NOTD: Pacific Blue

Today my friend told me to paint my pinky finger blue because it symbolizes that you're against bullying. Since I've never worn Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear nail color in Pacific Blue I decided to paint all my nails blue. I own too much blue nail polish but this is unlike any color that I own. I am seriously in love with this color! It's a bright periwinkle blue. It's definitely not a fall color but it's beautiful! I'd wear it all year round. 

Many youtubers and bloggers rave about this color, it's usually sold out at the drugstore and now I know why. The formula is amazing! It's really thick. One coat is enough for it to be perfectly opaque. I can't any anything bad about this nail polish. If you see it I suggest that you grab it. These nail polishes are never more than $5. I paid $4.49 at Shopper's Drug Mart. It often goes on sale and you can find it at any drugstore. I'd that the Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear nail polish is the best drugstore brand of nail polish. (I consider Essie to be high end even though you can find it at the drugstore.)

The only downside to this nail polish is that it chips easily.

Random thoughts  news  freak out of the day: I'm freaking out because Luke Conard will be touring with Alex Goot in November, and they're coming to my city, and Ingrid is coming too! My bestie is friends with one of the bands that's opening for him and is getting us tickets. And the concert is right after both of our birthdays. :D

NOTD: Essie No More Film

I got this nail polish back in March at a store called Beauty 35 in New York City. The reason why I bought it in New York was because it was cheaper. I think I paid $5.29 which is really good because here it ranges from $7.99-$11.99 depending where you go. I'm saying this to let you know that if you happen to be in New York I suggest that you go to Beauty 35. It's on 8th & 35th. It was part of Essie's 2012 Resort collection. I think it's limited edition but I'm not entirely sure. Anyways Essie  describes this colour as " a creamy, seductive deep violet." It's a really dark purple. It's very purple, almost blue. I don't know why it was in a Spring collection because it's so dark. I think it's a good colour for Fall because of it's darkness. 

This photo is really random but I took it like this so that you can see the what the colour really looks like. The formula is very thick, probably the thickest Essie polish I've ever seen. It's also very creamy and opaque. Since the formula is so thick one coat is enough for maximum opacity. I guess you could do 2 coats if you want. When wearing this polish I always put on only one coat. Random thought of the day: I'm obsessed with Anthem Lights.

NOTD: Every Month is Oktoberfest

My nail polish obsession continues with OPI's Every Month is Oktoberfest from their Germany collection. How I got this polish is quite a story. I was originally drawn to it the first time I saw the collection in stores about a month ago and I didn't buy it right away. I went back a week later and it was sold old. I went to 4 different stores to try to find this colour and it was sold out everywhere. I had accepted the fact that I would never be able to get my hands on this polish when last Thursday I went to Winners (Canadian version of Marshalls/TJ Maxx.) and it was there. I took advantage of the fact that it was there and it cost less than what you'd pay at the beauty shops. Instead of $9.99 which is what it typically costs here it was $7.99.

photo credit: hausofpolish

OPI describes this colour as the perfect plum. I'm not really sure what to call it because it has many different colours mixed into it with a purple undertone. When I look at my nails I hints of burgundy, purple and micro glitter. I am in love with this colour and I'll be wearing it a lot this season. In this photo the colour looks way darker than it does in person. I like to use natural light when taking pictures. I tried to get a picture with flash but that made it look worse. My advice is that you should see this colour in person if you can get your hands on it. If you find it at Winners definitely grab it. 

The formula is pretty thick and one coat would be enough but I always put on two coats of polish just to make it look perfect. If you're not a perfectionist like me you can get away with one coat. 

NOTD: Essie Plumberry

Today's NOTD is yet another Essie polish. Can you tell I'm obsessed with this brand? lol. I bought this colour last fall. The name just sounds like fall to me. It's a really nice red. Essie describes it as "a creamy berry red with hints of plush pink." I like it because it's in between a red and a fuchsia. It's way more red in person. The colour changes in different lighting. Sometimes it looks very red and other times it has a pinky tint to it. 

The formula is very creamy and thick. Minimal effort is involved for an opaque finish. You might be able to get away with one coat but I think 2 coats is always better. If you want a shade lighter and brighter than the burgundy colours that are hot for fall you should definitely try this one.   

Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys Book Review

Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys by Kate Brian
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Megan's an army brat. She's been moving around her whole life because of her parents' careers. When her parents tell her they're moving to Korea she doesn't want to go. Her parents let her stay in the with old family friends the McGowans. One problem John and Regine McGowan have 7 sons. The last time Megan saw the McGowen boys they were icky and gross. Now they've become Abercrombie gods. What happens when you stick a girl in a house with 7 boys? Total chaos.

This was such a fun read. I'd highly recommend it.

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Gentleman of Her Dreams Book Review

Gentleman of Her Dreams by Jen Turano
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I got this book for free from Amazon and I really enjoyed it. It's a fairly short story so you can read it in one sitting.

Charlotte is convinced that she must marry Mr. Hamilton Beckett because she thinks God wants her to. The only problem, she's never met him. She enlists the help of her best friend Henry who has just returned to New York after being away for 2 years and he's looking better than ever. Henry can never say no to Charlotte. He'd do anything for her. She has him wrapped around her finger and doesn't know it. They both think that they other doesn't reciprocate the same feelings because of a misunderstanding. Will they be able to admit their feelings for each other before it's too late?

It's a cute story that will have you laughing at Charlotte's clumsiness and rooting for Henry. It's pretty obvious about what happens in the end but the journey to get there is quite entertaining.

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Beneath the Glitter Book Review

Beneath the Glitter by Elle Fowler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

At the beginning of the book I wasn't really sure if I would like it because it starts off kind of confusing, but the more I read it, the more I liked it.

Beneath the Glitter is a book that follows the lives of youtube stars Ava and Sophia London. They live in LA and their careers are finally taking off and so is their love lives.

Ava meets Liam an actor that she's had a crush on since she was 12. They have an instant connection. They have lots of things in common. She's really good for his rep. She also meets Dalton who is her complete opposite and they butt heads about almost everything.

Sophia is on a boytox. She meets Giovanni who always seems to know what she's thinking before she knows it. His accent is to die for but he's a bartender and an artist. She also meets Hunter, the guy who can make her dreams come true at any time. Who will she choose?

Full of funny moments, interesting friends and adorable pets, Beneath the Glitter keeps you wanting more. If you like Lauren Conrad's LA Candy series and The Fame Game you will like this book as well.

The ending was cryptic and mysterious and I'm dying to know what happens next. I'm highly anticipating the sequel.

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Mini Drugstore Haul

These are products that I've purchased at the drugstore in the past month.

Bioderma. I've been wanting to try this for quite some time but I always put it off because it's expensive. I paid $22 for it and I'll admit that was a lot but this stuff is amazing! It removes your make up and cleans your face at the same time. Whenever I use it my skin feels refreshed. Although because of the cost I'm trying to ration it. It costs a lot but it's worth it.

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Polish in Pacific Blue and Flirt. I've been looking for Pacific Blue for the past few months and it was always sold out so when I saw it I jumped at the chance to get it. Flirt looked like a nice purple for fall so I got that too.

L'oreal Colour Caresse by Colour Riche in 172 Blushing Sequin. I love this lipstick! It's made with 50% less wax than a normal lipstick. It's so moisturizing. The only downside to this is that it's not exactly long wearing. I found that it lasts 5-6 hours. I've noticed that most of the colour fades away but it still leave a hint of colour like a lip stain would which I like. 

NOTD: Essie it's genius

This is the first Essie nail polish I ever bought. This colour started my Essie obsession. It's a beautiful colour and it's wonderful for fall. Essie describes it as 'a violet quartz shimmer with beige undertones' which sounds kind of weird. I'd say it's a shiny jewel toned purple with gold shimmer in it. If you look at the colour closely you will see the gold shimmer making the color look like a glittery purple. I think this colour is so unique because there aren't many colours like this.

photo from essie.com

You really need to see it in person to see the prettiness of the purple and the gold shimmer/glitter. I'm in love with this colour but it's a lot of work to apply. To get a beautiful colour you need at least 3 coats. If I love a colour I will put up with the hassle of applying 3 coats. It takes a lot of effort but in the end you will get a beautiful outcome.