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Nailspiration: Duccio Venturi Neon Heels
If you saw my tweet yesterday surely you realized something must be amiss. Me? Playing around with neons? Well, a few days ago Alli sent me this picture of Duccio Venturi’s Neon Pumps. I... Continue reading »
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Nailspiration: 50 Shades of Grey
It’s a Friday before a holiday weekend so we can be kind of silly today, right? Several months ago I started hearing about Fifty Shades of Grey and eventually I decided I had to read it.... Continue reading »
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Pixi Vivid Coral
I know, I know, another coral nail polish! But really, who doesn’t love coral? It’s the perfect no brainer color for Spring and Summer and if you are even a casual reader of this blog you... Continue reading »
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Celeb Nails: Taylor Swift
I have publicly admitted previously that I, Allison, love Taylor Swift. I just can’t help it! Her songs are so catchy. And I know I’m not the only one! I was forced to admit this... Continue reading »
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OPI Pure Lacquer Nail Apps Fishnet
I must confess…I’m a bit addicted to nail strips, appliques, whatever a given company wants to call them! It’s just so nice to do your nails and know your manicure is going to stay... Continue reading »
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Nail Art: Alternating Polka Dots
I’m kind of crazy about polka dots. Not only when it comes to nail art…I wear alot of polka dots. Along the way I’ve done several polka dot manicures, including an Auburn themed... Continue reading »
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Revlon ColorStay Marmalade (plus how to get a Revlon polish for $.99)
Last Summer my favorite nail polish was butter LONDON Macbeth. This Summer it is Revlon Marmalade. I can literally not stop myself from wearing this polish! It’s been on my toes for a solid... Continue reading »
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essence Gagalectric
This polish is from a collection essence released last Summer. It was their @holographics.com collection. I recall seeing that collection at Ulta but I never really had any desire to purchase... Continue reading »
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Ulta Snow White
I’ve had this polish for almost 2 years and to be honest, when I got it, I didn’t expect it would be a polish I used often. But it is by far the most used polish in my collection. If you... Continue reading »
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Essie Bazooka
Lights! Camera! Action! Bazooka? Yeah, I don’t get it. But, despite me being dense, or Essie just not making any sense, Bazooka is part of Essie’s Summer 2012 Lights, Camera, Action neon... Continue reading »
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ORLY – Space Cadet
Last night I was in the mood for something interesting- and as I went hrough my stash, Space Cadet practically jumped right into my hands. I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed it yet! Space... Continue reading »
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Cult Nails Scandalous
I’m just going to say I have seriously mixed feelings about this nail polish. Katie sent Scandalous to me in her surprise May nail mail package. I was so excited to give it a try because I have... Continue reading »
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Nail Art: DIY Ombre Nails
Yes, another fashion trend is creeping into the nail world. I love the ombre trend. Not so much hair wise, but I do love it in clothes. So when I saw a tutorial for ombre nails over on The Beauty... Continue reading »
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Julep Sarah
Katie, my fellow blogger here on The Daily Varnish, sent me some fabulous nail mail last week. It was full of all kinds of goodies including Julep Sarah. We all know I’m a bit coral crazy, but... Continue reading »
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H&M Dark Hot Red
Here I have for you a red nail polish that requires one coat. No…seriously…one coat. This is a polish that my brother picked up for me while he was in Vegas (to check out all the goodies... Continue reading »
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Celeb Nails: Ke$ha’s Super Trendy Manicure
I’ve done posts on two of the major nail art trends for Spring and Summer; Border Nails and Caviar Manicures. But not until Ke$ha tweeted a picture of this manicure did I think to merge the two... Continue reading »
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One Neon Polish Four Different Ways!
Neon is a huge trend for this Spring and Summer. And I have decided to embrace it! Nail polish is always a great inexpensive and temporary way to incorporate trends into your style. But if... Continue reading »
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Nail Rock Designer Nail Wraps Blue and Gold Stars
Sometimes impulse purchases turn out really well. Some times impulse purchases turn out really bad. Unfortunately, this was an impulse purchase that turned out really bad. I picked up these nail... Continue reading »
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Essie Camera
Yes. I am here with yet another coral polish. I understand I have issues. But coral is just so pretty! This particular coral is from Essie’s Summer 2012 Poppy-Razzi collection. I saw the... Continue reading »
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Nailspiration: Macaroons!
The only thing I love more than France is French pastries. So yummy! I was lucky enough to recently find a bakery in Charlotte that has amazing macaroons. I posted about it over on The Daily Varnish... Continue reading »

