Manicures fast and easy with imPRESS Press on Manicure!

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I don't know about you, but I never have the time, nor did I ever have the talent for doing my nails.  I am indeed envious of those blessed with the talent to turn their nails into works of art...or at least presentable tips!  I also have chronically dry and sensitive cuticles, which makes the process of painting or removing polish painful.  Out of the past and revamped, press on nails have come back in a huge way.  Let us see how imPRESS is helping everyone achieve a salon perfect manicure anywhere at anytime!

imPRESS Press on Manicure is an at home manicure with the added benefits of ease and quickness!
"Through innovation and revolutionary technology, imPRESS manicure initiated a new category and developed into a standalone brand.  The innovative PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive), eliminated key barriers such as nail damage, ease of application and product reliability while UltraHold(TM) technology introduced a safe-on-nails adhesive ending the need for glue and acetone-soak removal.  imPRESS is perfect for women with busy schedules and younger women who cant afford weekly salon visits.  Women in every generation enjoy imPRESS manicure because there truly is something for everyone.  From the French manicure to elaborate designs, women rely on imPRESS Manicure as an alternative to nail polish - without dry time or smudges or dings." - imPRESS

Inside of each imPRESS Manicure kit you receive a set of press on nails, nail prep pad and mini file and instruction sheet.  Some kits as the pink one above shows, contains additional accent nails in a glitter texture.  The other kit I received contained two jewel accents to add to any nail I desired.

The color above is Symphony.  This particular kit contained 30 Ultra Shine Gel nails, 6 of those being glitter accent nails.  The Symphony kit came with press ons that were a very light bubblegum pink and two different glitter accents, criss cross pattern and full glitter.

PROS:
Affordable and easy to find in stores
Many colors and textures to choose from
Super quick and easy to use
Long lasting

CONS:
Sizing to nail beds
Length

The nails have an adhesive backing on them.  When you have properly prepped your nails, you just peel off the protective tab off the nail and press them on.  After you press them into place, your nails are long lasting and WATERPROOF!  No dry time!  Yes, you can wash dishes, your hands, your hair, anything.  I was amazed at how long lasting these really are.

I have wide nail beds so the sizing for some of the nails was slightly off.  imPRESS does provide you with quite a few different sizing options in the kit, so if your sizing falls in there, you are set to go!  The length was also short, which may or may not appeal to those wanting to try these.

imPRESS is all about being on trend, so nail styles, colors and textures will change to suit this.  If you fall in love with a finish, stock up!

Even though sizing was off on a few, I really did enjoy using these.  They make me look and feel polished and pretty.  The process is so quick and rather enjoyable.  And at $7.99 a pack, they are a steal.

To learn more about imPRESS and to see all of their latest styles, go HERE.

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Zoya: New summer offer - Get Any 3 polishes for the price of shipping!!!

Do you love Zoya nail polishes as much as I do?  They have an amazing offer going on right now!

Right now on Zoya's website, you can choose any 3 polishes for the price of shipping!!!  Shipping is $15, so that works out to $5 a bottle, which is an amazing deal!  Use code KICK at check out!  This offer expires 6/14/2015.

Head to zoya.com for color choices and details!  Happy Shopping :)

Makeup by One Direction: Lip, Eye, Nails Kits! Limited Edition

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Markwins hits it out of the park again!  Teaming up with One Direction to bring you three gorgeous kits...

One Direction Makeup Kits for Nails, Lips, and Eyes/Hair

Available now, these limited edition One Direction kits from Markwins are perfect for the upcoming holidays and party season!  One Direction now gives you the Electro Glam Mascara kit, Liquilights Glow Gloss kit and the Rock Me Nail kit.  These super bright kits can be found at your local Macy's Dilliard's, Boscov's, Stage Stores, Beauty Brands and Lord & Taylor.  You may also check these retailers websites, as well as the One Direction Facebook page HERE.

Presenting Makeup by One Direction...

Liquilights Glow Gloss

Makeup by 1D : Liquilights Glow Gloss

Liquilights Glow Gloss - swatches - direct sun/no flash

"Liguilights Glow Gloss sparkles brilliantly during the day and illuminates under UV black light after dark.  Enriched with natural oils and vitamin E to keep your lips soft and hydrated all day and all night." - markwins

Liquilights Glow Gloss comes with:  swatches from the top:
Taken - a hot pink with reflects
Kiss You - neon orange with reflects
Through the Dark - neon fuchsia with reflects

All three of the Liquilights Glow Glosses are UV reactive (they glow under black light!), come with a nicely pigmented gloss base and are packed with the most beautiful reflects glitters.

Makeup by 1D Electroglam Mascara

"Electroglam Mascara - Give your look a jolt of electric colour, with this limited edition trio of ultra-cold coloured for hair and lashes, in three heavily pigmented, buildable colors." - Markwins

Electroglam Mascara - Makeup by 1D

These duo hair/eye mascaras give you the pop of color needed to punch your nights out!  Colors above are:

top - Why don't we go there?  ( vivid blue )
middle - Does he know?  ( neon pink )
bottom - Story of my life ( neon yellow )

Electroglam Mascara in hair  - Does he know?

 Used as hair mascara, it gives you controlled highlights that can definitely be built up!

Electroglam Mascara on lashes - Why don't we go there?

Why don't we go there?  on my lashes...this is two coats of the electroglam mascara...and this is super vivid!!!

Makeup By One Direction - Rock Me Nail Varnish Kit

 "Rock Me Nail Kit, featuring neon, UV reactive nail varnish and UV reactive glitter nail toppings that add even more sizzle to your mani, for nails that light up day and night.  Sprinkle the glitter over wet polish for a subtle accent, or go for the glitz and drip your entire wet mani in mega-watt sparkle!" - markwins

Rock Me Nail Kit

Colors above from left to right:
Happily - UV iced blue
Moments - UV neon pink
Diana - UV 3D holographic

Glitter Nail Toppings are:
Kicks - UV snow cone blue glitter
Not Afraid - UV electrified pink glitter
Star - UV holo glitter

Rock Me Nail Varnish - Diana, Moments, Happily

Above, we have Diana plain, Moments with glitter accent in Not Afraid, and Happily with glitter accent in Kicks.

Remember that all of these kits are available at your local Macy's, Dilliard's, Boscov's, Stage Stores, Beauty Brands and Lord&Taylor.

Zoya Holiday Mini Glam bottles available now!

Zoya is offering mini glam nail polishes in all of their favorite holiday colors!  Each mini bottle is $5.00 USD, or you can get any 5 for $20 USD with free shipping through Wednesday 11/26/14 at 11:59 pm ET!  So perfect for the upcoming holidays.

Go HERE to check out all of their amazing colors.  Remember to use code: GLAM

Happy Shopping!

Winter is coming...Let Julep help winterize your nails!- tutorial

Fall is here, and in some places of the country, it looks like winter is well underway.  Cold, harsh wind, dry indoor heat, constant hand washing all take tolls on our hands and nails, and with the holidays coming up, you want to make sure that your hands look amazing.  With a little help from Julep, you can now replace winter weary hands with beautiful skin and nails!

All steps are truly vital and help ensure that your nails will not only look healthy, but become healthy!  Julep offers a variety of products to help you along the way...from their Nail Therapy Serum and Oxygen Nail Treatment, to their Glycolic Hand Scrub to Go and Rock Star Hand Cream.  These tool will leave you with lovely hands and nails all year long!

And now that you have your nails and hands looking amazing...why not polish them with one of the nicest polish formulas around...

From creams to glitters, sheer to opaque, Julep has you covered with any and every texture and color to suit your needs.  Keep a lookout as they contiuously release collections that are perfect for all seasons.  Also, remember that you can receive your nail colors, as well as nail tools, through their subscription service.  Beat winter down with the best hands around!  To check out more of their awesome polish range, check .HERE.

To learn more about their polishes, nail tools and subscription service, go HERE


*images provided by Julep*

Cheap Thrill:Michelle Nail Art variety pack

Hey everyone!  I was at Dollar Tree this week when I stumbled upon this awesome little gem!

Michelle Nail Art

This little package contains 8 super tiny, almost too cute to use vials containing hexagon shaped glitters.  All basic colors.  I purchased this for 1 dollar and it was an amazing buy!  I have done my nails twice this week using these glitters.  There was another package that had long filaments in very pretty colors, but I was drawn to the this one instead.

I have seen similar kits at Target, Meijer, Wal-Mart, Sally's, but not for a buck!

What nail adornments are guys into these days?