Top Shelf Lacquer Sarasota Lemonade Hella Holo March 2016 Custom

I seriously can't believe it's the end of March! Time flies by too fast some days. Speaking of end of March, today is the last day to get this beauty.

HPB Presents: Different Dimension Blue Raspberry Head Spring Mani

Welcome to this month Hobby Polish Blogger's Link Up!

This month the theme is spring, so I've been debating long & hard about this.

Meet The Blogger: Meet Sarah of 25 SweetPeas

It's Meet The Blogger Time! Today's Meet The Blogger is Sarah from 25SweetPeas

What made you start a blog? I have always loved writing and when I realized I could put it and my nail art together I thought well why not! Plus I’ve always loved computer related things and thought it would be neat to run my own site which all just went together really well.

How long have you been blogging? I started my blog January 21^st of 2015, and it had been a long time coming. I had actually started Instagraming my nails in August of 2012, but not regularly until the summer of 2013.

What would you say makes your blog unique? I like to think mine is a bit more unique because I like to make it personable. I didn’t wasn’t to just list off what I use and how I did the look. I have always loved reading things where the person writes like they talk if that makes sense, so that is what I try to do. Also I love to have a variety of post types. By that I mean, swatches, art, videos, and collaborations. Just fun things and keeping people interested.

What's your favorite part of having a blog? I love all of it honestly, I love the interaction with others who have the same interests, and I love getting to work with so many amazing people. Overall running a blog is just fun.

Have you ever reviewed a product that has become something you use all the time? Absolutely! I have found brands in general now that I just love and have become my go to brands.

What would you say is the downside of blogging? I would say the downside is that even though you may have what you thought to be a great post it may not even be read. There are a lot of people who love the pictures which I do too, but some will just look at the photos and not read what you wrote. So therefore there is less commenting/interaction with the readers which is sad because I love that part.

Do you have a least favorite post that you've written?  Yes, actually probably a group of them. Haha! They would be the ones from the first few months of blogging where they were really just basic and not all that unique. Plus occasionally you will do a mani that just isn’t the best and that can set the whole mood for a post.

What is something you have to have while writing a blog post? When I am writing a post I have to have music on for sure! I pretty much have to have music on for everything I do!

Do you think your blog has changed of the years? Yes, mine has only been open for little over a year but even in the past so many months it has changed, with formats and such of just me finding better ways to do things

Are you married? Nope, a bit too young for that right now !

 Do you have any kids/pets?  We do have a pet, who I refer to as my little sister! Her name is Dixie and she is a Cavalier Kings Charles. She is the sweetest little girl ever.

Any advice for new bloggers? Don’t hold back. If you have a neat idea for a post just do it and don’t stress on your view count. View counts are great and all but they don’t gauge how good you are. The first few months of blogging its you learning how to do everything, and how to promote each blog post. Once you find what works best for you things will all be worth it! 

Thanks so much for being a part of Meet The Blogger Sarah! You can find her at her blog & the following social media pages.

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Anchor & Hearts Lacquer Sweet Love Easter Mani

Happy Easter Everyone! Today's Easter mani actually has a brand new indie polish brand that I'm excited to share with everyone.

OPI Suzi Nails New Orleans

Happy Day before Easter! Are you ready for tomorrow? I feel like Easter snuck up on me that I really haven't done any Easter manis!

Top Shelf Lacquer Purple Flip Flop & Turtle Tootsie Polish Pink Braclets

Happy Good Friday!

Today I'm doing an easy nail art.

Fair Maiden Now & Later March Holo Hookup Box

I've never used Fair Maiden before, I keep seeing all the polishes but I've never bought one. I got my very first one from March's Holo Hookup box.

Toadarrific Vinyls March Subscription

I know I mention Toadarrific Vinyls all the time, I mean I can't help it. I've been able to make cute nail art because of her!

So today is all about the March Subscription.

Meet The Blogger: Meet Bethany of B Nailed To Perfection

It's Tuesday so you know what that means it's time for Meet The Blogger! Today you all get to meet Bethany from

 B Nailed To Perfection

Giveaway time! $150 Paypal Giveaway!

Guess what? I've teamed up with some amazing bloggers to bring you this awesome giveaway!

Welcome to the $150 Paypal giveaway event!

Hosted by: Lil' Blog and More, Daydreaming Deals, Simply Sherryl, and Kicking it with Kelly.

And co-hosted by: Drop the Spotlight, Animal Bliss, Mom 'N Daughter Savings, Thrifty Momma's Tips, Your Strong Tower, Tabby's Pantry, and Deliciously Savvy.

Welcome to this awesome giveaway event! This is our biggest prize yet, and we can't wait to giveaway this awesome prize, to one lucky winner! 

Good Luck.

The Giveaway! 

One lucky winner will receive a $150 via Paypal. Entering to win is very easy, with the GiveawayTools form, below:

Entry-Form

 Disclosure: The bloggers involved in this giveaway were not compensated, and are not responsible for prize fulfillment. Lil' Blog and More will be sending the prize out. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter this giveaway. This giveaway starts March 20th, 2016, and will end on April 7th, 2016 at 11:59 pm. The winner will be emailed, and have 48 hours to respond, or a new winner will be chosen. Once a winner is drawn and confirmed, the name will be announced on the GiveawayTools form. Open to worldwide entries. 

Blogger Squad Nail Art Challenge

Yay!!!! The Blogger Squad is teaming up to do a spring nail art challenge!

Model City Polish More Than Words

Not too long ago I had the amazing oppertunity to buy a bunch of older Model City Polish, and when I say a bunch I'm talking a meduim size flat rate box!

Nail Hoot Terra Nova 7 Days Of St Patricks Day Nails

Happy St Patricks Day!!!!!! It's the day we've been preparing for all week.

Julep Phoebe & Turtle Tootsie Polish Sugar Cookie 7 Days Of St Patricks Day

It's day 6! Where has the time gone? This  was moved way faster than I anticipated.

Meet The Blogger: Meet Nikki Of Awkwardly Chic

It's time for Meet The Blogger! Are you enjoying this series? I know I am😊

Today you get to meet Nikki from Awkwardly Chic.

Turtle Tootsie Blizzard Blahs

So today's mani didn't turn out the way I planned. But it's still cute right?

Cupcake Polish Lemonheads & Top Shelf Lacquer Slime Rickey 7 Days OfStPatricks Day 3

You know I'm feeling better when I do nail art! For day 3 it's all about nail art & that it's the first time I've ever used Cupcake Polish!

Model City Polish SB 15 December 2015 7 Days Of St Patricks Day Nails

It's offcial I'm sick. Looks like I caught the head cold everyone else had.

So today's color doesn't look exactly perfect.

7 Days of St Patrick Days Nails Day 1

The following post contains affiliate links.

It's time for 7 days of St Patricks Day Nails!

Model City Polish SB 19 January 2016

So I thought today I would be kicking off 7 days of green nails for St Patrick's only to realize that it starts tomorrow!

But don't worry I still have a pretty polish to show. 

Today's color is SB 19 January by Model City Polish, a pink holo polish with silver holo pigment.

I used 2 coats plus 1 coat of Glisten & Glow HK girl topcoat.

I wish it wasn't raining so I could show what it looks like in natural sunlight. But anyways this color has become my favorite pink polish. 

SB 19 January is available to purchase  at Model City Polish Etsy Shop 

But act fast, there is only 1 bottle left & once sold it's gone forever.

Essie Bikini With A Martini

The following post contains affiliate links.

I've been sucked down the indie rabbit hole that I've really haven't touched mainstream polish. But I've been eyeing Essie's Retro Revial line, mainly because I've been hearing about it since December. Well last week I finally saw them instore so I picked up a couple. The color I'll be showing you today is Bikini With A Martini, a frosted pink iridescent polish.

I used 3 coats plus 1 coat of Glisten & Glow HK Girl Topcoat.

Honestly, it's pretty but that's it. 3 coats & it still looked sheer. Plus it took forever to dry, I had to touch them up twice because it smudge so easily & it had been 15 minutes since I had applied the topcoat. The brush was small, maybe it's me because I've gotten used to a wide flat brush but this brush was pretty small.
Maybe I should just stick with indies.
Bikini With A Martini is available at Walgreens, Amazon & Essie.com

Meet The Blogger: Meet Giovanna Of Glittering

It's Tuesday! That means it's time for Meet The Blogger! 

This week you get to meet Giovanna of Glittering. What near is Giovanna is from Brazil, making her the first international blogger to be featured!

Turtle Tootsie Polish Spring/Easter Collection

Press Sample

I finally have my wifi back!!!!! Granted u could have gone to Starbucks to blog but it's kinda hard to do that when your family is sick:(

Anyways, today I'm showing you Turtle Tootsie Polish newest collection The Easter/Spring Collection!

Rainy Day Nail Art

The following post contains affiliate links.

For today I'm wearing with a twist, I said let's spice it up!

Meet The Blogger: Meet Jacquie of Claws Up!

It's Tuesday so that means it's time for Meet The Blogger!

I'm so thrilled with the response & encouragement since I started this series. I'm hoping to continue it for a long time:)

Today's blogger is Jacquie of Claws Up

What made you start a blog? - 

I have always been really big on self expression. I love to wear fun clothes and I used to dye my hair all the colors of the rainbow. When I graduated college I started working at the Bronx Zoo and a doggy daycare, and I had to go back to normal hair, and wear a uniform everyday. I felt like I was going stir-crazy not being able to express myself, so I got into nail art. It was the one thing I could wear at my jobs that was fun. After doing nail art for a few months, I wanted a way to save and document all my creations, so I decided to start a blog. 

How long have you been blogging? -

 I started my blog in November of 2011, so it has been a little over four years.

What would you say makes your blog unique? - 

Nothing is off limits. I may be a nail, beauty, and style blog, but I'm not afraid to get personal too.

What's your favorite part of having a blog? -

 I love having a creative outlet, and all of the friendships I have made.

Have you ever reviewed a product that has become something you use all the time? - 

I reviewed shea body butters from Me Thyme recently and I am almost running out! I use them every day! http://clawsup.blogspot.com/2015/12/me-thyme-review.html

What would you say is the downside of blogging? - 

Sometimes I feel like it can control my life. I spend a lot of time on it and it takes up almost all of my free time. It can be hard to make time for friends, and if life gets in the way and I fall behind on blogging, I get really stressed out. It's a second full-time job!

Do you have a least favorite post that you've written? - 

I don't think I have a specific least favorite post, but when I look back on some of my first posts I cringe.

What is something you have to have while writing a blog post? - 

A blanket to cuddle up with.

Do you think your blog has changed over the years? - 

Definitely! I started as a nail blogger, but I re-branded my blog to be a style, beauty, nail, and lifestyle blog. Plus, I think my photos and writing have improved a lot.

Are you married? Do you have any kids and/or pets? -

 I have been in a relationship for almost seven years, and we have been engaged for a year (he proposed last Valentine's day). We will be getting married in May of 2017. No kids, but we have a fur child, my kitty Muffin. I got her when she was dumped on the doorstep of my vet with a broken leg when she was a few weeks old. She turns 17 in March. I am obsessed with her, she is my true love.

Any advice for new bloggers? 

Don't give up! Sometimes I get down on myself because my blog is not the best. just remember you are blogging because it's what you love, and not for anyone else!

Thanks so much for being a part of Meet The Blogger Jacquie! 

You can find her at her blog & the following social media platforms.

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