Ovarian Cancer Awareness

Hi everyone!  My husband stayed the night at the hospital last night.  I can't ever seem to sleep very well without him, so I stayed up and did this mani for his mom, and to promote Ovarian Cancer Awareness!  

I started with three coats of OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls, a great white creme with gray undertones.    This has definitely become my absolute favorite white polish!

I used my striping tape to create different patterns on my nails, with the exception of my ring fingers.  Since the ribbon color for Ovarian Cancer is teal, I decided to use one coat of Hits Hera, a beautiful teal holo.  I removed the striping tape immediately after applying Hera.

Next, I used my medium sized dotting tool with A England St. George, a deep teal holo, to create a dotted frame around my ringer finger nail.

Next, I used my striping brush with St. George to create the Awareness ribbon.  I finished off with one coat of SV.

Thank you again for the amazing amount of prayers and support for Sean's mother.  You have all been so amazing, and your words so uplifting!  I hope you enjoy this one!

Happy Painting!

Colors: OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls, Hits Hera, A England St. George

Where There's Smoke

Hi everyone!  Sorry for being away for the past couple of days.  As many of you know, our family is facing a tough time right now.  My husband's mother has been battling stage three ovarian cancer for nearly three years now.  It unfortunately seems that her battle is coming close to an end.  Thank you so much for all of the prayers and support that many of you have expressed.  

I had a few minutes before bed this evening, so I thought I needed a quick new mani.

I started with two coats of Glitter Gal Lizard Belly, a stunning deep green linear holo.  The formula is wonderful!  I think it really could have been a one coater, but I used two just for kicks.  I am in lust with this polish!!!

I used Mash plate 48 with A England Dragon to create the flame design, and followed with one coat of SV.  

When stamping with holographic polishes, it may initially look a bit weak and dull.  But, when you apply the top coat, it brings out the color brilliantly.  

How ironic is that?  Everyone says not to use top coats with holos because it can cut down on the strength of the linear.  But for stamping, top coats are a must!!!

I really like how this turned out.  I can't wait to see it flash in the sunlight tomorrow!  If time permits, I'll add some direct sunlight shots!  

As promised, here are some early morning sunlight shots!

I seriously love the way the fire stands out against Lizard Belly!

I hope everyone has an awesome weekend!!

Happy Painting!

Colors: Glitter Gal Lizard Belly, A England Dragon

Stamping Plate: Mash 48

Rebelliously Reptilian

Hi everyone!  I can't believe it's already time for Stamp Sunday again!!  So let's do this!!!

I started off with two coats of A England Lady of the Lake.  How gorgeous is this?!  This was at the very top of my lemming list for so long, but it was always sold out every time I tried to order it!  I finally snagged a bottle from the very sweet Kim at Overall Beauty.  HOORAY!

This formula is killer!  The amazingly rich purple color alone is beautiful, but add a shimmery holo to it, and I'm sold!

If you haven't tried the A England polishes yet ... do so, and fast!

I wanted a stamp effect that would go well with Lady of the Lake, without overpowering it.

I used Color Club Worth the Risque, a great silver holo, with Bundle Monster plate BM-215 for the snake skin look.

I finished off the mani with a coat of Cult Nails Wicked Fast.

I really love the way this turned out!  The snake skin almost has a ghost effect to it, and the holos work so well together that the rainbows in them actually work together!!!  I hope you enjoy your Stamp Sunday!

Happy Painting!!!

Colors: A England Lady of the Lake, Color Club Worth the Risque

Double Trouble

Today was a seriously epic nail mail day - thanks to the genius of Adina, creator of A England, and the serious hard work of Leah Ann from Llarowe -- a must shop site for any serious polish addict!

Sooooo, two new polishes that are so amazing, I can't seem to pick which one to use!!  What's a girl to do??  .... Exactly!!!

These are two of the newest shades from A England's "The Legends" Collection!

Dragon & St. George

Aren't they amazing???  And they're completely opaque in just one coat!!!!  I couldn't even choose which color would be for the accent nail only, so I did a reverse!

Dragon is a gorgeous khaki green holo - so stunning!

St. George is a fantastic deep teal holo that seriously commands attention!

And, of course, I had to throw in some nail art too!  So I used Konad plate m63 and Konad Special Polish in Black Pearl.

If you hadn't realized, this is probably the most pic heavy post I have ever done.  To be honest, I think I took about 20 total pics of these polishes.  I couldn't help myself.

These are absolutely two polishes that cannot be missed!!!  I hope you love them as much as I do!

Happy Painting ladies!!!!

Colors: A England Dragon, A England St. George, Konad Special Black Pearl