8.20.2009

What a Difference a Year Makes

While I did forget my blog anniversary, again…I have completely, totally and utterly embraced those dark toenails I was so on the fence about last year. No more wimpy pink toenails for me.

So in honor of my belated second blog anniversary, I'm doing a little giveaway to mark my progress -- a bottle of my favorite polish (for toes) Chanel Vamp (I'm also fond of Essie Bordeaux, but Chanel is so much more giveaway worthy, no?)

Just leave a comment on this post, and I'll pick a winner at random on Monday at 3 pm CT.

And thank you, thank you thank you. I love to blog because of you guys. You inspire me daily!

187 comments:

  1. oh la la. love the color but I don't know if I'd normally be brave enough to try it. (turning the leaf right now).

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  2. Happy Blog Anniversary!!! What a beautiful color to celebrate with!!!

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  3. Happy Anniversary! What a thoughtful gesture to mark the occassion!

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  4. happy 2nd! thanks for all of your inspiration.

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  5. Feliz anniversary! What a wonderful fall color.

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  6. Happy 2nd Blog Bday! Simple Lovely and my son are the same age :-) Love the dark colors!

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  7. happy anniversary!
    Vamp is the perfect color for toes.

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  8. That color is so pretty. Quite deep, I think it will be wonderful for (early) fall.

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  9. Bon Anniversaire Simple Lovely!

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  10. I just had a pedicure and chose gray for the color and after it was done I was disappointed it wasn't darker. I'm with you on the darker toes! Happy blogiversary.

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  11. happy 2 years! you inspire me.

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  12. congratulations and happy anniversary! i'm right there with ya...there are lots of great darks out there (lincoln park after dark, wicked, etc.) but none are as wonderfully classic as vamp.

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  13. congrats on the anniversary-here is to the vamp in all of us! cheers!

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  14. Happy anniversary! That color is lovely.

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  15. happy anniversary Joslyn!

    xo
    Kelly

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  16. I loooove Vamp and can never find it around here (here being Chicago and find being when I actually make it to a department store). Your blog, you, the girls, all are such a lovely nice part of my day.

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  17. Happy belated anniversary! I love this color. I have it on my nails right now!

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  18. congrats on your blogiversary!

    i love to get my nails painted dark and moody - makes me feel mysterious!

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  19. love this blog & this color! it's my birthday and i'm rockin' the dark toenails in celebration, too!

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  20. Beautiful! This color is perfect for fall.

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  21. LOVE LOVE LOVE the color! It just shouts Fall!!

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  22. ooohhh...I favor fuschia (magenta?) (cerise?) toenail colors but this looks so pretty! Would love it!

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  23. Ohhh I love the color!!!!! It would look lovely when worn with my gold sandels!

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  24. I haven't tried Vamp before. I hope I win!

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  25. Happy Anniversary! I love your blog!

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  26. Ohhhh I love love the color and love love Chanel :)

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  27. Congrats on 2 wonderful years of blogging! Here's to many more!

    xoxo
    meghan

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  28. what a fun giveaway. happy 2 years. blog on!

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  29. Happy Anniversary! Here's to you, your pretty toes, and taking chances!

    SWAK!
    Betsy

    PS: Trying to revive SWAK - what do you think?! I love lip prints.

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  30. Happy Anniversary! Vamp 'tis. I love the dark polish. Love to you, Joslyn.

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  31. Mmm, this would really be a nice way to ring in the coming season. Please pick me!

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  32. Happy Blog Birthday!~

    That has to be one of the best colors of all time!

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  33. FUN!! What a generous way to celebrate your blog's birthday :)

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  34. Happy Anniversary Joslyn, who knew?
    Love the color of the nail varnish.

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  35. happy anniversary.

    um..and chanel vamp? yes, please.

    really chanel anything, ya know?

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  36. I adore Essie Bordeaux but have never tried Chanel...looks lovely.

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  37. Happy Blog Anniversary! Love the color!

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  38. Happy Anniversary! So glad you're a part of my daily reads!

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  39. What a lovely idea! Enjoy your celebrations...I have such fun on your blog.

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  40. Happy Anniversary! I love that nail polish color but I've had a to cut back on little pleasures like those due to my husband's unemployment situation. I hope to be able to enjoy these things again soon.

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  41. Oh congratulations on you anniversary. I love your blog. You inspired me to start my very own and I must say it's a happy addition to my life. And I love Vamp on the toes. It's oh so very sophisticated.

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  42. Congratulations! Here's hoping I get picked!

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  43. Happy Blogiversary! LOVE this color!!

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  44. Oooh-I love dark nails and this color is absolutely divine!

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  45. Dark nails was tough for me too. Two weeks ago my roommate let me use her nail polish and the only color that didn't make my feet look bad was black. Imagine my shock when it actually looks nice!

    Happy belated blog anniversary! I've only been following for a few months, but I can see that many people are attracted to you because of your genuine nature. :)

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  46. What a splendid color for fall. Love it and your blog!

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  47. Love that color! Many congratulations on a wonderful blog!

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  48. i've loved that stuff for years!!! haven't bought it in years either.
    but now i don' thave to!!! nope! you are giving it to me!!!:)
    thanks mama!
    j

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  49. Happy Anniversary! My little toes are begging for a pedicure. That shade is just right!

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  50. Congratulations! I'm trying to work up the bravery to wear dark colors on my toes.

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  51. Wow, that's a great color... I don't have anything quite that dark, might need to pick up a bottle! Happy Anniversary!

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  52. Happy anniversary! And what a gorgeous color!!

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  53. happy anniversary! love that polish color!!!

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  54. ooooh la la - that color signals cooler weather for sure!
    Happy Blogaversary.
    luv,
    -kara

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  55. Oh, I've been on the fence about going this dark, but you have inspired me. I'm going to try it next time!

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  56. Love the nail color, love your blog. Melissa (mleslietilley@yahoo.com)

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  57. that color would look really good on me.

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  58. happy anniversary!

    love chanel and love fall, so I love the nail color!

    cec282@hotmail.com

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  59. CONGRATS! And, that color is divine! I might even try it out on my hands too {gasp!}!

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  60. happy blogiversary! :) vamp it up!!!!

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  61. Happy anniversary to you! I would love to try this color.

    amy (dot) ferguson (at) mac (dot) com

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  62. Congrats on your blogiversary. Oh, and I've been wanting to try this color for ages. What a nice idea!

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  63. I just love the name of that polish, "vamp". It fits it so perfectly. & by the way, have a happy belated blogiversary!

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  64. love the color and love your blog!

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  65. happy anniversary! your blog is one of my daily reads; congratulations! thanks for celebrating with such pretty polish.

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  66. Bon anniversaire!

    You inspire US daily.

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  67. Gorgeous! I don't care if summer isn't over; I'm wearing dark polish now!

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  68. happy anniversary! loooove dark for toes and fingers actually!

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  69. I think I'd wear Vamp on my fingernails for all the world to see. So pretty. Happy blog anniversary!

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  70. Happy Anniversary! I love that color and I've been dying to have some Chanel polish! Would look great on my toesies!

    xoxo

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  71. Happy blogiversary! I've been rocking a deep purple on my toes lately, but this vampy hue is gorgeous. Count me in:)

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  72. Happy (slightly belated?) blog anniversary! Looking forward to another year of being blog buddies.

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  73. happy anniversary! <3 dark nail polish

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  74. I LOVE this color! It would make my feet very happy.

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  75. happy blog birthday! love the blog.
    strandedhero@gmail.com

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  76. I love dark nails and toes! What a lovely shade

    - Cait
    weingartnerc@hotmail.com

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  77. Happy Anniversary-great nostalgic giveaway!

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  78. wow, I don't normally wear any nail polish so this would be a big change for me.

    happy anniversary!

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  79. happy aniversary! love the color.

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  80. Happy Anniversary! You inspire me!

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  81. the darker the better! oh hello fall.

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  82. I've always believed dark toes make feet and legs look less pasty white -- as does a good coat of baby oil worked in well. :)

    Congrats on a great blog. I read it every day.

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  83. Happy blog anniversary! What a perfect, celebratory color ;)

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  84. happy anniversary this colour personifies your blog trendy cool interesting desirable and a little quirky

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  85. oh what a gorgeous colour! im all up on the dark toes, apart from mine are adorned with the cheapo chemist version. Great blog! i subscribe so read every post!

    and happy birthday simple lovely!

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  86. Happy Blogaversary!

    Love the color :)

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  87. Happy Blogiversary!

    I'm in desperate need of polish revamping for fall.

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  88. Happy Anniversary! I LOVE Chanel nail polish! It is seriously the best.

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  89. Ooh, I have never done the vamp color on my toes before, what a great chance to try it!

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  90. ooooo, I love the color and it's chanel too! Count me in!

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  91. Happy anniversary! And I'm all over the dark polish... this would be a wonderful addition to my collection!

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  92. Love you blog! Love your style! Your kids are adorable...and I WANT that polish! Happy Anniversary!

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  93. Happy Anniversary! Nail color as cool and sophisticated as you.

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  94. Love your blog, happy anniversary!

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  95. ooh what a yummy color...happy blogoversary!

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  96. That color is gorgeous and perfect for fall!
    And Chanel, well. Doesn't get much better than that!

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  97. Happy Anniversary! Congratulations on a beautiful blog!

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  98. sounds fabulous. maybe i will be inspired to paint my toes at all...

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  99. Beautiful color! Happy blog-iversary!

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  100. holy crap, I think Chanel nail polish might be what I need to finally legitimately make me a lady.

    VERY generous of you!

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  101. Wow, thank you so much - although your blog is enough of a gift! This is my 'go to' color for nails. Love it.

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  102. I can do the dark color on my toes, but I've never been brave enough to do it on my nails. But, it's Chanel...so I can definitely make an exception! :)

    http://blog.mybeautifuladventures.com

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  103. Oh I understand: everyone wants to win! Me too! HAHA! Congrats on your second milestone! Cheers, Julie

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  104. Happy Anniversary! I've been loving your posts lately!

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  105. ......and to think it has been that long! congrats from FW!
    alisa

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  106. Winning would make my day. Happy anniversary!

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  107. Happy Anniversary and that nail polish is AWESOME!

    cheshiresmile at gmail dot com

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  108. I believe congratulations are in order! You're so lovely, a pleasure to read each & every day. Happy anniversary.

    Cheers.

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  109. love it. obsessed with painted nails!

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  110. happy blog anniversary!!
    i've only ever tried a dark brown once... but since then i haven't had the nerve...

    but this one looks lovely!

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  111. Happy blogiversary! My first one was a couple of weeks ago, and I forgot!

    I've been too much of a ninny to try the dark colors... but I've secretly wanted to.

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  112. Happy Anniversary to you and your 2 years!!

    Cheers!!

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  113. Congratulations on 2 years! And what a fantastic giveaway :)

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  114. Happy anniversary!

    I love to wear dark on hands and feet. I can't wear bright for to long anymore.

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  115. happy blog anniversary! I also LOVE Chanel Vendetta! Have it on the toes, have it on the nails. It's a love affair!

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  116. nail polish is girls best friend. they just admires it.

    MARIA

    Cash Online Get Easy cash at your door step

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  117. You're one popular gal! ;) Love the polish! I was just thinking that I needed some new fall colors!

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  118. Happy Blog Birthday! Love the color, a bit sexy I dare say.

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  119. I would love to win this...love the color.

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  120. I just discovered your blog and it's absolutely fantastic. Congratulations on your 2nd blog anniversary!

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  121. Read you blog first time today! I will follow you for sure ;) And I´ll try that black nail polish idea 2, been thinking about it for long time

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  122. Happy Blogiversary! I rather like your pink toes. They go so nicely with your tan (or at least, last year's tan!). But sometimes you need a color with a bit more oomph, and that's where Vamp comes in. It's the original cool dark nail color, is it not?

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  123. I love this color and need some new polish for fall. Perfecto. Thanks!!

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  124. happy blog birthday!! and i have been considering buying a bottle of this polish ... vamp is maybe their best color ever.

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  125. Happy Anniversary! Keep up the good posting... I just love your blog!

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  126. I love it! Very sassy...

    Happy Anniversary! Keep it up, I adore your blogs.

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  127. Oh, wow ~ congratulations on your anniversary!!! Blogging for two whole years is a great accomplishment! I've recently found your blog, but can't remember how, and now I love to come visit! :-) You are so generous to offer a bottle of that totally fabulous nailpolish to one of us! I hopa, hopa, hopa it's me because I totally LOVE it and your blog too!!! Margot

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  128. Oh, wow ~ congratulations on your anniversary!!! Blogging for two whole years is a great accomplishment! I've recently found your blog, but can't remember how, and now I love to come visit! :-) You are so generous to offer a bottle of that totally fabulous nailpolish to one of us! I hopa, hopa, hopa it's me because I totally LOVE it and your blog too!!! Margot

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  129. our toes match. happy anniversary sweet friend...xo t

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  130. This is a beautiful color!!!!!
    Love it

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  131. Happy Bloggoversiary!
    Yours is one of the first I chase updates for in my google reader!
    What a great gesture - dark toenails sure do complete an outfit comprising thongs (flip flops) or strappy sandals!

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  132. Love, love, love the dark for toes! Never had Vamp but would love some!

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  133. cheers..love your blog. And I love dark toe nails..next pedi I have to get the new forest green color that all the magzs have been touting!

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  134. Gorgeous color, I would love to try it!

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  135. Love this color and I need a pedicure!

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  136. yours is one of the first blogs i ever ready... you inspired me to start blogging myself! happy blog anniversary.

    love love love this color. i usually go for the essie polishes but chanel is always divine.

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  137. I've been hooked on your blog since I found it just a month or so ago.

    simply lovely!

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  138. Wonderful Blog! Simply Lovely!!!

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  139. Love your blog and the nail polish color. I've also been thinking my toenails are wimpy pink as well.

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  140. your blog is one of my daily reads ... and i am new to dark toenails too but this would be a lovely polish to try it out :)

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  141. how lovely! (just as it should be.) thanks for the opportunity to add a new color to my lacking nail polish collection.

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  142. how lovely! (just as it should be.) thanks for the opportunity to add a new color to my lacking nail polish collection.

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  143. love it!! I also am a fan of dark toes, I usually get a cheapy version by nicole by opi that is called black cat-cha later. It's nice but maybe a little too dark

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  144. happy anniversary!!!
    I love that nail polish!!!

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  145. i love vamp and your blog! congrats!

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  146. Lovely Nail polish... I also did not like the super dark polish at first, but it had grown on me. :)

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  147. Happy Anniversary - Here's to you and your wonderful blog!

    Now let's VAMP it up!

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  148. oooooh i love the color!
    happy anniversary!

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  149. Perfect color!! Love the blog :)

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  150. oui, oui! Pick me! I love your blog- Happy anniversary!

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  151. your blog is such a treat. happy anniversary!

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  152. I'm ready to leave the pale pink shade behind! Pick me....please?

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  153. glad you were able to come down off the fence. check that one off your to-do list.

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  154. love that color! Happy anniversary!

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  155. happy blogbirthday!
    i need to go and check out that color. my favourite by Chanel is Rouge noir. dark toenails are so chic!

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  156. Yay, glad dark polish is back! Can't wait to start wearing it (going to wait until after Labor Day though...)

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  157. Love you blog...and you're in Dallas as am I...Yeah!

    Jackie Weedon

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  158. I'm in a blue mood, but ready to move on to earthier shades for the fall. I just wish it would hurry up!

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  159. Happy Anniversary! Loving that chic color. :)

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  160. Happy Anniversary! Loving that chic color. :)

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