What I Wore: Thanksgiving Edition

Remember when I used to do a What I Wore [on my nails] post? Yeah, it's been a while. Any way, I didn't show the nails that I wore on Thanksgiving yet, so I thought I would share those with you today. I woke up on Thanksgiving morning to see that it had snowed a bit so I felt like doing something along those lines.

Polishes Used:
-Rica - Whiteout
-Maybelline - Bold Gold
-China Glaze - I'd Melt for You
-Bundle Monster - BM-H02

This look did NOT want to be photographed at all; thank you white & metallic polishes, lol. But I did love this look, so much so that I kept it on for a couple days after Thanksgiving as well. I apologize for the "wet" fingers in these pictures, but the cold weather has been reeking havoc on my cuticles, so I am constantly lathering them up (with my KB Shimmer Cuticle Oil - in Peppermint Scent for the holidays -- PS I highly recommend this Cuticle Oil - it smells delish and moisturizes perfectly).

Who's excited to be getting into Winter themed manicures?

The Nail Challenge Collaborative Presents - Inspired by a Book - Look 3

I'm back with my third November Nail Challenge Collaborative look. This time, I was inspired by The Great Gatsby and the black and gold lavish feel of the parties that Gatsby threw in the book.

Polishes Used:
-Maybelline - Bold Gold
-KB Shimmer - Eclipse

I used striping tape and decals to create this cutout look. I loved the feel of this look and the gold popping through the black felt sort of dramatic.

Let's see what books inspired the other NCC ladies 3rd looks!

An InLinkz Link-up

The Nail Challenge Collaborative Presents - Tea Party - Look 1

I know that I say it every month, but I cannot believe that it is already August! I haven't been feeling very motivated for posting lately which sort of stinks, I think work is getting to me, and enjoying time doing other activities while the weather is nice. However, I'm hoping that this month's NCC theme will get me back into the swing of things. The August theme is Tea Party! It's such a whimsical theme, tea cups, tea parties, lace, etc.

Polishes Used:
-Orly - White Tips
-Essie - Angora Cardi
-Essie - Plumberry
-Essie - Made to Honor
-Essence - Walk on the Wild Side
-Precision Lacquer - McDreamy
-Maybelline - Bold Gold

So for this look I wanted to re-create the look of a porcelain tea cup with red and pink roses and that signature gold trim. I think this look doesn't look to bad, and gives off a nice pretty appearance. If I didn't have an important meeting at work the next day, I would've worn these the next day too!

On a side note, new month, new logo! Thanks to Katee to updating our banner!

Make sure to see how the other ladies are enjoying their tea party looks:

An InLinkz Link-up

Golden Oldie Thursday: Skittles

Today I am back with another Golden Oldie Thursday post, and this week's theme is "Skittles"! I love the look of skittle manis, although I myself don't do them too often.

And here is my look!

Polishes Used:
-NYC - Fuchsia Shock Creme
-China Glaze - I'm Not Lion
-Maybelline - Bold Gold

Fuchsia Shock Creme was my favorite pink shade of all time before I got my hands on OPI Kiss Me On My Tulips. It is a similar shade. I decided to go with a gold glittery nail and then a pink and gold stamping nail. The funny thing about the stamping nail is that it is the bicycle image from Cheeky Jumbo plate 3 - European Romance, although my nail was sort of small, so it looks just like wheels. Hahah.

Overall I like this look and the color combination. Don't forget to check out what the other ladies did with their GOT Skittles!

An InLinkz Link-up

Crumpet's Nail Tarts Christmas Winter Challenge - New Year's Eve

Happy Sunday! I can't believe the Crumpet's Nail Tart Christmas Winter Challenge has come to an end. Today is the last theme; New Year's Eve!

 

Although today is not New Year's Eve, this is always a fun theme to play around with. Here is my look!

 

 

Polishes Used:

-Orly - Androgynie

-Maybelline - Bold Gold

-Hard Candy - Matte-ly In Love

-Cheeky Jumbo Plate 6 - Happy Holidays

 

A lot of people end up wearing a Little Black Dress on NYE and gold glittery accents, and I feel that this champagne /  bubbly look would be the perfect accent to compliment the LBD. I love how Androgynie looks mattified, the gold shimmers in the base with the translucent glitters really pop once matte.

 

This Challenge has been fun and although I didn't complete every theme (Toys & Christmas Food) I still enjoyed participating during the Holidays. Don't forget to check out what all the other ladies did for their NYE manis!

 

 





Crumpet's Nail Tarts Christmas Winter Challenge - Winter Nature

Happy Sunday!!! Today I am back with my second mani in the Crumpet's Nail Tarts Christmas Winter Challenge. This look is, Winter Nature.

I had something in mind for this look and I really love how it was executed on the nail :)

Polishes Used:
-OPI - Nail Envy
-NOPI - Midnight Madness
-Revlon - Emerald
-Maybelline - Bold Gold
-Hard Candy - Matte-ly in Love
-Cheeky Jumbo Plate 6 - Happy Holidays

Originally I had planned on just doing gold trees overtop of a green base, however, I decided that adding the dark shimmerly blue with the green in a Saran Wrap mani would give more of the "at night" illusion to this look. Ulitmatley, after stamping I decided it would look good matte; and I loved how the final look turned out! Christmas Trees outside at night!

What do you think? Does this fit with the Winter Nature theme?

Don't forget to check out what the other Nail Tarts did with this theme below!

Delush Polish - Festive Soiree Swatches & Review

Happy Tuesday!! Are you in the holiday spirit? I hope so, because today I will be sharing with you 4 shades from the Delush Polish Festive Soiree Collection! I'll show you the swatches first and then give you my review. Note: I am wearing two coats of each shade, topped with Out The Door.

Sugar Plum Surprise: A scrumptiously Delushous plum jelly filled with an array of holographic navy, pink, green glitters accented by gold dots.

Tis The Season To Sparkle: Captivating emerald green jelly base filled with a mesmerizing festive blend of holographic diamonds, vibrant magenta dots surrounded by an array of coloured glitters. Make a statement with this polish and show the world that you aren't afraid to sparkle!

Frost Bitten, Twice Shy: A romantic twist of lilac, pink, gold glitters accented with large holographic dots and an all over violet shimmer that makes this glitter bomb transform any colour you choose to wear it over.

I also tried this one over a pink base:

Sleighed By Santa: Naughty and playful in nature, Sleighed By Santa is a delectable oxblood red with a gorgeous gold shift and shimmer that makes this beauty not your average red nail polish. (Purchased by me)

My thoughts:  These are all lovely shades! Sugar Plum Surprise is such a nice raspberry type shade, I love the jelly squishiness of it. Tis The Season To Sparkle reminds me of a green squishy Christmas Tree. I don't own any green shades that are even close to this and I am glad that it's now part of my collection. I decided to wear Frost Bitten, Twice Shy over Maybelline Bold Gold and Sinful Colors Outrages, but as Adrianna says, this shade would look great over any undies! Finally, Sleighed by Santa was a shade that I saw online as part of the collection and purchased a bottle for myself! As you know I have been obsessed with reds lately and how perfect and unique is this shade for the holidays!

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Do you own any of these shades yet? Will you be purchasing? Which was your favorite?