tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255959591697804492024-02-06T19:38:37.236-08:00Iceomatic's NailsThe wonderful world of nail polish!Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-11438586666441791442012-12-14T08:12:00.001-08:002012-12-14T08:12:58.101-08:00Party hearty with a Phat Santa<p dir=ltr>Today I am partying heartily with a phat Santa. The colors are from China Glaze's Christmas collection from last year ( or the year before?! ) I think an elf sneezed on my ring finger!</p>
<div class='separator' style='clear: both; text-align: center;'> <a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheR6GvU-og-Y1Mi-DQTOEmHC-b544X0-6YWZoUuPO6V2TQI3VTvID5Ub_4WP01Eym73L8RDhBj8xJZ6qVHzBOXUW_6K_yfiyu5J-9euT8MNoG1Qd2JqhlL8JqofBzZGRGSgBlH38U-7wdV/s1600/IMG_20121214_080831_506.jpg' imageanchor='1' style='margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;'> <img border='0' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheR6GvU-og-Y1Mi-DQTOEmHC-b544X0-6YWZoUuPO6V2TQI3VTvID5Ub_4WP01Eym73L8RDhBj8xJZ6qVHzBOXUW_6K_yfiyu5J-9euT8MNoG1Qd2JqhlL8JqofBzZGRGSgBlH38U-7wdV/s640/IMG_20121214_080831_506.jpg' /> </a> </div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-34697252508326702832012-12-04T19:26:00.001-08:002012-12-04T19:26:28.074-08:00Charlie Brown Christmas Tree?<p>I guess you can't take a super long break from nail art and not be super rusty!  This was supposed to be a Charlie Brown tree.  Well....  it can only get better from here!  </p>
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It took me forever but I finally remembered my blogger password!! I have settled into being a working/traveling mom and have been getting the urge to paint again. My nails are in terrible shape and I am not sure I remember how to do nail art but I am looking forward to trying again! I have had the honor of traveling to Italy, Romania, England, Slovenia & Croatia since I last blogged. I have seen so many cool things and I think I want to use my travels as my inspiration. I posted a random OLD picture of Finger Paints Gugenheim Lime just for fun. Glad to be back!!Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-76971834010465339942011-02-15T17:24:00.000-08:002011-02-15T17:33:43.728-08:00Essie Nice is Nice is Tres Nice!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtCXRPpSA9KBm6KIbvuCfZZXH3UbZFRwUZpJlsLcSkhXkr4YYGW5XauGuc1yDrjAqcqTZgTHdOb7uh9tyiq9vChiJW5Nr6GxRhNPm9pVwzS4sTWYC_a3tLy9fD5hHeaVpy9f_WISn0eoE/s1600/nice+is+nice.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtCXRPpSA9KBm6KIbvuCfZZXH3UbZFRwUZpJlsLcSkhXkr4YYGW5XauGuc1yDrjAqcqTZgTHdOb7uh9tyiq9vChiJW5Nr6GxRhNPm9pVwzS4sTWYC_a3tLy9fD5hHeaVpy9f_WISn0eoE/s400/nice+is+nice.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574092651160838738" /></a>Bonjour mes amis!! Essie's spring collection is called French Affair. Oh la la do I love this color! First, I have to comment on how strange it was to buy this color at CVS! I'm so used to Essie being a salon only product. I've been on a pale, sheer pink kick. (soooo weird I know!) This was my first venture into color in a long time. The color is a beautiful lilac. This is three coats (it really only needed two.) I think I found the perfect lilac I've always pictured in my head. <div><br /></div><div>A bien tot!</div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-17792389850424779992011-01-29T07:48:00.000-08:002011-01-29T07:59:36.185-08:00So much to share!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmPlBRPf4WPGFKEBYnbNaRBZvPNMMPs3nWLU_Rf51yLgS6K6eiQ7sRQcaA-cY9_4dwZKz-ClndGD4QhduJnoqMhnNpxcFwx_Wm5vp75GGO_W7DJ_CQgm5Styn9V-mPFskOCWz-jGLS8pgn/s1600/bath.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmPlBRPf4WPGFKEBYnbNaRBZvPNMMPs3nWLU_Rf51yLgS6K6eiQ7sRQcaA-cY9_4dwZKz-ClndGD4QhduJnoqMhnNpxcFwx_Wm5vp75GGO_W7DJ_CQgm5Styn9V-mPFskOCWz-jGLS8pgn/s400/bath.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567637871369505154" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPv-K8JBP0SJF1va4gZ7JzzX1CUN3BnkD2C4a9amg5YftkCDCh3tfuRZKmBmFJGqYCXljxinTl42yT3jWZE1nRLTSgZhRIeq42-lyWnJgY7Q6DAuD58hTIrqTO_XvD4sl1nPdwNhmeI6O/s1600/Sitabria2%252520Aug10%252520047.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPv-K8JBP0SJF1va4gZ7JzzX1CUN3BnkD2C4a9amg5YftkCDCh3tfuRZKmBmFJGqYCXljxinTl42yT3jWZE1nRLTSgZhRIeq42-lyWnJgY7Q6DAuD58hTIrqTO_XvD4sl1nPdwNhmeI6O/s400/Sitabria2%252520Aug10%252520047.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567635681857693506" /></a>So much has changed! I started a new job on the 1st of January. I seriously feel like I won the employment mega-lottery. My job is perfect. It has made the transition from stay at home mom to working mom very tolerable. I am working for a European Travel Planner. So, I might be doing some traveling soon!! <div><br /></div><div>What do smart people do two days before you start a new job?? How about get a new puppy!!! her name is Charlie and she is amazing. </div><div><br /></div><div>New job+new puppy=almost zero time for nails!! </div><div><br /></div><div>I've been wearing sheer pinks and french manicures for a month! (you can see my natural look in the doggie bath pic above) I will update when I can. Hopefully, I'll be able to re-incorporate my nail blogging into my new life soon!</div><div><br /></div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-87173157126017288632010-12-01T13:49:00.000-08:002010-12-01T13:57:03.256-08:001950's Gilner Pixie / Elf Christmas Nail Art<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lKsnf2iQaggTQOH4twZb8yHAop5V8XgPhneIgQ61yiHf0ediaz6PDm15gRSEGi-kNc_mnWHf70BiBhLua1JqJyTrKxWbpF2HuY1_x_raKgv18lVMIGKQgz4tl4KFy547_WLnFee5kN4d/s1600/pixie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lKsnf2iQaggTQOH4twZb8yHAop5V8XgPhneIgQ61yiHf0ediaz6PDm15gRSEGi-kNc_mnWHf70BiBhLua1JqJyTrKxWbpF2HuY1_x_raKgv18lVMIGKQgz4tl4KFy547_WLnFee5kN4d/s400/pixie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545834884294927218" /></a>Once upon a time, I had a super cute little vintage Gilner Pixie figurine. It was one of my favorite pieces of my kitschy 50's collection. Well.... I broke it. :( Haven't replaced it yet. I used to keep it out all year long. It always seemed 'Christmas-y' to me. Here is my little elf Christmas manicure. Also, I have a new, new camera! So, my pictures will reflect my practice status with my new DSLR. Mr Ice surprised me and bought me a Nikon d3000 on black friday. Yup. He is a keeper! The green is Orly Enchanted Forest and the pixie's hat is China Glaze Phat Santa.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0ox5UKkm3nZr85SEgmk3uHp-Qm-v8kCeai6HnJv914htzi4iDCZ9qOAlIOvQuylJc9JTuQXcQEUnNKO0XeEeFQgo2nbMPMVsV2Sd1ZFlEneUpJstcyc7jF6rFFP4v3dslVXeJi6BA2dr/s1600/pixie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 115px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0ox5UKkm3nZr85SEgmk3uHp-Qm-v8kCeai6HnJv914htzi4iDCZ9qOAlIOvQuylJc9JTuQXcQEUnNKO0XeEeFQgo2nbMPMVsV2Sd1ZFlEneUpJstcyc7jF6rFFP4v3dslVXeJi6BA2dr/s400/pixie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545834688887075778" /></a>This is a Gilner Pixie. Couldn't find the credit for this picture in Google images. :(<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibDWw8niIBFuDRsspNXVvgMBHJj2DhTXYza_bxG8f8QLHq4coJKTKjEP0K3pw5tI6QGn95MlQDiuaUlutVz1O2LY7rywwVzDQaNuImeeXY7kmHGvNSgpJBST5qVKFm8uBvnpfCzNGN9F-t/s1600/pixie+closeup.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 325px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibDWw8niIBFuDRsspNXVvgMBHJj2DhTXYza_bxG8f8QLHq4coJKTKjEP0K3pw5tI6QGn95MlQDiuaUlutVz1O2LY7rywwVzDQaNuImeeXY7kmHGvNSgpJBST5qVKFm8uBvnpfCzNGN9F-t/s400/pixie+closeup.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545834622607618578" /></a>Close up. I need a macro lens. This is way washed out.Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-55532906921063618382010-11-30T21:40:00.000-08:002010-11-30T21:59:04.124-08:00Phew! Are the holidays over yet? Grinch Nails<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApq5UG5tZvzurRMOP27TYb8_5fWr6Fc9mh29c-NlK-fytAfYk3FmiqqJMyqoRPhfQBV2GeTHpHX_pOrTxTPNY8fvHBv5v0ftjPP_T-geyeAvScTf4g_lr0vX_NsYoAGpgHv47YguowQMb/s1600/closeupgrinch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 199px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApq5UG5tZvzurRMOP27TYb8_5fWr6Fc9mh29c-NlK-fytAfYk3FmiqqJMyqoRPhfQBV2GeTHpHX_pOrTxTPNY8fvHBv5v0ftjPP_T-geyeAvScTf4g_lr0vX_NsYoAGpgHv47YguowQMb/s400/closeupgrinch.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545584859114904242" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAdWp2J-_VaBPYWNoz59XCH9XFXsqwOwEEZuCgH4qE-Pm0554-5eo3619NHmI_HX14tuNfgRcmrD8fl1qspGc_PO4L_3fBMTnOO1fqWHilB-iY56bNa59H_wRuSyNqDHOryfAV-RxdWLCe/s400/grinch3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545584977145480914" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 400px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Here is a re-post of last year's Grinch nails! Oh! How I loved having the Grinch on my grumpy finger. >:) I have been neglecting my nails. Darn life is getting in the way of polish fun! :) I am going to start painting brand new Christmas themed nail art on my fingers the second I'm done posting this! I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season!</span></div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-62779363632282621242010-11-13T09:14:00.000-08:002010-11-13T09:35:12.317-08:00Paul & Joe Holiday 2010 Orchestral It's Scented!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvPg5jzvWMJyf2Q2jyJ4Rk_Ztoz-xsUtrEaQBNAW6SEakaE0WVIbM_AF-t53M9_AdJ-YzRhD4QH_49fULyIUBcwRYOxwp-q7NkTUDjYQOMSYsa276GOk21rszbkpWoyhA7WVanNdTZ7TN/s1600/ORCHESTRAL.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 366px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvPg5jzvWMJyf2Q2jyJ4Rk_Ztoz-xsUtrEaQBNAW6SEakaE0WVIbM_AF-t53M9_AdJ-YzRhD4QH_49fULyIUBcwRYOxwp-q7NkTUDjYQOMSYsa276GOk21rszbkpWoyhA7WVanNdTZ7TN/s400/ORCHESTRAL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539084666146996994" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">What is the best part of <a href="http://apothica.com/Paul-%26-Joe-Nail-Enamel-C-005---Orchestral-.html">Apothica.com?</a> Being introduced to Paul & Joe nail polish!! This is one of those lines I knew about but, for whatever reason, had never tried. I'm a sucker for limited edition holiday collections. So, I had to snatch up this beauty. </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheY8bjJqcFjYncyO_HYxYVkJRwidb_uOQzHcb-9suP2qYqO6bNtID_EQVDOg807fyBBNe9KSUouhce7jnTuF7_iK1X0-YeMb05yoZDoz3iaf5RI5Mz9KhjgsaDjCc8ldF6FAud4XwtA-KR/s1600/closeup3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 351px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheY8bjJqcFjYncyO_HYxYVkJRwidb_uOQzHcb-9suP2qYqO6bNtID_EQVDOg807fyBBNe9KSUouhce7jnTuF7_iK1X0-YeMb05yoZDoz3iaf5RI5Mz9KhjgsaDjCc8ldF6FAud4XwtA-KR/s400/closeup3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539084554953206530" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">This is Orchestral 005 from the Holiday 2010 nail enamel C line. I had no idea what to expect. The description is "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; ">a navy blue shade with gold shimmer." It is so much more than that. There are these micro gold flakes and then there are random blue-ish, green-ish and pink-ish specks. The base is a beautiful dusty navy blue. So unique! This is two coats. It was very opaque with one. I used poshe as a topcoat. </span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7RO_gZMdmCI6LJvm3hvQpKgzcdyNnpknm2aPQzurpMs_j10TkW68UmPgc5QuEMmadRe-R6zeOfkwCJaztc72B2lbVTklGKl8hQbOdtoou2FEycko0KHl1ZtIQVJjwDRphre7JZrBUukG/s1600/BOTTLE.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7RO_gZMdmCI6LJvm3hvQpKgzcdyNnpknm2aPQzurpMs_j10TkW68UmPgc5QuEMmadRe-R6zeOfkwCJaztc72B2lbVTklGKl8hQbOdtoou2FEycko0KHl1ZtIQVJjwDRphre7JZrBUukG/s400/BOTTLE.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539084495916156850" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; border-collapse: collapse; ">The most surprising part of my new addition is that this polish is scented!! When it dried I kept smelling a faint floral, cedar and smoky scent. I can't stop sniffing my fingers. :D Plus, the packaging is super cute.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiwc6b6YgIcQiezsuNP2KhspgVt0Z8acaeml3Hixk7dOSJGqsO26JfCzi7t29GQcPa9xzF8OSLWy_Cwb_mLOF2DyKRiM0tE6FSCvxM5_5hnjYmMLRVXxxj5_be9rr6-HOqnbpZ9VAZd4mH/s1600/Capture.PNG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiwc6b6YgIcQiezsuNP2KhspgVt0Z8acaeml3Hixk7dOSJGqsO26JfCzi7t29GQcPa9xzF8OSLWy_Cwb_mLOF2DyKRiM0tE6FSCvxM5_5hnjYmMLRVXxxj5_be9rr6-HOqnbpZ9VAZd4mH/s400/Capture.PNG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539084259491127122" /></a><a href="http://iceomaticsnails.blogspot.com/2010/11/i-cant-believe-it.html">Dont' forget to enter my $25 apothica.com gift card giveaway!</a> (This polish was sent to me for review by apothica.)Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-88350496285139452742010-11-05T10:34:00.001-07:002010-11-05T10:43:28.346-07:00Fall Is In The Air! NOT!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXnRg7umch52L5WHKSNjmqppN6I1FQHEumkzUCdf3kKayOdqkCl9RkOszdXS1V4F_fVC1FJpp6lOqSinSSMSCMakeZ3rjntOU5xkHJFabGvLVKWuAkQ8ul-N7xqQS7buN4nQeDFs2mSTe/s1600/fallargyle2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536120758637137890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXnRg7umch52L5WHKSNjmqppN6I1FQHEumkzUCdf3kKayOdqkCl9RkOszdXS1V4F_fVC1FJpp6lOqSinSSMSCMakeZ3rjntOU5xkHJFabGvLVKWuAkQ8ul-N7xqQS7buN4nQeDFs2mSTe/s400/fallargyle2.jpg" /></a> That is it! I'm fed up with this weather! Here in Southern California it is still in the upper 90's!! I want to start baking, wearing sweaters and enjoying hot cocoa!! Instead, I still have to turn on my a/c! This manicure is as fall-y as I can get! I'm going to wear a sweater and fake like the weather is autumnal. Heat stroke might be in my near future. :) <br /><br />This is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">OPI</span> Did Someone Say Party with Sally Hansen Copper Chrome stamped on top (plate m60.) <br /><br />What is the weather like where you are? Wanna trade? No snow please. :D<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1_pzrmVIyjgogvpcb-VhCEYpccJ2AiyRp_t8zI9-sCxiu4gQG9j7JItn2myC5pynGm4DzL2fQsMpXfFgpqFnFhlXSrVz2zr_-m1Kkov-MchJVtVFbIO0JN4JPDeB7aiSY6u-gHpHmmMx/s1600/fallargyle.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-34752248487527043282010-11-01T06:54:00.000-07:002010-11-01T07:23:29.205-07:00400 + Follower Giveaway!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1bLi3ltNZoaSIRx2AHEM2ctaEjcPpNlyWPnFce22Kci07-VKjGfuwhKRqOV2Q1o_Ty9TfMArdI-J9bg2YN6W1VUp38H_HorCT6D7t9gK4sTukO48rLDXLlTwXbThrl46qgKqN2gsWI0U/s1600/100_5805.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 167px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534579809445392898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1bLi3ltNZoaSIRx2AHEM2ctaEjcPpNlyWPnFce22Kci07-VKjGfuwhKRqOV2Q1o_Ty9TfMArdI-J9bg2YN6W1VUp38H_HorCT6D7t9gK4sTukO48rLDXLlTwXbThrl46qgKqN2gsWI0U/s400/100_5805.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I can’t believe it. Over 400 wonderful people have decided to follow my little goofy blog. August 26th was my one- year blog birthday! I have had so much fun blogging this past year. Below is the perfect polish for a nail polish blog’s birthday. Deborah Lippman’s Happy Birthday! It’s a glitter-palooza in the extreme. Here, I have it layered over a deep purple. FUN!<br /><br /><br />Guess what! I have some good news. Apothica.com is officially my blog’s first sponsor. Maybe you noticed the little ad in the top corner? They offered a giveaway for my lovely readers. Of course I said, “Heck yeah!!” They sell a TON of very nice products.<a href="http://makeup.apothica.com/lippmann-collection.html"> Including Deborah Lippman’s Lippman Collection Nail Lacquer</a>! Apothica.com is giving away a $25 apothica.com gift card. Of course, you may use it for anything on their well-stocked site. I do strongly recommend using it on Happy Birthday (if you don’t already own it!) </div><div><br />Apothica Giveaway Entry Possibilities:Please use the form below and let me know which giveaway entry requirements you have completed. </div><div><br />•<a href="http://www.facebook.com/Apothica"> One entry for becoming a fan of Apothica on Facebook<br /></a>•<a href="http://www.twitter.com/apothica"> One entry for following Apothica on Twitter<br /></a>• Two entries for re-tweeting Apothica’s tweet about this giveaway<br />• Two entries for saying something about Deborah Lippman lacquer in<br />a comment to this post.<br />• Two entries for opting-in to Apothica’s Newsletter (found at the bottom of their website)<br />• Seven entries for a blog post with at least 100 words and a link directed to the Lippman Collection on Apothica. </div><div></div><div></div><div>Contest Ends November 15th! Good Luck Friends! </div><div></div><div><br /><iframe height="1244" marginheight="0" src="https://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?formkey=dGtxdDJUMEdZYVVINXVBT20xSEFoTkE6MA" frameborder="0" width="780" marginwidth="0">Loading...</iframe>I will announce the winner on November 15th! The winner will be contacted directly by Apothica.com. Please save SkinCareRx as a contact in your email program so their email doesn’t go in your trash folder! </div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-71648126309886746862010-10-27T09:30:00.000-07:002010-10-27T10:14:57.305-07:00Magnetic Color Changing Nail Polish? AWESOME!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioc7Q3lMcLHMq5Feiml8jUoNzzjRBiptkSfbtB6kZdgkFU3tuVWKlEVdXoOZPK1PgqA-VHCRkR9dFXWPMvb4FUHI2ZQDNoq_X8oJEJ8izTZKPJOcm32x9uc0bCgOv4qVKJSvA2vVyLVMQ/s1600/starmagnet.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532765452742306674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioc7Q3lMcLHMq5Feiml8jUoNzzjRBiptkSfbtB6kZdgkFU3tuVWKlEVdXoOZPK1PgqA-VHCRkR9dFXWPMvb4FUHI2ZQDNoq_X8oJEJ8izTZKPJOcm32x9uc0bCgOv4qVKJSvA2vVyLVMQ/s400/starmagnet.jpg" /></a> I read the most fascinating article in this months issue of Women's Health magazine. Apparently, University of California at Riverside is developing a nail polish that flips from one color to another with a magnet. How cool would this be? Way to go UCR!! Keep on developing!!<br /><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNGkpbYUffNYgSIgluP7ra-rzbrxGjNd3tg-VoUQhSVmbQvv5ts1xyHBzTbhu19ZXNgrHySM3FiVdmC1845abMb3bq0ALLSSxAbm1eNEnylxbKPe6Hb779QdQX5N-fVGKjFhQknPQaW14A/s1600/star+magnetgray.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532765283216721698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNGkpbYUffNYgSIgluP7ra-rzbrxGjNd3tg-VoUQhSVmbQvv5ts1xyHBzTbhu19ZXNgrHySM3FiVdmC1845abMb3bq0ALLSSxAbm1eNEnylxbKPe6Hb779QdQX5N-fVGKjFhQknPQaW14A/s400/star+magnetgray.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I was so intrigued by this article. I decided to bust out my l'oreal star magnet polish in Grey. There is a little magnet on the side of the bottle top. After painting the color you hold the magnet up to the wet polish. This super cool start pattern appears! I ordered this polish from Ebay UK. I don't think it was ever available in the US. </div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LO9YFEpzQIEYLhy5xCE-ZeVGh_O7kIsm8TlpQB6AxTtR_ymYcvnCyhebJ4k2AzJ87IOzmfPJ4-pkrok_odr4zsK4VO3mOBrWuvW8lJOV3LSpy5vfEUUy01z5yDsVZTMEHpGF6wlEnhTf/s1600/3.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 220px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532764933689982338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LO9YFEpzQIEYLhy5xCE-ZeVGh_O7kIsm8TlpQB6AxTtR_ymYcvnCyhebJ4k2AzJ87IOzmfPJ4-pkrok_odr4zsK4VO3mOBrWuvW8lJOV3LSpy5vfEUUy01z5yDsVZTMEHpGF6wlEnhTf/s400/3.gif" /></a><br />This screenshot <a href="http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/total-recall/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">(from I-mockery.com)</span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">,</span> shows one of the best movie scenes of all time! It's from the totally radical 1990 film Total Recall. Here, the receptionis has a pallette and a stylus. As she touches her nails with the pen, they change colors!! How awesome would this be??<br /><br /><div></div></div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-65984599881716983992010-10-22T00:16:00.000-07:002010-10-22T00:58:11.538-07:00Fire Ruffian Manicure With Special Guest Star<span style="color:#0066cc;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9RvTct1NYOV5uoAHmHJpRcBGUlfoh-khXy8FP_mdgxKn0tmmFQ3cgdrPBJf2j-CfEUTPnLSVNpH8LZ1XjhRP9qtI-t4KwPfLQf37x3KY89YTUU7_HSvdhPk0skkCZsXUyEgae27RqQaaa/s1600/firedevil.jpg"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Y5m5B_PEBlqmZKwU6DMgb18MHV-TpNhH7H_bf3_w_3KH5MAYhb2gSlqiCCiHMOrB37ST7U4ygoDcZmpVtlr-go-IkfH6CM4Hfxsrj-4jCEJi7DeRpzUoCzbad6LNjNzqrrUmCwRwRets/s1600/firedevil.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcf4mF40DJD5g_zI0amO6SLfsUqideZX_s-InMAWUdw_XFtg2VEUjXpbFVv-rkNUCt5rHAHGm5z-qjL_sgAp_tRHshSNfr07fG5OxaCezILKsbeYpSotdMP4oeDoILEKwIRe8J3zDsxJH2/s1600/fire.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530766573511676226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcf4mF40DJD5g_zI0amO6SLfsUqideZX_s-InMAWUdw_XFtg2VEUjXpbFVv-rkNUCt5rHAHGm5z-qjL_sgAp_tRHshSNfr07fG5OxaCezILKsbeYpSotdMP4oeDoILEKwIRe8J3zDsxJH2/s400/fire.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>I have wanted to try a ruffian manicure ever since I saw it on the lovely <a href="http://nihrida.blogspot.com/2010/02/cnd-ruffian-mani.html"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nihrida's</span> blog.</span></a> This idea seemed much more 'ruffian' in concept. I don't know if this idea transferred well from my brain to my fingernails. This might be a work in progress manicure. I can think of a few things I want to add to it! Stay tuned. This might get interesting. Or, it could just turn downright ugly! </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Check it out! I think I made a new friend. :) Morgan from <a href="http://www.the-brick-house.com/2010/10/visit.html#comments"><span style="color:#ff0000;">The Brick House</span> </a>blog wasn't a serial killer after all!! She really was so sweet in this post all about little ol' me! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>**UPDATE BELOW**<span style="color:#0066cc;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9RvTct1NYOV5uoAHmHJpRcBGUlfoh-khXy8FP_mdgxKn0tmmFQ3cgdrPBJf2j-CfEUTPnLSVNpH8LZ1XjhRP9qtI-t4KwPfLQf37x3KY89YTUU7_HSvdhPk0skkCZsXUyEgae27RqQaaa/s1600/firedevil.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530776105348265986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9RvTct1NYOV5uoAHmHJpRcBGUlfoh-khXy8FP_mdgxKn0tmmFQ3cgdrPBJf2j-CfEUTPnLSVNpH8LZ1XjhRP9qtI-t4KwPfLQf37x3KY89YTUU7_HSvdhPk0skkCZsXUyEgae27RqQaaa/s400/firedevil.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div>I added a little devil special guest star. Now this feels complete. :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Y5m5B_PEBlqmZKwU6DMgb18MHV-TpNhH7H_bf3_w_3KH5MAYhb2gSlqiCCiHMOrB37ST7U4ygoDcZmpVtlr-go-IkfH6CM4Hfxsrj-4jCEJi7DeRpzUoCzbad6LNjNzqrrUmCwRwRets/s1600/firedevil.jpg"></div></div></a></div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-90761709383542030802010-10-16T19:32:00.001-07:002010-10-16T19:56:52.941-07:00Great Scott!! It's A Rocky Horror Picture Show Manicure!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4EWEDyZv3GjEOfTyzjxTkwBXRDzq8o2nnRDPBQV_iPgX3CDdhiUgEMOBi8qQs6YCb8SHKAQfEX04sUrPyL2q_rsY44-DkpV97wKRc8jRECGm2-qHcql3BLOT8DUvxEMlmQBSyl1qu6OM/s1600/rocky1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528843314816655906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4EWEDyZv3GjEOfTyzjxTkwBXRDzq8o2nnRDPBQV_iPgX3CDdhiUgEMOBi8qQs6YCb8SHKAQfEX04sUrPyL2q_rsY44-DkpV97wKRc8jRECGm2-qHcql3BLOT8DUvxEMlmQBSyl1qu6OM/s400/rocky1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOapViBGiUgSPuPWebNrbMjGM0KGEgVC0MAvw6CqLGypW4GSNA3gqLWiucB2kHSqhp9VDp20_VINyZevRHE_FgCfjRQSK5XvIq7yXDRhmZ-46wcevRNuTu34sihmtyPp1d34ls9M7GwFpl/s1600/rocky.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wWarC-HdW0jpMif4MbuR0IUVQoPzKDLH8h7DZ1enyuXhp98Hjm55X0cxtfz9qL1w4PrCQ4cHgPGjd2nxK192k-BspkZXwYbOAz7_51zFQWqcMc1ZKKF1dOD6u5u7LapgP2VsVOORdb1d/s1600/rockylayers.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528838839267201522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wWarC-HdW0jpMif4MbuR0IUVQoPzKDLH8h7DZ1enyuXhp98Hjm55X0cxtfz9qL1w4PrCQ4cHgPGjd2nxK192k-BspkZXwYbOAz7_51zFQWqcMc1ZKKF1dOD6u5u7LapgP2VsVOORdb1d/s400/rockylayers.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>It's time to do the Time Warp!! I am happy to know that a film about to celebrate it's 35th anniversary is still drawing attention! I recently heard that Glee (a show I have never seen) is going to do a Rocky Horror Picture Show themed episode. I think this is hilarious! I first saw this wildly inappropriate and completely silly movie in high school. I fell in love with the music and the characters. My favorites? Magenta, Dr. Frank-n-furter and Columbia! <a href="http://www.rockyhorror.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Check out the official fan site</span></a> There are still screening of this film and there are fun audience participation activities. One involves toilet paper (in case you were wondering why I have toilet paper in my hand!)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So, if you are a Glee fan (Glee-k? right?) you have time to rent this movie. It is rated R. So, no kiddies! :) </div></div></div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-39448587131695987482010-10-16T14:17:00.000-07:002010-10-16T16:41:40.030-07:00Halloween Art on Guest Fingers!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxE9H7p-5qw0GLqwoy4uxw5kYqJy4-5GLO2XBiHFYxqsyKFNmvmKsVK1HeBEETJIFOHIG_-SHaDI_woUTjMa2X3WEIinx2LYyP1vl4Ut8bH9clTadV9mWcx48jZpUZrtrXTMxORbhNglT/s1600/IMG_0321.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528756987852670050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxE9H7p-5qw0GLqwoy4uxw5kYqJy4-5GLO2XBiHFYxqsyKFNmvmKsVK1HeBEETJIFOHIG_-SHaDI_woUTjMa2X3WEIinx2LYyP1vl4Ut8bH9clTadV9mWcx48jZpUZrtrXTMxORbhNglT/s400/IMG_0321.jpg" /></a><br />Notice anything different about this picture? It's not my hand! I was so excited when a friend asked me to do her nails for Halloween. She is a teacher so, her nails had to be 'friendly' spooky. I had the best time chatting and painting fun nail art. She gave me a nice gift as a thank you. :) I'm so lucky to have such great friends (and amazing e-friends!) Thank you so much <a href="http://deez-nailz.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-ideas.html"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Deez Nailz</span></a>! Your AWESOME Halloween nail art round up post gave me the inspiration for this manicure. The vampire she did was inspired by the very talented <a href="http://zombieclaws.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-faces-vampire.html"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Mistress Zombie</span></a>. She has so many super cute (and simple to do) designs. All the white has a layer of OPI Ghostess with the Mostess. So, it's a glow in the dark manicure! The frankenstein is OPI Damone Roberts 1968 and the pumpkin is Orly Crush On You.Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-41074582019749674582010-10-15T09:25:00.000-07:002010-10-15T09:41:36.295-07:00Silly on-the-go post about undies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirn5IMeQULpjtXpFQXDFERbdTvEX815DkIxhE89C2s8rc582QkKo24Gz5mMdJEze2_jyI93a02S2AK-fffSrEwS2Z012oQi7JAvpUx3ZiQOeOCGAt3qZBGxJpAB0MLmSl5lPZg7K-z_Lzt/s1600/IMG_20101015_090313.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirn5IMeQULpjtXpFQXDFERbdTvEX815DkIxhE89C2s8rc582QkKo24Gz5mMdJEze2_jyI93a02S2AK-fffSrEwS2Z012oQi7JAvpUx3ZiQOeOCGAt3qZBGxJpAB0MLmSl5lPZg7K-z_Lzt/s400/IMG_20101015_090313.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528310052641364738" /></a><br />I don't know what is wrong with me. I can't stop giggling about this sign at a local thrift store. First, i snuck a picture of this. I find it so funny I am blogging from my phone in the parking lot. I couldn't wait to share it with my blog friends. I guess I expect men's undies to be all silky banana hammocks? Anyone want some used men's undies? Boxers or briefs? Real men wear undies!!Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-34156349907605862522010-10-13T12:35:00.000-07:002010-10-13T12:43:05.335-07:00Going to the Brick House (with matchy matchy nails!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnNe6lY0eEtZPMcl8X7bny-eACQCFiYGxMq-HLvO0nuWmw3CHajnXDWsxW0BS8IvCmhIGNZo1vijmwiQg_CDKSNv4VfGbpq8mS15Cinb6DPzrMruDFooZyEmd2V_6QyDdtrUKdGGA5b7YZ/s1600/IMG_0319.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527616958486903730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnNe6lY0eEtZPMcl8X7bny-eACQCFiYGxMq-HLvO0nuWmw3CHajnXDWsxW0BS8IvCmhIGNZo1vijmwiQg_CDKSNv4VfGbpq8mS15Cinb6DPzrMruDFooZyEmd2V_6QyDdtrUKdGGA5b7YZ/s400/IMG_0319.JPG" /></a> I am so excited! I'm heading out the door with my nails matching my shirt. Where am I going? I'm going to meet Morgan at <a href="http://www.the-brick-house.com/2010/10/local.html"><span style="color:#ff0000;">The Brick House!!</span></a> Who said, "you can never go home again?" They were wrong. This is going to be so strange. I never thought I'd see this house again. Let alone see it being fixed up! I'll let everyone know how it goes. Hopefully Morgan isn't a serial killer. *crosses fingers*<br /><br />Oh yeah! The nails!! The base color is revlon street wear drab. :) FYI To take this picture I had to take my shirt off. So, I was standing semi-topless in my backyard for this shot! 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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_b46T1H-ZxZoAw8nNX-lg97LLxNZpnjeIZ9ypWgxj0vGuL630dB3Vpx1rJ38Li_6HdmJryFa50SFRsrGIdTSTVh50HcdjuHKvjUH-tozfqzsL9sp-VhVrPUEmXNcOO1wVSEu-hJhd-YnJ/s1600/P1010058.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527191238353756274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_b46T1H-ZxZoAw8nNX-lg97LLxNZpnjeIZ9ypWgxj0vGuL630dB3Vpx1rJ38Li_6HdmJryFa50SFRsrGIdTSTVh50HcdjuHKvjUH-tozfqzsL9sp-VhVrPUEmXNcOO1wVSEu-hJhd-YnJ/s400/P1010058.JPG" /></a> I was digging through some old pictures this morning. I'm trying to find pics of my old house to share with Morgan (see the post below.) I came across this creepy picture. I had a little fish tank 3-4 years ago. I had a few guppies and some neon tetras. The guppies had babies (as they so often do.) During this time, I was having some trouble making a new kid. I had recently had a very devastating miscarriage. My guppies were showing off their impressive fertility skills. The jerky fish even ate some of their spawn to prove the point. One of the baby guppies looked like it had writing on it's side. I never got a great picture of it. But, in person while the fish was swimming.... I swear this creepy fish has BABY on it's side!! Or BIBI? Looked more like BABY at the time.
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<br />Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-77496264859915265792010-10-03T21:12:00.000-07:002010-10-03T22:13:31.096-07:00Captain Cool Guy And His Amazing Story<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtG1DxzMxZdSFLV_5ZSzFzfAqWo9bdg2_DYjdgy1b-up6wNHrq0fQh1X_hSQIOXuDsBCjaOhtV_Ba2vAyKTVHF8A6BQ7B-uzSxv0WI7gAAKzPhE1aa51BMV9nFh-zgJLuKNiaYMM18BCq/s1600/captain2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524051309613709698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtG1DxzMxZdSFLV_5ZSzFzfAqWo9bdg2_DYjdgy1b-up6wNHrq0fQh1X_hSQIOXuDsBCjaOhtV_Ba2vAyKTVHF8A6BQ7B-uzSxv0WI7gAAKzPhE1aa51BMV9nFh-zgJLuKNiaYMM18BCq/s400/captain2.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTawJyuQzwTHJVpYhv0vK5kXhVKvVsB49NYVISMNKXFj0sMPgjalPxYwUOFh_4xGAwAlAkoyQ1cWChKysoKhI3WZO1lsQkthEYs_DhoZl2rmAa8w_3XafdO0hG-mQBZkFrqz0ZMvHhHHx_/s1600/captain.jpg"></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhth1iG-NvbFj7bymxvZeTrXQLA6YUBGjoJD0TCSgp752PVmSiaQ5I1HaGZKnnA5y17Wh7f3wWocto3vVbHEdVBgRW14Y4LjyWgGK3hNTv0Wno1wNea7udNhnjMOpY3pgSpkoVbtGm0efay/s1600/captain.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 337px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524050884970162322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhth1iG-NvbFj7bymxvZeTrXQLA6YUBGjoJD0TCSgp752PVmSiaQ5I1HaGZKnnA5y17Wh7f3wWocto3vVbHEdVBgRW14Y4LjyWgGK3hNTv0Wno1wNea7udNhnjMOpY3pgSpkoVbtGm0efay/s400/captain.jpg" /></a><br />I had the most interesting day. I hope I make sense of this story. It really is kind of cool.<br /><br />Today started off boring. I decided to check out some local news on my computer. I came across an article titled, <a href="http://www.pe.com/columns/bobpratte/stories/PE_News_Local_E_ebob03.2b7ebeb.html"><span style="color:#ff0000;">"Brick House Blog a Big Hit!"</span> </a>The article is about a couple lovingly restoring a mid-century home. Their blog is very popular and their little house is getting lots of attention. Once upon a time I owned a charming little home in the same area. So, I just had to check out the article. I can't tell you how surprised I was to find that the house in the article was a home I lived in!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.the-brick-house.com/tour"><span style="color:#ff0000;">*****Click Here To See The Brick House Blog****</span><br /></a><br />Here is my story. When I was 20 (almost 21) I decided it was time to move out of my Mom's house. The first (and only) house I looked at was this little 1950 block home. It was love at first sight. It had so many original elements. It was my rockabilly dream come true. I was young and had energy to burn. Buying this house was cheaper than renting an apartment in the area I grew up in. I decided to go for it!<br /><br />I moved into this house as a starving college student. I worked 5.7 million jobs and went to school full time. The only projects I could do were dirt cheap ones! I removed wallpaper. It covered the whole kitchen, den and pink bathroom. It was horrible stuff! I ripped out NASTY shag carpeting. I scraped off 50+ years of paint. I had so many great plans for my little block house.<br /><br />Soon after moving in, I decided to get a roommate. He was my brother's cute friend that I grew up on the same street as. Long story short. We ended up getting married a few months later! (yes. he moved in BEFORE we started dating!)<br /><br />We decided to try for a baby right away. Suddenly, the little block house remodel was put on the back burner. I had a much bigger project to focus on. We cleaned the house, painted, replaced switches and light switch plates and got the house 'liveable' for a baby.<br /><br />Around the time my son turned one we decided to move. The house was perfect. But, the location was not our top pick for raising a kid. We gave up on the little block house and moved. I always felt like this house was my 'one that got away.' I drove by it often at first. Slowly, it was falling into ruin. It hurt so much to see such a gem falling apart. I finally stopped driving by.<br /><br />I can't tell you how amazingly happy it makes me to see this home being restored. It is not just being gutted and morphed into a boring cookie cutter generic box. But, it's being meticulously and stylishly restored to it's full potential!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">So, why do I have a Captain painted on my finger? The author of the blog, Morgan, collects art. This is my rendition of her Captain Cool Guy painting. I tried to capture his hard working lazy eye and amazingly powerful mustache. This is my little goofy way of saying, "Thank you!!" to Morgan for loving the house that was once my home. :) Sorry about the smudging on the left side of his face. It's hard to capture so much cool on such a small canvas!! :)</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.the-brick-house.com/2010/07/thrifty-74.html"><span style="color:#ff0000;">***********Click Here To See My Muse The Original Captain Cool Guy************</span></a> <div align="left"><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhth1iG-NvbFj7bymxvZeTrXQLA6YUBGjoJD0TCSgp752PVmSiaQ5I1HaGZKnnA5y17Wh7f3wWocto3vVbHEdVBgRW14Y4LjyWgGK3hNTv0Wno1wNea7udNhnjMOpY3pgSpkoVbtGm0efay/s1600/captain.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 337px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524050884970162322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhth1iG-NvbFj7bymxvZeTrXQLA6YUBGjoJD0TCSgp752PVmSiaQ5I1HaGZKnnA5y17Wh7f3wWocto3vVbHEdVBgRW14Y4LjyWgGK3hNTv0Wno1wNea7udNhnjMOpY3pgSpkoVbtGm0efay/s400/captain.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-858128246943719882010-09-14T14:44:00.001-07:002010-09-14T14:50:48.115-07:00The Importance of Good Dental Hygiene Nail Art<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Y5VPMnjv7MyklbO4WEb2tNNRhkrePTkdE2s_2OYcCC5iCoItwfEVmE2YVnVkAgu5f21vmh44u_bzE13IJLexOtrSRlUGbTbIBCOf2ST5zW8wBPhZeZ_7XijeoiuaMcqLpJl372FN5pCK/s1600/tooth.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516888512907739906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Y5VPMnjv7MyklbO4WEb2tNNRhkrePTkdE2s_2OYcCC5iCoItwfEVmE2YVnVkAgu5f21vmh44u_bzE13IJLexOtrSRlUGbTbIBCOf2ST5zW8wBPhZeZ_7XijeoiuaMcqLpJl372FN5pCK/s400/tooth.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br />I had my teeth cleaned on Monday. Oh man! The hygienist I see is VERY good and VERY <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">thorough</span>. :) When I booked the appointment they asked me to make sure my nails were decorated. I thought this was fun. Big bummer though. I have a cavity! It's a spot that has been being watched. I guess it finally reached 'time to fill it' status. So, I'll be doing dentist nails again in a week for that appointment. The base color is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">OPI</span> dating a royal. It isn't so sheer in real life. I'm still getting used to my camera. I'm thinking it's jelly finish caused this weird look in the picture? I've had this manicure since Sunday. So, sorry about the tip wear. happy brushing! :)Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-91550003444909350592010-09-08T19:17:00.000-07:002010-09-08T19:24:47.293-07:00Ground Control To Major Tom Space Nail Art With Orly Galaxy Girl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WJ-f4oB-vONAzBhgGwZe7JXDd092RGRviEvGvV9zxXpjL3-qzJmD2JhPiva0I_I3_eh5WFXwfLqR7h-3LSlzkmtBcgllUe66x06Ku7mf2jHv3xrt02U17xeAvhIFQMVlvgD_yjiVhFUz/s1600/majortom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WJ-f4oB-vONAzBhgGwZe7JXDd092RGRviEvGvV9zxXpjL3-qzJmD2JhPiva0I_I3_eh5WFXwfLqR7h-3LSlzkmtBcgllUe66x06Ku7mf2jHv3xrt02U17xeAvhIFQMVlvgD_yjiVhFUz/s400/majortom.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514732565141538370" /></a>I finally broke down and bought a few of the new Orly Cosmix colors. They are so out-of-this-world beautiful!! I painted my nails tonight with Galaxy Girl. I had no intention of doing any nail art. The color is so deep and interesting. I just had to embellish it. :) I painted a little astronaut (suit is OPI don't koi with me), my home planet, a friendly alien and a cool rocket! If you have an extra second, please click on this picture and make it bigger. The alien wants to say, "Hi!"<div><br /></div><div>I will try to take outdoor pictures to capture the beauty of this polish. I don't think a camera (or my camera for that matter) could do it justice. This was three coats with poshe and doodles on top. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>PS Don't adjust your monitor. YES I am orange from a fight with a spray tan booth... The spray tan won. </div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-77894537675639841482010-09-02T18:58:00.000-07:002010-09-02T19:28:29.285-07:00Russian Lacquer Nail Art<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYeZZHcV5TuV1fTZpi8O7ubG9ZrrRt2MU1OVf7ts9ROMHFopBs10JSjXxefeIgBAZHBGBJYqTpQdhK_rpsyb5ytc_KX33Y8WEMtsAoug5ZIHp8kqEyznRKOqTDcrvcmS_7fGqsGQD699MQ/s1600/russian.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYeZZHcV5TuV1fTZpi8O7ubG9ZrrRt2MU1OVf7ts9ROMHFopBs10JSjXxefeIgBAZHBGBJYqTpQdhK_rpsyb5ytc_KX33Y8WEMtsAoug5ZIHp8kqEyznRKOqTDcrvcmS_7fGqsGQD699MQ/s400/russian.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512501420553772882" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6bQRR3yN9VhullR3H4slBx9uDXI2UtFNeqiUV5aSy5dWULahD57PuP4SVWQ7FCwQl2SS81dO_dw2rplp5VJAdIe5XgoOBJaVdVKij9HAZz5t9xtLA1lDcRbzW-P0W2GoDI8kgZbkV4Bz5/s400/russian2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512507628000487218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 182px; " /></span></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWo3dZ-GAvDohfKVZTUDaSfdKVcRN8XIaBaZZ7rpka4DmJvyFggpnqXhHey1L3ahqmu3mZZ5XcYhQEDMLQ-W59K9OaIENqWbpEa53SaSm-fmbhU6Ylm7y5bHHFsPdix3_T-BNJOgqPOKej/s400/Russian_lacquer_art_20090814_04.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512502416676318066" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">As evident by my very sparse posts, I'm in a bit of a dry spell! The whooping cough I had, back to school and last minute family trips really took a toll on me! I know my wonderful e-friends don't mind. :) </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I finally found some inspiration in an antique store a few weeks ago. There was this beautiful black coffee pot painted with bright flowers. I didn't snap a pic of it because it was RIGHT in front of the store employee. This picture is from wikipedia. I've always loved little Russian lacquer boxes. I love the way the flowers pop against the black background.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">So, I attempted to capture the feel of this beautiful art in my manicure. I'm not 100% thrilled with the way it turned out. I think I'm rusty!! :)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I'm still getting used to my new camera. I need to fiddle with it more. Sorry if the picture isn't great. Not that mine were ever museum quality! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-27860222466971034012010-08-17T09:14:00.000-07:002010-08-17T09:42:19.803-07:00Tag! I'm it! Nail Polish Questions Tag.The most beautiful <a href="http://nihrida.blogspot.com/2010/08/tag-and-my-life-according-to-google.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Nihrida</span></a> tagged me the other day. I'm so behind on reading my favorite blogs I just now saw it! :) My professional manicure is still going strong. So, no new nails for today. Here are my tag answers:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1. <span style="color:#000099;">Have you ever felt so disapointed in a nail polish you wanted to throw it out the window? And why?</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">YES!</span> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Illamasqua Rampage. It was one polish I was very excited to get. It is so beautiful in all the pictures that I had seen. It wasn't cheap either. When I opened the little box and did my manicure I was so disapointed. The brush was wonky, the color was splotchy. I got a bum bottle of it. It's the only polish I've ever returned.</span><br /><br />2. <span style="color:#000099;">What are your top three favorite nail polishes?</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">This is my answer for today. It changes all the time! :) number one: Sally Hansen Gray By Gray number two: OPI Jade is the New Black number three: Essie Meet Balls (for the name alone)</span><br /><br />3. <span style="color:#000099;">What is your favorite online store?</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">All of them? :) I really like Amazon, luckyvitamin.com, ebay, etsy... My favorite sort of store is Ebates. I always use that site before I buy anything and get checks back all the time.</span><br /><br />4. <span style="color:#000099;">Is there anything you'd like to share with us that you haven't shared before?</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">I have a snowflake shaped birthmark on my retina that only my eye doctor has seen. Also, I am part elf. ;) (I have a constricted ear deformity that I think makes me part elf!)</span><br /><br />5. <span style="color:#000099;">What is your favorite song of the moment?</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Tough one!! Hmmm... Kate Nash Merry Happy I'm really liking this song right now:<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7Zdi2IF5ezw?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7Zdi2IF5ezw?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">I tag Megan from </span><a href="http://kitschysuburbia.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;">Kitschy Suburbia!</span></a>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-46775747352578750772010-08-14T14:48:00.000-07:002010-08-14T15:19:11.930-07:00Kid N' Play Nails!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSSN5-P1eZkWiV0AMA3_6ReoZ3-01INFk3EWl0qwpXPVnc_Uh9BqCNU_i4j4ZO7depexJKUwnQA47WfXOqh-plvMshZYR_YRCeablyiL3PFqdk3LWLRPOlB7pILSSL8Qn5EIVyFOBWmES/s400/kid_n_play.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505392850520651554" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 351px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhKkkEGs7-zSzSvigaZdH6a4W5CifbtK6Tv9r3qaxzMCahRwSwdYuiz5AhQMD3A1fE8DnMylE3qSl2A-vndIHzB6_KqK4SIZ9MyEf6XDxMykFsCJ-Dg7gOB_jyHMuxOg48bBW25Of9iNt0/s400/kid_n_play.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505393559784394514" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 351px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5f_kibgcwqReEpSvXNisfSAo8duenA_LPduN7oSyvoPqyjHfnMsInhwWXiWEAlrSSmsxfz7mxqy_Yg6NM6s_6YT9WmUnWTdJD9vKMpD8jLty6ckj5uRdXljGYwu3Z-lXFz6QrK1HsY3if/s1600/kidnplay.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5f_kibgcwqReEpSvXNisfSAo8duenA_LPduN7oSyvoPqyjHfnMsInhwWXiWEAlrSSmsxfz7mxqy_Yg6NM6s_6YT9WmUnWTdJD9vKMpD8jLty6ckj5uRdXljGYwu3Z-lXFz6QrK1HsY3if/s400/kidnplay.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505385996283405426" /></a>I had my professional manicure and pedicure done today. She did an amazing job on my pedicure. My feet have never been so clean! My manicure was good. Except for one thing. My nails were all shaped completely crooked! I can't stop laughing. It is a lot more apparent in person. Not a big deal. They'll grow back. :) Maybe a gumby manicure is in order?<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvg5MqpF5SalPIjf104yXP7E9wly64E-dwapyZ9KxrIMDU2UDsA0CFuceTYN3K2DYz5Es6J8zMrilaJ0CAn8g9mwQDr862wGPgj5sEztzayua0Vb-CIP3eHFnukIjn5BHtrBJWg75OIdCC/s400/gumby2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505389129321347922" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 248px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFVueW3Xk8TnhBFqUYhykAGwdJBZmG_9jbsmFhgrE-HFPTAq_0Pj-jAjtD4mjpZCkSeUJUXifNQcb1VIg6FOBwW7aGlVbRXADya9R9ELiEx74pfkpvO7LBu2iBtG1YTxkTilAGOAybnWqf/s400/wtf.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505389706713298882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 316px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJfAyzTbkQxhm0fOmAvUQGLzA7i1Oe3bR7OJycMorxNxywEB6iPmcB_AXFEVB5mUAfuaBPArUtIG6I2KJZr92HitWzpToWSWKLcbgCOkZ0HZomIGZd7-CKtwi7eu275peusFzS7eBuxzD/s400/teal.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505388425440757634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;">The color is Rescue Beauty Lounge Teal. :) The shape is 100% Gumby!</span></div></div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-2840717417571891872010-08-14T08:55:00.000-07:002010-08-14T09:07:06.902-07:00Seche Ultra-V Wear Results Plus A Cartoon!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsMUe1-K0IB0FtQSJPibWmHSbSYa04zitm2zgRrBRcg2QkmugKDHHR-VGsMhv7xWxN3iOtJXFxFSCrKOAit5mHVkZdyJnL1uI-z9awuj7OW3i2nWYBEhYuEjvlQqKb6uezRiFEgqZORbQ/s1600/admit+a+problem.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsMUe1-K0IB0FtQSJPibWmHSbSYa04zitm2zgRrBRcg2QkmugKDHHR-VGsMhv7xWxN3iOtJXFxFSCrKOAit5mHVkZdyJnL1uI-z9awuj7OW3i2nWYBEhYuEjvlQqKb6uezRiFEgqZORbQ/s400/admit+a+problem.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505296038374939794" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">(Click on the cartoon to see it bigger)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Today is a good day. 1. I'm starting to feel better (yesss!!) 2. Mr Ice is taking all this week off work 3. I get to go get a mani pedi with my mom!! I decided to make a little cartoon illustrating what it's like for a nail polish hoarder to go to a nail salon. :) I know some of you will relate!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9DVMnVM5jjx6YTa_yc2T2rrhCOer6T78oxu4RvsjjlD8A60qU2JfTfABNEUQJRrK6VL0pFd7uK7gtbBpD-4Ogpp57v31jBprZegVBrk-Cop1bZ2t-PPB9muZd4XH2obsORHaNdNp3zU2Y/s1600/test2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9DVMnVM5jjx6YTa_yc2T2rrhCOer6T78oxu4RvsjjlD8A60qU2JfTfABNEUQJRrK6VL0pFd7uK7gtbBpD-4Ogpp57v31jBprZegVBrk-Cop1bZ2t-PPB9muZd4XH2obsORHaNdNp3zU2Y/s400/test2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505295220907628354" /></a>Day Three-ish of wear on the seche ultra-v. I am so impressed with this product! Neon colors don't usually wear well on me. I think the chips are more from the polish than the top coat. The top coat is still VERY shiny. I purposely abused this manicure. I scrubbed my house, used my nails as tools and called them mean names! This is my new go-to top coat. I highly recommend it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL0USrMZMB_EM60ZqZ4q9ApPEFt0aSvaxg-BQekCV5ofN30byKyT_WKdmAP2ZWcBUPBUv8Mc0nlYxcPaj56qSW8w_Sx8T1rE5RbU-zzsRsk91nmkQWQ0Y7q77tTrjOPdCqfk4HQp8ILZXG/s1600/end+of+test.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL0USrMZMB_EM60ZqZ4q9ApPEFt0aSvaxg-BQekCV5ofN30byKyT_WKdmAP2ZWcBUPBUv8Mc0nlYxcPaj56qSW8w_Sx8T1rE5RbU-zzsRsk91nmkQWQ0Y7q77tTrjOPdCqfk4HQp8ILZXG/s400/end+of+test.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505295058739808002" /></a>Look!!! Betcha didn't know that I DO have two hands!! OooooOOOoo!!</div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625595959169780449.post-20691718605861964232010-08-11T19:48:00.000-07:002010-08-11T20:29:55.305-07:00Seche Ultra-V UV Activated Top Coat Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwcrC7bBBCFY0N4vOV2FRI5aI3fp9By7U_3iMvMtWCGHooDWml2oU4zhcvIYy0I-xre5b-7L-HgDsjq4UdnMjPzdP_A3YgN8yWW7caJKQAvkkzUAfhTM1HZOHHeQyRaltaCsThyfhVONer/s1600/IMG_0032.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwcrC7bBBCFY0N4vOV2FRI5aI3fp9By7U_3iMvMtWCGHooDWml2oU4zhcvIYy0I-xre5b-7L-HgDsjq4UdnMjPzdP_A3YgN8yWW7caJKQAvkkzUAfhTM1HZOHHeQyRaltaCsThyfhVONer/s400/IMG_0032.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504354366899134610" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>I ventured into the land of the living today. Feeling a bit better. Sick or not this was an emergency! I was out of my favorite top coat. I went in Sally's with the full intention of buying good ol' seche vite. This has been my staple top coat forever! I saw Seche Ultra-V UV activated top coat. I'm a sucker for quick dry top coats. The box said it would "cure in three minutes with direct UV light. Layers of polish dry quickly resulting in a durable, long-wearing, high-gloss shine."<div><br /></div><div>SOLD! :) It was $7.29 with my beauty club card. I already had a UV lamp. Seche sells a UV lamp for $24.99. That is a good price for a UV lamp. The two reviews for the lamp aren't fantastic on Sally's website. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/uv-lamp/SBS-215260,default,pd.html">CLICK HERE FOR LINK</a> </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6LIrV10cCghdhpnRNDX4CFCwlST4nRu8e4dlc4PBSlDda_MfpKTDohm2uTkAGK_pSKaUDg7snYnchiISNimAo_7pWjXJNurgLkX_QXachkbpN4BsaVvmIILs7u0i51IoS0ewmURjAfjN/s1600/IMG_0033.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6LIrV10cCghdhpnRNDX4CFCwlST4nRu8e4dlc4PBSlDda_MfpKTDohm2uTkAGK_pSKaUDg7snYnchiISNimAo_7pWjXJNurgLkX_QXachkbpN4BsaVvmIILs7u0i51IoS0ewmURjAfjN/s400/IMG_0033.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504354133800413378" /></a>Here is the top coat. It is in a cool black bottle that came in a box. See how the box is sad and alone behind the bottle? They wanted to be together so I'm keeping the bottle in the box. (sorry feeling goofbally and this picture is cracking me up! Pensive top coat bottle pic!) :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_mJXV5j-aMLaLzxzQ5PEFDZF3YaQbyDmb3dKo2xB8VFYiT57bVJWrlPGdL0CJ4CBQofR0G0q74jpLJ87UPPSsytGocp24Mu3b_RvSB5phGX875MoUzDkWTngE7rN4Smu9Kd1Xmq6RTMF/s1600/IMG_0029.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 334px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_mJXV5j-aMLaLzxzQ5PEFDZF3YaQbyDmb3dKo2xB8VFYiT57bVJWrlPGdL0CJ4CBQofR0G0q74jpLJ87UPPSsytGocp24Mu3b_RvSB5phGX875MoUzDkWTngE7rN4Smu9Kd1Xmq6RTMF/s400/IMG_0029.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504353837596991074" /></a>So, I cleaned my nails just like I do for a 'normal' manicure. (Do I do 'normal' manicures?) I like using bond aid by OPI under my polish. It balances the PH of the nail and helps my polish stick. I did a swipe of that. Then, I used 1 coat of gelous. I bought this at Sally's. I like it. I picked a color that dries fairly matte. That way, we can really put the 'shine' of this top coat to the test! I picked the obnoxiously beautiful Orly Passion Fruit. I did two coats of color. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi717R6J2b8U1Q3Unpohr-DLNraSIzoAnizbqy65-aw8NptiaNrp2YzPHgP-PZZemLGhIufiJsDEqjTBiMXKfsb9yjgldcNsIzk1vGCBqsnkyBoTqqnYSbQMbRYmTyecMw832sVyjWi8I2f/s1600/IMG_0030.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi717R6J2b8U1Q3Unpohr-DLNraSIzoAnizbqy65-aw8NptiaNrp2YzPHgP-PZZemLGhIufiJsDEqjTBiMXKfsb9yjgldcNsIzk1vGCBqsnkyBoTqqnYSbQMbRYmTyecMw832sVyjWi8I2f/s400/IMG_0030.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504353648580318146" /></a>Here is a semi-blurry pic of Orly's Passion Fruit. It has a slight satin/matte finish. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YphD8d1r2izGAsxoY84aAtBOM_J7odhTu11VY6kc9JT5jG13bkIwEtBA4o9OGiJv2r35pvN2En4i4BrfLLcAZ9Zm4PHteUNeWWPwtRSZBYf5g-gOcIzzjzzaGxlugp2YGez5Vniq8q3B/s1600/IMG_0031.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YphD8d1r2izGAsxoY84aAtBOM_J7odhTu11VY6kc9JT5jG13bkIwEtBA4o9OGiJv2r35pvN2En4i4BrfLLcAZ9Zm4PHteUNeWWPwtRSZBYf5g-gOcIzzjzzaGxlugp2YGez5Vniq8q3B/s400/IMG_0031.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504353313791537906" /></a>Here is my cool picture of my nails going under my lamp after one coat of the UV top coat. Looks creeeeepy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicimX8gqfDa6dOjrAI5qREXn3ZHJ7pUZ9oRIHersyBCthEtVt6CHO99EnoPUV4wTcZ9LQ_ZyyaZH7igQzUoFwBcpNwYm0azA1MnGvvkac1FY2rPoXz4pIvIvBwhHygkr_gFeHs3sUbyqoo/s1600/IMG_0035.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 201px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicimX8gqfDa6dOjrAI5qREXn3ZHJ7pUZ9oRIHersyBCthEtVt6CHO99EnoPUV4wTcZ9LQ_ZyyaZH7igQzUoFwBcpNwYm0azA1MnGvvkac1FY2rPoXz4pIvIvBwhHygkr_gFeHs3sUbyqoo/s400/IMG_0035.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504352671217337986" /></a>Voila!! It's a stinky, stinky top coat. But, I think I might be in love. My nails were dry to the touch after 3 minutes and barely 'dentable.' I did pretty thick coats of color so I'm impressed. I'll keep everyone updated on how this wears. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcKTf598pU_2zuwADfzBTh5i3nrFrpvKwsyHUuw2tlzL72cN3kj0Ytsc3JTf8er9r9WCkXsbH-iejCluNNRCMs8G8yxT9u_6o4jcUFZBNprnUlYyyJNkajpT9vhEHKvCFXVh-HeiSXhez2/s1600/IMG_0032.jpg"></a></div></div>Liz (iceomatic's nails)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06476774208341908362noreply@blogger.com9