Cheeky Giveaway WINNERS!

Thank you all so much for entering my giveaway!! I've chosen winners and have emailed them all so check your email(and junk folders!). 

Here are the winners!!

Prize 1: Amy N

 Prize 2: Jodi O

 Prize 3: Amber B

 Prize 4: Jen C

Prize 5: Sarah G

Winners have 48 hours to reply to email.

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Mommy's NOTD: Alter Ego Beachcomber and Elevation Daisen!

Good morning, readers! I have a quick post on what's on my nails this weekend! (We are away for the holiday weekend so I did this the day we were leaving and plan to keep it on while we are gone!).

Two indie brand polishes that I haven't posted about yet because they are new to my collection and I think they make a really neat combo! Alter Ego Beachcomber is a shimmery aqua blue(this color is so amazing, I think it could be my favorite out of my entire collection!) and Elevation Polish Daisen is a clear base with pinks and copper circle(!!!!) glitters with some gorgeous green and blue iridescent microglitters.

Look at this gorgeous glitter!!

(click to enlarge!)

What do you think? Seems like it would fit in with some mermaids or something! 

Alter Ego Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlterEgoNailEnamel?fref=ts

Shop: http://alterego.storenvy.com/collections/69167-all-products

Elevation Polish Links:

Blog: http://lovebrownnailpolish.wordpress.com/

Shop on Big Cartel: www.elevationpolish.com

Shop on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/elevationpolish

Thanks for reading!

SoFlaJo Hidden Gem Swatches!

Good morning, readers! SoFlaJo has just released her Party Time Collection and I have a gorgeous one to share with you, today! There are 7 in total and you can see more swatches at SoFlaJo HERE and Sheila's swatches from Pointless Cafe HERE.

Such cute packaging with the order!

This is what Jody has to say about Hidden Gem: "We’re rocking this party! I find fascinating rocks on my walks and break them open at home to reveal glittering treasures inside. Hidden Gem is a steely blue teal polish with flashes of green and blue flecks and rainbows of scattered holo. Opacity is reached in two coats." 

It did only take 2 coats and this is gorgeous! I love the color, but the flecks and scattered holo make it even more awesome! Shown with top coat, it didn't dull the holo at all!

In the lightbox, you can really see the blue flecks come out!

Holo in the light!

Holo in the macro!

What do you think of this Hidden Gem? I think it's gorgeous! 

SoFlaJo polishes are $5(5ml) and $10(15ml). 

They are made from natural pigments and glitters with bases free of the chemicals Toluene, Formaldehyde Resin and Dibutyl Phthalate and Formaldehyde. All SoFlaJo polishes contain stainless steel mixing balls (and always have). Each bottle comes attractively packaged and protectively bubble wrapped

IMPORTANT: SoFlaJo is having a Cyber Monday sale(November 26)! On every order over $20(all polish collections included) you will get free shipping from her Shop. (Not from her Etsy store). The sale is even open to international orders! 

Links for SoFlaJo:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/Soflajo

Shop: http://www.soflajo.com/?page_id=381

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SoFlaJo 

Thanks for reading!

*This polish was sent for me to review with my honest opinion.

Happy Thanksgiving! Flashback to Turkey Nails!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I didn't have a chance to do any new Thanksgiving nail art this year so I'm doing a flashback to last year's Turkey nail design! There is an easy tutorial included so go check out the post HERE.

http://www.adventuresinacetone.com/2011/11/turkey-nails-tutorial.html

Elixir Lacquers Lov-a-Bully Polishes!

Good morning, readers! I have another post of Elixir Lacquers for you, today! This time I have 4 of the Lov-a-Bully Collection. There are 7 in total, and you can see the rest of the swatches on Nicole's Blog HERE. This collection is so special because it was inspired by Bully breed dogs and 10% of each bottle sold is donated to Atlanta Bully Rescue-- "an organization that works tirelessly to reduce the number of unwanted bully breeds in Atlanta and surrounding areas by finding them their forever homes!" Gorgeous polish for a great cause!

Smokey Coat, Brindle, Happy Tears, and Forever Home.

I decided to do a little nail art for these swatches so I did the little doggy from the Atlanta Bully Rescue logo:

First up is Smokey Coat. "Smokey Coat is a deep charcoal grey with a dusting of holographic particles. It was inspired by Sadie, who was able to find her forever home, thanks to the Atlanta Bully Rescue!" I'm showing two coats with top coat. It went on very easily and was a little gritty so I needed two coats of top coat. The holographic sparkles are a pretty addition! The holo is showing as silver shimmer in my photos but in the sun it comes out to play a bit! 

Next, we have Brindle. "Brindle is a clear coat packed with brown micro and orange holographic micro glitters, along with black hexes. It was inspired by Lucy, who was able to find her forever home, thanks to the Atlanta Bully Rescue!" I'm showing one coat over Smokey Coat below with top coat. I love this polish! The holo orange glitter is so unique and you can even see it in my lightbox photos(which is saying something!). It applied easily and I didn't have to move the big hexes around too much. 

One coat! And look at those rainbows!

Happy Tears is next! "Happy Tears is a slightly shimmery royal blue jelly packed with mini blue squares and white hexes. It was inspired by the beautiful eyes of sweet little Kieran, who found his forever home thanks to the Atlanta Bully Rescue!" Nicole showed this over a blue base color but I wanted to see if it could be worn on it's own so I tried three coats. Next time, base color haha! It's gorgeous, the shimmer is amazing! I didn't have trouble getting the white hexes out, either! Just had to push them around a bit if too many came out on the brush. Showing three coats with top coat. 

Shimmery goodness!

Lastly, we have Forever Home. "Forever Home is a clear coat filled with red hearts, mini blue squares, and black & white hexes. It was inspired by the amazing and selfless Atlanta Bully Rescue." I think this is my favorite of the 4! I did have to tip it upside down for a bit before use to get the heavier red hearts closer to the top. I had to fish around in the bottle for them, but I have a mini bottle and I find that is common with bigger glitter because the brush doesn't reach as far down in those little bottles. I'm showing one coat over BB Couture Dance with top coat. 

So what do you think of these polishes? Which is your favorite? I love them and especially love the theme and cause behind this collection! 

Elixir Lacquers are $10 each (15ml bottle) 

You can order them HERE: http://www.elixirlacquers.com/main.sc

Overall Beauty is also carrying Elixir Lacquers: http://www.overallbeauty.com/catalog/nails-brands-more-elixir-lacquers-c-193_243.html

Don't forget to "Like" Elixir Lacquers on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/ElixirLacquers?fref=ts

Thanks for reading!

*These products were sent for me to review with my honest opinion.