birthday giveaway

It's very hard to believe but I have been running my mouth (fingers) on this blog for a year now. When I first started I knew nothing about blogging but some amazing people helped me along the way. I never expected to meet so many wonderful people and have so many wonderful followers and fans. First and foremost a huge THANK YOU. If it wasn't for you, I would be talking to myself. That is not unusual but no fun either :). On a very serious note I really do appreciate all of you. When I see I have a new comment I look forward to reading it. Please know that I may not respond to each comment but I read them. For those of you with blogs I also enjoy reading your blogs and your thoughts on things. I love seeing new perspectives and reading reviews of products I have never tried.

I am also very grateful and send a huge thank you to the companies who have worked with me to offer giveaways and products for me to review. That is also a great feeling when someone believes in your blog enough to work with you. That too never goes unnoticed or unappreciated.

I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate my blog's Birthday/anniversary whatever you want call it, than by having a huge giveaway with some prizes from some of the amazing people I have met along the way.

Northern Star read my review here 
Tobi's Touch read my review here 
Isn't this Clever read my review here
Paint Shop Polish you can read my review here 
Polish Yer Hooves read one of my reviews here 
Sweet Tea Polish  read my review here
Mandyland Polish read my review here 
Word of mouth lend me your ear
Polished Expression Design read my review here  
Freebie Mommie 
Peacock Review 
Gothic Gala Lacquers

These 2 beautiful polishes from MandyLand Polish. Both are full size

a Key P it Up Purse hanger of your choice from Isn't this Clever 

2 winners one set each in their choice of colors 

a beautiful polish from Sweet Tea Polish 

2 beautiful Full size polishes of your choice from Gothic Gala Lacquer 

2 beautiful full size bottles of your choice from Polish Yer Hooves

This amazing gift pack from Freebie Mommie

A mini bottle of polish from her Beautiful spring collection. 

2 beautiful bottles of Nubar polish from PeacockReviews

Mystery box from Word of Mouth Lend me your Ear 

From me, that's Ulta mascara sorry it's backwards in the picture!

Since it's a giveaway you know there are rules. So here they are

Entries will be accepted from 2/1/14 - 2/16/14

Good luck remember three winner will be randomly chosen through the RaffleCopter. You MUST be following me on Twitter or GFC or like alwaysblabbing on FaceBook to be eligible to win. This giveaway is open to US residence only Winners will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information. alwaysblabbing is only responsible for shipping one prize. Once the prizes are shipped, we will do our best to get your prizes to you safely but we are not responsible for them after they are shipped.

Don't forget to come back once a day and share for extra entries.

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Sweet Tea Polish

Here in the south we love sweet tea, I can drink it with breakfast, lunch, or supper it doesn't matter to me. The sweeter the better. Now I have a new reason to love sweet tea but I can't drink this one.

I'm excited to feature Sweet Tea Polish.  The artist behind Sweat Tea Polish, Darah has lots of beautiful colors in her Esty shop under Designsbydarah. She may include a piece of adorable jewelry with your order. Wouldn't that be a nice surprise? Some of the jewelry includes a burst of a Sweet Tea Polish Color.   I received my package and was so impressed by how cute it was. Darah wrapped it in pink tissue and tied with a colorful string. You could almost see the love she puts in her work. I was super excited that I received not one, not two, but THREE polishes to try.

Indoor

sunlight

 I didn't make it to the end of the day without trying the first polish, Garnet Girl. This is a beautiful deep red and it dries matte but if you want to kick it up notch add a top coat and watch the beautiful shine. The polish went on smoothly and evenly it also dried extremely quickly. This is a great fall color it looks great by itself. If you like nail art, I can see doing some little green leaves or even little pumpkins.

sunlight

Indoor 

 The next color is Garnet Girl Glitter which screams fall to me. It has tiny but very visible flecks of black with red and gold glitter flecks as well. The bottle is filled with glitter so you get some on the brush every time you dip it so I did not have to fight to get an even coat. As with all glitters I give this application tip dab the brush onto your nail instead of stroking the brush. This only ensures that the glitter doesn't smear. The GarnetGirl and Garnet Girl Glitter can be paired to make nail art. I am a glutton for punishment because I know there is superglue somewhere in the glitter polish recipe but I think they are amazing. Removal hint soak a cotton ball in acetone then press it to the nail for a few seconds. The glitter will come right off.  Oddly enough my girls removed their glitter polish with NO problems. I must add this glitter is very smooth, even without a top coat it does not stick up or flake off.

Indoor 

The last featured polish is Mint Julep which is a beautiful mint green. As with the other polishes this one goes on extremely smooth and easily. The first coat is very light so you do need at least two coats. I will have one problem with this polish, it reminds me of my favorite ice cream. Can you guess what flavor that is? 

This picture shows the Garnet Girl Glitter Ring that was included with my polishes.  I think this is the most adorable ring. It is a swatch of the polish but it is versatile. I would wear it with any outfit it matches.

Click here to Follow Sweat Tea Polish on FaceBook to see all of her newest releases 

I received these polishes complimentary in exchange for an honest review. The opinion expresses is all mine and no additional compensation was provided.