tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64693161110580235692013-05-21T23:08:54.824-05:00Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05811074174762857958noreply@blogger.comBlogger80814blogspot/concreteandnailpolishhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotationtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469316111058023569.post-52372098485612630512013-05-17T00:44:00.001-05:002013-05-17T00:44:46.762-05:002013-05-17T00:44:46.762-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oGTd2Ra69iM/UZW_pYBePwI/AAAAAAAAJLg/o4jMa6Vx3cI/s1600/Zoya-Amy-+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oGTd2Ra69iM/UZW_pYBePwI/AAAAAAAAJLg/o4jMa6Vx3cI/s640/Zoya-Amy-+(1).jpg" width="490" /></a></div> <div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> Zoya Amy is from the <a href="http://www.zoya.com/content/38/category/Irresistible_Collection.html" target="_blank">Summer 2013 Irresistible</a> collection.<img border="0" height="376" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0ANp29oLOCo/UVnNol9_EGI/AAAAAAAAMGI/t3RbSGTZWqc/s640/ZP_SUMMER_IRRESISITIBLE_GROUP_1_SM+RGB.jpg" width="640" /></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> Zoya Amy is a an amazing fiery orange metallic foil that covers in two coats. The formula is almost velvety &amp; goes on very nicely. Amy is extremely eye catching; it almost seems to glow! Shown here with no top coat since I find foils don't seem to need them. It also dries quickly &amp; is easily removed. Great polish!<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eG_g5jGlnrQ/UZXChMzIH5I/AAAAAAAAJL8/CdY6-PNNHok/s1600/Zoya-Amy-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eG_g5jGlnrQ/UZXChMzIH5I/AAAAAAAAJL8/CdY6-PNNHok/s400/Zoya-Amy-.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mmALEwgBxS0/UZXBnj2kZTI/AAAAAAAAJLw/H_2qqqmZb6A/s1600/Zoya-Amy-+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mmALEwgBxS0/UZXBnj2kZTI/AAAAAAAAJLw/H_2qqqmZb6A/s640/Zoya-Amy-+(2).jpg" width="480" /></a></div> Thanks for reading!<br /> April<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">All opinions are my own &amp; were not influenced by Zoya!</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">For more information you can read </span><a href="http://concreteandnailpolish.blogspot.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="font-style: italic;">my disclosure policy</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/concreteandnailpolish/~4/yKJcanFFav0" height="1" width="1"/>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05811074174762857958noreply@blogger.com0http://concreteandnailpolish.blogspot.com/2013/05/zoya-amy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469316111058023569.post-22406659108790657662013-05-15T18:19:00.000-05:002013-05-16T23:32:52.932-05:002013-05-16T23:32:52.932-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qOPqpTQRcj8/UZQRJkEhxKI/AAAAAAAAJKo/FH6RRC0Q2Xk/s1600/The-Shining-Nail-Art+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qOPqpTQRcj8/UZQRJkEhxKI/AAAAAAAAJKo/FH6RRC0Q2Xk/s640/The-Shining-Nail-Art+003.jpg" width="568" /></a></div> My sister Ashley decided to do some ambitious nail art for the opening of <a href="http://www.room237movie.com/" target="_blank">Room 237</a> a documentary which explores numerous theories about Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” and its hidden meanings.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://blurppy.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/1aroom237smaller2.jpg?w=640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9146" height="640" src="http://blurppy.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/1aroom237smaller2.jpg?w=640" title="1aroom237smaller2" width="430" /></a></div> <br /> She started with a base of <a href="http://concreteandnailpolish.blogspot.com/2009/08/zoya-swatches.html" target="_blank">Zoya Dea</a> then carefully drew the orange pattern with a Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in Orange. Finally she added the red dots using <a href="http://concreteandnailpolish.blogspot.com/2010/08/few-zoya-reds-from-wicked-wonderful.html" target="_blank">Zoya Kristi</a>. I'm blown away by this manicure! She is so much more patient than I am. Fantastic idea &amp; excellent execution!<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RpD62wSRgR4/UZQS81K3eQI/AAAAAAAAJK4/FUoO2yjyAlc/s1600/The-Shining-Nail-Art+008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RpD62wSRgR4/UZQS81K3eQI/AAAAAAAAJK4/FUoO2yjyAlc/s400/The-Shining-Nail-Art+008.jpg" width="285" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBuX8kSVM1U/UZQTRzv_D4I/AAAAAAAAJLA/_VTUQl4sj78/s1600/The-Shining-Nail-Art+011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBuX8kSVM1U/UZQTRzv_D4I/AAAAAAAAJLA/_VTUQl4sj78/s400/The-Shining-Nail-Art+011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &nbsp;<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5suKAWJvHjU/UZQTb4WlpOI/AAAAAAAAJLI/XFxI58c2cbg/s1600/The-Shining-Nail-Art+018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5suKAWJvHjU/UZQTb4WlpOI/AAAAAAAAJLI/XFxI58c2cbg/s640/The-Shining-Nail-Art+018.jpg" width="480" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pR-f8robtO8/UZQTmIkkM4I/AAAAAAAAJLQ/wQM6k--Mmzk/s1600/The-Shining-Nail-Art+036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pR-f8robtO8/UZQTmIkkM4I/AAAAAAAAJLQ/wQM6k--Mmzk/s640/The-Shining-Nail-Art+036.jpg" width="494" /></a></div> Here are some fun The Shining related links!<br /> <ul> <li>An <a href="http://badassdigest.com/2011/07/26/the-impossible-layout-of-the-shinings-overlook-hotel-kubrick-wanted-to-mess/" target="_blank">extensive, incredible video examination</a> of the mind-blowing sets of THE SHINING. </li> <li>A <a href="http://shop.casualco.com/product/the-weir-overlook-special-edition" target="_blank">truly adorable winter cap</a> inspired by the same pattern that Ashley used.</li> <li><a href="http://www.slashfilm.com/cool-stuff-the-shining-cuckoo-clock/" target="_blank">The Shining cuckoo clock</a>! Brilliant!</li> <li><a href="http://www.slashfilm.com/the-shining-street-art/" target="_blank">Street Art!</a></li> <li>Spectacular <a href="http://cromeyellow.com/?p=20346" target="_blank">The Shining cake</a>. I love cake!</li> <li><a href="http://frodesignco.com/chud-salutes/" target="_blank">Excellent poster art</a> available now.</li> <li>Fun <a href="http://blurppy.com/2012/01/04/fan-made-posters-for-stephen-kings-the-shining/" target="_blank">fan posters</a>!</li> </ul> <br /> Thanks for reading!<br /> April<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/concreteandnailpolish/~4/_nBa9z8KnxU" height="1" width="1"/>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05811074174762857958noreply@blogger.com2http://concreteandnailpolish.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-shining-nail-art.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469316111058023569.post-81911200464497674352013-05-14T15:44:00.000-05:002013-05-16T23:34:07.131-05:002013-05-16T23:34:07.131-05:00<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #888888; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b style="font-weight: normal;">Shabby Apple is an online dress boutique that specializes in <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-1531-one-for-my-baby.aspx" target="_blank">vintage and retro dresses</a><span style="font-size: 14px;">. I've always loved dresses; I'm 6 feet tall &amp; until very recently it's always been rather difficult to find pants &amp; jeans long enough to fit me. I especially love <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-1620-beachcomber.aspx" target="_blank">dresses with pockets</a> I could live in something like the <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-1619-highland-light.aspx" target="_blank">one pictured below</a> all summer!</span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Close this window" border="0" height="640" name="Image1" src="http://www.shabbyapple.com/images/product/large/1619_1_.jpg" width="384" /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I keep finding myself drawn to navy this spring &amp; I can think of dozens of shoe &amp; accessory options for this lovely <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-188-anchors-away.aspx" target="_blank">navy dress with front patch pockets</a>. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/images/product/large/188_1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Close this window" border="0" height="640" name="Image1" src="http://www.shabbyapple.com/images/product/large/188_1_.jpg" width="384" /></a></div> One lucky U.S. reader will win a $50 gift card.PLEASE READ ALL OF THE RULES BEFORE ENTERING.<br /> <ul> <li>This giveaway is open to readers with a U.S. Shipping address only!</li> <li>This giveaway starts today, May 14th, and will end May 23rd at 12:00Am Central Time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>I will select the winner with rafflecopter and notify the winner by email on May 24th.</li> <li>The winner will have 48 hours to respond. If the winner doesn't reply within 48 hours, that winner will forfeit the prize and an alternate winner will be selected.</li> </ul> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a class="rafl" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/89c42d2/" id="rc-89c42d2" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a></div> <script src="//d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net/embed/rafl/cptr.js"></script><br /> <script src="//d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net/embed/rafl/cptr.js"></script><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: 85%; font-style: italic;">I did not receive any compensation for this giveaway in the form of product or payment of any kind. I just love love having giveaways for my readers!</span>Thanks for reading!</div> April<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/concreteandnailpolish/~4/j-69AAYR7uk" height="1" width="1"/>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05811074174762857958noreply@blogger.com22http://concreteandnailpolish.blogspot.com/2013/05/shabby-apple-giveaway.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469316111058023569.post-90423750074445636572013-05-08T00:09:00.000-05:002013-05-08T00:09:04.735-05:002013-05-08T00:09:04.735-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EnJTXpqgQ1U/UYnYISyFluI/AAAAAAAAJHU/5uOKsE7475o/s1600/Zoya-Beatrix-Zoya-London-Nail-Art-Texture+010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EnJTXpqgQ1U/UYnYISyFluI/AAAAAAAAJHU/5uOKsE7475o/s640/Zoya-Beatrix-Zoya-London-Nail-Art-Texture+010.jpg" width="506" /></a></div> Orange paired grey is one of my favorite color combinations. I started with <a href="http://concreteandnailpolish.blogspot.com/2013/05/zoya-beatrix.html" target="_blank">Zoya Beatrix</a> &amp; then added a swooping french tip in <a href="http://concreteandnailpolish.blogspot.com/2013/04/zoya-london.html" target="_blank">Zoya London</a>. Easy enough to do on both hands!<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &nbsp;<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfZeVBqJl_E/UYnYv7xinJI/AAAAAAAAJHc/MXqgHqLeWS4/s1600/Zoya-Beatrix-Zoya-London-Nail-Art-Texture+012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfZeVBqJl_E/UYnYv7xinJI/AAAAAAAAJHc/MXqgHqLeWS4/s400/Zoya-Beatrix-Zoya-London-Nail-Art-Texture+012.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &nbsp;<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XcjmXvgcicQ/UYnaUBuV8hI/AAAAAAAAJHo/k6KBvdvnCTU/s1600/Zoya-Beatrix-Zoya-London-Nail-Art-Texture+013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XcjmXvgcicQ/UYnaUBuV8hI/AAAAAAAAJHo/k6KBvdvnCTU/s400/Zoya-Beatrix-Zoya-London-Nail-Art-Texture+013.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &nbsp;<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-spVa1SIPKwc/UYnbjNOc-RI/AAAAAAAAJH0/-6YwKk_4YTE/s1600/Zoya-Beatrix-Zoya-London-Nail-Art-Texture+015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-spVa1SIPKwc/UYnbjNOc-RI/AAAAAAAAJH0/-6YwKk_4YTE/s400/Zoya-Beatrix-Zoya-London-Nail-Art-Texture+015.jpg" width="382" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AHyUXhDYKQU/UYndZ5n4I8I/AAAAAAAAJIA/RK1pT1o1480/s1600/Zoya-Beatrix-Zoya-London-Nail-Art-Texture+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AHyUXhDYKQU/UYndZ5n4I8I/AAAAAAAAJIA/RK1pT1o1480/s400/Zoya-Beatrix-Zoya-London-Nail-Art-Texture+021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &nbsp;<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nfYtTPzftTQ/UYndlevVtaI/AAAAAAAAJII/qMbZPlhNIk0/s1600/Zoya-Beatrix-Zoya-London-Nail-Art-Texture+027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nfYtTPzftTQ/UYndlevVtaI/AAAAAAAAJII/qMbZPlhNIk0/s640/Zoya-Beatrix-Zoya-London-Nail-Art-Texture+027.jpg" width="592" /></a></div> Thanks for reading!<br /> April<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/concreteandnailpolish/~4/exoi6SxSCS0" height="1" width="1"/>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05811074174762857958noreply@blogger.com2http://concreteandnailpolish.blogspot.com/2013/05/quick-nail-art-with-zoya-beatrix-zoya.html