Mermaid Monday! #onmondayswemermaid #bbcchallenge

Hello, Fireflies!

The Beauty Blog Coalition decided to do a Mermaid roundup today! Everything mermaid, from makeup looks to nail art.  I'm excited to see what everyone has done.  I put together some nailart and a couple of fun charms!

Not The Stamping I Was Hoping For...

Hello, Fireflies!

AIS is still on official hiatus, so I'm making my own theme today!  I went back into the vault and picked a few of the stamps to show you that were unexpected outcomes.. usually not in the good way!  Either I chose a polish to stamp with that just didn't work, or a color combo that was weird, or a stamp that just didn't look on my nail like I thought it would.  Join me for some stamping fails!

Purge the Stink #purggo

Press Sample.  All opinions are my own.

Hello, Fireflies!

I live in a small house, and my small house has small rooms.  And the small room where I spend most of my time has a LOT of nail polish in it, and usually some number of my 4 dogs, and sometimes, my husband.  Sure, I like air fresheners, and diffusers, and candles, but sometimes I don't want to perfume the air, or make it warmer with a candle.  So, I was glad to be able to try a natural, renewable deodorizer from Purggo!

Battle of the Cleansing Machines: Michael Todd Soniclear Elite v. Foreo Luna

The Soniclear Elite is a Press Sample. I won the Foreo Luna in an iFabbo contest.  All opinions are my own.

Hello, Fireflies!

Most of us wash our face every day.  I know for most of my life, I didn't think much about it.  At first, it was whatever soap I was using in the shower, then I started using specialized cleansers.  Then, the tools started coming out, and they started getting more and more expensive.  Maybe you haven't been able to decide between some of the options out there.  I've been using both the Michael Todd Soniclear Elite and the Foreo Luna, and I want to share my experience and opinions with you, in hopes it helps you find the right tool for you.

A Cute Mud Mask! #HelloCutieMudMask

Hello, Cutie! I mean, Fireflies!

Hello Cutie is a strange name for a mud mask.. who looks cute in a mud mask? I have to say, though, I felt super cute AFTER the mask!  This is a pretty great one.

Ametrine Dreams

Hello, Fireflies!

It's the last installment of this month's jewelry theme!  So far, I've done nailart inspired by my Nana's fire opal ring, a faux gold and CZ necklace, my favorite dinosaur pendant, and today, a unique stone pendant from two types of quartz.

Natural, Nourishing Vitamin C Cleanser from #OZNaturals

Press Sample.  All opinions are my own.

Hello, Fireflies!

Even though I have oily skin, I really don't love the process of washing my face.  Maybe I was traumatized by years of harsh soaps, but sometimes I even dread the idea of washing my face twice a day.  I'm not sure any cleanser will ever make me LOVE the process, but it's nice to find another cleanser that makes my face feel clean without feeling stripped, and also has botanicals to improve the condition of my skin.