Wonder Woman Nail Art Tutorial

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I have a tutorial video for you today! :O I have recently become obsessed with Wonder Woman. Yes, I know it’s super trendy right now but I couldn’t help myself. I went and saw the movie on opening weekend and fell in love. IN LOVE. So now I’m reading all the comics, watching the old TV show, and reading comics about the comics.

Obviously, I had to do some Wonder Woman nail art!

Items used:

  • Kokie Atlantis at Last
  • OPI Have You Met My Decorator
  • It Girl Alabaster
  • It Girl Plate IG120

And now for the tutorial video!

 

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SeneGence Sunday: Why I Joined SeneGence

All the advice I get about selling is to tell people your ‘why.’ The “Why are you doing this?” I joined SeneGence last October and I’ve never talked about my “why” because I assumed that nobody cared.

Then, I had a realization the other day….

who am *I* to decide what *you* care about?

So I made this video…

If anything about what I said resonated with you, drop me a comment to tell me what you think!

Hawaiian Nail Art

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It’s a little-known fact that yellow and orange are my least favorite colors. And yet….and yet….I really love today’s Hawaiian nail art. I started with two coats of Zoya Sawyer (from the Wanderlust collection), I used It Girl Pomelo, and a design from an It Girl stamping plate.

Something about this mani is really working for me. I hope you like it, too!

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Zoya Wanderlust 2017

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Today I’m going to show you the Zoya Wanderlust collection. This is a collection of 12 polishes with creme and shimmer finishes. While the colors in this collection are pretty (except for the greens…) you really don’t need to buy all 12. There are a lot of very, very similar colors in this collection. It’s basically a collection of mostly pink with a couple greens thrown in. Sorry, Zoya! This isn’t your best work. L\

Zoya Journey

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Zoya Scout (I seriously hate this color. The formula was nice, but I can’t get over how much I hate this green.)zoya-scout-swatch zoya-scout

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Zoya Winnie

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Zoya River. This is probably the standout in the collection. It’s a gorgeous shimmery blue that isn’t like any of the other colors in the collection!

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Zoya Estyzoya-esty zoya-esty-swatch

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Zoya Sawyer

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Zoya Arbor…not as bad as Scout but definitely not a cute look for me.zoya-arbor zoya-arbor-swatch

Zoya Mandy

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Zoya Corazoya-cora zoya-cora-swatch

Zoya Byrdie

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Byrdie is probably my favorite besides River, despite the stupid name. (Oh man. I’m being really hard on Zoya today!)

Weigh-In Wednesday: June 14, 2017

I bet you thought I wasn’t going to post today…didn’t you?! Didn’t you?! Sheesh. Way to have faith in me. Oh wait. I totally ghosted you for like a whole month or something. No wonder you thought I was going to do it again! Well, no such luck. I’m here again and reporting for duty. (hehehehe. Doody.)

I lost a half pound this week so now I’m officially back at where I was when I ghosted you. Does that make me no longer a ghost???

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This week I’m re-committed to getting my step count on FitBit up toward 10,000. I’ve been around 6-7,000 the past few weeks but getting to 10,000 is when I really start to notice a difference in how I feel.

I  cooked dinner last night for the first time in….forever! I loathe cooking. And not in a silly, “hey I don’t like cooking” kind of way but in a physical, gut-wrenching, OMG I fffffing hate this kind of way. But, I managed to chop an onion without dying. Although, I did cry a little.

Apparently, we’re cooking again tonight. And by “we” I obviously mean ME because while I love my hubby very much….his kitchen skills are not so great. I know he doesn’t read my blog, but even if he did, this is something I’d totally say to his face, anyway. :)

Here’s an example of his cooking skill level…

He was making himself a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. Probably the easiest thing to “cook” on the face of the planet. He finished up, served himself a bowl and asked me why it was so watery. When I asked how much milk he put in, he said, “I’m supposed to measure things like that?” So, needless to say, if I don’t want to die of starvation or food poisoning, I take on the traditional gender role of making the food!

Pixi Peel and Polish Review + Giveaway!

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Pixi sent me their Peel & Polish product to review for you. But wait! The best part is they sent me THREE which means I get to give two away!! :O :O :O

Make sure to scroll down past the review and enter to win!

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The Pixi Peel & Polish is an enzyme peel that resurfaces your skin for a smoother, softer, and healthy looking glow.

I used this in the shower after my normal facewash. It is quite gentle and my skin felt really soft afterward.

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The Pixi Peel & Polish contains sugar cane extract (for exfoliating), lactic acid (for balancing and softening), and papaya fruit extract (for tone and texture).pixi-peel-and-polish-giveaway

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Blue and Green Nail Art

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Today’s nail art starts with China Glaze All Glamed Up which I got as a press sample from the Summer Reign collection. For the stamping, I used It Girl Sky and a design from It Girl Plate IG117.

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Pixi Glow Getters Review

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Pixi sent me their Glow Getters trio to review for you. This set comes with the Glow Mud Cleanser, Glow Tonic, and Overnight Glow Serum.

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The Pixi Mud Cleanser definitely does an excellent job at cleaning my face. It has little scratchy particles in it that exfoliate and help remove makeup. My skin felt clean and fresh after washing with this cleanser.

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The Glow Tonic To-Go comes on pre-soaked cotton pads. This step is like a toner. Honestly, I’m not totally sure exactly what it’s doing but I can tell you that it feels a bit tingly. Not in a bad way. More like in an acne medication sort of way. This tonic is a little strong for my sensitive skin so I only use it 2-3 times a week and not every day. pixi-glow-tonic

The Pixi Glow serum is a thickish, clear liquid. It feels very soothing on my skin. I still use my moisturizer after this because I have such dry skin. This refreshes my skin after the two previous steps and rehydrates it.pixi-glow-serum

This is a fun little trio and since I’ve been blogging for Pixi, I’ve been really impressed with their skincare offerings. I know I’ve seen them in Target and I’m sure it’s available online. In fact, let me do you a #lazybetty and just drop my Amazon referral link here. It’s all set to go pre-searched for these products. You. Are. Welcome. ;) http://amzn.to/2r5gARD

On an unrelated note, in my latest Instagram video, I explain Three Ways You Can Get A FREE LIPSENSE STARTER KIT. So before you go, make sure to watch this short video!

 

Feature Friday: SeneGence Self-Bronzing Coconut Milk

Today’s featured product is the SeneGence Self-Bronzing Coconut Milk! I secretly identify as a vampire which means that I do not like the sun. I like gray, cloudy days! Some people think I’m crazy, but all I’m going say is that the rain doesn’t burn my skin, give me a headache, or give me a stomachache!

That being said, I also don’t want to stand against a white wall and completely blend in. I may be a vampire, but I’m a vain vampire. (Order yours here.)

This is where SeneGence Self-Bronzing Coconut Milk comes in. This spray is amazing at adding 2-3 shades of color to your natural skin tone. The best part is that it doesn’t turn orange! I’ve tried a ton of bronzers and with how pasty white my skin is, a lot of them make me look like I should be starring in some sort of “Housewives” show.  Or, based on the skin tone, they make me look like *I* could be president someday.

NOT the SeneGence Self-Bronzing Coconut Milk! It warms up the look of my skin nicely and it also fades nicely! This coconut milk is the perfect addition to the #lazybetty lifestyle. No need to go fake bake to get that fun, healthy tan!

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But wait! There’s more!

The Bronzing Coconut Milk also has our patented SenePlex Complex which means that your skin will look younger and healthier! :O You really couldn’t ask for a better tanning spray. Order yours here.

Yours truly,

Lazy Betty

Weigh-In Wednesday: Week I-Don’t-Know

Hi. So this is awkward. It’s been a while since I posted a Weigh-In Wednesday update. As a general rule, when someone ghosts about their weight loss, it’s not a good sign. I am no exception! I fell off the wagon! :O Yes, yes. I know it’s so soon! There are lots of factors. Some of them are excuses and some of them are reasons.

I’m not sure how much to really say in this post. I don’t know how much of my ‘inner workings’ I want to be public, on the internet. Plus, my mom reads these posts. LOL. (And this is the ONLY post topic she reads on mine. Hi, mom! Love you!)

Since my last post, I have gained a 1/2 pound. Not super bad, but definitely not good, either!

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I have some added stress in my life that is making this whole “self-improvement” thing hard. It’s nothing out of the usual – work stuff, life stuff, girly stuff. I think right now, the major contributing factor of my struggle is my depression. I don’t think I’ve ever talked about it on my blog before…so…surprise! I’m medicated daily! LOL.

What this means is there are some days where just doing the basic routine is difficult. To try and explain what it feels like…it literally feels like my veins have solid lead in them. It’s this bizarre feeling of being weighed down…but there is nothing there. Nothing happened. Nothing is wrong. My body just literally is feeling the weight of its own world. Have you ever been under a weighted blanket? Or walked around with ankle weights on? It’s kinda like that. You can move but it’s so much harder.

Not surprisingly, trying to tell yourself to ‘snap out of it’ does not work. I read a super analogy the other day. When someone needs prescription glasses, nobody tells them to just ‘try harder’ or ‘snap out of it’ or ask them ‘what’s wrong? Did something happen?’ No. They just need glasses to experience the world like the average person. That’s a great analogy for mental health problems. I need Prozac to help me experience the world in a more normal way. It just doesn’t seem to work every day. :\

So there you have it. The real secret to my struggles. Fair warning: If anyone says that exercise cures depression, I will go fucking postal. Even when I was walking 5 miles per day, I still needed Prozac. (That would be the 2012 picture in the collage.) I’m aware of the benefits of exercise. K. Thanks!

90’s Nail Art

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Today’s mani reminds me of the 90’s. Which is perfect because a lot of 90’s stuff is apparently coming back in style! What’s old is new again…

This mani starts with two coats of China Glaze Sultry Solstice which was sent to me as a press sample from the Summer Reign collection. I used It Girl Pomelo which is a full-coverage yellow stamping polish! :O The design is from the new It Girl Plate IG117

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Attn: Fellow Beauty Bloggers

The information in this post is only for bloggers and micro-bloggers (eg IG, FB, or Twitter only).

Also, this is only for people who want to start or continue earning money on their blogs.

I’ve been blogging for about 5 years now and I’ve always been looking for ways to monetize my blog. Through affiliate links, Adsense, sponsored posts, etc. So far, I’ve made what my mom calls “drinking money.” A couple hundred bucks a month – just enough to buy a couple drinks every weekend. :)

Since I started selling SeneGence in October, things have changed drastically. We’re not allowed to share numbers because the company doesn’t want anything to be viewed as an income guarantee. (Totally understandable.) So let’s just say…it’s definitely more than drinking money. Or, I can drink a shitload more now. LOL.

The great thing about SeneGence is the products stand out as remarkable among other similar companies. I did Mary Kay many eons ago and the products are good, but they’re not amazing. Not like LipSense is.

Some weeks, it feels like I’m selling LipSense left and right! Random people contact me online. The Starbucks Barista asks for my website. Coworkers seek me out. It’s insane!

The even better part is that SeneGence barely has a fraction of the distributors that other direct sales companies have. There is a ton of room in the market for growth.

Here are the highlights about Senegence:

Been in business since 1996.

Makers of LipSense, the most mind-blowing lipstick on the market. (Watch this video for proof: https://youtu.be/MywaL8hrRmg)

Fastest growing direct sales company for the last few years. (Despite outdated packaging and websites. The product is just that good.)

Benefits of joining my team:

I’m lazy. LOL. No really, I promise that’s a benefit. I find the *easiest* way to get things done. I share my marketing ideas and tips with my team.

I have team incentives to help your business succeed.

I do NOT condone being a slimey salesperson. Gross, tacky people have no place on my team. I will help you make sales without being spammy and without pissing off your friends and family.

Other tidbits:

We have the best commission structure in the business. There are also company-wide incentives like free trips (this year it’s to Disneyworld!!), free cars, free product, and more. The original founder of the company is still running the business which means her vision of supporting women still shines throughout the company.

Bonus for your spouse and kids and pets:

Since LipSense is transfer-proof, you can kiss them (or you know…whatever ;) )Without getting lipstick all over them! This is my husband’s favorite part of the business. :)

The nuts and bolts:

The sign-up fee is $55. This will include all your training materials from corporate. The wholesale discount is 20-50%, depending on the size of your order. Worried about building an inventory? Don’t worry – I already have a training video for that. :)

There are NO order minimums so if you’re having a tight month, you don’t need to put in a big order to stay ‘active.’

There are NO sales quotas. Lots of women start slowly. You’re welcome to go balls to the wall right away, but you’re also welcome to dip your toe in and see how the water is.

SO ARE YOU READY?

Emil me at bettysbeautybombs at gmail dot com and I’ll get you started or answer any questions you might still have.

Red and Blue Nail Art

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Hello, hello and happy Saturday! I have some more nail art just for you today. Why? Because you’re my favorite, that’s why!!! I started with two coats China Glaze Flame-Boyant from the new Summer Reign collection. This hot baby was originally sent to me as a press sample from China Glaze.

Then, I grabbed my Mundo de Unas Turquoise because teal/blue and red are like pretty awesome together. This design is from It Girl Plate IG 307.

If you have not tried It Girl stamping plates, then you need to get off my blog right now and get your ass over to her etsy store and get some. I promise you won’t regret. On the off chance that you do, she has the best customer service known to the nail world. But you won’t regret. So there you go. ;)

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 FUN FACT:  I have a shitload of nail polish and I just need to get rid of some of it. Therefore, every LipSense order I get this week will have a surprise bottle of polish in it! :O All you need to do is leave a comment on this order form with your favorite polish color and I’ll include one in your package!  So not only do you get to try the most freaking amazing lipstick ever, but you get free polish. Whaaaa?!?!?!!?

Cat Eye Sunglasses #lazybetty style

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glassesshop.com-reviewThe SunGlassesShop.com sent me this killer pair of shades to review for you. While they do sell prescription eyeglasses online and sunglasses, I usually wear contacts so opted for prescription-less lenses.

Before you read any further, you MUST KNOW that the GlassesShop.com is offering my readers 50% off for all eyeglasses and sunglasses with free lenses only throughout their website (with the exception of sales frames.)

Use code GSHOT50 to buy yours HALF OFF.

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I was immediately attracted to this company since all the shopping is done online and you don’t have to talk to a human. LOL. God, sometimes humans can be awful. ROFL. This site is perfect for the #lazybetty lifestyle.

For prescriptions, you’d just plug in your prescription info from your eye doctor and your pupillary distance. (Your eye doc can measure that for you during your appointment.) Then, surprisingly quickly, your new frames show up to your doorstep!cat-eye-sunglasses-review

I opted to try these cat-eye, purple sunglasses because…well DUH. JUST LOOK AT THEM.  HOW FREAKING CUTE ARE THESE SUNGLASSES.

Also, they have mirror lenses which means I can stare at hotties all day every day and nobody will be the wiser. If that’s not winning, I don’t know what is.sunglasses-review

My husband pointed out that the frames match my hair. I was like, “No duh! That’s why I picked them!”online-sunglasses

They have a wide variety of styles and lenses available so go save 50% off. When you get your glasses in the mail, make sure to tag #lazybetty so I can see your new killer frames!!

Thanks again to the SunGlassesShop.com for reaching out to me. Summer is just around the corner and I was in dire need of some new frames!

Doctor Who Nerd Block and Pink and Blue Stamping

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Before we get to the nail art…I got my first-ever Doctor Who Nerd Block in the mail yesterday! Here’s my blind opening! Check out the video to see what I got and what I thought about it all. :)

Now on to the nail art… I started with two coats of China Glaze Simply Fa-Blue-Less which is a crelly from their Summer Reign collection.

Then, I used It Girl Peony and It Girl Plate IG 117 to create the design stamped on top.

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