Pearl Sparkles

So I tried to paint my nails 3 times this week. And each time was a horrific flop. I either ruined the design or messed up the paint doing housecleaning. 

So this time I decided to go simple and foolproof. XD

Polishes Used: 

Revlon "Pure Pearl"

Funky Fingers "Stage Dive" 

So I was thinking....winter wedding colors? They're nice and icy, and for those of you that like sparkle....;)

Yes? No?

Anyway I hope you enjoyed!

The One All About TopCoat

So I thought I'd bring you my complete guide to the wonders and horrors of topcoat! This is not an EXHAUSTIVE guide seeing as I'm finite and thus I haven't tried every single topcoat that exists...but i have tried a few of them....

Sally Hansen "Dries Instantly" 

Okay, I like this topcoat, but it isn't my favorite. You see, the only function it performs is being fast drying. That's it. I have found other topcoats that not only dry fast, but also protect well.

Revlon "Extra Life No Chip"

This topcoat works well - it prevents chips excellently and (basically) does everything it advertises. However it takes FOREVER to dry, so if you want your nails to look nice and don't want to sit still for 2 hours....this is not your best bet.

Sally Hansen "No Chip"

This topcoat. Is a lie. Not only has this topcoat FAILED to keep my nails from chipping, but it in fact cracks the nail polish causing chips faster than if I hadn't worn top coat at all! I strongly advise against it. 

Ulta "X-Dry"

I don't really know what "X-Dry" means. I just know that this topcoat takes an annoyingly long time to dry and doesn't really protect your nails.

inm "OutTheDoor"

This. Is. My ABSOLUTE favorite topcoat EVER! It dries super fast, and it protects like nobody's business. My nails hardly ever chip, and, (most importantly) with 2 or 3 coats of this stuff, your rhinestones will not come off!

Orly "Glosser" 

My last post featured Glosser, and I think it's pretty cool! It's uber shiny - much shinier than regular topcoat. It also protects reasonably well. This is a good buy.

Orly "Matte Top"

This is also a good buy. It works well - it makes your nails look matte. However, it doesn't' protect well. It makes the polish soft and it can easily dent and rub off. However my opinion is that it's worth it for the look. 

So that's! I hope you enjoyed, and thanks for visiting! 

(That is) Mahogany!!!

Okay. I think I deserve a little bit of applause for lame and corny Hunger Games jokes, right? Right?

I went to Ulta the other day in search of a new bottle of French Tip painter (can you guess why?) and I happened to discover a display of tiny, weird colored bottles with awesome names like "Cuticle Oil" and "2 Second Dry"

After some serious consideration, I came away with a little bottle of topcoat labeled "Glosser" which the employees told me worked REALLY well.

And I agree. I agree wholeheartedly. 

Polishes Used:

Revlon "Raven Red"

Rimmel London "French White Tip PRO"

Orly "Glosser"

Thanks for visiting and I hope you enjoyed!

Matte and Perhaps a Bit Japanese?

As you can tell, I like black nails. Why, you ask? I like colors that pop - so neons etc. However, black goes with just about everything! I can use any color combination with the same base! 

Colors used:

Wet and Wild 'Wild Shine' "Black Creme"

Funky Fingers "Pop Artist"

Rimmel London "French White Tip PRO"

Orly "Matte Top" 

I love the affect of matte polish. It's unassuming and quiet, but it's so unusual that it somehow manages to grab attention while turning it away. Weird. But cool, right? 

As for the little black spot at the edge of the fan shape, I just used a paint dot on this particular design. In  previous versions though, I've used a rhinestone. To make it pop I'd use black, but any other color would work.

It's kind of hard to find tiny rhinestones, so I went online. Amazon sold me a great rhinestone wheel for about 4 bucks (minus shipping). 

So I hope you enjoyed, and thanks for visiting. :)