Soothing My Sore Eyes #Swissvita #eyegel

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My eyes aren't the window to my soul.  All they show is how tired I am!  Curse you, Interwebs, for your plethora of funny cat videos that keep me entertained all night.  Time for some SwissVita Micrite 3D All Use Eye Cream to fake bright and dewy eyes!

14 Days of Valentines - Holo Hearts #‎14DaysofValentines‬

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I've joined a few other bloggers for a challenge that is bringing out the romantic girl in me.  I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve (and on my nails!) for the next two weeks to bring you (up to) 14 days of Valentines!

Enchanted ZigZags

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This Sunday's AIS challenge is zig-zags or chevrons.  I decided to pull this cute pattern from the vault.  Lots of people are dealing with cold temperatures and maybe even snow, but the colors here are promises of Spring!

Ruffians From The Vault

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It's a new year, so what better way to start it than by digging into the vault for some nailart that just never made it to the blog?  Today, I have two different Ruffian nailart to show you!

Holo-ween Skulls

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Today's Sunday Stamping challenge is, "Holo-ween" - keeping with the theme of Halloween, but using a holographic polish in either the base or the stamp.  I'd been wearing the beautiful NARS Black Fire for a few days, and decided it would make a great base for this challenge!

My Oily Skin Has Been Waiting For #ForlanBBCream

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As a beauty blogger who tests a lot of skincare, I'm used to regimens that take multiple steps.  I'm also constantly trying to walk the line of finding products that are nourishing to my aging skin, but don't exacerbate my oily, blemish-prone skin.  Forlan BB Cream is a one-step product that moisturizes, has anti-aging properties, and leaves my skin smooth and ready for makeup - and no breakouts!

Shiny Stamped Snakeskin

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Today's AIS challenge is, "Snakeskin and Other Reptiles."  I chose the lesser-known holo-flakie reptile to emulate.  His pattern is more like a fishnet than scales, but we do what we can with what we have.

That Funky Emily

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It's a new month, and a new theme for the NCC! This month, we're getting down and funky, with funky French manicures.  I had just received my order of A England's new collection, inspired by Emily Bronte, so my nailart features that gorgeous collection!

Sunday Stamping - Fall Leaves

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Today's Sunday Stamping challenge was to use a plate that ended in '27'.

Exotic Feathers

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AIS is still on official hiatus from Sunday challenges at the moment, but that just means another Sunday where I get to show you whatever stamping I want! yeah! Feels so rebellious.  I have three looks to show you today, all revolving around feathers, and I used kinda exotic or HTF polishes as the base colors.

Sunday Stamping - All Knotted Up

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Today's Sunday Stamping challenge was to use a plate that ended with a letter between A-M.  Luckily, I have an M plate! I do enjoy these more open-ended challenges sometimes - there's so much room for creativity.. though, I just did a plain color and stamp today.

Sunday Stamping - Blue Glitter and a Bonus!

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Today's Sunday Stamping challenge is to stamp over a blue glitter.  I had a mani over a blue holo, but decided it wasn't truly glittery enough, so I did another one.. and then decided to include both in today's post!  Bonus mani! Woot!

Blast-Off!

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Today's Challenge Your Nail Art topic is Blast Off!  Rocket time!

A Green Tea Date #lifefood

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Sundays used to be Target Date Day.  Mr. LitFromWithin and I would go to our local Target, get a drink from Starbucks, and walk around for a couple of hours, checking out all the clearance, and catching up with each other.  Since we always shared a drink, and he doesn't like coffee, we started getting Green Tea Lattes, made with matcha.  Over time, we perfected our recipe.  We knew exactly how many scoops, and pumps of syrup, and how much milk.  And then, we'd lose our barista.  And then, Starbucks got rid of our favorite melon sweetener.  And, then, it was off the menu completely.

So, we had to learn how to make our own.  I think this Midori Springs Organic Ceremonial Matcha is going to take our favorite drink to a whole new level.

Sonoma Palette Cleanser

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Have you ever just needed a breather from bright colors or patterns, and wanted to take your nail color down a notch?  Painting my nails a neutral color can be like putting on my favorite yoga pants or comfy t-shirt.

Skin Souffle

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If you caught my other review on some gel-tastic Oz Naturals products I did, you might have figured out that you're in for another rave review on this Olive & Jojoba Oil Nourishing Souffle.  Which sounds like something you'd eat, not rub on your skin, doesn't it?  As organic as it is, I wouldn't recommend eating it, though.

Holo in a Dotted Frame

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For the third installment of the 3rd Anniversary copycat challenge, I chose a simple, but fun purple dotted frame mani from A Girl And Her Polish!

My Love Kinekt-ion

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Today's my final post for March's "Inspired By Fashion" NCC theme, and I'm doing chevrons again.. ha! no, just kidding.  I'm actually dedicating this post to my favorite accessories, a ring and necklace my husband gave me that are nerdy and fun, and have my heart.

Helping Out My Beauty Goddess With Radha Beauty #RadhaBeauty

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Radha (pronounced 'rada') means "Beauty Goddess."  Now, I believe that we are all 'beauty goddesses' already, which is why I address my readers as 'Fireflies' - we are all lit from within, like a firefly.  We all carry our beauty within us, glowing.

Sometimes, I need a little help getting my beauty going on on the outside, though.  So I've been using this trio of skincare products from Radha, for a little help.

Sunday Stamping - Hearts and Bars

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Today's Adventures In Stamping challenge is to celebrate Valentines' Day.  I like flowers and chocolates as much (or more) than most, but I like them better the day after Valentines' Day, when they're cheaper.  I do like breaking out all the hearts and flowers nail art, though!