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Stephanie Louise Telford & her guide on beauty, style, & glitter!

Mani of the Day: WnW How I Met Your Magenta

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Before I open up into a tiny rant, let me say this is one of the most creative polishes from the Wet n Wild Television line. Pink jelly? Creamy semi-matte finish? Subtle golden sheen? Fluorescent pink? Definitely not a repeat in my collection. My issue? The name is SO off that I thought someone had mixed up the labels between How I Met Your Magenta and another shade! Just one of my tiny pet peeves. in fact, I’m working on putting together a list of mismatched beauty product names haha. 

Enough about that, check out these swatches! Gorg right? So different! 
No top coat, base coat is Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat. I haven’t been using my base coats the base few days, and my nails informed me of that today…. For that they are getting a Vaseline Cocoa Butter Treatment again this morning! Nice nails…

Seen here with 3 coats as I could still see through a bit after 2. I’m very happy with the outcome! The girls at my preschool are going to love this! They refer to my nails as Barbie Nails when I wear my pinkest pinks!

Do you have this polish and love it? Something similar?

Etsy Spotlight: Workshop760 Nail Polish Pendants

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Mixing stunning jewelry designs with eye-catching nail polish,  Workshop760 on Etsy is an original in the jewelry field. With over 20 years of jewelry making experience, Cara crafts each piece with extreme care and a detailed eye. 
My pendant contains a background of Color Club Alias and Nfu-Oh Nail Art Flakes. Both famous colors, they look infinitely more beautiful in natural lighting.
“Each one is polished by hand to high shine and captures the beauty of the nail polish permanently” writes Cara on her shop information, and I definitely have to agree! Absolutely a new way to display nail polish without worrying about chipping. Currently available in her shop is everything from ovals to hearts to crosses in an obscene amount of shades. Constantly changing, you need to favorite the shop to make sure you keep up with the inventory. Each pendant comes with a handmade necklace of beads to wear it with, however you can also choose to put it on your own chain. 
Some people have recently been using nail polish to create art, but not all pieces are created equal. “This is nail polish encased inside a polished resin gem, not just painted on the back of glass or acrylic, they are permanent and water resistant” provides Cara. This means unlike other forms (which can peel and flake) you can rock these pieces without worrying about damage and enjoying the 100% original design since no 2 will ever be the same. 
Check out the shaping above, round and smooth. Super shiny, but also extremely light in weight. These are also goo examples of how when viewed at a different angle, colors can look vastly different.
When asked what type I would like, I instantly knew. I have been working on putting together my Villainettes Series (still a work in progress, but soon!) and knew I had to go with something inspired by Maleficent, the evil queen from Sleeping Beauty. Look for this necklace in a future post along with a devious makeup look! Didn’t it come out perfect?
Here are a few other designs created for Workshop760 by Cara:
Jewelry lovers and nail polish enthusiasts alike need to check into Cara’s Etsy shop Workshop760. For questions about her work, feel free to e-mail Cara here: workshop760@yahoo.com

I’ve started Etsy Spotlight to support individuals with original and skilled crafts. If you would like to be featured or have any questions, please contact me by e-mail at Stephanie-Louise@live.com

Mani of the Day: Wnw Blue Moon + Sally Hansen Crackle in Antiqued Gold

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So here is my creation today! I used Wet n Wild in Blue Moon, a color new to my collection. I think I passed it up for so long because in the stores, it looked black. I held it up to the light and fell for it. So dark and mystical looking! 

So here it is looking navy/black….



Then with the light shining at the right angle!

I love it, really I do. Gorgeous and different, very mysterious.
Next, I’ll be showing you what Wet n Wild’s Blue Moon looks like with Sally Hansen’s Crackle in Antiqued Gold. I think this is definitely one of the most controversial crackles of any brand because most of us had issues. No, it doesn’t crack like I’d like, but I do think its still pretty. I didn’t return it, so I’m still using it right? What do you guys think?

So are you guys feeling the end result? Do you still try to mess with Antiqued Gold if you have it?

Mani of the Day: Pure Ice in Risk Taker

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 Pure Ice in Risk Taker. Both of these with flash. I’d love to show you without, but its terribly dreary out! Without flash, it is much more matte and wearable.

I love this shade! A mix of gray and silver, it is less murky than my grays but also not as glaring as my metallic silvers. Unique and high shine in the light, I almost wish I had saved this for my Halloween special coming up in October… In fact, I bet you’ll be seeing it in a design next month! What do you guys think> Do you ever rock grays or do you pass on those altogether? Will you be sporting anything like this for fall or even winter?

Mani of the Day: Sinful Colors in Feeling Great + WnW Party of Five Glitters

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Loveee SC Feeling Great, but I felt like it was time to add a bit of bling. I work with kids and they go NUTS over glitter! Party of Five Glitters was in my new Wet n Wild Minis Set so I rediscovered my love for it. I do thing this is one of my favorite chunky glitters, even though it isn’t one of the densest coats. This is 2 coats of Feeling Great and 2 coats of Party of Five Glitters. The reason I love this glitter coat so much is because I’ve still never had it snag on me. Normally chunky glitter (no matter the shape) ends up snagging on everything from my hair to my clothes but this one almost seems like it has a silicone type base surrounding the glitter. Something softer, but with great lasting power.

Mani of the Day: Sinful Colors in Feeling Great

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Sinful Colors in Feeling Great. No top coat or base.

 Say hello to one of my favorite HOT pinks. When I think of a vixen pink, this is what I see. You could get away with wearing one coat, but I applied 2 to ensure opacity. Gorgeous application and HIGH shine, no top coat here! Don’t forget, Walgreens has these polishes for only 99 cents right now, as opposed to $1.99. Definitely pick this one up if you like what you see here, its even better in person. 

Plus…C’mon how awesome is that name? “Feeling Great” was so meant for a Sunday morning!

My Morning Skincare Routine + Product Info!

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So if you saw my Morning Skincare Routine Video, then you know I had promised product info ASAP. Unfortunately, it seems like those green tea face wipes were on their way out of the discount store. Don’t panic, I have included my 2 favorite alternatives! Keep reading for all of my featured and tried & true product obsessions!
In order as presented on the video!
Sorry, no image because the website was down while creating this post. Will add at a later time!
What it is: Face wipes from Forever 21 (repackaged) that smell as good as they sound. They smell like roses, not potpourri. The only issue I had? I wanted to use them twice a day because they smelled and felt that good!
Feature: Includes 30 tissues in a cute foil packet printed with roses. Will remove eyeliner, shadow, lipstick, blush and even waterproof mascara, without skin irritation.
Length of use: I liked these so much, I went back for a second pack (online) so a total of 60 wipes, which usually lasts me 1.5 to 2 months.
Where to buy/Price: Forever 21 for $2.80 per 30 wipes.
What it is: Face wipe especially designed to remove makeup and grime.
Features: This is SO cooling. No lace or frills, PERFECT for after a workout. If you don’t like the floral/girly scents, this is for you.
Length of use: 6 months off and on.
Where to buy/Price: Target and the prices vary, but usually around $3 for 30 wipes.
What it is: An AHA cream that works miracles. Helped clear up my breakouts, dead skin, and brightened my skin. That glow they speak of? Yep. Its out there. I also wanted to let you guys know I started seeing a big difference within A WEEK. I cannot rave about this enough.
Features: A fragrance free skin treatment and exfoliator to help gently restore a fresh, healthy and more youthful appearance Alpha hydroxy acid removes dead skin cells, assists skin tone and skin texture. 8% AHA of 70% solution.
Length of use: I’m not even through 1/2 a container and its been over a year. Yes, seriously. Ok, so I do have TWO containers. I thought I had lost one and freaked out and repurchased it online lol. But yeah, you use a tiny layer all over your face (avoiding the eyes) and this will last you just as long.
Where to buy/Price: Walgreens $7.99 for 4oz, which is A LOT.
 What it is: An amazing invention that keeps my hands off my face while washing it while I’m barely awake. Easy to use, lots of variety, and effectively removes dirt and makeup.
Features: The Deep Facial Cleanser is a deep cleaning, high-foam gel, which unclogs pores as it removes oil, dirt and makeup. With refreshing notes of naranji, orange flower and mint. Oil free.
Length of use: 4 months of pure joy. I now own all of them and switch between each of them 1-2 times a day. I don’t use the scrub kind though, because I love changing around scrubs.
Where to buy/Price: Drugstores and Main stores for $4.99 each. Includes a scrublet with each bottle.
What it is: An effective defense against blemishes containing witch hazel, which I use at home to treat redness and itchiness anyway.
Features: Zap zits away with the unique blend of Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, Witch Hazel and Camphor.

This special clear formula helps to fight and prevent acne, reduce redness and swelling, minimize pore size and clear skin.

Length of use: Well over a year, I own at least 5 and keep one in my purse, 2 in my luggage, and however many around the house/throughout my collection lol. Lasts a long time.
Where to buy/Price: Select Target stores and eyeslipsface.com for $1 per .2 fl oz.
What it is: The poor girls savior for blemish treatment. Hardcore, no joking, effective treatment on a budget. I like it better than all the others I’ve tried so far, forget it. DO NOT OVERUSE, ITS POTENT!
Features: For the treatment of acne. CVS/pharmacy acne treatment gel benzoyl peroxide acne medication goes to work fast and deep into the pores where pimples begin. Benzoyl Peroxide has been prescribed by doctors and dermatologists for years. Now it’s available without a prescription.
Length of use: 1.5 years.
Where to buy/Price: CVS for $3.99 per 1oz.
What it is: Although its for aging, I love it for the cooling effect. It helps depuff my eyes in the morning. Lasts SO long.
Features: Anti-aging ingredients to effectively help reduce and prevent wrinkles and signs of aging.
Length of use: 3 years.
Where to buy/Price: Drug stores and Mega stores for around $9-10 for .5 oz.
What it is: It has my main 2 concerns, great moisturization and decent SPF numbers. I get sent a few moisturizers, but I buy AT LEAST 5x more than I am sent. I have moisturizer issues. I end up either oily, still dry, or its so thick my makeup won’t stay on my face. Gross. This one is my perfect balance and a splurge product that is worth every penny for me.
Features: This multi-tasking moisturizer handles the vital jobs of hydrating, energizing and protecting to maintain skin’s momentum all day. Gives skin the refreshing zing of antioxidant-rich Mangosteen. And adds a healthy hit of radiance that mimics the glow you get from a week’s vacation. All in 10 seconds max.  Slip it on first thing tomorrow – you’ll look like you eat right, sleep tight & don’t
have a worry in sight.
Length of use: 1 month.
Where to buy/Price: Origins or online at Origins.com for $35.00 for 1.7 oz.
What it is: Not waxy. Not sticky. Will not go without it. Thicker than a chapstick, thinner than a gloss, this soaks into my dry lips while I’m getting ready in the morning. Soaks into my lips and soothes the summer-winter burns I often end up with. Smells like roses! Also comes in mint and strawberry. I use EOS Lip Balm at night and this in the morning for the perfect balance.
Features: This cult-favorite, multi-purpose lip balm soothes dry lips, calms and heals irritation, and soothes the sting of minor burns. Try dabbing on dry elbows or knees to condition, and relieve dryness. Also an excellent remedy for the treatment of diaper rash.
Length of use: I can’t remember not using it so 5+ years.
Where to buy/Price: Sephora $6 for a tin full of .8 ounces. It will last you an insane amount of time, even if used for more than just your lips. Reuse the tin, its AWESOME!

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FAB Friday: Fall Jewelry Preview

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FAB Friday=Fabulous Accessory or Bauble Friday

My newest obsession is  picking out jewelry for Fall. With this heat and the stress of moving, I’m definitely looking forward to being settled into our new house. For me, Fall is about greens, oranges, bronzes, yellows, and different types of metals to add some interest. Some is new, some is ancient, all of it is going to get a lot of use this season.

 

I love this design. Chunky shapes and textures make this fun and veer away from the fragile leaves and flowers I often see. The thick chain makes it tougher so you can pair it with a girly outfit without feeling over the top. The coloring of the metal also makes it edgier. Vera Wang for Kohls.
I’m a bit iffy about Amber jewelry, the whole dead stuff in my necklace thing most likely. But amber shades are gorgeous. These beads are multi-toned amber crystals (not the plastic type) grouped together on a long golden chain. Charlotte Russe.
There are so many reasons why Goldstone is one of my absolute favorite stones. Sparkly and dramatic, this type of jewelry always catches my eye. This is a simple strand, you can buy the beads and do this yourself! With their simple shape, glittering tones, and orange coloring they will fit right into your Fall wardrobe.
I love the natural cut of this stone mixed with the dyed coloring. Bohemian, but not too hippie. The additional charms at the top of the focal stone add more interest and detailing. On a long chain, it has visual interest on both sides so if it flips over, no one will notice. Forever 21.

Edgy with a pop of color, this heavily chained necklace catches the eye. Although maybe not as versatile as some of the others, the detailing on the beads makes it worth it. These are clear beads with an orange type of netting on top which I like better than the lacy trend going on right now. I love all the different sizes of chains because I can wear it under a jacket and not worry about snagging anything. Vera Wang for Kohls.

Pedicure: Confetti Nail Color in Lonesome Dove & Tazmanian Devil

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So normally I don’t show off pedicures, but I am LOVING this one! I picked these up for $1.99 at CVS while I was in California. Confetti Long Wearing Nail Color isn’t a brand I’ve picked up often, but I will from now on!

 Left is Confetti Nail Color in Tazmanian Devel and right is Confetti Nail Color in Lonesome Dove.

 

Check out all the colors, I love it! It actually only took one medium glitter coat too!
So far this has lasted 2.5 weeks without any chips!

Wet n Wild: Ultimate Minerals Blushes & Bronzer Mega Review

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So I was so excited when I got these, and there are multiple reasons why:
  • Great Pigmentation
  • New Packaging Idea
  • Brand I Trust
  • Minerals for Summer Heat
 Here they are from the top! This top is a screw on, but it is secured internally!
You never know how new packaging will go, luckily this is awesome. Some people are kind of confused about how it works, so here’s my take on it!
Lid Closed…
Lid Open!
To keep the product contained, their new lid keeps everything in the bottom unlike a regular sifter. A few have commented that they don’t like this because they can’t get the product out. For me the issue has always been keeping the product INSIDE a sifter/container and NOT all over everything else around me. I simply open the lid, open the divider flap, tap some product into the lid and then put it on top of the sifter. When I’m done all I have to do is close the divider flap. No mess, no fussy, and no blush where it shouldn’t be…AKA my walls, clothes, dog….etc. 
(Here you can see the “divider flap” & the nubs that keep the blush in the container.)
 (& here you can see how big the blushes are and both lids. See…it is like a cup!)
Here are the shades I received:
 Top to bottom: Bronzer in- Amber Glow. Blushes in- Pinched Pink, Rose Shimmer, & Purely Mauve.
Here they are swatched, first with flash and second without. Names from left to right: Amber Glow (bronzer), Pinched Pink, Rose Shimmer, & Purely Mauve.

Overall:
Great color payoff, these are all one sweep. In testing, color is buildable…but that could be tricky because you really don’t need much to begin with. Nice variety. I love the Rose Shimmer. I feel the name is a bit decieving because I find it to be a lovely peachy/pink. Purely Mauve is probably the most wearable day-to-day. Pinched Pink is awesome because it has a much lighter shimmer but isn’t completely matte while still being vibrant. I don’t use sparkly bronzers all over my fave, but I think Amber Glow will make an awesome bronzey highlight!

Do you own any Wet N Wild Ultimate Minerals Loose Blushes or Bronzers? I’d love to hear your favorite colors and what YOU think about the packaging!

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