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Indie Spotlight | Play Love Laugh Natural Peel Off Nail Polish Review & Giveaway

Posted on February 7, 2015February 7, 2015 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Saturday! It has been quite some time since I’ve reviewed an indie nail polish brand here on Adventures in Polishland. I’m so happy to be highlighting a company today that is quite unique. Play Love Laugh is natural nail polish made with a fruit and vegetable base. The polishes are designed to be odorless, and they feature a peel-off formula that dries extremely quickly. Play Love Laugh is the perfect nail polish for kids, but of course adults can use it, too! Let me go ahead and share the two shades I tested out, and stay tuned for a giveaway!

First up is Royal Princess, a pink-purple shade with a purple shimmer. I applied two coats without a base or top coat, and I really like the result. The formula is great, and opaque in two coats. It definitely has a satin finish, and I think it looks super pretty. I was so impressed that Royal Princess truly is odorless. It’s such a fun polish!

Next up is Purple Fairy Twinkle, a purple glitter polish. I was a bit disappointed with this one, because I thought it was going to be a lilac base with purple glitter in it. However, as you can see from the photos, the base is nearly clear. I applied three coats in the photos above, and didn’t get any pigmentation. I would definitely recommend this for layering only.

THE REMOVAL PROCESS

Play Love Laugh polishes are designed to peel off the nail without using any nail polish remover. The directions say to soak your nails in warm water, and then peel off the polish from the base of the nail. This process did not work for me whatsoever. I soaked my nails for about two minutes, and couldn’t get the polish to peel. However, if I soaked my nails, then ran them under warm water and gently rubbed at the polish, it came off with ease. I do worry how these polishes would wear for a longer period of time. Play Love Laugh states on its website that a manicure will last 1-7 days, but I’m thinking if I took a shower with this nail polish on, it would just come off in the hot water while I’m washing. Thus, I don’t think Play Love Laugh is practical for adults in its natural state, but definitely great for kids. I can see it as a fun activity at birthday parties and sleepovers!

I decided to do an experiment with these Play Love Laugh polishes to make them suitable for adults as well. I applied Royal Princess with Purple Fairy Twinkle on top, and then sealed with my regular glossy top coat. This made my manicure last, and I didn’t have to worry about it washing off in the shower. Simply remove with your regular nail polish remover. This makes Play Love Laugh polish perfect if you have kids, because both you and your children can get great use out of them!

GIVEAWAY

Play Love Laugh is kindly sponsoring a giveaway! Enter to win one bottle of Play Love Laugh through the Rafflecopter below. This is a United States ONLY giveaway. Please read all of the Terms & Conditions in the Rafflecopter widget before entering. Good luck!

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All in all, I think Play Love Laugh is the perfect polish if you have children and want to ensure the products you’re using are safe for them. You can purchase the polishes direct from the company on its website HERE, where trios are $27.50 each. You can also purchase individual polishes on the brand’s Etsy site HERE for $9.50 each. Keep in mind that each polish is handmade in New York!

Please let me know what you think of Play Love Laugh in the comments!

The products in this post were provided for my unbiased review. All opinions are my own. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Manicure Contest!

Posted on December 26, 2014December 26, 2014 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Friday! I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season! Today I am excited to announce my 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Manicure Contest! Make sure to read all of the rules below so you can enter to win some awesome prizes!

RULES

Who is eligible to enter?

US residents who are 18+ years old or have parental consent
You must be following Adventures in Polishland to enter – either through email or Bloglovin’
Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter

What kind of manicures are allowed?

Anything goes! Nail art, glitter, plain polish – I’m leaving this one up to you!
For inspiration, see past years’ entrants HERE and HERE

How does the contest work?

Create your manicure, and email me a photo of your nails to adventuresinpolishland@gmail.com with the subject line “NYE Manicure Contest”
You may include in your email 1-3 sentences describing your manicure, and why you think it’s great for New Year’s Eve (optional)
The deadline for submitting your manicure is Monday, January 5, 2014 at 11:59pm EST
On January 6, I will post all of the manicures in a photo album on my Facebook Page
On January 12, winners will be chosen and notified via email.

How will winners be chosen?

There are two winners in this giveaway!
One winner will be chosen by popular vote – whichever manicure receives the most Facebook likes (remember, the likes must be on the photo posted on my Facebook Page).
One winner will be chosen by a panel of objective judges based on which manicure is their favorite.

PRIZES

Each winner will receive a limited edition tin from Makeup by One Direction. One winner will receive the Niall tin and the other will receive the Liam tin. A full review containing the products can be seen HERE. I absolutely love the Makeup by One Direction nail polish!

Each winner will also receive bonus beauty products selected by me. Stay tuned for more details! You never know what can pop up as prizes.

I hope you will consider entering my New Year’s Eve Manicure Contest! It is a fun way for me to give back to all of you, and a great opportunity for your nails to shine after seeing mine all the time. If you have any questions regarding this contest, please don’t hesitate to email me at adventuresinpolishland@gmail.com. I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season!

#PolishlandPresents | Tea Drops + Coupon Code + Giveaway!

Posted on December 12, 2014August 12, 2015 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Friday! It’s time for another installment of #PolishlandPresents. Last week, I featured a small business that sells special mugs (click HERE if you missed it). Of course, you need something to put in your mug, so today I’m sharing a cool new tea company that I discovered. Let me go ahead and tell you about Tea Drops, and stay tuned for a special coupon code and giveaway at the end of this post!

ABOUT TEA DROPS

I thought I would share the Tea Drops Story video for all of you, because it does a great job of explaining the company and sharing the unique experience each Tea Drops customer enjoys. The company sent me a Variety Box so I could sample the teas and share my opinion on them with you. I’m so glad they did!

MY TEA DROPS EXPERIENCE

Each box of Tea Drops comes packaged in super cute paper wrapping. You know it is done by hand with the awesome seal. This makes Tea Drops not only fun to receive, but it’s already wrapped and perfect for gifting during the holidays!

Here’s the adorable box after I unwrapped it. I love the rustic packaging, and how the instructions are clearly printed on the side. Time to see the goodies inside!

The box contains little cubbies for each of the tea flavors. The Variety Box comes with eight teas in four flavors. Each tea is individually packaged. Wait until you see how the tea looks!

Here are the four teas inside the Variety Box. How cute are the shapes?! From left to right, the flavors are: Cardamom Spice (star), Citrus Ginger (bundt), Rose Earl Grey (flower), and Sweet Peppermint (heart). I am just obsessed with all of the little details that Tea Drops thinks about in presenting their products!

Time for my first @myteadrop experience! Trying Cardamom Spice first! Stay tuned for a full review & giveaway as part of #PolishlandPresents! #myteadrop

A video posted by Christina (@adventuresinpolishland) on Dec 12, 2014 at 6:16pm PST

Here is how to enjoy Tea Drops! You simply put a drop into the bottom of your mug, pour in hot water, and stir. I like to let my tea sit for about 30 seconds to one minute so all of the loose sediment can settle on the bottom of the mug. I have to say, I love this new way of drinking tea. Plus, it tastes AMAZING! Each flavor is very rich. I love drinking it black, but you can of course customize it to your taste. My favorite in the box is definitely the Cardamom Spice. I am going to be purchasing a full box of that flavor for sure!

COUPON CODE AND GIVEAWAY

Tea Drops is kindly giving all of my followers the opportunity to try out Tea Drops at a discounted price. Use the code POLISHLAND14 for 10% off your order at checkout. Each box of 8 drops is $12.00, so this is an affordable yet thoughtful gift for everyone on your list! You can visit the Tea Drops online shop HERE.

Tea Drops is also sponsoring a giveaway! One of you will win the Variety Box that I reviewed in this post. This giveaway will run for one week, ending next Friday, December 19th. It is open INTERNATIONALLY! Please read all of the Terms & Conditions in the Rafflecopter before entering. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thank you for reading today’s #PolishlandPresents post! I hope you are finding my gift guide series helpful! I’m excited to bring you great products and offers each week. We’re almost at the end! Can you believe it?! See you with a new installment on Monday.

The products in this post were received in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

#PolishlandPresents | Creature Cups + Giveaway

Posted on December 5, 2014August 12, 2015 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Friday! Today I have another installment in my #PolishlandPresents series where I highlight a small business that I’ll think you’ll love. A few months ago, I found THIS on Pinterest and immediately added it to my Etsy Wish List Board. Imagine my surprise when it arrived in the mail for my birthday! My brother saw my pin and figured I would like to have the skull mug for myself. Well, it’s been over a month now and I do love that mug. I knew I had to share this unique shop with all of you, since these mugs make excellent gifts.

ABOUT CREATURE CUPS

Creature Cups is a Brooklyn based company created by Yumi, an artist and coffee drinker. She designed these mugs after dreaming up the creatures and finally discovering that they wanted to live in the bottom of coffee cups. I love that this brand is local to NYC, and the care that goes into making each mug by hand. Plus, each creature is quirky in its own way. I love my skull, but if you prefer something a bit cuter there are options for you. I also think it’s great that these mugs are microwaveable and dishwasher safe.

GIVEAWAY

I am so excited to announce that I’ve teamed up with Creature Cups to bring you a giveaway. Creature Cups will be giving away two large mugs – one Skull and one Elephant. There will be one winner, so either give the mugs away as presents or feel free to keep one for yourself! This giveaway is open to United States residents only, and will be open for one week until December 12th. I want to make sure you have time to get the mugs before Christmas! Please make sure to read all of the Terms & Conditions in the Rafflecopter before entering. Good luck!

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Thank you for reading another #PolishlandPresents post! Stay tuned for more gift guides and giveaways as the series continues! Of course, make sure to check out the Creature Cups shop HERE to grab these awesome mugs!

Makeup by One Direction & Concert Ticket GIVEAWAY!

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Thursday! Yesterday I let you know about the new, limited edition Makeup by One Direction Collections being released by Markwins this summer. Make sure you head on over to that post HERE to learn about the Looks Collections based off of your favorite One Direction songs and albums. Today, I am sweetening the pot. Not only do you have the opportunity to win two of the Makeup by One Direction collections, but two winners have the opportunity to win two tickets to the “Where We Are” tour at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on Friday, August 8, 2014 at 7:00pm. Transportation to and from the concert is also included. Enter using the giveaway widget below, or with the direct link to the giveaway HERE.

Good luck! For those of you not located in the New England area, you can still enter for a chance to win one of fifty Makeup by One Direction tins on yesterday’s blog post HERE. You can also follow Makeup by One Direction on Facebook HERE for more information.

This post is powered by Brandbacker. Markwins Beauty is responsible for running and fulfilling this giveaway.

Makeup by One Direction GIVEAWAY!

Posted on July 23, 2014July 23, 2014 by Adventures in Polishland

Calling all Directioners! I’m so excited to be sharing this amazing giveaway with all of you! A new range of makeup and cosmetic products celebrating youth, style, and the uninhibited lifestyle of a new generation is being released by Markwins, and you have the chance to win a collection of beauty essentials before this limited edition set is released to the public! Let me tell you all about the new Makeup by One Direction line, and then stay tuned for the giveaway!

THE COLLECTIONS

“The Looks Collection” comprises three keepsake tins inspired by One Direction’s globe-conquering albums, “Up All Night, “Take Me Home” and the latest chart topper, ‘Midnight Memories.” Each tin comes complete with everything you need to show off your personality. All your beauty essentials are housed in a limited edition collectable keepsake tin with removable sleeve, complete with One Direction doodle stencils to decorate your keepsake tin and make it uniquely your own!

Midnight Memories

Includes:

“Through the Dark” Liquilights Glow Gloss
4+1 Eyeshadow Palette in smoky shimmery grays and neutrals
“Best Song Ever” Crimson Red Créme Lipstick
“Little Black Dress” Volumizing Mascara in Perfectly Black
“Right Now” Liquified Metallic Steel Nail Varnish
“Better than Words” Blackest Black Eye and Body Crayon

Take Me Home

Includes:

“Kiss You” Liquilights Glow Gloss
4+1 Eyeshadow Palette in the Perfect Nude Shades
“Last First Kiss” Nude-Pink Sheer Lipstick
“Little Black Dress” Volumizing Mascara in Perfectly Black
“Live While We’re Young” Multi-Dimensional Gold Glitter Nail Varnish
“I Wish” Chocolate Brown Eye and Body Crayon

Up All Night

Includes:

“Taken” Liquilights Glow Gloss
4+1 Eyeshadow Palette in Playful Blues and Versatile Neutrals
“I Should Have Kissed You” Bubblegum Pink Créme Lipstick
“Little Black Dress” Volumizing Mascara in Perfectly Black
“Na Na Na” Aqua-Blue Metallic Chrome Nail Varnish
“Stand Up” Dark Denim Eye and Body Crayon

WHERE TO BUY

Collections will be available worldwide, starting with the United States!

US RELEASE DATES:
Macy’s – August 11th
Stage Stores – August 25th
Dillards – August 25th
Beauty Brands – August 25th
Lord and Taylor – August 25th

GIVEAWAY

Enter using the widget below, or go directly to the giveaway link HERE. This giveaway is for open in the United States and Canada only.

Make sure to stay tuned for a full review of this collection later this summer! For more information, like the official Makeup by One Direction Facebook Page HERE.

This post is powered by BrandBacker. Giveaway is courtesy of Markwins Beauty, who is responsible for running and fulfilling the giveaway.

Kisspat Statement Necklace Review, Giveaway, & Nail Art!

Posted on July 5, 2014August 12, 2015 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Saturday! I’m excited to bring you a fun blog post that incorporates fashion, nails, and a giveaway for all of you! I got the opportunity to review a statement necklace from the online boutique Kisspat, and thought I’d show you the jewelry, and in addition create a nail art look inspired by the piece!

NECKLACE REVIEW

Statement Necklace – Product Code KNSN-040M – $8.95 [BUY]

I love statement necklaces, and this design from Kisspat is definitely up my alley! The colors are beautiful, and I like the touch of rhinestones. This necklace is very lightweight, and good quality for the $8.95 price tag. The one main drawback, however, is that the chain turned my neck green! I wore this for about an hour, and had a green band around my neck. I was not a fan of that! I do really love this necklace, though, so I might try to wear it with a high-necked blouse in the future. There are 11 different colors for this product, so you can definitely find the shades that suit you best!

NAIL ART

I thought this necklace would make a great manicure, so I grabbed some polishes and rhinestones and created a nail art look! I used Color Club’s Aquamarine Azulino from the Gala’s Gems Collection for the blue and Julep’s Alexandra for the neutral shade. I used tweezers to place some rhinestones on my accent nail, and voila! I am loving this nail art look! It’s classy, yet still fun at the same time.

GIVEAWAY

I’m giving away one necklace from Kisspat! Please read the Terms & Conditions in the Rafflecopter widget before entering!

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I hope you liked today’s fashion and fingernails post! Let me know if you’d like to see more posts like this in the future!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

PLEASE NOTE: AS OF AUGUST 4, 2014 KISSPAT’S WEBSITE WAS REMOVED. IF FOR SOME REASON IT IS REINSTATED, I SUGGEST NOT USING THE SITE. EMAIL ME AT ADVENTURESINPOLISHLAND@GMAIL.COM WITH QUESTIONS.

Gold 3D Nail Art + Born Pretty Store Giveaway!

Posted on April 27, 2014August 12, 2015 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Sunday! Today I have another post reviewing nail art supplies from Born Pretty Store, and a giveaway for all of you! Born Pretty Store keeps track of every time one of you uses my coupon code, and decided it was time to thank all of you for being customers. First, I’ll show you a look I created with some gold, 3D rhinestones. Then I’ll post information about the giveaway at the end!

I’ve tried out some fancy nail art supplies from Born Pretty Store in the past, but these 3D gold rhinestones certainly take the cake! I really liked the swirly design, since it reminded me of a G-clef. Unfortunately, my nails were a bit too short to fit the rhinestone! I made it work, though, and painted my nails with Julep Morgan. While Morgan was still tacky, I carefully pressed the rhinestone onto my nail. As the polish dried, the rhinestone was locked into place, but for a bit more security you can always add a touch of eyelash glue.

I also put a rhinestone on my thumb in a diagonal. I think it looks awesome, so I took a rare thumb photo! If your nails are long, I think these rhinestones would work wonderfully for you. They were just a bit too long for me, but I still liked the fancy manicure I got. What do you think of it? You can purchase a pack of 5 rhinestones for just $2.63 HERE. For the additional 10% off, use my coupon code FZL91!

GIVEAWAY

Born Pretty Store provided me with two products to give away to a luck one of you! One person will win a pack of Ferrari nail wraps and a pack of Hello Kitty nail stickers! Because these products don’t contain any liquids or hazardous chemicals, the giveaway will be international! Please read all of the rules set forth in the Terms & Conditions in the Rafflecopter widget. Good luck!

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The products in this post were provided for my unbiased review. The giveaway prizes are courtesy of Born Pretty Store. All opinions are my own. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

RoC Brand Eye Care at Duane Reade | Giveaway & Event Details #Eyes4NYC

Posted on April 17, 2014April 23, 2014 by Adventures in Polishland

CB Disclosure White Background 600 px wide Happy Friday! I am so excited to tell you all about some amazing opportunities with RoC Brand Eye Care and Duane Reade! If you love skincare and are looking to try out RoC Brand anti-aging products, you are in for a treat. This post will outline many ways that you can get enter for a chance to win some fabulous products!

NYC EVENT

Thursday, May 1, 2014
6:00pm – 7:00pm EST
Duane Reade
40 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005

Join me at Duane Reade for an in-store event! Prominent NYC dermatologists and health experts will discuss the benefits of the RoC products and answer your questions. It is free to attend, so I hope to see you there!

#EYES4NYC TWITTER PARTY

Thursday, April 24, 2014
12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
RSVP: http://cbi.as/rpoqw

Not in the NYC area? Don’t you worry! You can still join in on the fun by attending the #Eyes4NYC Twitter Party! Special guest Dr. Debra Jailman, a board certified dermatologist, will be answering all of your anti-aging questions, as well as discuss eye health and great products to use. RSVP using the link above for your chance to win $550 in Visa gift cards and awesome RoC products!

GIVEAWAY

Last but not least, RoC is hooking one of you up with this gift box filled with over $140 worth of products! Please make sure to read through all the details and rules to see if you qualify to enter.

WHAT’S INSIDE THE GIFT BOX?

RoC® RETINOL CORREXION® Eye Cream
RoC® RETINOL CORREXION® Sensitive Eye Cream
RoC® MULTI CORREXION® 5 in 1 Eye Cream
RoC® RETINOL CORREXION® Deep Wrinkle Night Cream
RoC® RETINOL CORREXION® Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30
RoC® RETINOL CORREXION® Deep Wrinkle Serum

WHO CAN WIN?

US residents aged 18 years of age or older
RoC Brand cannot mail to PO Boxes, so please have an alternate address ready if you win
Further giveaway details listed in the Terms & Conditions located on the Rafflecopter widget.
Questions may be directed to adventuresinpolishland@gmail.com

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Good luck to everyone entering the giveaway, and I hope to see you at the in-store event or online during the Twitter Party! A huge thank you to RoC and Duane Reade for making these opportunities available!

This post made possible through #CollectiveBias.

MAC Box of Chocolates Blogger-Curated Palette Giveaway!

Posted on February 14, 2014February 14, 2014 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Friday, and Happy Valentine’s Day! I’ve teamed up with 29 other bloggers to show love to you, our readers, with a special giveaway treat. An eyeshadow palette is like a box of chocolates – but this one has 30 different flavors inside, each one chosen by a different blogger! We’ve put together a special blogger-curated palette filled with 30 of our favorite MAC shades in a MAC Pro Large/Duo Palette for one of our readers to win! The shades include our favorite neutrals, fun, bold colors, and everything in between You’ll have to win to see what they are! All you have to do is enter via Rafflecopter. US & Canada only! Giveaway starts February 14 – February 28th! Please let me know if you have any questions, and be sure to thank xoNoelle for hosting!

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Good luck!