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Chanel “Pearl Drop” vs. Revlon Parfumerie “Fresh Linen”

13 Friday Dec 2013

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Ever since I got the Revlon polish I wanted to do a comparison post. I thought Revlon was a dupe for Chanel but I was wrong! Take a look!

 

All photos: Index & Ring – Chanel Pearl Drop; Middle & Pinky – Revlon Parfumerie Fresh Linen

1 coat over white

This is really interesting. Take a look at the next photos!

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3 coats

3 coats

 

Chanel Pearl Drop:

As with most Chanel polishes, it is on the thick side and streaky on it’s own. A sheer coat over another color eliminates the streakiness, though. Over white, it really resembles the look of a white pearl, however, by itself, it is more yellow!

 

Revlon Parfumerie Fresh Linen:

This polish is extremely sheer but not streaky – even after three coats I could still see my nail bed. Over white it appears more yellow.

 

Both polishes look awesome over white with one thin coat. By themselves, they do not look as polished.

Which one do I like better? I hate to say it because I have a unhealthy addiction to Chanel polishes but the Revlon looks better with my skin tone. It is the strangest thing. There is a yellow tone that does not match my skin color and Pearl Drop hits it right on the head.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Nail Polish Canada: Holiday Nail Art Challenge Week Three: Holiday Memories

11 Wednesday Dec 2013

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I decided to do an abstract holly berry nail art for the competition!

Please vote by clicking here and choosing theriteofagingearly! Thank you!

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Two coats Julie G White Orchid as my base.

Nimbus Technique:

  • Zoya Giovanna, Suvi
  • Sephora by OPI I Come in Peas
  • Essie Naughty Nautical, No Place Like Chrome
  • OPI Red Lights Ahead….Where?

Glitter Toppers:

  • Sephora by OPI Be-Claus I Said So
  • Sinful Colors Holiday Rebel

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Nail Art: Peppermint Bark (Nail Fail?)

11 Wednesday Dec 2013

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I initially wanted to do this for the third theme of the Nail Polish Canada competition but I do not know if I really want to submit it.

It is exactly what I was going for, but something just does not look right.

 

I love peppermint bark. I love love love it, but I really only eat it during the holidays.

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I used 2 coats Julie G White Orchid followed by 1 coat Revlon Parfumerie Fresh Linen.

I sponged with Milani Dark Coffee.

I finished with red and clear microbeads as the peppermint pieces.

 

Thoughts, please!!

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Even More Good News!

11 Wednesday Dec 2013

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I do not have to see my doctor for another two months! TWO! Count ’em: TWO! And I do not have to see my gastroenterologist for THREE MONTHS! Count ’em: THREE!

Okay, I do not know if that really has any real significance but in my head it means: no blood work, no keeping a close eye on me, no co-payment!

It may seem I am getting better. I might be. However, I think I finally hit a plateau. I may not be getting better but more importantly, I am not getting worse. Which means, I am managing!

I would really like to be better, but hey, at this point, I will take what I can get!

I am still having trouble with my fingers and wrists, fine motor skills seem to evade me sometimes. But I manage to push through.

The only thing my doctor is not pleased about is I went from 8mg to 11mg of prednisone. I should have stayed at 8mg or hopefully even 7mg! Given I cannot lower the pred right now (I will totally lose function of my hands), I will start a bone-calcium supplement prescription thing (can you tell I have not researched this medication yet? :P). I need to get an exo-scan and I will be all set!

Plateau! Yay!

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Nail Art: “Nimbus” Circles

08 Sunday Dec 2013

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I got the idea from The Nailasaurus “nimbus” tutorial.

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2 coats Julie G White Orchid as my base.

Other polishes:

  • Essie Naughty Nautical
  • Color Club Mrs. Robinson
  • Milani Peacock
  • Zoya Dream

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Nail Art: Globe Art

08 Sunday Dec 2013

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I wanted to do some sponging and picked some polishes. Before I knew it, I had a globe manicure!

A plus, my first Sunsilk photo-bomb!

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I used 2 coats Zoya Dream as my base and a sheer coat of Serum No 5 Forest Lights on my ring.

Sponging:

  • Zoya Giovanna, Suvi
  • Essie On a Silver Platter

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Flashback Friday: Tricky Tricksters

06 Friday Dec 2013

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They all know the usual commands: sit, stay, come, go away. 

But I taught each one a special trick. 

Marmalade “says please” if she wants me to feed her. (So it is more of a yowl but it is a very specific meow)

Sunsilk “kisses” on command. This is a sweet little touch-nose!

Affie “wipes her paws” on the rug before entering the house. This is an on-command full body shake which she only does on a rug or towel! When she is feeling lazy she’ll shake water all over the hardwood, which I so lovingly clean up. 

Saachi “knocks” on the door. This in retrospect was a bad idea. Every front door to every house we have ever taken her to has some very permanent scratch marks! …Whoops 🙂 

They are all extremely different and they all have their special little ways! 

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Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.