NOTD: Ciate cookies and cream.

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I apologize its been a while since I made a post. But it was a busy December and I was also sick during that time too. To start off the New Year, I'm showing everyone my Nail of the Day.


This is a bottle from my Ciate Mini Mani Month (advent calendar). It is a creamy beige color. I applied a strengthener base coat by OPI and three layers of the color followed by a top coat from Rimmel London. 

To be honest, I wasn't really fond of the application. It was lumpy and the brush was too small. But I guess thats what happens with a mini bottle. 

I know its not the best manicure (I'm practicing). but I had to grow out my nails since I picked up a bad habit over the holidays >///<  I've kicked it though so I'm back at getting nice long pretty nails. 

What do you think of the colors? 

NOTD: Ciate + Holiday accent!!

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Today was day 5 of my nail polish advent calendar, and I got a nice purple color called cabaret! This was my first time using Ciate nail polish. The application was great considering it was a mini brush. I did however had to apply three coats before it became opaque. It does dry really fast too, which is nice, because I really can't sit still.



I used the nail polish I got from my November Glossybox, all is glam, all is bright, for the accent. I'm not sure it's the best pairing, but oh well, I will change it up soon. I didn't have time to put on a top coat and clean up as I am still in the middle of drying as I type. This is what happens when you don't have much time in a day. :(

What do you think of the colors??

November Glossybox!

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My November Glossybox has finally arrived! I love the fact that it is now December, don't you? anyways, this is my first box. I don't really like it so much, and you'll see why in a minute. For those of you that don't know, Glossybox is a beauty subscription box that is $21/month and sends you 5~7 deluxe size samples. To be honest, I really got this subscription for the box. 


When you first open it up, you get this really nicely wrapped, Christmas themed wrapping paper. 


Once you've untied the red ribbon, the contents inside are revealed!


The first think that I pulled out was a Maybelline MNY My Gloss. This color is in a light pink shade. It supposedly retails for 7.49 and is a full size product at 9 ml, which I still think is kinda small. I don't usually use glosses, but it looks light enough that I'll be able to use it without worry. 


The next product I pulled out was a Vitabath Fresh Citrus Twist moisturizing bath and shower gel. Its suppose to be Paraben and Sulfate Free. Sadly, even after receiving a BSc, I still don't know what that means. However, this came in the supposed full size and would cost $15 - $18. I'm not sure that I would spend so much on such a thing. We'll see after I use it. 


Next was my favorite from the box. Nail Polish!! :D this is Nicole by O.P.I. and is part of the Kardashian Kolor line. It is shimmery, which is a first for me, so I'll have to see what it looks like on the finger. It's estimated retail value is 10.99, which seems about right. The bottle sort of leaked though and some got into the box which was unfortunate, however it was very minimal. However it still means something went wrong with this box. 


Next in the box was a bottle of Curel, Hand and Cuticle Therapy. I really need this. Especially when my nails have been painted so much lately and it is getting colder outdoors as well. It will especially come in handy when I'm at my Bright Night job. This only retails for 3.99 which is weird considering how big a bottle it is. 



I was really disappointed with this. While almost everyone else got the Nexxus Shampoo and Conditioner, I got this. Clear, Scalp and Hair Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner. a new brand no one has really heard of and smaller samples in comparison. Not impressed. 



Last but not least was this blush. It was custom mad for glossy box and is called Glossy Rosewood. While it IS nice, I don't know if it is worth  $16.73. at least I know I wouldn't pay for that. 


 So that was my box. Please let me know what you thought of it. Should I keep going with Glossy Box? or unsubscribe?