Kleancolor Haul Blitz

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It's hot outside, yes. But, getting into my car after it has been sitting in a parking lot is WAY hotter! Now, imagine doing that 5 to 7 times a day...minimum. The car A/C does work but geez, I can't wait for summer to be over.

This is exactly why I try to get out early to do my projects and visit clients. I did great today and got done before noon. The last client I visited is in the same strip mall as Abradel Beauty Supply. This is my Kleancolor's headquarters. I've done some posts here and here in the past where I showed you my hauls from Abradel's.

And, after that last client, I made it my reward to see if Abradel's had anything new. How about a newly stocked Kleancolor nail polish display! Looky what I picked up...

15 shimmers, glitters and sparklies. I'm rubbing my grubby hands together right now.

Let's break these down for some good nail polish porn...

The Greens: Peaceful Heart, Diamond Green, Golden Nightmare (love this one's name)

Here's a closer look at Peaceful Heart...

And one of Golden Nightmare...

The Golds: Golden Nirvana, Gold Cavier, Tiara Gold

Check out Golden Nirvana....

And this is Gold Cavier...

Blue and Red: Blue Satin, Red Sparkle, Diamond Red

A closer peek at Blue Satin...

The Oranges: Diamond Gold, VIP, My Rightful Throne

The Pinks: Diamond Pink, Diamond Fuchsia, Pearl Beige

Pearl Beige a bit closer...

Here are the ones I got from the 'Diamond' series...

 

The Diamonds: Diamond Gold, Diamond Red, Diamond Pink, Diamond Fuchsia, Diamond Green

Since there was so many to pick from, I just did the ol' stick your hand in the bag and grab one. I'll show you tomorrow which one I snagged. :D

And one other cool thing, the owner of Abradel remembered me and my blog. How sweet!

Don't Wait! Get Your Halloween Stuff NOW!

Amongst my travels today, I stopped at 2 CVS stores and 3 Walgreens. I didn't find any of the Wet 'n Wild products I have been longing for. But, I did find some other stuff. Also, I got some goodies at Bath and Body Works.

I saw this Sally Hansen display at Walgreens about 2 or so weeks ago...

And, I purchased 'Teal-y Cool'...

I swatched that baby right out in the parking lot before I even got into my car...

This is over a blue from Color Club's Poptsatic collection. (Damn, no names on the bottle!)

If you look at the display, there is a dark polish in the middle, next to a blue. That is 'Pumpkin Spice.'  I photographed it but, didn't buy it. I really figured I had something like that already. And, I was trying not to purchase every polish color that strikes my fancy.

That is until Scrangie swatched it on her blog. I haven't swatched this one yet, so please, click on her name/link to jump over there and be in awe.

Ohhhhhh, Halloween, why do you have to be so far away! And, by the way, Happy Lammas: celebrating the first harvest of the year, August 1.

Next, I snooped the $1 bins at Walgreens. When you were a kid, did you like to put your quarter into the candy/cheap toy machine and get a luck of the draw jawbreaker or a rub-on tattoo? Well, I get that same feeling looking through the $1bins at Walgreens.

Here's what I got for one buck...

Constant readers will know that I am a merchandiser. I get to make things look pretty in stores so you will empty your wallets be enticed to purchase. So, I get to go to malls every week. Yea, this job sucks....NOT!

I got a few of the little Fall candle samplers at Bath and Body Works last week. I loved them soooo much that I got 6 more to share with my blogger girlfriends when we had lunch. I noticed the second time I went back, they had even more fragrances. So, today I wanted to pick up some more.

Now I have a total of 6 different minis to tide me over until I get the biggies! But, what did I Spy at the counter when checking out...

Yes!!! SIX different body lotions!!! The store had just put out the first 6 as samples when I yelled politely asked when they would be available. The sales associate said they had boxes of them right there, just delivered. Yippeee!

Are these little Halloween themed-bottles so stinkin' cute!!!!...

I am so glad to see all these Halloween-themed items coming out so early. This way all the Christmas stuff will be available in October. (sarcasm)

Do you have any of these items or, are they on your wish list?

Finding New Beauty Bloggers

It is very meaningful to me to meet beauty bloggers from all around the world. Seriously. Did you ever think you'd have friends in Europe? Canada? Even in an entirely different state, without even leaving your home? It boggles my mind. Yet, I wouldn't have missed it for anything.

I have asked a few of my new friends to share with me, so that I could share with you, a bit about themselves. I'm thrilled to share and to call these bloggers friends.

This will be my Sunday blog posts for the next few months. I do hope you enjoy getting to know these fabulous bloggers too.

Today's A to Z Of Me is by Nicole from Nightly Nails. They just don't get any sweeter than Nicole. One of the first bloggers I made friends with, I'm in awe of her nails and her skills. Here's a bit more on her:

The A-Z of me.

A. Age:

Ain't nothin' but a number!

B. Bed size:

Not big enough?

C. Chore you hate:

Dishes.

D. Day:

Cliche, but Friday.

E. Essential start to your day:

Coffee!

F. Favorite color: 

Green

G. Gold or Silver:

Silver

H. Height:

Wicked short! 5'2"

I. Instruments: 

None. 

J. Job title:

Taxi Driver

K. Kids: 

Yup!

L. Live: 

North Carolina

M. Mom’s name:

Susan

N. Nicknames: 

Niki

O. Overnight hospital stays: 

One

P. Pet peeve: 

Dishonesty. Rudeness. Comic Sans.

Q. Quote from a movie: 

I am Jack's complete lack of surprise. (Fight Club)

R. Right or left handed: 

Right

S. Siblings:

Five.

T. Time you wake up: 
.

Too freaking early!

U. Underwear: 

Yes please?

V. Vegetables you dislike: 

Beets. Urgh.

W. What makes you run late: 

Mornings. Because I hate, hate hate mornings. So I'm always behind. But I hate being late!

X. X-Rays you've had: 

Too many to count!

Y. Yummy food you make: . 

Meatloaf.

Z. Zoo:

At my house? A little bit!

Can you just tell she's cute as a button and just as darling? Nicole's blog is Nightly Nails so stop by and be ready to add her to your list of favorite blogs.

I Have No Clue Which OPI Mini This Is

OMG! I have a TOTALLY BOSS new blogspot design coming up! I can't wait to show you.

In the meantime, I'm clearing out working through older swatches and photos. I have a feeling if I don't get through them, with all these gorgeous Fall collections coming, they will get sent to the cornfield.

So, let's get started...

And this is one of those cute OPI minis from a collection. But damned, if I can figure out which one. I checked the Burlesque collection thinking it could have been one from there. But it doesn't match any of the swatches I googled for.

That is exactly why I have purchased sticky dots, recently, to label the bottles. I have many Color Club bottles that are not labeled either. I know I thought I'd remember what collection this one came from, at the time I swatched. But, how silly is that thinking I could rely on my memory. Sheesh!

It is sparkle-mungous! And, it is more purpley in real life. And with that, I can only show swatches of this pretty color because all I know it that it is an awesome OPI mini.

If anyone can help me ID this, please let me know. I'll be totally grateful. Til then, I think I'll wish myself off into the cornfield.

Psychedelic Sunshine Summer Lovin'

This is a fun one. It reminds me of this song.

Finger Paint's took my black heart and filled it with sunshine ala 'Psychedelic Sunshine'.

With the new, Fall Finger Paints newly released, I gotta get these Summer ones on here for you to see. Gangway, Comin' Through....!!!!!!

Just stand in awe at this yellow jelly belly....

There is a whole bunch of iridescent glitter going on in this yellow jelly polish.

Yes, it is true; I still have VNL after 2 coats. However, it is not very noticeable in real life. I think the gummy goodness of the 'Psychedelic Sunshine' makes me not worry about that.

On my thumb, it seems like it would be gritty, but again, it's just an illusion. 'Psychedelic Sunshine' is thick, but not gritty. And I like my nails at this length. I'm still growing out the divets from the nail tech driller episode, but am on my way back to this length.

If you like jellies, don't you think this one is divine? I caught an earworm during this post....this is it. Bucket List for me: Dance with John Travolta. aw haaaaaaaaaaa!