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Posted by hillary on Jun 13, 2011 in Uncategorized | 23 comments

Shellac Layering: Mother of Pearl

NEW! The header tab at top of the page contains swatches

Not sure if a combo is a do or do not? I’ve layered and swatched all 24 colors of Shellac to make visualization a breeze.

Looking for options? CND’s Shellac can be layered to create a near infinite number of color combinations, just like the Colours & Effects line. I’ll be posting them in color order, starting with the glitter mix, Mother of Pearl. Notice that this bottle contains much more glitter than the original swatch I did on first release. Although I often custom mix, I really like this concentrated glitter effect.

Keep checking back for updates. It’s taking a while to sort and crop but I hope you’ll find it worth the wait 🙂

Mother of Pearl over Rock Royalty

Mother of Pearl over Iced Coral

Mother of Pearl over Iced Cappucino

Mother of Pearl over Fedora

Mother of Pearl over Black Pool

Mother of Pearl over Cream Puff

Mother of Pearl over Strawberry Smoothie

Mother of Pearl over Rose Bud

Mother of Pearl over Gotcha

Mother of Pearl over Hot Pop Pink

Mother of Pearl over Tutti Frutti

Mother of Pearl over Hot Chilis

Mother of Pearl over Tropix

Mother of Pearl over Hollywood

Mother of Pearl over Wildfire

Mother of Pearl over Red Baroness

Mother of Pearl over Decadence

Mother of Pearl over Cocoa

Posted by hillary on Jun 12, 2011 in Uncategorized | 23 comments

QVC fashion powerhouse Jeanne Bice dies: 1939-2011

Wisconsinite-turned-Floridian Jeanne Bice of the Quacker Factory has died. Last month it was disclosed she had cancer. She laughed all the way to the bank by building a $50M company out of those crazy holiday sweaters that became a year round favorite to followers. She was as famous for her easy conversation as she was for rocking a colorful, signature headband.

Bice welcoming Isaac Mizrahi to the QVC family

She often talked about not achieving her dreams until later in life (60) but it was a celebration of reaching, not all of the lost years. No word on what will happen to the line that keeps QVC quite happy.

She started wearing the headbands as a way for people to remember her other than “the fat one” (as she put it). It worked. She remarked that when she moved to Florida, it served dual purpose in keeping her hair out of the way with the humidity.

July 20, 1939-June 10, 2011
A Life of Love

Jeanne Bice loved life. From her childhood in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin-taking care of her baby brother Dick, all through her married years to her adoring Butch in Ripon, Wisconsin, raising her beloved Tim and Lee, Jeanne was surrounded by love. Everyone loved to be at Jeanne’s house. That’s where the party was-everyday.

In the Rubber Duck Principle, Jeanne wrote this about Angels:

‘Sometimes we feel that we are all alone, as life brings us challenges to overcome and hardships to bear. But when we least expect it, help can appear. It may be a kind word from a stranger or a phone call at just the right time, and suddenly we are surrounded by the loving grace of God. Miracles happen everyday because angels are everywhere.’

Today, June 10, 2011, Jeanne joined the Angels who will make miracles happen forever.

God Bless Jeanne Bice. May she rest in Peace.

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Wearing my headband in tribute:

Posted by hillary on Jun 12, 2011 in Uncategorized | 7 comments

Swatches: CND Colours & Effects – Primaries, Secondaries, Chromes

CND has a pretty fabulous line of lacquers called Colours & Effects. Quick to dry (these are the same nail polishes used at Fashion Week) the colors are strong. The best part about this system is the ease it gives the nail artist.

PRIMARIES

Bicycle Yellow

Relay Red

Anchor Blue

Did you know that color is proprietary? When mixing paints or polishes, companies have their Pantone combinations registered. Now, take that same combo and move it a digit or two. Voila! Legally, you have a new color. This is why there are so many near dupes/repeats on the market.

SECONDARIES

Electric Orange

Green Scene

Eclectic Purple

CND’s Colours & Effects creates a new game by providing 50 creme shades (Colours) and 15 accents (Effects) of shimmer, pearl and sparkle that can be paired to create nearly 900 colors. The only extra sets to come out are special partnerships, like the Jason Wu collection, or one hot trend per season. The Limited Editions are made as must-haves.

CHROMES

Gold Chrome

Copper Chrome

Silver Chrome

I’ve swatched the first main categories of Primaries, Secondaries and Chromes. If you haven’t tried this brand out you don’t know what you are missing! Check back for the complete swatch set of 50 cremes and 15 effects.

Posted by hillary on Jun 9, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Shellac sparks flash mob at Premiere Orlando

CND came up with a number of interesting activities for conference attendees, including this early afternoon flash mob on Sunday. Sold out training sessions and solid gold dancers!

Posted by hillary on Jun 9, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Spa Week & Jillian Michaels Present the “Get Fit for Summer” Giveaway

Leading lifestyle brands give one lucky winner the wellness experience of a lifetime

Three of the nation’s leading wellness lifestyle brands – Spa Week, celebrity fitness coach Jillian Michaels and the world-renowned Golden Door Spa – have joined forces to offer a life-changing wellness experience valued at over $9,500 for one lucky winner by entering the Get Fit for Summer Giveaway.

During the month of June, readers can enter on SpaWeek.com or the Facebook page for a chance to win a 4-Night Spa & Fitness Vacation Package for Two that includes: private accommodations, luxurious spa treatments including 3 in-room massages, world-class fitness counseling and classes, gourmet meals and cooking classes.

To stay motivated and educated after leaving paradise, the winner will also receive Jillian Michaels’ bestselling book, a 6-month membership to Jillian’s online weight-loss and wellness program, and $175 of SpaWeek Gift Cards to relax body and mind at his/her choice of over 3,000 spas nationwide.

Good luck!

Posted by hillary on Jun 5, 2011 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

MACLovin’: Bloggers’ Obsession on sale June 21

Early this year MAC had a call out to beauty bloggers to try their hand at making cosmetics. Over 80 applications were submitted with moodboards, color swatches, and pleas and tears I’m sure, for a chance to brand their own lipglass or eyeshadow (where oh where MAC, was the nail polish love?). The bloggers were flown on a secret mission to the Toronto labs where they worked side-by-side to select, sift and sort their chosen pigments. The end result is a rich collection from 9 very lucky ladies you may even be reading on a daily basis: Bloggers’ Obsession

The collection will go on sale online only as of June 21 for six weeks.