A Hello Kitty Valentine's Day

Why hello all you beauties out there. Did you all have a lovely Valentine's Day? I sure hope so! Today's polish is kinda special. This mani actually features the first salon-esque polish I ever bought before I became seriously addicted in love (oh, how apropo!) with nail polish =). I walked into my local Ulta searching for a nice red to go with a black cocktail dress I had in mind for a special event. The color I ended up with was China Glaze High Roller - a true red creme that leaned ever-so-slightly towards the jellyish side. This was my first ever China Glaze peeps!!! And then you could probably guess what happened soon after that *shifty eyes towards polish stash*...

Anyway! If you're wondering why my accent nail looks so familiar, it's because it's also featured in my profile picture! This was the first type of nail art I ever did and I thought it was only fitting to dedicate this mani to my first loves. So naturally this had to include Hello Kitty ^_^. Without further ado, here is my Valentine's Day mani...

 I used the LA Colors Art Deco striping polishes to freehand the Hello Kitty onto my accent nail and finished it off with a simple french using China Glaze's Ring in the Red from the most recent 2011 Winter Holiday collection.  Hope you guys like it and hope you all got to celebrate with your sweethearts! Thanks for reading guys! XOXO

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I'm Back! + Some Hawaii Spam

Hawaii Spam - get it?? =D Hi guys! I'm finally back from my short little Hawaiian vacay! I went to Honolulu which is located on the island of Oahu. And yes, I *did* buy nail polish while I was there. What would you expect, right?? =) So anyway, these are just a few pictures I took with my camera phone along the way. If you're familiar with Hawaii at all, you'll know that there's an ABC Store (or 2, no scratch that, or 4) on every block! You literally cannot walk 10 steps without seeing an ABC Store - redundant? Maybe. But every store is a little unique in that each carry something a little different. There were polishes I found at some stores that weren't available in others. Anyway, onto the pictures!  *Warning: a bajillion pictures ahead...

Island Girl is a popular nail polish brand you can only get 

at ABC Stores. You bet I made sure to buy some =D

Some press on Hello Kitty nails I found. I wouldn't wear them 

personally but these are gonna be great ideas for future manis!

Hello Kitty nail files. Adorable... I don't think I could get

myself to use them. They're too pretty to roughen up!

Dolphins + Whales + Chocolate + Macadamia Nuts + Holo = HEAVEN!

 

Tan Hello Kitty in a bikini. How could I NOT post this up?!

Well, that's all for now since I'm pretty sunburnt and dead tired from just barely coming back from my flight. I will post all my goodies very soon.  I miss Hawaii already but I'm so glad to be back and excited to post about nail polish again!

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Reppin' Mah Girl

Earrings I wore today. Absolutely LURVE her...

Toodles, folks!

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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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