A Monday Blog Post!

Update on this Lovely, Cold Monday! :) Gonna give you some monday ramblings! Hang on and don't quit halfway through it! 

I just want to give everyone a few updates on some stuff i am working on. I have been doing a mad amount of stuff lately. My kids keep me busy like always so most times when i am doing a blog post for everyone i am on my phone doing it. So most times i need to get myself on here and fix it. Then i take whatever photos i placed in my blog and organize them. So it takes some time to get just one post done! I don't know how these people do them daily. Shit sometimes i change my mind 2 days later and then edit them, Most times i let people know when i update my blog. 

I don't talk about my kids much or the struggles with them. Wait i don't believe i have ever said anything. lol but here it goes. I am gonna fill everyone in on some things that i rarely share with people that i don't know personally. People judge other's and i don't need people judging me for my children and for things that are beyond my own control. 

I have an 11 yr old son named Carl who has Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Smith Magenis Syndrome (SMS), PDD-NOS & Intellectual Disability. He is a severely special needs child which requires constant (24 hr/7 days a week) watching! Yes that means someone has to be right there with him at all times. He is an 11 yr old who has a brain of a 2 yr old. Yes it's challenging but he is the best kid you could ever ask for. His needs are there and are always #1. I currently have a facebook page for Carl. Called Carl's Journey which you can click ---> Here <--- to check it out! Give it a like, share it. Carl will appreciate it! :-)

I also have a 6yr old daughter named Lillee who apparently thinks she is a teenager and has goals! lol Yes she has goals in life. Amazing when you don't limit your children in life. She wants to be a makeup artist and a rock star! lol She is an ambitious one! She is in Kindergarten and has tested in the Superior range already. She is a smart one that wants a YouTube channel of her own! She is too young (even though there is already 6yr olds doing the same thing she wants to do) but still in my eyes yes way too damn young.

So on top of all the kids got going on i have stuff for myself & then i keep up with the husbands stuff. Ugh ya a wife & mom's work is really never done. haha but i do take some time out for myself to give me a sanity break when needed. I love the help i get for Carl cause it gives me time to settle and put my attention to Lillee. Btw having 2 kids (one severely special needs) alone is a task in itself people! It gives me the chance to do my nail's and show them to the world via this blog. Somedays i wonder if people really do read these. I know some do cause we discuss them through message. I get no comment's and i wouldn't really know if people even come here if it wasn't for this counter on my blog. Do i think it's correct sometimes? Hell NO!! I think it likes to fuck with me honestly. So as my time doing all this just to help me keep my head straight actually does not come as often as i would like. This is just for fun & i am not out for a buck over my pictures or opinion. If you like it hey cool come back and check it out again. If not it's no skin off my ass unless your an asshole about it. I don't care about opinions unless i need/want to. 

If i haven't scared you off yet here is some more stuff! :-)

I am a consultant with Jewelscent. I have been working my tail off to get my own personal goals with Jewelscent achieved. I don't know what i have to do to get people to at least test it out! Buy one damn candle. If you don't like it then hey don't buy it again! IF you love them buy more and host a party to get FREE PRODUCTS... Ya i said FREEEEE!!!! Ya got that? So why do people not want to host a party! It's like hey i love this i am hosting a party come see what is happening and decide if you want to try this your self! You could get so many more people to see what kind of awesome product this is! It's worth it in the end all cause of the jewelry inside! What if you got a token on your very first candle? Did you know that means you already made 3xs back what you paid for that candle? Ya people think about it? Take a damn chance! I am not asking you to spend your retirement. 

If you would like to check it out head on over to: 

My Site 
My Facebook Page
My Facebook Group (i place deals & codes in there) 

Ahhh ok it's time for me to return from blogland and go do some wifely duties! It never stops! lol Hope your Monday is Fabulous & Continue to stay fabulous!! 

<3 Absolute Polish <3

OMG Another Colaberative Box!!!!

So far I see that this is coming very soon. I managed to gather some information about it and some of the indie polish makers in them.

Information: 

THEY ARE BRIGHT

The company's I know so far involved :-)

Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer

Turtle  Tootsie Polish 

Omg there will be more info to come.

UPDATE: 2/25/2016

So here is some updated information i have found/received!

Spring Break Survival Kit! Presale starts 2/28!

The kit has these Nail Polish Company's

Black Label Nails

Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer

Tootsie Turtle Polishes

Supernatural Lacquers

(click on the company name to go to their site)

Its for sale on 

BLACK LABEL NAILS 

Etsy site

The Spring Break Survival Kit is a fun assortment of polish and other goodies from 5 great makers; Black Label Nails, Turtle Tootsie Polish, Seventy-Seven Nail Lacquer, Supernatural Lacquer, and Cuticula Nail Tape. 

What's Included: 

Black Label Nails Badfish

Turtle Tootsie Polishes Teeny Weeny Pink Bikini

Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer Beach Party

Supernatural Lacquer Bermuda Triangle

Supernatural Lacquer Blue Hawaiian scented mini nail oil

Cuticula strawberry scented nail tape

Strawberry flower water decals

Glass nail file

Toe separators

Convenient carrying case

Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer Beach Party

Beach Party is a vibrant purple creme with flakes throughout. The formula was smooth, creamy and easy to apply. Swatches show 3 thin coats with glossy top coat.

Beach Party

Turtle Tootsie Polishes Teeny Weeney Pink Bikini

Teeny Weeney Pink Bikini is a scattered and linear hot pink holographic polish. Just look at this color!! Swatches show 3 thin coats with glossy top coat.

Moni's Mani

Monie's Mani

Monie's Mani

Polish and Paws

Black Label Nails Badfish

Badfish is a bright blue polish with scattered holographic glitter. Swatches show 3 thin coats with glossy top coat. The cap on this was a little hard to hold onto, so you need more of a steady hand to control the polish. Formula was smooth and self leveling.

Supernatural Lacquer Bermuda Triangle

Bermuda Triangle is a bright blueish green shimmer polish. Nice smooth formula, opaque in 2 coats. Swatches show 2 coats with glossy top coat.

UPDATE: 3/17/16

So i ordered and i am waiting for the shipping email! I am super excited about this! I am gonna honestly say only 2 of the polish maker's i have tried! There is so much awesomeness in this box i can't contain my excitement over it! 

Swatches and Blog Post Credit's for photo's! 

Thanks to Polish and Paws for Pictures and the Blog post!! :)

Thanks to Moni's Mani for the swatch pictures!! :) 

Brand Links

Black Label Nails:  Shop ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Fan Group

 Turtle Tootsie Polishes:  Shop ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Fan Group

Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer:  Shop ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Fan Group

Supernatural Lacquer:  Shop ~ Facebook~ Instagram ~ Fan Group

Cuticula:  Shop ~ Facebook ~ Instagram

Gorgeous Natural Nails

So I seen this post in a group about this product that can help your cuticles and make your nails grow. So I bought it, wasn't really sure about it so I took a look on the website and noticed you could try it for free as long as you pay shipping ($3.99 was the price for that). Now I will admit my nails are looking pretty bad. The cuticles and around my nails are very dry. My nails are also peeling, chipping and fully breaking off. I have tried a bunch of other products and they just didn't help. Most of my nails have gone short because of the breaking. I do have a few nails that are in good shape, are long, hard but well they are stained. 

I will be the first to admit I am brutal on my nails. I am a busy person. 1st I am a mom to a special needs child who can't got to the bathroom on his own, needs a diaper, needs you to hand feed him, and is non verbal. He is 10 and you can see more about him on his facebook page, we have started a G+ page but we are working on that lol Plus a lovely little girl who thinks she is a teen when she is only 5yr old. She says she is already asking for a YouTube account. lol My kids keep me on my toes. Its Not easy being me, but I rock at being me. Cleaning the house haha ya well that comes last. If I clean it another mess follows. So I do most when the kids are in school or sleeping. See lots of damage lol Anyways here I am starting off on November 2nd of 2015. I will update this as the next 4 weeks go along so I can go with my thoughts and give you updated pictures. Stay tuned :)

WEEK 1

I noticed right off the bat it smelled nice. It also looks greasy but isn't which is different but I like that. I rubbed my nails and cuticles down with it. I can say I really like it so far. 2-3×s a day shouldn't be hard to keep up with.

After about 3 weeks of doing this i stopped Not because i didn't want to do it! It's i am a very busy person to keep up with that! It's great stuff and it will grow your nails just like it says. So if i was asked if i would recommend this to other's YES I WOULD!!!

There is a group where u can go in and ask questions and show your natural nails! I will look for the details and i will come in and edit this post to add the information!!! :) 

2015 Halloween Polishes

So I bought some different Halloween polishes from different company's. I like to change mani's a lot and we all know that lol but anyways here is some of them that i have gotten and swatched.

#1.
Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer's  
Pretty Ghouls Trio - Halloween 2015 Limited Edition
3 polishes, Full Size (15ml) each
Halloween trio - Pretty Ghouls

• Dark Like My Soul - A black jelly base with different glitters.
• Witches Brew - A purple jelly base with copper, purple, red and orange (&more) glitters.
• Pumpkins On Acid - A bright orange base with orange holo glitters.

This is available as a trio only and is a Limited Edition!

My Thoughts:

I have been a fan of Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer for a while. Anything that comes out of that lady is awesome! :)

Pictures will be below!


#2.
Ladybug Lacquer's
Halloween Duo

Mini's (5ml) - $7.00
Full Size (15ml) - $17.00

• Spooky Splash: is a fun Halloween glitter topper! This is packed full of various black and iridescent glitters as well as black holo triangles
• Sunset Popsicles: A bright creamy orange. Inspired by my two year old daughters favorite color and memories of eating sticky popsicles on sunny days.

My Thoughts:

I love this duo! I also bought another polish with it. It matched so well to the Halloween theme i couldn't resist it! lol 
Pictures will be below!

#3.

Nail Hoot's

Single Halloween Polish 

Full (15mil) size bottle of Jeepers Creepers is $7

Jeepers Creepers is our first chunky glitter polish in a line of timed holiday release polishes. This is a special release Halloween polish. This polish can be brushed on, however you may prefer to dab or sponge it on. 

 My Thoughts:

This is a really fun polish. It screams Halloween & it could go for Thanksgiving also! I like fun and different polishes. 
Pictures will be below! 

#4.

Le Polish

Single Polish

(This polish is no longer available and was a LE)
Flaming Skulls
(15ml) Full Size Polish

Also received a Zombie Show from there Fall Shimmer's Collection

My Thoughts: 

I had a Zombie Show mini sent with the polish! I am in love with these. They match so well. Not just for Halloween but also for The Walking Dead!!! Yay (Note: I have never seen The Walking Dead)

Pictures will be below!

SWATCHES & OTHER PHOTO'S!!!!

 

A combo photo of the first polishes i received in the mail for Halloween.

A different Mani. I used the first 2 company's on my nail's for a local event that was raising money for Cancer (All Types: Lavender Ribbon)

This is my friends hands lol She did a different design than me!

Another one of my many pictures i take of my nail's lol 

My final Halloween Many!! Thanks Lady Bug Lacquer, Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer & Vinyl It Up Nail Decals!! 

With The Zombie World Polish on my Thumb

Here is my thumb with Le Polish's Flaming Skulls

Sorry for the dry hands but i had to show it off!!! This picture was shared to my Facebook page! 

Summer's Last Harrah

I been a busy person... Lol I been taking care of my kids,  Ya know keeping them alive and  Kicking and kicking a squatter out of my house. Ya just dealing with life. (another blog post will be coming soon on the squatter thing.)

So as the end of summer comes to a close. Kids go back to school and fall arrives. I have a need for a Summer's Last Harrah. So what do I do?!? Well I like to paint my nails. Painting my nails is my therapy. Lol Right now there is a box that has 10 full size bottles of Indie polishes (hand made) plus it has EXTRA'S. I love the extra part. It's like opening a B-Day present with ur box. I am already pre-ordered. Get them before they are gone. They will sell quick. 

Weather u like nail polish, addicted to it or u don't I wanted to share the box details with u.

Psss: this box is worth over $100! This is a killer deal. I have included a picture and the link. You should find all the information on how to acquire a box of these pretties in the link below! 

Summer's Last Hurrah

DESCRIPTION

Welcome to the first "Summer's Last Hurrah" Indie Collaboration box! Your box will ship around Sept. 15th! Your box will include, in addition to some fun "extras", the following full size polishes:

NOTE: You can also view info on these at:http://brandiesbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/summers-last-hurrah-indie-box-spoiler.html

 SEPTEMBER'S BOX IS SOLD

OCTOBER'S IS NOW FOR SALE!

THEY ARE AVAILABLE TILL SEPT 26TH!

1. Turtle Tootsie Polishes - "Air Clearance". This is a beautiful sparkly bluish teal holographic polish. Think of diving into a refreshing blue pool of cool water. You just HAVE to take a dip in this polish!
2. Frenzy Polish - "Seafoam". This is a textured/sand finish polish designed to be worn without a top coat, but you can add one if you'd like to bring out the sparkles more! Reminiscent of the teals and blues of an ocean wave frothing at your feet and the sun sparkling on the water.
3. Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer - "Beach Bunny" - A vibrant purple holographic polish. How HOT are you wearing this color, while hanging out on the beach? This bunny may look all sweet and innocent, but she is one HOT number!
4. LoreLei Lacquer - "Sticky Popsicle Fingers" - A lavender pink cream base with blue, purple and pink metallic and holo glitter in multiple sizes. What's the best thing on a hot summer day? A creamy berry popcicle with chunks of blueberries and strawberries! You'll find yourself wanting to lick your fingers, it's so good!
5. Top Shelf Lacquer - "Sex on the Beach" - A dark pink jelly polish with holographic glitter. Bow-chicka-bow-ow no explanation needed on this one. Who hasn't had THIS fantasy before?
6. Nail Hoot Lacquer - "Summer's Demise" is a hot, molten orange-pink polish with gold sparkle that shines through. It represents a steamy, sultry sunset as summer draws to its inevitable conclusion.
7. Gunpowder Lacquer - "Whistling Bayou" - A teal green jelly with holo and iridescent flakies that gently sweeps you away like the slow-moving water and trilling hum of the Bayou.
8. Anchor & Heart - "Bikini top" This is a Lush green polish with flashes of blue, green and gold flakies, the perfect "Bikini Top" color
9. Midwest Lacquer - "Solstice" In its warm phase, this is a cornflower blue, in its cold phase, a vibrant purple. Pink, blue, and purple multi size flakes accent this celestial beauty.
10. Ladybug Lacquer - "Blowing Bubbles" A bubblegum pink polish accented with white dot glitter. Hanging out with your girlfriends, go back to your childhood with this polish. During an endless Summer of front-porch swinging and working on your tan lines, popping bubbles and swapping gossip!

UPDATE:

And it's here :)

Love love love this box...... 

So here is some really quick swatches of the polishes! :)

Right Hand Left Hand

(Check below for an update on them)

Starting on the Right Hand picture!

Pinkie: 

Ladybug Lacquer

"Blowing Bubbles" 

A bubblegum pink polish accented with white dot glitter. Hanging out with your girlfriends, go back to your childhood with this polish. During an endless Summer of front-porch swinging and working on your tan lines, popping bubbles and swapping gossip!

My Thoughts on it:

So I do like this polish, the color is wonderful and fun. 

The Formula is fabulous.

Ring Finger:

Midwest Lacquer

"Solstice"

In its warm phase, this is a cornflower blue, in its cold phase, a vibrant purple. Pink, blue, and purple multi size flakes accent this celestial beauty.

My Thoughts on it:

Ok I love this! It changes color when i walk in the door of my home. This polish is something. Not the first polish i have that changes colors but wow it's the prettiest i have gotten!!

Middle Finger:

Anchor & Heart

"Bikini top" 

This is a Lush green polish with flashes of blue, green and gold flakies, the perfect "Bikini Top" color

My Thoughts on it:

OK everyone know's that Green is not a fan favorite of mine. This is OK but not something i would wear all the time. It isn't my go to polish but i have lots of plans for this polish! ;) (another blog post to come haha)

Index Finger:

Gunpowder Lacquer

"Whistling Bayou"

A teal green jelly with holo and iridescent flakies that gently sweeps you away like the slow-moving water and trilling hum of the Bayou.

My Thoughts on it:

I like this polish.. Yes yes i know it's Green the one color i am not a fan of! lol but when it's on and in the light i can't stop looking at this polish!! So pretty!!! I have plans for this polish too!! ;)

Thumb:

Top Shelf Lacquer 

"Sex on the Beach"

A dark pink jelly polish with holographic glitter. Bow-chicka-bow-ow no explanation needed on this one. Who hasn't had THIS fantasy before?

My Thoughts on it:
Very sparkly, Dark Pink and JELLY... This is absolutely a beautiful polish! I just keep staring like um is this real? Ya this polish will make you stop and admire it on your fingers.

Left Hand Picture

Pinkie:

Turtle Tootsie Polishes

"Air Clearance" 

This is a beautiful sparkly bluish teal holographic polish. Think of diving into a refreshing blue pool of cool water. You just HAVE to take a dip in this polish!

My Thoughts on it:

Ring:

Frenzy Polish 

"Seafoam"

This is a textured/sand finish polish designed to be worn without a top coat, but you can add one if you'd like to bring out the sparkles more! Reminiscent of the teals and blues of an ocean wave frothing at your feet and the sun sparkli

My Thoughts on It:

Love Love it!! Even thought its in the green category and it's textured i like it! Very pretty once you put a top coat over it! Brings out the SPARKLE.....

Middle:

LoreLei Lacquer

"Sticky Popsicle Fingers"

A lavender pink cream base with blue, purple and pink metallic and holo glitter in multiple sizes. What's the best thing on a hot summer day? A creamy berry popcicle with chunks of blueberries and strawberries! You'll find yourself wanting to lick your fingers, it's so good!

SO I DON'T HAVE SWATCHES JUST YET FOR THIS! I WILL UPDATE WHEN I DO A MANI WITH IT! 

My Thoughts on it:

Index:

Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer

"Beach Bunny"

A vibrant purple holographic polish. How HOT are you wearing this color, while hanging out on the beach? This bunny may look all sweet and innocent, but she is one HOT number!

My Thoughts on it:
Ahhhh I am in love with this PURPLE... Yes i said it PURPLE, there i said it again lol... It's Holo (my fav) Purple (one of my fav colors) & the formula to his polish is lovely! I had 3 generous coats and whala we have Beach Bunny... :)

Thumb:

Nail Hoot Lacquer

"Summer's Demise"

Is a hot, molten orange-pink polish with gold sparkle that shines through. It represents a steamy, sultry sunset as summer draws to its inevitable conclusion.

THIS IS ANOTHER I WILL BE DOING A MANI VERY SOON!! WILL UPDATE WHEN I DO! 

My Thoughts on it:

This polish can be used for double, triple and even quad the fun! Halloween, Thanksgiving and you can even use it for Christmas!! :) Love the color. Not something i would wear all the time but definitely something to be admired!