NOTD: August 18, 2015

This is Clinique Hot Date (from this haul). I used NYC Matte Me Crazy as the base, followed by 2 coats of Hot Date, with Orly Top2Bottom as the top coat.

This was a bit on the sheer side, and I might have to try using it for a jelly sandwich!

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NOTD: August 16, 2015

These polish look better together in the bottle than on the nail...

This mani started with butter London Nail Foundation as the base coat, one the pointer and pinky fingers I used 3 coats of Julep Amity (from this haul), on the middle and ring finger I used 1 coat of Julep Nancy (from this haul). I used Orly Top2Bottom as the top coat.

I was really loved Julep Nancy, however Amity was a disappointment, still sheer after 3 coats, so I guess I'll use it as a topper. Always great to find a 1 coater!

What was the last single coater you found?

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Rexall + Winners Haul!

A mini haul for you!

L to R: Squanorm Shampoo, Aussie Hair Insurance Heat Protecting Shine Spray, Essie Suite Retreat, Orly Pink Lemonade

As I'm sure you know, Squanorm is a staple for me to help control my scalp.

The Aussie heat protecting spray was on clearance for $6.20, I've been putting more effort into my hair recently, which does involve a fair amount of blow drying and straightening, so in order to keep my hair healthy, I figure this couldn't hurt!

The nail polish were $5.99 at Winners, and they both seem unique enough from the rest of my collection, I'm sure you'll see them in NOTDs soon!

Here's a closer look at them:

Have you picked anything up recently?

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NOTD: August 12, 2015

This is one of my first jelly sandwich NOTDs! This is 3 coats of Deborah Lippmann Bad Blood (from this haul) with 2 coats of Deborah Lippmann 99 Luftballoons (from this haul).

So here's exactly how I accomplished this look! Step one: base coat butter London Nail Foundation, step two: Bad Blood, step three: 99 Luftballoons, step four: Bad Blood, step five: 99 Luftballoons, step six: Bad Blood, step seven: top coat Orly Top2Bottom! Whew!

I think it ended up being worth it!

Have you done a jelly sandwich before?

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NOTD: August 9, 2015

Today's mani is a beautiful indie polish! This is 2 coat of Arcane Lacquer Erudite Charm (from this haul). I loved the Divergent series from Veronica Roth and as such couldn't resist this gorgeous polish! I love that it's a blue that borders on lavender or indigo, and the super fine bronze, blue, and purple glitter make it more complex!

I used butter London Nail Foundation as the base coat and Orly Top2Bottom as the top coat.

Did you enjoy the Divergent series?

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NOTD: August 7, 2015

Today's moody purple mani is 1 coat of Sephora X Brainchild (from this haul) with 1 coat of Deborah Lippmann Let's Go Crazy (from this haul) over top on the accent. I used NYC Matte Me Crazy as the base and Orly Top2Bottom as the top coat.

I likely should've used 2 coats of Brainchild, as you can see some nail line, however it was pretty opaque otherwise! I also expected Let's Go Crazy to be more of a jelly, and I'm not sure that's the case, I will have to test that one out some more to figure it out!

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July Empties!

This month I had a good number of full-size items I finished up!

L to R: Degree Clinical Protection Stress Control Anti-perspirant, Neutrogena All-in-One Makeup Removing Cleansing Wipes

Degree Clinical Protection Stress Control Anti-perspirant: I still like Secret Clinical strength better, but I keep branching out and trying new deodorants! Will not repurchase

Neutrogena All-in-One Makeup Removing Cleansing Wipes: See review here. Still love and will continue to repurchase!

Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser: See review here. Still love! I will repurchase eventually but I have a big backlog of cleansers to get through first!

L to R: ROC Soft Smoothing Scrub, Aveeno Revitalize Shampoo

ROC Soft Smoothing Scrub: From this haul. I found this scrub to be more creamy than I expected, and less effective at scrubbing. I personally prefer Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash as my facial scrub of choice. Great in the winter when I felt my dry skin needed some additional moisture. Will not repurchase.

Aveeno Revitalize Shampoo: See review here. Still enjoy, but not my favourite by any means.

L to R: Secret Clinical Smooth Solid Anti-perspirant Light and Fresh, Laura Mercier Face Polish

Secret Clinical Smooth Solid Anti-perspirant Light and Fresh: Pretty much the same as the Waterproof review.

Laura Mercier Face Polish: From this haul. This foil packet got me 3 uses of the face polish. I actually really liked how luxurious it felt. Luckily I have another foil packet and a deluxe size sample to test out before determining if I'll buy.

What did you use up in July? Any new favs?