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Hey all,

It's a bright and beautiful first weekend of the year!

I'm so glad the holidays are over. And not just in a bah humbug way.

The world winds down to a complete stop. I feel it in my soul.

I'm tired of feeling tired. I'm sick of the desire to hibernate.

But the change is finally here. I can feel it.

Everyday I'm a little more awake and alive.

Everyday gets just a little bit brighter.

I hope you had a good New Years Eve.

I spent the night with my dad, no big partying over here.

And I caught a cold that day, so I'm extra glad I didn't do anything.

Just played some games and watched a movie while sneezing like crazy.(・へ・)

I don't believe in new years resolutions, but I have one this year.

I'm going to give up alcohol for 3 months.

I don't have a problem with it, never had. But I am very conflicted by it. 

Don't get me wrong, I love to go out for a cocktail. It's the perfect social outing.

I love the intimate nature of it. Nothing between you but words and beverages.

But, can't the same be said for tea...?

I have half a bottle of Gin in my freezer, so this is the ultimate test.

Sometimes it's good to restrict yourself.

Here are my last two manicures of 2013

Esmaltes da Kelly - Giovanna with A-England - Encore Margot 

Giovana was one of my birthday polishes from Dagadelic <3 now I have two babies with my almost namesake.

This Gio is a beautiful sky blue with tiny purple hexes and pink particles.

Super cute. Paired with Encore Margot, it's pretty dreamy.

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Contrary Polish - River Market

This was love at first swatch for me. I knew I had to have her.

Dark purple base full of smouldering red shimmer. 

My photos do not do justice. I'm going to work on that.

I was planning to bling out more for new years, but then decided against it.

This polish is like the after glow of a fireworks display.

Understated, just like my evening.

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First Manicure of 2014

But first I have some news.

My last post was my 100th post. And tomorrow is my one year blogiversary!

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I have a fun little something coming up very soon, so stay tuned!

Now on to how I started my year

A-England - Her Rose Adagio

Stamped with Konad - Black using MoYou - Sailor Plate 05
I recently heard talk that this stamper was far superior to what I had been using.
And the talk was right! The stamper is so crazy squishy, my super curved nails are no match.
It's literally a whole new world, it even made me want to sing that song.
Oh right, and Her Rose Adagio is gorgeous!

Well I hope you're having a great start to your year.
I'm feeling hopeful.
jeebjeeb

Holographic Laser Show

Hey all.

Happy long weekend! Woot woot! Any big plans? It has been absolutely beautiful here in Vancouver, so I want to get out and enjoy it. Go for an urban hike. Go on the swings at a playground. Maybe play some frisbee! It's been awhile. How do I outdoors again?  (?_?)

I have some very exciting blog news! My Blu Skies manicure was featured on Nail Polish Canada's Favourite Swatches of the Week! I am not worthy!!! But so grateful. :) Thank you NPC <3 Check it out , 7 other bloggers are also featured with some very beautiful designs. 

This week I finally received the Color Club Halo Hues 2013 collection. This is my second time buying an entire collection. I've been coveting this one a long time. Every rainbow particled one of them. They're just too fabulous. How could I pick only a few? So in that spirit, here's my first ever "skittle" manicure!

Look at all that holographic goodness! It's insanity!

I don't think any colour outshines another. And none disappoint.

What do you think?

Application was flawless. Dry time was very quick. 

Color Club has outdone themselves. I absolutely love these holographics. 

They look unreal, trippy and extraordinary. Nails of the future. And the future is now!

If you want to see another sweet Halo Hues manicure check out my good friend Dagadelic.

She has some stunning and very Easter themed (I think) nails using the warm shades of the collection.

From left to right - Miss Bliss, Over the Moon, Eternal Beauty, Kismet, Cosmic Fate & Beyond

Muse-ic

I decided to go with Jimi Hendrix today because I think he would have appreciated my manicure. I love Jimi, a brother Sagittarius, flying the freak flag of free will and expression. Whether it be in music, clothing, or nail art. Be what you are. Be free. And don't let anyone else tell you who or what you can be.
This is a great live version of I Don't Live Today. There are some awesome shots of audience members dancing like maniacs. Makes me wish so bad that I was a youth then. But until we build a time machine, there's only youtube...



Have a great Easter and an awesome manicure!
jeebjeeb