tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post878314799756431098..comments2024-03-27T21:48:55.181-04:00Comments on Valentine Kisses: NOTD: Deborah Lippmann for Gaga's Workshop: Edge Of Glory Holographic Duo -- swatches & pics!Alyssa Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131073751821793862noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-11868642964117421192011-12-06T22:11:34.867-05:002011-12-06T22:11:34.867-05:00I was wondering why the step 2 is called "hol...I was wondering why the step 2 is called "holographic". That's a flaked nail lacquer, not a holographic nail lacquer.<br /><br />lolMarvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13600740649922675472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-70799487173904949462011-12-05T20:04:28.935-05:002011-12-05T20:04:28.935-05:00@ caro_18: I'll have to check out the message ...@ caro_18: I'll have to check out the message when I get a chance, thanks! :)<br /><br />I haven't done a swap yet, mostly because I'm too much of a makeup and nail polish hoarder, lol, but I'm thinking maybe after the holidays I'll start finding some items to swap... maybe... lol.Alyssa Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131073751821793862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-78777723862230281712011-12-05T18:38:18.206-05:002011-12-05T18:38:18.206-05:00I just sent you a message through MUA :PI just sent you a message through MUA :Pcaro_18https://www.blogger.com/profile/05543993991898278788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-57613609951249075762011-12-05T18:27:04.074-05:002011-12-05T18:27:04.074-05:00Cool ! Fun to meet a member of the MUA family ! Di...Cool ! Fun to meet a member of the MUA family ! Did you ever swap before ? It is quite fun !! Maybe we can swap sometime :)caro_18https://www.blogger.com/profile/05543993991898278788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-15449315757912659382011-12-05T18:23:14.109-05:002011-12-05T18:23:14.109-05:00@ caro_18: Yes, I'm on MUA. I don't get on...@ caro_18: Yes, I'm on MUA. I don't get on there often, especially lately, but I do try to contribute there and join in the chats from time to time. My MUA name is valentinekissesAlyssa Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131073751821793862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-13301278752361076012011-12-05T17:43:20.868-05:002011-12-05T17:43:20.868-05:00I know what you mean ! I am currently OBSESSED wit...I know what you mean ! I am currently OBSESSED with MUA right now !! Do you know Makeupalley ? It is wonderful and saves people alot of money =D Plus, you get to meet people from all over the world and try new things ! Anyways, if you don't already know about it, check it out : http://www.makeupalley.com/caro_18https://www.blogger.com/profile/05543993991898278788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-35687098380893908242011-12-05T17:03:23.238-05:002011-12-05T17:03:23.238-05:00@ caro_18: I buy most of my Deborah Lippmann polis...@ caro_18: I buy most of my Deborah Lippmann polishes through HSN when they put together value sets, or when I have a groupon to a store that sells Deborah Lippmann polishes. I just think they are too expensive normally. Yes, they are great formulas but so are OPI's and China Glaze polishes, which are more than half the price.<br /><br />I'm glad your first blog experience was fun :) I love chit chatting about makeup. That's the one thing I could talk about all day and never get bored!Alyssa Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131073751821793862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-16890196306471287072011-12-05T15:26:53.772-05:002011-12-05T15:26:53.772-05:00Well then ! I guess I have the gold !! I just star...Well then ! I guess I have the gold !! I just started doing manis for myself and told myself that I would try out "The Stripper" ! Everyone was talking about it so I said : "Why not !" LOL! Maybe I don't need to look further but if ever you can compare, please let me know =D<br /><br />I am still debating on the Lippmann polishes... I am in Canada and want someone to do a CP for me. You see ? So I don't want to spend all of that money and then say that I should have saved it for something else...<br /><br />Anyways, nice chatting with you. This is my first blog experience and I have to say that it is fun to communicate about girly stuff LOL !!caro_18https://www.blogger.com/profile/05543993991898278788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-46049659338075367482011-12-05T14:56:15.806-05:002011-12-05T14:56:15.806-05:00@ caro_18: You're using one of the better poli...@ caro_18: You're using one of the better polish removers out there! I haven't used the actual liquid version, but I do have The Stripper To Go pads (got them in a Birchbox awhile back). The formula removes really nicely; similar to the Sephora by OPI version. I've heard the Zoya remover is good too, but haven't tried it. I think that's when a lot of people starting mixing acetone and glycerin to get a similar formula at a cheaper cost.Alyssa Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131073751821793862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-49052012453797148682011-12-05T12:08:47.447-05:002011-12-05T12:08:47.447-05:00Thank you so much !! Right now, I am using "T...Thank you so much !! Right now, I am using "The Stripper" by Lippmann ! It is quite expensive but it smells nice and it's a pump bottle which is very convenient ! Did you ever try it ?<br /><br />Maybe I will try to get my hands on the Sephora one and compare :)caro_18https://www.blogger.com/profile/05543993991898278788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-57798948119472129282011-12-04T19:16:44.895-05:002011-12-04T19:16:44.895-05:00@ caro_18: You're welcome! It sounds like the ...@ caro_18: You're welcome! It sounds like the gel removal was painful; an electric buffer at those salons... well it makes my nails hurt just thinking about it! Pure acetone can make your nails weak too; so please do add glycerin to it which will solve that problem -- although if you add too much glycerin you'll have to wash your hands right after removing polish or they'll feel a bit greasy. But I'd rather have my hands/nails feel greasy than dry! There are several "recipes" out there for acetone & glycerin mix. I forget where I found mine or I would link to it. But basically you only need to add a little glycerin to an entire bottle of remover. You can buy pure acetone and glycerin at Wal-Mart.<br /><br />Another good polish remover is the Sephora by OPI remover (in the purple bottle). I like it because it's gentle, smells good, and takes polish off quickly... but no so much glitters.<br /><br />If you ever have any other questions don't hesitate to leave a comment or send an email :)Alyssa Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131073751821793862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-81001732464947282152011-12-04T18:28:04.644-05:002011-12-04T18:28:04.644-05:00Hey Crystal !
Thank you so much for all of your t...Hey Crystal !<br /><br />Thank you so much for all of your tips and suggestions !! I really appreciate it ! <br /><br />I was asking for the removal because I have had a gel manicure done before. The result was amazing but when the manicurist had to take it off, I had to soak my nails in some stuff and then she had be buff the excess nail polish with an electric buffer or something !! I really hated that experience and it made my nails very weak ! That's why I want some advice on removal and good base coats !<br /><br />Thanks again =Dcaro_18https://www.blogger.com/profile/05543993991898278788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-42057427650563133542011-12-04T13:34:25.983-05:002011-12-04T13:34:25.983-05:00@ caro_18: It's hard to say if it's worth ...@ caro_18: It's hard to say if it's worth it because if you love Deborah Lippmann, Lady Gaga, and collecting limited edition polishes, then YES it's worth it! Plus, 25% of the purchase goes to charity. To me, it was worth it. However, when you look at what you're actually getting... eh, some would say NO WAY! I mean, you're getting two Deborah Lippmann polishes, which based on her normal pricing would be $16 for the black shade and likely $20 for the flakie -- that right there is $36. So you pay $9 extra bucks for a limited edition duo, and $11.25 is going to charity.<br /><br />I will say that the flakie color combo is rather unique in the way it flashes blue/purple and orange. You can dupe it but you'd have to have the right flakies at home to do it -- and one is extremely difficult to find (Sinful Colors Green Ocean). So really, yes, to me it's worth it :)<br /><br />As for the Sally Hansen base coat... I've only just begun using it here and there. I really don't think it makes my nails any stronger, which is sad to say. My nails felt stronger using the Perfect Formula Pink Gel Coat but I'll have to do some more test runs. <br /><br />I use 100% pure acetone nail polish remover, but I do mix in glycerin and that helps keep my nails hydrated and not go brittle or dry after using acetone. Acetone is quicker, so that's what I prefer. I do have other polish removers and they're okay but for quick and easy removal (especially for all the glitter polishes I wear), 100% pure acetone is the way to go!Alyssa Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131073751821793862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-75241473729500953172011-12-04T09:13:46.159-05:002011-12-04T09:13:46.159-05:00Hi ! Love your blog !! Thank you for the swatches ...Hi ! Love your blog !! Thank you for the swatches =D They are AWESOME !! I want to buy this but is it worth 45$ ?? Don't know yet...<br /><br />I have never used the Sally Hansen base coat. Which remover do you use afterwards ?<br /><br />Thank you !<br /><br />C.caro_18https://www.blogger.com/profile/05543993991898278788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-23690351978662989162011-11-29T23:04:18.270-05:002011-11-29T23:04:18.270-05:00thanks for the info! my dupe's here: http://ww...thanks for the info! my dupe's here: http://www.saucestudiosonline.com/2011/11/edge-of-glory-nail-lacquer-dupe-for.html and i used your pics as swatches but i linked back!!!blahlahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109793180906972421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-65607393846541505332011-11-28T19:09:41.925-05:002011-11-28T19:09:41.925-05:00@ lauren: Deborah Lippmann's Holographic Edge ...@ lauren: Deborah Lippmann's Holographic Edge Of Glory polish has flakies in it, so without using a flakie polish you won't get a dupe for it. Enamel Girl made a great, almost identical franken. Here's a link to that blog post on her blog: http://enamelgirl.blogspot.com/2011/11/deborah-lippman-lady-gaga-edge-of-glory.html<br /><br />I hope your fiance will buy it for you for Christmas or that you're able to franken one yourself! Thanks for linking my page to your gaga friends :)Alyssa Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131073751821793862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-24710242394570367652011-11-28T15:30:25.931-05:002011-11-28T15:30:25.931-05:00I tried a dupe using Opi Black Onyx and Sally Hans...I tried a dupe using Opi Black Onyx and Sally Hansen's Disco Ball, but the glitter in Disco Ball doesn't look like your swatches. How are the flakies shaped? DB is holographic glitter suspended in clear. I'd love to get this polish, but we'll see if the fiance' actually buys it for me for Christmas before it sells out! Again, thanks for the review. I looked through the entire WWW. also, i linked my gaga friends to this page, hope that's ok.<br /><br />www.saucestudiosonline.comblahlahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109793180906972421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-41462948749809679052011-11-27T20:56:25.695-05:002011-11-27T20:56:25.695-05:00@ Lauren: You're welcome :) And yes, the bas...@ Lauren: You're welcome :) And yes, the base color is just a simple black creme. I really wish they would sell the flakie polish by itself to save money, but I understand that it's best paired with black so it was the smart thing to do (I guess, lol).Alyssa Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131073751821793862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-88644108454465576442011-11-27T20:38:11.311-05:002011-11-27T20:38:11.311-05:00thanks for posting, i've been looking everywhe...thanks for posting, i've been looking everywhere for swatches! so is the base just opaque black shine?blahlahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109793180906972421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-63815160504717059592011-11-27T16:07:15.032-05:002011-11-27T16:07:15.032-05:00@ Manicured Headache Slayer: Welcome to my blog! :...@ Manicured Headache Slayer: Welcome to my blog! :) I'm glad you were able to get your hands on this set because it is really pretty and will be a collectible item in the future. And like you said... part goes to charity so that makes it okay :)Alyssa Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131073751821793862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-89310133114944725482011-11-27T16:06:09.917-05:002011-11-27T16:06:09.917-05:00@ Miranda: They don't make them anymore; at le...@ Miranda: They don't make them anymore; at least not available on the Golden Rose website. I've seen them though, and they are very pretty!Alyssa Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131073751821793862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-43308958862719579172011-11-27T13:38:49.636-05:002011-11-27T13:38:49.636-05:00very unique!very unique!Quirky Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13073526221963833342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-22270192332767656512011-11-27T11:14:14.541-05:002011-11-27T11:14:14.541-05:00After seeing your swatches (and so far, you've...After seeing your swatches (and so far, you've been the only one--congrats and thanks!) I had to go buy the set, as well as Money Now. I really had to think since I have Stairway to Heaven but it is different enough.<br /><br />It is similar to Cult Nails Unicorn Puke (aka Clairvoyant). But it IS a DL. AND I'm a DL addict AND a Gaga fan AND part goes to charity.<br /><br />So yeah I bought it ;) Thanks!The Rainbow Zebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556423049067122472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-60119261429629125522011-11-27T00:18:08.347-05:002011-11-27T00:18:08.347-05:00Obviously one of my favorite polishesObviously one of my favorite polishesMirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12634311927529918638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765292147771027340.post-73719782251959305092011-11-27T00:17:42.757-05:002011-11-27T00:17:42.757-05:00Golden Rose Scale Effects 02 is a perfect and very...Golden Rose Scale Effects 02 is a perfect and very cheap dupeMirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12634311927529918638noreply@blogger.com