Royal Wedding Mania.

I don't have it.  But I notice things eventually and today found out that people take these Royal Weddings seriously.  And by people I mean "entrepreneurs" and by seriously I mean "like capitalists" (I like capitalism, so that's fine with me!)

But this is a nails blog so without further ado.  (unless pre-wedding fanfare counts!)

available only in Westminster tat (kitsch) shops, sorry, I know you really want some!

Nail Decals.  Hot.

and if you'd prefer solid colors Nails, inc.  has a limited edition color collection.  Full disclosure, I might consider buying them.  *shrug* polish addict, remember? 

the colors are just meh, but there's more!

oooh, sparkly.... nail polish cap?  

(it's called Kate's Sapphire)

and, not to be outdone...

called Will Union Jack, which sounds like a madlib.

ok. that's what I've got today.  Royal Wedding fever!  

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Illamasqua Toxic Nail Varnish Contest!

Illamasqua has released five amazing colors as part of their crazy gorgeous Toxic Nature collection.  And, they're giving away one set of five to some lucky winner- it could be you!  You just have to ENTER!

Barielle Polish Sale

From now through March 21st, 20% off of Barielle products including Shades, their awesome Nail Polish!

Barielle Polish Contest

I do not have many Barielle polishes but Aura Angora is one of my favorites! And you can enter to win it, and five other autumn shades!

http://www.barielle.com/barielle/control/contest

Nail polish trumps lipstick as recession staple: Kline

Nail polish trumps lipstick as recession staple: Kline: "Lipstick may no longer be a recession staple as sales in the lip care category were outstripped by those of nail polish in 2009, according to a recent report from market researcher, Kline and Company."

A Perfect Collection for a Recession.

It was purses and shoes (which admittedly I still love!) but three years ago I made the switch to collecting little bottles of sparkly nectar. I haven't counted lately but I do have a spreadsheet which I try to keep up with! (I'd guess around 120, not counting the dozen bottles in the mail right now!!) http://bit.ly/bhUUCl I've got pictures everywhere, my phone, camera and facebook- so this is where I'll put them from now on!

I've bought all of the bottles in my current collection and have only ever returned one bottle. It was OPI for Sephora in Dark Room, if you're wondering, the formula was irritating and the color was awful and while normally I'd deal with it I had been so excited about that color and was so disappointed that it had to go. Had I spent full price on Barielle's Myrza's Meadow (and not gotten it at TJMaxx) I probably would have returned that one too. I'll show you pictures one of these days- but it's goopy! ick. I'll add some thinner.

I try to find the best bang for my buck, whether it's an amazing sale, a drugstore brand that rivals the spendy enamels or a topcoat that keeps my mani going for days. Because if I'm just spending uncontrollably then where's the challenge?!