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Inspired Nails – Nail Art Decals
12 years ago
One more post about nails and then I’ll move on, promise!
I’m subscribed to a site called Bellechic.com its a great online boutique that showcases one artisan at a time. Many of the products can be found at websites such as Etsy.com, but at Bellechic you get the items on sale! Thanks to this website I discovered Inspired Nails, they have the coolest nail decals at great prices!
Since this was the first time I used Inspired Nails decals, I decided to go for the safe option and ordered a few of the Halloween black & clear accent decals to try them out. This is what I got in the mail.
In this case, the background nail polish color can be anything as long as its in a neutral or light color to give contrast to the black & clear accent decal. I choose Special Effects Holographic Glitter by Nails, Inc as the background.
The application was very easy, the instructions were clear and they even sent a few extras so I could practice. So far I’ve had them on for three days and they haven’t peeled off.
Inspired Nails also offers full nail decals with beautiful works of art, I plan to let my nails grow a little more and try one of them. Will be very hard to choose! They also offer full coverage nails which can be applied with glue or adhesive tape, French tips, toe tip and the full nail decal.
This is very affordable nail art that will look very expensive!
Parks and Recreation Halloween Fun Committee Wants You!
12 years ago
This Halloween, dress as the Parks and Recreation Department. The citizenry of Pawnee are in for a real treat.
If you’d like to be the first female President of the USA, then take on the persona of Leslie Knope and inspire all your coworkers to dress as the Parks and Recreation cast. From Leslie to Ron Swanson, everyone can get into the spirit. Meet at the pumpkin patch, local park improvement site, or your very own non bureaucratic office.
As Leslie, take charge of the committee and be perky about it. Remember Leslie is the eternal optimist. Be prepared for lots of public speaking with a smile, even when people are screaming at you. They are just caring loudly at you. For the costume: wear a suit or something casual for the park. Leslie’s bid for City Council wrapped up in Season 4, but you can still sport Knope 2012 campaign merchandise including, shirts, campaign buttons, and pens. Be sure to watch your favorite clips and have some of her memorable lines on hand.
- (On Pawnee) We’re overrun with raccoons and obese toddlers.
- My official statement is that is, overall, a bummer.
- Nothing gets me more amped than Sarah Machlachlan.
- I was in favor of closing the Borders bookstore, not the border to Mexico.
- There are very few things I have asked for in this world. To build a new park from scratch, to eventually become president and to one day solve a murder on a train.
Alternatively, dress as fan favorite Ron Swanson. As Director of Parks and Rec, Ron lets Leslie do all the work. He sports a mustache and staunch Libertarian values. While collecting a government paycheck, Ron believes in as little government as possible and feels the parks department should not even run or maintain parks. He advocates for program cuts wherever possible, and actively works to make city hall less effective, and he especially detests interacting with Pawnee taxpayers. Ron has a deadpan, inexpressive personality and loves meat, hunting and breakfast foods.
Great Ron Swanson lines:
- (On Fishing) It’s like Yoga, except I still get to kill something.
- It’s never too early to learn that the government is a greedy piglet that suckles on a taxpayer’s teet until they have sore, chapped nipples. I’m gonna need a different metaphor to give this nine year old.
- The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes.
- You had me at meat tornado
What the What Will You Be This Halloween?
12 years ago
Fans may be bummed about “The Beginning of the End” for NBC’s 30 Rock, but look at the bright side – the season premiere airs this week just in time for Halloween costume inspiration and party banter.
With so many nerdtastic options, which 30 Rock character do you identify with?
How about 30 Rock’s star nerd? Liz Lemon is a self-proclaimed geek and socially awkward turtle, overscheduled, undersexed, single-pretending-to-be-happy-about-it gal. She is a great writer but generally dismisses others (see note about lack of social skills), eats a lot of junk food, and is allergic to dogs and cats, which she thinks is psychosomatic. Are you with me? To dress as Liz, wear dark rimmed glasses, no frills pants and plain jane shirts or cardigans. Most importantly, prepare plenty of nerdy sardonic socially awkward witticisms.
Show them how it’s done this Halloween with some of Liz Lemon’s most memorable/nerd lines:
- If reality TV has taught us anything, it’s that you can’t keep people with no shame down.
- Did you really think I wouldn’t recognize my college futon, with its trademark absence of sex stains? I like my tampons to be cold! I’ll be downstairs.
- Everyone I ever dated in high school was either gay or a girl dressed as a guy to get a journalism scholarship.
- Who hasn’t made mistakes? I once french-kissed a dog at a party to try to impress what turned out to be a very tall 12-year-old.
- What the what?
- Shut it down.
- I want to go to there.
- Pwomp.
- By the hammer of Thor!
If you’d rather be a cad on Halloween, impersonate Jack Donaghy. As head honcho at Kabletown, you’ll need to keep it coming with backhanded compliments especially if you’ll be partnering with a Liz Lemon for the evening. Jack idolizes Ronald Regan and always favors big business over the little guy. For your Jack Donaghy costume, dress to impress: a suit by day and a tuxedo after six. After all, he’s no farmer.
Synergize your costume with some of Jack Donaghy’s best musings:
- You know how the media are. They wait for a mistake and that’s all you are. It happened to Hitler. No one ever talks about his paintings.
- Fifty is the new forty for men. Fifty is still sixty for women.
- Jack Donaghy: You have to fire ten percent of your staff.
- Liz Lemon: What?
- Jack Donaghy: We have to synergize backward overflow.
- Money can’t buy happiness. It is happiness.
- Rich 50 is middle class 38.
- Lemon:I’m feeling pretty drunk.
- Jack: Well, it’s business drunk, it’s like rich drunk. Either way, it’s legal to drive.
- New York gives us a tax break for employing sex offenders. It’s a terrible program.
- C’mon Lemon, what do we elites do when we screw up? We pretend it never happened and give ourselves a giant bonus.
- Lemon:Why are you wearing a tux?
- Jack: It’s after 6. What am I, a farmer?
Or if you like to keep things unpredictable, go as Tracy Jordan for Halloween. Tracy is known to be an off the wall, self-centered prima donna full of conspiracy theories but generally well meaning. You could wear underpants and scream, “I am a Jedi.” Or for the more modest, go with a red jumpsuit and be ready with the lyrics to Jordan’s novelty party song, “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah.” Lyrics include: ”Werewolf bar mitzvah, spooky scary. Boys becoming men, men becoming wolves.”
If you’re going as Tracy Jordan, be ready to party with his gold record winning signature quips:
- Let’s do it again from the top. I want to get it perfect, because “perfection” is my middle name: Unclaimed Perfection Baby Boy.
- I have no reason to hug her except for my love of having boobs pressed against me.
- This better be meetment. I’m importing.
- I’m hosting the International Pornography Awards, and I have to go get an insurance physical so I can fly into the arena in a penis-shaped parachute.
- You remember Donald, my son who’s two years older than me.
- Sabotage? But I’m the one who does that to me!
- I don’t get why people like brunch. What’s the benefit of combining breakdancing and lunch?
Whoever you choose – from the geeks, to the cads, or prima donnas – any 30 Rock character is sure to be a Halloween crowd pleaser, especially if you can finesse those zingers! This season is 30 Rock’s last, so don’t miss out on your final chance to be part of the TGS team and go to there!
Inspirare’s Store is Live!
12 years ago
Earlier this year I introduced readers to Inspirare.com via a Q&A with the CEO and design team. The concept operates on a business model that leverages social media to promote fashion designers so much so that the most popular designs get vetted through the Inspirare team – and soon after a handful of pieces will be produced and sold under the designers label on Inspirare.com. Inspirare foots the production bill. The designer gets a cut of every sale made.
Just this week Inspirare’s eCommerce store launched with a selection of pretty dresses by five of the winning designers (of a hundreds of entries). Check out the items, and learn more about each designer, their inspiration, and the Inspirare team story today.
*phone source: Mark Rutherford
Fall 2012: serious curves ahead
12 years ago
The Fashion God’s are starting to pay attention to what women want. Hallelujah! After seasons of androgynous looks (made for waif-like models), we’ve seen enough.
This season we welcome figure flattering pieces, meant for a woman with curves (who’s not afraid to show them off). From belted swing coats to fitted pencil skirts, the emphasis is primarily on the waist – resulting in sexy, ladylike silhouettes all around.
Fall Shopping List:
Peplum style blazer – an updated version of the Fall staple. Choose a blazer with clean, simple lines and an impeccable fit. Looks great paired with a basic v-neck and denim or worn with a fitted pencil skirt.
Ankle length trouser – swap out your everyday denim for tailored trousers. Choose a pair with flat front pockets to avoid any puckering. Cropped trousers look great paired with flats or with heels – making them very versatile.
Pencil skirt – instead of the much coveted maxi skirt, opt for a fitted pencil skirt to really enhance those curves this Fall. Pair an oxblood or navy pencil skirt with a black blouse and ankle strap heels for a classic, yet sexy look.
Printed blouse – prints and patterns were seen all over the Fall ’12 runways. For a minimal take on the trend, look for a lightweight printed blouse in neutral tones. Looks great paired with denim for a casual look, or tucked into a pair of trousers for an office-friendly look.
Cowl neck – nothing says Fall more than a cozy sweater. If you’re curvy, try a lightweight cowl neck sweater instead of a basic crewneck sweater. The cowl neckline will lay nicely over your chest without adding bulk. Cowl neck sweaters can also be dressed up or down, making them extremely versatile.
Wrap dress – always a classic and looks great on every body type. This season opt for a dress in a thick stretch fabric (like polyester) instead of a jersey fabric – this way the material will hug your curves (not cling to them).
While shopping for some of Fall’s hottest trends and looking for pieces that flatter your figure – shop at stores that cater to women of your size. SimplyBe is a great site for women with curves – with loads of trendy Fall pieces and some of those closet classics, you’ll be sure to find pieces tailored to your figure.
Nail Polish with Special Effects
12 years ago
A few weeks ago I posted about the new nail polish colors for Fall, as I was doing my research and after a quick trip to Sephora, I saw so fun nail polish colors that I ended up buying almost all of them and now I want to share them with you!
Nails Inc. Magnetic Nail Polish
When Magnetic Polish was first introduced I liked it so much I bought two out of the three colors they introduced (Magnetic Polish by Nails, Inc.) and even made a video about it. While the original magnet style is still available, the new ones promise a Fishnet and Star style.
In both cases I wasn’t impressed with the results, on the photo above you can barely see the star effect and that took several tries. The Fishnet was even worse. In this case, I wouldn’t recommend it, but if you buy them, keep the receipt!
Special Effects Sprinkles by Nails, Inc.
This one I liked, the Sprinkles are glitter in two different colors with a light base color. In this case I bought the blue one and in the following photo you can see several ways I’m wearing it. On the index finger I added one coat over a neutral background. On my middle finger I added one coat over a dark background. My ring finger has two coats of Sprinkles, while the pinkie has one coat.
Special Effects Mirror Metallic by Nails, Inc
This is my favorite! The Mirror effect is so versatile! During the holiday season its reminiscent of shiny Christmas tree spheres and during the summer its a fun light color.
Ciate Velvet Manicure
I previously wrote about Ciate’s Caviar Manicure, which I still love, though I only use it for special occasions. When it comes to the Velvet Manicure, I’m not sure how to feel about it.
Online it received bad to mediocre reviews, but decided to try it anyway. Overall I liked the effect, though I deviated from the instructions and instead of sprinkling the velvet over my nails I dipped my nails inside the little jar to give them a better coat. The effect lasted 4 days and maybe more, but I took it off to try out the other polishes I mentioned above.
While I was testing the Velvet Manicure, I did my normal daily routine and even washed dishes without gloves, never noticed the velvet falling all over the place. One thing I did notice was that, like velvet, my nails were a magnet for lint!
What makes me feel iffy about it? Nobody noticed it!! What’s the point of spending almost $20 on something nobody notices? What people could see was a matte dark nail polish color, I had to make them admire my nails! It was the complete opposite reaction I received with the Caviar Manicure.
But I can’t complain too much, since I decided to keep it.
A Gleeky Halloween
12 years ago
This Halloween dress as the Warblers, Cheerleaders, Football players, or a whole troupe of Glee characters. From high school to house parties to neighborhood trick or treating, you’ll be sure to raise your popularity status when you Gleek Out!
Taking a page from the McKinley High School yearbook, pick a costume for every personality.
Remember to put the Glee into it! Harmonize your costumes. Imbibe the different personalities and carry a tune if the mood strikes you. Mom, Dad, teens, and even babies can get into the spirit.
If you’re hosting a shindig you can always put on the Glee tunes or the Rocky Horror Glee Show for added Hallow’s Eve thrills and just lip sync the words – you’ll be glee-d you did!
Holiday party planning
12 years ago
The holidays are just around the corner, which means plenty of holiday parties to attend and perhaps plan. Whether you’re planning a festive gathering with friends and family or you’re in charge of planning your office party, we have some great ideas that will get you inspired to throw an amazing holiday soiree this year!
Transforming your work place or home into a festive atmosphere for the holidays can be a bit challenging, but it also can be a lot of fun to plan!
Holiday ambiance: for an elegant affair, decorate the space with whites and metallics. For a bit of whimsy and a pop of color, hang tasseled streamers from the ceiling, scatter tea lights around serving tables and place simple flower arrangements throughout the space.
Cheery food and beverage table: keep the table simple and clean – the hors d’oeuvres should stand out, not the table decor. Create custom labels for the items on the table – that way your guests will know exactly what they are eating.
Serve specialty cocktails or champagne cocktails for a modern touch. But have other beverage options on hand – you want to make sure your guests are comfortable and having a good time.
Goodie bags: the best things about attending parties! Fill goodie bags with small custom gifts and candy from local shops. A wristband with the party date is a nice addition to any goodie bag – such a great way to remember a fun event.
Party activities: an all time favorite at parties is the photo booth – serve up a few of those specialty cocktails and you won’t be able to get your guests out of the photo booths! And a great memory of a fun evening. Raffles are another great way to get your guests involved and keep them entertained. Use the party wristbands as part of your raffle – for example: anyone with a red wristband is entered to win a prize, and so on.