Elf Nails

     So yeah, I know I haven't posted in a while but I have a really good reason for that. The sinus infection I battled the week before Thanksgiving...yeah it came back on me and I have been one really unhappy camper for the last two weeks. Let's just say I am going to be on antibiotics for like a month because this sinus infection is just awful. So sorry about the non-posting. But If it helps I have (and still am) fairly sick. I did manage to get in one Christmas manicure though so here it is. Today I have a Christmas Elves manicure to share with you. I saw someone on Instagram did an elf manicure that was similar and gave me the inspiration. ...But I can't remember who did the manicure so sorry about the lack of credit given, it wasn't to be malicious. I am just all germ infected and my memory sucks. I spent several hours trying to find out who, but to no avail. Also I had catastrophic nail failure and have nubs again for a little while. But anyway they did a similar manicure and gave me the inspiration for this one. So here it is.

Pictures:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

What I Used:

China Glaze - Holly-Day

China Glaze - Gaga For Green

China Glaze - Salsa

Americana - Mustard Seed

Americana - White Wash

Ceramcoat - Black

    This is all free hand and actually pretty easy to do. Which is why I picked it on account of being the host of viral plague (at least in my sinuses). But seriously why to we have to have so many sinuses and why hasn't someone invented sinus reduction surgery. I could really use a few less sinuses about now. Anyway I hope you guys enjoy this manicure and have a safe, happy, and warm Christmas. I am going to go rest and try to feel better. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

China Glaze Party Hearty

     Today, I have a swatch for you guys of Party Hearty from China Glaze Let it Snow 2010 collection. As you know I received this polish on Christmas Eve last year and never got to swatch it for you guys. Mostly because I just can't bring myself to wear Christmas polish after Christmas. So now that Christmas has come around again here it is with no further ado.

Pictures:

Indoor no flash tilted.

Indoor no flash.

*No outdoor pictures because it's 4 degrees outside and frostbite is not on my To Do list.

*No flash pictures because this polish is a glitter bomb that gives my camera seizures. 

Closeup:

Indoor no flash. 

     For this picture I used two coats of OPI Don't Pretzel My Buttons as underwear, two coats of Party Hearty on top, and a heavy layer of topcoat to finish it off. Over all, I really like this polish. It applies like regular polish (no dabbing needed), dies quickly, and has a huge sparkle pay off. I'm so glad this polish is no longer a lemming for me, it's now a treasured part or my collection. If you can still get a hold of this polish I highly recommend it because is gorgeous. It kind of makes me wish China Glaze would go back to traditional Christmas colors for their Christmas polish collection glitters, instead of the pink, purple mixtures of the last two years. Anyway I hope you guys enjoy this swatch as much as I enjoy wearing it. That's all I have for you today, so until next time, stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO

Christmas Presents.

     I have a short post of nail polish and nail related paraphernalia that I received for Christmas. Want to see it? I thought that you might. Here it is.

All OPI - One Her Majesty's Secret Service, The Spy Who Loved Me, and Every Month is Oktoberfest. 

OPI - Number One Nemesis, Color Club - Love 'Em/Leave 'Em, and OPI - My Private Jet.

My second set of Cheeky plates. This is the Summer Collection (set 2). 

     Well that's what I got for Christmas that was nail related. I got a bunch of other stuff but since it isn't nail related I'm going with just these beauties. That's all I have for you guys for now. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished. 

XOXO

Late Christmas Manicure

      Today, I have a late Christmas manicure for you guys. I was trapped in my kitchen for the last two days and so I neglected my blog. Sorry about that. But if it makes you feel better I have lots of yummy food to show for it. Anyway here is the manicure that I rocked on Christmas Eve/day.

Indoor with flash.

Indoor no flash. 

What I used:

OPI - Danke-Shiney Red

China Glaze - Party Hearty

     So there you have it, my Christmas manicure all be it a little late. I hope you all had a very nice Christmas and that you had lots of time with family, lots of good food, and lots of wrapped boxes under your Christmas trees. That's all I have for you today. Until Next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

Winter Wonderland Manicure

      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

Skittle Elf Manicure

     Today, I have a skittles elf manicure to show you guys. I saw a cute manicure by IHaveACupcake on YouTube (if you haven't watched her videos you should she's just thins side of brilliant), she had a christmas manicure that had one nail that was an elf and I liked the elf nail so much that I thought I would try an all elf manicure. And to keep from being boring I decided that I needed 5 different elf uniforms (one for each nail). I figured, "Hey, maybe each uniform color is a job specific color." So I ran with it. Perhaps the dark and light green are the toy maker elves (Senior and Junior elves respectively), and the red elves are the elves that help Santa make the deliveries. The yellow elves are the security elves and the blue elves take care of the reindeer and the sleigh. See I have a whole back story to support my manicure. Which really just means I have way to much spare time on my hands. So without any further ado here's the mani.

Indoor with flash. 

Indoor no flash. 

Outdoor in shade. 

Outdoor in shade.

Here's What I Used:

China Glaze:

Solar Power

Medallion

Re-Fresh Mint

Gaga For Green

Bahamian Escape

Salsa

Velvet Bow

Water You Waiting For

Nail Star:

Dark Green Glitter

Medium green

Red Glitter

Americana:

True Red

Mustard Seed

White Wash

Hauser Dark Green

Ceramcoat:

Hauser Dark Green

Tahiti Blue

Platinum

     So what do you guys think? Was my attempt at a skittle elf manicure a success or a failure? I like how it turned out. I would do a few things differently next time (like not use stiper pens they dry to bumpy) but over all I am happy with it. That's all I have for you guys today. I hope you have a safe and happy holiday and that you enjoyed this manicure. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

NailPolishCanada.com's Week 3 - Holiday Decorations

      Today, I have a manicure that I entered in week 3 of NailpolishCanada.com's Holiday Nail art challenge. I missed week one because my my carpel tunnel was acting up and I could barely open a bottle of nail polish much less do any nail art. Anyway this weeks theme is Holiday Decorations. And when I think of holiday decorations I think of Christmas Trees and all the regalia that goes with them. So, here is my Christmas Tree manicure. Oh, and you can go vote for me here. You can vote for me until December 12. So please do so. Without any further ado here's my Gift mani.

Indoor with Flash.

Indoor no flash.

Outdoor shade.

Outdoor sunlight(ish). 

Close up on the thumb.

What I used: 

China Glaze - Holly-Day

China Glaze - Glittering Garland

Sally Hansen - White On

Americana - True Red

Americana - Mustard Seed

Americana - White Wash

Ceramcoat - Platinum

Ceramcoat - Black

1mm silver gemstones

And a Christmas song...Cuz well it is a Christmas manicure. It's a ridiculous song  (but I'm kind of ridiculous so whatever) but I kinda like it. It feels like Christmas from the Muppet Christmas Carol. Enjoy.

     Well there you have it my Christmas Tree mani. What do you guys think? I am very pleased with it. Please don't forget to hop on over to Nailpolishcanada.com's website and vote for my manicure. Well that's all I have for you today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.

XOXO

Holiday Theme Nail Art

Polish Used:

OPI: Fresh Frog Of Bel Air

China Glaze: Love Marilyn

Konad: White

Plate Used: BM14

I call this one Visions Of Vampires Dancing in My Head. 

Polish Used: 

OPI: Skull & Glossbones

Nail Star: Black and White

China Glaze: Salsa

All hand painted

I call this one One Demon To Many.

Polish Used:

China Glaze: Liquid Leather and Salsa

Nail Star: Black

Americana Acrylic Paint: White Wash and Mustard Seed

I call this one Creature Comforts. 

Polish Used:

OPI: Who The Shrek Are You?

China Glaze: Liquid Leather

Americana Acrylic Paint: White Wash

Chibi Monster Manicure.

Polish Used:

OPI: Who The Shrek Are You? and Skull & Glossbones

China Glaze: Liquid Leather and White on White 

Finger Paints: Be A Pal-Ette

Americana Acrylic Paint: White Wash, Mustard Seed, Charcoal, Spanish Olive (mixed with White Wash) and Hauser Dark Green. 

All hand painted.

I call this one The Dead Walk. 

Polish Used: 

OPI: Who The Shrek Are You?

Konad: Black and Red

China Glaze: Salsa

Americana Acrylic Paint: White Wash and Mustard Seed

Plate Used: M13

I call this one All Wrapped Up In Sparkles.

Polish Used: 

China Glaze: Love Marilyn, It's Alive, Medallion, Some Like It Haute, and Meteor Shower

Nail Star: White

Konad: White

Plate Used: M59