Wal-Mart. Home art.

Hello, hello!

So I thought I would share this great tip with all those "frugal" modern day couples and singles out there, for home decor.  Watch for your Wal-Mart flyers!!  They are always having sales on home decor.  Like area rugs, storage bins, lamps, benches, etc.  Instead of paying over $100.00 for one item.  Get it for less, but only if you pay attention to your Wal-Mart flyers!!  Thank goodness for my mom, the other day she pulled out last weeks flyers; which expire tomorrow.  And I was scrolling through it with her.  And I stumbled upon these must have items for the humble abode! ;)


5' X 8' Area Rug

3 Drawer Storage Cart in PURPLE!!!

For my area rug replacement.  We had to get a new one, due to my clumsiness.  I accidentally spilt my nail polish on our living room area rug...whoops! lol  Can you find my oops in the photo below...? haha

So when I say that Wal-Mart was selling area rugs for under $40.00 I HAD to go check it out.  So the lovely area rug you saw in the above picture.  Replaced this area rug, we had from before.  I decided to go a different way this time, compared to my choice from before.  Because I wanted to create a different feel this time.  The old area rug was a much lighter colour compared to our new replacement area rug.  The new one is more simple.  Where it only has two colours opposed to the old one, where it had a variety of colours.  I'm very happy with our choice. :)

After

Before

As for the 3 drawer storage cart, I use it to hold ALL my nail polishes and everything nail related!  I LOVE it, because the drawers are nice and deep.  And they are clear, so I can see what's in each drawer without having to open every drawer, and remind myself what each drawer consists of. :D  And it has cute little wheels on the bottom, for easy maneuver.  I think I might just have to go back and buy myself a second one...;)  One issue I have with this though, is that it is plastic. So its not 100% solid, and all my nail polishes are weighing down the drawers in the center...So I think I might have to buy myself second one to help spread out the nail polish weight... D:  Or, I will have to figure out another way to store my nail polish.

Finding...Fimo!?

Hello, hello my loves!


So, I don't know if you have heard of "Fimo" before.  I'm sure many of you have seen it around, you just don't know it...It is a very cute way to dress up your accessories and nails with a 3D effect.  And we all know, now a days its ALL about 3D.Haha  3D TVs, 3D movies, 3D game systems, EVERYTHING 3D!  So why not add nail art design to the 3D world.


First off, what is "fimo" you ask?  For those of you that aren't familiar with it.  Fimo is a name for a brand of polymer clay. It is made by a German company called Staedtler, sold worldwide.  Fimo canes or polymer clay, can come in MANY different cute designs and images.  You can get pre-cut fimo nail art.  Or fimo canes, which you can cut yourself.  Some people will even create their own designs by combining/moulding different colours of soft fimo clay together.


I bought my Fimo canes off eBay, yet again!  I purchased 100 pc for $6.00 and it came with a cutting blade, which helps cutting the fimo MUCH easier.  I LOVE this stuff.  I can't wait to get them cut up, and start creating my nail design ideas. So eventually, I can share my creative ideas with all of you!

All "Plugged-In"

Greetings, all beauties of the world!

So, I came across this 'mini reverse cone curling wand' by "Plugged-In".  And if you are unfamiliar with the tapered clipless curling wand, its one of the "newer" (but not really anymore) hair styling tools out there.  The reversed cone curling wand is exactly what the name describes.  It's simply the original curling wand revered/flipped around.  I thought that this would be a great addition to my hair styling tools.  Little did I know, I should have gotten the original curling wand, instead of the reversed curling wand.  Reason being, it doesn't make it any easier to style your hair.  I thought, since the curling wand was already flipped; its PERFECT!  Because you want the wider end of the wand at the root of your hair.  It saves me, from having to do that odd reach around technique that you have to do with the regular curling wand and flip it upside-down...WRONG!  I wasn't thinking properly that day...lol.  So when I opened it up to test it out.  Ugh!  That's when I realized,  I can't curl my hair without running into my other arm...OMG!  Although, it is good for styling your friends hair.  But for styling your own, I would suggest go with the original design.  I know, it is my own fault though. lol  You live and learn I guess.  But I do still love this hair tool!  But I'm probably going to purchase the original curling wand as well.  Then I will have both, and I can do a comparison!  Hey!  Maybe my mind will change, once I try out the regular one... XD

Plugged-In Mini Reverse Cone Curling Wand Review:

Pros:

*Heats up fast!

*Heats up to 400f

*Light weight

*Ceramic and tourmaline technology

*Pretty in PINK! ;)

*Swivel cord

*Hanging hook

*Travel size

*Cool tip, so no burnt fingers. :)

*Comes with heat protecting finger glove (for even more finger protection!)

*Has an Indicator Light

*Plastic counter rest, located between reversed wand & pink handle.

*Works well for shorter hair

*Leaves hair soft and shiny

When using this tool, it was quite easy and painless. :)  I love the curls you get from this tool.  I'm glad I now have this tool to add to my collection of hair tools.  Plus, it is so cute!  It gets the job done right and fast!  I held my hair around the curling wand for 5 sec, and the results were perfect!   I wasn't even trying, it was just a quick test run.  And I got the results, shown in the photo below.  Pretty impressive I must say!

It's my own preference, that it not be a reversed cone when styling my own hair.  But everyone is different.  But some of you out there might want to know, and appreciate that little shared knowledge. ;) 

Cons:  

*No heat setting dial
*Wand is slippery, causing hair to slip and slide

*Reversed cone (more of a preference opinion for me)

*Short wand, not as useful for those with longer hair (But remember this one is the mini travel size one)

The curling wand only has an on and off switch, so you can't set the temperature from 200-400f.  Once it's turned on, it heats up to the max heat of 400f.  It doesn't have this option, because it is the mini version of the curling wand.  The regular size one has a heat setting dial.  So I was aware of this "issue" when purchasing it.  The rod size works fine with my hair length.  But for those with longer hair past the shoulders, I would suggest getting the regular size one.  Unless you really want a smaller travel size curling wand, and you don't mind that it is a bit short.

Before - Straight

After - Curled

All-in-all, I would recommend this tool to friends and whom ever else is interested in purchasing a reverse cone curling wand. ;)

China Glaze 2012 Summer Neons!?! Get it ON!!!

OMG!  I CAN'T WAIT, to get the new China Glaze Summer Neons Collection for 2012!!!  It is PERFECT for the summer!!  It puts me in the summer mood! I love it!!  And great news...the colours are now available!!!  They were release just recently to the public.

These colours have more of a matte shimmer finish to them.  I personally like a more glossy finish, better then a matte finish.  Thank goodness for "Top coat" nail polish!

I also liked China Glaze's 2010 Poolside Collection, which are different from the 2012 summer neons collection.  The poolside collection colours were a bright creme finish no shimmer.  Even though polishes may look the same at a quick glance.  No colour is ever the same. ;)  Even China Glaze's 2011 Island Escape collection.  Some of the colours in that collection were a bright shimmer finish.  But still not exactly the same colour.  Which means, I must get this collection & add it to my nail polish wall ASAP! Muah hahaha XD

Hot! Hot! HOT!

Hello lovelies,

so I just purchased a new hair styling tool.  It is the deep waver iron by "Hot Tools".  I just got it in the mail the other day!  It only took 1 week to get to me, and it came from the states.  Usually when I order something from the states it takes at least 2 weeks to get here, in Canada.  I gotta say, when I cracked open the box.  I fell in L-O-V-E with just the packaging! LOL  And the best part is (for me anyway), its PURPLE!!  Not totally purple, but it has purple in the design!  That's probably why I fell in love instantly. Ha  Although, in the packaging photos, it looks more blueish...but I assure you, it is purple!

Hot Tools Deep Waver Iron review:

Pros:

*Perfect in PURPLE!
*Heats up to 430f
*Heats up fast
*Light weight
*Ceramic and tourmaline technology
*Swivel cord
*Lock switch, good for storing in a drawer
*Long and soft power cord
*Hanging hook for storing
*Long lasting hold

I really like this tool, because it offers a lot of different things. Unlike some hair tools you can buy at local drug stores.  The "Hot Tools" deep waver hair styling tool offers different temperature heat settings, it can go up to 430f, it heats us pretty fast, so be careful!  It has a lock option, meaning less stress on those delicate wrist lady loves. ;) A swivel cord, with a soft and flexible cord.  Not like other stylers, where the cord is very stiff and not easily bendable.  It is also made with ceramic and tourmaline technology, which nowadays every good hair styling tool should have.  And it also kept the wave in my hair for 2 days!  Because my hair is very heavy and coarse, usually if I curl or style it in any way.  It will fall flat with in 4-5 hours or so.  I didn't even use hairspray or anything and it still held strong! If I didn't wash my hair after the second day.  My wave probably would have stayed in longer!  That, for my hair is awesome wild!!!  It's also pretty light in weight, which is great!  Cause we all know, when styling your hair on your own with no help, your arms can get pretty tired holding the hair tool.  So, when it is light in weight, it makes it less painful. ;)  Yes, beauty is pain, but it doesn't always have to be. ;) lol

Keep in mind, even though it can go up to 430f in heat, you don't have to use it at its maximum temp.  I used it at the lowest temperature heat setting, which was 280f and my hair still waved beautifully.  I held it for about 10sec, each press/crimp and I got the results that I did.  And it is easier on your hair, if you don't use the highest heat setting.  Always test out the different heat temperature on your hair, starting from the lowest to highest.  And if it curls, straightens, waves on a lower setting, then great, that's hot enough.  If you don't need to use it at full heat, why bother?  People always think, the hotter the better.  Yes in some cases, but if your hair curls at a lower heat, use that setting.  It's like having a vehicle, just cause it can drive the speed of 100MPH/160KPH. Doesn't mean you should drive your vehicle at the max speed, right!? ;)

Cons (Short list, always a good sign!) :

*No indication light
*Doesn't open very wide

No indication light, to show it has reached the set temperature.  You just have to guess.  I would say it takes between 30sec-60sec.  It also doesn't open up wide. So your hair doesn't slide in between the iron barrels very nicely.  It would sometimes split up my sectioned hair, when placing it in between the iron.  So just watch for that.  I'm sure after awhile of using it though, you'll get the hang of it.  Not a deal breaker for me anyway.  But, I thought some people might want to know.  Overall thoughts, honestly...besides those couple things.  Its great!  In the end pros burnout the cons.  How could you NOT consider buying this tool!

Packaging:

Front View

Back View

Top View

End result (please excuse the no makeup pic today...lol) :

Right side done with deep waver

Left Side done with deep waver

End result, after using the deep waver. Sorry for the lack of makeup, again... -_-#