Happy New Year!!!!!!!

Happy New Year to you all! (Well, that just depends who the all is...I may just be the only person reading my own blog. LOL) Antywho, I am wishing all out there in blog world a blessed New Year and I wish all that you desire that the Lord/Universe/or whatever you believe in grants it for you. 2010 is going to be the year of wonderful things!

Right now I am prepping for my evening, by listening to the live broadcast of Carmen that is on live from the Met. How exciting!! The singing is amazing and it is energizing me. Since I am listening to it, one would think that I would think that I would polish my nails red. Not so my friend...they are hot pink. LOL So typical of me. I used Color Club's Lazer Pink and used a Nailene thing-a-ma-bob for my ring finger. Love, love.

As a teen I was always hesitant of florescent colors because I never had the amount of coats correctly. But tonight I was determined. *go me* I used Getcha Nails Did technique of 3 coats and this is the FIRST time I have ever been very pleased. See for yaself. LOL

Before I go...it is my favorite weekly meme from Vampy Varnish.

1. How has your week been treating you so far? Crazy, but great. I've had a couple of great run-throughs for this opera that I'm in and the director says I am doing a fabulous job. That made my week. Also, I did my costume fitting last night and they took in my dress so much they were gagging. Talk about Merry Christmas to me! I still am firm...I hate the gym. LOL

2. If you celebrate Christmas and exchanged gifts, what was your favorite gift that you received? I didn't receive any gifts...really. Earlier this year my mom bought a new car and let me have the old one. Seriously. That was Christmas gift ENOUGH. Now, I can't speak of the ENORMOUS hauling of nail polis I have done. *shaking my head* LOL Enough said.

3. What’s on your nails? Color Club Lazer Pink from the Neon 15 Collection. Snazzy!!

4. Any New Years Eve plans? I'm off to church, then a party with my friends that I haven't seen in a while thanks to rehearsals.

5. What was your favorite nail polish of 2009? OMG...are you serious?? Pick one?? LOL I can't. I will say that I am glad that I have been introduced to other nail polish addicts...LOL...and found Orly and China Glaze polishes. I can't wait for the spring lines for both.

6. Do you have any resolutions for 2010? To do better with my spending in general. Love life. Thank God for what I have. Pursue my dreams with a vengeance...and never accept no....well, that's for singing. LOL Oh and most important...quit hauling like a crack addict.

7. Are you a Mac or a PC? PC

8. Do you watch 30 Rock? I used to, but then Shonda Rhimes had the nerve to create 2 shows that I love like I used to love ER...St. Elsewere...wrapped up in one. (I used to really love those shows.)

9. What personality trait do you have that you like about yourself? I'm a good listener.

10. What’s your favorite kind of chocolate, milk, dark or white? Dark or white.

Ack...Mauvy

I was so busy trying to figure out my blogger layout, that I almost forgot my pictures of yesterday's manicure. LOL

In late October or maybe early November, I took my first trip to Dashing Diva. I think I picked up about 5 polishes...and they were all

in the greyish family.

The pictures posted are of Milk Mauve and then on one finger of each hand, Color Club Magic Attraction. The Dashing Diva went on very smoothly and was nice and opaque in 2 coats. I don't have much to say about the Color Club...except it is my favorite of my glitters. It reminds me of Christmas wrapping paper. Just fun and sparkly.

Passion

Last night after getting my hair braided, I ran by Duane Reade...and as usual it was a B.A.D. move. LOL

I have never been very discriminating when it comes to makeup/nail polish/etc. My collections go from extremely expensive to extremely cheap. That's just who I am. You can still be fabulous and use something that costs $ .99. LOL

Antywho...I was in Duane Reade looking for the new Sally Hansen nail polishes (off to CVS in a few to snag a couple.) and there was none. *sigh* So, as I strolled out with my obsessive uncontrolled self, I walked up and down the aisles and passed by Black Radiance's display. I have always loved their lip glosses. (They are HIGHLY pigmented and last a long time.) They had these cute bottles that sort of remind me of the Finger Paints line and that drew my attention.

The color I am wearing, Passion, is what caught my eye. I actually thought it was purplish black it is so dark under florescent light. I also picked up another color, which at the moment I can't find. LOL

The polish went on very smoothly and after 2 coats was VERY opaque. I think the brush inside is a little difficult to maneuver, but needless to say I got a hang of that as well.

I can't wait to try the other color...

Tingly...Tree Oil

I don't know if I have posted this before, but I am a natural head. I have no chemicals in my hair. I used to relax my hair for years, then I took a break for 2 years, then I started relaxing again...and then one day I woke up and said...enough. Last July I decided that I would stop putting a relaxer in my hair and I have been transitioning ever since.

Natural hair is a big ole love for me....which has caused me to be a hair product junkie. I did say that I have a habit....

Today's product review is Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner. I heard about it on Curly Nikki. I have been using this product in a no-poo wash and then leave a smidgen in as a leave in conditioner. My hair just soooooooaks it up and loves it. It also makes blow drying my hair a breeze.

I will say that it isn't a heavy conditioner and spreads very smoothly through out my funny 3c/4a/4b hair. The thing I love the most is that it isn't full of sulfates. Trader Joe's is an organic shampoo and conditioner. Sulfates are a horror for kinky curly girls. They strip your hair like none other and makes my hair feel like a bad case of steel wool. *whew*

If you are looking for a new trick...try it. You will definitely love the results.

Mint Candy Apple

I can't remember when I first saw this color on a blog, but I knew I had to have it.

I was on the hunt looking for a needle in a haystack. It was absolutely sad and ridiculous, but...I found it. So happy was I. LOL

My only concern was, I was never a big fan of milky like nail polishes. They just never worked, but I was very determined to make this one work. (You'll note that I am stubborn as all get out.) I paired it up with a teal nail polish by Soo. I found it at my local beauty supply store.

*Disclaimer...I've had this picture since EARLY November, but just getting to posting it. Pardonez-moi.

Pinkie, Pink

This looks like the color I wore through most of high school, but it isn't...very close though. This color is more purplish than pink, but I still stick it in the pink pile.

This is Lillith by Zoya. It was actually a part of the first haul I ever got from Zoya. I love it. It took me 3 coats to get the color I wanted to see. I also used the Zoya Complete Color Lock System. I liked the system, but I don't care for the quick dry drops....that's just me. I rather use Seche Vite. *shrug*

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I forgot I needed this.....

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