Tag Archives: green

Abstract Rainbows and Unicorns

Happy 2 year anniversary to Serum! I have to say that I am so incredibly thankful to have even gotten this far! For today’s mani, I was inspired by The Polish Aholic‘s holo unicorn mani atop of rainbow gradient. So I grabbed some of my favorite glow polishes and using the watercolor technique I got […]

Nail Art February: Galaxy

I made it and on time too! Here’s my galaxy mani using some of the new and old glow in the dark cremes that are coming soon. Colors used: Lights Out, Blue Blazes, Glowin’ of Eden, Awesome Blossom, Lavendar-ingly Bright, Day Glow, Atomic Peach and Fame. To do galaxy nails, check out this Talonted Tips. […]

February Nail Art Challenge: Match OOTD, Studs, Floral, Animal Theme

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.

Zoya Fall 2013 PixieDust Collection

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 […]

Holiday13 Collection Now Available

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 […]

Bellskandi 1961

Bellskandi 1961 is a fun thermal polish that turns a sheer milky white (think OPI Don’t Touch My Tutu!) when warm and a mint green when cold. I had absolutely no application issues, shown below are three coats of 1961. When warm: When cold/transitioning: I’m a sucker for mint, so a mint thermal is right […]

Talonted Tips: Galaxy

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 […]

August 2013 Nail Art Challenge: Cutesy, Animal, Stripes and Ombre

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 […]

Essie Summer 2013 Naughty Nautical Collection

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: […]

ILNP Ultra Chromes Collection

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 […]