tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77465533998829447472024-02-16T01:32:06.350+00:00Nails and beyondIt all started with nail polish...jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.comBlogger594125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-58224513353055160262012-08-31T12:55:00.000+01:002012-08-31T12:55:24.546+01:003 more parcels posted!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip3da4Z4Ti7nLYEw_4m1pD0TAJ1tJo7JccmpfoLI3CnyxmAKRDOWsJpx_mMj4wXj2yd8lKbDqT82G2_gAGGu0R2p_obYM6WypRrPzOqiNAN1PNqfmm2RCnsm2FUCCMoR4Z1q7I7VyAA0dH/s1600/P1060642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip3da4Z4Ti7nLYEw_4m1pD0TAJ1tJo7JccmpfoLI3CnyxmAKRDOWsJpx_mMj4wXj2yd8lKbDqT82G2_gAGGu0R2p_obYM6WypRrPzOqiNAN1PNqfmm2RCnsm2FUCCMoR4Z1q7I7VyAA0dH/s640/P1060642.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Proofs of posting. Could this be your package? Expect it Monday/Tuesday? All UK addresses today.</div>
<br />
Jennijaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-12432368961717463092012-08-30T09:59:00.000+01:002012-08-30T09:59:06.701+01:00Blog sale news...1. First proof of today's posting! I think the ladies to whom these parcels are addressed can see enough of their addresses to be reassured BUT nobody else will be able to identify them. That's the theory!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhthfY-flqw2expssNqwlqatJFMf_TUBHRs9O5B6iFD5WEQRJ86yJfz2TjTn9fjWQ10UznPW5C7xvRnjMtfNIM74Yxl_6gBiMmMKVXjXkeM1lHSnCCX9J18HORr1EA9prfxh6Sx5Dg4fKEV/s1600/P1060641.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhthfY-flqw2expssNqwlqatJFMf_TUBHRs9O5B6iFD5WEQRJ86yJfz2TjTn9fjWQ10UznPW5C7xvRnjMtfNIM74Yxl_6gBiMmMKVXjXkeM1lHSnCCX9J18HORr1EA9prfxh6Sx5Dg4fKEV/s640/P1060641.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
2. There are plenty of polishes still available.<br />
<br />
3. I can invoice you if you have already ordered and would prefer it OR...<br />
<br />
4. Go to paypal and pay ja _ latham at hot mail dot com and choose Personal and take it from there.<br />
<br />
5. Have a nice day, everyone. It's my birthday. #GETTINGaBIToldNOW<br />
<br />
Jennijaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-49351452445777094382012-08-28T17:02:00.001+01:002012-08-30T18:22:14.129+01:00Blog sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3D3EnZZccGAPC22n5aWK6UaKFe2oMC-RDqnEh-Xxe-IIeDkNoiQf10Z4apSNPlvqjwpl2GmiMnU0oPOy6ZA5NbdgK3f8fymfjBdcIL0x-tNu0FtnsQl3W3wOZIAhaqgtKCFmM9-r6BO0o/s1600/P1060325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3D3EnZZccGAPC22n5aWK6UaKFe2oMC-RDqnEh-Xxe-IIeDkNoiQf10Z4apSNPlvqjwpl2GmiMnU0oPOy6ZA5NbdgK3f8fymfjBdcIL0x-tNu0FtnsQl3W3wOZIAhaqgtKCFmM9-r6BO0o/s640/P1060325.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
CG (all standard sizes are £2) + an Illamasqua <br />
Cowardly Lyin, Soft Sienna Silks, <strike style="color: red;">1st Mate</strike>, Classic Camel, Pelican Grey, <strike style="color: red;">Mistletoe Kisses,</strike> <strike style="color: red;">Illamasqua Bacterium £3</strike>, mini CGs all £1.50 - CG in the City, <strike style="color: red;">Urban Night</strike>, <strike><span style="color: red;">Midtown Magic</span></strike>, <strike style="color: red;">Ahoy</strike>, <strike style="color: red;">Skyscraper</strike>, <strike style="color: red;">1st Mate, Life Preserver</strike><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmblWex2biut2hR5gJVhccgaes7sF0q12xn9c8NqnXCk-ig1BBH4ig7RlG0OxiAApmxLQp20VKrBRfYlwjL9pf5StoAEEFxaw9VBqgghvhvsPbGjVLq_Kmx7CAAs7irnxpyZmuiFZ58D87/s1600/P1060326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmblWex2biut2hR5gJVhccgaes7sF0q12xn9c8NqnXCk-ig1BBH4ig7RlG0OxiAApmxLQp20VKrBRfYlwjL9pf5StoAEEFxaw9VBqgghvhvsPbGjVLq_Kmx7CAAs7irnxpyZmuiFZ58D87/s640/P1060326.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Nails Inc all £2<br />
<div style="color: red;">
<strike>Chester Terrace, Hays Mews, Augustus St, Barnsbury Rd, Kingly St, Drury Lane, The Hurlingham, Battersea Power Station, Captivating Selfridges</strike> </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILLxb1ChW72tbB_rzMbuT9f6Kp4N7dSTK_8RHS_F4I-ep2txebSIuqqwu6EtrL_hEEkxXXduayxMJ-dIDUhUbbsqpFNrMUq7pyT6wRPpBarrYbH9uyzDz_yIuFNKuCSD1mVGq4Gq_Yahh/s1600/P1060327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILLxb1ChW72tbB_rzMbuT9f6Kp4N7dSTK_8RHS_F4I-ep2txebSIuqqwu6EtrL_hEEkxXXduayxMJ-dIDUhUbbsqpFNrMUq7pyT6wRPpBarrYbH9uyzDz_yIuFNKuCSD1mVGq4Gq_Yahh/s640/P1060327.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Models Own all £1.50<br />
<div style="color: red;">
<strike>Sterling Silver, Blue Moon, </strike><strike>Lemon Meringue New, Champagne New, Green Flash, Lili's Pink, Baby Blues New, Champagne </strike></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGn2BeJZ9NcwVwvffqxJpyE1Ij-9SaftkMTmm-bPwx6h6dZPab4vIXcnOdy0W3aYPrH19P3dQtDiYR0Tt9lAqUa3bgn8O_TF8VCgYelxR-d35FDKeMSoG-rEKmrhyphenhyphen5CrqDLJ59aGvdcfz/s1600/P1060323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGn2BeJZ9NcwVwvffqxJpyE1Ij-9SaftkMTmm-bPwx6h6dZPab4vIXcnOdy0W3aYPrH19P3dQtDiYR0Tt9lAqUa3bgn8O_TF8VCgYelxR-d35FDKeMSoG-rEKmrhyphenhyphen5CrqDLJ59aGvdcfz/s640/P1060323.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
OPI all £2.50<br />
<strike style="color: red;">William Tell</strike>, Not Really Waitress New, <strike style="color: red;">Going Ape-ricot</strike>, Rising Star, <strike style="color: red;">Rally
Pretty Pink</strike>, Tapas This, Red Shatter, Overexposed South Beach, Samoan
Sand<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiykdV0CYktH85B9e-LxvpkIATztavyd6vXRlMF-vt1pBxYx8DVI0Ea2XvF7KZipCxGt25l8GG7slHiB90hNOAS_zDA-pCNu7ZdaHLvKsTNRUPSQMO55TUrJdRbSQaXNr65t3rz9l91m0ns/s1600/P1060328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiykdV0CYktH85B9e-LxvpkIATztavyd6vXRlMF-vt1pBxYx8DVI0Ea2XvF7KZipCxGt25l8GG7slHiB90hNOAS_zDA-pCNu7ZdaHLvKsTNRUPSQMO55TUrJdRbSQaXNr65t3rz9l91m0ns/s640/P1060328.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<strike style="color: red;">OPI MPJ (£4)</strike> and Too Hot To Hold 'Em Pink £2.50 + 4 OPI minis (green, 2 white, black) for £3 Nails Inc minis ( red creme and gold) for £2, <strike style="color: red;">Orly Purple Pleather £2</strike><span style="color: red;">,</span> Jessica Victorian Crush £2 <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfTgGRZNcVkdfvxdwgRtLVXIFUFRtf59XeCk4Bzl3mfM_so8nC84ENzMJoptBF3Sq8WMfqtz6cSbUEigAvGut9S3zAXbXEsmCyTtaqSUxbN2H0t9Ns4an6iqRk6jPPDbrl0Eglcat6OiOh/s1600/P1060329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfTgGRZNcVkdfvxdwgRtLVXIFUFRtf59XeCk4Bzl3mfM_so8nC84ENzMJoptBF3Sq8WMfqtz6cSbUEigAvGut9S3zAXbXEsmCyTtaqSUxbN2H0t9Ns4an6iqRk6jPPDbrl0Eglcat6OiOh/s640/P1060329.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Urban Decay (all £1.50) Brick House, Twisted, green silvery foil, LD Petites minis set of 4 £5, Max Factor Fantasy Fire - 2 of them left at £1.50 each<br />
<br />
OK, I just ran out of patience and time. Here's a list of the rest. Some of them are new but I've priced them all as used. That means only ever swatched once. So essentially they are new except where indicated. I'm sure I have featured many on my own blog but you could maybe google anything you are curious about?<br />
<br />
<u><i><b>Price bands</b></i></u><br />
A £2 B£1.50 C£1 <br />
<ol>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Essie Minty Candy Apple A</strike></li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Essie Lily Pond A</strike></li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Essie Ruby Slippers 80% full C</strike></li>
<li>Essie mini Bossa Nova C</li>
<li>Essie Braziliant A </li>
<li>Color Club Slow Jam A</li>
<li>Color Club Groove Thang A</li>
<li>Color Club Electronica A</li>
<li>Color Club 4 minis - black white green red (from a Christmas set) £4</li>
<li>Misa Disco Queen A</li>
<li>Misa High Waist Hue B</li>
<li>Misa Ghetto Fabulous B</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Illamasqua (unnamed red) jelly/creme C</strike></li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Nubar Blue Hydrangea A</strike></li>
<li>Nubar Vaso A</li>
<li>Nubar Tan Me 80% C</li>
<li>Nubar Hot Yellow A</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Nubar Petunia Sparkle 90% B</strike></li>
<li>Nubar Verde A</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Nubar Wildlife A</strike></li>
<li>BB Couture Love Drunk A (If you don't have BB Couture then you SHOULD)</li>
<li>BB Ravager A</li>
<li>BB Eve A</li>
<li>BB Spellbound A</li>
<li>BB Joker</li>
<li>BB Kelly's Green A</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>BB Impact Driver A</strike></li>
<li>BB Studio 54 A</li>
<li>BB Tuxedo Night A</li>
<li>BB Santa's Sak A</li>
<li>BB Bullfighter A</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Cult Nails Let Me Fly A</strike></li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Cult Swanbourne A</strike></li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Cult In A Trance A</strike></li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Cult Living Water A</strike></li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>GOSH Holographic (original and new) £4</strike></li>
<li>GOSH Silver Star B</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>GOSH Rainbow A (flakies)</strike></li>
<li>Sally Hansen Spectrum B</li>
<li>Sally Hansen DVD B</li>
<li>Sally Hansen Mudslide B </li>
<li>Sally Hansen 2 nail art pens red and silver £3</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Nars Bohemia £5</strike></li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Claire's Dream Catcher A</strike></li>
<li>Hard Candy Hick A (these are fairly HTF)</li>
<li>Hard Candy Erogenous A </li>
<li>Hard Candy Cosmic A (has the plastic ring with it)</li>
<li>Leighton Denny Diamond Ivory £3</li>
<li>LD Diamond Rose £3</li>
<li>LD 4 minis Natural White, Steel Appeal, Provocactive and Miss Behavin' (red white blue black) £5</li>
<li>3 Kiss nail art paint stripers black white silver for £3</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Nox Twilight Citrus A</strike></li>
<li>Nox Wine & Dine A</li>
<li>Nox Talon A</li>
<li>Revlon Street Wear Burnt B</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Butter London Rosie Lee £2.50</strike></li>
<li>Finger Paints I've Been Framed A</li>
<li>Diamond Cosmetics Blue Diamonds B</li>
<li>DC Diamond's Diamonds B</li>
<li>DC Amethyst & Diamonds B</li>
<li>DC Pink Flaminglo C</li>
<li>L'Oreal Coral Starfish B</li>
<li>L'Oreal Yellow Seahorse B</li>
<li>Barielle Swizzle Stix A</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Barielle Jess' Champagne Toast A</strike></li>
<li>OK, these (from 66 to 78) are all Barielles - Gelt Me To The Party A</li>
<li>Cashmere Or Loose Me A</li>
<li>Aura Angora A</li>
<li>Slate Of Affairs A</li>
<li>Beaches & Dreams A</li>
<li>Sailors Delight A</li>
<li>Lemondrops A</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Blossom A</strike></li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Falling Star £3</strike></li>
<li>Expressive A</li>
<li>Belly Dance A</li>
<li>Polished Princess A</li>
<li>Make It A Latte A</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Ciate My Fair Lady C</strike></li>
<li>Pop Beauty Nail Glam Violetta B</li>
<li>Pop Beauty NG Eleven C</li>
<li>Pop Beauty NG Twenty Seven C</li>
<li>Pop Beauty NG Sparkly B</li>
<li>Pop Beauty NG fine red glitter C</li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Barry M Dusky Mauve x 2 A</strike></li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Barry M Mint Green A</strike></li>
<li style="color: red;"><strike>Barry M Green Glitter C</strike></li>
</ol>
<u><i><b>T & Cs</b></i></u><br />
<ul>
<li>Paypal only (prefer to be paid as 'friend' to avoid fees but I can't force you!)</li>
<li>Will post anywhere in the world but check with me for postage costs first if you're out of the UK and I'll personalise a quote for you</li>
<li>I'll post no later than 2 days after being paid</li>
<li>I'll get proof of posting ( bog-standard 2nd class) OR you can request 'signed for' if you email me</li>
<li>Any questions now or ever email me on ja_latham@hotmail.com </li>
<li>P&P in the UK is £1.50 for 1 item - sorry it's so expensive but blame the Royal Mail - but add 35p for each additional item</li>
<li>They'll be in proper padded bags </li>
<li>State what you want in the comments box. First come, first served. My paypal is linked to the email address above. If you're UK and you are happy with standard postage then just pay and I'll send out to you. If your paypal ID is wildly different from your blogging ID please let me know so I can match you up.</li>
<li>Hope I've covered everything!</li>
</ul>
Jenni jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-55051870398983377522012-08-27T15:13:00.001+01:002012-08-27T15:13:58.555+01:00Tomorrow 5pm - don't forget!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH7Excg_nM0OBitQgIABX8mNrxdyJEtS4pxZSez6vf8VSdHMBhRjLwmCmDgHjqQ6tRJYeZsSFJ_xE-WTzkMTZ1hwKqH9HwTdOq8hMGAeIOcTIlmDuTP7VR3PIEmFuZFYRx0zJt5uHACe7C/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH7Excg_nM0OBitQgIABX8mNrxdyJEtS4pxZSez6vf8VSdHMBhRjLwmCmDgHjqQ6tRJYeZsSFJ_xE-WTzkMTZ1hwKqH9HwTdOq8hMGAeIOcTIlmDuTP7VR3PIEmFuZFYRx0zJt5uHACe7C/s1600/images.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
100+ polishes for sale!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<ul>
<li>Paypal only (prefer to be paid as 'friend' to avoid fees but I can't force you!)</li>
<li>Anywhere in the world but check with me for postage costs first if you're out of the UK and I'll personalise a quote for you</li>
<li>In the UK I'll publish different postage rates for bulk purchases</li>
<li>I'll post no later than 2 days after being paid</li>
<li>I'll get proof of posting ( bog-standard 2nd class) OR you can request 'signed for' if you email me</li>
<li>Any questions now or ever email me on nuttyteacher@gmail.com</li>
</ul>
Jenni jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-85931948339777545312012-08-20T19:35:00.001+01:002012-08-20T19:35:09.492+01:00The 100 challenge...how many polishes is TOO many?I'm going to have a blog sale starting next week: Tuesday August 28th at 5pm. May include any or all of these....<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOeqBAVNQLgp3AT7EgdPRmpYDNjf2iAEy78DHdNsXbu-B-lD4orQGsKIXP8QnCa7Cro-pSWuL5ra4F1TOunJXwABIrMQxgckWs8TjJoauC-7tIAfqpiyXE0avV4tJo5_pcn4LzVVZdJz2b/s1600/collall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOeqBAVNQLgp3AT7EgdPRmpYDNjf2iAEy78DHdNsXbu-B-lD4orQGsKIXP8QnCa7Cro-pSWuL5ra4F1TOunJXwABIrMQxgckWs8TjJoauC-7tIAfqpiyXE0avV4tJo5_pcn4LzVVZdJz2b/s640/collall.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
I'm very interested in a movement called 'Labour Behind The Label'. I'm always banging on about ethical buying and decent pay and conditions for workers. One of their campaigns is '6 items or less'. Here's an example of one of their recent campaigns - you choose 6 items of top clothing for Lent (40 days). Shoes and accessories are extra and not limited but the core 6 could be: 2 tops, jumper, skirt, trousers, dress. Quite a few fashion bloggers have done this. Yes, you can wash them but those are your 6 items. Live with it if you can! And I'm going to try this soon.<br />
<br />
http://www.ragsagainstthemachine.com/ Rags is one such blogger who has done this and she links to others.<br />
<br />
http://www.labourbehindthelabel.org/ For the actual website.<br />
<br />
<u><i><b>So on the reducing consumption theme</b></i></u> - could I get by with a core collection of only 100 polishes? <u><b><i>Should</i></b></u> I? I think I just may try it and eliminate everything else from my stash. Could end up being a VERY big blog sale!<br />
<br />
Jenni <br />
Is there anything you'd like me to include in the sale that you've seen me blog about? What's the absolute minimum you could get away with in polish or lippie or tops?jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-61923934175692919212012-08-18T18:23:00.003+01:002012-08-18T18:23:35.463+01:00Oldies but goodies....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiiJHl7fwJiFvu9YbIlRBySVi1VFpdRHOHRtPYEtpV9aYJptwjuoFLKyLuSi_DhC6cdQwPtjbbGUpXtTbKyxhHB-8ywRzG3yPKLwiRHisHlsvWyPdtVqDnZB8XOlBX_wS4_UMMEPA6wxy9/s1600/2pix2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiiJHl7fwJiFvu9YbIlRBySVi1VFpdRHOHRtPYEtpV9aYJptwjuoFLKyLuSi_DhC6cdQwPtjbbGUpXtTbKyxhHB-8ywRzG3yPKLwiRHisHlsvWyPdtVqDnZB8XOlBX_wS4_UMMEPA6wxy9/s640/2pix2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oldies - Jessica tints RH (which confusingly I have put on the left) and Bourjois Prune Virtuelle LH (sadly discontinued as it is slightly holo and rather good)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li>Why are gradients nearly always top to bottom and hardly ever side to side?</li>
<li>BLOGSALE NEWS: The blogsale will appear here Tuesday 28.08.2012 at about 5pm - taking me ages to sort out and I'm going to Iceland on the 23rd so I'd better wait until I get back - there will be about 150 polishes</li>
<li>I had toyed with the idea of doing it over a few days as there are so many but I feel that for budgeting purposes and P&P calculations it's better to do it all in one go </li>
</ul>
Jenni jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-39386917872804907492012-08-15T17:12:00.001+01:002012-08-15T17:12:56.340+01:00When black is not the new black - or even the OLD black<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvrOfm9l6jA6YGJ1UZVWVTTkgpmLSXZ-ka57JWu63iaQZuUU_ZTZ8fPBfNdF9R6E90rz8vpLGYPC4LrQd39qzZ5BKAPr05W8t6BDyWcWUgjmyRreF_6ci3jWi3tuzX9nZr1ryVQ_qp3F4/s1600/flormar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvrOfm9l6jA6YGJ1UZVWVTTkgpmLSXZ-ka57JWu63iaQZuUU_ZTZ8fPBfNdF9R6E90rz8vpLGYPC4LrQd39qzZ5BKAPr05W8t6BDyWcWUgjmyRreF_6ci3jWi3tuzX9nZr1ryVQ_qp3F4/s640/flormar.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lancome Piha Black with Catrice Prismatics on little finger with Flormar 004 on ring, 002 on middle and 001 on index</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li>In short - layering over black (2 coats)</li>
<li>http://www.flormar.co.uk/article/delivery_and_returns</li>
<li>These Multidimensions are now £2.24 each plus P&P for a 12ml bottle</li>
<li>Well worth it</li>
<li>It's a Turkish brand - ever tried it? </li>
</ul>
Jenni jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-79845835395248432512012-08-14T16:04:00.001+01:002012-08-14T16:04:37.846+01:00Let the (blog sale) fun and games begin! (Soon...)I have to photograph the beggars first!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VQFeAJ27GwEZetK9PBLPIp5iSTo5Ew-A9jfZ7GxVYixKB-iIpTStxl5pvrARm-H_8ykRfw-xD8iZ89rssrkrH4SpidDGi48nJTTqYjUhC39I820pXwPfvYJtVhC4NzadG4BMT8mDFN7S/s1600/P1060290.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VQFeAJ27GwEZetK9PBLPIp5iSTo5Ew-A9jfZ7GxVYixKB-iIpTStxl5pvrARm-H_8ykRfw-xD8iZ89rssrkrH4SpidDGi48nJTTqYjUhC39I820pXwPfvYJtVhC4NzadG4BMT8mDFN7S/s640/P1060290.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There have to be at least 150 here...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li>From Orly to OPI</li>
<li>From Bourjois to BB Couture</li>
<li>Fromm Essie to Nubar via Illamasqua and Leighton Denny</li>
<li>I'll give you notice - about 3 days</li>
<li>It'll be payment via paypal</li>
<li>Anywhere in the world - if out of the UK then email me for a P&P quote, please</li>
<li>I'll get proof of posting but if you want 'signed for' then please request it</li>
<li>Phew - better get busy taking pix and pricing them up.... </li>
</ul>
Jenni jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-4392865147386954272012-08-13T18:09:00.001+01:002012-08-13T18:09:11.797+01:00See the lovely silvery glass fleck?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PPk654vdudtSSyL1GLQYkSOSTXnUwkNjJmia6z_6p5ECmELSqXMIHQ8V92yiogc72VY12wlE5jHeUfG2FIQOntMp2skFy3i2yymfRlRCZ8MpzChEdRKmWwHwC_Ckzk4ib-a6d9MQ_ZTj/s1600/pihacoll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PPk654vdudtSSyL1GLQYkSOSTXnUwkNjJmia6z_6p5ECmELSqXMIHQ8V92yiogc72VY12wlE5jHeUfG2FIQOntMp2skFy3i2yymfRlRCZ8MpzChEdRKmWwHwC_Ckzk4ib-a6d9MQ_ZTj/s640/pihacoll.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lancome Piha Black</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<ul>
<li>No. Me neither!</li>
<li>Not on the nail anyway - in the BOTTLE for sure but on the nail? Nah.</li>
<li>It's a lovely glossy polish and <i>nearly</i> opaque in a single coat</li>
<li>BUT....</li>
</ul>
Jenni<br />
Not selling it though as I need a black and I quite like this one. Unless anyone desperately wants it. But why would you when the fleck that's so seductive in the bottle fails to materialise on the nail? But I have seen swatches where it works better than I have managed to achieve.jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-18557937611909144652012-08-12T16:39:00.002+01:002012-08-12T16:39:25.790+01:00Oo, look at the muck in 'ere!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4U7FRZAtFBEKd2JLeGisBFS3K-e7QJgFI96_R5-FCDMz6xejuqsDnhK-3pWERsLMgaaJmBH7ynk7ZL7C3w2Ovl-31V-BbL8zc_EoO3CZk4QIYX7XbW-5WyHH39P6KKnS_ENzVUdl-tOhs/s1600/jessgrad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4U7FRZAtFBEKd2JLeGisBFS3K-e7QJgFI96_R5-FCDMz6xejuqsDnhK-3pWERsLMgaaJmBH7ynk7ZL7C3w2Ovl-31V-BbL8zc_EoO3CZk4QIYX7XbW-5WyHH39P6KKnS_ENzVUdl-tOhs/s640/jessgrad.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gradient with 3 Jessica tints/jellies</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li>Sorting my stash for keep/blogsale/carboot</li>
<li>Put the jellies in the blog sale box but may have changed my mind</li>
<li>Saw a gradient with some newish American Apparel polishes (sheers as they call them) and wanted to try it so here it is</li>
<li>I like it</li>
<li>Many bottles haven't been used in years - hence the dust!</li>
<li>Have ordered 4 of the American Apparel when I meant to have stopped polish purchases - doh! </li>
</ul>
Jennijaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-19454373826559893022012-08-11T17:04:00.003+01:002012-08-11T17:04:41.994+01:00I am the 'Eddie the Eagle' of nail art! *Behold. I will prove it.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFaNQlfZoTlhbRV-vHRZgaNC3Qr483K46QmmjWw0EiNw1QkEj0kkp-C0q3kMuNW7oqWnFBB2U-blI4tkN2CvjXQPjmeopOdvP165MrjKzIrvWdftlQH3aQbeZiDaS-hdxY4E7WOnWTZ-Ey/s1600/limpcs2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFaNQlfZoTlhbRV-vHRZgaNC3Qr483K46QmmjWw0EiNw1QkEj0kkp-C0q3kMuNW7oqWnFBB2U-blI4tkN2CvjXQPjmeopOdvP165MrjKzIrvWdftlQH3aQbeZiDaS-hdxY4E7WOnWTZ-Ey/s640/limpcs2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
* Eddie Edwards who came <b>last</b> in the Olympic ski-jump in 1988 but was widely feted for being a good egg. For anyone who isn't British and wonders why this is admirable I shall explain. He was a chubby little chap from the noted snowsport resort of Stroud (!) who had to wear glasses all the time due to being very long-sighted and these invariable got fogged up in the cold air meaning he couldn't see. Despite this he persisted and consequently gained great admiration and respect from those of us Brits who do love an underdog. That's probably all of us. Yes?<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>It's the wrong kind of blue for a kick-off (Nubar Hydrangea)</li>
<li>The silver on the index finger turned out pink and I have no idea why!</li>
<li>The gold is the wrong gold (Barry M)</li>
<li>So much wrong with it I can't go on</li>
<li>However in the spirit of British jolly-well-done-anyway-ness I have awarded myself a gold medal with the accompaniment of a traditional British Diamond Jubilee headband rather than a little bunch of flowers</li>
</ul>
Feel free to congratulate/commiserate/condemn!<br />
<br />
Happy Olympics-Nearly-Over to you all!<br />
<br />
Jennijaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-8221613289725689482012-08-10T17:01:00.005+01:002012-08-10T17:01:40.994+01:00Bring me sunshine!And lo - the sun shone!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdkdnL2g-IONla1BtPEtphhTuZzGkPnfrpe6D5mqTorA0gAqccVEbNlG1TbPoWy3iuWMxaUCq2XbW-ENPDVX5iM-6_PkEGJOE_F0lDZq5RNHuyexExSyB_djjMo9GdVWehLPjTs2O4N9A/s1600/sporty.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdkdnL2g-IONla1BtPEtphhTuZzGkPnfrpe6D5mqTorA0gAqccVEbNlG1TbPoWy3iuWMxaUCq2XbW-ENPDVX5iM-6_PkEGJOE_F0lDZq5RNHuyexExSyB_djjMo9GdVWehLPjTs2O4N9A/s640/sporty.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Sporty Clubbing Colours (probably called Popcorn) + a zhoosh of Flormar 001</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li>The scratches and dings are my fault as I rushed out shopping too soon after application</li>
<li>For a yellow I reckon it would be fine in 3 coats and that's not at all bad for a yellow</li>
<li>Especially for cheap polish</li>
<li>Of course these probably wouldn't <u><b>be</b></u> cheap if upscaled to 15ml bottles</li>
<li>But you know what I mean</li>
<li>Running rings round myself now!</li>
<li>A suitable polish for a bright day</li>
</ul>
Jennijaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-80714983030276803332012-08-09T16:46:00.002+01:002012-08-09T16:46:15.306+01:00Now that's what I call a quality polish!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYGu1b2QtvoosJpYbcqBpMaln5-BPvuA8o23kmEhqAol42XXOg1t0iXnapMRbyF5_cWYSYMJ8qc_UEhafAFVWh0YChoEFhBUlroOwjd8DOlqzFjoLTuBZoUZ0Ee7wH_hM_wMHQFNsrdKv/s1600/smooth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYGu1b2QtvoosJpYbcqBpMaln5-BPvuA8o23kmEhqAol42XXOg1t0iXnapMRbyF5_cWYSYMJ8qc_UEhafAFVWh0YChoEFhBUlroOwjd8DOlqzFjoLTuBZoUZ0Ee7wH_hM_wMHQFNsrdKv/s640/smooth.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smooth Sailing 2 coats</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li>I love this</li>
<li>The index finger is actually Barielle Slate of Affairs with CG Fairy Dust due to me making a mess with SS and I think the Barielle will deserve its own post in due course so I won't say any more about it</li>
<li>I always come late to collections because I wait for them to be reduced</li>
<li>Very rarely do I buy anything current because I'm so damned tight</li>
</ul>
Jenni<br />
What about you? Get all the latest polishes as they are released OR do the canny-shopper thing?jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-7848004412594444192012-08-08T17:07:00.002+01:002012-08-08T17:07:40.269+01:00Silver spoon - with which I was not born...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjNlnMuJC8dVmgLwdo0XMAJWRlT4R3Eh61wd-ov4b-EiQKSq3jKXEmKtUytwv4nhkBePK6pEbVbquVbH1iMBszIVG1IFdFyAv1JSXChRTz8cyGcaJyhT3hFO1rDZpzQ0PiPIB4la2-ECE/s1600/slvr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjNlnMuJC8dVmgLwdo0XMAJWRlT4R3Eh61wd-ov4b-EiQKSq3jKXEmKtUytwv4nhkBePK6pEbVbquVbH1iMBszIVG1IFdFyAv1JSXChRTz8cyGcaJyhT3hFO1rDZpzQ0PiPIB4la2-ECE/s640/slvr.jpg" width="544" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The star-thing is an old spoon - or WAS!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jEXB7XvU5LDARVpDTEQiUjWUtugXZSIisO5CJSo4_e3oiR6rb4RsnV-5o8ILGRpG-os8S702wob6yrXJi7axDHr7_5R4V0s9uruxteOVRxzVJDklt448XYe1hhMpWl-k8R1DpaCQtK9d/s1600/spoondate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jEXB7XvU5LDARVpDTEQiUjWUtugXZSIisO5CJSo4_e3oiR6rb4RsnV-5o8ILGRpG-os8S702wob6yrXJi7axDHr7_5R4V0s9uruxteOVRxzVJDklt448XYe1hhMpWl-k8R1DpaCQtK9d/s640/spoondate.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<ul>
<li>Recycle</li>
<li>Reuse (never know which is which) </li>
<li>Had the date of daughter 2's wedding engraved on this piece</li>
<li>Made from a vintage silver spoon - old forks are used this way too</li>
<li>Added couple of 'silver' cheapo stretch bracelets - one with leather thongs plus 'coin' plus heart</li>
<li>Sourced from ebay (cheapies) + indie artisan-jeweller </li>
<li>Back in the day I would never have put tat with better quality but those days are gone! </li>
<li>Actually my father was quite comfortably placed when I was <i><b>very</b></i> little but those days too were quickly gone - he wasn't good with money</li>
</ul>
Jenni<br />
You from a privileged background (the proverbial 'born with a silver spoon' if any readers don't know the saying) or not so much?<br />
<br />jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-53664306928707875782012-08-07T17:02:00.001+01:002012-08-07T17:02:06.650+01:00I'm a forensic scientist...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92vVp_6Qf2Md9IkF7zzfyiZ5_KzNUiDK6pcdc9VQbma2HpzNk0zSFYKQOtWJUOEdRzvb7bxNwFnKJoSxZlLKwyusYsej9nJJjyVRDt_6Z0MTMWn63xKzIhux-ltSpqMLpxjL-AKRrx2Sq/s1600/collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92vVp_6Qf2Md9IkF7zzfyiZ5_KzNUiDK6pcdc9VQbma2HpzNk0zSFYKQOtWJUOEdRzvb7bxNwFnKJoSxZlLKwyusYsej9nJJjyVRDt_6Z0MTMWn63xKzIhux-ltSpqMLpxjL-AKRrx2Sq/s640/collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blah de blah original dirty French + 1. Hypnotize me and 2. Let Me Fly</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li>In my head I <u>so</u> am!</li>
<li>As I suspect is everyone else who reads crime fiction or watches junk TV</li>
<li>To tidy up my dirty French from the other day I added some Cult layering</li>
<li>And looked and thought 'Eeeeew, I bet corpses look a bit like this! Maybe.'</li>
<li>Like I said - I'm no forensic scientist (in <i>this</i> life)</li>
<li>It looks like a fascinating job but it's probably really dull IRL</li>
</ul>
Jenni<br />
YOUR dream job?jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-23614670302624795012012-08-06T17:00:00.004+01:002012-08-06T17:00:28.169+01:00I like blue hydrangeas the best!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-vOulK5kHXpQECQ-_XAVT20celaMe5ZZiXKymUizpHaeM24lIW5iETsVuy9Z5FWwfhCu6v1VZH6h7Cw3b1ycgCM7MV4DdwyDXK1HVQzkzeFzHTbLGCgdsm7BUL36hL7zWtqyg1w4IGon/s1600/hydrangea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-vOulK5kHXpQECQ-_XAVT20celaMe5ZZiXKymUizpHaeM24lIW5iETsVuy9Z5FWwfhCu6v1VZH6h7Cw3b1ycgCM7MV4DdwyDXK1HVQzkzeFzHTbLGCgdsm7BUL36hL7zWtqyg1w4IGon/s640/hydrangea.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue Hydrangea</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
<li>I'd wanted this for a long time</li>
<li>The shimmer doesn't come across though so I added Flormar 001 to enhance it</li>
<li>It was a streaky nightmare and that's <b>another</b> reason for the Flormar</li>
<li>But it's a pretty polish and not <b>too</b> lobster-claw-inducing</li>
</ul>
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
Jenni</div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
What pastel blues are easy to apply w/out streaks? D'you know of any?</div>jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-23240963063578988232012-08-05T15:30:00.001+01:002012-08-05T15:30:38.624+01:00Dirty French my way...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgve4bZ5ZMc6ZnT0lB78VrzxMKfJrWBBD40IILUn4QoiiwikJWbZEAxrTD6eRSp7BrrxffzP7ZG1fs07h-wHbx2rbm9WDS8Jm6c2jl6Mgpx4S17Sbfgw5A4ttEav_jPIJ2uVBTOzihqHYWn/s1600/dfrench.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgve4bZ5ZMc6ZnT0lB78VrzxMKfJrWBBD40IILUn4QoiiwikJWbZEAxrTD6eRSp7BrrxffzP7ZG1fs07h-wHbx2rbm9WDS8Jm6c2jl6Mgpx4S17Sbfgw5A4ttEav_jPIJ2uVBTOzihqHYWn/s640/dfrench.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Jessica Skin Deep + Cult Living Water</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">+ some mattificaciousness</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Read a post entitled 'Dirty French'</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Had nude nails so thought I'd muck them up a bit</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dare I say it looks better IRL?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apologies for cuticles - don't think I've bothered with them over the hols </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The diagonal is quite deliberate btw</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am on 6 week holiday now. Another 4 left. How much do you have in the way of hols? Would you like 6 weeks or would you get bored?</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jenni </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-75680427174614377262012-08-04T14:48:00.000+01:002012-08-04T14:48:28.376+01:00Grenadine Tonic - queen of cocktails<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3io_an4aaHzSQ06s7NstNttrUFJozafz1Gy53OOhPsHa3-nTWiqdUMugV8tRqszOLd__iwgb_NJ9-cfQNpW4kSIhMCWEaL_OEoPRYRx3L4XpGRSsPEvyQwPvNFDRw7q74cFtP4oieND6l/s1600/grenadine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3io_an4aaHzSQ06s7NstNttrUFJozafz1Gy53OOhPsHa3-nTWiqdUMugV8tRqszOLd__iwgb_NJ9-cfQNpW4kSIhMCWEaL_OEoPRYRx3L4XpGRSsPEvyQwPvNFDRw7q74cFtP4oieND6l/s640/grenadine.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bourjois 1 seconde gloss Gel + OPI Red Shatter</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li>Fair to say I didn't cover the tips properly</li>
<li>Day I got back from Hrvatska (Croatia) and had to replace old mani</li>
<li>Yes, it's a jelly and the jelly-haters outnumber the jelly-lovers (I think)</li>
<li>It's neither orange nor red and I can't say I like it - it'll be a quid in the forthcoming blogsale</li>
<li>But I DO like cocktails - why have I never drunk cocktails before!!!!</li>
<li>Really developed a pash for them this hols - especially those with grenadine/apricot/blackcurrant</li>
<li>The barman in our fave Croatian bar was coked up to the max, I swear - maybe that's what made the cocktails so good......</li>
<li>Can't remember the cocktail names - it was allegedly a Cuban-style bar so all the names were themed</li>
<li>But I can remember liking the results</li>
</ul>
1 To cocktail or not to cocktail?<br />
2 What to try and what to avoid?<br />
<br />
Jennijaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-67038564017715420302012-08-03T19:40:00.001+01:002012-08-03T19:40:21.738+01:00B's 1st birthday...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1CpombhFEi1CUV6KNGto54O2PZJsromzxvcvY2_9xrwwKJ4S4K5JRqLfIXWm6O76FGo1pJyUcTo7HIumxGQzCoeEWJp9lp2uJEu83MyhobWEGTLe-3p3B4BSoD_tu5reH3sP3Y87KU7Il/s1600/1bree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1CpombhFEi1CUV6KNGto54O2PZJsromzxvcvY2_9xrwwKJ4S4K5JRqLfIXWm6O76FGo1pJyUcTo7HIumxGQzCoeEWJp9lp2uJEu83MyhobWEGTLe-3p3B4BSoD_tu5reH3sP3Y87KU7Il/s640/1bree.jpg" width="486" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I just love this grand-daughter of mine.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enough said.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Except my grandson is a sweetie-tweetie-pudding-pie.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And - if your own kids are driving you crazy these holidays just hang on in there until the grandchildren arrive! It's worth it! ;o)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Jenni</div>jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-19248173350105545652012-08-02T15:48:00.000+01:002012-08-02T15:48:09.227+01:00Brooch: the subject....<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Ya see what I did there?)</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMi6vPh42qQjT8WkrNjf0EcMB0U_lTNeb3bUjKwuaa7NPjDtbdONDK6_gBWW2-GpamzSkRitQeWQeQ6VtglIH0jZncgtjGYoEKQPY8lzfhSQbnjHdZ86eiXvazvrD-r0-x68e3Njhs0sck/s1600/2brch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMi6vPh42qQjT8WkrNjf0EcMB0U_lTNeb3bUjKwuaa7NPjDtbdONDK6_gBWW2-GpamzSkRitQeWQeQ6VtglIH0jZncgtjGYoEKQPY8lzfhSQbnjHdZ86eiXvazvrD-r0-x68e3Njhs0sck/s640/2brch.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An angelic cow with a halo and a harp! I <i>think</i> it's a harp. Who cares? It's cute!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivADutDS6mATVF1DQoHEr7xecl7-KM2OfYv8_I85zD-S9Ojp98RpufYtHE_nm5oCAPPUMpwBRSxYOqQnvM6FWGd3PIpZmSOj_UredopN_ZS4IaM2ruZqqSvkbyDWySlttOylDA5mLr2AhW/s1600/brooch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivADutDS6mATVF1DQoHEr7xecl7-KM2OfYv8_I85zD-S9Ojp98RpufYtHE_nm5oCAPPUMpwBRSxYOqQnvM6FWGd3PIpZmSOj_UredopN_ZS4IaM2ruZqqSvkbyDWySlttOylDA5mLr2AhW/s640/brooch.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My ebay brooches</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li>For someone who doesn't wear brooches I just bought a lot of brooches</li>
<li>All pre-loved</li>
<li>The angel is for my mother - I always buy her angel-related stuff these days</li>
<li>Felt I needed a brooch or brooches to jazz up my wedding outfit (which was pretty low-key) hence the bunch of brooches</li>
<li>Did you know that 'angel' means messenger in the original Greek?</li>
<li>The cow and the 'dog' were 99p bargains</li>
<li>The others were a lot (a technical auction lot kind of lot) of bits'n'bobs</li>
</ul>
Jenni<br />
Are you a brooch-person? <br />
<ul>
</ul>jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-25602011069900802342012-08-01T14:21:00.003+01:002012-08-01T14:21:52.720+01:00This is me...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0Gz4VU7Qo7AMcNEzF60t7k51S6mw7q3C3o1pjCrazKMU2j9BP8MJT0-dhyphenhyphencCxsHdXCmJ9GLuB5Cc4Z6AyLimOlQsuIbIWH-VWa0eF08AVqQ55nrwnHn6VlO2dxJE7LyPdOaM1Dulq43f/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0Gz4VU7Qo7AMcNEzF60t7k51S6mw7q3C3o1pjCrazKMU2j9BP8MJT0-dhyphenhyphencCxsHdXCmJ9GLuB5Cc4Z6AyLimOlQsuIbIWH-VWa0eF08AVqQ55nrwnHn6VlO2dxJE7LyPdOaM1Dulq43f/s400/images.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<ul>
<li>Except I'm not quite so good-looking obviously but...</li>
<li>I am British like the fella above (tick)</li>
<li>I am also hugely indifferent to the bleepin' Olympics (tick)</li>
</ul>
Put it like this - a coupla chicks who like little boats did fast boating and a bloke who likes bikes is going to ride very fast round London or somewhere and may ride a bit faster than some other geezers. In addition some women who balance on things and jumping about a bit did balancing and jumping about. WHY am I not ecstatic about this unlike (allegedly) the rest of the 59, 999, 999 citizens of these isles? WHY?<br />
<br />
It must be wonderful to be so outstandingly good at something even if it isn't especially useful or creative but . . .well done to them for training really hard and all that but . . . has it not all got a bit out of hand? What with the cheating (badminton), the weeping (fencing), the taunting (twitter), the ludicrous amounts of money <strike>wasted</strike> spent on the whole enterprise?<br />
<br />
The Olympics leave me cold these days. I can rouse the odd spark of enthusiasm and interest (though it hasn't happened yet) for some events - usually if an underdog excels (SO British) - but it really leaves me distinctly underwhelmed.<br />
<br />
What about YOU?<br />
<br />
J<br />
<br />
<br />jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-25538207408929697272012-07-21T13:52:00.000+01:002012-07-21T13:52:16.324+01:00Phew! Safely married....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiozdrKumcnrg3Hfida37mfYCVKnhzWktTEs5mOMPsNl4qTbN_e0rqvvzCCjZFLxqIMSf0uXVJ_igwDR-IGiQbfCeoEZ6f5diJ6s7YcomGRS12T0s8qkEsSlHAvBL9SV5aX7eJCilMIF2vR/s1600/bandg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiozdrKumcnrg3Hfida37mfYCVKnhzWktTEs5mOMPsNl4qTbN_e0rqvvzCCjZFLxqIMSf0uXVJ_igwDR-IGiQbfCeoEZ6f5diJ6s7YcomGRS12T0s8qkEsSlHAvBL9SV5aX7eJCilMIF2vR/s1600/bandg.jpg" /></a></div>
<ul>
<li>Daughter 2 duly matched.</li>
<li>With the aid of some paper bags in her clutch to prevent hyper-ventilation!</li>
<li>Could she have BEEN more nervous? No.</li>
<li>Hope everyone was well pleased with the event.</li>
<li>I am emphatically a 'scuttle into the registry office, drag a couple of strangers off the street to be witnesses and dart out again' and so is she but she overcame her nerves to do it for her husband and his family.</li>
<li>Well done to all concerned!</li>
</ul>
Jenni <br />jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-7132775691751222152012-07-18T18:37:00.002+01:002012-07-18T18:37:26.396+01:00The wedding...dah da dahhhhhh...more stuff....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYdlU-H7YosJk9COjIsje8u5kEyCCvBFZDmta8BpoXQ5OCBHVuLkqJUW3_aZuDt8ydvXKxTzxL72ccaxscp5jPAg71Sm5Xy_gcmVIwFeIjgl8YpOOLuEcQN5BdYGjFyhPAc4-2-DYshXVn/s1600/spoon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYdlU-H7YosJk9COjIsje8u5kEyCCvBFZDmta8BpoXQ5OCBHVuLkqJUW3_aZuDt8ydvXKxTzxL72ccaxscp5jPAg71Sm5Xy_gcmVIwFeIjgl8YpOOLuEcQN5BdYGjFyhPAc4-2-DYshXVn/s640/spoon.jpg" width="380" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hairy Growler Jewellery</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li>A silver bangle fashioned from an old silver spoon!</li>
<li>http://www.hairygrowler.co.uk/</li>
<li>I am all in favour of recycling so I love the work Hairy Growler is doing with old forks and spoons</li>
<li>So comfortable to wear</li>
<li>Has the wedding date engraved on the interior</li>
<li>Cool, huh? (don't burst my bubble!)</li>
<li>Came in a lovely hessian bag with a sprinkle of stars</li>
</ul>
Jennijaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-44653855091177462342012-07-15T16:59:00.001+01:002012-07-15T16:59:36.258+01:00Possible wedding mani...Photographed on location. In my basin. (!)<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBfzYlOPmfVW7L1sTTtlf_Nyt5pITRdprxsL3SmWBkZfDj7qf0ZlQb6oAY5gsfN4u3pDh6DWXEui4PmGNC2iG4GIQoVwHfLVvpwkVYb8kJ_jIKVyt1GYF2biEWr6qVTkNuQLJdJ5jriSZ/s1600/wedmani.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBfzYlOPmfVW7L1sTTtlf_Nyt5pITRdprxsL3SmWBkZfDj7qf0ZlQb6oAY5gsfN4u3pDh6DWXEui4PmGNC2iG4GIQoVwHfLVvpwkVYb8kJ_jIKVyt1GYF2biEWr6qVTkNuQLJdJ5jriSZ/s640/wedmani.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gold and silver basically with the reverse pattern on the other hand</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li>I'm probably wearing red and black or grey and black</li>
<li>I need a jumble of 'jewels' - not sure why</li>
<li>Maybe for something to fiddle with as I shall be agitated</li>
<li>Daughter 2 weds this Friday</li>
<li>She's dreading it and wobbling big-time (not because she doesn't want to be married but because she hates being in the spotlight)</li>
<li>I am SUPER-dreading it because I hate dressing formally and there'll be my ex-husband et al plus I'm a miserable old git who hates weddings and parties</li>
<li>OR I might wear the dress below - wish it was happening on a beach somewhere and I could wear a vest and shorts!!!!!</li>
</ul>
Jenni <br />
<br />
Am I really the only woman in the world who thinks a big wedding is a waste of money?<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b></b></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="rg_hi uh_hi" data-height="254" data-width="199" height="254" id="rg_hi" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTlEwcol0593bezkP7DW3IskoStEVeR1KWG58_zA82BfYe3w4UJhw" style="height: 254px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 199px;" width="199" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I actually might wear this by Klass with a load of bling and high heels - I've worn it once and it's easy enough to throw on</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>jaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746553399882944747.post-23629397451225327082012-07-14T17:00:00.002+01:002012-07-14T17:00:23.702+01:00The Magic lingers on....Take a mani and extend it by adding Accessorize Magic and generic silver tips<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4FwXINQj12511Gn6rUnWr2K_aVCT7HzEJ2EIYhRqeBNxO5rGMCdkBavqRrAtY0zznTcCh7uIG7OML-iX1SIqaNquudCK7DhG-51VYhP0oL6zBJCmx1YWqBkpQFRhEFVutLo1aE-RnL1X/s1600/sparkles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4FwXINQj12511Gn6rUnWr2K_aVCT7HzEJ2EIYhRqeBNxO5rGMCdkBavqRrAtY0zznTcCh7uIG7OML-iX1SIqaNquudCK7DhG-51VYhP0oL6zBJCmx1YWqBkpQFRhEFVutLo1aE-RnL1X/s640/sparkles.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 Bourjois polishes + Accessorize Magic</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
<li>I really hadn't the time to be messing with a fresh mani</li>
<li>I tried MF Fantasy Fire first but it was barely noticeable so I broke out the Accessorize (which I thoroughly recommend)</li>
<li>Lasted a long time- this mani - once I'd applied silver to the tips to negate tipwear</li>
</ul>
Jennijaljenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.com0