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Winter Wonderland Week Roundup

Posted on November 30, 2013August 12, 2015 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Saturday! Today I just wanted to share a quick roundup of all my Winter Wonderland Week posts just in case you may have missed one of them. If you have any other holiday nail art or beauty posts that you would like to see, let me know in the comments, and I will try to get them up before the season comes to a close!

Candy Cane Nails

Glam Holiday Makeup

Gift Guide – Beauty & Skincare

Snow-Capped Nails

Gift Guide – Fashion, Home, & More

Holiday Water Decals from Born Pretty Store

I hope you found Winter Wonderland Week to be enjoyable and inspirational! As always, thank you for following my Adventures in Polishland!

Halloween Week Roundup!

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Saturday! I hope you have enjoyed Halloween Week here at Adventures in Polishland! If you missed any of this week’s posts, here is a quick roundup. As always, you can subscribe to my blog via email to receive updates in your inbox. It’s free! Just enter your email in the box on the top right that says “Follow My Adventures” from the Adventures in Polishland Home screen.

Be Boo-tiful this Halloween with Duane Reade Hosiery

Leopard Nails with Sally Hansen Real Nail Polish Strips

Easy Pumpkin Nails with Zoya Nail Polish

Fall Glitter with China Glaze Nail Lacquer

Candy Corn Nail Art

My Top 10 Halloween Movies

I hope you all have a great Halloween! Please let me know if you enjoy theme weeks in the comments.

Adventures in Polishland Across the Web!

Posted on June 2, 2013July 12, 2013 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Sunday! Today I just wanted to share with all of you two exciting websites that I have been featured on this past week.

First, I was interviewed by the nail polish blog So Nailicious. You can see my interview HERE. Please be sure to subscribe to her blog for amazing reviews and nail art. You can also follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Second, I wrote a guest post for fellow WordPress blogger Zenorah. My post shows you how to use holiday themed nail polishes all year round. I absolutely love the manicures I created, so I hope you will check out the post and follow Zenorah’s blog while you’re there. You can see my guest post HERE. As a little sneak peek, take a look at how I used a red and white Christmas glitter in this jelly sandwich manicure!

That’s all I have for today! Stay tuned for more nail polish and beauty reviews, and as always, a huge thank you to all of my followers for supporting me on my Adventures in Polishland.

Beauty Blogger Tag: Get to Know Me!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Adventures in Polishland

I was tagged by Mercedes over at Beyond Beauty Lounge to do this tag! You can see her answers HERE. I hope you enjoy this kind of post!

1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?
Neither! I have wavy hair.

2. What is your natural hair color?

Light brown.

3. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

I have never dyed my hair, and I have no plans to do so!

4. How often do you wash your hair?

I wash and condition my hair every other day. I have very thin hair that gets oily rather quickly, so I do wash it as frequently as I can without going overboard.
5. Do you wear the same style every day or change it?

I typically wear my hair down and in a side part every day, and I flat iron it. Sometimes I wear it in a side braid, or in a messy bun if I’m at home.

6. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

I do my own mani/pedi for the most part. I might go to a salon 1-2 times per year.
7. How often to you change your nail polish?

About 2-3 times per week. I am a nail polish blogger, after all!
8. Do you polish your toes in the winter, too or just in the summer?

Yes, but I don’t change it very often.

9. How long does it take to put on your makeup?

Ten to fifteen minutes.

10. What do you do first? Face or eyes?
Face. I virtually only wear mascara.

11. Do you “collect” makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?

I collect nail polish, but only because I blog about it. I try not to hoard products I don’t need, and I am constantly trying to get rid of the things I don’t use. [Hint: see Blog Sale tab!]

12. How often do you wear false eyelashes?

Never! I used to for dance performances when I was younger, but I like my own lashes.

13. Do you do a full face of makeup every day?

No.

14. Do you wear makeup when you are home alone (or with family)?

If I feel like it, but typically no.

15. Will you leave the house without makeup.

Yes.

16. How many high end products do you have?

Very few. I am a budget-seeking lady!

17. How often do you wash your makeup brushes?

Not as often as I should
18. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you are getting dressed?

Very rarely do I plan ahead. I typically wake up, check the weather, and put something together.

19. How often do you change your handbag?

Whenever I feel like it! I usually have one “go to” bag, and then I change it depending on my mood or where I’m going.
20. What time do you get up & go to sleep?

I wake up at around 8:30am, though it’s usually anywhere between 8:00-9:00am. I go to sleep at 11:30pm, right after Watch What Happens Live!
21. How often & when do you workout?

Never. Let’s be real, I don’t like to “work out”. I do walk about three miles every day, though. That’s my exercise.

22. Left-handed or Right-handed?

Right-handed.

23. How tall are you?

5’4”
24. Do you speak a foreign language?

I have some knowledge of Mexican Spanish. I can understand it and write it very well, but I can only speak it conversationally.
25. How many pets do you have?

I have a pet frog named Fred. He lives with my parents!

26. How often are you on Blogger?

Never. I use WordPress!
27. Do you read the comments posted on blogs?

Each and every one! I try to reply to them all as well.
28. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?

No, but I really should because I can never remember the names of the things I want to try.
29. How did you come up with your blog name?

It just popped into my head, and I Googled to see if anyone else had it. When no one popped up, I declared it mine!
30. What kind of camera do you use?

No professional cameras or equipment here — I use my iPhone 5.

31. How often do you clean your house?

I clean it at the end of each week.

32. What is your favorite color?

Pink.

33. What is your favorite beauty/fashion magazine?

I don’t typically read magazines.

34. Do you swear?

Very, very rarely. There are also some words that are not in my vocabulary at all, and I’m quite disappointed when I hear others using them.

35. What are you doing with the rest of your day?

It’s final exam time for this law student! Studying is my only plan at this point!

Now I tag YOU! Feel free to answer these questions on your beauty blog!

Liebster Award (Times Two!)

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Adventures in Polishland

Thank you to MissHollyBerries & E-namel! They both nominated me for this award! The Liebster Award is usually awarded to up-and-coming bloggers with under 200 followers. I currently have 221, but had 209 when I received the first award. I’m so glad to have more readers! Now, onto the award protocol.

Official Rules!

1. Each person tagged must post 11 things about themselves.
2. They must also answer the 11 questions the ‘tagger’ has set for them.
3. They must create 11 more questions to ask bloggers they have decided to tag.

4. They must then choose 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers and tag them in their post.

5. These lucky bloggers must then be told.
6. There’s no tag backs.

11 Things About Myself:

1. I love the show The Big Bang Theory. It’s hilarious!

2. I still play Words With Friends, but only with my parents & my friend’s Mom!

3. I would love to get a Kate Spade handbag. Her designs are so bright & fun!

4. The first concert I went to was in the sixth grade. I saw Britney Spears with my brother!

5. I keep my room at home messy, but while at school it’s rather neat.

6. I can’t stand country music, but can listen to almost anything else.

7. I get cold when I sleep, so I always use blankets even in the summer.

8. I think it’s fun to read celebrity magazines, even if the stories are all exaggerated.

9. I love everything that is pumpkin flavored, and aim to to eat as many pumpkin foods as possible each year!

10. The first time I ever got a professional manicure was during my sophomore year in high school for the homecoming dance.

11. I’m moving to law school tomorrow!!

11 Questions from MissHollyBerries:

1. What made you want to start blogging?

I’ve always wanted to blog, but I didn’t want it to be super personal. One of my suitemates mentioned that she read nail blogs, so I thought that would be a fun hobby.

2. Where are you from?

New England

3. What are your five favorite nail polishes of all time?

– Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Rockstar Pink

– Julep Niecy

– Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Celeb City

– L’oreal Check Me Out

– Wet ‘n Wild glitter topcoat

4. What is your dream vacation??

Disney World over and over!

5. What are some of your favorite nail polish brands?

– Julep

– Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear

– Orly

6. What are your favorite nail care products, base coat and top coat?

Sorry, this is getting redundant, but I use Sally Hansen Double Duty. It’s a base coat & top coat in one!

7. Number one nail tip you’d like to share?

Always wear a base coat, and do not substitute clear nail polish for a base coat!

8. How often do you do your nails?

Depends on when I have time. When I’m in school about 1-2 times per week. When I’m home, 2-3 times per week.

9. What do you want to do when you grow up?

Entertainment lawyer and/or sports agent.

10. What are your hobbies other than blogging and nail polish?

Shopping, reading, and crocheting.

11. What nail trends do you love, and which do you hate?

I love ombre nails and having an accent nails. I can do without stilettos and duck nails (eek!).

11 Questions from E-namel:

1. What do you love most about the city in which you currently live?
Well, I’m moving to NYC tomorrow!
2. If you were to make a bucket list, what would be #1?
Be happy with who I am.
3. Dream job?
I don’t really have a dream job. I just want to be successful.
4. 5 things you cannot live without…?
– Justin Timberlake
– Pizza
– My family
– My iPad
– Ice cream
5. Favourite cuisine?
I love Italian, Mexican, and Mediterranean.
6. List the “must have” items in your wardrobe.
Jeans, sneakers & flats, and sweaters.
7. Most inspirational quote you have come across…?
Not fancy, but I love the mantra Keep Calm and Carry On.
8. If you were to be a non-living object, what would you be? (I would be a Rubik’s Cube!)
A stuffed animal.
9. When was the last time you broke the rules? What did you do?
I don’t like to brake the rules!
10. Most expensive item you own till date?
My computer.
11. Favourite book/movie?
I love Harry Potter and Hunger Games series!

My Questions for my Nominees:

1. What’s the story behind your blog name?

2. Are you a morning or a night person?

3. What is your guilty pleasure television show?

4. Which food could you eat every day?

5. What is the one beauty products you can’t live without?

6. Who was your favorite teacher growing up?

7. If you could take a vacation anywhere, where would you go?

8. What are your top five favorite songs?

9. Do you have any pets?

10. What is your favorite season, and why?

11. If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

My 11 9 Nominated Blogs:

1. Claws Up

2. Frugal Polish

3. Glittery and Polished

4. Samples by Entaeyen

5. Teen Polish Junkie

6. FabuLiz Beauty

7. The Grad School Diaries

8. Irnbb

9. RaRa Reid

Seems like many of the blogs I follow have more than 200 followers. If I missed you, I’ll get you next time!

One Lovely Blog Award

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Adventures in Polishland

A huge THANK YOU to Beauty Geek of WordPress for nominating me for the One Lovely Blog Award. It means so much to me that people are enjoying my blog. I can’t believe this is my second blog award, as I’ve only been around for about four months. I hope you will all continue to enjoy my Adventures in Polishland.

There are five guidelines for accepting this award:

1. Link back to the blogger who nominated you.
2. Paste the award image on your blog, anywhere.
3. Tell seven facts about yourself.
4. Nominate up to 15 other bloggers for this award.
5. Contact the bloggers that you have chosen to let them know that they have been nominated.

Seven facts about me:

1) I’ve met President Obama (though before he was president).
2) I was a competitive dancer in jazz, tap, and sometimes ballet for ten years.
3) I know every word to the song “La Vie Boheme” from RENT.
4) I’ve been to Disney World four times, and Disneyland twice.
5) Full House is my favorite TV show of all time.
6) I absolutely love shopping.
7) I could wear jeans every day of the year.

My Nominated Blogs (5 WordPress, 5 Blogger):

I follow so many lovely nail blogs it was difficult to choose just ten!

Thanks again, Beauty Geek!

What?! A Blog Award?!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Adventures in Polishland

That’s right, everyone! Thanks to Entaeyen over at Samples by Entaeyen I received my first blog award. I’m so excited! Adventures in Polishland is just continuing to grow!

Here are the rules for accepting the award:

1. Nominate 15 fellow bloggers who are relatively new to blogging

2. Let them know that you have nominated them.
3. Share 7 random facts about yourself.
4. Thank the bloggers who have nominated you.
5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award picture to your post

My nominations are:

CraftLikeaTeen – Ashley is just getting started & is doing a great job showing her nails and jewelry.
ManPolish– The husband of a fellow nail polish lover is using his creative writing abilities to poke good fun at us who are polish obsessed. So hilarious!
Polish Monster – A cute name & a great blogger! She shows us many different polishes from mainstream and indie brands.
Irnbb – This awesome nail blog began in March. She’s got lots of great polishes & posts already!
Modest Matte – Only one month in & this proves to be a very promising blog.
BeautyDaze – Another new WordPress blog! Features everything from makeup to clothes, and the website is beautiful.
Lacquer Land – She has amazing swatches & is super friendly!
Pick Your Polish – Brand new to nail blogging, but already has great stuff going on over at her blog.
RaraReid – She features adorable nail art on her blog!
LDN2NYC – Two lovely ladies, Tanya and Fiona, run this blog. Another beautiful webpage featuring nail polish and more.
Beyond the Polish – This nail blog is very well done, and Maya is so sweet.
Nail Varnish Paradise – Lots of cute nail art! She shows you great products, too.
Lacquer and Lashes – Another nail blog run by two lovely ladies. They’re also so nice!
Polished by Maddie – If you like swatches, Maddie’s blog is for you! Lots of pretty ones.
Frugal Polish – Just like me, she’s dedicated to nail polish on a budget.

7 Random Facts About Me:

I’m obsessed with the song “Call Me Maybe” and love THIS YouTube clip of the Harvard Baseball Team.
My favorite broadway show is Priscilla Queen of the Desert, which I sat in the front row for after winning the lottery with my friend Lisa.
I purchased one pair of Sperrys as a splurge and now I want them all.
My favorite flavor of ice cream is mint chocolate chip.
I love dogs and cats, but don’t have any.
I was a competitive dancer growing up in tap and jazz, and also took ballet classes.
Minnie Mouse is my favorite Disney character.

Thanks again for the blog award! Stay tuned for more Adventures in Polishland.

The 11 Question Meme!

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Adventures in Polishland

I’ve been tagged! Thanks for including me, Narmai! Check out her blog Made by Me HERE.

The 11 Question Meme

I. Each person must post 11 things about themselves on their blog.
II. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post.
III. Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
IV. You have to choose 11 people to tag and link them on the post. Go to their page and tell them you have linked him or her. No tag backs, and you legitimately have to tag 11 people.

PART I

I’m a Bravo addict. I’ll watch the Real Housewives any day and every day!
Justin Timberlake is my boyfriend.
I love coffee, and I pick both Dunkin’ Donuts AND Starbucks.
I crochet in my spare time, and am trying to set it up as a small business called Captain Hook Crochet.
Harry Potter and The Hunger Games are pretty awesome book series.
Growing up I played the trumpet. One day I will again.
I saw Clinton Kelly in Macys’ and rode in an elevator with Christian Siriano.
I could eat pizza and ice cream every day.
I aspire to be an entertainment and sports lawyer.
Couponing is a worthwhile hobby of mine.
I love to be silly.

PART II

1. Describe your ideal sunday morning.

Sleeping in just a little, then enjoying a nice breakfast and cup of coffee. And, of course, browsing the ads in the Sunday paper.

2. Are you a fan of gadgets or do you stay away from technology?

I have an iPad that I am obsessed with, but I’m not into too much other than that.

3. What TV programme do you never ever miss?

I don’t really watch TV shows on a weekly basis, but I love Smash and Dancing With the Stars.

4. If you could invite anyone for a dinner, who would it be?

JT.

5. Who was your childhood hero?

Difficult question. Not sure that I had a hero, but I wanted to be a pop star like Britney or Christina.

6. What three words would your best friend use to describe you?

Silly, sincere, smart.

7. What would be your favorite place in the world to live?

I don’t think I’ve been to enough places to really know yet, but I am very happy to be moving to NYC!

8. If you could be someone else for a day, who would you want to be?

I’d be Elle Woods. That’s anybody, right?!

9. Where do you see yourself in three years? (annoying question, I know)

Graduating law school, baby!

10. If you could change or erase something that happened in the past, what would you choose?

So many things I would change! Probably my choice of undergraduate school.

11. What’s the best april fools joke you have pulled on someone or someone pulled on you?

I stay away from April Fools! I’m not a fan. I enjoy a good prank on other days, though.

PART III

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Who is your favorite clothing designer? Why?
What song gets stuck in your head most often?
What was your favorite school subject growing up?
If you won the lottery tomorrow, how would you spend (or save!) the money?
Top 5 books you would recommend to a friend.
Do you remember your dreams?
Coke or Pepsi?
What is your guilty pleasure TV show?
Do you enjoy gossiping?
What’s your favorite color?

PART IV

Naomi at Bewitchery
Amie at Am1e’s Nail Diary
Liz at My Life is FabuLIZ
Ami at EverySensory
Jesse at BeautyByMsJesse
Andra at LacquerLust
Christie at TotallyChristie
Lucy at NailDays
Holly at MissHollyBerries
Tiffany at 2thelastdrop
Fancie at Fancieland

Bigger and Better

Posted on June 9, 2012August 12, 2015 by Adventures in Polishland

I’ll admit it. For the past week I’ve been a bit obsessed with all things nails, including nail blogs. After sifting through dozens I’ve realized I have so much to learn! As this blog is for the average girl on a budget, I’m not worried with reviewing all of the top notch brands out there (though I will with the right opportunity!), but I am still focused on building a blog that is accessible and in touch with its followers. With that said, I’ve done some upgrading!

I now have released a Facebook page for Adventures in Polishland! With this page those who are not subscribed to my site through WordPress will know when I have posted new entries. It will also allow me to make more frequent updates about sales and bargains that I find, and give sneak peeks on my manicures. Please go HERE to like my page, or click “Like” on the Facebook badge on the right side of my blog.

Here are a few other cool things I’ve learned about my blog:

Click the “Follow” button at the top of the right hand column and you will receive an email whenever I update
Not a WordPress member? You can still comment on my entries using your Twitter or Facebook
If you like something I’ve written about, let me know! You can click the “Like” button under any entry or share it on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.

I am so excited about this blog, and I hope you are enjoying my Adventures in Polishland! Of course, while I was upgrading my blog I also upgraded my last manicure. What do you think?! I underlined the glitter in my manicure with a hot pink detail.

Welcome!

Posted on April 10, 2012March 18, 2017 by Adventures in Polishland

Welcome to Adventures in Polishland! Nail Polishland, that is! My name is Christina, and although I am studying Political Science and aim to become an entertainment lawyer, I love to paint my nails. Throughout high school, and now in college, I use bright colors and glitter to add some flair to my fingers. Though getting a professional manicure is fun, I can only afford to do so on special occasions. I also don’t like the idea of fake nails, so I make sure to take care of the ones I’ve got. Over the years I’ve gotten many compliments on my nails, so I thought it might be fun to share some of my tips online with all of you. I have recently begun using Pinterest, and I have discovered so many new ideas. This blog will talk about the different brands I use, as well as discuss the new styles and techniques I have found. I hope you will enjoy the coming posts!