Different Dimension GLOWIES

Disclaimer: Some or all of the products in this review were sent to me for an honest review. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way

Confession: I am a relatively well adjusted 29 year old...BUT...seeing my nails glow in the dark at bed time = instant 5 year old! I mean I charged these babies up, switched the light off, and rolled around giggling in the dark, waving them around like I was at a rave, or imagining that this is what it would look like if I could shoot magic from my fingertips. Mr. Fox even commented that 'someday you'll grow up' weeeellllllll SORRY BABY, but NOPE! THEY GLOW. My nails freaking glow! And I like it...so there!

Tonight I have 2 AWESOME, 3-free, glow in the dark beauties from Different Dimension - 'Merry Go Round' and 'Light It Up Blue'. Both of these fabulous finds glow a gorgeous blue, and are super bright for a few minutes after you charge them (it doesn't take much - the flash on my phone did a fabulous job LOL) and continue to glow for a good long time. I should have timed it but I fell asleep every time I tried so you'll just have to snag these and test it out yourself. Sorries!

 'Merry Go Round' is described as a white "crelly" base packed with various shapes and sizes of pink, blue, silver, black and fuchsia glitters...AND IT GLOWS IN THE DARK. WOOT! There is a lot going on with this baby from squares to circles to hexes - its like a party for your finger tips. This is 3 coats of Merry Go Round with 2 coats of a quick dry top coat. The glow in the dark pigment may feel a little gritty so an extra coat of top coat will help smooth it out.

'Light It Up Blue' was inspired by Autism Speaks, World Autism Day, and Missi's 2 autistic sons. This beauty packs silver and blue holographic glitters and large white hexes into a light blue jelly base that, surprise, GLOWS BLUE IN THE DARK. Also for each bottle sold, Missi donates $2 to the charity organization, Autism Speaks. How awesome is that? I layered 2 coats of 'Light It Up Blue' over Essies 'Rock The Boat' plus 2 coats of top coat.

Just for reference, here's what 'Rock The Boat' looks like without 'Light It Up Blue'...

YAY! What do YOU think about glow polish? Let me know in the comments below! You can find more of Missi's gorgeous polish in her Etsy shop: Different Dimension as well as on Llarowe. She can also be found on Insagram @Missibarry and Facebook. Full sizes range from $8.50-$12.00 and she also offers minis of most of her creations! Not convinced? Click here to read browse all of my Different Dimension reviews.

BONUS! From now until 8/18 use coupon code 10KSALE for 25% off orders of $20.00 or more at her Etsy shop!

"Light It Up BLUE" for Autism!

Today is the 6th annual World Autism Awareness Day!

As someone who's life is touched everyday by an autistic individual, today is an especially important reminder for me to slow down, be patient, accept, and educate myself. Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder are the general umbrella terms for a number of 'complex disorders of brain development.'

According to AutismSpeaks.org...

These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger syndrome.

ASD can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances. Some persons with ASD excel in visual skills, music, math and art.

So how or why might someone celebrate World Autism Awareness Day? Because the prevalence of autism has increased significantly over the last 40 years. It now affects 1 in 88 American children, and tens of millions of people worldwide. It is misunderstood, and when people don't know about something it is easy to fear it. Educate yourself and you'll never be uncertain again. AutismSpeaks.org is a wealth of information and a great place to start your quest in understanding autism.

There is a great story circulating around the web right now about a Chili's waitress and her interaction with a young girl 'on the spectrum' regarding her 'broken hamburger'. If you've not seen it, you should. The little girls reaction is heartwarming and priceless. You can see the original post on Facebook here.

For my BLUE mani, I chose NerdLacquer 'Shiny' which I was lucky enough to snag at her last restock. This is 3 coats of Shiny with no base coat, and 1 coat of Seche Vite. 

You can find NerdLacquer on her website at www.nerdlacquer.com, at Harlow & Co, and NinjaPolish. But be quick! These puppies are very difficult to get your hands on. If you're one of the lucky few who catch a restock, Congrats! If you aren't...KEEP TRYING! They're so worth it!

OH! And before I forget, we're participating in a multi-blogger birthday giveaway over at My Nail Polish Is Poppin'! You can enter to win one of 6 faaaabulous prizes, including a Fox Claws Penny Stand!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER!