#jamberry #application

GGGGGOOOODDDDDDDD MMMOOORRRNNNIIINNNGGGGG RRREEEAAADDDEEERRRRSSSSS (insert best Robin Williams voice here!)  I pray that this blog finds each and everyone of you having a GREAT morning so far!! (hopefully!)  If not, remember this......

That's right....HUMP DAY!!  Almost Friday! lol I was gonna use the camel but, I think its getting a little over rated now!!  Don't you??

So, basically this is gonna be my #TerrificTuesday post, just coming at ya on a Weds Morning.  I think I am getting a kidney infection and my lower back has been legit killing me!!

 OMGosh! I don't know what was just going on with my chrome browser app, but, I was typing away and nothing was showing up!!!  That sounds about right, something always trying to stop me from what I am trying to get done!!!!  If it makes you laugh, I swear I probably looked a little something like this

all jacked up on Mt Dew!!  lol (ion like Mt Dew lol)

Anyhoo!!  Man, I am in so much pain, this really sucks!!  I had to stop writing to lay down...once again!!  At this rate, Ill never finish this blog!!!!

I got NAIL MAIL yesterday!!!!  woot woot!!!  YAASSSSS, went to the mailbox and there it was, an adorable purple little envelope and inside?

reggae a go go; love spell; faded deco & shake ya tail feather

I GOT MY JAMBERRYS!!

I am so stoked!! And, they are so much prettier then they look online!!!  I couldn't wait to do my nails!!!  I got everything I needed.....

• Hair dryer- I don't have a little heater yet, so, the hair dyer will do for now
• orange stick- to make sure all my cuticles are pushed back and good to go
• tweezers- to assist in keeping the tips of fingers off of the Jamberry nail shield as it's laid on the nail
• alcohol wipes- for prepping the nail bed
• Rubber Cuticle Pusher- I find this easiest to use for sealing your nail shield
• Tiny Scissors- For trimming the nail shield once applied
• nail buffer-  little trick for helping the shield stick
• nail file- for filing the edges to complete your manicure!

Unfortunately I didn't even think to take pictures for my step by step application so here ya go!

*added trick I do*  I use my nail buffer to buff over the top of my nail before I lay the shield down.  This helps with the adhesive 

I got almost all the way done with one hand and I got a call from my BFF that her little boy forgot his key and was locked out of the house!! It's really cold in Ga right now, so.....I had to throw on my shoes and coat and go pick him up...Ok ladies,  If I had been painting my nails and had to leave like that, in a hurry, when I got home.......my manicure wouldve looked like this

Then I would have had to taken off the polish and start aaalllllllll over again and by then Id be fed up and would've said screw it!!!!  HaHa  But, y'all....

When I got home and finished my hand, it looked like I never missed a beat!!!  How pretty is this! I am sooooo in love right now!!!!

So, I finally completed both of my hands.  The only part I had trouble with during the application process is when I cut the shields in half and you have to peel the back.  You see, I am old and have pretty bad eyes!!  lol It took me forever to get the tweezers in between the shield and backing!!!!

When I woke up this morning, I am having tip issues on 4 of my nails.  I am not sure what I am exactly doing wrong, but I am gonna try and re-seal them today and file to see if it helps!!!

I Promise to keep you updated on how they are holding up every few days!!  

Interested in trying Jamberrys?? Contact me!  My contact form is  in the side bar!!!

Guess I am going to wrap this up, I am going back to bed.....and we "might" get snow where I live!!

Hope Y'all are warm & dry and as always #StayBlessed

Muahs!!

#wonderfulwednesday a few nail reviews

Yes! Yes!!  It is that time!!!!  Wonderful Wednesday!!!  Only thing is.......Most the issues I'm gonna talk about aren't very wonderful at all!!!! I hate negative blogs, but, if it saves you on wasting money and time on anything!!  I gotta just do it!  Just let y'all know! Id hope for the same thing from y'all!!  I know us moms, or in my case, Mimis'  Have NO TIME that can be wasted!!  Right??!!

I do wanna start with a little positive/ cuteness!!!  Here is the not so wonderful first, the weather here in Ga right now is CRAZY!!  Yall hear me??  Crazy!!  Like, freezing!!  Yesterday was cold, but not to bad.  We took a walk together!!  Had to just get out of the house a min!!  Cabin Fever maybe??  Anyhow, I caught this really cute picture yesterday.  Its my grandson chasing my son!!  I swear my grandson ran the whole walk!! lol

 

Yes, I did get to rock my cute heart sunglasses too!!  I think the sun peeked for maybe......10 mins!  I have decided I am hibernating until spring now!!  The temps right now are cold and its only gonna get colder!  NOOOOO, i need a safe word!!!!! PINEAPPLES!!!!

I also have to ask, why does time seem to go faster the older you get???  Last year at this time, my grandson was this adorable hunk of bald headed fat......

Now he is this independent, potty going, runs everything, BIG BOY!!!!!  Please!! Slow down time!

* I am super excited about this table he is sitting at!!  My g ma, who passed back in Sept., This was her table!!  I ate at this table when I was my grandsons age!!  That's 37 years this table has been in my family!!  I am so thankful I was given the opportunity to have this in my home.*

now to what my blog is really gonna  be about

As y'all now, from my previous post (here)  I am super excited that I finally got me some Jamberry nail wraps ordered!!  I got to try them about a month ago! Fell in absolute love!!!! <3  Last month I wasn't able to budget in an order so, I did the alternative!!  (plus I was wanting to test out the competition!!!!!)

The first thing I tried was the Sally Hansen  Polish strips!!

Super cute design, was really Loving the gold  snake skin look!!   Anyhow, My grandson opened the box so, when I tried to use them.....they didn't even stick to my nails!!  UGH!!  How Annoying!!!  I was so excited to try it and didn't even get to wear them!! BOO!!  I don't know if it had something to do with them being opened or what??

Next, I found a few different brands and designs on sale that I thought Id try...

ok, the second edge one was the first I tried......

super funky and super cute!!  They were easy to apply, and believe it or not......they lasted a whole 3 days!!!!!!!!  not to bad for 2.50 lol, but, I do wish they had a smaller size on this sheet!  If you look at my pinky nail, it is a little large around my nail bed!

The next set were super cute!!!!!

I did these for date night!!  Same way to apply as the rest!!  These had a few more sizes to choose from! yay!!  As soon as I went to leave, they were already peeling off!!!! BOO! By the time I got home.....

The next ones I tried I was hoping they were transparent.  I really was wanting to put them over this pretty orchid color I had bought!

See??  SOOO cute!!  Since I couldn't use them over the color, I used my orchid as accent nails!  They turned out really cute! And they even matched my laptop!!  They were easy to apply, but, if you look at my pointer finger in the picture above, it didn't apply as clean as the others!  I went to bed and woke up this morning just to find this......

 

(sorry for the funky lines! My new case on my iPhone is messing with the flash!) Anyhow, two had fallen off in my sleep and my thumb nail was almost peeled completely off too!!  That really sucks because I really loved the lace design on these strips!!!!!!!  All in all,

So, I do believe I will continue to use Jamberry wraps!!  Once I receive my full sheets, Ill do a day by day picture to show how well they hold up!!!!  KK???

Hope Your #wonderfulwednesday was a blessed one!!!!

MUAHS!!!

#SubscriptionBoxSaturday BB5 Feb 2015

Good Morning Beauties!!!  Guess what!!??  I got a #SubscriptionboxSaturday for ya!!!  what a plus to go out and check the mail today and have my #BeautyBox5 waiting for me!!???

My grandson was super excited about the "snakes" this month!!! (that's what he calls the little paper strip thingies lol)  They were a cute color combo of a pink and a teal color!!  Way more festive then the usual black!

"When it comes to our year, February might just take the cake- literally.  This month were turning 3- yippee!- and we couldn't have done it without you, dear subscriber.  So, how to celebrate our birthday?  Marvelous makeup and superb skincare, of course!  Were so happy you joined the party~ now, throw some confetti and dig in!"

To go get yours......just click here!

The first thing this month, which is a full size: Marsk Mineral eyeshadow in vanilla frosting

Retail: $22.50 0.04oz

















We couldn't ship actual birthday cake, but how about some frosting?  Treat yourself to this iridescent mineral eye shadow! BB5 Tip: With subtle sparkle. it can also double as a soft highlighter #marsk

My thought??  I can always use a good highlighter.  Unfortunately I couldn't figure out how to get it open for a decent swatch!!  I am so sorry!! As soon as I get into it, Ill update and add a picture!!  I honestly don't think I would pay 23.00 for this tiny little pod thingie though,,,,,,,,

next: Revlon Colorstay nail enamel | Retail: 3.99 0.4 fl oz

This was also a full size product!!!
Stand out at any soiree and balance the confetti with a bold nail!  These supersaturated hues have our hearts when it comes to a one-coat coverage and longlasting wear.  I got the color velvet rope

I don't mind this at all! I love anything nail related!!  I haven't tested this color yet but will real soon!!  I am really happy with this!!

3rd thing is Absolute New York Absolute Love Lip Balm | Retail $5.00 0.42 oz

 






There's so many reasons to cheer for this party ready balm!  Major moisture?? Check!  Sweet scent??  Check!!  A tiny amount of tint??  Check!!  Cute in your clutch??  check!!  #absoluteny

Once again y'all!!!  This is also a full size!!!!! What what??!!  I got this in bubble gum.  I have to say, this smells just like it!!!!  The description says it has a hint of color.........

I don't know if I really agree with that!!  Maybe just bad lighting on my swatch??

now lets do my....

least favorite thing......

GlamGlow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment | Retail: $69.00 1.7 oz

After a long celebration, your skin needs some TLC!  Apply this anti-aging mask for 10 mins (it tingles while its working!)  then rinse off in  circular motions- it doubles as an exfoliant!  #glamglow

Ok, first off.......FOIL PACK!!!!  I HATE these things!!!  And not only that, how am I gonna know if I like something after using it only one time???   uhhhhhhh, No! Im good!! thanks anyways!!!

wanna know my fave????

Avon Big Color Eye Pencil | retail $3.49 0.056 oz

Spend less time getting ready and more time gertting down with these pretties- just glide and go! BB5 Tip: For color that lasts all night, layer over a powder or primer!!! #avon

I am not an avon girl!!! But, I have to say I got some avon lotion for Christmas and now I have 3!!  I am super excited to try this!!  This was also another full size item!!! I got the color, well, shoot!!  I cant find the name!!  But, it looks like it will be a great inner corner and brow bone highlighter!!!

We also got a BB5 Bonus

$20.00 Gift card for #yourminerals

All in all I am pretty happy with this months box!!  I mean, 4 outta 5 items were full size this month!!  I cant wait to try some of it out and maybe review it for y'all!!!!  Now its time to get back to my sweet hearts!! I hope y'all have a perfect Valentines Day!!!!

From me to you!!!!!!

Muahs!!

I'm having a jamberry party!!!!

Want adorable nails with details like this??  Well,  I'm hosting a jamberry online party!  I've done several manicures so far and I'm loving these!! 
Y'all already know I'm a nail art junkie.  I LOVE to do my nails!  Wanna know what I hate about doing my nails??
•drying time
•coming up with designs
•my right hand never looks as good as my left

With these,  none of that is a problem anymore!!

Both hands look like I went to a salon! I don't have those annoying finger prints in any of them,  and I was able to do whatever after they were applied!  No waiting an hour for my nails to be completely dry!!
You can use them as accent nails

Or a full set

I'm so in love y'all!

What is Jamberry? They are high quality, vinyl, heat and pressure sealed nail wraps that last for weeks, at a fraction of the cost of a salon visit! No harsh chemicals, chipped polish, or damage to your natural nail. I hate getting acrylic nails because how weak and brittle they make my real nails!

There are over 350 adorable style options!

One sheet of nail wraps will give you up to 2 manis and 2 pedis

So,  if your interested and wanna check out more styles(easter and stuff Patrick's day are coming up)

And #gogetyousome there is an awesome offer right now!! Click the link below!! 

Muahs!

Melissa aka maduke

 right over here!  

Melissa aka maduke

Melissa aka maduke