To a New Year

Hi everyone. I did not forget about this blog :). I've just been preoccupied with life. Yes, life happens. This will not make up for my absence but it will show you that I have not been neglecting my nails (pinky swear). Remember when my nails were this long?

Zoya Sooki

Well like I said, life happens! Family, friends, new jobs, new responsibilities, new nails! Now I normally don't do nail spam on my blog but I've been keeping a few mani photos on hand during my hiatus so here they are. It's mini spam but hey, at least it's something :D. Looks like it was back to basics, guys...

Revlon Pink Lingerie

Kleancolor Bikini Green

Sally Hansen Purple Potion

Sinful Colors Last Chance

Sinful Colors Last Chance + Salon Perfect Glam Glitter

(Merry Xmas!)

Wet n Wild Ebony Hates Chris

Wet n Wild Cougar Attack

Wet n Wild Fantasy Makers Glitter Confetti Franken

Instagram-ed (sure, why not?)

OPI My Very First Knockwurst... instagram-ed again!

(Nice and clean... very apropos for a fresh start)

Here's to the end of 2012. May 2013 be a year full of new celebrations, accomplishments, and milestones to look forward to. I hope you guys are having a fun and safe NYE celebration tonight surrounded by good food, good drinks, and most importantly, good people! And of course, as always, thank you again for your continued support. Let's cheers to a new beginning. xoxo Jamie <3

The Bay Bridge at night. Where I was on the last day of 2012 (source)

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69 Cent Couture

If my title isn't the epitome of an oxymoron, then I don't know what is =P. Explanation for it? To create this smexy mani, I used Wet n Wild Black Creme which I got for only 69 cents at Walgreens. WIN! Let's take a break from the indies and indulge in a drug store polish for today okay? GUYS, this has got to be one of my most favorite manis evaaaaar! Holler back to this post. Less talk, more pics!

Black Creme + matte top coat + scotch tape = giggety giggety. I haz no words. Happy Friday!!! *dances*

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Tuxedo Nails

Hey everyone! I hope you all have been well. As you've noticed, there are a few small changes to my blog. I stayed up late last night tinkering with a few layouts and such. I hope everything is now easier to read and the site is easier to navigate (not that it was a big problem before, I don't think). Bonus pop out Facebook "like" tab on the side and Pinterest buttons below every post, yay! Now onto more important business...

I always wanted to do a tuxedo mani but never had the time or patience to sit down and figure out how I wanted to go about doing so. Well that no longer is true! Let's take a look at what I came up with, shall we?

I used China Glaze White on White, a slightly off white creme, for the base and Wet n Wild Ebony Hates Chris for the tuxedo "accents". I actually used tape for the edges and just free handed the ties and buttons with dotting tools. This mani was quite easier than I had anticipated so I'm glad it wasn't as big of a pain in the bum as I initially thought it would be. So what do you guys think? Am I ready for my formal dinner and acceptance speech? =P Have any of you guys tried any tuxedo manis as of late or even in the past for that matter?

Also, I'd like to say a quick thank you to all my followers! I passed the 300 mark several days ago and that just made my day. You guys are wonderful -- I appreciate all your support! Stay awesome, you awesome people you. =P Giveaway details coming sometime in the near future...

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Vampyness With a Touch of Gold

Guys, I dunno what's up with me but I seem to be on a gold kick. Last time it was gold glitter on top of Essie Armed & Ready and now it's gold flakies on top of Wet n Wild's Ready to Pounce. Why does that name sound so familiar? Oh, because it was from last year's Halloween collection... and of course I only first got to try it out today!

Vampy shades are excellent for this kind of weather, I think. I was gonna wish you all a Happy Hump Day but I just realized it's only Tuesday. Whaaaat?! Why is the week going so slow? But then again, tomorrow it'll be February already. Enjoy the rest of your week everyone and thanks for reading!

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Wet n Wild Fantasy Makers Night Glow

Hi guys! This is gonna be an extremely quick post as I'm about to head out to the movies with some friends. This is Fantasy Makers Night Glow polish by Wet n Wild. It's part of their Halloween collection and is ALSO one of the polishes that I'll be giving away in my 100 Follower Giveaway! Here are the pics... enjoy!

What do you guys think? Cool huh?!?!? =P Happy early Halloweeeeeeenie =D

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Pink Wednesday: Zoya Areej + Wet n Wild Hannah Pinktana

Aside from the atrocious name that is Hannah Pinktana, I quite like today's Pink Wednesday mani. It's a straight forward one today, folks. A nice thick single coat of Zoya Areej, a fuschia creme which leans more pink/red than purple, and two thick coats of Wet n Wild Hannah Pinktana.

Taken in the sun with flash

 Bottom two pics were taken directly in the sun with no flash.

It seems to lean more towards a purple hue when there's no flash.

Hannah Pinktana looks actually pretty purple when compared

to Zoya Areej... Areej was a nice base color for it though.

Without a base coat of Areej, it probably would've taken near 4 coats or more of Hannah Pinktana only because the glitter is so sheer.  Hannah Pinktana is still a beautiful color on its own though, I just didn't feel like applying it by itself. The pretty mini holographic sparkles give a nice touch to this otherwise toned down pink. Happy Wednesday people!

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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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