I was sent a Nailtiques set to review. And,I won’t lie. I usually don’t paint my nails such bright colors. Or, paint my nails in general. However, I just HAD to try Nailtiques Rio lacquer. It’s such a pretty pink color. Now, I have always had decently brittle nails. However, with age and a thyroid issue my nails have started to peel. When I say peel, I mean there are days where all my nails are thin looking, almost see thru and just peel like dry skin. In the set they sent me was a special bottle of polish that actually ended up being their Formula 2, which is a nail protein that is supposed to help with soft, peeling, split, or nails that just don’t grow. My first impression of the Formula 2: It’s flipping fantastic. It made my nails feel a little oily, but they instantly have this healthy shine to them.

Here is a little bit of information about Nailtiques:

Nailtiques is an innovator in the worldwide nail care industry. Our company is dedicated to the development and maintenance of healthy, natural nails. Our complete line of prescribed, salon-tested products provides the best nail care system available today.

“Our company’s success is based upon its unique products that promote natural nail growth, strength and moisture retention. Since 1990, Nailtiques has been providing therapeutic nail treatments that surpass all others. Nailtiques nail care system treats multiple nail problems with six specially formulated protein strengths. They not only supply nourishment to strengthen nails, they also eliminate peeling.

Nailtiques crèmes are a vital source for healthy skin and nails. The unique formulations provide complete nourishment that promotes and maintains a healthy foundation for long strong nails and beautiful skin.

Nailtiques is based in Florida and is the sole manufacturer and distributor of its products. Because we will not sacrifice quality, our products are made of the finest ingredients.”

These are my results.

After I applied the lacquer, I had to touch up the spots that I either missed or messed up. (I don’t have a very steady right hand, as I am a lefty). I would definitely use this polish all the time. It’s super cute. My 2 (almost 3) year old loved it. Her new favorite color might just be pink. It is also well worth the $20 price tag. Their polish, once applied and dried, didn’t chip or peel.

*Disclaimer: I received these products free for the purposes of a product review. All of the opinions stated are that of my own. I was not compensated for a positive review. Your opinions may vary from mine.

Junkie Cosmetics was created by two makeup junkies, Kara and Camie. They started with lip gloss but, are currently working on eye shadow, lipstick, and blush.

I recently had the chance to review two of Junkie Cosmetics lip glosses: Drama Queen and Trophy Wife. I’d like to start by saying I absolutely love the names they have given to their lip glosses. Sexpot and Sociallite are just two of their other awesome names. There are many many more. During my review of Junkie Cosmetics lip glosses I took many different things in consideration. Some of those things being cost, texture, and color. I will start by saying these lip glosses are fantastic. They are well worth their price. I got the chance to test them out while at a cousins wedding. The color lasted hours. It went on super smooth. And, like most lip glosses it wasn’t sticky or goopy.

I won’t lie. I am pretty pale, so when I tried Drama Queen I was a little worried it would be too red. (Surprise, it wasn’t!). Junkie Cosmetics gets an A+ from EverythingFourEyes, formally known as TresChicCoincidence. Check them out on Twitter and Facebook. By the way, they are animal cruelty free.

I found this fantastic website, idrawzombies.com, while perusing the good old internet. I couldn’t get over how awesome his, Byron Rempel’s, drawings are. He’s currently working on the 1000 Zombies Project.

(Sample of his drawings)

(Sample of his drawings turned into shirts)

(I think our team might need to purchase these shirts for our runforyourlives 5k in August!)

Here is some information on Mr. Byron’s 1000 Zombies Project taken from his website:

What is 1000 Zombies?

The 1000 zombies project is, as the name implies, an art project of 1000 zombies based on people, famous, fictional or otherwise, and possibly even a pet or two. But it’s also a little bit more than that. It’s an art project solely funded and guided by the Google PLUS community.

How are the subjects selected for ZOMBIFICATION? 

This is the one of the most important roles you, the public, play in this art project. While all the zombies are drawn by me, they are chosen by you. Perhaps you want to see your boss as a zombie, or your ex-wife, a famous celebrity, dead president, muppet, pet, neighbor, your kids, or even yourself.

What’s in it for me?

Are you dying for an awesome pair of sandals? If so, these zombie sandals might be the right fit for you. But, if I were you.. I wouldn’t hide behind curtains or go into bathroom stalls wearing these. Someone might be quick to off you. And, if that’s the case at least you got to enjoy these sandals. You can pick these gruesome sandals up at Neatoshop.com for $14.95