean up the edges of your base color really well before you add the beads. 

2. Then, I use a clear coat as the "glue." 

3. The minute you touch it, the beads will start falling off. I'm kind of worried they'll be all over my bedding by morning. 

The only place I can see this working is a special event. One with plenty of time to get ready first. I'll probably do this a few more times until I'm out of beads, but I won't be seeking them out again. 

Wedding Makeup Ponder No. 1

Is this my wedding eyeshadow?

Check out Vampy Varnish's scoop on the new Urban Decay Oz themed palettes. I think I need the Glinda one for my wedding. What do you think?

Blue Frankenmani

Here's the best shots I could get of a blue green Frankenpolish I made.

November/December used it part 1

Quick and dirty here:
1. Aveeno smart essentials daily detoxifying scrub. Buy again? No. This was a freebie sample and I'd say it scrubs only sort of and cleanses okayish. If I'm going to use something with gritty bits, then I want to feel them as something other than a minor annoyance. I used this as my morning face wash while traveling and it did the job without distinction.

2. Repechage t-zone balance honey and almond scrub. Buy again? No. It's again an ok scrub. This one was better because the particles were more plentiful and it doubled as a mask. My face did feel smooth after using it, just not smoother than other masks I've used.

3. Darling Girl Cosmetics skin quenchers dry oil spray in warm vanilla sugar. Buy again? Already did. The new one is a vanilla orange scent. These work best on somewhat damp skin to seal the moisture in. Great for dry winter conditions.

I want some recommendations, please!

So, I just spent way more time than I'd care to admit perusing Etsy's selection on handmade nail polishes, and there's enough out there to be overwhelming. If you buy indie polish, who do you buy from? Who out there has quality products?

Bond in a jewelry shop

OPI The Living Daylights over China Glaze For Audrey.

Rainbows

Eyes: inglot 345, 74, 477, and 388. Too faced liner, tarte mascara.
Cheeks: sephora apricot brandy blush.
Lips: revlon just bitten kissable balm stain rendezvous.