CIRCLE CONTACT LENSES ?!?!

While on one of my blog travels, I stumbled upon a product called circle contacts. Being the occasional contact wearer I was immediately interested. Circle contacts, for those that are unfamiliar, are colored contacts with an expanded diameter of the iris. Basically in makes the colored part of your eye lager leaving less white. This product originated in asia and is very popular in Japan. The contacts actually give the eyes a cupie doll appearance or anime character. I must say I am intrigued with the way it looks. It's suppose to give the eyes a more youthful appearance, but it also reminds me of the way a rats eyes look. You know, all dark with very little white space. The contacts come in a variety of colors. Varying from "fashion colors" like bright greens, blues, even  pinks, to more natural colors. I must tell everyone, though these contacts are NOT FDA approved and some medical experts say that they might pose a health risk to the eye. Click here for news article. What do you think? Thumbs up or down on the circle contacts? Has anyone tried circle contacts?


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MANNI OF THE WEEK

Welcome to another Friday edition of  Manni of the Week. I have a special treat today. This week's manni features OPI Purple with a Purpose. Once again idleberri manicurist fav Brandi Peddy has wowed us with her amazing designs. (To my muse Ms. K you have the best cuticles ever, nothing like my ragged dry ones, but I digress). I also threw in a design she created with the China Glaze Crakle in the Crushed Candy shade. I'm really liking the crackle, besides the obvious applications, there are a multitude of design creations that can be done with it.


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OOOOH CRACKLE . . .

MY TRIP TO WALMART



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 So, what led to this trip to Walmart, you may ask? About a week ago I broke my glasses, and was told Walmart has cheaper alternatives to the frames found at your more common retailers. Low and behold they have a vision center with an amazing selection and CHEAP Frames starting at $38 that's before insurance kicks in (if you have it). I found these really cute tortoise shell frames, that are made by ECO eye wear, which means they are made from recyclable material.  I found Breyer's ice cream for $2 cheaper than the local grocers AND I stumbled on a huge display of Essie polish in the beauty section a few cents cheaper than what you would find at other retailers including Meijer's. They even had the Essie Spring 2011 collection.
Walmart is an interesting place, the prices are indeed lower than many retailers including my beloved Target (pronounced Tarjay). People come there from all walks of life and the store is not short of characters, so you can shop for a good deal, be amused, and get an eye exam. Wow.


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Check Out my Specs: $24 for Frames and Lenses





WALL 'O ESSIE

 

Some More ESSIE



I even found the FRENCH AFFAIR COLLECTION




AVON CALLING!

Today I came to my desk and low and behold, a package! What a sweet treat. Nothing like coming to your crappy job and seeing a package you've been anticipating waiting for you. I didn't buy any makeup, although there are a few items I would like to try. I purchased the Avon nailwear pro nail enamel in Urban Grey. Now I have seen a lot of different greys. This one is very pale, slight shimmer. In the picture I have two coats, It probably could have used three, but then again I just plopped this on bare unprepped nails quickly. Another two really fun colors for spring summer are the coral bikini and jade (which by the way is dead on dupe for the highly coveted Chanel Jade minus the shimmer).


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URBAN GREY 2 Coats

Left: CORAL BIKINI        Right: JADE  



MANNI OF THE WEEK-FEATURING: ESSIE SEW PSYCHED

Well, it's another Friday . . .Once again life has taken buy the proverbial horns and slapped me around like an angry monkey. What can I say?  I've been real busy, which explains my two week hiatus. None the less I present you with Manni of the Week featuring a very COOL Color: Essie's SEW PSYCHED. It's from the Fall 2010 collection so everybody has swatched it, but I never really paid that much attention to it until now. This is a really great transition color from summer to fall and winter to spring. It's perfect for those that are looking to a change from their dark fall /winter colors but are not quite ready for the spring/summer brights. I found this manicure on one of my co-workers, and thought the designs were really sassy.


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These designs were hand painted using nail art paint. Below I have some swatches of Sew Psyched. I am in the process of getting a new camera. I'm gonna need these shots to be a little more crystal clear.



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Natural light, Please ignore the ratty, dry cuticles, Thanks



MANNI OF THE WEEK

It's Friday (YAY!) And it's time for our Manicure of the Week. This weeks Manni features the new Minx Nail Coverings. I have heard nothing but good things about the minx , which is basically and adhesive color

The color lasts up to two weeks and has no smell or drying time. After training, a nail technician can apply overlays in more than 100 different colors and designs.

Read more: Minx Nail Training | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_6807608_minx-nail-training.html#ixzz1Fey06b2q

I think its great idea. This weeks "minx manni" also features an electric blue with a shimmer : China Glaze Frost Bite with the black and white houndstooth minx pattern  on the left hand ring  and index finger (that's the hand on top) and the right hand's thumb and pinky. Very nice indeed.



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OPI SPRING 2011 TEXAS COLLECTION: Austin-tatious Turquoise

What a fun, amazing color this is. There has been alot of turquoise in  a lot of Fall/Winter collections, but when I think of this color I think of  deep sea fishing or the middle of the Caribbean sea, where the sea is dense and darker than by the shore. There is a blue/greenish micro glitter that looks like the sea as the sun is beaming down. Hmmm . . . Anyone thinking of a going on a cruise right now? This collection has a lot  more great colors that I plan to explore.( I just haven't had a chance to stop by my local ULTA). This pic is two coats no top coat.