What happens if you eat nail polish?

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TurdbeasT

I have a grill(those things you put over your teeth with diamonds lol) it's obviously fake and I just wear it for fun everynow and then but anyway sum of the jewels fell out and so I put a tiny drop of clear nail polish in the groves to hold the jewels in. Is it okay to put in my mouth? What will happen?

Btw I'm already 100% sure the jewels and metal is completely safe. So yea I'm just concerned about the nail polish.

Answer
Well - it's certainly not two of the basic elements of a good meal, but neither of these are "good for you". The nail polish is potentially dangerous but, if you're eating dried nail polish off your fingernails, you probably aren't getting enough for it to be instantly toxic. Read the Nail Polish jar for cautions.


As to paper -- it's not harmful unless you eat a lot of it, but it's not helping anything.
Eating things like this falls under the category of an eating disorder. I would strongly recommend you discuss this with your doctor, or an appropriate counsellor.


This falls under a condition called PICA and may be a sign of nutritional deficit. You should discuss this with a doctor.


Read more: http://www.doctor-dubai.com/dr_info_display.asp?dr_id=805

At what store can I find a nail polish rack?

Rachie

I would like to have my nail polish on display and dont have too many but i dont know where to find them. thanks in advance :)

Answer
I've been wanting one too.. :]

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what is youtube channel that has diy nail art?

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Delilah

i am looking for a simple do yourself nail art but not to hard. thanks for any help.

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Cutepolish
Ihaveacupcake
dollface22772
simplelittlepleasure
love4nails
3tanjaj3
totallycoolnails
meliney

How can I make my makeup blog interesting/ popular? Any cool topic ideas?

squirrel g

plan on doing tutorials, nail art that's crazy like mustages, stary night by van gogh, makeup reviews, learn to crochet, diy from the runway, and other stuff?

Here is a link: http://themakeupjunkiescloset.blogspot.com/

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so i looked at it and it is very cute.
i think you need more pictures. and sometimes a lot of text can be overwhelming even though it is important for the viewer to actually read the stuff! lol. try to incorporate more pictures with the directions. Also, you can bold and change the color of key words or sentences in your directions so it is easier for the viewer to read. You of course, need more posts, but I know you're working on that. :)

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Can I bring a nail color/nail polish and a lip gloss and foods on the airplane?

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Miyuki

Can I bring a 2 nail color/nail polish that the size is 7.5ml (the size of my 2 nail polish are the same) and a lip gloss that the size is 7g and is there any thing That I CANT and I CAN bring on the plane?

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Those things are all fine. They need to be in a 1 qt. zip lock bag which you take out of your luggage and put into a bin before sending it through the x-ray machine at the security check point.

Food: You can bring just about any food from home that you want. However - do not bring things like yogurt, pudding, jello, or other liquid like foods. Avoid things that are messy, drippy, difficult to eat - for obvious reasons. Fruit, sandwiches, crackers, candy, gum, snacks - all of that kind of thing are fine.

Drinks: You may bring an empty water bottle in your carry on luggage, then fill it from a drinking fountain after security. Otherwise, you will need to buy a beverage from one of the shops after the security check point.

For either food or drink, anything that you purchase after the security check point is OK to take onto the plane (but, seriously, out of consideration for your fellow travelers, avoid heavily spiced foods, messy foods, things that would be hard to eat in cramped quarters.)

How do I remove blue nail polish from beige carpet?

Q. My friend and I were doing are nails in her bedroom, and her neighbor, a boy, 7, came in and wanted to paint something. We gave him a plastic thing and he spilled blue nail polish all over my friend's carpet. I really feel guilty though I didn't do anything. My friend is getting blamed and will probably be grounded for life. HELP!!!
I don't think her mom would let her use nail polish remover on the carpet. Might take away the carpet's color. Any other ideas?

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This site has 3 methods recommended for nail polish removal:
http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/stain-removal/how-to-get-rid-of-nail-polish-stains
Sounds like the first one, trimming it out of the carped, is probably NOT the method to use.
I have not tried the Oxy Clean paste, but the nail polish remover should work.

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How do I take care of my Nail Art Brushes Properly?

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Miss N e k

I'v been using nail art brushes for a while now and I just got a really nice brush set with lots of small fine tipped brushes, my problem with them is no matter how carefull I am about cleaning them and storing them little hairs on my brushes will get pulled and tugged and not be together the tip, so when I use them I will get small lines of single hairs having polish on them. So any good tips in nail brush care? :]

Answer
Ooh, nail art brushes are super delicate. Here's a trick you can try:

1. Nail art is done with nail polish, of course, and nail polish will only break down in nail polish remover. So put about a centimeter's height of nail polish remover in a clean glass (not plastic cup, the acetone may dissolve it).

2. Get ahold of some clothespins. You'll need two for each brush.

3. Dip the tip of the brush in the glass so that the entire brush head is submerged but not touching the bottom of the glass (you want to preserve that fine tip). Put more remover in if necessary.

4. Use two clothespins to keep the brush at this height. They may tip the brush at an angle, but as long as it's submerged and not pressed against the bottom of the glass, that's all you need.

5. Check back periodically to see if the polish has loosened. Gently try to remove as much as possible. If any stubborn polish remains, put the brush back in.

Of course, this really only works if you don't use plastic or synthetic brushes, since the acetone can damage them.

What would work for a nail art dotting tool?

Sarah

Well, i want to try to create a neat look...but i need a dotting tool

I don't have one, so is there some other item that has similar effects for nail art?

thanks!

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- Bobby pin
- Toothpick
- Matchstick
- Tip of a pencil
- Needle

I use needle for very little dots or even lines. For bigger dots tip of a match works really good. I do a lot of nail art but i never used a dotting tool. I don't think they are necessary.

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What are your favorite shades of the following nail polish brands?

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Hi, I recently have become so in love with nail polishes! :D
What are your favorite colors or shades from the following nail polish brands? I love discovering new cute ones!
-Essie
-Sinful Colors
-Sally Hansen
-Orly
-China Glaze
-Any other good colors by good brands you can think of

For me, from Essie, my favorite is FIji. I also like Mint Candy Apple, Goodmorning Hope, A Crew Interest, and Cute As a Button. I like too many more but I don't really have much because they are expensive.

From Sinful Colors I like Easy Going the most which is a great dupe for Fiji. I like Unicorn, Mint Apple and Sugar Sugar as well.

From Sally Hansen, I like their clear nail polish lol, Mint Sorbet, Sorbet and Lacey Lilac.

I don't own any Orly but I do like Cotton Candy and Gumdrop, they are so cute!

And I don't own any China Glaze either. I do like Go Go Pink and Something Sweet!

What about you guys? What are all of your favorite shades and colors of the various nail polish brands?
I'm working on increasing my collection and I would love to find out more great colors, thanks!

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Essie- Mademoiselle. It's a sheer pink and I just love it.
Essie- Lilacism. It's been my go-to polish for the last few months. It's GORGEOUS.
Essie- Butler Please.

Sinful Colors- Mint Apple.
Sinful Colors- Easy Going. I love the color but it seems to chip so quickly on my nails, even with a good top coat. D:

Sally Hansen- Mint Sorbet.
Sally Hansen- Blue Me Away.

I don't have any Orly or China Glaze polishes. :p

Milani- Gems. It's a great Deborah Lippmann dupe.
Milani- Ruby Jewels. SO gorgeous with a nice top coat.

Revlon- Royal. Hate the smell, hate how easily it chips, but I love the color.

Sephora by OPI- Dance til Fawn.
OPI- Pink yet lavender.

Could anyone find cheaper dupes of these Essie nail polishes?

Lebron

Essie nail polishes sell for 7-8 dollars a bottle. Each of the polishes in my collection is under 3 dollars!
But I really like some of the Essie colors. Could anyone find some cheap dupes for these Essie colors?
Mint Candy Apple
Good Morning Hope
First Timer
Play Date
In the Cab-ana
Bikini so Teeny

Thanks!

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I love those colors too! There are a few websites where you can order those exact Essie colors for really cheap:
http://www.nailsupplies.us/categories/Polish/Essie-/ ---- $5.95 per bottle of Essie polish
http://transdesign.com/index2.asp ---- $5.95 per bottle of Essie polish
http://www.mbeautylounge.com/nailpolish/5_essie ---- $5.00 on average per bottle of Essie polish

This website has similar colors for really cheap too:
http://8ty8beauty.com/nail_polishes/cg-f.htm

Here's a dupe for mint candy apple for $1.80:
http://buycheapmake-up.com/beauty/nails/essie-winter-collection-wheres-my-chauffeur-mint-green-nail-polish-818-lacquer-1643

Here's bikini so teeny for $3.01:
http://buycheapmake-up.com/beauty/nails/essie-bikini-so-teeny-nail-polish-800-lacquer-46-oz-shimmer-light-blue-manicure-3473

I hope I could help! Good luck finding the ones you want! :)

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Those Who Forget the Past, Al Davis and the Great White Whale!?

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fungushnit

In 1989 the Oakland Raiders won their season opener 40-14 against the San-Diego Chargers. After losing the next three games, the young coach Mike Shanahan was terminated and Coach Art Shell was promoted. As a head coach, he enjoyed success behind a strong running game. Coach Shell was able to hold the job until the 1994 season. Coach Mike Shanahan became head coach for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League. He led the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl victories in 1998 and 1999. He has an overall record of 146-95-0, and is considered one of the most successful coaches of all time. Nice firing Mr. Davis.

Fast forward to the present, the Oakland Raiders have a very powerful and dynamic running game lead by the rookie Darren McFadden. Another young coach has been hired by Al Davis, another older, more mature; coach is waiting to replace him. After a scathing loss to the Denver Broncoâs in week one, and a nail biting loss to a very good Buffalo Bills team, current coach Lane Kiffin is on the hot seat in Oakland. Everyone in the NFL and many fans watch with morbid curiosity. They are all wondering will this be the 2nd coach in the history of the Raiders who is fired during the regular season.
Perhaps we should rewind instead of fast forward? In 1963 The Raiders hired San Diego Chargers assistant Al Davis as their new Coach and General Manager. His first move was to give the team a new look, as they take the field in silver and black uniforms. The new look would work wonders as the Raiders won their first game over the Oilers in Houston 24-13. The Raiders would also win their 2nd game a week later, but a 4 game losing streak would quickly have them crashing back to earth. However, the Raiders would recover and would win their last 8 games to finish with a 10-4 record, as Clem Daniels rushed for 1,099 yards. However, the Raiders would have to settle for 2nd place, despite sweeping the first place Chargers.

Interesting, Al Davis, the current owner, who covets power and calls the shots, was given power in order to have success. Lane Kiffin, another young coach for the Oakland Raiders canât even hire his own coordinators. Al Davisâs early success was just that, in 1964 the Raiders stumbled out of the gate losing their first 5 games. With all hopes of the playoffs gone the Raiders would play solid football the rest of the way only losing 2 of their remaining 9 games to finish with a 5-7-2 record. Al Davis was replaced by John Rauch as coach in 1965 after finishing 2nd place in the AFL West.

When Al Davis hired Lane Kiffin he compared him to previous young Raiders head coaches. He allowed Lane Kiffin to promise a powerful explosive offense. He then allotted the young coach zero control over the team. Itâs well known that Oakland is the place coaches go when they have no other options. If Oakland calls offering a job, you call other teams and beg for a position. Al Davis will not pay coaches what they are worth, he will not give up any control, and he will fire you based on his own whims. It is reported that Mr. Davis still has complete control over this franchise but sometimes does not show up to the office until 430 in the afternoon.

Those of us that have followed the Raiders for years consider Al Davis akin to Captain Ahab, steering the whaling ship Pequod (The Raiders Franchise) in maniacal pursuit of Moby-Dick (a Mike Shanahan type coach). What Ahab forgot was that Moby-Dick had already destroyed his previous ship, and bit his leg off. Al Davis had a great young coach, he fired him, and heâs getting ready to do this again.

Be careful Mr. Davis, if you fire Lane Kiffin, you could be creating another monster.

http://rnretaliation.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=news&action=display&thread=45

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You should be writing for a magazine lol... Al Davis is an idiot, and needs to start realising maybe he should start giving his coaches more control. Maybe he should see what's up with John Madden.

Are vocal/singing teachers any good?

Teenage Dr

Is it worth getting a vocal teacher to help me with singing. I have never sang solo infront of anyone before and i am not very good at singing but i would love it if i was much better at singing, would a vocal teacher help or are they a waste of money?

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The person that said 90% of famous artists don't work with a voice teacher is naive and doesn't know the real industry. If unrealistic American Idol has a vocal coach on hand to train pretty good singers who made it through, if TV shows like Making of the Band has a vocal coach on hand with the label, wouldn't the REAL WORLD without a camera be even more in depth as far as training? Mariah Carey's mother was her voice teacher (she was an opera singer), Whitney Houston's mother trained her (she was a professional back up singer), Usher, Beyonce, Kelly Clarkston, all of these artists had professional voice training. Most people will not record you until you've done work with one, and it shows in a performance. Unless you are some sort of screamer of grunge (your vocal career will come short doing that), if you want to be considered a professional you will work with a vocal coach in some way, shape or form. Even in the pop industry. If you want to be a theatrical or opera singer, you will train vigorously throughout your whole career working with one. So please don't listen to that advice. Even the ones who aren't considered great vocalists had voice training so they wouldn't sound like nails on a chalkboard. LOL! So don't believe that. THERE ARE NO WEBSITES OR BOOKS THAT CAN REPLACE A VOICE TEACHER. Voice teachers cater to your specific problems. Websites and books can't do that. Plus, they aren't going to give away all the info they know because of greed. They want you coming back for more.

A voice teacher is like a personal trainer, art teacher, a professor who teaches that upcoming doctor how to operate during surgery. They are the ones who take raw instruments with potential and cultivate them into great singers. I cannot tell you the worth my first voice teacher was when I first started. I was able to win competitions, get into music schools and scholarships, all kinds of things that I couldn't vocally do on my own she taught me how to do it. People often think good singers are good because they are naturally good. This isn't true. A good athlete has vigorous training, and so does a good singer. Our job as a singer is to make it look easy, so people think singing comes easy. It really doesn't. It is so much more to singing than people realize. So if you are having problems producing on your own like many of us, the only way to make it better is to hire a voice teacher.

Make sure the teacher has good credentials, and that you are making progress. If they don't have these things, find another one. There are fake voice teachers parading like they know the mechanics of voice. You'll know a good voice teachers by their fruit the first day you walk in. So call around to arts academies and private studios, do your research. Ask how much they charge, what is their experience and degree specialization. You have the right to know these things. Get a mock or starter lesson beforehand to see if you and the teacher have chemistry. I promise you a good voice teacher is NOT a waste of money. If it wasn't for my vocal coaches, I wouldn't have a career, and many of your favorite artists wouldn't have one. Go for it and you will be awestruck at the improvements just after a couple of lessons! Trust me!

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How do I clean a pinhole for a pinhole camera?

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Lyd (:

We bought this really neat DIY pinhole camera from the MoMA in New York, and while we were assembling it, my fingers accidentally touched the pinhole. We can't see ANYTHING through the pinhole now; there's spots everywhere.

How do you get fingerprints off of a highly delicate pinhole?
Well, it's a sheet with a pinhole embedded in it. (It was too tiny for me to see it, so I couldn't help touching the spot.) I don't really know how to explain it; but the directions for the P-Sharan STD 35, (the model we got), say that it is impossible to take photographs with the pinhole in the way that it is. I'm just wondering if there's some way to properly clean it.

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As someone already said here - the pinhole itsself is a tiny hole which cannot get dirty.
Possibly the foil where the hole is in can get dirty but fingerprints on the foil do not effect the picture. With bare eye you won't see much through the tiny hole anyway as it is most probably less than 1mm (0.04 inch)
It might be possible that there is some dirt covering the hole in that case I suggest that you try to simply blow it away or use some solvent on a Q-Tip if the foil is metal (lighter fluid, nail polish remover, denaturated alcohol).
Do NOT use a pin or something to poke into the hole. It will ruin the edges and most likely also widen the hole which will result in less picture quality.
Hold the foil against a light source (window) if you see a tiny point of light in the middle it should be OK.
As said before - fingerprints on the foil are no problem as the light passes only through the tiny hole.

What Can I Do With Vaseline?

Q. Hi, guys! I'm home alone today, and super bored, so I decided to clean out my medicine cabinet and the cabinet under my sink, and I just found a huge tub of Vaseline (the sensitive baby stuff, if that helps). I remembered hearing that this stuff can do tons of different beauty treatments, and DIY makeup products. I'm just wondering if finding industrial-sized petroleum jelly is the same as finding a DIY accidict's dream :D

This question dosen't need a super long intro, but here it is:
What are some awesome DIY makeup products or beauty treatments you can do with Vaseline/Petroleum Jelly?

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1. Put a coat on your eyelashes before you go to bed. Lots of people swear by this â and say it will make your lashes grow longer and thicker over time.

2. Put a coat of Vaseline on your feet at night, cover them with socks and wake up to softer feet â every day!

3. Put Vaseline on your elbows every day â they will stay soft!

4. Put Vaseline on your cuticles several times a day for softer and better looking cuticles every day.

5. Put Vaseline on chapped lips

6. Use Vaseline as lip gloss

7. Mix a little Vaseline with a little Kool-Aid powder and make a colored and flavored lip gloss!

8. Melt Vaseline and one chocolate chip in the microwave, mix and let resolidify for chocolate lip gloss!

9. Maintains perfume scent longer when applied at perfume points before spritzing the perfume.

10. Can be used as a moisturizer for acne sufferers (it is a misconception that it clogs pores)

11. Moisturizes severe dry skin

12. Use Vaseline on your knees to prevent that dry, ashy look

13. Mix with sea salts to make a scrub!

14. Applying Vaseline on your teeth prevents lips from sticking to teeth for celebrities and contestants in beauty pageants who smile a lot

15. Applied on teeth before applying lipstick prevents lipstick from sticking on them

16. Massage, baby!

17. Warmed up can be used as a night cream

18. Makeup remover

19. Protects skin exposed to adverse weather

20. Applied under eye shadow it can create a shiny effect

21. Applied on cheeks for a dewy look

22. Can be used to smooth and soothe skin after shaving

23. Used in manicures under cuticles

24. Gets rid of dry skin lines which can arise from washing

25. Lubricates ear lobes and helps to make earring insertion easy and painless

26. Keeps fingernails pliable and resilient

27. Use with your lipstick to create a cream blusher for your cheeks

28. Helps to ease off stuck on rings

29. Tames unruly eyebrows

30. Defines eyelashes and leaves them with a glossy and waterproof look

31. Conditions scalp pre-shampooing

32. Can help prevent chaffing

33. Aids with healing after cosmetic surgery procedures

34. Reduces scaling and itching associated with dandruff

35. Theraputic when applied to lesions caused by poison ivy

36. Can help improve condition of those with atopic eczema

37. Helps heal and protect new tattoos

38. Can protect against harmful hair dyeing, perming and straightening chemicals when used as a mask around the hairline

39. Use a tiny dab to put a quick shine on your shoes and bags

40. Smear a tiny bit on your hands and scrunch through your hair for a choppy look

41. Use just a touch on the ends of your hair to hide dry and split ends

42. Remove makeup stains from clothing

43. Rub Vaseline on the neck of your nail polish bottles and they wonât get stuck to the caps

44. Make your week old nail polish look new again â rub a small dab over the polish.

45. Use a touch of Vaseline mixed with powder eyeshadow pigment to make new colors, or a more solid eyeshadow that wonât get all over your face when you put it on.

46. Stretch your favorite lotion by mixing it with Vaseline.

47. Put Vaseline on your lips, leave it a few minutes, then scrub your lips with a toothbrush to exfoliate and leave them SO smooth

48. Remove false eyelash glue from your lash line

49. Apply a small amount on dry spots on your body before fake tanning lotions are applied, and prevent uneven tanning!

50. Generously apply Vaseline all over before taking flights to combat associated dryness

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What are the 10 principles of the Martial Arts?

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cul8rhote

Please give me the 10 principles of the martial arts and a description of each (what is it)./ I know one is create a b ase but thats it. I want to better understand the Martial Arts and how to improve my skills. Tx for any answers.
as In Wally Jay's book of the 10 principles.

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Well here is the DoJo Rules Shito Ryu (my style) Karate

1. Treat everyone with courtesy.

2. Karate-ka (students) will bow when entering and before leaving the dojo.

3. Karate-ka will maintain a serious attitude at all times. No profanity or loud talking in the dojo.

4. Do not criticize other karate-ka.

5. No rings, watches or other jewellery may be worn during class.

6. All karate-ka will comply with the dojo health rules. Personal hygiene (cleanliness) is essential. Finger and toe nails should be clipped short.

7. All karate-ka must wear a clean white karate-gi (no rips, holes or tears) and a karate belt of grade tied securely around the waist at all times.

8. All karate-ka must wear the proper crests on their karate-gi.

9. Higher belts should aid lower belts in their training. Lower belts should follow the instructions of higher belts in the dojo.

10. Karate-ka will attend at least two classes weekly at the times designated for their instruction.

11. There will be no sparring without the express permission of the Sensei.

12. Smoking, drinking or eating is not permitted during the classes.

13. Under no circumstances will any form of Shito-kai Karate be taught be any Shito-kai member to any non-member.

14. Shito-kai karate-ka will behave at all times as ladies and gentlemen both inside and outside the dojo.

15.No Shito-kai karate-ka will provoke violence outside the dojo or allow themselves to be provoked into violence, under pain of expulsion from the martial art of Shito-kai Karate-do for life.

What is the easiest way to hang curtains on a diamond shaped window?

stcroixalt

Maybe diamond isn't the best word...my mind is drawing a blank...basically a square rotated so the points are at the top and bottom. I'm NOT a sewer, and I have cut fabric and used my glue gun to make seams at the edges--now I'm not sure of how to hang it besides using penny nails to attach the fabric to each corner? I'd prefer a way to hang it so I can open it half way or partially to let sun in...
Note: The window is in a rental home, and I won't be here for much more than 6 mos. to 1 year, so custom made is out of the question. And the only reason i want to cover it occasionally is that it is between my bedroom and bathroom and i tend to walk by alot in the nude, and well, i'm not into exhibitionism.... :)

Answer
This is such a FANTASTIC window why would you want to cover it up???

If I were you and had this gorgeous piece of art in my home, I would measure the square, then go to a custom iron shop or maybe a stained glass shop and have either a custom stained glass piece that can be inserted into your window to filter the light (maybe your initials or favorite animal, something personal) or, maybe a custom scrollwork rot iron piece.

Then, once you filter the light, I take your fabric and fold it in half. At the center, grab hold of the fabric (like your choking something), put a hair elastic around it. Then floof the top part of the pony to resemble a bow. Then tack your bow above the top point. Tack a nail or something non noticeable to the two side points and let the fabric just drape over the sides.

:)

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How do i do water nail art on my real nails without it sticking to my whole finger?

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Kristie I

I want to do water nail art on my nails. But when i stick my finger in the water the polish sticks to my whole finger.

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There's no way to avoid getting some of the polish onto your finger. You just have to be ready with a cotton pad/ball soaked in polish remover to clean up your finger.

So, as soon as you remove your finger from the water, start cleaning. Don't let it dry, or it'll be a nightmare to remove.

You can also try marbling (I assume you're trying to water marble) just as easily with a dotting tool. It's a mess-free alternative with similar affects.

1. Pick your base color, and how ever many other colors you'd like to marble with. I usually choose a bright color for a base, and then a darker color (in the same color family) and white.
2. Apply a generous coat of your base color, it's better to work with colors that have good pigmentation, sheer polishes will not give you the desired effect.
3. Immediately drop 1-2 drops of each marble color onto the nail.
4. Take your dotting tool and make figure 8's, or whatever other marbling pattern you'd like to make.
5. Tap your finger on a flat surface to ensure the nail polish lies flat (good quality nail polish will even itself out) and there are no air bubbles.

You can find a dotting tool at most beauty supply stores, nail art suppliers online (8ty8beauty.com, Head2toebeauty.com), ebay, etc.

Hope this helps!

How do I take care of my Nail Art Brushes Properly?

Miss N e k

I'v been using nail art brushes for a while now and I just got a really nice brush set with lots of small fine tipped brushes, my problem with them is no matter how carefull I am about cleaning them and storing them little hairs on my brushes will get pulled and tugged and not be together the tip, so when I use them I will get small lines of single hairs having polish on them. So any good tips in nail brush care? :]

Answer
Ooh, nail art brushes are super delicate. Here's a trick you can try:

1. Nail art is done with nail polish, of course, and nail polish will only break down in nail polish remover. So put about a centimeter's height of nail polish remover in a clean glass (not plastic cup, the acetone may dissolve it).

2. Get ahold of some clothespins. You'll need two for each brush.

3. Dip the tip of the brush in the glass so that the entire brush head is submerged but not touching the bottom of the glass (you want to preserve that fine tip). Put more remover in if necessary.

4. Use two clothespins to keep the brush at this height. They may tip the brush at an angle, but as long as it's submerged and not pressed against the bottom of the glass, that's all you need.

5. Check back periodically to see if the polish has loosened. Gently try to remove as much as possible. If any stubborn polish remains, put the brush back in.

Of course, this really only works if you don't use plastic or synthetic brushes, since the acetone can damage them.

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What are the current fashion trends, especially in accessories?

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Tiffany

Growing up I wasn't allowed to adopt the trends of the time for various reasons (religious beliefs, mostly, as my parents were under the impression that I was a boy and crossing the gender line was forbidden) and I missed out on some cute ones. Scrunchies, babydoll dresses, denim skirts were big in my neck of the woods for a while, hot loops, the list goes on.

Now that I'm on my own I'm a bit of a fashion bug. However, adopting the fashions I missed out on would make me stick out (more than I already do) since the ones I liked at the time were primarily teenager things or they're so far out of favor now that you can't even get them anymore (I haven't seen scrunchies in stores in years) but I don't really see any discernible trends these days.

The 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s all had apparent trends. You can recognize the era a photograph was taken in because of the style of dress and the accessories they were sporting. But today it seems to be all jeans and t shirts, which I tend to wear a lot but I'm looking for something distinctly feminine, and sun dresses, which seem to have been common since at least the 1940s.

I don't see much in the way of accessories, either. Scrunchies, butterfly clips, hot loops, those were seen all over the place in the 90s. Today the only thing I see is girls dying their hair unnatural colors, which isn't really an option for an adult (especially since I have to rely on a wig that can't be dyed), and sparkly nail polish.

I don't want to sit out any more cute trends and fads but I'm not really seeing any today. Seems everyone's going plain or dressing androgynous. Is there something I'm just not noticing?

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One of the beautiful things about fashion is that it's a way to express yourself and who you are. While you should try and keep up with the trends, (you don't want to look outdated) put your own spin on things and try to be unique. Some specific Spring/Summer 2013 trends are:
-Monochrome: a minimalist trend featured in Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Roland Mouret.
-GM Flowers: "chemically enhanced flowers" like plastic roses at Holly Fulton, pop art daisies at Prada, and gemstone gerberas at Moschino.
-Aqua Fresh: one colour in many different shades, from cobalt at Etro to cornflower at Chalayan and aquamarine at Zac Posen.
-Clever Prints: Let your clothes do the talking-foreign postage stamps at Mary Katrantzou, Sicilian folklore at Dolce & Gabbana and colourful exaggerated leopard print at Kenzo
-Swinging Fringing: It's all about the shimmy detailing, from glitzy metallic fringing at Versace to leather at Rodarte, silk at Nina Ricci and raffia at Donna Karan.
-Gruffles Flamenco Forte: All sultry curves at Balenciaga, Gucci and Marni.
-Geometry: It's time to go back to geometry class. Thankfully fashion is much more exciting with jumbo checks at Marc Jacobs and super even stripes at Moschino.
-Geisha Delisha: Prada, Hermes, Etro and Emporio Armani all looked Eastwards for inspiration.
-Sixties Super Graphic: Bold primary colours and pop-art prints spliced together
^^occasionally those times will come back with a more modern twist to them
Hope I helped!

How do you cut the neck of a shirt for an 80s look?

kelly o

I have a white t-shirt and I would like to add an 80s look to it, with either a cut neck or a v-neck.

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Cut the t-shirt from 2 inches at the shoulder to the other side, like a boat neck cut.

make sure you cut two inches from the shoulder seam.
It should look something like a banana cut. you still want a little to sit on the shoulder so it slips off a little, but not too much cause you dont want it looking too stretched out.

80's look.. ha that's so funny, this just we used to do in high school is fashionable again, now I wish I kept all my , joan jett, billy idol and duran duran rock buttons we used to pin all over levi's jackets! Black rubber bracelets and neon nail polish and accessories. (save the neon stuff - don't go there! it didn't look good then and it won't look good now) Too funny!

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How much money do you spend on beauty products?

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hplss.rmnt

How much money do you spend on beauty products? Like make up, skin cleansers, lotions, nail polish? What do you think you spend the most on?
How much do you spend each month?

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lets see.
on makeup- i don't usually spend too much on this. just like 6-10 dollars on things like blush, eyeshadow, foundation etc etc. i'll spend like 15-30 dollars on lip gloss though because i buy it from sephora or chanel.

skin cleansers- i'll usually spend about 10-20. i get the neutrogena acne stress relief or one from sephora.

lotions- i always get lotion from bath and body works. i love that store. so i spend about 7+ dollars on a bottle about...

nail polish- sometimes i go to a local drug store and buy one for like 1-5 dollars. like a cheapy polish. and if i really want a good color, i'll buy the chanel polishes for about 20 dollars.

i think i spend the most money on lip glosses. i would have to say it is my favorite item. but i also get stuff from benefit cosmetics. they have little kits that have a little of everything in it. like one kit is "big beautiful eyes" and another has eye shadows, lumination, and lip gloss. those are all about 30 dollars.

good question!
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oh and i spend about 75 each month every month.
im only 14 so i dont really need that much makeup. i like the natural look too.

Where Can I Get Cheap But Good Quality Nail Polish Online?

Jada Knigh

Well i just started wanting to paint my nails but i don't have a lot and i wanted to know where i can get good polish and materials like the dotting tool ex and it needs to be cheap because my moms bills are like 1000 dollars each month and the car payment ex so please list some places i can get cheat but good quality nail polish and tools.

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I have never used a Kleancolor nail polish, but I've seen great reviews for their lot of 48 nail polishes for like $50 on Amazon.

As for the ones I've tried that I know without a doubt are quality, I stick with Essie, OPI, Orly, and China Glaze. I love Orly for French manicures, OPI for elegance, China Glaze for fun and unique colors, and Essie for my beiges and cute pinks. If you have $50 to spend, I'd recommend one of the lots on eBay for a bunch of Essie polishes in an array of shades.

If you are looking for most budget-conscious option, here's how I would do it:

Polishes: Browse around YouTube for styles you like and mark them. The people on the videos usually tell you which brand/color they are using. Don't look for these in stores, try to find them on eBay or Amazon. You save a good 20% - 80% finding that polish online and getting it shipped to you as opposed to buying one in a beauty store. Find specific quality colors rather than buying a lot and then not using most of them.
Dotting Tools - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Y6F4WO/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nail Brushes - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006L1DNWY/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Base Coat - This one is going to be a bit pricy, but even with the best materials and talent, there is only so much an artist can do on a poor canvas. You'll want to use Nail Envy to strengthen and prepare your nails as your base coat. If you buy in stores, it runs $17. On Amazon, like $9.
Glue - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008F7ZEHE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Accessories: Amazon. You won't believe how cheap nail tape, jewels, nail bows, flocking powder, caviar beads, etc. are there!

As another note, I recommend Essie's Matte About You. It essentially doubles every polish you have because put over a shiny polish, it makes it a matte polish. Much better than buying an actual matte polish.

Never buy a cracking polish. Cracking effects can be created using nail tools. Buying a regular nail polish and creating the cracks takes more time, but lets you double the use of each polish you buy.

A base coat is super important because nail polish (especially reds) can dye your nails without it. Then, going from a bright red to a French manicure will be impossible.

Also, white is an absolutely essential color. It makes whatever colors you put on top of it brighter, and you can use fewer coats to get great coverage with the lighter ones. Fewer coats means using less nail polish in the long run and saving money.

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Does anybody know a website where I can buy nail polish for a cheap price?

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Q. Does anybody know where i can buy nail polish really cheap online? I really want to know. Thanks!

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Try Amazon. More than 10 000 nail polish :-) Check this link:

What can I use to organize my nail polishes?

V the Fina

I have about 20 nail polishes (and intend to collect more!) ranging from OPI, Essie, China Glaze, etc. In essence, different size bottles. Where can I get a nail polish organizer, or what containers have you used to organize your nail polishes? Ideally, I would like the nail polishes to stand upright.

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Oh wow, I love collecting nail polish too! I have all sorts of colors including turquoise and what i call 'highlighter yellow' hahaha.

You can opt to get this one:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000E1VQT/ref=asc_df_B0000E1VQT748811?smid=A2TBDGJEUH5S52&tag=dealt184dealt&linkCode=asn

There's an entire discussion thread about it here:
http://www.alllacqueredup.com/2009/02/fanatic-feedback-storage-solutions.html?showComment=1235864520000

As always, store away from direct sunlight! And shake the bottles every so often so that they wont dry up~

Hope this helps! :)

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How long can you keep your make-up?

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stefanieba

Eye liners-Blush-Eye Shadow-Lipstick and Nail polish.

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If you look at the label in your make-up, there should be a small drawing of a pot and inside it there is a number written followed by an M. This shows how long the make-up should be kept after opening in months. For example my powder foundation say 24M so since I first opened it, I should use it for 24 months before throwing it out.

Wondering what this symbol means...?

80smusicfa

On the back of a bottle of Nicole by O.P.I. nail polish, there are 3 symbols, a recycle symbol, a flammable symbol, and the third one looks like an open can with 24m on it and I was wondering what that meant. Anybody know?
The bottle says 15ml-0.5 fl oze on the front, so it is not a measurement...

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Yup!! It's called a PAO. Read up about it here:
http://sugarmedic88.blogspot.com/2011/04/does-nail-polish-expire.html

It has significance when it comes to other cosmetics, but not really at all when it comes to nail polish.

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How do I get longer nails fast?

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Sorrel

I have okay length nails but I want them to b a bit longer so i can do nail art and different designs on them that you cant do with short nails. every timee I have them the length I want, they just break even if I use top or base coats before I paint them or if I use moisturizer for my hands which is meant to help keep nails strong. I was looking on youtube and I saw a video saying that if you put water olive oil and salt in a bowl and mix it together and leave your hands in it for a hour or longer, your mails will grow. Does anyone know if this is true or not? Thank you :)

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hi there,
There is no quick ways to grow your nails im afraid. I may take a while but it will be worth it.
What i would recommend would be to apply a cuticle oil at least twice daily and then use a strengthening type of nail polish to support them through growth.

yes you can use olive oil if you dont have cuticle oil.
also dont leave your hands in water for prolonged periods of time without wearing gloves.
after a few weeks you will notice your nails will be a lot stronger and will not break as much.

Good Luck!

also if you check out my blog you will see you dont need super long nails for nail art :) lifeinlacquer.blogspot.com

I have really short bitten nails and I would like to do nail art...What should I do?

Ton

I really really short nails and I want them to look pretty. So I thought maybe some simple nail art would help...
*I have

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I would say to file them down and start over. Let them grow for a while.

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What do you use when stamping with Bundle Monster?

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Jazzy

Hi There! I currently decided I wanted to buy some new bundle monster image plates for nail art. If you don't know what bundle monster is then well it's like Konad. I was wondering if there was a specific brand of Nail Polish you need to use for the image polish. If you could list some brands that would be helpful or even some websites that carry the answer!

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I have a lot of OPI cream colors that work really well. The general rule is - if the polish covers your nail in one coat, it will be good for stamping. That just means that the polish is well-pigmented and will act most like the special polishes. Opaques and glitters do not get the job done.
You really do need to experiment with what polishes you have to determine if they work.

Search older yahoo answers for a really long list of stampable polishes.


The most readily available polishes that work for stamping are Sally Hansen Insta-Dri. Their polishes are marketed to cover in just one coat, and most of them do, so they are good for stamping.

Milani nail art in electric pink

Revlon Dark pleasures

Klean color nail lacquer (all of them except the glitter ones, the neons stamp perfectly!) (example: Neon green and Beach Blue)

NYC Nail Glossies
NYC Matte for abstract stamping

WetNwild (thick but only stamped 50% of the time for me..) Rectangular bottles, the Round bottles did not stamp at all

Sally Hansen Xtreme wear (some work some dont, the sheer watery ones dont work, but Gunmetal and Emerald city did work)

Sinful colors (pretty much all of them stamped except the glitter and super sheer ones)

Wild N Crazy (every one i stamped worked)

Midie (every one i tried worked except the glitter ones)

Jordana Polish (all of them except the glitter stamped)

Nicka K (NK) they come out pale compared to how they look in the bottle but stamp beautifully

WetNWild Crystallic Brilliance in Plum Crystal (dont own any others but this one worked)

ELF Nail Polish (some coral color, the only one i own but it worked)

Splash Nail Polish in French Chocolate (only one i own, stamped perfectly!)

Jordana Art Deco (some of them dont work, the ones i own with glitter did not..but the black and white do, will try other colors eventually

Where Can I Buy Japanese 3D Nails in NYC?

Morning mu

I really love Japanese 3D Nail Art and I want to buy some while im in New York. I found some places to get them done but I'd rather buy them and do it myself! And not to expensive. To get them done will cost around 30-50 dollars. I just want to buy some. And if you know any other Japanese Fashion, or Beauty Stores Id love to know! Please Answer Soon! THANK YOU!

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They usually have some but it's a website. Not sure if you mind shopping online.

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Nail polish is constantly chipping off my nails, the same day I do them! Are my nails unhealthy?

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Q. I've used a few different kinds. OPI works best, but I've been wanting to use Nina Ultra Pro nail polish, but it peels right off! Am I doing something wrong, or are my nails just unhealthy?

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Some people have too much natural oil in their nails for polish. Make sure your nails are dry, go over them with alcohol dabbed on cotton first. Use a really good base coat, one that has an adhesive formula ( can't think of name). If there is a Sally's Beuty Supply near you, ask. Then use 2 coat of polish, letting each one dry, then apply a good top coat, reapply top coat every day or so. Good luck

What are some really good nail polish and where can I buy them?

Alyssa

I have these really bad nail polish that when it dries, I can still see some spots of my nails on it. Can anyone name any brands that actually look pretty and can stay on for some time? Thanks! :)

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I expect people will be pouring info onto you about how great OPI nail polishes are. They are great to be honest. But if you don't want to spend lots of money on buying nail polishes, I would suggest you to try drug store nail polish brand like Sally Hansen for example. The Hard as Nails series has a great range of colour and stays on with no chipping for at least a week or two. They are quite cheap and I think you should give it a try.

Hope this helps :)

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How to ask my mom to start wearing make up?

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Brianna

I want to start wearing makeup. I don't know what to say though because up until recently I always said makeup was stupid and made you look unnatural but now I know you can use it enchance features instead of hide them. I think if I ask her it would be awkward. Other things I've asked for are really awkward even when it shouldn't be. It was awkward for no reason when I asked if I could dye my hair and shave my legs and even soap designed for your face instead of regular soap. I don't know how I'm supposed to wear it without asking. I don't have access to makeup except her old makeup which is tested on animals and I only use cruelty free products. Currently I wear lipgloss sometimes but I don't count that as makeup. I tried hinting at it by pointing out some cruelty free makeup brands like elf, nyx, and wet n wild but she thought i only wanted nail polish from them. She doesn't wear makeup everyday and when she does it doesn't look very good (not to be mean but she applies it wrong so I don't think she would be helpful at teaching me) So how should I ask to wear makeup.
Also what kind of makeup do you think I should wear? I'm 13 and have dark brown hair that I dyed auburn, long (black) eyelashes, full lips, and it looks like I'm wearing blush naturally. I think tinted mosturizer, concealer for spots, and eyeliner would be good. I don't know if eyeliner would be ok to start but I feel like eyeliner would be good. And I've used crayola colored pencils dipped in hot water to soften it (yes Im that desperate lol) and a thin line of black at my lash line looks more natural than brown because it blends into my eyelashes.
Sorry it's so long and thanks for answering
@kelsey after reading your answer i realized that those also apply to me. In 4th grade I really wanted boots instead of sneakers and I was embarrassed to ask for them. I didn't even ask to pluck my eyebrows so i have to be careful that it looks almost the same as before. And I still pretend I don't have crushes. Literally a few hours ago my mom asked if I had crushes and I said no. That means your a lot like me and the tips should be helpful.
Today I went on eyeslipsface.com and pointed out there is a huge sale on brushes (trying to hint that I want makeup) and she said i don't need makeup brushes. I don't know how else to try to hint that I want makeup.

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Wow! You sound EXACTLY like me! When I was younger I was afraid to tell my mom that I:

1. Wanted to shave my legs (even though I was the only girl in my class with ape legs)
2. Wanted to pluck my eyebrows
3. Wanted to try wearing new types of clothes
4. Liked boys... (Sounds weird, but yeah, I pretended to have no crushes on guys for years)
5. Wanted to wear makeup

I too always complained about the injustices of makeup and how it is a waste of time and makes you look "ugly" or whatever. When I started high school, I realized the same thing you did... that it is just used to accentuate your features. But because of my years of being anti-makeup...it was awkward to talk to my mom about it.

I started off with just wearing concealer... if you have acne, or something to cover up, this might actually come in handy. You can tell your mom that you feel embarrassed about it, and you want to cover it up. She will then probably get the hint, and take you out shopping for some foundation, BB cream, or concealer.

The eye makeup was tougher for me. While shopping for makeup for your skin, you could point out those brands again, and maybe look for a sale or discount on eyeliner, mascara, etc. Keep hinting at these things, and eventually your mom will realize that you want to wear makeup.

Sorry I don't have many specific tips for you, but I just wanted to let you know that your embarrassment is completely normal! I used to think I was such a weirdo for being afraid to talk to my mom about stuff like this... but eventually, I became comfortable talking to her about anything and everything. If your mom is like mine, she will get the hint and support your new look. :)

Just remember, start small and sublte with makeup... The older and more experienced you get, the easier it will be for you to switch about your look and experiment with new things :)

Good luck! :)

Why does my nail polish only last about 12 hours?

Dorothy Si

For some odd reason, nail polish doesn't stick to my nails for very long. No matter the brand or color, the polish starts to chip after about 12 hours. I've tried applying various brands of a top coat and no top coat at all. My results are about the same. What can I do to get the nail polish to last longer?

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one topcoat "SECHE VITE"...unlike most top coats which dry from the top down, this drys from THE BOTTOM UP. It wills eal 3 coats of polish into the nail plate. Working in the industry I saw every kind of top coat promise through out the years. This was presented to me in 1999, cost about 7.50 which I felt was outrageous. The rep gave me one to try, because I had extremely long natural nails...normally had to use 1/2 bottle of OPI polish to cover them...OMG this worked incrediably. And my polish lasted chip free for at least 2 weeks. I have turned all of my friends onto it also...MY BFF went to Hawaii last year for two weeks and had a pedicure for 55$ Before she went, and she used the SECHE VITE topcoat......even with the sand, surf etc...not one nick in 2 weeks...during the summer this should be the ONLY top coat...your pedicures will last so much longer..and I pay 30$ a month for one pedicure so its nice that the polish job lasts so long.

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What color should I paint my nails for prom?

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unwntpx

I'm wearing a royal blue dress with gold jewelry, what color should my nails be?

I don't really like french tips or anything like that

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if you want your nails to match then do a blue color with gold designs..im a big fan of japanese nail art..

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=6jhjjc&s=5

http://nevertoomuchglitter.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/blue-reef.jpg

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Any ideas on how to make your own inexpensive wall decorations?

Tiffany N

i am on a tight buget but have nothing on my walls, i have repainted everything but it is missing wall art... any ideas on how to make things that look good for them?

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Buy some frames w/glass of the size art that you want. Buy coordinating fabric/wallpaper and insert behind glass. If you can only find plain colored cloth that you like, but want a patter, buy some stencils, fabric paint, and paint in the pattern you want. If you don't want the glass, just wrap the fabric/wallpaper around the glass and insert into the frame (unless the glass is fitted and/or fabric is thick, it'll be fine). You can also just wrap the cloth/wallpaper around the frame like a Christmas present and just hang it like that.

If you want some sculptural art pieces, simply pick an item you can hang, get a bunch of them, paint them all the same color, and hang artistically. You can make real works of art like this -- it doesn't have to be that abstract. Just for an example: I once took Post-It notes, spray- painted them a shiny copper and silver (some of them both) and then constructed a couple of circling Koi fish. I used thumbtacks to hold them to a large piece of cardboard I had painted blue (edged in black), used the painted notes as scales and cutting to get the edges distinct.
You can also get a bunch of small boxes (jewelry, checks, mailing), paint them in a scheme (all pewter or blue and chocolate or yellow and green), and hang them on the wall -- if they're all cardboard, you can easily make holes in the backs for nails. Having them at several angles can be a fun look. But, if you want them level, then get some picture-hanging wire, poke a hole on each side of the back, run the wire through a little tight so that you can pull it about 1-2 inches up from level with the holes (do leave excess inside the box in case it is too tight). For a sleeker look, wrap them in wrapping paper first (not metallic or plastic).

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