Swarovski Necklaces!

Hi Everyone! I have been making jewelry for quite a while and recently I have been considering selling my jewelry. So far I have only made three designs that will be available for sale and they are available in a very limited quantity for the time being. As time goes on I may add more designs. I am doing this strictly as a hobby and because I would love to be able to share this with everyone.

These necklaces are listed to purchase on Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/people/BornDance

All necklaces are made to order. Because I am just starting out, order processing time is usually 4 days and I will be using USPS.
Thanks so much for all of your support!


Anchors Away Necklace
$15 shipped anywhere in the US
This necklace is on an 18 inch silver plated chain with a silver plated anchor charm and an 8mm Swarovski crystal in capri blue. It has a lobster clasp and there is a 6mm Swarovski crystal in capri blue at the closure.

Starfish Necklace
$15 shipped anywhere in the US
This necklace is on an 18 inch silver plated chain with a silver plated starfish charm and an 8mm Swarovski crystal in capri blue. It has a lobster clasp and there is a 6mm Swarovski crystal in capri blue at the closure.

Guardian Angel Wing Necklace
$15 shipped anywhere in the US
This necklace is on an 18 inch silver plated chain with a silver plated wing and an 8mm Swarovski crystal in amethyst. It has a lobster clasp and there is a 6mm Swarovski crystal in amethyst at the closure.

If you are interested in any of these pieces please visit my Etsy site (listed above).

Thanks so much for all of your support :D

Incoco Nail Appliques

Incoco dry nail appliques give you a perfect manicure in minutes with no dry time.

Details: These are dry nail appliques that are made of 100% real nail polish, they are not plastic or stickers. These act as a base coat, main color, and top coat in one. These are DBP, Toulene, and Formaldehyde free. These come in a variety of colors, glitters, and designs including a french manicure option.

Where to Buy: As far as I know these are now only available to purchase at their online store for about $8. I purchased mine on clearance ($2) at Walgreens, but as far as I know they are not sold there anymore.

 How to use it: These come on a strip (as you can see in the picture above). You just peel the polish off of the backing and place on your nail. The package comes with a file and you use that to file off any excess. You do not need to use a base coat or a top coat with these. The first time or two that you use these it can be a bit tricky but it becomes very easy once you get the hang of it. To remove these you just use regular nail polish remover. I find that these tend to "stick" to my nails more than regular nail polish so I prefer to use acetone polish remover. Non-acetone works just fine too, but it may take a bit longer. Incoco's website has great instructions as well as videos on how to apply.      

Just a note: My nails are on the shorter side so I am able to use one strip for two nails which gives me more value for my money.My tip is to start with the pinky finger and work your way to the thumb.

How long they last: The picture to the left is my nails on day NINE of my manicure. Usually I am lucky if I can get 2-3 days out of my manicure before I have to remove it because of chips. This manicure could have probably lasted a few more days as well. There was one small chip and the tiniest bit of wear at the tips.

My thoughts: I love this concept as well as the product. It can be a bit more time consuming than a regular manicure to actually apply but the fact that as soon as your done, your nails are dry I would say it is worth it. I wouldn't say that these are something you would use every time you paint your nails, but these would be perfect for something like a vacation where you don't want to have to worry about chipping and touching up every few days. These a perfect for someone who wants a long-wearing manicure with no dry time and ease of application.

Argan Oil

Moroccan Oil seems to be the new thing lately, but it is quite pricey. I have seen it go for $30 for the same size bottle as this Argan oil which retails for $9.50. I decided that the Argan oil would be a friendlier alternative for my wallet.

Details: An oil treatment that is used to protect hair from environmental and heat damage as well as to revitalize and nourish fry and damaged hair. This product also claims to add shine and help to eliminate frizz. The bottle that I purchased is 3.4 oz.

Where to buy: I purchased mine at Sally Beauty Supply for about $9.50.

How to use it: I take a quarter size of this prodcut (I have long, thick hair) and smooth it through my hair after my shower. I also use it on dry hair before I straighten it.


My thoughts: I am in love with this product. This is a quick step that I can add to my hair routine and I am able to use it on wet or dry hair. I have seen a significant improvement in my hair in terms of look and feel. My hair is naturally unruly, curly, and a bit coarse to the touch. After using the Argan Oil I have noticed that my hair feels softer, looks less frizzy, looks shinier, and it looks healthier overall.

Overall rating:
I would give this product A+. I can't compare this to the Moroccan oil, I'm sure it is a fantastic product but the Argan oil works great for me. I love the way this makes my hair look and feel and it is a great value for your money because you need the smallest amount.

What do you all think? Have you tried Argan Oil and what were your results?

New Packaging for Urban Decay Primer Potion!

It seems as if Urban Decay has listened to all of its loyal fans and taken our requests into consideration! I know we all thought the original "genie bottle" was very cute, but it was such a waste of product. Urban Decay has just released a new Eyeshadow Primer Potion in a Professional size at Sephora. This is a new very user friendly squeeze tube! It retails for $29, but it comes with 0.85 oz of product. The original size primer potion only had 0.34 oz and the XL size had 0.55 oz. So this release is truly a professional size bottle! And you can actually get all of the product out of this tube! The only downside, its that is it marked as limited edition!?! Huh? I have heard that they will be releasing a smaller size in the same tube design in their fall line, so let's hope so. I think it would be a bad decision on there part to only release this packaging for a limited time! If you want to purchase this product, head on over to Sephora and take a look!

Nail TAG

I saw this tag on the lovely Nouveau Cheap's blog and decided I would do this here! If you haven't checked out her blog you are really missing out! She gives lots of great insight on affordable beauty products as well as letting you know about great deals!

How many polishes do you have in your stash?
About 50 and growing!

Which brand do you own the most of?
I would have to say I own the most China Glaze

What colors do you own the most of?
Pinks and nudes

Do you have a color/texture you do not own?
I don't have any neons or yellow polish.

What's the one polish you always pick up to lift your spirits?
China Glaze Good Witch. It is a great pink color with glitter!

What is the nail polish that you wear most frequently?
Rimmel Milk Chocolate!

What polish do you keep looking at and wondering why you haven't gotten rid of it yet?
Rimmel Princess Pink-It is a beautiful color in the bottle but I feel like it takes at least 3 coats to get anything even close to the color in the bottle.

Go-to Base Coat?
Don't really use base coats that often, I know I should...but I just don't!

Go-to Top Coat?
I like the INM Out the Door top coat

Stamping vs Free Hand?
I typically do very simple free-hand. Can't afford to get into stamping right now!

Bling me, baby? or No bling for me, please!
Some bling-an occasional glitter polish here or rhinstone there.

I consider my nails basically nekkid if they don' t have some kind of design?
Nope! Most of the time I use just ONE color of polish. It is on a very rare occasion that I attempt a nail design.

My favorite plate/tool/technique?
Hmm, I really like using an unexpected color as a french tip...like grey!

What was the last nail related thing you bought?
A mini nail quad of Spring Inspired Essie nail polishes

How many nail related hauls have you bought in the last 7 days (on-line/in-person)?
Only one-a quad of mini Essie polishes

If you've ever been on a no-buy, how long did it last? Is that what you planned?
I've never put myself on a no-buy for nail polish, but if I was I have a little inkling that it wouldn't last too long!

If anyone out there reading this is a nail polish lover, I tag you to do this fun nail tag! Either do your own post on your blog or put your answers in the comments section :D

Tuesday Tips!

Hi everyone! I hope you all are having a wonderful Sunday. It is absolutely gorgeous here in sunny FL and I plan on fully taking advantage of that by hitting the beach later.

I just wanted to write a quick post to let you all know about a new series that I have started on my YouTube channel titled Tuesday Tips. Basically every Tuesday there will be a video (usually under 5 minutes) giving you a quick tip.
So far the tips have been:

• How to make your own tinted moisturizer (perfect for the Spring and Summer months)
• How to use less of your brush cleanser which in turn will save you money.

If you want to know more make sure you go to my channel and subscribe so you get the "latest Tuesday Tips"! Thanks so much and I hope you all are enjoying this lovely Spring Day :D

White Watch? Under $20? No Way!

Hi everyone! I promise that in the near future I will become more diligent in updating this blog. Life has just been so crazy lately, I'm sure many of you know how that is.

I wanted to share something fashion related with you that I just purchased thanks to Tracy and Stefanie from eleventhgorgeous on Youtube. Do you know how every season there seems to be one trend that everyone is loving? This season it seems as if white watches are the new big thing. I have a love/hate relationship with watches because I feel that most of them are either too expensive for what I am willing to spend or are not quite "fashionable" enough for my taste. I like my watches to be a bit of a statement piece and something that can look good with other fashion pieces as well. Well, I came across a gorgeous GUESS watch, but lo and behold it was $150. So, Tracy and Stefanie introduced the YouTube world to this watch from the company BONGO:

It meets all of my criteria for an everyday watch and the best part? It is only $15! I love the fact that it is so affordable because in the off chance that something were to happen, you won't be out a ton of money. You can purchase this watch from Amazon or I picked mine up at my local Sears! I love that it is a bit more of a statement piece and it has the lovely rhinestones all around the face of the watch. I would have never believed that a watch like this would retail for under $20 if I had seen it first. I was a little bit skeptical about this watch at first, which is why I chose to purchase it in a store so I could see it for myself before making the purchase. But, let me tell you it is definitely worth the $15! Let me know if you pick this watch up and what you think! Hope you all enjoyed this!

Sassy Minerals Haul

Hi Everyone! I know I have been MIA this month, but things have been crazy busy at work and such. I recently received some amazing products from a company called Sassy Minerals. To view the haul on my YouTube channel and to hear more about the company and pricing click here.
This company is wonderful. The customer service is fantastic and the shipping is very fast. They have a wide variety of products, but this post and the video are mainly about the eye colors!
This is how the shadow samples arrived. They came in a cute fishnet style bag with a silver ribbon at the top:

Here are the 20 samples:

 

Here is a look at how they individually package each sample. Each sample comes "shrink wrapped" with a plastic ring around it so that nothing can open up or leak during shipping:

I decided to post the swatches here instead of showing them in my video because there are so many! (Click on the picture to enlarge it)

Color names from top to bottom, left to right:
1st row (Eye Candy-Liner): Flash of Brilliance, Gasoline Rainbow, Secretive, Tattletale
2nd row (Eye Candy-Shimmer): Crown Jewels, Elusive, Fairy Wings, Fate
3rd row (Eye Candy-Shimmer): Glass House, Party Girl, Silk Sheets, Starstruck
4th row (Eye Candy-Silk Luster): Acoustic, Dust Bunny, Eclipse, Immortal
5th row (Eye Candy-Silk Luster): Thunderstruck, Understated, Wonderland
6th row (So Cheeky-Shimmer): Tart

Definitely go check out this company. Let me know if you have tried any of their products and what your favorites are!

FTC Disclaimer: These products were sent to me by the company for review consideration. This is my 100% honest opinion and I am not being paid to review these products.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hi everyone! So sorry I have been MIA lately. I have been crazy busy with work and life, but I promise I will have some more things up soon! I just wanted to check in to say Happy Valentine's Day! What are your plans for VDay? Are you going out and having fun with the girls, or having a night with a special someone? Me? I am having a homecooked meal (cooked with love by my boyfriend). We went to the outlets the other day and he got me my VDay present. This is something I saw and I really wanted, but I decided we couldn't afford to get it, so he surprised me with it later. He couldn't even wait until today to give it to me!

Yesterday night I also came home and there was a box contianing a dozen roses on our doorstep! I am so lucky to have this amazing man in my life.

Comment below and let me know what your Vday plans are :D

MAC Coconut Ice

Hi all! If you are anything like me, the thought of Spring and Summer fast approaching makes you all giddy inside because of all the amazing colors that will be realeased in makeup and clothing collections!

One of these collections was released this winter to prepare us for Spring. This collection is the MAC in Lillyland collection (Lilly Pulitzer). This collection had many different items that were all inspired by Lilly Pulitzer's preppy and bright designs. We saw a lot of bright pinks, corals, oranges, ect..

One of my favorites from this collection had to be the nail polish in Coconut Ice. This is a beautiful coral/pinky color. This is the perfect color to bring us into Spring. The swatch on the left is two coats of this gorgeous color! In real life, this color has more of a brighter coral finish than is showing in the swatch.

Did you haul anything from the MAC in Lillyland collection?