Product Review: Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-On Manicure

When it comes to manicures I'm not a high maintenance girl. Sure, I like my nails to look great but anything that makes getting the job done simpler and faster with great results I'm all over it. Thanks to Influenster and Broadway Nails I was able to try an imPRESS Press On Manicure kit in the "Get Into It" style and I have to say I was impressed...no pun intended!

The kit was easy to use, the nails quick to apply, and best of all there was no downtime waiting for glue or polish to dry or trimming. This was a first time for me using any kind of fake nails so if application was that easy for me, you can bet it will probably be a cake walk for you as well! With 24 nails in the kit I received it was easy to find the correct sizes of nails to cover each of my own nails. They also include an alcohol pad to clean your own nails prior to applying the press on nails. If your nails are good and clean and you follow the easy-peasy instructions on the back of the box, the manicure should last you up to a week. My manicure lasted 6 days and I put it through murder, in the ocean and in a chlorine saturated swimming pool! It lasted waaaay longer than the traditional pedicure that I got at the salon the day. If that weren't enough to make me a fan of the kit, I got so many compliments on the design -- even the technician who gave me my pedicure noted how great my fingernails looked! She couldn't believe I did it myself. I let her in on my secret though and told her they were press-ons.

My snazzy imPRESS manicure!

If you're searching for a great look for the weekend or a night out with your girl friends I highly recommend this kit. With online deals and coupons you can get a set for around $7 and since each kit includes around 24 nails you might be able to get two full sets out of the kit like I did! Less than $4 for a manicure that lasts a week and doesn't damage your nails when you remove them is a great deal in my opinion!

Pros: Easy to use, pretty, durable (lasted 6 days for me), easy to remove, doesn't damage your real nail, inexpensive

Cons: If your real nails have any bit of length they will need trimmed back. I tested the medium length kit and had to cut my own nails prior to applying the press-ons. Limited number of colors & prints available.

~ My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ~

A good product

About the product:
Introducing imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, the revolutionary way to apply polish! Featuring advanced nail technology, you can get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds – simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week! And, imPRESS is so easy to remove, you can change it up to match your mood as often as you want. Check out all colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints. With imPRESS, your nails will always be your best accessory.

imPress Manicure retails for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and is available at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more. For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!

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~ Want to read what other reviewers are saying about their imPRESS nails?  Check out the Influenster website.


"I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. This review is my honest opinion of the product."

Review and Giveaway: The Silent Stars Go By (Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Book Collection, Book 11) by Dan Abnett

The Silent Stars Go By
(Book 11)
by Dan Abnett
Copyright 2011, 2013
ISBN: 9781849905176

As a Whovian, I'm always looking to get my hands on the latest and most exciting products in the Who-niverse and I'm so happy to say that the books I've read in the 50th Anniversary collection are stellar! All the new Who-related things coming out this year that I've bought or received to review rock. The latest "product" being the last book in the 11 book series entitled The Silent Stars Go By which features the current Doctor as portrayed by Matt Smith and his recently departed companions Amy Pond and Rory Williams.

If you're at all a fan of the series you know that in recent years every winter the BBC has aired a Christmas special featuring the Doctor and his companions on an intergalactic, super-sized, Christmas themed adventure. The Silent Stars Go By is a Christmas special but in the form of a book -- and it's a wonderful, fun, fast-paced book to boot! It's perfect to take with you in your beach bag or to just snuggle under the sheets with.

The Silent Stars Go By begins, as most things that the Doctor is a part of -- with a bang. We're not talking Big Bang 2 as in the conclusion of series 5 but nevertheless, it's certainly an adventure. With Rory and Amy at the helm of the TARDIS along with the Doctor you might expect some fussing and nattering on between the Ponds and this book certainly has that, lending to an authentic Doctor Who feel. If you loved the brave and loyal Rory or bossy Amy and are missing them since their departure mid-season last year, then this is certainly a book to read.

The Silent Stars Go By 
on my shelf. :)

Along with the Doctor and the Ponds, an old foe of the Doctor's as well as some new (and creepy!) creations made this one interesting story. I wasn't prepared to meet Transrats (shivers) let alone the Transhumans. They lent a new twist to the story that I did not see coming! The Doctor was not trying to protect Hereafter from one threat but many! The Silent Stars Go By is a really clever tale featuring an old alien race from the original series. What's really great is, if you want more adventures with the Doctor and the Ice Warriors they were brought back and revamped for an episode earlier this year.

For those who are Whovians or for those yet to be introduced to the Doctor and his many companions, I recommend giving this book a try. With loads of action and witty dialogue The Silent Stars Go By is my favorite Doctor Who book to date. If you're like me you're counting down the days until the 50th anniversary episode in November and you're in need of a Doctor Who fix. Reruns of the show, this book, and I'm sure the others in the series; are just what the doctor ordered to tide us Whovians over until then.

Back Cover Blurb:
The winter festival is approaching for the hardy colony of Morphans, but no one is in the mood to celebrate. They're trying to build a new life on a cold new world, but each year gets harder and harder. It's almost as if some dark force is working against them. Then three mysterious travelers arrive out of the midwinter night, one of them claiming to be a doctor. Are they bringing the gift of salvation or doom? And what else might be lurking out there, about to wake up?

~ My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars ~

*I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*

~ To read more about the book or to order a copy The Silent Stars Go By, go HERE.

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Check out this clip from the current series of Doctor Who where the Doctor meets a rather intimidating Ice Warrior!

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Splendid New Suspense: Deadly Devotion by Sandra Orchard

Deadly Devotion
(Port Aster Secrets, Book 1)
by Sandra Orchard
Copyright 2013
Revell Books
ISBN: 9781441241832

The Story:
Kate knows the truth is out there--but if she's right, that means a killer is out there too.

Research scientists Kate Adams and Daisy Leacock were on the brink of a breakthrough for treating depression with herbal medicine when Daisy was suddenly found dead. Kate knows that her mentor's death wasn't suicide or a careless accident--and she's determined to do whatever it takes to unearth the truth about what happened to the woman who changed her life.

Former FBI agent Tom Parker is finding it hard to adjust to life back in his hometown of Port Aster. Though an old buddy gave him a job as a detective on the local police force, not everyone approves. Tom's just trying to keep a low profile, so when Kate Adams demands he reopen the investigation into her friend's death, he knows his job is at stake. But despite his attraction to her, Tom thinks Kate may have something to hide.

As evidence mounts, a web of intrigue is woven around the sleepy town of Port Aster. Can Kate uncover the truth? Or will Tom stand in her way?


My Thoughts:
Sandra Orchard, although not a "new" author is new to me and I have to say I'm a fan! Even though this book has very little romance it's high on the suspense and really had me stumped as to whodunnit. I was a little wary when I first started, thinking to myself that it was waaaay too easy and it was going to be a tough book to get through since I already had the case solved but I have never been more wrong. Sandra Orchard writes a mystery along the lines of a Castle script -- I really enjoyed all the twists and turns. I'll admit that the heroine was a little crazy for going after a killer pretty much on her own with no detective or police experience but I ended up liking her. I definitely am interested in the next book in the series especially since it appears that Kate, Tom, and the whole crew from Port Aster will be back at it again! If you're a fan of the cozy mystery then this is a title not to be missed!

“Available June 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”

~ My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ~

*I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*

For some great extras from Deadly Devotion, including excerpts be sure to visit this page: http://sandraorchard.com/extras/bonus-book-features/

Connect with Sandra via Facebook: www.facebook.com/SandraOrchard

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My Review of Catch a Falling Star by Beth K. Vogt

Catch a Falling Star
by Beth K. Vogt
Copyright 2013
Howard Books
ISBN: 9781451660272

The Story:
Is life about accomplishing plans . . . or wishes coming true . . . or something more?

Dr. Kendall Haynes’s plans to have it all—a career, a husband, a family—are eluding her. Now that she’s thirty-six, she needs to stop wishing upon a star and face reality: Some dreams just never come true.

Air Force pilot Griffin Walker prefers flying solo in the air and on the ground—until a dangerous choice ejects him from the cockpit. His life becomes even more complicated after the sudden death of his parents makes him the guardian of his sixteen-year-old brother. There’s no way his life will ever get back on course now.

When their lives collide during a near tragedy, Kendall and Griffin must decide if they can embrace the unexpected changes God has waiting for them.


My Thoughts:
Wish You Were Here was my favorite debut novel of 2012 so naturally when I learned of Catch a Falling Star, I was over the moon (pun intended). Just as Wish You Were Here immediately captured my heart, Catch a Falling Star did the same. With characters who shine from the first page, I was hooked! While it didn't have the romantic, chick flick-y feel of her debut, Beth Vogt's sophomore novel confirms that she's a crazy talented writer with a real knack for romance.

I enjoyed the interaction and chemistry between Kendall and Griffin. As for Kendall and another certain someone, I was shaking my fist the entire time. I kept saying to myself, "Oh girl, you'd better wake up soon or I'm gonna have to smack you!"  I really liked that, for the most part, the story had a natural flow to it. I thought the ending was a teeny bit rushed and didn't have to end with a marriage proposal but it is what it is. I still enjoyed the story and highly recommend it to romance fans.

Beth K. Vogt is a new favorite author whose books I'd recommend to anyone in a heartbeat. Looking for a summer beach read or a story with quirky characters that pull at the ol' heartstrings? Jump in your Jeep (or ride of choice) and head to the bookstore or library to check this one out!

To learn more about the author and her books visit, HER WEBSITE.

~ My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars ~

Tid-Bit:
The entire time I was reading this book I kept singing the song of the same title by Perry Como over and over in my head. It's still stuck in my head, thanks to Perry, Beth, and Call the Midwife I'll probably be humming it for the rest of the summer.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from the author or publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*

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The Doctor and River Song

I get tears in my eyes every time I hear the song "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri but from now on I'll probably ugly cry every time I hear it because I will think of this video... I AM the world's most romantic and sentimental Whovian.

A Thousand Years - Doctor/River (River's Timeline) posted by ViveAmneris