POTM...April Edition & Spring Sips and Styles Day Two!

As most of you probably know, we started our Polish Of The Month posts back in August as seen here and we love showcasing a special polish or polishes (because sometimes two is better than one) every single month. There are so many awesome polishes out there that they really do deserve their own post! So without further adieu, we bring you...

April Polish Of The Month

Mendi's Pick - Deborah Lippmann's Naked & Sephora by OPI's Wild About Shimmer

I've been on a nude kick lately, but of course I chose to amp it up with a shimmery top coat. Here I used two coats of Naked with a light top coat of the Wild About Shimmer. Honestly, I probably could have achieved the same look by just doing 2 or 3 coats of the shimmer polish (it's more opaque than you'd think), but Deborah had been feeling lonely lately, so I needed to pay her some attention. High maintenance polishes.  ;)

Jayme's Pick -  OPI's Strawberry Margarita


Once we posted our 2012 Spring Beauty Trends seen here, I have been obsessed with having bright pink nails. And as much as I wanted to run out and buy the Butter London polish that we featured, my mind kept going to this polish and I must say that it did not disappoint.  It's a creamy, bright, girly pink that needs no glitter or sparkle topcoat as she is perfect all by herself. I can tell that this is going to be a favorite for months to come! (note: this photo was taken a few days after my mani)

What polish(es) are you guys loving this month?? Drop us a comment and let us know!

ALSO

Today is day two of the Spring Sips and Styles blog hop. We invite you to jump on over to A La Mode Maven to check out her nautical themed post. Be sure to follow all six blogs so you can be entered to win a pair of fabulous Tory Burch flip flops courtesy of our friend Shannon at Wine Taste Girl. And if you missed the first day make sure you swing by Savvy Spice to see Dale's take on colorblocking and watermelon margaritas. 

April 9th- Savvy Spice- Color Blocking and Watermelon Margaritas

April 11th- A La Mode Maven- Nautical Trends and Mojitos

April 13th- Chateau A Gogo- Statement Necklaces and Strawberry Basil Sangrias

April 16th- Henning Love- Printed Denim and Gin and Tonics

April 18th- Her Late Night Cravings- Spring Shoes and Margaritas

April 20th- Wine Taste Girl- Pastels and Champagne Cocktails

Enter to win starting April 9th!

Beauty Battle: Organix Coconut Milk Warming Scrub

As we've mentioned in past Beauty Battles, the purpose of these videos is for each of us to try out the same product, then keep our opinions to ourselves until we can share our thoughts with each other while the camera is rolling.  This Beauty Battle features the Organix Coconut Milk Sugar Cane Self Warming Scrub...

We purchased our bottle at CVS for approximately $9.99 (prices vary).

Have you guys tried any of the Organix skin care line? Drop us a comment and let us know! Also, if you missed our last Beauty Battle featuring the Eye Rock Designer Liners then click here. It was a fun one!

Spring Sips and Styles - Savvy Spice

The lovely Shannon from Wine Taste Girl is hosting this wonderful blog hop and giveaway. Today is the first day of Spring Sips and Styles, so head on over to Savvy Spice to check out her post on color blocking and watermelon margaritas. Be sure to follow all six blogs participating for your chance to win a pair of Tory Burch flip flops. Make sure to come back each day mentioned below for more great Spring trends and cocktails!

April 9th- Savvy Spice- Color Blocking and Watermelon Margaritas

April 11th- A La Mode Maven- Nautical Trends and Mojitos

April 13th- Chateau A Gogo- Statement Necklaces and Strawberry Basil Sangrias

April 16th- Henning Love- Printed Denim and Gin and Tonics

April 18th- Her Late Night Cravings- Spring Shoes and Margaritas

April 20th- Wine Taste Girl- Pastels and Champagne Cocktails

Enter to win starting April 9th!

Year in Review: Favorite Products

What better way to recap our 1st Blogiversary milestone than to look back on what our favorite standout products have been?!? These are products that have exceeded our expectations and that we know will remain in our arsenal for many years to come...

Mendi's products mentioned:
Sigma Essential Kit Makeup Brushes

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy
Almay Oil-Free Makeup Eraser Sticks
Tan Towels
Urban Decay 15 Year Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette
Clarins Gloss Prodige in Rose
Moroccan Oil
Too Faced Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Primer
DG Skincare Alpha Beta Glow Pads for Face

Essie Nail Polish in Tart Deco

Jayme's products mentioned:
Neutrogena Body Oil in Light Sesame
Jennifer Aniston Perfume
Avon Anew Clinical Luminosity Brightening Hand Cream
Benefit Watt's Up Soft Focus Highlighter
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Clarins Gloss Prodige in Nude
MAC Paint Pot in Morning Frost
MAC Semi-Precious Rose Quartz & Pearl Mineralize Skinfinish
Sephora Collection Long Lasting-Liquid Eye Liner in Glitter Black
MAC Eye Brow Pencil in Lingering

Do you guys have any "holy grail" products that you just can't live without? Leave us a comment and let us know. Maybe we will find something new to add to our favorites! 

Thanks for watching!

Step Up Your Flower Power

The lovely {av} from Long Distance Loving has called upon us to channel our inner flower child for this Friday's Fancies. We've never met a challenge that we aren't up for, so this week we're putting our best "flowered" foot forward.  Hope you enjoy...

Step Up Your Flower Power by herlatenightcravings

Kate Spade Chandelier Earrings  //  3.1 Phillip Lim Framed Silhouette Dress  //  Michael Kors MK5605 Watch  //  Paul & Joe Fossile Metallic Knitted Tank  //  Isabella Oliver Drape Cardigan  //  ABS by Allen Schwartz Drama Coil Bracelet  //  Michael Kors Wide Leather Gold Belt  //  Sydney Evan Love Ring  //  Current Elliott White Stiletto 7/8 Jeans  //  Vince Camuto Louise Clutch Jade  //  Proenza Schouler Medium PS1 Bag Lux Leather  //  Nicholas Kirkwood Floral Printed Platform Pumps

PS ~ If you'd like to join in on future Friday's Fancies, hop on over to Long Distance Loving and sign up to receive {av}'s weekly e-mails for themes in advance, so that you can make your own Polyvore inspiration board. It's so much fun and a great way to meet new bloggers!