Author Archives: Mary S.

Pretty Serious They Came From Beyond Space Collection Press Release & Promo Pictures

Pretty Serious They Came From Beyond Space Collection Press Release & Promo PicturesIf you’re a fan of multichromes like I am and tend to be mesmerized by polishes that shift colours, you won’t want to miss out on the Pretty Serious They Came From Beyond Space Collection!

From the minute I saw the bottle pictures in my inbox last night, I knew that I had to share it with you all ASAP because they look pretty amazing…hehe, and are indeed out of this world. 😉

Hehe, and I like how one of them is called Atomic Brain! That’s not something you see all the time!

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Nicole by OPI Love Song Swatches & Review

Nicole-by-OPI-Love-Song-Swatches-ReviewNicole by OPI Love Song from the Selena Gomez Collection coming out in January 2013 is a simple, pretty purple. But when I thought about its name (and of love in general), I began thinking about a lot more than just a pop song on the radio.

Love is probably the most overrated and simultaneously underrated thing in the world. It can make or break you and drive you crazy or ground you in reality. People die for it, but people feel alive because of it.

I’ve had my heart broken pretty badly many times when I was too quick to open up and trust people, but I’ve also done my share of breaking hearts. (No halo here, unless it’s from an old Hallowe’en costume!)

Through all my experiences, what I’ve realized is that unconditional love is the hardest gift to come by. So when you find people who accept you (but who still encourage you to constantly improve yourself), you’ve struck gold.

And on your quest for finding true love, I think you need to learn how to love yourself – your quirks, your flaws, and your strengths. Then, if you’re blessed to find that Special Somebody, you can bring something more interesting to the table and have your own identity instead of being just ‘half of a couple’.

What do you think?

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Clean & Clear Makeup Dissolving Facial Cleansing Wipes Review & Pictures

Clean & Clear Makeup Dissolving Facial Cleansing Wipes Review & PicturesSome nights, you just have zero energy to go through your entire face-washing routine. You literally just want to crawl into bed and drift off into La La Land, but you know that it’s really bad for your skin to sleep without removing your makeup.

That’s where the Clean & Clear Makeup Dissolving Facial Cleansing Wipes come in.

I don’t use them all the time – maybe a few times a month.

They’re very handy when you’re in a pinch, but I suggest that you don’t use them regularly because disposable products aren’t great for the environment. I do feel guilty when I use these sometimes because they contribute to the landfills.

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Nicole by OPI Kissed At Midnight Swatches & Review (Layered Over Nicole by OPI Pretty in Plum)

Nicole-by-OPI-Kissed-at-Midnight-Swatches-ReviewThis is what one coat of Nicole by OPI Kissed At Midnight looks like over two coats of Nicole by OPI Pretty in Plum!

Both polishes are from the Selena Gomez Collection that’ll be in stores January 2013.

Although I liked wearing Pretty in Plum solo, I loooooved this combination way more. I think it adds just enough bling, and the bling contrasts enough so it stands out instead of getting lost in the base colour.

What would you layer under this gold glitter?

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Nicole by OPI Pretty in Plum Swatches & Review

Nicole-by-OPI-Pretty-in-Plum-Swatches-ReviewNicole by OPI Pretty in Plum is yet another shade I have to show you from the upcoming Selena Gomez Collection due out in January 2013.

It may be because I’ve watched West Side Story so many times, but when I first read the name, a mental image of Maria (played by Natalie Wood) dancing around the sewing room and singing “I Feel Pretty” immediately sprung to mind.

Indeed, Natalie Wood was so gorgeous. And…confession time! Although that musical came out waaaaay before my time, when my father introduced me to the movie when I was a kid, I had the biggest crush on Richard Beymer (who played Tony, Maria’s love interest). It was after their duet, Tonight, that I swooned. Think hearts instead of pupils. I used to imagine that he was singing “Mary” instead of “Maria” in this song where he expresses his love for her.) 😉

Hahaha, and I always thought it was hilarious that the gang members (the Jets and the Sharks) danced ballet! Don’t think I would ever be intimidated by any gang who can pirouette and have an entire dance choreography that they perform on the street. (And, for the record, I thought the Sharks were hotter than the Jets.)

Ooohhh, and who can forget the hilarious Officer Krupke number? That song still cracks me up today!

Okay, but back to the nail polish, right?

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Smorgasbord Sundays: What Movies Have You Seen or Do You Want to See?

Wreck-It-Ralph-Movie-TrailerHave you seen any good movies lately? They don’t have to be in the theatre. Maybe you saw it on DVD or TV.

It’s been a while since I was really excited to go see a movie. The last one I saw in the theatre was The Dark Knight Rises…and I fell asleep several times to the point where I couldn’t tell you even the basic plot!

Haha, no, it wasn’t boring at all, but my friends and I went to see the latest show after going out for dinner and drinks. Plus I had a tiring day at work, and the previous night, I went to bed wayyyy past the witching hour. (I should have bags under my eyes that go down to my knees…Pretty sight.)

I only remember pieces of it here and there. (For part of it, I literally held my eyes open with my fingers because I was so upset that I was missing an epic movie. My antics were like something out of a Mr. Bean episode! However, I failed and nodded off several times. Nature won.)

Okay, so aside from wanting to stay awake through the entire The Dark Knight Rises, I really want to see Wreck-It Ralph, a Disney animation feature film!

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Nicole by OPI Sweet Dreams Swatches & Review (Layered Over Nicole by OPI Spring Break)

Nicole by OPI Sweet Dreams Swatches & ReviewAlthough Nicole by OPI Spring Break looked nice on its own, I couldn’t help but put one coat of Nicole by OPI Sweet Dreams on top.

Sweet Dreams is also part of the Selena Gomez Collection due out January 2013.

Truth be told, ever since I laid eyes on the collection, I’ve been itching to use the glitter polishes (well, after the yellow, of course).

So is this a glitter nail polish that I think you need to rush out to buy? Let me tell you a little more about what I think of it.

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