The OPI Sheer Tints are sheer translucent colored jellies, but OPI has made them super glossy so they can act as top coats. Actually, I used to make translucent top coats when I was little so I wanted to see how a mainstream brand did these. According to OPI, you can use these alone or […]
Trying to finish up the nail art challenge and yup, I’m behind haha. So here’s my catch up mani combining four prompts: Match OOTD, Studs, Floral and Animal Theme. I used the seven new glow in the dark colors that will be available for pre-orders in March and will be generally available in April.
Yup… I’m behind… again. So it’s time to combine some challenges to catch up. It’s what I do 🙂 Plus I somehow broke my nail and had to go down to nubs. So for XOXO, Hearts and Pastel, I used the colors from the China Glaze City Flourish Peonies & Park Ave collection, which are […]
I think of all of the textured polishes out there, Zoya’s PixieDusts are my favorite. It’s got a great range and coverage. Here is Zoya’s 2013 PixieDust Fall 2013 collection. I used 2 coats for all colors. Tomoko is a light champagne yellow with silver and gold sparkle. Chita is a forest green with some […]
I hope you all had a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Be sure to grab those great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, because you know, we all love to shop! Just in time for the ultimate shopping weekend is the release of the Holiday13 Collection. Let’s take a look: Friendly Tiffs: There’s no need for […]
What You’ll Need Base coat Dark polish for base color Light color for the galaxy 2-3 bright colors for the galaxy Makeup sponge Something to use as  palette for any excess (paper, parchment, foil, etc.) Dotting tool or toothpick (optional) Glitter polish Top coat STEP ONE Apply background color Paint nails a dark shade, preferably […]
I’ve seriously been failing at this challenge, but can’t get mad when I’m busy making some new polishes! Here’s what I did for Cutesy, Animal, Stripes and Ombre. Cutesy: I used Zoya Avery and some floral nail stickers I got from Born Pretty Store. Animal: These were done with Essie Brooch the Subject, Essie School […]
There’s still over a month of summer, so let’s embrace all the fun colors! Essie’s Summer 2013 is bright, vibrant and shimmery. Shown below are three coats. Full Steam Ahead: Take the helm and embark on a fantastic voyage. This medium toned lilac nail polish with a pearlescent punch steers you in style. Naughty Nautical: […]
Let’s just take a moment here… yup. Look at all that gorgeous multi chrome color shifting goodness. These multi chrome color polishes are from the lovely Barbra of ILNP. For the swatches below, I used three coats. Generally, with duochromes, I would recommend painting one coat over black. 1: because this intensifies the color shift […]
Essie’s Fall 2013 collection For the Twill of It is gorgeous and rich. So cozy up to these amazing fall colors. For the Twill of It: Darling, you don’t need a reason to suit yourself in this compelling rich maple with reflective olive shimmer. Not quite exactly sure how this is “maple,” but still pretty. […]
