ORLY Space Cadet VS HARD CANDY Beetle

Dupe? No dupe? Semi-Dupe? I know this is probably OLD news to most people but I was finally able to get my paws on Orly Space Cadet and had to compare it to my Hard Candy Beetle for kicks and giggles.

TOP: Orly Space Cadet, BOTTOM: Hard Candy Beetle

Swatches and comparisons of both after the jump! Super pretty duochromes you don't wanna miss! ;]

Nail Art Week, Day #7: The Cloud Manicure

I'm on my own personal quest to become better at nail art. And in order to become better, I need practice! Since I have no one to practice on, I have to practice on myself. SOOOO this week, I am replicating a bunch of designs I saw online and I also am going to include step by step instructions on how YOU can replicate them!


For today's nail art I decided to give the infamous "cloud" manicure a shot. I feel like everyone has tried this but me haha! So I gave it a shot ;]

NAIL ART WEEK, DAY #7

More pictures and the tutorial to follow!

Nail Art Week, Day #6: Girly Mixed Media Manicure

 I'm on my own personal quest to become better at nail art. And in order to become better, I need practice! Since I have no one to practice on, I have to practice on myself. SOOOO this week, I am replicating a bunch of designs I saw online and I also am going to include step by step instructions on how YOU can replicate them!

Today is a manicure I've done a million and a half times with different designs and colors! I like this because it NEVER comes out the same, even though I do my flowers the same every time it always looks different :] Not to mention, it's SOO easy to execute!

NAIL ART WEEK, DAY #6

How to and more pictures after the jumparoo!

Nail Art Week, Day "#5": The Intricate Manicure

Welcome back, folks! Hope you enjoyed the mini break from Nail Art Week and took in those glorious neons!

I'm on my own personal quest to become better at nail art. And in order to become better, I need practice! Since I have no one to practice on, I have to practice on myself. SOOOO this week, I am replicating a bunch of designs I saw online

Today is actually a manicure I did last night. Why? bored outta my mind I guess since I took 3 hours out of my life to do this haha!

What could this 3 hour manicure with these pretty colors be?!?!? Take a jump to find out!

SINFUL COLORS: Make Some Noise Collection + Swatches

I'm interrupting Nail Art Week to post this. I was going to wait to post this NEXT week but, because Sinful Colors are on sale for a blistering 99 cents at Walgreens this week (until Saturday), I figured I needed to post these amazing neons ASAP!

Swatches after the jump!

WINNER! of the 50 Blog Followers & 100 Facebook Likes GIVEAWAY

Congrats, Samantha!

I've already sent my lovely winner an email! She has 48 hours to respond, if she doesn't - I'll choose another winner. Haha, I hope this goes smoother than the dang Facebook giveaway!

See ya in the next blog post,
Lacey

Nail Art Week, Day #3: Easy Watermelon Manicure

 I'm on my own personal quest to become better at nail art. And in order to become better, I need practice! Since I have no one to practice on, I have to practice on myself. SOOOO this week, I am replicating a bunch of designs I saw online and I also am going to include step by step instructions on how YOU can replicate them!

I've been wanting to try this for awhile, the idea has been stuck in my head! PLUS! Who doesn't love watermelon... well I know some people haha but that's besides the point! ;]

NAIL ART WEEK, DAY 3:

Pictures, super quick and sweet tutorial after the jump!

Nail Art Week, Day #2: Bows & Stripes Manicure

I'm on my own personal quest to become better at nail art. And in order to become better, I need practice! Since I have no one to practice on, I have to practice on myself. SOOOO this week, I am replicating a bunch of designs I saw online and I also am going to include step by step instructions on how YOU can replicate them!

NAIL ART WEEK, DAY 2:

How to, supplies and MORE pictures after the jump!

Nail Art Week, Day #1: Duo Color Studded Manicure

I'm on my own personal quest to become better at nail art. And in order to become better, I need practice! Since I have no one to practice on, I have to practice on myself. SOOOO this week, I am replicating a bunch of designs I saw online (I have no refrences, because most of the time it's 3AM and I'm taking screen shots on my iPhone haha. I also am going to include step by step instructions on how YOU can replicate them!

NAIL ART WEEK, DAY 1:

Check the jump for more pictures and the tutorial!

MILANI Red Sparkle (& CHINA GLAZE Electrify)

I recently got a coupon from CVS for $3 off any purchase for my birthday! Of course I had to buy polish bahah!

Milani Red Sparkle

I went with Milani Red Sparkle
Pictures and a pretty sweet mani after the jump!

Lacey's Favorite ZOYA Nail Polishes

Good afternoon my lovely ladies! Sorry I didn't post yesterday, I was feeling a bit under the weather :[ BUT today I'm back!

I figured my favorite Zoya polishes was a good topic for today since they're 50% promo for Earth Day and polish exchange is going on!

Zoya Crystal, Faye, Kristen and Paz.

More info about the sale and my personal faves after the jump!

CULT NAILS Haul Part II: The Top Coats

*Drum roll*

L->R Let Me Fly, Captivated, Seduction, and Living Water

(Here's Part I if you missed yesterday!)

ONWARD!

CULT NAILS Haul Part I: The Glitters

Cult nails Haul! I bought 4 polishes in their $5 sale (+1 normal priced LE polish). I'm going to divide the post up into 2 parts, 2 polishes per post :] Today...

L->R Let Me Fly, Captivated, Seduction, and Living Water

Hop on over and see what I'm covering today :]

Comments

Just to let you lovely ladies know:

I LOVE and APPRECIATE ALL your comments!! I'm sorry I'm slow at responding :( my MacBook has been without a charger since February since it's so expensive... I'm on my phone 98.5% (real stat!) of the time and blogger makes mobile life complicated, ugh!

ALSO! I read ALL posts I subscribe to! Seriously, if I'm not on IG, I'm stalking my RSS feed! Again, being on my iPhone makes it nearly impossible to comment :(

Please don't think I'm being snotty or ungrateful! I wish I could reply and comment faster! Hopefully soon I'll stop buying polish and get a dang charger! $80, ugh.

- Lacey

WHIMSICAL IDEAS BY PAM: Seuss & Kitty Glitter

Today I have some super unique polishes for you, more indie polishes! These unique mixes are made by a lovely lady named Pam at Whimsical Ideas by Pam. I only bought two, but I can guarentee I'll have more for you guys!

Polishes by Whimsical Ideas by Pam

Check out the stuff after the jump!

LACQUISTRY [Black] Shredded

Today I have for you guys Lacquistry Shredded, which is her black shredded top coat. Unfortunately, it is no longer in production and has been retired :[ (Which is why I'm super happy I got it last go around since only 9 were offered for sale!!!)

 Lacquistry Shredded in Black

Jump over for some swatches and layering :]

ZOYA - GMA Promo Trio: Miley, Sweet & Pippa

If you saw my Facebook post about Zoya Remove+ and the love affair I have with it, then you know I didn't skip out on the GMA promo! How could I pass it up?! Haha I ended up settling on the "Trio #4" which included: Miley, Sweet and Pippa.

 L->R: Zoya Miley, Sweet and Pippa

I hate to say this. I never thought I would. I've met a Zoya I don't like, or even disappointed in :((((((

REVLON Colorstay Nail Polish AKA My Current Obsession

I'm a big fan of Revlon polishes in general and when I saw them release their new Colorstay polishes I wanted to give them a shot!

L->R: French Roast, Midnight, Rainforest and Stiletto

No one could of prepared me for the love I have for these polishes!
Jump on over for a quick review of all the polishes!

KNOCKED UP NAILS: Swatches & Review

I've been given the opportunity to review some polishes from a new polish brand called Knocked Up Nails! I'm going a little more in depth with this review since they are a newer brand and there is less information out there about it. Please don't skip this post just because of the brand's name, especially if you're into cruelty free polishes!!

Left: Mint Chip at Midnight, Right: Prenatal Princess

Here's a little bit about the Knocked Up Nails (KUN, as I'll refer to it) from their site:

"Our pregnancy-safe nail polish formula does not contain toluene, formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate or camphor. Through our cheeky polish names we show a little extra lovin’ to the preggos, but Knocked Up Nails is also safe for allergy sufferers, cancer patients & children. Our hip, modern hues are long-lasting and chip resistant. All of our polishes are cruelty free and made in the USA."

Check out some more information, swatches and reviews after the jump!

THE HUNGRY ASIAN: Sneeze Breeze

Today I have for y'all another indie polish brand! I keep ordering them so I keep swatching them haha. Thispost is going to feature a polish called Sneeze Breeze by The Hungry Asian (Kae)!

Cue, bottle shot:

Sneeze Breeze by The Hungry Asian

Jump on over! (You won't regret it!!!)

CULT NAILS: Toxic Seaweed

Hi ladies (and gents?) today I have for you a polish I put off buying (yet again).  I wasn't going to let this one get away like Unicorn Puke did!This has automatically became one my favorite polishes since it blessed my dinky little mailbox yesterday afternoon.

Cult Nails: Toxic Seaweed

Pictures or it didn't happen! After the jump of course:

Easter Manicure

So, I totally wasn't going to an Easter themed manicure, but I got bored tonight and actually felt like trying for once haha. Husband told me to do an Easter egg mani but, I felt like everyone else was doing that so I tried something new!

My Easter themed manicure!

More pictures and tutorial after the jump... or bunny hop ;]

DANDY NAILS: Come Out & Play, RAINBOW HONEY: Frozen Flame

Today I have for you ladies some Etsy polishes I got in the mail yesterday!

Rainbow Honey: Frozen Flame and Dandy Nails: Come Out and Play

Pictures and reviews after the jump!

CULT NAILS $5 Sale!

Begins 4/7 at MIDNIGHT EST! Here are the details:

Are you going to grab anything? I think I'm going to get Captivated and Let Me Fly. I'm also going to grab Seduction even though it isn't on sale... It's looking prettttttyyy close to Unicorn Puke to me!

Until next time (tomorrow),
Lacey

KARINE'S POLISHES: Birthday Club Collection Swatches & Review

Today I have for you guys some new polishes made by a blogger named Karine (Karinea0a) called Karine's Polishes! She recently launched her Birthday Club Collection on April 1st!

 

L->R: Noir Désir, Ooh La La!!, Naïade

Some swatches, review, and more info after the jump!

Versatile Blogger Award

I was awarded the Versatile Blogger Award by two LOVELY ladies! You should check out both of them: Naked Without Polish and Nail Notes! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! <3 Much love to both of you!

The rules for this are as follows:

1. Nominate 15 fellow bloggers that are relatively new to blogging.

2. Let them know you have nominated them.

3. Share 7 random facts about yourself.

4. Thank the blogger[s] who nominated you.

5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award picture to your post.

JUMPPPPPPPP!

[CLOSED] 50 Blog Followers & 100 Facebook Likes GIVEAWAY!

50 Blog Followers & 100 Facebook Likes GIVEAWAY!

APRIL 5th - APRIL 25th (ends at Midnight on the 26th) 

I'm giving away ChG Blonde Bombshell, Mini ChG Ruby Pumps, Sinful Colors Cinderella, Revlon Popular/Starry Pink, Wet n' Wild Blazed, Wet n' Wild Red Red, Wet n' Wild Sunny Side Up, a Sally Hansen nail file and some Cadbury mini eggs! YAYYYYY! 

Please use Rafflecopter below to enter, good luck! :]

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Open to residents of USA only who are18 years and older. Under 18, please get parent's permission BEFORE entering. Please provide a valid email. I will double check all entries once a winner is selected by Rafflecopter. If the tasks were not completed correctly, I will have Rafflecopter select a runner up. All items were purchased by me with my own money because you guys rock and I love you. All products are new and unopened, ect. I am not responsible if the package is lost or items are broken.

JESSICA: Smoky Feather & Iridescent Eye

A few weeks ago I purchased 2 polishes from the lovely Sandy, at Dandy Nails' Blog Sale! I ALMOST bought these off the Jessica Cosmetics site then I saw she was selling them for a cheaper shipping price :] (Gotta save my money wherever I can to buy more pretties!)

 Top: Jessica Iridescent Eye, Bottom: Jessica Smoky Feather

These 2 pretties are part of Jessica's Peacock Queen Collection. There is one more color in the collection but I wasn't as interested in it as much as these two.

Swatches and a possible comparison after the jump!

NERDLACQUER: Swatches & Reviews

Happy, happy Monday!That's like an oxymoron, right?

Well be happy! I have some NERDLACQUER swatches for you today! I ordered/purchased Pinin' for the Fjords, All of Time and Space, The Quantum Bluniverse, Nebula and she must of knew how much I wanted Cyance Friction? Because I didn't order it but it was in my box! I've been putting off ordering from NerdLacquer since September/October - no clue why - I'm kicking myself right now... LOOK at these BEAUTIES!

Clockwise (starting on the left):Pinin' for the Fjords, All of Time and Space,
The Quantum Bluniverse, Cyance Friction and Nebula

After looking at the bottles I was worried about how sheer these polishes would be on the nail. To my surprise I got away with 2 coats for all of these. These would look great layered over different colors, which I plan on doing in the future to save the polishy goodness!

Swatches and reviews after the jumppppp! Check 'em out!

The Liebster Award

The VERY sweet Brandi over at The Collegiate Nail tagged me for the Liebster Award! Totally unexpected, thank you girl! Sorry this post is a little late! The past few days have been a lot busier than usual.

The Rules:
1. Put the link to who gave you the award.
2. Put the award on your post.
3. Choose 5 blogs with under 200 followers to receive the award.
4. Let them know you awarded them.

Here are the 5 LOVELY ladies I'm awarding, in random order:
1) Kim at College Polished! She was the first nail person I added on Facebook actually! Check out her blog, she's just starting out like me, she also just had a great giveaway :]
2) Stephanie at Sincerley Stephanie! A very sweet girl with some SWEET nail art! Check her blog out!
3) Kelly at Peace Love Lacquer! I found her blog/facebook when Jess at Love for Lacquer was kind enough to have a week of posting new bloggers links! Check out her Facebook for a giveaway! Ends tomorrow!
4) Debi at Perfect Polish!Another new nail blogger I found from Jess' post! "Creating beautiful nails on a budget", my kinda girl! Show her some lovin'!
5) Noelle at xo, noelle! Yet another new nail blogger I found from Jess' posts haha Check out her new post with her Etsy haul! Gotta love Etsy hauls!

Enjoy those blogs! :]

Until next time,
Lacey

PS: I'm posting my NerdLacquer haul/swatches/review tomorrow!!!
PPS: I removed DISQUS because it seems some people were having issues with it loading, so hopefully it's easier for ya'll to comment now :]