Gradient Dotting

Hi everyone!  Sally Hansen is putting a lot of focus on spring nail art right now, so here's something fun and easy I created!!

I started off with three coats of Sally Hansen Arm Candy, a sheer nude creme.  I then used my dotting tools with Sally Hansen White On, a white creme, to create a gradient dot effect going up the nail.

I used the same dotting tools with Sally Hansen Coral Reef, a bright coral creme, and added more gradient dots with a pop of color.

Again, I paired my dotting tools with Sally Hansen Lively Lilac, a soft purple creme, to finish my gradient dotting.  I followed with one coat of SV,

I was surprised at how much I liked the dotting design over the nude polish.  I think this might be the first time I've done something like this with a nude.  It really makes the dotting pop that much more.

I also really like how well all of these shades work together!

I really hope you enjoyed!  Happy Painting!

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Shimmer Polish Swatch & Review Pt. 7

Mary

Mary is a red tinted clear coat loaded with an array of red, black, and silver glitters.  The formula was smooth and easy to apply, and the glitter spread out very evenly across the nail.

Shown is one coat of Mary over Color Club All That Razz.

Rochelle

Rochelle is a clear coat loaded with a mix of red, gold, and copper glitters.  The formula was smooth and easy to apply, and the glitters spread out evenly across the nail.

Shown is one coat of Rochelle over Square Hue Champagne Toast.

Strength

Strength is a clear coat loaded with blue and silver micro glitters, and silver hexes & hearts.  The formula was smooth and easy to apply.  I did have some issues with the silver hexes laying down smooth though, and I was unable to fish out any of the silver hearts.

Shown is one coat of Strength over Zoya Robyn.

Sarah

Sarah is a clear coat loaded with an array of green, blue, and purple glitters.  The formula was smooth and easy to apply, and the glitters spread out evenly across the nail.  I think this one might be a fast favorite for me out of these five!

Shown is one coat of Sarah over Pomegranate Nail Lacquer Mermaid's Tail.

Wendy

Wendy is a clear coat loaded with a mix of purple, gold, and teal glitters.  The formula was easy to apply, and the glitters spread out evenly across the nail.

Shown is one coat of Wendy over Maybelline Pink Shock.

You can find Shimmer Polish at their storefront here, and be sure to check them out on Facebook for all of their latest information.

Happy Painting!

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Luxe Coat Swatch & Review

Hi everyone!!  I have three amazing polishes from Luxe Coat for you today!!

Fruit Punch

Fruit Punch is a fantastic bright coral neon crelly.  The formula was smooth and easy to apply.  I could not think of a more perfect name for this shade!  I am head over heels in love with it!  It's so bright and fun and pops like no other!!!

Shown is three coats of Fruit Punch.

Velvet

Velvet is a bright magenta creme, with a red undertone.  It is shown and described on the Luxe Coat site as being a vibrant purple, but it's definitely not.  The formula was smooth and easy to apply.  I really adore this one as well!  It's got a bit more of a girly flare, but still draws the eye.

Shown is three coats of Velvet.

Petal Pusher

Petal Pusher is a bright pink creme with a purple shimmer.  The formula was smooth and very easy to apply.  This shade is absolutely stunning!!!  The purple shimmer absolutely glows!!!!

Shown is three coats of Petal Pusher.

I really love this trio of awesomeness from Luxe Coat!!  You can find these and other great shades at the Luxe Coat storefront here.  

Happy Painting!

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Sweetly Skittled

Hi everyone!  I feel like I haven't done a ful blown skittle mani in ages, so I thought it was high time I did something about it!!  

(Sorry for the lack of my usual step by step photos.  If I'd done it that way, we'd be here all day!!)

I started off with two coats of OPI Don't Pretzel my Button on my thumb & pinky fingers, two coats of China Glaze Secret Peri-wink-le on my ring finger, three coats of Sinful Colors Unicorn on my middle finger, and three coats of Sinful Colors Olympia on my index finger.  I followed all with one coat of SV.

For my thumb, over OPI Don't Pretzel my Buttons, I added two coats of Whimsical Ideas by Pam Georgia Peach Fuzz. (Shown in top photo.)

For my index finger, over Sinful Colors Olympia, I used one of my smaller dotting tools with China Glaze Pink-ie Promise and added some widely spread polka dots.

For my middle finger, over Sinful Colors Unicorn, I used striping tape for a tight vertical line patten and added on coat of China Glaze Mimosa's Before Mani's.

For my Ring finger, over China Glaze Secret Peri-wink-le, I used my smallest dotting tool with Adore Nail Polish To Have and To Hold and create a widely spread polka dot pattern.  Over that, I used my largest dotting tool with China Glaze Life is Rosy to add some randomly placed dots.  I used my pointed dotting tool with China Glaze Pink-ie Promise to add a few rose petal details.  I used the same pointed dotting tool with Sinful Colors Olympia for some small leaves on the roses.

Finally, for my pinkie finger, over OPI Don't Pretzel my Buttons, I added two coats of Polish Revolution Summer State of Mind for a bit of a pop glitter.  I finished off with one coat of SV.

I had so much fun creating this one!  I really hope you all enjoyed it as well!

Happy Painting!

Colors: OPI Don't Pretzel my Buttons, Whimsical Ideas by Pam Georgia Peach Fuzz, China Glaze Secret Peri-wink-le, China Glaze Life is Rosy, China Glaze Pink-ie Promise, China Glaze Mimosa's Before Mani's, Polish Revolution Summer State of Mind, Adore Nail Polish To Have and To Hold, Sinful Colors Unicorn, Sinful Colors Olympia

Azature Diamond Polish Swatch & Review

Hi everyone!!  I have two awesome polishes to show you today from Azature!!  

So, you may have heard that a bottle of polish made recently was named the world's most expensive polish.  It is priced at $250,000.00, and consists of 267 Carats of Black Diamonds.  The company behind this glittering shade is Azature.  The have designed a retail polish line, with a much more wallet friendly price tag!!  And in keeping with their black diamond trend, each bottle contains one genuine black diamond!!!

Pink

Azature Pink is a pink tinted clear coat loaded with pink micro glitters.  The formula was smooth and easy to apply.  I really love how delicate and sparkly this shade is.

Shown is two coats of Azature Pink.

Blue

Azature Blue is a deep blue jelly loaded with bright blue micro glitters.  The formula was smooth and easy to apply.  I am absolutely crazy about this one!  Not only is this shade of blue utterly gorgeous, but the glitters pop and sparkle so nicely!

Shown is two coats of Azature Blue.

You can find these two shades and others at the Azature storefront page here.  I can't wait to try out their other shades!!

Happy Painting!

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Glitter Gal Swatch & Review Pt. 3

Hi everyone!  I have a few more awesome holographics from Glitter Gal for you today!

Moss

Moss is a soft sage green holographic.  The formula is a bit on the thin side, but is easy to build up.  In fact, the formula is so thin that this would make a good holographic top coat!!  I am crazy about this color!!  The linear effect is awesome, and it isn't too over the top!!

Shown is three coats of Moss.

Turbulence 

Turbulence is a, well, kind of colorless holographic.  It's not exactly silver, but it's not exactly a total clear coat either, which I think makes it really amazing!  The formula is rather sheer, so it would also make an amazing holographic top coat, but it is also easily built up.  I am head over heels for this shade!  Such a great linear effect, and it's colorless formula really makes the rainbow stand out.

Shown is three coats of Turbulence.  

Suede

Suede is a deep taupe holographic.  The formula was rich and easy to apply.  I didn't think I would like this one nearly as much as I did.  But, as usual, I was wrong!!  The linear effect isn't nearly as strong since it's more of a creme, but it's still very pretty.

Shown is two coats of Suede.

Glitter Gal is available at many online locations, such as their official website here and Dusk to Dawn Beauty, which is my favorite US Glitter Gal retailer.  They are available in both 10ml and 15ml sized bottles, that are always “Big 5 Free”, cruelty free and Vegan friendly.

Be sure to check out Glitter Gal on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter to stay up to date on the latest and greatest from this amazing company.

Happy Painting!

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Mirror, Mirror, on the Nail

Hi everyone!  I was scanning the Mecca today and my eyes landed on KBShimmer's I Got a Crush on Blue, so I decided to have a little fun with it!

I applied three coats of I Got a Crush on Blue, with the exception of my ring finger.  I went with two coats of Pomegranate Nail Lacquer Fit for a Prince.  I then fished out a bunch of the huge holographic silver glitters and placed them in rows on my ring fingernail, slightly overlapping as I went.  I followed with two coats of KBShimmer Clear On Top top coat to smooth the glitters down.

It was a little time consuming, but worth every second!  I adore the way this turned out!  From one angle, it looks like I have mirrors all over my nail, like a disco ball.  And then from another angle, I have dozens of rainbows shining through!

I hope you enjoyed!  Happy Painting!

Colors: KBShimmer I Got a Crush on Blue, Pomegranate Nail Lacquer Fit for a Prince