tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-827588204941669692024-03-13T10:30:15.024+10:00AUSSIETIGER29aussietiger29!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14039971686105714754noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82758820494166969.post-58327235200887078162013-09-17T20:09:00.001+10:002013-09-17T22:01:29.164+10:00'Foods of the World' - New Series Idea!!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love discovering the differences between countries and thought this would be a great way to do that....however, I need YOUR support and help to get this off the ground!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've made five different videos and have uploaded three so far! I'll post the links below for you to watch :) Here is a photo of the different nail looks!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you re-create these looks, I'd love to see some photos! Either on my blog or there is always Twitter!! </span>aussietiger29!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14039971686105714754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82758820494166969.post-34742512948489634082013-09-17T11:38:00.002+10:002013-09-17T11:39:43.586+10:00East Coast USA Photos!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you read my past couple of blog posts, you know that I visited the East Coast USA for our holiday during May/June this year...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My husband and I had an amazing trip and I miss it so much! My sister-in-law is currently over there and seeing her photos makes me nostalgic. I posted two videos to my Youtube channel and realised that I haven't put the links up here for you to see...</span></div>
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<br />aussietiger29!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14039971686105714754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82758820494166969.post-55327407007371743612013-06-27T14:51:00.000+10:002013-06-27T14:51:03.926+10:00Homeward Bound...<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well it's that time already...my trip to the US is over and I'm back at home. It's nice to be home but I miss exploring new places and relaxing on holiday! </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had a blast visiting New York, Washington D.C., North Carolina and Orlando!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm in the process of putting all my shopping away and making space for everything - including ALL my new nail polishes! As always, I went crazy when buying nail polish, especially as this was the last overseas trip for several years...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been a shock adjusting from a hot American summer to a cold Australian winter again, but I've been rugging up in my dressing gown and slippers at home :)</span><br />
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<br />aussietiger29!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14039971686105714754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82758820494166969.post-20460981067696078522013-06-07T13:00:00.000+10:002013-06-07T13:00:09.107+10:00East Coast USA Vacation :)Hey everyone,<br />
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I wanted to give you a quick update about our trip so far! We were in New York for 7 days, Washingtom DC for 2 days and now in North Carolina....<br />
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The East Coast is beautiful :) New York is like nothing I've seen before - favourite things here were strolling through Central Park and seeing the Statue of Liberty. Washington DC was so different from NY - Ben and I could live there - such a relaxed vibe with beautiful surroundings. Favourite thing here was a Segway tour of the city!<br />
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We drove through the Great Smoky Mountains today and it was amazing! We did several hikes to see waterfalls which were fantastic has there was rain last night and this morning...we've been taking lots of photos and video footage.<br />
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I've been doing my bit to make my suitcases heavier by shopping! Found some new stores this trip that I haven't been to before, as well as visiting some of my favourite American stores which aren't in Australia!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll be visiting New York, Washington D.C., North Carolina and Orlando :) Super excited and looking forward to an awesome holiday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you are all well!</span>aussietiger29!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14039971686105714754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82758820494166969.post-76234518284685496112013-04-07T19:14:00.000+10:002013-04-07T19:14:51.045+10:00I've jumped on the Pinterest train...!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Where to start? ... I don't know how long Pinterest has been going, but I've been refusing to join. I thought the idea was a bit silly - having an online pinboard of photos that interest you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, in the past week, I've discovered the joys of Pinterest! I'm slowly learning how to use it, and I think I'm getting the hang of it - yay!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me know if you have Pinterest - I'd love to get some more interests happening :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While I was applying my makeup on Saturday morning, I accidentally poked myself in my eye with my eyeliner pencil...talk about pain! Due to Easter, the doctor clinic was closed, but I made an appointment for this morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Long story short, I've got to take eye drops for a week, then head back in to get an eye test - so fingers crossed...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My eye has been swollen and blood shot, and I haven't been able to open my eye properly, I've been in a state of squinting for two days, hence the lack of videos...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But let me know what you'd like to see, and I'll work on filming that next time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well it seems that I've been slacking off with my blog (and Youtube!) this year - I feel that it's taking the backseat to everyday life. Since it's a long weekend for Easter, I'm planning on filming some videos - fingers crossed this goes as planned!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As always, I still love my nail polish! I've actually just ordered lots of items off eBay which will hopefully arrive in the next week or two, which I'm really excited about :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Below are some nail art looks I've been rocking the past few weeks - plus lots more that I haven't posted...hope you like them!</span></div>
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<br />aussietiger29!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14039971686105714754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82758820494166969.post-37821394809426396152013-01-03T18:56:00.001+10:002013-01-03T18:56:11.915+10:00Happy New Year!Hello hello everyone!<br />
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First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year :) I certainly did :)<br />
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I slacked off A LOT last year with my blog and Youtube but I had a lot on my plate (still do!) but I miss you all!!! My plan is to kick myself into gear - already planning on filming on video this weekend (don't know what about yet - any ideas?)!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After a few months, I couldn't find the motivation to go. The gym I went to didn't hold many classes and I was fairly shy and self-conscious that I didn't want to attend a class by myself. I stuck to the women's section of the gym for cardio and weights, with the occasional Pilates class. Since I was a student, I got student prices and when I stopped going, I wasn't too worried about losing the cost of my membership.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found I wasn't happy with my gym attire, as it was from when I was 18. I had two 3/4 pants that flared out at the knee and two baggy t-shirts that had shrunk in the wash. I felt frumpy when I was working out! For six weeks, I looked for nice gym clothes that wouldn't break the bank, but never succeeded. I was losing hope! Finally, a friend convinced me to have a look at Lorna Jane. Now, all I knew about Lorna Jane was that they stocked gym clothes that were expensive!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now the trouble was deciding what to buy! I ended up with several outfits...I got some items on sale, as well as full-priced items. I mentioned that it was expensive, but I figured if I bought fantastic-quality clothing that would last longer, I was better off than having to constantly buy cheap clothing that wore quickly. Also, Lorna Jane uses a specialised fabric for their clothing that is great for working out. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not only do the outfits feel comfortable and look great, I feel more confident in myself and always feel I look fantastic while working out! Plus, getting to mix-and-match tops and bottoms is always fun! I didn't think I'd be interested in workout fashion, but here I am...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would definitely recommend having a look at Lorna Jane if you are in need of workout clothes...spending the little extra is worth it, I promise! Plus, there are always sale items available (at stores and online). There are also special offers available - I scored a new (and cute!) gym bag for $50, instead of $90 :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me know if you've purchased Lorna Jane clothing or anything about your workout routine and what keeps you motivated!</span></div>aussietiger29!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14039971686105714754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82758820494166969.post-72678371743631139532012-07-07T15:58:00.001+10:002012-07-07T15:58:27.706+10:00My Favourite: Base/Top Coat Polishes!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a while now, I've been using the same top coat and love it! I haven't seen it for sale in Australia, but I discovered it when my overseas friend sent me a bottle, and when I go overseas, I stock up!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favourite top coat is INM Out The Door Super Fast Drying Top Coat! It dries my nail polish quicker than other brands I've tested (which claim the same statement about being fast drying!). The only thing that can get frustrating is if the top coat is applied too thickly, it bubbles...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As for base coat, I'm not as fussy - I'll try anything I can get my hands on! Currently, I'm liking L.A. Colors Triple Play (Base/Top/Hardener in one). It dries quick, is smooth to apply and has three benefits!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'd love to hear your favourite base/top coats!</span>aussietiger29!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14039971686105714754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82758820494166969.post-66469999908482372612012-05-27T07:45:00.002+10:002012-05-27T07:45:27.515+10:00Favourites by YOU!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi everyone,</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you follow my blog or my YouTube channel, you'll know I've never gotten into monthly favourites, instead I'll do 'what I'm loving now'. I've been thinking about doing a blog series (maybe videos?) about different favourite interests and would love your input! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The reason I'm thinking about a blog series, is because I know I slack off with my blog but every time I check it and try to write an entry, I come up blank with what to write about...I want to hear from YOU!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With the favourite topics, I was thinking about the below topics:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- nail polish (base/top coats, colour groups, nail care etc)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me know what YOU'D like to read about :) </span>aussietiger29!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14039971686105714754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82758820494166969.post-85078753816242678822012-04-29T20:45:00.001+10:002012-04-29T20:45:40.810+10:00New Love - Easy Polish Removal Technique!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For awhile now, I've been seeing a technique on YouTube on how to remove difficult nail polish, especially glitter polishes...now, I thought it looked a bit ridiculous, but after seeing different people have the same results, I thought that I better try it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been meaning to try it for months, but I kept forgetting to buy cotton balls (I use cotton pads to remove my nail polish) but while I was at the dollar store the other day I picked up a big bag of cotton balls and a cheap roll of alfoil (aluminium foil) for $2 each! Bargain!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yesterday, I painted my nails using China Glaze Foie Gras (beautiful chocolate brown) and added China Glaze Luxe and Lush (clear flakie polish) over the top! Now, although these colours are beautiful by themselves, I wasn't a fan of them together. I kept thinking my nails looked like chocolate with pieces of honeycomb poking out! I knew it was going to be a pain to remove, so out came the cotton balls and alfoil...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you haven't heard of this technique before, you put nail polish remover on the cotton ball, place it on your nail and wrap a square of alfoil around your finger. I could only do one hand at a time, as I could master using my hand while my fingers were wrapped like a mummy, but I think it looked hilarious! After a few minutes, I unwrapped the alfoil and swiped the cotton call over my nail as I took it off and like magic, the nail polish was gone! No unnecessary scrubbing and using unlimited cotton pads to remove difficult polish...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm in love with this method!! I'll be practicing so I can manage to do both hands at once...I'd love to hear if you've used this before, or if you've never heard of it and try it out :)</span>aussietiger29!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14039971686105714754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82758820494166969.post-70815423303036128182012-04-26T20:19:00.001+10:002012-04-26T20:19:31.524+10:00Another BIG nail polish haul + nail polish storage dilemma!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I feel that the heading gave away the point of this post, but it was going to be obvious sooner or later...</span><div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ben and I travelled to Hawaii in March for three weeks! Amongst the island hopping, zip lining, ATV-ing, horse riding, swimming at the beach, hiking, driving and relaxing, I may have found time to do some shopping...only a little, of course! (Did anybody else believe that last sentence?...)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you've checked out my YouTube channel lately, I filmed a series of videos entitled 'Hawaii Haul Series' (original I know!) and I'm slowly posting them as I get the chance to edit them. My latest video to be uploaded was my nail polish haul!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now, I didn't buy as many nail polishes as I did in Canada last year, however, I bought enough that my current nail polish storage has become pointless. I trawled through blogs, websites and YouTube to find something or anything to fix my dilemma, and I found it! The chance to use my handyman (or handywoman) skills...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My lovely husband did offer to help me though, and I wasn't going to refuse! Between the two of us, we've built a beautiful wooden shelf that houses all of my nail polishes! I'm still in the process of organising my collection and reorganising my desk shelf (where my current nail racks are). I was planning on making a video of how we built my shelf, so keep your eyes open!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just a pre-warning for you all - keep an eye out on my YouTube channel for some awesome hauling I did when I was holidaying in Hawaii! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had a filming day yesterday and filmed a gazillion videos for you all! Now I'm off to organise my cupboards and shelves to find space for it all!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm back home from holidaying in Hawaii! We had a blast and I definitely shopped up a storm...Ben thinks I supported the Hawaiian economy single-handedly with my shopping (haha). The main thing is that I had fun while doing it...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was my fourth trip overseas (three to the USA and once to Canada) and I'm still surprised with how cheap everything is!! I mainly purchased cosmetics, skincare, hair products, nail items and clothes, and I'm so happy with all of my purchases :) Since we had no food in the house, we went grocery shopping this morning and Ben tried steering me away from the cosmetic/skincare/haircare aisle (since I bought up BIG in Hawaii), but I wanted to show him how much I saved from buying my things overseas. For example, a foundation I bought cost me US$8, at my local supermarket it was priced at AU$22! Another example is a cleanser I purchased for US$11, was priced at AU$35! I could keep going but I think you get the idea!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found that most products were at least half the cost in Hawaii, if not more! I would love to hear if you've had similar experiences when travelling!</span>aussietiger29!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14039971686105714754noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82758820494166969.post-19977797814708851002012-03-05T21:37:00.000+10:002012-03-05T21:37:30.813+10:00A quick post!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aloha! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My husband and I are flying to Hawaii for our holiday tomorrow, but before I head to bed, I wanted to post this quickly!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are my nails that I've done for the beginning of our trip - bright and fun!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know my Youtube videos and blogposts have been few and far between in 2011, but I'm hoping 2012 will be a better year for it! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There's only one little issue, I'm not sure what you guys would like to see!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Comment below or send me an email (aussietiger29@hotmail.com) with ideas or suggestions you'd like to see for videos or blogposts!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you like it :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Around May this year, I got hooked on Youtube videos and blogs that reviewed/gave tutorials/showed photos of anything to do with nail stamping. I thought it was fantastic, as my freehand drawing is not up to par with the professionals. The concept of the stamping is great, so I purchased a BUNCH of stuff related to nail stamping including:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Set 1 of Bundle Monster image plates (21 image plates)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Set 2 of Bundle Monster image plates (25 image plates)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Several Konad image plates</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Stampers and scrapers</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Special Konad stamping polishes</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now I bought all this because I loved the concept of nail stamping. I was so excited when my packages arrived in the post!! I couldn't wait to get home and try it all! I took photos of everything (let me know if you'd like to see them!) and then tested out a few images...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, I wasn't impressed. The images weren't transferring from the stamp to my nail. If they did, it placed less than half on my nail, and the colour was faint. I watched Youtube tutorials and read blogs about how to fix the problem. One popular solution was to file the stamps down before use to help pick up the images...FAIL! It didn't work. I just used a standard nail file from the shops.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Over the past few months, I've been busy with wedding and honeymoon planning, so the nail stamping was put on the back burner...Now that time permits, I decided to try again last night. Without fail, the images still didn't transfer probably. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My one last attempt was to use a white buffer block (purchased from eBay a couple of months ago) to file the stamp. I went through the steps again: polish on image, scrape, stamp image and place on nail....I nearly fell off my chair when it actually transferred to my nail with 100% colour - SUCCESS!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not completely believing my luck, I tested different images, different plates, different polishes and different scrapers and they all worked too!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now I can't wait to play with my nail stamping tools and experiment with different looks! If you've had a similar experience, use my motto: if in doubt, eBay has the answers! </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. <b><i>Painting my nails & experimenting with nail art</i></b> - during the first 6 months of the year, I wasn't painting my nails as much, as I was trying to prevent staining because I was going to have natural nails for my wedding - however, 2 weeks before the wedding, my nails starting breaking (argh!) and I had to get acrylics :( However, when on our honeymoon in Canada, I stocked up on polishes and here I am again - with time to paint my nails and try new things with my nail brushes and nail art! It must be working, because I'm getting quite a few compliments :)</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <b><i>Bargain shopping</i></b> - Last weekend, we went to the Gold Coast for a weekend away with my family...the boys 'convinced' Mum and I to go to the shops - well, Mum and I found some great bargains together! I found some L.A. Girl Disco Brites polishes, a lip colour remover (for long wear lipsticks), coconut shampoo and conditioner (yum!) and 2 hair masks :)</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <b><i>Being an enabler (lol)</i></b> - Since I've gotten into nail polish a couple of years ago, none of my friends share the same interests, and they don't really understand my obsession! However, in the past few months, my friends have been noticing the polish that I'm wearing and asking lots of questions! So far, I've 'enabled' three friends to start their own nail polish collection :) Love it!!</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <b><i>Vouchers & coupons</i></b> - There a lots of sites floating around the internet with cheap vouchers/coupons for meals, body treatments, courses etc...and I've joined a couple! I've bought meal deals, manicure/pedicure and just yesterday, I had a massage, facial and eye treatments...it was amazing! Such a cheap way to relax :)</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <i><b>Swatching nail polishes</b></i> - Since buying all my new polishes in Canada, I've had some swatching to do! So relaxing and I love seeing how the polishes look like out of the bottle! (I've even started a new swatching method with the round palettes)</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <b><i>Words with Friends</i></b> - If you have an iPhone and haven't checked this out, it's great! It's like Scrabble but you play against your friends that have the same app!</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. <b><i>Hanging with Friends</i></b> - Same concept as Words with Friends, however, it's Hangman :)</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. <b><i>Finding new polish blogs</i></b> - Lately, I've been reading so many polish blogs!! I've found some great ones, that update frequently (it motivates me to write more blogs!). I love looking at all the pictures and there is so much inspiration for me to try new things :) It's amazing to see the talent some people have :)</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9. <b><i>Splurging on pretty shoes</i></b> - Now, I've never been a 'shoe girl' - I'd rather buy polishes or books, however my sister-in-law, bought new, expensive heels and they were so pretty! (Now who is the enabler! Lol) I splurged and bought a few pairs of gorgeous heels :) One pair of bright blue suede heels, a pair of light emerald heels and a pair of stone/beige wedges!! Beautiful!</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10. <b><i>TV shows</i></b> - It's that time of year again! All of my favourite TV shows are back on air! Also, I've gotten hooked on the Kardashian show + spinoffs! Silly I know, but oh so funny! Lol.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'd love to hear your comments and let me know what you've been loving lately!!</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Everyone at work loved this and I had a request to do orange and yellow nails...Now, I don't actually have an orange polish, so I used a coral instead. This is what I created:</span><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the above look, I used:</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Piggy Polish in Coral Reef</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- OPI in Fiercely Fiona</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- L.A Colors Art Deco in Black</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now I'm a pet lover, no doubt about it...I grew up with cats, a dog, birds, guinea pigs and fish! I always have pets, no matter what :) I have a big heart, especially where animals are concerned!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My husband and I were on our way home when I saw a sign for a pet store that made me squeal and made my husband jump! The sign read 'Keeshond puppies'...Now, if you don't know what a Keeshond looks like, then you're in for a surprise...they are the cutest little things! Now, I might be biased as the puppy dog I had growing up was a Keeshond and he was the best dog ever :D I knew I had to see the Keeshond puppy when I saw the sign...so in we went :) Here's a photo of me cuddling the cutie!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I thought I might add a few photos of my puppy dog, Kobi :) Super cutie from puppy to adult, don't you think!?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What have I been up to since my last post....</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- working full-time </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- planning my wedding (every weekend - hence the lack of posts),</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- organising the honeymoon,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- the wedding day arrived (June 18th),</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- the honeymoon arrived (June 22nd - 6 wonderful weeks in Canada!) and,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- we got home a week-and-a-half ago, and time has been hectic since seeing family and friends, the wedding photographer, working, unpacking and organising everything I bought!</span><br />
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