Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Wednesday Reads - Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Today's book is Graceling by Kristin Cashore.
This is an interesting read and is very unique, in my opinion.
It is about a girl named Katsa who has one green eye and one blue. And in her world, eyes of different colors means she has a Grace, or is a Graceling, and have an extreme skill. Some Gracelings can swim really well, others can talk backwards, some excel at baking; but Katsa's grace is killing. She is forced by one of the kings of the seven kingdoms, her uncle, to be his thug and do his dirty work. She doesn't like it.
She and a few others in the kingdom have a council in which they try to do good. During one mission she comes across a stranger, a man named Po who turns out to be a Prince. Little did she know what would happen because of their meeting. She never expects to become friends with Po and to find out a secret about a kingdom far away. And she never expected to find out the truth of her Grace.
This is my second time reading this book. I am working my way through re-reading this one and Fire so that I can read Bitterblue (the newest book). I really do like this book. It's very clean and a fast read!
Have any of you read this or any of the other books? What did you think?
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Teal Tuesdays - CopyCat Mani

So this week we decided to make our tealicures a recreation of someone else's mani. I had a bit of a time trying to come up with some ideas, because this week has been kind of a crazy one (I've been spending as much time as I can with my new nephew) so I did my mani and it turned out alright in person but in photos it didn't end up like I wanted it to. But I still do like the main aspect of the mani. So I thought I would still use it!
I could use this as a when manis go horribly wrong! Haha! :) Can you tell I don't take my self so seriously! Every once in awhile we are allowed a less than perfect mani, right? ;)
So I used p2 Groovy as my base and "splattered" using KleanColor Metallic Aqua, Essence Bella, China Glaze Atlantis, and Joe Fresh Teal (he is the culprit to covering the other polishes!). I used OPI Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees Suede for my Tokidoki symbol.
Here are the polishes I used: OPI Suzy Skis in the Pyrenees Suede, Joe Fresh Teal, China Glaze Atlantis, Essence Bella, KleanColor Metallic Aqua, and p2 Groovy.
So my mani wasn't perfect but it was still fun and it was fun to create. I was also glad to learn a new trick creating the Tokidoki symbol. And I do love my Tokidoki symbol that I recreated! Have you guessed who's mani I chose?
Gnarly Gnails Tokidoki Tutorial! I love how her's turned out! And I love the Tokidoki symbol! :)
Here is a what p2 Groovy looked like before it got covered up (especially by Joe Fresh Teal!)
Click the Teal Tuesdays logo on this post or in my sidebar to be taken to the facebook page!Teal Tuesdays was started because teal is unloved and needed its own day of celebration!
Teal is a medium to dark bluish green color of low saturation; a dark cyan.
Open to interpretation, anything green with a hint of blue or blue with a hint of green is welcome here!
Aqua, Turquoise,Tiffany Blue, etc etc...all are welcome - we do not discriminate!
Some of the other blogs participating are:
Caitlin's Creative Corner
Cherries Sweets
Colorsplash Nails
Elyssian Beauty
Fancy Phalanges
The Frenzied Polisher
Gaga for Nails
Gnarly Gnails
Geeky Owl
The Lacquered Libra
Mandy's Polish
Nails Beautiqued
Nail Polish Lane
No Holos!
Once Upon a Polish
Persistently Glittery
Polished Art
Simple-and-Beautiful
Subtletyisoverrated
Monday, August 13, 2012
Blog Shout Outs - Pampered with Polish
I want to start a new feature that I will do once a week. It is called Shout Outs! This is for me to feature a new blog so you, the readers, can have new fun blogs to follow! I love following new blogs!
I started this feature because of Jackie at Pampered with Polish who asked for a shout out a while ago. And I have been a bad friend and forgot! Yikes! Don't hate me! I'm super sorry! But I have created this feature because of you Jackie. I hope you like it!
I have chosen 4 photos that are linked back to her blog (just click on the image). Please go and check out Jackie's blog at Pampered with Polish! She has a nice selection of polishes and her pictures are amazing! And for me, she has just the right amount of writing along with a good amount of photos (does that make any sense!?) hahaha! :)
Oh and can I just say that I love her nail shape too! :)
She does some amazing swatches! The colors and the lighting are perfect!
She also does some cute nail art too!
If you would like your blog featured in Blog Shout Outs! Please send me an email at geekyowl[at]gmail[dot]com.
Blog Sale!
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Copious Rocks!
Want free polish? Who doesn't! Copious can help.
I know I posted this on my Vacation Haul post, but I wanted to make sure everyone got a chance to see it and take part! :)
Have you tried Copious? Sign up using the link below to get $10 of Copious credits (new user)! Super fun and easy! :)
http://copious.com/invites/500b49748451e073ed0137e7
Click this link for an additional $10 credit! (click on it and then click the image it brings up!) :)
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This offer is limited in number and available until August 11 at 11:59 PM PST.
Once claimed, you will have 5 days to use it.
I know I posted this on my Vacation Haul post, but I wanted to make sure everyone got a chance to see it and take part! :)
Have you tried Copious? Sign up using the link below to get $10 of Copious credits (new user)! Super fun and easy! :)
http://copious.com/invites/500b49748451e073ed0137e7
Click this link for an additional $10 credit! (click on it and then click the image it brings up!) :)
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This offer is limited in number and available until August 11 at 11:59 PM PST.
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TGIF: Thank Goodness, Indie Friday - Once Upon a Polish The Beanstalk
Welcome to this week's episode of TGIF: Thank Goodness,
Here is The Beanstalk with no undies. It is a gorgeous clear base with a variety of green glitters in different shades, shapes and sizes (hexes, squares, medium, small, and micro) and silver hex glitter. It is absolutely stunning! My index and middle finger are two coats each. Ring and pinkie finger is only one coat each. I want to show you the difference between the two.
Slightly different angle and lighting than the picture before. Look at the shinnies! So pretty! I didn't have any problems with this glitter. It applied wonderfully and evenly enough! Bonus! :) You need this glitter, oh yes, you do! I promise you will not be disappointed! I can't wait to try in a jelly sammich!
Here is Once Upon a Polish The Beanstalk over Cult Nails Power Thief. Gorgeous combo! Loving it! :)
Bottle shot of Once Upon a Polish Beanstalk.
Macro bottle shot of The Beanstalk. Isn't it loverly!? :)
Don't forget to check out her store here and her Facebook page here.
** Also, we have a new blogger joining me for TGIF: Thank Goodness, Indie Friday, it's Emma from Manicurity! So please go check out which Indie she has featured today! :)
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Versatile Blogger Award!
I've been nominated by Novice in Nail Art for the Versatile Blogger Award! Thank you so much! It's been awhile since I've done one of these, so let's see what new things I can tell you about! :)
1. I have a beautiful new nephew that is a week and two days old today! (I've been spamming my instagram with pictures of him!)
2. I do have Instagram. But I don't really show my nails and nail art on it. That might change, haven't decided yet. But if you would like to follow my name on there is: GEEKYOWL
3. I am still obsessed with owls!
4. My nail polish count is up nearing 545 polishes!
5. I have a massive amount of Ginger Mint lip gloss from Bath & Body Works! (like 21! Favorite kind and there were discontinuing it and clearanced it out to $2)
6. Have now realized I'm a hoarder of lip gloss and lotions and perfume from Bath & Body Works. (don't forget polishes too!)
7. I have a blog sale about to post! (Monday!!!!) :)
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