Charlie- Before And After

Non-Polish 46 comments

So did I spark your interest in my previous post about what that little black spot was peeking in the corner of my photo? Well, here is your answer: Charlie!

He was a stray kitten that we took in. Poor thing was COVERED in fleas and had a cold! We gave him a bath in Dawn dish soap (since flea shampoo is too harsh for kittens) and got him some medicine for his sneezing. Here he was BEFORE:

And here he is NOW:

Isn't he so handsome? :) He's ornery too!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Bare Escentuals- Purist Grand Tote

Non-Polish 7 comments

"So... what else has been on your mind since you've been M.I.A, Polish Hoarder?"

Oh, I'll tell you! A trip to Miami to see one of my best friends since elementary school! Me and a friend leave this Thursday to fly down to Florida!... I've barely been able to think about anything else for the past month. Three weeks ago I had already started my To Pack List... then there was my To Buy For Florida List... and the What To Do Before Florida List. See what I mean?! I'm a mess. Haha. But in a good, excited way of a mess.

One of the items on my To Buy For Florida List was a new makeup bag. I had a tiny little makeup bag, but let's face it... I'm a hoarder and I've always got too much of a good thing! So needless to say, I have more makeup than will fit in that little bag... My "everyday" makeup storage is a train case that works pretty well:

I got this at Target several years back for about $20... Probably the best twenty bucks I've ever spent on an item. [Below] See how organized I am? :)

However, it's waaaay too big to haul through the airport! I really needed something that was efficient with space but could hold all of my stuff... And then I found it:

This is Bare Escentuals' "Purist Grand" tote. My mom got a similar makeup bag a few winters ago and I loved it! The only thing that was better about hers is that it zips closed. This one just has a measly little snap at the top! More about the bag: It folds open to reveal two clear compartments on each side and brush loops in the very center (if it were a book, it'd be the binding). One bad thing about the bag: since the it doesn't have a zipper, I've noticed that my brushes fly out of the sides... (Cost $35)

Yay! This is going to work just perfect!
P.S. That colorful brush bag in the center is from my other makeup bag.

By the way, the compartments are fairly deep. Those eyeshadows are double stacked. That one space holds 24 Mac (or Bare Escentual) eyeshadows!

What's that little black spot in the top-right corner?? :) I'll show you later!

P.S. The challenge gallery will be posted soon! Today if I have time, or tomorrow! Have a lovely day!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Strawberry...Treasure?

OPI 24 comments

OPI "Strawberry Margarita" topped with DS "Treasure"

My nails have grown back out so I don't mind shimmers and glitters so much anymore... I don't really know why, but I was in the mood for DS "Treasure". Since I'm not a huge orange polish fan, I decided to layer it over pink! I guess this is in the same family as China Glaze's "Strawberry Fields". It is pink with golden sparkles! I like it! I've actually been wearing this since Monday and it has held up during sanding [gasp!]... I'll tell you about that later.

Here are some more photos!

Bottle photos so you can see the colors alone:

Sparkles!

Hope you enjoyed this combo as much as I did :)

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Challenge (Song Inspiration)

Challenges 17 comments

Yay! Here's the newest challenge! *Remember: Anyone can join the fun! New bloggers, experienced bloggers, and non-bloggers! Everyone is welcome :)

This week's challenge idea was an awesome suggestion from Danielle back in June! Great idea, huh? The deal is, you pick a song and find a way to translate the lyrics and its meaning onto your fingernails! This challenge is especially challengey (yah, I just made up that adjective) because you will want the viewers to be able to figure out your song of choice! Have fun! This one is going to be tough!... At least, in my opinion :)

The deadline details are a little different for this week:

Send me your "Song Inspiration" nail designs by Sunday (8-22-10) at 5pm (CST) to polishhoarder@gmail.com! COPY AND PASTE your blog address into your email if you would like me to include it with your entry!
PLEASE, please (!) use these dimensions as your final image size: 7" WIDE x 5.25" TALL @ 72 dpi
And lastly, DON'T FORGET to name your file like this: "nameofblog_yourfirstname.jpg"

Wednesday, August 18, 2010