2.17.2013

AIS - Crazy Neons

Today's theme in Adventures In Stamping was "Crazy Neons"; stamping over a neon base. I was looking forward to this challenge because I am getting so sick and tired of the dark, muted winter shades. lol.







Polishes Used:
-Sally Hansen - White On
-Sinful Colors - Neon Melon
-Wet 'n Wild - Through the Grapevine
-Nina Ulta Pro - Fuchsia Rage
-Zoya - Paz
-Northern Lights
-BM Plate 224

The neon is soooo much brighter in person, like HIGHLIGHTER yellow, a really fresh brand new highlighter at that. I'm a little disappointed that the color didn't translate through the pictures. (I hope you can image it in your head)

I really like this mani, it's fun and bright and sparkly. It sort of gives me a 60's vibe, but it's super fun.

Happy Sunday!


2.15.2013

Terrestrial Nails - Fuchsia Garden

TGIF!!

Today I am sharing with you Fuchsia Garden by Terrestrial Nails. I got this polish as a ROAK from a friend in one of my nail groups, (Thanks Clariza) and I'm so happy this pretty ended up in my mailbox.







Polishes Used:
-OPI - Nail Envy
-Sally Hansen - Parrot
-Terrestrial Nails - Fuchsia Garden
-Gelous
-No Time

Fuchsia Garden is a jelly green polish with fuchsia glitters (they really are fuchsia, in my photos they are leaning purple for some reason). I have two coats of FG on over one coat of Parrot. This is so pretty; and I will definitely be wearing it again; maybe for St. Patricks Day!

Although Clariza gifted me this polish, you can purchase Terrestrial Nails via her Etsy store.


2.14.2013

Valentine's Day - February Nail Art Challenge

Happy Valentine's Day Loves!!!!

Hope you have been getting into the spirit with my previous Valentine's Day themed posts; I know I have! Today's "theme" is February Nail Art Challenge is "You Pick", so pink holo stamping, here I come!







Polishes Used:
-OPI - Nail Envy
-Essie - Need A Vacation
-Sally Hansen - Magenta Magic
-Konad Plate - m83

I really loved this mani, the stamping and holo was subtle but elegant and pretty for Valentine's Day. I am wearing a nice black top with bright flowers on it in pinks and reds so this is understated and complex but without competing with my outfit. 


My husband and I got a "joint gift" this year for V-day, a new camera lens (hence some of the cute macro shots) and we signed up for a photography class next weekend! Should be a really fun time where we will learn cool camera stuff, and we don't normally do stuff like this so it will be fun. He also bought me this nice bouquet of white vidalia roses. Here is a shot from last night when he first brought them home and they hadn't opened up yet:


Hope you all have a great day whether you have a Valentine or not, do something special for yourself :)


2.12.2013

February Nail Art Challenge - Animal Print

Happy Mardi Gras! However, I am not doing a Mardi Gras themed mani; since it is Animal Print day of the February Nail Art Challenge. So obviously, I had to use my favorite Konad plate; for my Zebra Print!





Polishes Used:
-OPI - Nail Envy
-Essence - Black is Back
-NYC - Fucshia Shock Cream
-Sally Hansen - White On
-Claire's - Cherry
-Konad - White
-Konad Plate m57

I really love this mani! It is super fun and I love when I use Zebra print! I wish I could have worn it to work but I had lots of meeting including some suppliers in from out of state so I had to keep it "calm". 

Zebra print can be perfect for any holiday; lol; just change up the colors, so you know you will be seeing a St. Patty's day Zebra, an Easter Zebra, etc. hehe


P.S. If you're still craving a Mardi Gras mani, here is a reminder of my NYE Party Gras mani!



2.11.2013

February Nail Art Challenge - Flowers

Day 5 of the February Nail Art Challenge is "Flowers". I am a day late with this post but I ended up being a little busier than anticipated yesterday.





Polishes Used:
-OPI - Nail Envy
-Zoya - Zuza
-NYC - Fuchsia Shock Cream
-Wet 'n Wild - Through the Grapevine
-Funky Fingers - Burgundy Scales
-Julep - Blake
-No Time

This looks ok but for some reason, my skin looks really pale! Oh well; I am pale, especially in the winter time. I accidentally used Burgundy Scales for the dark flowers before remembering that it was a crackle polish; haha. Oh well. This isn't my best look, but it will do. 

I will be back tomorrow with some animal print nails :-)