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    1. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 11 Jul 12

      I have been trying to email you at the Yahoo address and keep get a mailer demon...do you still have that account?

      Yes theswatchaholic AT yahoo DOT de is still the correct account. Lately yahoo is having random hiccups. :(

    2. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 3 Apr 12

      Hi, i was wondering how you made your glitter polishes look so smooth and shinny

      I usually add one or two layers of top coat to even often gritty glitter surfaced out. :)

    3. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 3 Apr 12

      what camera settings do you use for your swatch pictures? I just can't get mine like that! :(

      Hi! :) I just use enough lighting and the camera settings white balance and enabled macro for my pictures. HTH!

    4. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 8 Mar 12

      Can you do a tutorial on layerin?

      I was already thinking about doing a tutorial for layerings. :) I hope I can make it in the next weeks!

    5. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 8 Mar 12

      What type of camera do you use? Apologies if this has been asked, I searched for the answer to no avail.

      I use a Nikon CoolPix 5600. :)

    6. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 8 Mar 12

      What camera do you use for pictures?

      I use a 7 year old Nikon CoolPix 5600.

    7. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 8 Mar 12

      Do you have some tips how you put the nail polish so even and precise

      Patience and practise are key and also cleaning up the manicure with a brush and acetone helps a lot. :)

    8. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 8 Mar 12

      How did you get into reviewing polishes for company?

      The companies I consider reviewing products for made contact with me and asked if I would review their products. I don't review all products and also decline review offers. :)

    9. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 8 Mar 12

      Do you know where I can get the Essence- better than gel top sealer in the US? I can't seem to find it anywhere, and I really want it as the top coat I have now is awful, and I've heard good things about the Essence.

      Sadly I think the Better Than Gel Nails Top Sealer isn't available in the US yet. :( INM Out The Door and especially A England The Shield are similar though. :)

    10. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 8 Mar 12

      how many nail varnish's do you own?

      Around 1100+ now I think. :)

    11. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 8 Mar 12

      I think...I think I am now a nail polish junkie. And I don't even have real pretty nails...but looking at Unicorn Puke did something inside my soul...lol. I ended up spending money online for some polishes. It has started. Thanks for great blog. Lydia

      Hi Lydia! I am so happy I could inspire you to get some nail polishes. :) Everyones nails are beautiful in every shape or length. Happy polishing! <3 :)

    12. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 8 Mar 12

      are your nails real or fake?

      My nails are real. :)

    13. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 4 Jul 11

      I just ordered Catherine Arley 674, the blue holo. Do you think I need to order China Glaze Kaleidoscope Him Out, or are they enough alike that I can get by with just the Arley? Thanks! I can be reached at pippy7777@cox.net.

      Sorry for the late reply. :( I think 674 and Kaleidoscope Him Out sadly are no dupes. :(

    14. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 4 Jul 11

      could you do a video of you painting you nails and the steps you do so we can all see, I think I would find that helpful :)

      Hello. :) I wish I could do a video of how I apply nail polish but sadly I don't have the equipment. Michèle from lacquerized has a fab tutorial how she paints http://www.lacquerized.com/2010/05/how-to-how-i-paint-my-nails.html and cleanes up her nails: http://www.lacquerized.com/p/faq.html#howToCleanUp Also Amy Grace from The Polished Perfectionist has a fab How To section: http://the-polished-perfectionist.blogspot.com/p/how-to.html HTH :)

    15. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 4 Jul 11

      DO U KNOW DUPE 4 OPI OYSTER BLUE LAGOON? TX

      Sadly no. :(

    16. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 4 Jul 11

      What do you use for a base coat?

      Hello. :) I use OPI Nail Envy Matte or the original OPI Nail Envy as base coats.

    17. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 4 Jul 11

      Could set up feedburner on your blog!? I'd love to subscribe by email

      Hello! There is a feedburner widget in the left sidebar on the right on my blog. :)

    18. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 4 Jul 11

      Hello Jeanette, How would you compare 2030 and Passion from China Glaze for Konad stamping? Which is better or clearer? I have China Glaze Passion, and I'm wondering whether I should order 2030 as well. Thanks in advance.

      Hello and I am so sorry for the late reply. I sadly completely forgot about formspring. :( I will add it to my to-do list. I am waiting for new Konad image plates which hopefully will bring the stamping love back. :)

    19. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 4 Jul 11

      Could you please do a video of you applying nail polish's? Danke :)

      Hello. :) I wish I could do a video of how I apply nail polish but sadly I don't have the equipment. Michèle from lacquerized has a fab tutorial how she paints http://www.lacquerized.com/2010/05/how-to-how-i-paint-my-nails.html and cleanes up her nails: http://www.lacquerized.com/p/faq.html#howToCleanUp Also Amy Grace from The Polished Perfectionist has a fab How To section: http://the-polished-perfectionist.blogspot.com/p/how-to.html HTH :)

    20. Jeanette
      theswatchaholic 7 Jan 11

      Whenever I paint my nails and I wake up the next morning, I always have dents in the polish where my nails rubbed against my bedsheets. I've even painted my nails at noon and by the time I went to bed at 9 pm the same thing happened Do you have any tips?

      A fast dry top coat like the one from Poshe helps. Love it! :)

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