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Nail Art: Canadian Flag Nails & Tutorial

Image of Canadian Flag Nails ** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

Boo. My second attempt at nail art kind of failed. Sad face. They don’t really even look like the Canadian flag! Hahah. Even though I don’t really want to post it, I have to because Swatch And Learn is proudly Canadian. And since I did an American flag one, I have to represent north side of the border. I had a blast with the American flag one, especially when I inspired a co-worker to do a tape manicure design, too! That’s always encouraging.

I also had fun with my Canadian Flag nails. I got to work with Sally Beauty Sprinkles – I used the heart shape because I <3 Canada. Tee hee. I’m still working on my taping technique because there was, again, some bleeding. If anyone has any advice for me, I would love to hear it. I’m just starting out and want to get better!

~Whisper~ I like my American Flag nails (design wise) better because it’s cuter and more intricate. But shhhh. Don’t tell our Canadian readers. ~End whisper~ Continue reading →

Nail Art: Patriotic American Flag Nail Art & Tutorial

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Image of Patriotic American Flag Nail Art ** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

Howdy! Happy 4th of July to all our friends on the south side of the border! Hope you have a great long weekend with friends, family, loved ones and some BBQ’d meats. At least that’s what I did on Canada Day!

Anyway, I want to celebrate this special day with my very first real nail-art attempt. I’m actually surprised with it since it’s my first ever design, although of course there is room for improvement. I made soooo many mistakes doing this, but that’s how we learn, right?

I had a lot of fun creating this Patriotic American Flag Nail Art… so much so that I’m thinking of doing an entire series on national flags! I’m hoping to take a vacation overseas soon and was just thinking (and getting excited) about traveling to a foreign land with its flag on my nails. OoOOo. Continue reading →

e.l.f. Camilia Shimmering Facial Whip Review & Swatches

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Image of e.l.f. Camilia Shimmering Facial Whip ** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

Y’know: I never feel too guilty whenever I’m on a shopping spree at the elf site. I’ve gotten 20 items for less than $20 before (not including shipping) thanks to their affordable prices and frequent promotions.

Normally I only really load up on their nail polishes (most are awesome), mineral eyeshadows (some are great), or their brushes (hit and miss). But on the last haul, I decided to venture into less-familiar territory (at least for me). e.l.f. Camilia Shimmering Facial Whip is one of those products that I’ve never tried before until recently. And I’m kinda, sorta, actually really liking this product.

It’s not a product I deem completely necessary. But for days when you have an extra 30 seconds and want to brighten your face, this is a winner! Continue reading →

e.l.f. Pink Lemonade Luscious Liquid Lipstick Review & Swatches

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Image of e.l.f. Pink Lemonade Luscious Liquid Lipstick

** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

I want to be able to pull off a sexy blood red (sounds morbid!) on my lips. But because I’m not used to that much color on my lips yet, I feel kind of weird and out of place when I have that red on. I’m slowly working up to it! For now, I feel most comfortable with sheer washes and pinks. But one day – just one day – you’ll definitely see me with lips colored with a vibrant red hue! I promise!

Until then… Today’s lip color is e.l.f. Pink Lemonade Luscious Liquid Lipstick. I believe it’s a pretty-new line because the last time I was stalking – erm, I mean browsing – their site, I didn’t see it. I purchased it on my most recent elf Cosmetics haul. Unfortunately, I only got two colors from the line. I say “unfortunately” because I’m really liking this product. I haven’t tried the other color yet, but Pink Lemonade is awesome!

Update: OK. So this line isn’t new. I just haven’t been checking out their lip section thoroughly enough. Hahah. I know better and will scour their entire site next time. Thanks, Poetic Realist. 😛

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e.l.f. Wild Mineral Eyeshadow Review & Swatches

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Image of e.l.f. Wild Mineral Eyeshadow ** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

Brown eyeshadow – sounds like a bore, doesn’t it? I understand it can be hard to get excited about neutrals. They’re usually just supporting actors in a colorful makeup production. But e.l.f. Wild Mineral Eyeshadow is a co-star that’s ready to elbow the main attraction outta the way and steal the spotlight for itself.

This is a brown neutral with a shimmering twist, which makes it a versatile actor. Wear it on the lid or in the crease, and you get a solid performance every time. It’s one of my most trusted from the many elf mineral eyeshadows that I own! Continue reading →

e.l.f. Pineapple Mango Moisturizing Hand Cream Review & Pictures

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** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

I’ve been on such a shopping rampage recently. Ever feel that way – just want to shop and spend money even though you know you shouldn’t? Whenever I’m like that, I try to direct my shopping rage at elf. Because their products are affordable, it satisfies the shopping itch without sending my wallet into total destruction.

I grabbed e.l.f. Pineapple Mango Moisturizing Hand Cream because I use lotions for my hands the most. You really should re-moisturize every time your hand touches water, especially warm water! And I got this scent because I cannot resist Bath & Body Work’s Pineapple Mango and hoped this would be comparable.

Honestly, I don’t need any more moisturizers. I probably have enough lotions and creams to last me half a decade. I have a survival stash, just in case there’s a natural disaster… like a moisturizer drought. But I keep buying them anyway. Is it a girl’s fault that she doesn’t want to be stuck with dry, scaly skin that flakes off like it’s snowing? Oh, the horror. Continue reading →

e.l.f. Glamorous Mineral Eyeshadow Review & Swatches