Happy Saint Patrick's Day Manicure

     Today, I have some nail art to show you guys. It's been a couple months since I posted nail art and those of you who are regular readers know why. I've just been over the whole drama and bullying in the nail art world. But I decided that I would go ahead and post some nail art since it was kind of a holiday (hear this as not holiday enough so that I don't have to work) and I'm like <5% Irish (which is enough to claim....right?) But anyway I decided, you know what, screw the bullies. I'm gonna do my thing, and post some GD nail art. So here it is:

Pictures:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor no flash. 

What I Used:

China Glaze - Running In Circles

OPI - Love.Angel.Music.Baby

OPI - 4 In The Morning

     To get this look I used the taping method and then used a dotting tool (or a teeny tiny paint brush) to add the gold accents. So yeah...it's green, black and gold...and after talking with my BFF we decided that it's kind of a Loki-esque manicure too...but what's a girl to do when a holiday uses green and gold (both colors look ick on me, so I need the black to balance it out. But seriously whenever I wear green I get asked if I'm sick...It's not a good look for me! Clearly whomever picked these colors for a holiday did not take deathly pale people such as myself into account). Besides it's not my fault they share colors. Also I like Loki so whatever. Let it be whichever you choose...but for me I'm saying it's Saint Patrick's Day...because I feel less like a freak of nature that way. But I digress, I have a tendency to do that (I'm like look a butterfly and away I go. But you guy know that already. And you like me anyway. Thanks for that.). (Focus RaynesOnyx, FOCUS!) I hope you guys have a happy Saint Patrick's Day. Be responsible and don't drive drunk please (You know how I feel about that). That's all I have for you today. Until next time, stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO

OPI Oy-Another Polish Joke

     Today, I have a swatch of Oy-Another Polish Joke from OPI's Euro Central Collection to show you guys. Oy- Another Polish Joke is a bright gold flake polish. Think Goldeneye but way, way brighter. So without further ado, here's Oy-Another Polish Joke:

Swatches:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

Outdoor in sunlight. 

Outdoor in shade. 

Closeups:

Indoor no flash. 

Outdoor in sunlight. 

     I used four coats of Oy-Another Polish Joke and a layer of topcoat. The formula is thin, but it dries really quickly and applies easily. Normally I am not a big fan of gold polish, but I love the way this one looked with my vampire like pale skin. I am actually kind of mad that it took me this ling to wear it. Anyway, that's all I have for you today. Until next time, stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO

Iron Man(Icure)

    So tonight, I am going with to see Iron Man 3 and I am so excited that I had to do a mani. I freaking love Iron Man (he's one of my favorite Marvel Good guys. Not thee favorite but he's up there). I mean seriously he's snarky, sarcastic, has a penchant for getting in way over his head, and has lots of cool toys. Plus how can you not like Robert Downey Jr as the title roll. The man is perfect for the roll....could they have written a roll any better for him...I think not. Anyway, enough blathering on from me here's my Iron Man(icure). See what  I did there?

Left Hand:

Right Hand:

Glowing Elements:

Left thumb. Energy Source. 

Middle finger right hand. Energy blaster. 

Iron man mask 

What I Used:

OPI - Danke-Shiny Red

Color Club - winter Affair

China Glaze - Liquid Leather

China Glaze - White On white

China Glaze - Dandy Lyin’ Around

China Glaze - Ghoulish Glow

Striping Tape

The Trailer (in case you have been living under a rock and haven't seen it yet): 

And The Song (Because You shouldn't have to choose):

     Okay, so this mat be the single most thought out, and longest mani I have ever done. I designed it yesterday and applied it today. Total hours spent working on this (from conception to fruition) 10 hours. Also...let's just say that in test faze there were a lot of rejected designs, and I tried 5 different versions of the mask before deciding to split in up and have half on each of two nails. I used free hand, striping tape, and self made decals to create this manicure. And please, oh please, do not ask for a tutorial on this. I don't know if I have the patience to do this again (even though I love how it turned out)...even if it's for a tutorial. Anyway, are you guys going to see the movie or have you already? I'm super excited. I can't wait to see the shenanigans that Tony gets into this time. That's all I have for you guys today. Until next time, stay classy, and stay polished. 

XOXO

Golden Tiger Water Marble Manicure

      Today, I have a water marble manicure to show you guys. I call this water marble "Golden Tiger" (inspired by this picture over here) I realized I haven't posted a water marble in quite some time so here's what's on my nails today. Also forgive the wounded heart images, in all the pictures. I cut the crap out of my finger this weekend and have a really gross cut so I used the image to cover it, that way you guys don't have to see it. Also I'm sure this won't be the last time I have to hide wounds on my fingers in pictures...mostly because I am a clumsy ass and hurt myself regularly. Kind of surprised it took this long into my blog for me to hurt my hand though. Translation: I usually hurt my hands frequently. Anyway here's my manicure.

Pictures:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

Outdoor in sunlight. 

Outdoor in shade. 

What I used:

China Glaze - Dandy Lyin' Around

OPI - Oy! Not Another Polish Joke

OPI - Goldeneye

And some tunes. A little Atrium for you guys. Haven't heard them? Push play and enjoy.

Atrium - All That Remains

      So there you have it. I had a really hard time with this water marble. For one Goldeneye would not spread right and then dried to quickly. Plus the cleanup was a beast. Those little gold flecks in Goldeneye were a pain in the butt to remove from my cuticles after the water marble. I had to wash my hands after the polish was dry to get rid of those little buggers. That said, I really like the way it turned out. Not how I imagined it, but pretty just the same. What do you guys think? Let me know by leaving a comment below. That's all I have for you today. Until next time, stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO

Color Club Winter Affair (Sally Beauty Supply Edition)

     Today, I have the final installment in the scented polish odyssey. I am going to show you Winter Affair from Color Club's A Winter Affair collection. This version (from Sally Beauty Supply) of Winter Affair is a gold chrome where the alternate version is a burgundy shimmer color (Available everywhere else). I was unable to pin down exactly what the smell is supposed to be (according to Color Club or Sally Beauty Supply), so I'm gonna tell you what I think the smell is...cinnamon/sugar glazed almonds. It's a warm, sweet scent, with hints of vanilla, spice, and a nutty finish...yum!

Swatches:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

Outdoor...it's trying to snow again. :-/

Closeup:

Indoor no flash. 

     All pictures are with two coats of Winter Affair and a top coat. This formula is thick, dries really fast, and was fairly easy to apply. A word of caution in application though. Make straight thin strokes with the brush or you will have lines in the dried polish. Other than that though it's pretty easy to use. I'm not a huge fan of gold polish... in fact if you don't count glitters (which I don't) I only have 3 or them (China Glaze Passion, OPI Goldeneye, and this one). But I love this polish. It's so pretty...and it smells amazing. The scent is just yummy...it's sweet and warm, with vanilla, spice, and a nutty undertone to it. Arguments could be made for gingerbread or maple syrup scent but to me it smells more like cinnamon glazed almonds. Which is just about my favorite smell...ever. Lets just say that if they made the scent of this polish into a mens cologne I would want to jump whomever wore it (Just sayin' ;) ). But I'm a spaz like that. I'm sure none of you are shocked by that at this point. I am going to be very sad when I have to take this one off...but rest assured it will be sniffed a plenty before that happens. Well that's all I have for you guys today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

OPI Gold Shatter Swatch And Review

     Today, I have OPI Gold Shatter to show you guys. Gold Shatter is a metallic gold crackle polish and the third crackle polish that I have added to my collection. And oddly enough I am not a big yellow gold fan...in fact I have always disliked yellow gold but I really love this polish (I'm contrary by nature lol) it's so pretty on the nail I am glad I added it to my collection.

The bottle:

Indoor with flash.

Indoor no flash. 

Outdoor in shade. 

Outdoor in sunlight. 

Swatches:

Indoor with flash. 

Indoor no flash. 

*Best color representation. 

Outdoor in shade. 

Outdoor in sunlight. 

     I wore Gold Shatter over OPI Rumple's Wiggin' for these pictures. All pictures have one coat of Gold Shatter and a top coat. This polish applies easily and dries quickly (like all crackles). By the time I reached my thumb my pinkie was already cracked. I love the soft shimmer that this polish gives over Rumple's Wiggin' too. Together these two polishes say fairy to me...not sure why but there it is. I bet this polish would also look awesome over darker polishes as well but for now I am in love with it over pale purple. That's all I have for you today. Until next time stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

Instagram Tag #NailsForNewton Manicure

     Today, I have a manicure I did for an Instagram tag (#NailsForNewton). Which is in memory of the tragedy that happened in Newton this past week. This manicure is not for the media coverage, it's not for the gun debate, and sure as hell not for the psychopathic killer...it's for the kids and remembering that every life matters and every life has value. It's for those little ones who will never have another Christmas, never grow up, and never achieve all the hopes and dreams their parents had for them. This is to remember the victims,  those lost children and for their parents who are left to grieve for them.

Indoor with flash.

Indoor no flash. 

Outdoor in shade. 

Outdoor in sun(ish).

What I Used:

OPI - Ogre The Top Blue

China Glaze - Passion

China Glaze - Medalion

Cheeky Stamping Plate - CH16

     So there you have it. My #NailsForNewton manicure. There's really not much else to say except that it's for the kids. Only for the kids. Paint your nails blue and gold to remember those innocents that were lost and the parents that can't hug their kids ever again. That's all I have for you guys today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO