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Friday, June 7, 2013

Untried Polish Challenge

A while back I stumbled upon a neat polish challenge while day dreaming on Pinterest. I quickly pinned it knowing it would be the perfect thing to kick start me into using the many untried polishes in my stash. I present to you the Untried Polish Challenge from Jonochi at Just Add Polish.

I started with "Three Colors". Not sure why I picked to do that one first but these are the three untried colors I used.

Big Yellow Taxi by Ciaté is from their Advent Calendar that I ordered in November of 2012. Spring from Too Cute-icle was a polish I won from a banner contest that the creator, Jess, held on her Facebook page. And In Bloom from Color Club is a lucky find from Ross. The white isn't an untried, but is Sinful Colors Snow Me White.

Three untried polishes used and an adorable design to show them off. I'm so glad I found this challenge! And on to the next one!

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Cotton Candy Yum Yum

Just a quick post to show everyone I'm still alive and painting my nails. Things have been busy around here but I hope to play some catch up and not neglect the blog. Stay tuned!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Chevrons with Essie and China Glaze

Hello all. I have a fun and happy looking nail design for you today. It's a simple chevron design that I did a little different than I usually do. Normally I have the triangle only go to the middle of the nail. Today I extended it all the way to the cuticle and I love it! I feel with the triangle being longer it gave the design a much more dramatic look. Such happy little triangles.

I'm also super late to the party and picked up Essie's Butler Please only yesterday. I was a little worried I may have a blue somewhere in my stash that was gonna be close to Butler Please. Good news, I did not! This color is beautiful and I really should have picked it up sooner. I paired Butler Please with +CHINA GLAZE It's a Trap-eze! I really love this glitter and its likeness to what indie polishes look like.

Enjoy and hope to hear feedback from you on this look!

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Easter Challenge - Pastel

Pastels. I love them. So pretty and calming. And fantastic way to wrap up the Easter challenge. I was glad I could take a break from nail art and try something new. I decided to do a delicate quilt pattern with loose glitter accents.

After finishing the design I wished the colors were reversed. I really loved the bottom colors and they really didn't stand out as much as I had hoped. Lesson learned. This was a fun challenge and will be on the hunt for something new to motivate me.

Anyone doing any challenges? How do you decided what to blog about?

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Sunset Gradient Chevrons

Hi all. I have a quick post for you showing you my sunset gradient, I love gradients and love using tape. Soooo ta-da!

I really love these three colors together. Looking at it, it makes me think of fun and happy things. The gradient on my pink is my favorite. It looks perfect to me. Please ignore my tip wear, this manicure was two days old by the time I got to take photos, and I really slacked on hydrating my hands.

Do certain colors make you feel a certain way or think of certain things? What is your favorite colors to use for gradients?

Colors Used
Sinful Colors - Snow Me White
Sinful Colors - Cotton Candy
Zoya - Pippa
Wet N Wild - Sunny Side Up

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Day Nine - Ombre or Gradient

I'm slowly approaching the final days of the Valentine nail challenge. I'm a huge fan of ombre and gradients. I have ombre hair and always drag my boyfriend to the window to point out the beautiful gradient sunsets. So day nine was a fun one for me.

I love the final look of this manicure. However I'm bummed with how discolored my nails look in the pictures. When looking at my nails in normal light I saw no dis-colorization. Then, in the lighting when I took the photos the yellowing showed up. *sad face* So please over look this ladies.

Tomorrow is the final day of the challenge. I'm sad it's coming to an end, but look forward to a new challenge.

Colors Used
Orly - Bare Rose
Pure Ice - Gossip!
Wet n' Wild - Tickled Pink
OPI - Feelin' Hot-Hot-Hot!
Goldie - Unknown Pink
Glitter Hearts - Martha Stewart (painted to match the nail color)

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Day Seven - Tape Manicure

Hi all! Day seven and today's theme is a tape design. I love using tape or striping tape for manicures. It allows you to do fun designs with awesome precision.One of my all time favorite tape designs was done by Sophie over at My Awesome Beauty. I really wish I had the brain power to come up with this design on my own, but it's all Sophie. Even her color choices are perfect for this Valentine themed challenge.

Such a great design. I hope Sophie would approve. Be sure to check out the other girls' wonder tape designs!

Colors Used
Julep - Lauren
Sinful Colors - Snow Me White
Wet n' Wild - Tickled Pink
Orly - Glitz and Glamour

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Candy Cane Nails with Ciaté Enchanted Rose

Christmas is just days away, and that gives me a chance to step out of my comfort zone. I rarely wear red, but was immediately drawn to an exclusive red glitter from Ciaté's Mini Mani Month advent calendar. Hidden behind advent door number 8 lies Enchanted Rose.

Enchanted Rose is a gorgeous and alluring red glitter in a clear base. It has a marvelous sparkle and shimmer. It's a glitter that I found myself staring at when ever I could. In dim lighting enchanted rose was great but in full sun, it truly turns into a showstopper. This is two coats of Enchanted Rose over Ciaté's Dangerous Affair plus top coat.

As mentioned Enchanted Rose is an exclusive color to the advent calender, and in my opinion, a fun treat for any nail polish enthusiast. You can buy the calender from Ciaté for $58.