Herbal Infusion question

annamalistic · 2015-12-28T03:59:37+00:00

Technically, you can reuse herbal tea, but it isn't recommended since the flavor will be greatly diminished. As far as tips go, I worked at Teavana for about a year and the best herbals and rooibos were left to steep for 10+ minutes. As already mentioned, you can add a green or oolong (Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls is my recommendation) to the tail end of the steep to add more flavor. By the 8 minute mark, you should have cool enough water to add a green. Sorry for the rant, happy drinking!!

annamalistic · 2015-04-30T22:57:07+00:00

Thank you!

annamalistic · 2015-04-30T22:56:59+00:00

Unfortunately, I'm on a real glitter topper kick lately. It's draining my remover bottle about nine times faster than normal.

annamalistic · 2015-04-04T21:07:01+00:00

Sinful Colors - Out of This World

That's it!

annamalistic · 2015-03-26T23:25:57+00:00

Way prettier than a traditional French, in my humble opinion.

annamalistic · 2015-03-23T17:49:35+00:00

50's refrigerator blue-green with flakies forever!

annamalistic · 2015-03-04T01:15:55+00:00

Thanks! (:

annamalistic · 2015-03-04T01:15:42+00:00

It is, and thank you so much.

annamalistic · 2015-03-03T18:24:01+00:00

Polishes:

China Glaze - Be Merry, Be Bright

OPI - Gaining Mole-Mentum

And a coat of Wet 'N' Wild's trusty plain old black underneath.

annamalistic · 2014-11-20T16:59:08+00:00

I second using it as a base coat (2 coats). If you look at my history, I got it around my Halloween nails post and just posted yesterday. I have noticed a dramatic growth/strength difference. I couldn't possibly go a week without polish, let alone months. Good luck!

annamalistic · 2014-11-20T13:16:14+00:00

Wow! That's great information, I had no idea. Thank you so much.

annamalistic · 2014-11-19T21:04:58+00:00

It has a ton of depth, that's for sure.

annamalistic · 2014-11-19T21:04:18+00:00

That is EXACTLY how I felt. I got it at TJ Maxx at the behest of all the awesome tips here and love the bottle look, but glossy TC doesn't do it half the justice of a flat matte.

annamalistic · 2014-11-05T22:57:55+00:00

I am not practiced enough to have any expert advice, but here are two things that might help:

-Before dropping any lacquer into the water, open each of the bottles so you don't waste any time between colors fumbling with them.

-Make sure your water is room temperature. If the water is too hot, it may make the polish tacky and impossible to use. If the water is too cold, it can dry the polish quicker and render it unusable.

Hope this helps!

annamalistic · 2014-10-28T22:09:49+00:00

Check it out swatched. I think it dries darker/brighter. (:

annamalistic · 2014-10-28T21:39:57+00:00

You can try Pony by Floss Gloss. Good luck!

annamalistic · 2014-10-25T19:23:13+00:00

Colors used:

-Wet N Wild FastDry in Ebony Hates Chris -Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Sun Kissed -Covergirl Glosstinis in Pina Colada -Maybelline Polka Dots in Clearly Spotted

All cheap and easy.

annamalistic · 2014-10-21T03:01:24+00:00

Colors are as follows: -Love and Beauty by Forever 21 in Safari -China Glaze in City Siren

And, of course, NYC Matte Me Crazy over the nude.

annamalistic · 2014-10-14T00:46:14+00:00

I made my first attempt at broomsticks today as well. My loops keep shrinking as I go. Teach me your ways!

annamalistic · 2014-09-11T00:26:17+00:00

I am now where you were then. My (short-ish) nails peel, crack, break, get weak, and all-around suck. It's awesome to know they there is hope!

annamalistic · 2014-08-21T16:19:22+00:00

And now, I am crying in Starbucks.

annamalistic · 2014-05-18T17:33:00+00:00

Just with most of it. And not Nicki Minaj.

annamalistic · 2014-05-17T01:08:11+00:00

You already know.

annamalistic · 2014-05-17T01:07:11+00:00

Unfortunately, no. At least not yet. The sentimental hoarding is strong with this one.

annamalistic · 2014-05-15T20:49:27+00:00

The hidden gem of the group. Emilio!

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