Friday, November 21, 2014

Do you Influnester??



So we are going to change things up tonight and do a little different post. 
Have you guys heard of Influentser?
It's a great site to go check out. They have TONS of reviews, of EVERYTHING! If you are looking to try a product, any product really, check out Influenster first! Type in what it is that you are looking for and up pops lots of different reviews from tons of different people. Everyday normal, regular people! Just like you and me! 
I have received some products complimentary from Influenster and done some reviews myself. It's super fun and best of all I get to let everyone else know my opinion about all kinds of products, from snack foods or toothpaste. 
And it gets even better! You can sign up too! 
Just go to https://www.influenster.com and follow the easy steps to set up your account! Take some surveys to see what products suit you best and then just kick back and watch for your email telling you which box will be sent to you complimentary to review! 
When you get your box just check it in, and then you get to play and try all of your products in your box! 
Review them HONESTLY! Let the world hear what you think! 
There are great ways to earn extra points to win even more great products from the line you reviewed!! It's very fun and rewarding! 
Make sure you check out Influesnter today! Either to read about products you want to try and to review the products yourself! 
You won't be sorry! 

~Melisa 


Monday, November 17, 2014

Fair Maiden Polish "Baby, It's Cold Outside" Collection

Today I have a very merry post for you guys! I am over the moon, in love with these colors from Fair Maiden Polish. This is their "Baby, It's Cold Outside" Limited Edition collection. Right now.... Baby, IT IS cold outside! It's 22 and a super cold wind chill, so this is spot on today. But the colors from this collection are hot, hot, hot! I couldn't stop staring at my nails. These are sure to brighten yur coldest of days. A 'must have' collection. 
pssst.... Down below will be a 20% off coupon code!!! 
The application on all of the polishes were great. They all had stellar coverage, I have 2 coats on in all my photos with a topcoat. The formula is the perfect consistency.

'Twas The Night Before Christmas, Sleigh Bells In The Snow, The Stars Are Brightly Shining & Merry Plum Berry And Bright

Merry Plum Berry And Bright
 A jaw dropping plum holo with a gold flash. OMG!! 
I was so sad to take it OFF my nails! 

Merry Plum Berry And Bright

Merry Plum Berry And Bright
.....drool


 Sleigh Bells In The Snow
A white holo with a silver-blue sheen and flecks

Sleigh Bells In The Snow

Sleigh Bells In The Snow



 The Stars Are Brightly Shining
A golden foil-like base with LOADS of gold glitters. This polish tricked my camera so much. It's just so beautiful, it flashes and dances all over. 

The Stars Are Brightly Shining

The Stars Are Brightly Shining



 'Twas The Night Before Christmas 
This is a deep blue with a violet sheen and hint of shimmer, that peeks out in just the right lighting! 
STUNNING! 

 'Twas The Night Before Christmas

'Twas The Night Before Christmas

"Baby, It's Cold Outside" collection sales for $32 and individual polishes sold for $9

Fair Maiden Polish was extremely generous and extended a 20% off coupon code to all my Kansas Nail Graffiti readers!!! Valid until November 30, 2014  Just use code: KNG20  On your order and receive 20% off!! 

If you grab any collection this holiday season, take my word and make sure you grab this one.
~Melisa 

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Christmas with Shellac®

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I decided to do a couple of simple looks with a handful of CND Shellac® polishes for Christmas. I am planning on some more intricate designs in a couple weeks. For the ladies (and gents) that can only wear simple designs for work/school, I decided to post these. They are easy as pie to recreate. Just let your Nail Tech know and they could recreate them for you at the salon. I hope you love them.

 Lush Tropics 
Here I have Lush Tropics and Red Baroness together for a fun french mani.
Lush Tropics is a bright lime green cream

 Red Baroness 
Here I have Lush Tropics and Red Baroness together for a fun french mani.
Red Baroness is a stunning red with magenta shimmer 

 Steel Gaze 
Here I have Steel Gaze and Crimson Sash together for a fun french mani.
Steel Gaze is a chrome metallic with heavy holo shimmer throughout

Crimson Sash 
Here I have Steel Gaze and Crimson Sash together for a fun french mani.
Crimson Sash is a classic Christmas time red with red shimmer

Sage Scarf 
A soft light sage green cream 
perfect for the holidays! 

Pretty simple yet very pretty, it I do say so myself! :)
~Melisa

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Zoya 'Wishes' Holiday 2014 collection

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Today I have Zoya's new Wishes collection. They are their holiday/winter 2014 polishes. Zoya did an amazing job on these polishes. There are six in total. Half of them are PixieDust polishes and the other half is a mixture of cream and metallic polishes. Each color of polish has a "matching" PixieDust polish. This collection makes me think and feel like the holidays are right around the corner. They're kinda magical in my eyes! 
They all had great application. I have 2 coats of each polish on and NO topcoat on any of them. Check out how great the non PixieDust polishes still shined without a topcoat. I really am loving these. 

Wishes collection
Imogen, Thea, Willa, Haven, Prim & Nori

Willa, Haven & Prim

 Haven 
A plum metallic polish with an orchid sheen

 Prim 
A cool toned blue metallic 

Willa 
An onyx black cream 



 PixieDust
Imogen, Thea & Nori

 Imogen 
A black matte textured polish packed with silver holo glitter of all sizes 

Nori
A sapphire blue matte textured polish packed with lots of silver holo glitters in all sizes 

Thea 
An amethyst matte textured polish packed with tons of silver holo glitters in all sizes.

The PixieDust polish sales for $10 
The rest sale for $9

Pretty magical aye?!
~Melisa 

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

CND Shellac®

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Today I have even more great gel polishes from CND's Shellac® line. I think I have most definitely found my favorite gel polish brand of all time. Shellac® can be found at salons or spas near you. So don't forget next time your in one to pick out one of these great favorites for your manicure. 

 Cake Pop
A bright baby pink cream 

 Cocoa 
A tan cream with red undertones 

 Hot Pop Pink 
A fiery hot pink with a slight blue sheen 

Powder My Nose
 A beige nude cream with a slight pink undertone

 Romantique
a white based pink cream 

 Sultry Sunset 
A gorgeous fuchsia metallic 

 Sun Bleached 
a pale yellow cream 

Water Park 
A bright blue metallic 

So which one is your top pick?
~Melisa 

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Monday, November 3, 2014

Mary Kay Clear Proof acne system



So today I have the Mary Kay Clear Proof acne system that was sent to me by Influenster to review and test. I am about 2 weeks in on the system. So far so good. I haven't had any major break outs. That's always a plus right?! lol. Right out of the gate I will say that on my skin after about 2 days I did notice that this system tended to sting a little. I know it has a drying effect with the medicine that is in it. So I kinda expected that feeling. I just used a generous amount of the moisturizer to make my skin feel a little less tight and moisturized. I had a few blemishes that I am still waiting on to be completely healed and the treatment gel seems to be aiding it the healing process a bit. So overall I think, thus far, that this system is okay. It compares to my normal routine of face wash, toner, and moisturizer, pretty much on an equal playing field. I couldn't say that one was any better than the other. 
This system retails for around $45 on their website. Mary Kay usually has some good discounts you can use too. Here are some photos below of the products. 

 Step 1
Clarifying Cleansing Gel
with 2% Salicylic Acid

 Step 2
Blemish Control Toner
with 2% Salicylic Acid

 Step 3
Acne Treatment Gel
with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide

Step 4
Oil-free Moisturizer

Hope you found this helpful in your skincare needs!
~Melisa 

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CND Shellac®

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Today I have some more great colors from CND's Shellac® line. A great 14 day wear professional gel polish that REALLY lasts. I can't say enough good things about CND and their line of color. I have been very impressed. Make sure you write down your favorite colors, so that next time you run to the salon or spa, you know what color(s) to ask for.  Ready for some greatness..... 

 Burnt Romance 
A brick red cream 

Hollywood
A gorgeous red cream with subtle shimmer

Limeade 
A lime green metallic with shimmer

Mother Of Pearl
A clear topper with holo shimmer
I have mine layered over Tinted Love

Nude Knickers
A nude pinky beige cream 

Studio White & Clearly Pink
Studio White is a semi opaque white cream 
Clearly Pink is a lightly tinted pink clear gel polish
Great for creating clean french manicures

Tinted Love 
A rosy red/pink cream 

Nice right?! So which ones were your favorites??! 
~Melisa 

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