OPI Big Hair... Big Nails
1. Sally Hanson Instant Cuticle Remover. I apply this all around my cuticles, wait a bit (you can wait longer that it says), then use the thumbnail of my opposite hand to push back/scrape the cuticles. I typically do this twice.
3. Orly Bonder. This is fab- it overrides any oily residue on your nails and gives your polish something to stick to. Key to a long-lasting mani.
4. Sally Hanson Nailgrowth Miracle in the gold bottle. Love this as a basecoat. Watch for CVS/Wags to have their BOGO or BOGO half off on SH products and stock up.
5. 2 coats of color. OPI polish is one of my favorite brands.
6. Seche Vite top coat. I won't use any other top coat. This is a super-fast dry topcoat with a fab shine. Expensive, but worth it!
Happy manicuring!
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A fashion-forward, wearable nail color inspired by GLEE character Santana Lopez
The above swatch is two coats. Mr. Sasha said he really liked this color because it was more "natural" than some of the other colors I have been wearing lately. I laughed because this is quite a bright pink! He said he just meant he likes pinks and reds more than blues, greens, and blacks. He doesn't get it, does he? :-)
Healing Heather Grey: a seductive pewter with deep blue undertones 
Sephora by OPI Mash Up (opaque opalescent gray) 
(click to enlarge)This shade was so so so pretty- especially in the sunlight.
Sephora by OPI Sue vs. Shue 
Description from Sephora site: Stay a step ahead of the rivalry with this rebellious navy blue
I was fighting a losing battle with the sun/snow yesterday, so my pic is not that great- but this is really a pretty color and covered fabulously in two coats.
There's a lighter navy blue shimmer in the navy polish that you can see when light hits it- it's very pretty.
Royal Velvet: Purple Blue Shimmer 
Sapphire Silk: Deep Teal Crème
Fancy Fuchsia: Pink Crème
Gilded Coral: Coral Gold Shimmer
Pure Porcelain: Beige Crème
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Celebrities who stopped by for a little rest and relaxation included Lea Thompson (“The Convincer”) who was very sweet and kind. When gifted with her favorite Ardell DuraLash Naturals and Ardell #110’s, she exclaimed “I seriously wear lashes every single day! I even have them on right now!” She also adored her bottles of China Glaze Salsa and Innocence. Kevin Sorbo (“Hercules”) took a break with his wife Sam Jenkins for some manicures, lashes, and chit chat. They made everyone laugh with stories about their rambunctious kids. The adorable Kay Panabaker (“No Ordinary Family”) received a manicure with China Glaze Love Letters, while sharing anecdotes about growing up in the show business.
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The above swatch is 3 coats and I am officially in LOVE with this polish!
The reason "peacock" is in the description is because there is a gorgeous purple shimmer that is somewhat hidden..... I could see it well last night when I was painting my nails in my bedroom, but in sun I just couldn't capture it on film.
If you look closely at the bottom of the bottle in my pic, you'll find it- look real hard.... do you see it?????
This is a must-have, as far as I'm concerned.
Sephora by OPI Miss Bossy Pants
This is another shade from the Glee collection, which I am having so much fun swatching! I did get all the shades (overshopper, check!) so you'll be getting to see them all.....
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On me, this pulls much more pink than coral, but is really pretty.
Sephora by OPI Hell to the No / Mercedes Jones
Wanted you to see the GORGEOUS hidden gold shimmer
I chose Hell to the No for my first mani from this collection and I am on day 3 and don't want to take it off- that's how pretty it is.
It applied beautifully and two coats covered well. I used newly thinned SV as my topcoat and it dried well with no shrinkage.
Still deciding which Glee shade to use for my next mani... I am thinking Who Let the Dorks Out? (Sue Sylvester)
Meet Julianne! When I ordered this polish, I liked it because it looked like it had a touch of blue in this deep purple shade. Upon application, there is indeed flecs of blue in it. For such a glittery polish, it went on pretty smooth and layered fine ... I used a base, 2 coats of Julianne, and a topcoat. The mani lasted a few days before the tips began chipping. My only gripe was that it didn't have enough shine. I am not into matte polishes, and while this one is not a matte, the lack of shine reminded me of one. 
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Essie Dive Bar (retail line)
