Cosmetic Arts Mystery Blue

Hey ladies, how are we all this evening? With all the recent fustercluck of activities that have been happening on teh internetz and real life, I felt the urge to do a simple and clean mani. I got this polish a couple days ago at Ross of all places. It's a magnificent blue. I have nothing like it in my stash. Behold the brilliance of this blue beauty.

It's even prettier in person. This polish had a jelly finish that was completely opaque at 3 coats. I freaking love it. I have no clue what the name of this Cosmetic Arts polish is but for a $1.99, I wouldn't care if it was called Stomp on Puppies... I'd still buy it in a heart beat. Thanks for reading everyone. Have a fantastic Thursday!

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My First Konad Design

My Konad packages finally arrived! I decided to try out my first design and of course it had to be the leopard print! I opted not to get the Konad special polishes so I could first experiment with some regular polishes I already own but now I think I will invest in some... the black isn't as dark as I'd hoped. Anyways, onto the pictures.

 In the shade. I used China Glaze's Lemon Fizz & 

For Audrey along with a Cosmetic Arts pink color.

 In the sun. I had a hard time working fast enough! 

Anyways, this will probably come off by the end of

tonight haha. I will probably be ordering the Konad 

special polishes soon so I could try out all the other 

designs without having the lack in color pay off.

 Just as I was about done with my nails, something TERRIBLE happened... Oh, the horror!!!

My pink Cosmetic Arts polish came crashing down and

the top completely broke off spilling polish everywhere! 

My life literally flashed before my eyes. A single tear 

came rolling down my cheek.

This was so traumatic, I cringe as I'm typing this right now! I need to find some empty polish bottles but I honestly don't know where to look other than online. I guess I should go out to get some super cheapie ones so I can just dump out the polish in there and replace it with this one. But dumping out polish just sounds like it'll only add to the horrible-ness of the situation! Ahh well, c'est la vie.  At least it wasn't any of my China Glaze, OPI, or God forbid my Nfu Oh bottles. I am guarding those with my life! Okay, onward to fix this situation STAT!

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Cherry Poppin'

My first post. Didn't think I was going to get sucked into the nail polish craze but after several weeks of denial I've come to terms with my new addiction -- just another to add to my long list of obsessions. *le sigh* C'est la vie.

What's a post without pictures, amirite?? Over the last several weeks I started randomly trying out polishes and took some pictures along the way. Taken with my camera phone. Don't hate. Here they are -- please excuse this polish newbie's amateur attempts at painting nails -- growth is good, yeah?!? Pitty points, anyone?

*Claire's - Mood Color Changing Polish in Peaceful/Confident*

Peaceful (darker blue) shown here. 

This is the one that started it all. Given to me by one of my GFs.

I'd wring her neck if I wasn't so happy she gave this to me.

*Wet n Wild -  Heavenly*

This one makes me shudder. Ewww -- I did a terrible job 

at applying this. Took this off probably within 15 minutes.

*Claire's - Mood Color Changing Polish in Happy/Earthy*

I dipped my nails in warm water just to get the effect. 

Pretty cool, I think. And then things just sort of took off from here...

*China Glaze - Pelican Gray, Cosmetic Arts - green/blueish, Cosmetic Arts - purpleish*

My first attempt at creating some type of nail art. It was alright I guess.

Took forever though. This was before I discovered all the secrets 

and tricks to having your nail polish dry faster. Sheesh!

 *China Glaze - Strawberry Fields*

Here's where I started getting a little better at painting my nails.

I also began to invest in a few more polishes. My stash 
has grown ever-so-somewhat-slowly since...

My attempt at a Hello Kitty design using Art Deco Polishes. 

love love LOVE Hello Kitty with a FIERCE passion.

*FingerPaints - Natural Talent*

What I'm currently wearing.  A little more appropriate 

for work, I think. This was 5 coats! I was a little hesitant

when I first saw the color but it turned out nicely. I dunno 

if I have the patience to wear it again anytime soon.

I am very tempted to go to my nearest beauty supply store tomorrow and pick up a buttload of new polishes. I recently made a 20+ polish purchase so I don't think my wallet is too happy with me right now. We shall see...

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