Summer Gradient

Hiya Dolls!

 

I've got a pretty Summer gradient using Joe Fresh polishes today.  I love how gradients look like you put a lot of effort into your mani, but really it's super simple nail art!

 

I used Joe Fresh Melon and Lavender for the gradient and Starry for the accent nail.  On my thumb I wore Melon.

 

I used OPI Angel With A Leadfoot as a base for my gradient to make the colors pop.  I don't do this when I wear the colors on their own, but for sponging gradients I find it helps.

 



 



3D Nail Charm Mani, Born Pretty Store

Hey Dolls!

 

 

I have a gorgeous 3D Nail Charm to show you today from Born Pretty Store.  I have seen so many fun 3D mani's around that I wanted to try it out myself!  These are definately not for everyday wear, but are super cute for a night out on the town.

 

To attach the charm to my nail I just put a thick coat of my quick dry topcoat, waited about 30 seconds and then pressed it on.  It worked perfectly and I had to actually pry this off my nail a couple hours later. 

 



The gorgeous sunny yellow on my pinky finger is OPI I Just Can't Cope-acabana, my middle and ring finger is OPI Sorry I'm Fizzy Today, and my pointer finger is Joe Fresh Starry.

 



 

You can find these nail charms at The Born Pretty Store here.  You get 2 charms and there are lots of different styles to choose from.  I think they are a super fun way to spice up a mani.

 

 

Use this coupon code for 10% off your entire order at Born Pretty Store.

 

 

 

**Some products in this post were provided for my honest review



OPI It's Real Gold 18K Top Coat

 Hey Dolls!

 

I wore this studded mani a few weeks ago and really loved how it looked!  I used Revlon Dreamer which is one of my all time fave blues.  I added a layer of Sephora by OPI It's Real 18K Gold Top Coat.  Joe Starry is on my pinky, and the sweet little gold studs are from Claires.

Random Swatches

Hey Dolls!

 

I've got some random swatches to show you guys.  First up is I Love Nail Polish What The Funk.  Glitters in a white base are a real weakness of mine.  What The Funk as large bright and dark green hex glitters, and smaller orange and green glitters in a milky base.  Yum yum.

 

I have been on the search for a soft peach polish for a while now.  Why are they so hard to find?  So when I found Peachy Keen by China Glaze, I grabbed it quick.  Application was a little tricky because the polish was so thick, (I've added a bit of thinner and it really helped). 

 





Next up is Clinique Yellow Genious.  This yellow is so beautiful, two coats was all I needed for perfect coverage.

 



 

I love this bright fuschia purple by Revlon.  Plum Seduction has the perfect formula, it could've been a one coater, but I did two for good measure!  My ring finger is Joe Starry, a really pretty silver with holo bits.

 



I picked up this Sally Hansen the other day for $2.00, I love a good deal.  Greige Gardens is a purple based grey cream.  I added some pink shards to the tips with Fing'rs Rose Gold Knock-Off.

 



 

And last but not least is Hard Candy Sweet Tooth.  Sweet Tooth as pink, blue and silver glitters in a milky white base.  I used a white base coat first for this swatch.

 

 



Twinsie Tuesday Chevrons

Hey Dolls

 

It's Chevron week for the Twinsie's.  I love the look of chevrons, I just wish they weren't so hard to do!  I did a 'deep chevron' using tape for my mani this week.  It was also my BIRTHDAY mani and I loved it soooo much.

 

 

The polishes I used are China Glaze For Audrey, Jessica Summer Lovin, Joe Fresh Starry and L'oreal Greycian Goddess.  I used washi tape for my lines.  I love using washi tape because it gives crisp lines without too much 'stickiness' to ruin your polish underneath.

 

Check out the other Twinsie's to see their Chevron's:

 

 

Amanda at Amandalandish

Amber at Nails Like Lace

Anna at Going to the Showing

Chelsea at Nailed Blog

ChiChi at I'm Just Me...ChiChi

Cordia at Seriously Swatched

Elizabeth at Did My Nails

Heather at Peace, Love, & Polish

Kelly at Tuxarina
Lakeisha at Refined and Polished

Maribeth at Obsessive Cosmetic Hoarders Unite

Marisa at Polish Obsession

Meredith at Polish and Charms

Nory at Fierce Makeup and Nails

Rachel at Top Coat It

Róisín at Cuti-CLUE-les

Traci at DrinkCitra

 



Clinique Yellow Genius Mix and Match Mani

Hi Dolls!

 

I have pretty Clinique polish to share with you today.  This creamy yellow is called Yellow Genius.  Formula was fantastic, this is two thin coats!  No streaks at all!

 

I had a little fun and mixed up this mani.  On my pointer I added one coat of Maybelline Polka Dots Clearly Spotted.  I LOVE this glitter topper!  I put a cute bow from The Born Pretty Store on my middle finger.  My ring has three thin coats of Joe Fresh Starry.  And I added a coat of Orly Crazy Diamond to my pinky.

 

 

 

Do you guys like the look of a mix and match mani as much as I do?

 

Twinsie Tuesday Circus Inspired

Hey Dolls, welcome to Twinsie Tuesday.

 

Today's theme is the Circus.  I wasn't too excited about this weeks theme, until, I got started on my mani.  I really love how it turned out!

 

For my pointer I used striping tape from The Born Pretty Store.  The striping tape was so perfect and easy to use.  I used mine as a template and just peeled it off after for perfectly straight lines.  The polishes on my pointer are Wet n Wild White and Nicole by OPI Kourt Is Red-y For A Pedi.  That's the 'Big Top Tent'. 

My middle finger is inspired by the 'tights' of the acrobatics using Zoya Shelby.  My ring finger is inspired by the Elephants (with a little sparkle!) using Joe Starry.  And since the circus is so full of colors, I just decided to go green for my pinky with Bettina Ortensia.

 

 

Be sure to check out the Twinsie's to see their take on the Circus:

 



Amanda at Amandalandish

Amber at Nails Like Lace

Anna at Going to the Showing

Chelsea at Nailed Blog

ChiChi at I'm Just Me...ChiChi

Cordia at Seriously Swatched

Elizabeth at Did My Nails

Heather at Peace, Love, & Polish

Kelly at Tuxarina
Lakeisha at Refined and Polished

Maribeth at Obsessive Cosmetic Hoarders Unite

Marisa at Polish Obsession

Meredith at Polish and Charms

Nory at Fierce Makeup and Nails

Rachel at Top Coat It

Róisín at Cuti-CLUE-les
Sarah at See Sarah Swatch

Traci at DrinkCitra

If you use my coupon code on the right side bar for the Born Pretty Store, you can get 10% off your order!  Their are so many fun items to choose from.  I was so excited to recieve my striping tape.
 

 



Twinsie Tuesday Tape Mani

This weeks edition of Twinsie Tuesday is Tape Mani's. 

I have never tried a tape mani before, and I can say that this was suuuuper hard.  I tried so many different ways and hated all of them!  I finally settled for what I've got going in these pics. 

I used LA Girls Extreme, Joe Fresh Starry and W&W Black Creme.

I can't wait to see what the others have come up with this week! Check, check, check it out!



Amanda at Amandalandish

Anna at Going to the Showing

Ashley at Art Evolve

Brandi at The Collegiate Nail

Chelsea at Nailed Blog

ChiChi at I'm Just Me...ChiChi

Jenn at All That is Gorgeous...

Jenna at I'm Still Thinking...

Katherine at Haul of Fame

Marisa at Polish Obsession

Meredith at Polish and Charms

Nory at Fierce Makeup and Nails

Rachel at Top Coat It

Sarah at See Sarah Swatch