Sally's December Birthday Coupon

Hope this helps reduce the financial stress the Holiday's may bring! Enjoy !

Peace & Love,
--TPJ<3

Gwen Stefani for OPI Press Release

OPI Partners with Music and Fashion Icon
Gwen Stefani to Launch Limited Edition Nail
Lacquers, Featuring Breakthrough Finishes

     OPI joins celebrity partner Gwen Stefani in announcing seven new limited edition nail lacquers for 2014, featuring standout color in breakthrough finishes. Highlights from the collection include a bold red lacquer that pays homage to Gwen’s signature lipstick, a new semi-matte satin finish in shades of gold and black, and a mirrored chrome paired with a special base coat.

     Inspired by the 2013 Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala that featured the theme “Punk: Chaos to Couture,” OPI Executive VP and Artistic Director Suzi Weiss- Fischmann decided to create a collection of lacquer celebrating the role of music as a major influence in fashion. “With her expertise as a singer, songwriter and designer, who better to collaborate with than Gwen Stefani?” asks Weiss-Fischmann. “Known for her trademark red lips, bold eye makeup and nail art, Gwen uses beauty to accessorize her style.”

     Gwen’s signature red OPI hue – Over & Over A-Gwen – is available in a boxed set, which includes Swarovski black crystals and silver, gold and pewter studs in bar, square, diamond and circle shapes for creating unique nail designs, as well as nail glue for easy application. Love.Angel.Music.Baby. and 4 in the Morning feature a new, semi-matte satin finish designed to be worn without top coat. Push and Shove, a bold chrome hue, is also worn without top coat but requires a special complimentary base coat – Lay Down that Base. One thin coat of Lay Down that Base topped with two thin coats of Push and Shove yields an intense, mirrored finish. The collection is rounded out with two glossy crème lacquers and one sparkly glitter shade: Hey Baby, I Sing in Color, and In True Stefani Fashion.

     “OPI wanted to create a collection as dramatic, diverse and glamorous as its namesake,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “With crème and glitter hues, new satin matte texture, a mirrored chrome and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, Gwen Stefani by OPI presents the latest in pigments and finishes, while combining elements of haute couture and street fashion.”

Gwen Stefani by OPI includes the following seven limited edition nail lacquers: 

Hey Baby

I Sing in Color

Love.Angel.Music.Baby.

4 in the Morning

In True Stefani Fashion

(No pictures released as of now) 

Push and Shove* 

Over & Over A-Gwen**

     Gwen Stefani by OPI nail lacquers contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. This promotion will be available beginning January 2014 at professional salons and spas across Canada, for $10.95 suggested retail for each nail lacquer. The boxed set including Over & Over A-Gwen and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS will retail for $18.95 CAN.

     For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

*Must be worn with Lay Down that Base, which is complimentary when purchasing Push and
Shove
**Sold only in a boxed set including SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS

ABOUT OPI

As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavilypigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades and contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.

ABOUT GWEN STEFANI

A singer since childhood, Gwen has fronted the band No Doubt for the past 22 years. During this time she has achieved worldwide success as a performer, songwriter and recording artist selling almost 50 million albums worldwide. No Doubt’s five genre-blending albums have showcased her adept songwriting and poignant lyrics with number one hits like "Don't Speak", "Just A Girl", and "Hey Baby" along with many others.

After the double-platinum retrospective Singles Collection, featuring the hit "It's My Life," Gwen released two highly successful solo albums. Love.Angel.Music.Baby was released in 2004 and The Sweet Escape was released in 2006. In 2009, after a nearly five-year hiatus, No Doubt completed a 50-plus city North American tour performing for more than 750,000 fans that summer. The following year they were invited to perform for President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Sir Paul McCartney and others as part of the annual Kennedy Center Honors. In 2012, No Doubt released their sixth studio album “Push And Shove” which debuted #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. The band is currently writing and recording new music to be released this year.

In addition to her singer-songwriter career Gwen’s original sense of style and lifelong passion for creating her own clothing designs culminated in the launch of her fashion label L.A.M.B. (Love, Angel, Music, Baby) in 2003. Gwen is widely recognized as a trendsetter and accomplished designer within the fashion industry L.A.M.B is a luxurious collection of clothing, handbags, shoes and fragrance, based on Stefani's personal style and aesthetic. In 2005, Gwen launched her highly successful second brand Harajuku Lovers. Harajuku Lovers is a playful line of apparel, bags, shoes, fragrance, stationary and electronics that reflects Gwen’s love of Japanese culture and Pop Art. L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers are sold in over 2500 retail doors worldwide. In 2011, Gwen launched Harajuku Mini exclusively for Target in all 1700+ doors. Harajuku Mini is a designer children’s brand that includes shoes, bags, accessories, swimwear, and home.

In 2011, Gwen became actively involved in the relief and recovery effort in Japan. In addition to donating $1,000,000 to Save The Children’s Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund, Gwen created a charity auction and limited edition T-shirt with 100% of proceeds benefiting the relief effort.

Holiday Season 2013 Giveaway!

Yes, you have read the title correctly, it is giveaway time once again! They say that giving is better than receiving, especially around the holidays, but let's face it... We all like to presents for the sake of it! All of the prizes (with the exception of the polishes) were graciously donated by KKCenterHK. I'm not going to blabber on for a gazillion years because I know what you all came here for, so here we go...

The prizes are:

* 50 piece Practice Nail Tip Stick Display
* Nail Buffing Block
* Silver Hidden Square Nail Foil & Nail Foil Glue
* Winnie the Pooh Bear Stamping Plate
* Dotting Tools
* Two bottles of Darling Diva Polish - Baby Love (One for you & a friend)

This giveaway will run from 12:00am Monday December 2nd, 2013 to Sunday December 15th, 2013 at 11:59pm EST. Sadly this giveaway is only open to US & Canadian residents, but feel free to enter if you know someone within these countries that wouldn't mind shipping it to you. The only mandatory options are the ones first seen on the Rafflecopter widget, but of course more entries is better than less ;) ! 

I have also been given an even BIGGER coupon code than my usual to KKCenterHK (in case you see something you like that is not included in my giveaway), for 15% off. Use code teenpolishjunkieevent15off at checkout to receive your discount! This code is good until April 10th 2014. 

That should be everything, enjoy and good luck! 

a Rafflecopter giveaway  
Peace & Love,
--TPJ<3 

*Some products provided by KKCenterHK for giveaway purposes*

NOTD - SomeTHING Different? Jelly Sandwich Nails

Hope everyone had an amazing weekend! I wanted to share what is currently on my nails with you guys because I think it's very cute!

Although this manicure may seem obnoxiously bright and absurd during this time of year in certain people's opinions, I don't give a rat's patootie because I like it and that's all that matters haha! The polishes I used to accomplish this look is 2 coats of Awesome Orange by Milani, followed by one coat of Thing by CrowsToes, followed by another 2 coats of Awesome Orange.

I'm pretty sure this is my first time doing a jelly sandwich, and I love the concept! I also can't believe I've had my bottle of Thing for over a year and this is my first time using it in a full manicure, boy have I been missing out! This polish is the ULTIMATE glitterbomb and has quickly become one of my favorite polishes in my entire collection.


Peace & Love,
--TPJ<3

2 Week Nail Growth Update

Hi guys! I just wanted to quickly show you my 2 week (well, technically tomorrow makes 2 weeks but whatever) nail growth update since my nail break. I've been following my same nail care routine seen in my previous nail growth update prior to the break. I can definitely see the growth that has occurred as I now have a pretty decent length for my free edge!

Do you like these growth updates? Would you like to see weekly updates? Let me know your thoughts!

Peace & Love,
--TPJ<3

Nail Polish Canada Holiday Contest - Week One: Snow

So it's Nail Polish Canada's 2nd annual holiday nail art challenge, and I have decided to join yet again! The theme for week one is anything to do with snow... Here's what I came up with.

The colors I used for this manicure are:
China Glaze ~ So Blue Without You
China Glaze ~ Dandy Lyin' Around
Color Club ~ Gift of Sparkle
Nails Inc ~ Electric Lane Holographic Top Coat

If you truly like my manicure, I'd be grateful if you took a minute out of your day to vote for it here. Can't wait to see what next week has in store for us!

Peace & Love,
--TPJ<3

China Glaze - Dash of Dazzle Set Swatches & Review

Hello everyone! Today on the blog I have swatches of the 3 polishes that make up the Dash of Dazzle gift set (from the Happy HoliGlaze collection). Am I a nerd for laughing at this cute little note that the wonderful people at Nail Polish Canada sent with my polishes ? The three polishes that make up the Dash of Dazzle Set are Mingle With Kringle, Bells Will Be Blinging, and So Blue Without You.

Mingle With Kringle is a beautiful gold foil polish with little bronze bits of glitter. Most metallic polishes don't agree with my skin tone, but this color actually compliments me very well! Swatches are 2 coats of Mingle With Kringle worn alone.

Bells Will Be Blinging consists of light blue micro glitters, silver hexagonal glitters, and silver holographic bar glitters in a clear base. Swatches are 2 coats of Mingle With Kringle followed by 1 coat of Bells Will Be Blinging, and 2 coats of So Blue Without You followed by 1 coat of Bells Will Be Blinging. You can also achieve full coverage in 2-3 coats worn alone if applied properly.

Lastly is So Blue Without You which is a blue foil polish. Although I've heard many others complain about this polish being "too bright" for a holiday collection, I think it is just perfect for the winter months, as well as the summer months. When I first applied this polish the first things that came to my mind we're large bodies of frozen water, as well as the big ocean blue. Swatches are 2 coats worn alone.

I absolutely adored this polish, and wondered what it would look like as a holographic polish... So I applied 1 coat of Darling Diva Polish Dreamy topcoat and here were my results. LOVE!

I'm extremely glad I had the opportunity to try these polishes for myself. Seeing the swatches online does nothing in comparison to seeing what these polishes look like in person in my opinion. These polishes apply beautifully, but make sure not to have too much polish on the brush while painting, as it might flood your cuticles. I definitely have my eyes on a few other polishes from the Happy HoliGlaze that I need to get my hands on, and if they're half as good as these 3 polishes, then I just might scream!

The China Glaze Dash of Dazzle set can be purchased from www.nailpolishcanada.com for $15.00 with free shipping. Don't forget to "Like" China Glaze and Nail Polish Canada on Facebook for updates, deals, and photos!

Peace & Love,
--TPJ<3

 *Products sent for my honest review*