Mid day report

[susandennis]

It's been decades since I've shopped for nail polish. I was under the impression that drugs stores had tons and tons of the stuff. Turns out, not as much as I thought. But I found what I wanted.

This is Sally Hansen Miracle Gel. On the left is two coats, no top coat. They had fancy top coats in addition to plain so I got fancy. That's the right hand shot. SPARKLES!!!!



It went on easily. I did left hand to finish, then the right. 1 color coat, 5 mins, 2nd color coat, 5 mins, sparkle coat. Alexa helped with the timing.

Now to see how many swims it can handle. I suspect one, maybe two. I hope a week's worth or more.

My hands are all dry now and really want some hand lotion but I think I'll give the polish an hour or so to settle in before I go greasing up my hands.

Twice recently I've gotten rude comments from people (or the same person). I check their account and see that they joined LJ the same day as the first comment. I let one comment go, but with the second, I banned 'em. Boy, banning used to be easier but I finally found it.

So, if you are this person or one of them and are reading this, please understand that this is my journal. I'm delighted with constructive criticism. I'm ok with friendly snark. But, mean, stupid, disrespectful, and/or just idiotic is not welcome. And that's why you can't comment here any more.

I think I'll go down and jigsaw for a few.

Comments

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

Very nice, I like the colour. I have absolutely zero interest in makeup but LOVE nail varnish

[susandennis]

I'm in your camp completely. I don't care a hoot about any kind of makeup and am drawn to nail color like moth to flame.

[celluloid-jam.livejournal.com]

1) Screw mean people in their stupid asses.
2) Your sparkles are amazing. If Sally Hansen doesn't work out for you, Orly tends to last longer than most for me, I've noticed.

[susandennis]

If I didn't spend so much time in the water, Orly would be perfect. But, alas, it's not water friendly. I'm pretty sure the sparkles aren't either but I gotta try.

[lifeinroseland.livejournal.com]

That’s a great color for pool-ing!

[susandennis]

haha I didn't even think of that until you said it! you are right!

btw, I went to two places and no Essie Gel Couture. At all!

[lifeinroseland.livejournal.com]

I’m surprised. Essie owns the nail polish game these days. But Sally Hansen did first, so hey. Classic. I’m sure it’s good, too. I’ve found that as long as I put on a top coat, the color stays put. But I don’t immerse in water regularly, sadly. Keep us posted!

[goddessdi.livejournal.com]

I always see Essie at target. Also ulta (you can shop online too!)

[ani-mama.livejournal.com]

The nail polish looks very pretty! Sparkles are always a good choice. XD

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

Just before I go to your post I was sitting looking at my feet and thinking it was the time of year to paint my toenails. Your pretty fingers have inspired me to get on with it :)

As for the rude comments - why on earth would someone do that? Banning them is definitely the thing to do.

[yesthatjill.livejournal.com]

I am with you on making my nails fun colors. I like the sticker-type nail wraps personally, since some of the glow in the dark and all of them have more detail than I’m able to manage freehand.

[hawk-soaring.livejournal.com]

Ooh! Pretty pretty color. :) I'm into Jamberry nail wraps these days. It's a nice addiction to have.