Friday, April 27, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Storing Nail Polish
Front View of my nail polish wall |
This is how I keep track of what nail polishes I own. This allows me to see the color. As you addicts all know the swatch sometimes barely resembles the bottle color. When you turn this over I wrote all the names on the back. So this fantastic idea keeps it all straight. I got this idea from Sandy Dandy Nails...here's a link to her video on this..Organizing Nail Polish. |
Newspaper Nails
So on this design you will need a decent amount of time. It took me about 2 hours to do it. In fact I told my boyfriend I'd be 30 minutes late because of this. Now I know I'm an addict. Newspaper nails have been around forever, so I didn't think that up..lol. But I'd like to think stamping over it was my idea, but also pretty sure I didn't think that up either. Enjoy!
Step 1: Paint Nails with base coat. I used Sephora by OPI
Step 2: Paint a color on (light colors work best) Zoya Dove is a close dupe to a newspaper :)
Step 3: Let it dry completely
Step 4: Lightly soak newspaper pieces and apply to nail. hold for 30 seconds firmly. The harder you press the darker the print. Think temporary tattoos. This is a trial and error process. Youtube has lots of tutorials on this.
Step 5: apply top coat. The newspaper will not stand under a stamp, it erases as soon as you apply.
Step 6: Apply stamp of choice. I used an old bottle of Sally Hansen Cherry Red, and a Cheeky Plate to do this design.
Step 1: Paint Nails with base coat. I used Sephora by OPI
Step 2: Paint a color on (light colors work best) Zoya Dove is a close dupe to a newspaper :)
Step 3: Let it dry completely
Step 4: Lightly soak newspaper pieces and apply to nail. hold for 30 seconds firmly. The harder you press the darker the print. Think temporary tattoos. This is a trial and error process. Youtube has lots of tutorials on this.
Step 5: apply top coat. The newspaper will not stand under a stamp, it erases as soon as you apply.
Step 6: Apply stamp of choice. I used an old bottle of Sally Hansen Cherry Red, and a Cheeky Plate to do this design.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Lack of Posts
Sorry about the lack of posts. I've been painting my nails everyday, and take pictures, but can't find the cord to connect the camera and computer. As soon as I find it you will have tons of new posts from me :)
Monday, April 9, 2012
Confetti : Purple Reign
Before a Top Coat |
After a top coat |
Just the bottle! How cute! |
I decided to give Cofetti a try. $1.99 a bottle can't really go wrong. And I'm so so on it. I love this color (Mainly because I don't have anything like it yet). The color is called Purple Reign. My problem lies with the application. Three coats...reallly? on a dark purple? And as you can see the application is lumpy prior to the top coat. Remember a coat of Seche Vite solves all application problems (for future reference). But it shouldn't have to. So here we go...pros: Price, color, bottle shape cons: application, and the fact I can't read any of the ingredients (kinda worried about what I'm putting on my nails).
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Zoya Pippa
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Sally Hansen - Tough Taupe - Fantastic deal $1.92
Cheeky Plate Stamp in Silver Mercedes over Tough Taupe. This is the least expensive design I've done yet :) |
This color reminds me of Metro Chic by Sephora by Opi. I love how it applies. You will need at least two coats though. The addition of the silver stamp creates such a chic design. I really love this color. I was only able to find this at Walmart.
Sally Hansen Diamond Strength - Let's Dance! Swatches and Review
New Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Jewel Overcoat in Let's Dance |
This has toe color written all over it! Yep these are my toes :). I layered this over Zoya Trixi |
Left to right: Wet & Wild Kaleidoscope (A holographic top coat), Sally Hansen Ice Queen, and Let's Dance |
Same as above |
Sunday, April 1, 2012
NEW BUNDLE MONSTER PLATES - 3rd Set
Another Teaser from Bundle Monster's new set..bunny! Mushroom! Holly! I think the top image is a reference to twitter? Not sure I want twitter on my nails...lol! |
A Second teaser added today 4/4/2012 ....I CAN'T WAIT!!!! They are set to be released end of April early May' |
Plate A |
Plate A - Again :) |
Plate A & Plate B |
Plate B |
Plate C |
Plate I |
Plate I Close Up |
Plate I again |
Close UP of Plate A |
Where to find these plates?: www.amazon.com- type in Cheeky Beauty to find the plates. They are sold individually, in packs of 3, and in packs of 6. Pay close attention to the plates you are ordering as different plates are sold with different sets.
Hi I'm Brit
Hey Everyone,
I just started this blog today, because I realized I was annoying my friends with my continuous talk about nail polish. Yes I do have problems...haha. I wanted to created a forum here for all of the other addicts to talk about nail polish. I know it's a small little bottle about .5 ounces. It usually costs $8. Yes I do understand...it doesn't make sense. But I LOVE IT! So with that being said. Let the conversations begin!
Cheers,
Brit
I just started this blog today, because I realized I was annoying my friends with my continuous talk about nail polish. Yes I do have problems...haha. I wanted to created a forum here for all of the other addicts to talk about nail polish. I know it's a small little bottle about .5 ounces. It usually costs $8. Yes I do understand...it doesn't make sense. But I LOVE IT! So with that being said. Let the conversations begin!
Cheers,
Brit
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