Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The 'Got A Job' Haul

I figured I could splurge a little since I am finally going to have money coming in. I don't have to worry about saving extra money from this month to cover anything for next month, etc. I had to go shopping for some dress pants, shoes, and a collared shirt for work until they get me a 'work shirt'. So, of course, I picked up some polish while I was out...





China Glaze Life Preserver, Orly Bonder Basecoat, and Orly Gumdrop. I am really hoping the Orly Bonder works. I have been using gloves for cleaning and dishes, so my mani's last significantly longer, but I still have chipping issues from washing my hair or now since I am working, I know that is going to be a little harder on my nails. We'll see.


 Top L to R: Unicorn, Why Not, Folly
Middle L to R: Innocent, Exotic Green
Bottom L to R: Mint Apple, Hazard, Island Coral, Boogie Nights, Vacation Time

Since Walgreen's had all SinfulColors on sale for just 99 cents, of course I had to pick a bunch up! I would have bought more, but seriously there were lots of colors that looked exactly the same, and some of the colors I just didn't like. I'm sure I will grab more when they go on sale again. lol. Eventually I will have all of the core collection. I also bought a few other shades for a giveaway I'm putting together, but I'd rather they be a surprise. lol.

I also bought a couple polishes off Amazon that I found at a good price, hopefully they get here soon!!

Ending 2/15

Get Set To Shine (International)
I Heart Nail Polish (US & Canada)
It's A Girl Thing (International)
Ramblings of a Makeup and Shopping Addict
Sassy Beauty (International)
Sirena Sparklestar (International)

Monday, February 13, 2012

Mail Call!

I got my Konad set this week from Nail Polish Canada! YAY! It comes with Konad Special Polish Red, White, and Blue, a two sided stamper, a scraper, image plates M3 and M2, and I also got image plate M69.


Ending 2/14

Adventures in Makeup (International)
Ask Away...(US Only)
Atomic Nony (International)
Bargain Hound Blog (US Only)
Charming Nails (International)
Colores De Carol (International)
Colours of Letti
Drugstore and Bargain Lover (International)
Everyday Lifestyle (International)
Everyday Outfits (International)
Funny Face Beauty (International)
Heart Kristel's Beauty Blog (International)
Jeeya's Beauty and Fashion Blog (Pakistan Only)
Kitty Polish N Bags (International)
Lucy's Stash (International)
Makeup By Celly (International)
Mini Black Dress (International)
My Crazy Life And Stuff (International)
My Fashion Choices (International)  
Perfectly Polished (International)
Polish Enthusiast (International)
Pretty In Paint (US Only)
Purple Glitters (International)
Sparkling Nails (International)
The Beauty Corner (International)
The Brrrds Nest (International)
The Crumpet (International) 
This Is Your Fashion Moment (International)
You Nailed It! (International)

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Weekly Winning & Good News!

Wow, it feels like forever since I've done a 'winnings' type of post! lol. I won one giveaway this week, but first I would love to share some wonderful news with everyone....

I got the job I interviewed for last week! YAY! I will finally have money again. I am so excited. Not only do I have some fun stuff brewing in my head for you guys, but I also get to start going to town on my wishlist! lol. Actually, I already started :-) Just wanted to thank all of you for all the good lucks and well wishes over the past couple months while I was job hunting!

Also, I should have enough rewards to cash out by the end of the month (or a little after) for a camera. So, I am very excited to be able to start swatching my stash and sharing it with everyone. It's been so hard to always be painting my nails and not be able to share my lovelies with you all! And a Helmer is in my near future :-D

So, onto the rest of my good news...my winning from this week. It came from the Ladies Home Journal Blog. It's a Sephora lipstick, a mint green nail polish, a cute little bunny pouch and a cash book. I am completely obsessed with mint green polishes right now, so I am excited to try ti out. Not to mention, the bottle is so cute and different! Maybe I will use the cash book to help budget my polish, clothes, and shoe spending cuz I feel like I am going to be going a little crazy once I get paid! lol.



Ending 2/13

A Soft Black Star (International)
Aull About You (US & Canada)
Chic & Sassy Homemaker (Philippines Only)
Confessions of A Make-up Addict (US Only)
Cotton Pickin Cute (US Only)
Dandy Nails (International)
Deuce Beauties - Jordana (International)
Deuce Beauties - OPI Sets (International) 
Let's Polish Some Nails (International)
NailXChange (US & Canada)
Ninja Sovereign
Oh To Be A Muse (US Only)
Only Always Soccermom (US Only)
Rebecca Likes Nails (International)

Friday, February 10, 2012

Ending 2/11

365 Days of Color (International)
Aimee's Nails
All Things Meve Love (US & Canada)
Ashley is Polish Addicted (International)
Beauty Tidbits (US & Canada)
Best Things In Beauty (International)
Cherished Handmade Treasures (US Only)
Coloring My World One Polish At A Time (US Only)
Drinkcitra (US & Canada)
Glamorous Mama (US & Canada)
Hot Pink Aurora (International) 
I'm Still Thinking (International)
Kristy's Place Reviews & Giveaways (US Only)
Ladies Home Journal (International)
Me, Makeup, and I (International)
My Nail Graffiti (International)
Pigments and Palettes (US Only)
Super Gorgeous

For Friends & Followers Blog Hop Week 13

Welcome to week 13 of my Friends and Followers Blog Hop. I hope you can find some new blogs here and also get a few new followers!! :) Thank you to everyone who links up or shares this every week. I know this isn't a huge blog hop, but I really appreciate all that participate! :)

The Rules:

1. Follow your host, The Giveaway Lifestyle, publicly via GFC. I will follow you back, just leave me a comment on this post.

2. Add your site to the linky. Please only your main page.

3. Follow any blogs that spark your interest and leave them a comment so they can follow you back.

4. This hop is open all week, so feel free to continue to check back and share until next Friday.

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