Friday, June 24, 2011

Floral Mauve Design

So I gave the Konad/fauxnad plates another try and while it didn't turn out perfect, I must say I am quite pleased!  I was contemplating what color combination I should use and finally decided on some type of pink/mauve/pastel burgundy mix. I used Uptown Girl. a dusty mauve from Color Club's Spring 2010 Rebel Debutante Collection as a base. For stamping, I used Admire, a light pink silver-ish color from China Glaze's Spring 2009 Romantique Collection.  I also used image plate BM 221.




These were all taken in direct sunlight.




These were taken in the shade.


I didn't think I'd like Uptown Girl at first because looking at the color itself in the bottle seems kinda flat to me. But when I painted it on the nail, it just looked gorgeous! I would totally wear it alone. I bought Admire and almost all the other China Glaze polishes from the Romantique Collection specifically for stamping because I heard they are a little streaky on their own. Either way, the color is fabulous and the designs came out (for the most part) great! I love this =)  


*Sigh* So pretty!

It is has been absolutely beautiful outside lately. Go enjoy the weather everyone and Happy Friday! <3

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Sinful Colors: Glitter Comparison

Hello hello! I recently bought several Sinful Colors glitter polishes since I heard some good things about them. I decided to try and compare the 4 most popular ones to see how they stack up against each other! All the photos show the colors in the following order: Call You Later (yellow-green), Nail Junkie (teal), Hottie (blue), and Frenzy (purple).


Look at these lovelies =)



I first wanted to paint these without a base. This is 2 thick coats each.
Top photo: in the shade, Bottom photo: in direct sunlight.




I then layered the glitters on top of 2 coats of Sally Hansen Black Out.
Top photo: in the shade, Bottom 2 photos: in direct sunlight.
Goodness, look at how they shine and glisten! Ahhh!!


Here are the individual glitters. Click to enlarge.


Without a base color. Top: in the shade, Bottom: direct sunlight


On top of Sally Hansen Black Out. Top: in the shade, Bottom: direct sunlight


Oh goodness, are you in love yet?? Nail Junkie and Hottie both display holographic glitter that Call You Later and Frenzy don't seem to quite have. Well, not quite as pronounced anyway.  They also have several different glitter sizes while the other two seem to have the same size with a variation of different solid glitter colors.  I think my favorite might have to be Hottie, the second color from the right. But in all honesty, I love them all! These were around $2 each from Walgreens but I know you can also order them online from CherryCulture.com.  Either way, you need to get your hands on them! They are nothing short of fabulous =)


What are you waiting for? They are calling your name! ;)

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These are a lot of giveaways from some great bloggers! Check them out and see what fabulous nail related things they have to say in addition to these awesome prizes =)

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Zoya Gemma

Today, I have for you an absolutely GORGEOUS military/olive green color by Zoya. Her name is Gemma -- and she does not disappoint!


What a beauty!






Here she is outdoors in direct sunlight. Can you see that 
purple shimmer peaking through?! UGH, just amazing.


In the shade.


Indoors under artificial light.


Left: indoors, Middle: shade, Right: sunlight.


Well, that is all for today. I hope you all are having a great Wednesday. The work week is already almost half over! Woohoo!