Beauty Review: Swarovski Flatback SS12 *Rose* Nail Art from BornPretty

Disclaimer: This product has been sent to me by Born Pretty for review purposes only. I did not get paid to do this post.

Swarovski Flatback SS12 Rose 

Crystal 2028 Nail Art

I received these Swarovski Flatback Rose Crystals along with the Hello Kitty Stickers a month ago. Only now that I was able to play with them. I was thinking of maybe using them to bling my stuff but I don't have a glue.

PACKAGING: It comes in a folded plastic bag and was shipped to me using a bubble wrapped brown envelope.

STORE: These Swarovski Flatback Rose Cyrstals came from BORN PRETTY (http://www.bornprettystore.com) An online store that has variety of cute stuff. They have cute stuff for nails, make up, and lots more. They also offer FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Gotta love that!

PRODUCT and PRICE: There are different colors of these Swarovski Crystals.

Color: Rose Crystal

Quantity: 144 pieces

Size: SS 12 (Approx 3mm - 3.2mm)

Direct Link to the product: http://www.bornprettystore.com/swarovski-flatback-ss12-rose-crystal-2028-nail-p-1439.html

Here are the different colors to choose from:

PROMO CODE: Here is a promo code you can use for a 10% off discount:

USING THE SWAROVSKI FLATBACK ROSE CRYSTAL: Since I didn't have a glue, I decided to just use it on my nails. Here as you can see, I painted my nails with a blue base color (you can also use black nail polish) Then drew hearts using OPI "Steady as she Rose" from the Pirates of Caribbean Collection. I sucked at drawing. Haha! I used toothpick to draw. Then after I put the top coat, I applied the swarovski flatback on my ring fingernails then sealed it with another layer of top coat.

It just adds bling-bling to make your nails look more "kawaii"

The only thing is maybe just  buy a glue because with the top coat only, the swarovski falls out so easy.

But I love it because my nails look cute!!!

OVERALL: I'll buy a glue next time and buy more colors and I'll start blinging my stuff! These Swarovski flatbacks is so shiny and it just adds character to any stuff you would bling.

Do you like blinging your stuff? : )

Saturday Night: POW WOW at Pink Taco

Note: PIC HEAVY!

♥POW WOW AT PINK TACO BY XPPINKXX♥

The girls: (Click their links to get to know them more)

Fei, Jess, Anne, Vanessa, Lannet, Angelique, Susy, Pink, Giang, Christina, Tiff, (ME), Ria, Angela, Jilly, Joey

Venue: 

Pink Taco at Century City Mall

Outfit:

Must be any shade of Pink :)

Host:

Pink 

REWIND! Ok, let's Rewind before the party began, Giang, Christina, and Me (and Adrian) met up to get our nails done at Nail corner. We all had pedi/mani and got acrylics! I haven't had acrylics for a long time so its been a pain to get used to them again :P 

I love these two ladies! They're so down to earth, nice, fun to be with and beautiful inside and out :)

Even Adrian got a pedicure! Yay for a man who takes care of his feet ♥

We arrived at the Pink Taco at around 7:30pm because of the traffic.

Jilly, Christina, ME, Tiff, and Giang

My dress: I got it at Bloomsbury right down at Pink Taco :) I got it 2 weeks (i think?) before the meet up. Its a blush colored dress and its a backless :)

Ria and Angela

ME and Tiff

The Menu

The Appetizers

The main dish I picked :)

The dessert:

Gotta take pic with the host Pink ♥ :) She's so sexy! Rawr!!

Sarah :) She is really nice and sweet!

Christina :) Sexy! I got to hang out with her 3 days in a row :D

Giang :) Another sexy lady! She is so sweet and I also got the hang out with her 3 days in a row :D

Angelique :) Beautiful! She lives near me though we haven't met til the Pow Wow. I say we gotta hang out soon my dear ^^

Jess :) I haven't seen her in over a year! She's still beautiful and sexy! =)

♥♥ PINK TACO ♥♥

The gift: I got Susy's gift :) 

I see hello kitty!!! Yay!! Everyone knows I love Hello Kitty! :P

She also got me lots of candies! YUM!! Thank You Susy and I hope to get to know you more through blog and twitter ♥

I had so much fun with the girls. I didn't get to talk to all of them as the table was divided to two. So I didn't get the chance to talk to the other table :(

I am hoping there's gonna be a POW WOW again next year and oh yeah I missed on the IMATS but next year I'm hoping I'll get to attend :) Who wants to go to IMATS with me?? :P

Jamilla's Love, MAC Haul + What's on my face?

Hello my lovely ladies! I am currently here at my Brother in law's house and the husband is out - playing bball, so here I am..blogging! :P

JAMILLA'S LOVE!

I won Jamilla's give-away and I just got her love package like 2 days ago! I was so excited! I know she'll be gifting me with a DSK Jewelry but what I didn't know is she added more goodies!! Woohooo!

Here's her blogspot:

http://www.makeupforprofessionalasianwomen.com/

The picture doesn't do any justice on how pretty this earrings look! I love it! I now have 2 pairs of these babies :D

There you can see how small it is compare to my nails :)

More gifties she added! Yay for MAC Antique e/s :) So excited to add that to my collection of eyeshadows :D

BLOGGER SALE!

I bought the HK Strayin Lipstick from Amy Naree. Reasonable price for an LE product. I got it $8 shipped. 1x used. Pretty good. This is what I have been using all day. Nice pinkish color.

Her blog:

http://amynaree.blogspot.com/

WHAT'S ON MY FACE?

Then an FOTD of course. Make up Central asked me what are the things I have been using on my face. I told you guys I have been working 16 hours a day, and I reward myself with skincare products to at least recuperate from those sleep-less nights.

Well here's What I have been using in a daily basis:

1. Clinique Cleansing Balm for make up remover.

Read Review here: http://withadriyah.blogspot.com/2009/06/beauty-review-clinique-take-day-off.html

2. Clinique Extra Mild Cleanser

3. Benefit Dear John Moisturizer

Read Review here: http://withadriyah.blogspot.com/2008/10/beauty-review-benefit-dear-john.html

4. Make Up Forever HD Perfecting Primer in Blue

I will be reviewing this soon!

5. MAC Moisture Tint SPF 15 in Medium [the new tinted moisturizer from MAC]

I will be reviewing this soon!

6. Make Up Forever HD Powder

I will be reviewing this soon!

MAC HAUL!

I got some MAC couple of days ago, and I have been using this Tinted Moisturizer everyday! It's so amazing! I will do a review soon! It's LOVE! I hope this thing is permanent! :D I also got another MAC brush! It's the 219 MAC Brush! Yay another brush to add to my growing collection ;]

GOOD FOOD

My love for food! Adrian and I tried this Thai Bowl near our area. The place is small from outside but looks bigger inside. The place is pretty decent, with attentive staff plus good food for a not so bad price ;] I love good food!

REVLON RUNWAY COLLECTION NAILS

3rd day of using the Revlon Artificial Nails. Still looks nice! I really love how short it is. Shorter than I sport my real nails. Haha :] You won't regret buying it. Saves you lots of money than going to an expensive salon!

Read my Review here: http://withadriyah.blogspot.com/2009/08/beauty-review-revlon-runway-collection.html

Don't forget to check out my BLOG SALE located on the side bar! Thanks ladies!! Love you all!

Beauty Review: Revlon Runway Collection

Note: This is just my own opinion. Use it at your own risk.

REVLON RUNWAY COLLECTION

has these elegant artificial nails for a cheap price. I was given the opportunity to try them and here's my review about it.

It has been a year since I last wore artificial nails. Yes they can get really pricey! $40 + in a salon every 3 weeks can make you broke. Also I can't wear them at work for hygienic purposes [I work in a hospital] but I was given an opportunity to try them out and I thought, why not! Could be fun! ;]

PROS:

• They are cheaper compare to salon prices
• You can always try out different designs without breaking the bank
• They are short so its work appropriate
• They look nice and feel like salon artificial nails
• They are easy to put on
• Colors of the nails almost look like real nails
• They're thick and strong
• The set comes with a nail file, very strong glue, and an orange stick to remove excess glue
• It lasts up to 10 days without worrying about breaking your nails

CONS:

• Some of the nails, you need to re-size or buff to fit on your nails. The one they had for my pinkie was too wide
• The glue dries out quick and got to my skin, I thought my skin would get ripped ;/ Be careful when using the glue. Its super glue! Very strong!
• Need a very strong acetone to take it off
• If you are not careful, air bubbles can get underneath your artificial nails
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OVERALL:

I have always been fascinated with square looking nails because it looks really elegant but my nails are naturally round, and sometimes I file them to make it look square, still not satisfied with how it look so I used to get artificial nails at the salon. The problem is, it makes my natural nails so brittle plus its expensive.

But I was given the chance to try these Revlon Nails and I must say, I'm so impressed. They don't make my natural nails as brittle as like the salon nails. They are short and work appropriate so I doubt it if they will ever notice I was wearing fake nails.

I would definitely purchase it again for important dates and occasions. These sets are great if you are planning on just wearing it for a week and not spending too much money on great nails.