Just Checking In

Hi!
Hope you all are doing well, and Happy Father's Day!
Sorry I've been MIA for a while! I haven't done anything blog worthy nails wise, as I usually just do a plain polish, no designs or anything! Right now I'm wearing China Glaze's For Audrey, so nothing special! I'm hoping to start getting back into doing some more konading as I really need to try more of the new bundle monster plates! Maybe tonight!

What is your favourite image from the new bundle monster plates? What should I try next?

Here is a quick shot of Joe Fresh Fig, right before I took it off. Don't forget to enter my Joe Fresh Giveaway, it will end next week (but I might extend this as there are not very many entries so far)

THANK YOU FOR 300 SUBS :)

Hi everybody!

Sorry I have been MIA for the past few days, I just started a new job on Monday, so I have been super busy with that!
I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for 300 subscribers (301 actually!) I appreciate it so much, and when I started this blog less than a year ago, I would never have imagined so many people reading my blog!
So thank you so much for those of you that have taken the time to subscribe to me, and if you have a blog I would love to subscribe to you (if I'm not already) so leave a link in the comments below!
Possible giveaway BUT there is no post office near my work, so potentially at 400? :) or 350! or soon! we will see! :)

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

10 Things that make me happy tag

The Rules:

1. Post who gave you this award

2. State 10 things you like.

3. Give this award to 10 other bloggers and notify them with a comment.

I got this one a while go from mrsrexy from Canadian Nail Fanatic and I figured I should finally do it!

10 things I like:

1. nail polish
2. costco
3. shaytards (http://www.youtube.com/user/SHAYTARDS)
4. shopping
5. watching movies, tv, and youtube
6. hanging out with my friends
7. traveling
8. singing loudly
9. tim horton's ice capp
10. thai food!

OKAY, so as my other tags, once again I tag YOU!! please do this tag, and leave a link in the comments below, because I would love to know what 10 things you like!

tag, you're it!

Hi! I was tagged by Gryffindorx3 in like october 2010 and forgot about doing this until now! slightly late, but better late then never! :)

1. Why did you create the blog?

To interact with other polish lovers and to share my nail designs and to learn more about polish!

2. What kind of blogs do you follow?

Nail polish, makeup & fashion blogs!

3. Do you have a favorite make-up brand?

Clinique, Bobbi Brown, Covergirl, MAC

4. And a favorite clothing brand?

Forever 21, American Eagle, H&M

5. What make-up products is essential for you?

Eyeliner

6. What's your favorite colour?
I go through phases.. pink, purple, blue..

7. What's your favorite perfume?

Lacoste Touch of Pink

8. What's the film you liked the most?

Most recently, Bridesmaids, that was probably the funniest movie in a while.. but classics are Princess Diaries andThe Parent Trap (I'm such a child)

9. What countries would you like to go?

Greece!!!!

Who do I tag?
I TAG YOU!
If you haven't done this tag, and you want to do it, PLEASE do it as I would love to get to you know better, and leave a link in the comments below so I can check it out! :)

The Handwriting Tag

Hi! Today I have a different kind of post for you, this is the handwriting tag. Now, I will be honest and admit that I wasn't actually tagged by anyone to do this.. BUT I thought, WHY NOT!?
I first saw it here on the PolishAholics blog

All you have to do, is answer the questions, take a picture and post!

1. What is your name? And your blog name?

2. Blog URL

3. Write: the brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

4. Favourite quote

5. Favourite song

6. Favourite band/singers

7. What was the last movie you saw?

8. Favourite tv shows?

9. Say anything!

10. Pass it along to a few bloggers

Okay, so I tag you!!! If you haven't done this tag - DO IT! and if you do it or have already done it, leave a link in the comments below, so I can check it out! :) I added some more questions to the original one to make it a bit different! :)

About me: kreativ blogger award

YAY! thank you to Sugar Coated Tips who tagged me! If you haven't seen her blog, be sure to check it out, she deserves way more followers!
So rules are to list 10 facts about yourself and tag 10 other blogs!

My 10 facts:
1. I've lived in 5 different cities in 20 years
2. I was born in Nigeria
3. I'm an only child, and most people ask "do you like being an only child" and if you asked me when I was younger, I would have said no, but now I say yes!
4. If I don't like someone, I won't waste my time pretending I like them, because life is short and I would rather spend time with people that I actually like
5. I'm not one of those people that needs to be around other people all the time I probably learned that from being an only child, but then again, I like being around people too (but not all the time!)
6. I love stationery - pens, pencils, pretty paper, highlighters, post-it notes, so I love Staples (it's heaven!)
7. I used to collect coins and stamps when I was little and thought I was the coolest kid ever!
8. For four years I worked as a lifeguard and swimming instructor, and I loved it! This summer I am taking a break to work in a more office like environment, and I will probably be back to teaching lessons in the Fall. Most kids are awesome, but some kids, are EVIL!
9. I speak 4 languages - English, Hindi, French, and Spanish - Spanish I'm definatley a beginner but I could get by, and French, I have a horrible accent, but I can understand what people are saying (mostly) but I hate speaking it
10. I love to travel. I've been to a lot places around the world and I love it. Learning about new cultures and seeing how people live around the world is amazing!

Now, I tag
1. chikisnails
2. Original Wacky
3. feedkmayeorchids
4. nailside
5. nailnewbie

Just 5 for now! But if you want to do this, please do it, and leave a link to it in the comments below so I can read facts about you! :)

ps: my new bundle monster plates came in!
pss: leave a link to your blog, I love to check out new blogs!

my top 10 makeup products

Hello lovely readers! Today I don't have a nail polish related post for you because I still have my blue konad polish on (see post below) and I love it!

So today I have my top 10 make up products that I am CURRENTLY into. Now keep in mind that I don't wear A LOT of make up and I'm not a professional by any means - I'm actually really really amateur when it comes to makeup! I don't wear blush or lipstick or liquid foundation or concealer.. but here is what I always reach for! The locations of where to buy things will be listed but I mostly just know where I got the things and not all the stores where they are sold because choices are limited in Canada.
*PHOTO HEAVY!*
From L to R: Laura Mercier Petite Eye Palette, Rimmel London Colour Rush in Smokey Brun, L'oreal Paris Lineur Intense Liquid Liner in Carbon Black, Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black, Clinque Perfectly Real Compact Makeup, Bobbi Brown Gel Liner, Nivea Lip Balm in Milk and Honey, ELF small smudge brush, EcoTools Powder Brush, and EcoTools Eyeshadow Brush

Now I will talk about each item individually

Rimmel London Colour Rush in Smokey Brun

This Rimmel Quad is the one I grab for the most often, I love the colours, I usually just wear the upper right one all over my lid (Like I said before I'm not super good with make up so I don't bother with the crease and outer corner and highlight stuff but sometimes I use the other colours to try!) Available at drugstores.

Laura Mercier Petite Eye Palette
This Laura Mercier Palette is another eyeshadow quad that I grab if I don't grab the Rimmel one. I use the 2nd from left colour mostly. I ordered this from Kiss and Makeup and when I received it the 3rd from left eye shadow was cracked. They asked me to send them a picture and they shipped me a new one immediately! I have that one too but I just use this one cuz I had already opened it. They ship to USA and Canada for free! They have great customer service!

L'oreal Paris Lineur Intense Liquid Liner in Carbon Black

Okay, so on days where I am feeling more ambitious or when I go out at night, I put this eyeliner on my upper lash line. So as someone who is not great with makeup, this thin brush makes application SUPER easy and I would really recommend this if you are new to makeup and don't have a steady hand like me! I like to do little strokes at a time so I don't mess up completely (which I do pretty often!) Available at drugstores

Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black

Okay so latley Ih ave been grabbing this Clinique mascara because all of my other mascaras are waterproof. I only recently found out that non-waterproof mascaras tend to work better if you are not worried about smudging. I really like the Maybelline One-by-One and the Falsies but I own those in waterproof and really want to try them in non-waterproof because then I think I would like them better. I have really long eyelashes but this mascara just adds to complete a look by adding some volume and making my eyelashes stand out more. I got this in one of the Clinique free gifts with purchase! Available anywhere that sells Clinique

Clinque Perfectly Real Compact Makeup (shade 136 N)
Okay so as I mentioned before I don't wear foundation but I like to use this Clinque powder all over my face for a more complete look. I don't really know what it does but I like it! (as you can tell!) Available anywhere that sells Clinique

Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black Ink
If I could only choose ONE thing to wear it would be black eyeliner in my waterline! I love it so much. I used to use different pencil liners, but ever since November I started using gel liners which last ALL DAY! First I had the Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner and I used up the WHOLE thing! so I bought this one from Sephora and honestly they are both the same quality! I'm going to try the MAC Fluidline once this one is finished. Available at Sephora or anywhere that sells Bobbi Brown Makeup

ELF small smudge brush, EcoTools Powder Brush, and EcoTools Eyeshadow Brush
These are my 3 favourite brushes. EcoTools has great brushes for a super low price and ELF as well. This is from the ELF $3 line but it's great to apply gel liner! ELF brushes are available at www.eyeslipsface.com and EcoTools brushes are available at Wal-Mart.

Nivea Milk and Honey Lip Balm
Finally my Nivea Milk & Honey lip balm. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! This is my SECOND tube! I have this one ALL the time! If I don't have my Smith's Rosebud Salve on (available at Sephora or American Apparel)

What are you favourite makeup products for everyday makeup?
Thanks for reading! :)

don't be a drag, just be a queen

HAHA
Love the new Lady Gaga song! totally stuck in my head :)

So like i mention in my post I have been keeping up with doing my nails so I will post some pictures in the end of some of the konads I have done recently/around Christmas time (I'm sure you can guess which one that is) I realize that they are all blue based! wow hahaha well I have done other ones I guess I just forgot to take pictures of them!
So here are the pictures, I'm sorry I forget exactly which colours I used but that's okay, also the lighting is super bad cuz it's from my phone, I actually haven't used my camera in like months so the battery is probably dead!




So right now I have on OPI You Don't Know Jacques, and I LOVE IT! I know this colour is super old and everyone has it already, but I just joined that bandwagon! so pretty, even on slightly darker skin tones, which is good!

Also, I mentioned how the eBay person sent me the wrong polish, well she said she would send me the right one! So hopefully that comes soon and that's so nice of them! Let me know if you want their eBay name, because they were great!

Alright, well I hope you guys had a nice weekend!
Happy Valentine's Day (although I am very anti-valentine's day) ahha except when I get chocolate! yummy :)

Do you guys have any good websites to buy makeup from?
Thanks :)

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just checking in

Hello lovely readers,
Just checking in! Hope you guys are having a good weekend! I am moving into my residence tomorrow! Hopefully you haven't been affected by Hurricane Earl, but it hit directly over Halifax and it has caused some power outages and such.

Have a good rest of the weekend!

Hopefully will have some manis this week!

my favourite tv shows

No nails today!
Okay, so since I asked this question on my giveaway, I thought I would do a post about television that's what I'm usually doing if I have nothing else to do!
I used to watch A LOT of t.v. so I have acquired MANY favourite shows! Here is a list :) Not really in any particular order

LOST (I know it ended, but it's my all time favourite show, I'm watching it from the beginning with my parentals because I totally got them hooked to it!)
DEXTER (most loveable serial killer ever! Airs on Showtime (USA) and Movie Channel (Canada) new season starts September 26)
GREY'S ANATOMY (best hospital show ever! I love the weird medical mysteries that they show, and then of course Dr. McDreamy is the cutest doctor ever! New season premieres September 23 on ABC)
GLEE (everyone knows about glee! Last year was it's first season and it got so many grand reviews! Can't wait to see what songs they end up singing this year! New season starts September 21 on FOX)
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (so much drama on Wisteria Lane! New season starts September 26 on ABC)
others that I like to watch:
America's Next Top Model - September 8 on The CW
Real Housewives of New Jersey - (already airing on Bravo)
Jersey Shore (FIST PUMPINGGGG) (already airing on MTV - season 2)
Gossip Girl - September 13 on The CW
How I Met Your Mother - September 20 on CBS
CSI Las Vegas - September 23 on CBS
So You Think You Can Dance - on FOX (just ended, and the Canadian one I don't follow)

As you can see I like a wide range of genres and I love stories that continue from beginning to end!

Thanks for reading!
happy saturday!

What shows are you looking forward to starting again in the Fall?

ps: my manicure from yesterday has already chipped on one finger! I am angry, but kinda happy because I need to switch my polish soon I have such bad nail ADD

i'm back + trip pictures

Hello lovely readers! I'm back from our nation's capital Ottawa (Ontario, Canada).

What a lovely trip it was! It was nice to get away from this city and explore the Capital! We did many things such as go to the Parliament, do a tour of the Mint, shop, eat, boat cruise etc. It was great!

Polish wise, I bought one polish in Ottawa Essie Pretty Edgy! I had been wanting it for a while and I finally found it in Shoppers Drug Mart! Who knew?! The Shoppers here don't have the new collection (well I guess it's not new anymore?)

I also arrived home to two lovely packages! A Nfu-Oh polish (my first and certainly not last) and some OPI polishes I ordered from Amazon.

Here are some pictures:

me in front of the Parliament building!

and again (being sillly!) this is the back of the building

this is me at the mint trying to lift a HUGE thing of gold!

Parliament during the light show at night

new polishes from L to R: Nfu-Oh 61, OPI DS Coronation, OPI Catch Me In Your Net, OPI In My Private Jet, Essie Pretty Edgy

Hope you enjoyed my post! Polish swatches to come tomorrow!

This week my nails are taking a break. Thursday is my last day of work at the pool so I am going to go get a manicure in celebration! I've been waiting all summer!!! Not sure what colour I'm gonna get, I wonder how long I will be able to keep it without getting bored??

Thanks for reading! I am almost at 100 followers! I am working on my giveaway! It'll be around a 10 polish giveaway ranging in brands and maybe I will throw in some other nail related things as well! I am going to finish buying the polishes for my giveaway tomorrow hopefully!


ps: anyone wanna swap milani dress maker??!? - big lemming!!

4 Things Tag

I love getting to know my fellow bloggers, so what a great way! The lovely Kathy from Gryffindorx3 tagged me in this cute getting to know you post.

4 things in my bag/purse:

- wallet

- blackberry

- keys

- hand sanitizer

4 favorite things in my room

- my bed

- my clothes

- my nail polish collection

- macbook

4 things I’ve always wanted to do

- go to Greece

- move away for school (one more month!)

- be able to cook everything super well

- win the lottery

4 things I’m currently into

- nail polishes

- reading the globe and mail

- working at the pool

- jersey shore

4 things I bet you didn't know about me
- I was born in Lagos, Nigeria
- I am moving to Halifax, Nova Scotia in one month to go to University
- I am afraid of biking because when I was in grade 3 I fell off my bike and broke my arm
- I love shopping in outlet malls in the USA

4 songs I can't get out of my head

- Dynamite - Taio Cruz

- Airplanes - B.o.B feat. Haley Williams

- California Gurls - Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dogg

- Forever - Drake Feat. Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem

Rules:

once tagged you must link the person who tagged you

tag 4 others

let the bloggers know they have been tagged

give 4 answers to each question asked

My tags
- Zara from Never Unpolished
- Serena from Lacquer Love
- Tasha from chikisnails
- Li Lian from nails nails nails

blogroll

I have now made a blogroll! I thought it would be a nice add-on!
Please let me know if you would like to be featured, and I would LOVE to be on yours!

I am going to try to keep blogs that have been recently updated (one week max.)!!

Thanks!!

-Smita