So, first off before I get to the manicure I wanted to let you guys know why I've been MIA the last week or so. It's really a super fun collection of "super fun" (Sarcasm alert) events. My car broke down, then the keyboard in my laptop quit working (then randomly started working again the next day), and I broke my baby toe or my left foot (don't ask how it's kind of an embarrassing story, who am I kidding when is it ever a non-embracing story when I hurt my clumsy ass). Plus, a couple of good things also distracted me: I read four books I couldn't put down, and got a new Sims 3 expansion pack...so yeah all these things have converged to distract me. But anyway, I am back and I have some nail art to show you guys. Do you remember the Mermaid Manicure Tutorial I posted back in January? Well after getting my new Sims 3 Expansion (Island Paradise) and playing with the new mermaids I wanted to do a new mermaid manicure. But this one is a different version of the Mermaid manicure. Or at least a different color scheme at any rate. I am calling this one Sunset Mermaid. Enjoy.
Pictures:
Indoor no flash.
Indoor with flash.
Outdoor in sunlight.
Outdoor in shade.
What I Used:
ORLY - Ingenue
OPI - Sprung
China Glaze - Passion
Shany Stamping Plate - SH222
I used sponging to get the base gradient and then stamped over top of it. Over all I really like this look. It reminds me of tropical sunsets and mermaids of course. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this manicure as much as I do. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO
Today, I have a quick Valentine's Day post for you guys. It's just a quick stamping nail art manicure but I hope you enjoy it.
Indoor with flash.
Indoor no flash.
Outdoor...yeash the sun is hiding sorry.
What I used:
China Glaze - Salsa
OPI - A Butterfly Moment
OPI - The Spy Who Loved Me
Color Club - Berry And Bright
Cheeky - CH15
Shany - SH205
Okay, so normally I'm not a big Valentine's Day fan...in fact I tend to spend the day watching horror movies but since you guys probably feel differently about V-day I did a mani for you. If you are into V-day I hope your day is filled with flowers, chocolate covered strawberries, fancy dinners and jewelry. If you're not into it may it be an awesome Thursday and/or horror movie day. Until Next time stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO
Today, I have a Winter Wonderland manicure to show you guys. It's kind of Christmas(ish) and definitely wintery. Those of you who know me, know that I struggle with December, more specifically Christmas (and if you know me then you know why), so this is me trying to get into the spirit via a Christmas theme mani. I'm sending out some positive energy (a wish if you will) for some Christmas snow. Do you hear me Idaho? I want a white Christmas so straighten up and fly right. Anyway here's the manicure I hope you like it.
Indoor with flash.
Indoor no flash.
Outdoor in shade.
Outdoor in sun(ish). If it's going to be this cloudy it could at least snow. :(
What I Used:
China Glaze - Running In Circles
China Glaze - Foie Gras
China Glaze Street Chic
China Glaze - Kinetic Candy
OPI - Danke-Shiney Red
Essie - Marshmallow
Sally Girl - White (Pure maybe???)
Konad - Black
Konad - White
Shany Plates - SH207, SH202, SH209
And to keep it from getting a little too real. And because my sense of humor is pretty dark, messed up and borderline inappropriate at times. Here's one of my favorite "Christmas"songs We wish You'd Bury the Missus by the Crypt Keeper. Because I am just that tweaked/morbid. Enjoy.
So there you have it. My Winter Wonderland manicure. What do you guys think? I am pretty happy with it. Now if only Idaho weather would cooperate and give me a white Christmas, then it might start feeling like Christmas. Any way that's all I have for you guys today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO
Today, I have another haul post for you guys. This is stuff I got on Amazon.com. It will be just a short post but I have a very full day, plus I am not feeling all that great and just wanted to get something up for you so you know I haven't abandoned you. Plus, I'm still really bummed about the 4 nail breakage that has afflicted my nails this past week. Rest assured that I will post some more swatches and some more nail art soon. My list of "to Swatch" is 7 deep and now I have new plates and a few Christmas nail art designs that are floating around in my head. Anyway here's the hall and rest assured there will be more nail art and swatches to come.
My first set of Cheeky Plates.
My second set of Shany Plates.
China Glaze - Running In Circles and White Cap.
So as you can see I have a bunch of new plates to try out so I should have some fun nail art to show you guys soon. Again sorry for yet another haul post but with a day this full these posts are just easier to put up when in a rush. And I promise more nail art/swatches asap. Until next time, Stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO
