When Manis Collide ...

Hey everyone!  I have a bit of a mash up mani for you today!  I was thinking about my Dipped in Deco mani and my Dragon Scales mani, and I was curious what it would look like if I kind of stylistically blended them together!

I started off with two coats of China Glaze Not in this Galaxy, a deep coral holographic.  I followed with one coat of SV.

I applied my striping tape randomly and used a wedge sponge over it to create a gradient with China Glaze Sci-Fly By, Take a Trek, and Strap on your Moonboots.  

Since I was sponging over a bolder color, I sponged on the gradient colors twice in a row before removing my striping tape for an opaque top finish.  I finished with two coats of SV for a smooth and high gloss shine.

I really love the way this turned out.  The gradient colors work so well together and seem to flash bits of purple in certain lighting, thanks to the coral below.

I hope you enjoyed!  Happy Painting!

Glitter Gal LE Hot Chilli & Transfusion Swatch & Review

Hi everyone!!  I have the two new limited edition shades from Glitter Gal for you today!!!

Hot Chilli

Hot Chilli is a fiery deep chili pepper red holographic.  The formula was very rich and applied quite easily.  I am absolutely mad for this shade!!  It's so spicy and fierce!

Shown above is two coats of Chilli Pepper indoors.

Shown below is two coats of Chilli Pepper outdoors.

Transfusion

Transfusion is a deep berry holographic.  The formula was rich and easy to apply.  I really don't recommend using a top coat on this one, as it seriously cuts down on the holo effect.  It also dries very quickly, so it isn't too much of an issue.  This is one of the most gorgeous holos that I have ever laid eyes on.  To be honest, I'd be in lust with this color even without the holo!!!

Shown above is two coats of Transfusion indoors.

Show below is two coats of Transfusion outdoors.

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 only available in 10ml 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 line.

*Products were provided for the purpose of an honest review*

Dragon Scales

Hi everyone!  I was reorganizing my arsenal, and I came across my A England polishes.  It dawned on me that I hadn't used them lately, so I decided to do an A England gradient!

I started off with two coats of A England Princess Sabra, a gorgeous golden olive scattered holographic.  I followed it with one coat of SV.

Using a basic wedge sponge, I created a light to dark gradient with A England Princess Sabra, Dragon, and St. George.  I followed with one coat of SV.

For a very small accent, I paired Konad Special Black with Mash plate Mash-39 for the scale pattern on my pinkie nails.  I finished with one coat of SV over the stamping.

I am absolutely, positively crazy about the end result.  I cannot stop looking down at my nails!!!  

I was so excited to see the sun peek out, so I grabbed my little Speak No Evil dragon and stepped out into the sunlight.

 I hope you enjoyed!  Happy Painting!

Colors: A England Princess Sabra, Dragon, and St. George, Konad Special Black

Stamping Plate: Mash-39

Nicole by OPI LE Neon Mini Kits Swatch & Review

Hi everyone!  I have the two new LE Neon Mini Kits from Nicole by OPI for you today!

Scandalous Neons

The Scandalous Neon kit includes White Base, Pink Neon, Purple Neon, and Blue Neon.  

Notorious Neons

The Notorious Neon kit includes White Base, Orange Neon, Fuchsia Neon, and Green Neon.

Provided in each kit, White Base is a pure white creme that required two coats, as it was a bit streaky.  Per the kit's instructions, I applied two coats of the Neons over White Base.  However, two coats was most definitely not enough. A third rather generous coat was needed for a proper finish.  I followed with top coat.

While the majority of them do have a neon finish, Purple Neon had a bit more of a creme consistency to it than the other polishes did.  Overall, I think these are really cute, but they did require a bit of work and finesse for the desired look.

I hope you enjoyed seeing these Limited Edition minis!  Happy Painting!

*These products were provided for the purpose of an honest review*

Dipped in Deco

Hi everyone!!  I felt like breaking out my striping tape today, so here's what I came up with ...

I started off with two coats of China Glaze Secret Peri-wink-le, a periwinkle creme.  I followed with one coat of SV.

I taped off the bottom half of my nail into a point, and added on coat of China Glaze Passion for Petals, a deep rose creme.  I followed with one coat of SV.

I taped off the top section and applied my striping tape in a criss cross pattern on the bottom half of my nail.  I then applied one coat of OPI I Saw ... U Saw ... We Saw ... Warsaw, a deep navy blue creme.  I finished with one coat of SV.

I really love the end result!  Passion for Petals made a great strong pop color with the blue hues.

I hope you all enjoyed!!  Happy Painting!

Colors: China Glaze Secret Peri-wink-le, China Glaze Passion for Petals, OPI I Saw ... U Saw ... We Saw ... Warsaw

OPI Couture de Minnie Swatch & Review

Hi everyone!  I'm so excited to show you the new Couture de Minnie Collection by OPI!

Chic from Ears to Tail

This pop of bubblegum pink is totally fabulous!

Chic from Ears to Tail is a bubblegum pink creme with a very subtle shimmer.  The formula was was smooth, but it a bit on the thin side.  I really love this particular shade of pink.  It is so sweet and feminine.

Shown is three coats of Chic from Ears to Tail.

A Definite Moust-Have

This fantastic fuchsia is at the top of my shopping list.

A Definite Moust-Have is a bright fuchsia creme with a strong coral undertone and a subtle shimmer.  The formula was very rich and easy to apply.  I am absolutely crazy about this one.  It is such a perfect summer shade.

Shown is two coats of A Definite Moust-Have.

Innie Minnie Mightie Bow

Catch this crimson by the toe!

Innie Minnie Mightie Bow is a deep cherry red creme with a subtle shimmer.  The formula was smooth and easy to apply.  This is probably my favorite kind of red.  It's such a classic color, and the shimmer really makes it pop. 

Shown is two coats of Innie Minnie Mightie Bow.

Magazine Cover Mouse

The headline-making strawberry has sparkling texture.

Magazine Cover Mouse is a cherry red texture coat with a gold shimmer.  The formula was easy to apply.  The more I try the textured finish polishes, the more I like them!

Shown is two coats of Magazine Cover Mouse.

Minnie Style

This white and red glitter is the height of fashion.

Minnie Style is a clear coat with white and red hexes.  The glitter applied very easily.  The red glitters here really flash much more of a fuchsia tone than red.  I would have been really happy to see a different shade of glitter with the white though.  The red glitters seem to get lost when layered over any other color in this collection.  It kind of limits you.

Shown is one coat of Minnie Style over Chic from Ears to Tail.

Overall I'm really pleased with this entire collection!  I hope you enjoyed seeing it!

Happy Painting!

*These products were provided for the purpose of an honest review*

Just Ridiculously Girly

Hey everyone!  So, this was something I wore on Thursday.  I knew I was going to sob like a four year old for the finale of The Office (which I did) and nothing makes me feel like more of a girly girl than ridiculous tears!!  So, I wanted something as equally ridiculously feminine!

I started off with three coats of The Nail Junkie Strawberry, the juiciest bright pink shimmering jelly that you've ever seen, on my index and pinkie nails, and Colores de Carol Cupcake Fantasy, a very soft lavender creme with a soft grey undertone and multi-sized hexes and squares in black, bright pink, and teal.  I followed with one coat of SV.

I knew these two would be adorable together because of how well the bright pink glitters in Cupcake Fantasy would match Strawberry!  I absolutely adore these two paired!!

I knew I wanted to do some subtle stamping that wouldn't over power my polishes, so for I paired Color Club Beyond, a charcoal holo, with Bundle Monster plate B-312 for some sweet little clouds over Strawberry.  I then paired Konad Special Black with Konad plate m3 for the cute little bows over Cupcake Fantasy.

I really adore the final result.  It's so sweet and girly!!  I hope you enjoyed!

Happy Painting!

Colors: The Nail Junkie Strawberry, Colores de Carol Cupcake Fantasy, Color Club Beyond, Konad Special Black

Stamping Plates: Bundle Monster BM-312, Konad m3