Giveaway Winner!!!

First of all, let me apologize profusely for being gone for so long.  I was out of town for the holidays and have been working crazy hours since then.  But I have pledged to never go this long without posting again!  I really missed interacting with you all while I was MIA :(

ANYWAY!   I have the winner of my giveaway to announce!  That lucky girl is Jenn from All That is Gorgeous!  She was actually the second winner I had to pick because the first one didn't respond to my email in time.  I felt really bad for having to do that, but I have to stick to the rules I laid down...

I'm super excited to finally have a winner :)

And I'd like to wish everyone a happy new year!  Best of luck in 2012, lovely ladies (and gents).
<3

(Closed) Happy Holidays Giveaway!!

Woop woop another giveaway!!  I love doing giveaways :)  This one is for the upcoming holidays.

Unfortunately, this giveaway is open only to US and Canada residents.
To enter, you must be a GFC follower.

On to the prize!

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure-Chic Collection
Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Nail Hardener (I seriously live off of this stuff, super awesome)

The colors in the Chic Collection are really festive looking.  There's a beautiful bronzy-gold that's a bit deeper than a traditional gold.  Also in the collection is a medium jelly looking red.  Not too bright, so it's good for the winter.  It also comes with a CSM clear coat, which is always handy for topcoat in a pinch or for frankening.
The Nail Hardener is my favorite base coat that I have found ever!  I seriously use this stuff under every mani.  I swear by it and am convinced that its the reason that my nails have stopped peeling so much.  I wanted to include it because I want to share the love!

Anyway, just fill out the form below and you're entered!

Contest closes 12/20/2011 at 8PM AZ time

Giveaway Reminder!!!

Just wanted to let everyone know that there are only a few days left to enter my Happy Holidays Giveaway!

It ends on 12/20, so be sure to enter before it's too late!

CLICK ME TO ENTER

Good luck to everyone!

<3

Let the contest voting begin!!! (CLOSED)

Hello everyone!!  So my contest has closed and here are all of the entries!! Participants were asked to create a nail design based on one of the themes I listed.  These themes were music, animals, a cause that you believe in, or your heritage/orientation/something you're proud of.  I am now opening these entries up for public vote! You will find a form at the bottom of this post where you can select the mani that you think best deserves to win!  Please tell everyone!  I want to get as many votes as possible so that everyone has a fair shot :)

In no particular order:

Entry 1: inspired by music

Entry 2: inspired by animals

Entry 3: inspired by animals

Entry 4: inspired by animals

Entry 5: inspired by a song/music

Entry 6: inspired by animals

Entry 7: inspired by heritage/orientation/etc.

Please use the form below to vote!!  This part of the contest will be open until there are at least 30 votes, so that I can get a good estimate of a clear winner!!

*If you entered and do not see your photo here, it is because you were either not a public follower, did not fill out the entry form, or did not send me a picture.  If you entered and do not fit one of these categories and still do not see your photo, please contact me asap so we can work it out :)

ELF-Champagne and contest update

Champagne is a very classy and elegant nude with subtle shimmer.  This is one of my go-to nudes and is perfect for wearing something understated on the nails.  The formula is the tiniest bit sheer after two coats, but I didn't mind with the color.  It made it look a bit more natural.  Two coats is what is shown in the pictures and application is smooth.  No topcoat.

The first picture is the most color accurate.  For some reason, the sun makes this one photograph a little on the orangey-red side of the spectrum.  Hm...

UPDATE: Also, don't forget to stop by my contest!  It ends soon, so hurry!!  I also wanted to say that because of the lack of eligible entries, I may be limiting this contest to one prize (the Zoyas).  Please keep entering if you want there to be more prizes :)

Thanks for reading!!

150 Follower Contest Reminder!

Just wanted to remind everyone that I'm holding a contest that will run until I reach 150 followers or 10/8, whichever comes later!!

Please click HERE to go to the entry form :)

(CLOSED)150 Follower Giveaway/Contest!!!!(CLOSED)

150 Follower Giveaway Contest Extravaganza!!

ends 10/8 (see rules please)

First of all, I want to say thanks for being here with me!  I'm excited to share this giveaway with you all :)

I'm doing this giveaway/contest a bit differently.  Starting today, 9/8, I will be accepting entries into my contest.  This contest will be open to US and Canada residents only.  I will close my contest when I reach 150 followers or 10/8, whichever comes later.

The reason why I am doing it this way instead of opening it when I reach 150 followers is because I want to try to give back to people who have been here for a while :)  Don't get me wrong, new followers are always welcome to enter!

How to Enter:

You must be a public follower.  

You must email me (courteney.anagnostaras@gmail.com) or tweet me (@Courteney811) a photo of an original nail design done by you that is inspired by one of the following:

Music
Psychology
Animals
Your favorite cause/charity

Your heritage/religion/orientation/anything you're proud of

(All I ask is no vulgarity/obscenity please, these will be seen publicly)

Fill out the form below.  I will verify your entries after I receive the photo of your design.

I ask that you please be at least 18 years old or have a parent's permission to give out a mailing address. Also, if I come to find that you have submitted a photo that was not yours/you did not have permission to submit, you will be disqualified.  I want to see your personal work! :)

How to Win!

There will be two winners!

After the contest closes, I will put up a post where anyone will be able to vote on your entries.  I will also give three extra vote points to people who share this giveaway.  The two entries with the highest number of votes at the end will win.  But what will I win, you ask?? Keep reading!

Prizes!!

1st place:  Three Zoya polishes of your choosing (I will order and send directly to you, if international I will order and personally ship to you)

2nd place: A mystery pack of polishes! (Various colors/brands/etc, all new)

Giveaway Reminder :D

Don't forget!! My giveaway ends tonight at 9 PM Arizona time.  Make sure you get your last minute entries in before it's too late!

Click HERE to go to the entry form!!

China Glaze-Awakening

Enter my GIVEAWAY!!  :)  It's easy and you have a chance to win 5 lovely polishes!

I was thoroughly disgusted by how awful my swatches of Awakening were in my first post about it.  They were basically awful.  I wanted to do this polish justice since it's one of my all time favorites and it's a beautiful duochrome :)  Application is easy breezy, two coats.  These photos are two coats topped with Seche Vite:

this one shows the duochrome the best.  click me!

This one is a stunning purple/gold duochrome.  I can never seem to find swatches of this one which is a shame because I feel like everyone should invest in this beauty.  Definitely one of my top go-to polishes!

Sinful Colors-Verbena

First off, don't forget to click HERE to enter my giveaway!!  Now onto the review :)

Verbena is a gorgeously pigmented, slightly dusty, red-toned purple creme.  I can't get over how lovely the color is.  Great for all year round, in my opinion :)  It's fun enough to wear in the spring/summer, but dusty and toned down just enough to make it appropriate for fall and winter as well.  Application was stunning.  Opaque and even slightly jellyish in two smooth coats.  These photos are two coats topped with Seche Vite:

My camera wouldn't pick up the warmth of this purple and it looks a bit more blue here than it really is.
I think I'm in love :)
I wore this for three days through 2 long work shifts and it never chipped.  I got some tip wear, but that's to be expected.

Love you, readers!
:)

An Amateur's Nail Obsession 50 FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY!!!! (CLOSED)

Welcome to my 50 follower giveaway!

Ends 8/11 (This giveaway is now closed)

Rules: You must be a US resident (sorry!)

You must be a GFC public follower

That's all!  You can get extra entries as well, see the entry form :)

There will be one winner for this giveaway and that winner will recieve:

Sinful Colors Neon Collection (Neon Melon, Summer Peach, Fusion Neon) 

Two of my very favorite Sinful Colors polishes, Secret Admirer and Gogo Girl

A two sided buffer block for buffing and shining nails (still in plastic wrap)

White side of buffer block

Gray side of buffer block

All of the items in this giveaway are brand new and purchased by me :D

Giveaway Alert!

Colores de Carol is having a giveaway on her blog this month!

It ends on July 31st, so make sure to check her out!