tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84694950816478231542024-03-18T02:18:05.742-07:00Young Wild and PolishedA Small Town Girl with Big Polish Dreams!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-67375662818537623262013-11-27T21:47:00.000-08:002013-11-27T21:47:32.187-08:00OPI Liquid Sand Nail Art...and Giving Thanks!Hello my little turkeys....yes I have Thanksgiving on the brain! I am waking up at 5 and shoving a big ass bird into my oven. Just another day at the YWP compound!<br />
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So I sat down to do my nails and surprisingly I was in the mood for sparkles....but dark sparkles. I was a bit perplexed until I remembered one little beauty of mine that would work perfectly!<br />
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To create this hot mama, I used <i>Essie Glamour Purse </i>as a base on every nail except my ring finger. This beauty is quickly nudging Mink Muffs out of the #1 spot of my most loved brown polish. I was never one for murky browns but for some reason we now are best friends and even wearing matching outfits....can you say twinning?<br />
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I then pulled out the star of the show....<i>OPI What Wizardry is This? </i>and got down to bid-nass! I taped off my index and pinky nails with striping tape and applied one thin layer of WWIT. My middle finger was happy to sport some simple dots and we left it at that! I loved this color so much that I had to put it on my ring finger all by itself. Sometimes polishes are so gorgeous that they should be left untouched and this baby beater is one of those shades. I cannot wait to do a full mani with just this color.<br />
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So you're probably thinking....um excuse me woman but why is your Liquid Sand polish not liquid sandy at all? I couldn't resist...I had to pull out the Seche Vite and gloss everything up! I do like this one as a textured polish but tonight I was craving sparkles (which is rare so I had to ride that train as far as I could) and I knew top coating her would result in glittery brown goodness.<br />
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Can you even stand how beautiful this polish is? I do feel a bit bad showing this hot mama off considering it was in a collection that was out quite a while ago...Oz The Great and Powerful to be exact. Buuuuuut....I checked online and this is readily available on Amazon and Ebay so if you need a fix a fix you shall have!</div>
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I haven't used too many textured polishes but out of the ones I have tried, this sexpot has the best formula by far of any of them!! This polish basically applies itself! If you love textured polishes, WWIT is a must have! Put down the turkey leg and get to shopping!</div>
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For all of my American peeps, have a kick ass Thanksgiving!! This year I am thankful for 3 healthy children who keep me stepping and a husband who adores me! I also am incredibly thankful for all of you. As cliche as it sounds, I can't imagine my life without all of you and I thank God everyday for the success I am having in the beauty world and the loyal people who come with it!! I tell you guys all the time how much I love you and I honestly do! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the inspiration, encouragement and friendship that you have all brought into my life! I'm thoroughly enjoying every second of the roller coaster ride that is Young Wild and Polished!!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-19783551276266175412013-11-25T00:17:00.002-08:002013-11-25T00:17:23.046-08:00Everything but the Kitchen Sink Nail Art...Hello my kittens, can you believe 2 posts in 2 days....am I running a fever or what?? Nope, just addicted to my new laptop...I swear I could post 10 blogs a day just so I could play on Maxine (yes she has a name....address her correctly or face the consequences)!<br />
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For some reason I find myself reserving my blog for nail art and my YouTube channel seems to be mostly about makeup (with a bit of polish thrown in). This is just how my pin sized brain works....I really need to merge the 2....can I make a New Year's resolution in November? Tomorrow's video is going to be my November favorites so I think it would be the perfect time to get these 2 working together....stay tuned to see me try to get my shit together!<br />
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Alright, enough talky talky, let's get to the naily naily...oh Lord that was cheese ball even for me!<br />
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So this is what happens when I can't make up my mind about nail art....<br />
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A little kitchen sink mani for my friends....if you aren't familiar with the term, allow me to explain! A kitchen sink mani is basically a name I came up with for nail art that includes everything but the dang kitchen sink. It's my most favorite kind of nail art to do....for one, I can never make up my mind, and two, I love the chaos that is a KSM.<br />
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For this lovely lady we have some stripes done with (of course) striping tape, a little splatter, glitter and dots, because every good KSM includes dots!!<br />
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On my index finger, I started with a base of <i>Essie Blanc</i>, topped that with Seche Vite and once it was dry, I laid down striping tape and finished off with <i>Nails Inc. Black Taxi</i>. I will link my striping tape tutorial at the end for those of you interested.<br />
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My ring finger is a splatter mani, the easiest type of nail art to do! I used <i>Nails Inc. Baker St, Essie Mojito Madness and Nails Inc. Black Taxi. </i><br />
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On my thumb I dotted some hella large dots on a black base using <i>Sinful Colors Sail la Vie. </i><br />
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<i>OPI Crown Me Already </i>on my pinky and <i>Essie She's Pampered </i>on my middle finger complete this chaotic little sugar bomb.<br />
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What do you guys think about KSM? Do you love em as much as I do? If you guys try this design please tag me on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/yngwildnpolshed">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.instagram.com/youngwildandpolished">Instagram</a> using the hashtag #youngwildandpolished (as always).<br />
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Love you guys....hope you're all having a mama slapping good day! Punch a baby for me....just for good measure! We gotta keep those crying infants in check yo!<br />
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Happy Polishing my YWPeeps!!<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/e0Aq7Jxqutg" width="420"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-71697992075940368232013-11-23T19:12:00.000-08:002013-11-23T19:12:50.260-08:00Nail Art...and a Life Update!No I have not died, I know you all probably think I fell off the face of the Earth but alas I am alive and well. To be honest, I have been so overwhelmed with my quickly growing YouTube channel that a few things have taken a back seat. Sadly my blog was one of those things!<br />
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My Macbook was also on it's last leg and finally died last week. I am now the proud mother of a Macbook Pro and I couldn't be happier. Now that I have a functioning computer, blogging will be much easier for me! As most of you know, I am obsessed with Instagram....so the best way to keep in touch with me and up to date on my nail art is to follow me over there! It's the same everywhere....YoungWildandPolished! I am going to try to be a better blogger. I'd really like to do posts that coincide with my videos and Instagram posts....hopefully I can get my shizz together and stop neglecting all of you love bugs! I promise it is nothing personal!<br />
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And lastly....I do plan to do a major overhaul on this blog. I swear I haven't updated for years! So look for that in the upcoming month or so!<br />
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Ok, enough about me and my sucky no blogging ways....let's get into the nail art!!<br />
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Tonight I have 2 super simple nail designs to share with you all. I have done nail art every single day this week. I think I was feeling sorry for myself since I couldn't film or do any "YouTubing" so I tried to make up for it with tons of nail art!<br />
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What are this? A water marble?? Yes my friends! I finally got my act together and took it back to the nail art that started this whole nail polish love affair! I don't know why but I really got out of doing water marbling. I must say I am a bit rusty but I really love how this turned out!<br />
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I used <i>Essie Glamour Purse </i>which is a goooooorgeous brown shade with a formula worthy of slapping a sleeping infant. I also mixed in a little <i>Navigate Her </i>also by my beloved Essie. These 2 beauties on a base of basic white polish is enough to make me get out the sledgehammer and put bitches to sleep! I know, I know....violence all the time, I just can't control myself!<br />
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I threw some dots on my pinky and called it a day!<br />
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Splatter time y'all!<br />
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Ok first of all, can we talk about these colors? Since I've been MIA from blogging, I have fallen in love with a few select polishes and these 2 vampy shades are at the front of the mama slappin line! I'm talking to you <i>Malbec </i>and <i>Loden Green</i>! They are both from Sally Hansen and let me tell you what....they are amaze balls!! Loden Green is a dirty camo green that teeters on that line between "ew that's ugly" and "oh my God I think I died and went to polish heaven"! The formula is really nice, totes opaque in 2 coats. Malbec is also pretty perfect! Deep, vampy but not so dark that it looks black....my ideal fall shade!<br />
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For the splatter, I started with a base of <i>Maybelline Canary Cool</i>, a yellow based cream polish that makes me want to throw myself from a second story window! Then I grabbed my coffee stirrer straw and got down to bid-nass.....if you need some help with the whole splatter thing, I will link my tutorial below. It's so easy and pretty much goof proof! The messier the splatter, the cooler the nails look!<br />
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If you guys are interested in either of these Sally Hansen shades, they are currently on clearance at Target. I suggest picking them up now because they are limited edition *shudder*. Why is it that they make all the really good polishes and make up LI? I swear companies get satisfaction out of watching us drive 500 miles from our homes just to buy a bottle of limited edition polish.<br />
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Ok my muffins, that is all for today. Again I am sorry for neglecting this little blog but I am going to do my best to stay on top of things and be a better "beauty guru". I love you all and don't ever want you to feel that I am putting you guys on the back burner. My plate is full and I'm doing my best to give everyone a piece of the YWP pie. Yes I said YWP pie....<br />
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Happy Polishing my friends!!<br />
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WARNING....this is an old ass tutorial....but it gets the job done....don't judge me :)<br />
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The reason for this 2 am blogging fest is a polish...of course! I purchased this polish today and I am head over mother lovin heels for it!<br />
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Feast your eyeballs on this beauty...<br />
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This, my friends, is <i>Sally Hansen Loden Green </i>and it is my newest obsession! I'm referring to the poopy green color by the way. I guess it's more of an army green but for some reason all I can think of is a diaper when I look at it. And I'm ok with that!<br />
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Seriously though, this color is gorgeous...it's perfect for this time of year and has a kick ass formula to boot! 2 coats and a little <i>Seche Vite </i>and I was golden. I added a little splatter on my ring finger using <i>Essie Licorice </i>and<i> Essie Blanc, </i>along with the camo queen. My middle finger is <i>Nails Inc Noho</i>, a textured black that adds just the right amount of edge to this mani.<br />
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Loden Green is from Sally Hansen's new fall line. I must say I was not too impressed with the collection until I met this little gem. I will certainly be doing lots of vampy mani's with this beauty all season long!<br />
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Have you tried any colors from this line? Did I miss any winners? Fill me in yo!<br />
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Here's a splatter tutorial if you're interested in this nail art....it's an older one...try not to laugh!<br />
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Happy Polishing my friends!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-56070995944530405492013-09-11T17:46:00.001-07:002013-09-11T17:46:28.286-07:00THE BALM also known as THE BOMB!Hi loves, today I have a little makeup to share with you!<br />
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I finally got around to trying out some products from The Balm, a highend brand that for some reason, I have never had the opportunity to try out....until now!<br />
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This is going to be a brief over view of all of the lovely little goodies I purchased. I do have an entire video that goes along with this post which I will link below. You'll be able to see me use the products and of course, ramble my ass off as I always do!<br />
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By the way....The Balm and many other awesome makeup brands are now being carried at Kohl's. So all of you US kiddo's, get your buns in your car and get to shopping! Lorac, Pur Minerals, Borghese....the list goes on and on. Thank you Kohl's for making my dreams come true!! (of course I purchased these products on line directly from <a href="http://thebalm.com/">The Balm</a> and THEN Kohl's decided to stock everything....my luck!). And no, I'm not being paid for mentioning Kohl's....I just have a shopping problem....Hi my name is Nicole and I'm a shopaholic.<br />
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First up let's talk eyes!<br />
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I have 2 awesome palettes to show you, I still can't decide which one I like better! Luckily I don't have to choose....<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">The palette that I decided to play with in my video is </span><i style="text-align: center;">The Balm Jovi Palette</i><span style="text-align: center;"> which is so fun...packaging is adorbs and the shadows are buttery and super pigmented!</span><br />
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I love how they include a luminizer, a blush and 2 convertible cheek and lip shades. although when I used one of the lip/cheekers, I didn't get much of anything on ma lips!</div>
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Next up is the perfect little palette for fall! I'd like you all to....<i>Meet Matt(e) Nude.</i>...<br />
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Aaagghh, I love this palette! The soft smokey shades are perfect for fall! I have swatched and played around with it a bit and let me tell you what....I cannot be held accountable for the violence that may come....it's out of my control! I am planning on doing an eye look with this beauty on my channel, so stay tuned for that!</div>
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<i>Hot Mama </i>is gonna make me feel like a hot mama when I wear it! I love the subtle shimmer that it has, could we double this as a highlighter? I vote yes!</div>
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The only translucent powder of the bunch, sadly I wasn't too thrilled with this product. I've heard lots of people rave about it, but my dry skin just didn't mesh with the powder....but don't be deterred from trying it....my lizard skin just likes to be a little bit of a diva sometimes!</div>
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Next we have my most favorite type of makeup....an illuminator! <i>Mary Lou-manizer </i>is crazy stupid pigmented and goooo-geous!!</div>
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It doesn't look like much in the pan, but I can assure this little lady is amazing at drawing out those cheekbones and making you look like you just got home from the Caribbean with that perfect healthy glow. Catch me I'm falling!!</div>
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<i>Time Balm concealer </i>is one of the best, if not the best concealer around! This product is creamy, covers dark circles and blemishes completely and stays put all dang day! There was not one ounce of cakiness on my face, which never happens, especially on my under eye area! I can easily see this becoming holy grail for me! If you only want to try one of these babies, I highly recommend this little lady!! </div>
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I did manage to get some nail art done recently....for some reason, I've been back into my flowers! I've done 2 back to back manicures with those cute little guys! I go in phases with this design....some days I love it, other days I feel like it's blahhh....<br />
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I never was one for red nails but lately they have been a slight obsession of mine! This combination made me want to punch a baby, but I resisted and instead decked my hubs...jk, I only slapped him and it was very light, everyone settle down!<br />
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I used <i>OPI Dutch Tulips </i>and <i>Nails Inc. Porchester Square </i>for this flowery number. Funny how a flower manicure reminds me of fall....it must be something about the darker colors.<br />
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Dutch Tulips is a gorgeous poppy red color, with a kick ass formula! OPI pretty much does everything right, I don't know that I have any OPI polishes that aren't really nice?! And Porchester Square is another polish that makes me want to go all Miley Cyrus on peeps. (No I don't want to twerk and hang my tongue out of my mouth like a mental patient, I just want to get a little bit crazy....good polish does that to me!) The formula is good and the color is a really nice mix between tan and grey....it's a great transition color for, yep you guessed it, fall, which I am dreading by the way. Can't it just be summer forever?<br />
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Yep, the same flowers but with a summery twist. I love a good aqua/coral mix, and this perddy girl had me getting out the boxing gloves!<br />
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I used <i>Color Club Blue-Ming </i>and <i>Sally Hansen Coral Reef</i>. Sadly I couldn't get Coral Reef to photograph true to color....she is not this dark in real life, maybe she's hiding from the cops or something, I don't know but she definitely was wearing a disguise in this pic! I let it slide because the formula is incredible! Smooth, buttery and perfectly opaque in 2 coats!<br />
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Too bad I can't say the same thing about little miss Blue-Ming. She battled me every step of the way, as she always does! But the color is so gorgeous and bright, that I let it slide! I used 3 coats for the above pic, 3 uneven spotty coats that did kind of even out once I slapped on a little magical <i>Seche Vite. </i>(Coral Reef only required 2).<br />
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I have to include this next pic, simply for the cute factor! My daughter Emma who just turned 12, finally stopped biting her nails....so this was her first official YWP mani! She was thrilled with it, and I promised her I would share it with all of my friends!<br />
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I used <i>Wet n Wild Teal Slowly and See </i>which I talk about in my most recent favorites video which I will link below. The formula is awesome, and the color....well...look at it, it's gorg! I also used <i>Essie Blanc </i>and <i>Essie Licorice </i>for the nail art! I topped everything with <i>INM Northern Lights</i>, which explains the pretty sparkle going on!<br />
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I am so proud of my little bean for breaking her nail biting habit....I'm sure this will not be the last time you see her cute little nails! She's becoming quite the nail freak, I don't know where she gets that from?!<br />
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Are you guys ready for fall? Or are you stuck in the middle like me? I'm ready for the dark, vampy colors that go with the colder weather, but I don't want the dark, sad nights that come along with it! And Christmas....psssh don't even get me started!<br />
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If you little muffins try out this flowery nail art, please tag me on Instagram! I love to see your recreations! (youngwildandpolished is the name, polish is the game)<br />
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The 2 mani's I'm going to share started with one little polish that cost me a whopping dollar! I fell in love with the baby from the second I saw it sitting in Kmart all alone, just waiting to be taken home and loved.<br />
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It's so gorgeous, I just want to slap a newborn! This, my friends, is <i>Wet n Wild Teal Slowly and See</i>.... possibly the best bright blue polish I own....did I mention this cost as much as a Mcdonald's Double Cheeseburger? </div>
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The color is divine, I suddenly have the urge to pack up my super uncool tankini and head to the Caribbean! But....the formula is also perfect! Opaque in 2 coats, no streaking, no patchiness, just smooth buttery goodness!</div>
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This little lady is limited edition so get your pants on and get rollin. The Wet n Wild Pop Art Collection won't be around forever....you can bet the farm I'm stock piling this beauty!</div>
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This little vixen inspired 2 fun manicures....</div>
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It's been awhile since I've done a kitchen sink mani...everything but the kitchen sink...and I certainly satisfied my urge with this design!</div>
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My index and middle finger are just 2 different designs I made while playing around with the striping tape. Both had the pleasure of wearing Teal Slowly and See...on my index finger I started with a base of <i>Sally Hansen Mint Sorbet </i>and on my middle finger the base was <i>Essie Blanc. </i>My ring finger is a gradient of TSAS and Mint Sorbet. I topped it off with <i>INM Northern Lights, </i>a really pretty and subtle glitter topper. </div>
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My pinky finger is one of my favorite silver glitters, <i>OPI Crown Me Already, </i>a beautiful micro glitter with larger glittery pieces throughout. The formula is awesome, 2 coats and she's totes opaque...and oh so mama slappin shimmery! </div>
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Yep there's that blue beauty again!! And I had to add a little sass to it, you know me! Although this polish is so gorgeous, I'm just fine with wearing it alone!</div>
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On my middle finger, I layered on 2 coats of <i>China Glaze Some Like It Haute, </i>a beautiful black based glitter polish with silver flecks scattered all about. I forgot how gorgeous this was...so glad I dusted her off and gave her some work! My ring finger is what I refer to as a "dry marble". It's extremely easy to do...simply put on your base color...a bit thicker than you normally would (black in this case) then immediately put droplets of another color (Teal Slowly) on your nail and swirl with a toothpick. It really is a simple design to do, the main part is getting the droplets blended while your base color is still nice and wet.</div>
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This is one of those designs that even if you mess up a bit, it still looks super cool....the dry marble is so forgiving!!</div>
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I've definitely found my polish obsession of the month! I could wear this polish everyday and be perfectly content (at least for a week or two, come on...this nail whore can only take so much)!!</div>
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Friday Favorites....if you haven't heard about this little segment I started, it's basically where I talk about loves and hates of the week (hate is a strong word, let's say dislikes)....<br />
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My loves this week are serious loves, possibly even a holy grail product in the mix....and the misses...oh geez, I really really disliked these puppies!<br />
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Maybe I'm a nut....wait, I think we figured that out in post #1....either way, I'm in lurve with a color and I must share with my friends....<br />
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I actually did 2 manicures with this baby this week....<br />
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Mmmhhmmm, momma smacking at it's finest! The beauty I'm speaking of is <i>Color Club Blue-Ming</i>, a gorgeous bright mint green color. I've owned this little lady for over a year and decided to dust it off and finally give it some love. And oh baby, am I glad I did! The formula is pretty good, a bit streaky but evens out nicely on it's own. Topped with Seche Vite, this baby is perfect!</div>
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The nail art I did with this was my same ol' "Diamond Nail". I used <i>Sation Tardy Tart </i>which just happens to be my favorite polish of 2012. The most perfect purple evaa!!</div>
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Since I'm totally obsessed with Blue-Ming, I decided to slap that puppy on my nails again and add some nail art (yawn) of course!<br />
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I love these colors together, definitely one of my favorite combinations! It's been awhile since I've done my trademark flowers so I decided to go all out and put those petals on all my digits. The only thing I need now is a Pina Colada and a supermodel's body to put into this bikini that's gathering dust in my top drawer.<br />
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The flowers were done with <i>Essie Orange It's Obvious...</i><br />
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And again...if you want to know how I do these perky little flowers....well there's an app for that too...err, I mean, here's a tutorial...<br />
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It's an older one....it's a bit blurry, low quality and I sound like a robot....wait, why am I attaching this?!!<br />
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Happy Polishing!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-42029068396118477322013-08-10T17:00:00.000-07:002013-08-10T17:00:10.043-07:00Pond's Luminous Finish BB Cream....worth your while?!Hi kiddos, so keeping on the makeup trend, I've decided to show off a little gem I found recently at the drugstore! I did a video on this beaut a few days ago, and ever since then can't seem to get her off my mind, or my face!<br />
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BB creams are a dime a dozen, they're everywhere, but the majority of them, at least the one's I've come across, tend to be greasy, coverage shy and not worth the money. But....I think I've finally found a winner....AND the best part....she's from the drugstore, which means you don't have to take out a second mortgage to afford her!<br />
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The little lady in the center of the above picture, yep, the one wearing the cute little pink packaging....is my new friend <i>Pond's Luminous Finish BB Cream</i>. We have quickly become besties and I'll tell you why....<br />
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Going on, this diva isn't the least bit greasy, AT ALL! She seems to think she's actually a tinted moisturizer but with the coverage of a light foundation. A bit confused but I'll let her slide. I managed some amazing coverage that lasted a good 5-6 hours which isn't bad for a BB cream! My skin actually looked quite flawless, I didn't even need to whip out the concealer, and that my friend's is a feat in and of itself!<br />
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The best part for me was the consistency of the product. Creamy, smooth, with the slightest scent of clean soapy goodness. Finally someone has managed to make a BB cream worth my while!<br />
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The one thing I did notice was that the finish was natural at best, possibly even demi-matte. I loved it, but it certainly was not luminous as the name suggests. I did set this with a dusting of powder, but even before that, the finish was a bit matte. Either way I was looking for a mama to slap....lock your doors ladies!<br />
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So for my first official makeup post, I thought I'd take it easy and ease my way in. So today my loves, you get to see the makeup I've been loving and wearing quite a bit as of late.<br />
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I do quite adore this foundation especially for summer! Although this shade is a bit too light for me (#sunbathingproblems) I still find a way to make it work and trust me, it is worth it! Easy to blend, lasts all dang day and above all it gives me the dewy healthy look I love in a foundation! The one thing I will say is shade selection is hard with this line. They're either too yellow or too pink. But if you can find a shade to suit you, this foundation will be your new best friend, especially if you're a lizard like me!</div>
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This puppy is a momma smacker in a tube. I ADORE THIS STUFF!! Hands down, the best eyelid primer I have ever used. It's the only thing that keeps my oily eyelids at bay. I have tried tons and I mean tons of primers and this is the only one that holds my shadow for up to 14 hours like a boss! The original and the brightening are both amazing....take your pick!</div>
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This is a long time love of mine and for a very good reason! The thin precision point tip is awesome for getting in there and really shaping your brows. Filling in my brows is the only part of my routine that I despise. I know, I know, they're not supposed to be twins, but my furry friends are not even sisters....more like distant 3rd cousins. But this magical pencil helps to keep me sane and make my brows look somewhat normal. Lasts all day, doesn't smudge and keeps me from hitting up the Jack Daniels out of pure frustration!</div>
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A newbie to my arsenal of concealers, this little lady is hard working and long lasting without turning me into a cakey mess. This baby is blendable, but a bit thick at the same time (in a good "cover up those 3 hours of sleep' kind of way). Pop a little setting powder on top and this momma smacker will take you through the day. She'll even be around if you decide to hit up the club and shake your money maker into the wee hours of the mornin.....which explains why we need a kick ass concealer in the first place!</div>
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These shadows are crazy pigmented and blend beautifully, especially for a shadow noob like myself. Countless combinations and finishes to choose from whether you want matte, shimmer or a little bit of both. (Women are indecisive, we need options here people). I find myself grabbing for this palette almost on the daily. It's fool proof and gorgeous, which is what this clumsy "I'd rather be painting my nails" girl needs!</div>
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I love a good lengthening mascara, and Doll Lashes has been my latest obsession. The christmas tree looking wand pumps up your lashes and makes them look fake....this is the only time fake is a good thing! 2 coats and you're on your way with flirty, long "look at me dammit" lashes!</div>
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Ok first can we please talk about the smell of this baby? It's safe to say that I'm craving a Snickers every time I wear this bronzer! It smells exactly like chocolate.....fresh, just made chocolate. Totally matte, easy to just slap on, or if your feeling randy, contour the hell out of your face and make the cheekbones that you were meant to have! Perfect for lazy weekends when you just want a hint of color, and equally as perfect on those night's out when you want to channel your inner drag queen! And did I mention she smells like freaking chocolate?!?</div>
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Yes that is really the name of this gorgeous blush. Someone at Nars was feeling a little froggy when naming day came around. If you can get past the awkward moment when someone asks you what blush you're wearing and you have to squeak out "Oh this, this is just Deep Throat", I promise you the color is well worth it! I love this blush for one reason....she's easy like sunday mornin! You don't even need a mirror, just slap a little on your apples and be on your merry way! She's pigmented, long lasting and gives just the tiniest bit of shimmer. If Nars Orgasm is too much for you, Deep Throat will be just right....that looks even worse typed out than it did in my head....</div>
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If you've been searching for the perfect highlighter, look no further. I have found it for you! Anything with the name "Stila" and "Kitten" on it is bomb and this beauty is no different. Whether you want a gold highlight or my preferred weapon, pinky perfect shimmer, this adorable little compact has it. You can dust just a tiny bit on for that healthy glow or go all Dancing with the Stars, the choice is yours. Either way, Kitten will give you whatever look you are searching for and the best part....the glow will last all day so you can samba your way into the night...</div>
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Hope you guys enjoyed my first big girl makeup post! Let me know if you try any of the products out or.....recommend some new one's for me to play with? I mean come on, a girl can never have too much makeup!</div>
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Happy....oh geez...ummm...happy makeup applying? ;)</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-63970720848599835032013-07-31T22:02:00.002-07:002013-07-31T22:02:33.467-07:00Pastel Dotticure.....and a blog update!Have I mentioned that I hate technology? Our internet has been out for um, about 10 days and I'm going quite insane! Luckily I can set up a hotspot (foxy brown reference anyone? Am I alone in this?) but it sucks up all my data....that's alright though, it's worth it for you all!<br />
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Anywhoo's, I've missed you guys! But I'm here now, so less talky and more naily naily!<br />
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I did this little dotticure a few days ago, and absolutely looooved how it turned out! Check it out and tell me what you guys think!<br />
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Mmmmmm hmmmmm, pertty right? I used <b>Julie G Gelato</b>, <b>Essie Tart Deco </b>and <b>Essie East Hampton Cottage </b>(ring finger base). I love how the colors just work so well together!</div>
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You guys already know how I feel about Essie so I won't even go there! Perfection as usual, although I must say, East Hampton Cottage is really sheer. I had to do 4 coats to get it just right, but it was worth it! So pearly and gorgeous!</div>
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If you're looking for a tutorial on the nail art, you've come to the right place! Do I or do I not sound like a car salesman? <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbmXzawV72o">Click it, click it right now!</a> </div>
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Hope you guys enjoyed my little pastel princess! My next post will be all about the new Milani line that is out (which I lurve) and then after that I am dipping my blogging toes into some makeup fun! I said before I wanted to venture into actual "beauty" blogging and not just nails, and the time has come to finally get it going! It only makes sense, if you guys watch me on Youtube you know that I love makeup just as much as polish. Hi I'm Nicole and I'm addicted to all things girly! </div>
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I've been doing lots of mani's with striping tape lately. I dig it....and I can't seem to get enough of it. These 2 little numbers I'm sharing today are pretty mama smacking fun, if you ask me! (yes I'm partial, deal with it ;)<br />
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Behind Door #1 we have....<br />
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I really do like this one...it's a bit different from what I normally do, I really went to town with the striping tape but I'm happy with how it turned out!<br />
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I used <b>Essie Cascade Cool </b>for my base color. I put my striping tape down and finished off with one coat of <b>Essie Raspberry</b>. On my ring finger I went with a polish I haven't used in a loooong time, <b>Essie Beyond Cozy</b>. I wanted to use shades I don't normally use, and I don't think I've laid a hand on any of these lovelies in quite the long time! Seche Vite topped everything off as usual!<br />
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After I got done smacking a newborn, I decided to ride the striping tape train right into the station and keep this shizz going....<br />
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I looooove these 2 colors together!! <b>Essie Demure Vix </b>and <b>Essie Island Hopping </b>go together like peanut butter and jelly, rice and beans, strawberries and cream....shall I go on? Dang it, now I'm hungry!</div>
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Demure Vix is the lighter of the 2 shades, a bit of a pearlized pale pink if you will. I remember this being one of my first Essie "loves". This shade looks amazing on it's own, so classy while still being super young and fun. (oh wow, I thought we were talking about me for a second and not the polish!!) </div>
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Island Hopping is an older Essie that I picked up in the discount bin at Marshall's. If you ever see this polish out and about, snatch her up! The formula is awesome and I really love the unique shade!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-23144255340028674832013-07-11T22:04:00.001-07:002013-07-11T22:04:55.926-07:00So a Jelly and a Cream Walk into a Bar......Essie Bouncer It's MeHey loves, everyone ready for the weekend? I know I am! I'm going to a winery with my mama tomorrow so I'm excited for a grown up beverage and some QT with the mom dukes! Any exciting plans for any of you lovelies?<br />
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So when I sat down tonight to do ma nails, I knew what color I wanted to use but I didn't know what kind of nail art I wanted to add. I settled on a simple little dotticure and I think it turned out pretty (mama smackin) well! You be the judge....<br />
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First off, can we please take a minute for this amazingly gorgeous color. Ok now that we got that out of the way....can someone please punch me in the face? I can't take it, it's too pretty. Must...get...violent. Someone bring me a baby to slap around.<br />
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<b>Essie Bouncer It's Me </b>is the name of this little beauty and let me tell you what....everytime I wear her, I love the color more and more. The formula is kind of a mix between a jelly and a cream (a crelly) and I absolutely love it. She does require 3 pretty decent coats which usually I would say....ain't nobody got time fo that BUT with this gorgeous girl I really don't mind. The formula is quite nice, a typical crelly....sheer at first but builds up nicely to perfect squishy jelly filled heaven.<br />
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The ring finger is a typical YWP dotticure. I did the ol' 5 dot flowers in <b>Essie Blanc </b>then popped a dot in the center with <b>Lime Crime Crema de Limon</b>. Seche Vite topped off the whole shebang. <br />
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I didn't want to take away from the incredible color so I kept it short and sweet. Sometimes less is more, especially with a sexy little number like Bouncer. Honestly I could wear this on it's own and be perfectly content.<br />
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If you're looking for a little help with the "dot flowers", I have a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKn-HtPdFiE">YouTube tutorial</a> if you're interested. It's quite old and one of my first videos (enjoy a laugh on me) but the premise is still the same. I do plan on getting an updated one up soon! <br />
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Hope you kittens have a super spectacular Friday....and by spectacular I mean mama smacking and polish hoarding for everyone! Don't let me down now my friends!<br />
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Happy Polishing dolls!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-48901652115280505552013-07-10T13:26:00.000-07:002013-07-10T13:26:34.539-07:00Battle of the Beauties....Essie VS LorealHi love bugs, hope you're all having a (mama) smashing day! I'm finally starting to feel back to my old crazy self again. Summer colds just kick your butt don't they? Hopefully I'm free and clear til winter now (yuck there's that word again, winter) *shiver*<br />
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So I don't have any nail art for you little bears today but I do have something a bit new....I've noticed a lot of polishes lately that are so similar (something we, in the beauty world refer to as dupes) and I want to share with you all which ones are worth the money and which one's should be left in the dust. So "Battle of the Beauties" will be a reoccurring theme when I find 2 lovelies that require head to head (or brush to brush) battle! I knew these 2 ladies would be my first victims....they are insanely similar yet so very far apart!! <br />
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In the east corner, wearing the peach trunks....ok ok, I won't do it, but I am so tempted to! <br />
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This is the <b>Loreal Macaroon Me Madly</b>. She's a newcomer to the blog but her competitor has been here before....do you know who I'm talking about yet? My old friend <b>Essie Van D'Go</b>, anyone else with me on this? I just featured her on the blog not too long ago. Let's have a peeky poo at Vandy (as I like to call her) and see what the dilly is.<br />
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Come On!!! Could they not be twinsies? Color is pretty much spot on! The Loreal polish is a teensy weensy bit lighter but it's ever so slight!<br />
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Here they are side by side, you be the judge! <br />
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The formula on Essie Van D'Go is 100 times, 1000 times, a gagillion times better! She is opaque in 2 coats, where little Miss Macaroon required 4. Ain't nobody got time for 4 coats! Both colors are indeed stunning but the work I had to put into Macaroon me Madly to get this outcome was no joke! She was a bit streaky and seriously bitchy. (if a polish can be bitchy, this one certainly was!!)<br />
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Vandy is definitely the winner of this battle royale! She is so opaque, wears amazingly well, and isn't the least bit bitchy! She doesn't feel the need to streak or get super high maintenance and require more than 2 coats....ever! I know I'm usually partial to Essie but I stayed neutral for this one. The formula on Macaroon was just so mediocre (at best) that it wasn't even hard to choose.<br />
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There you have it kids, if you were lemming either of these 2 beauties, there is no question in my mind which one you should take home with you! Leave Ms. Macaroon at the store....at least she'll be able to boss the other polishes around and release some of that built up diva behavior!<br />
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And by the way, let me just say that I am in no way sponsored by Essie. Someone asked me that once since I use them and rave about them so often. I wish I was (hey Essie, hook a sister up) but I'm just a nail freak who happens to love her Essie's.<br />
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Do you have any polishes you'd like to see go head to head? Let me know in the comments, I'm sure I have them somewhere in this massive heap of heaven that I call my polish stash!<br />
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Happy Polishing my loves!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-7484702758481515142013-07-10T12:46:00.000-07:002013-07-10T12:46:06.567-07:00Essie Watermelon Nail Art.....Kinda Sorta?!Hi kiddos, I'm sorry I've been MIA for a few days, I have been sick as a dog! I finally went to the dr and (just as I suspected) I have strep throat and a really killer cold. So I've been resting and trying to get better. My poor nails have been bare for 2 days....I couldn't take it any longer so I composed myself and got crackin, bunny slippers, robe and all!<br />
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The nail art I did kind of turned out a bit like watermelon nails, even though that wasn't what I had in mind...<br />
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Watermelon-licious? I didn't even realize it until a few of you on Instagram commented. This is probably one of my favorite mani's I've done in 2013! I just love how the pink polka dotted nails resemble ladybugs but also remind me of watermelon.....either way it's something summery! And I think the green plays really well with the pink...ohhhh I just really like it all! Not to toot my own horn or anything (toot) but I do think this turned out pretty derrrn cute!<br />
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I used all <b>Essie's</b>. You're shocked you say? Wake up and smell the crazy, I'm addicted to Essie polish and ain't nothin gon' change that, ya hear? They just work so well together and are perfect for doing nail art! <br />
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The beautiful bright green shade is <b>The More the Merrier</b>, the fun pink is <b>Bottle Service </b>and the black shade is my go to <b>Licorice</b>. Can I just quickly say that the formula on The More the Merrier is insanely perfect. Smooth, opaque in 2 coats and so bright and summer-ific (yes it's a word...it is...you can trust me). I will most definitely be using this hot little lady a LOT this season!!<br />
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For the polka dot nails, I used a small dotting tool and just went to town. (excuse me, Dot used a small dotting tool and went to town). Such a diva, I swear!<br />
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For the middle finger, I painted the entire nail black and topped it with Seche Vite. After about 10 minutes, I put 1 piece of striping tape down the center of my nail diagonally and added 1 coat of The More the Merrier to the top half of my nail. I immediately removed the striping tape, topped with more Seche Vite and Voila!<br />
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Ms. Pinky (get it Ms. Pinky like Ms. Piggy, not funny...sheesh... tough crowd) is probably my favorite nail of the bunch. After I put down a base of The More the Merrier and Seche Vite, I added striping tape in diagonal stripes, added a decent coat of Licorice and removed the tape. Seche Vite topped everything off as usual!<br />
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I am so into summer nails! I am dreading summer just flying by and before you know it, I will be doing Christmas nails. I am going to enjoy every mama slapping second of neons, bright pinks and yes watermelon nails! <br />
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Oh and if you haven't slapped someone around you yet....what the flip are you waiting for? Get to beating and make mama proud! (just don't come after me with that fist). Dang heathens!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-62424152529125002822013-07-05T17:00:00.000-07:002013-07-05T17:00:20.096-07:00Elle Polish and a Mish Mash of Nail Art!Hi kittens, hope you're all having a fantabulous day! I'm getting ready to film a haul video (with a little surprise ending) and clean my house. Very very exciting I know! The life of a beauty blogger/Youtuber....<br />
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So I got a few new polishes at Kohl's the other day. They recently started carrying the <b>Elle </b>line of polishes and I must say, I am highly impressed! I have about 6 of them and the formula on them all is quite amazing, not to mention some really beautiful color selections!<br />
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I knew I wanted to do something red, white and blue for Independence Day. I love the holiday, we always grill out and have friends over. I also make my kids wear red, white and blue, usually in a matchy matchy sort of way and they get super annoyed but who's the boss here? Big Momma that's who! <br />
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These are the nail's I sported for the 4th, and I must say, they got loads of attention from friends and family. I almost had to pull out the striping tape at one point, my niece was so enamored with my nails, she insisted I hook her up. Luckily I distracted her with a hot dog and a sparkler.....<br />
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Pretty patriotic eh? I did this color combo specifically for the 4th, but I actually would rock this on a daily basis, Independence Day or not. I love how it resembles fireworks, which is exactly what my little pinhead had in mind!<br />
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I used <b>Essie Snap Happy</b> as a base on all of my fingers except for my ring finger. I applied 2 coats then topped them all with <b>Seche Vite</b>. On my middle finger I slapped a little <b>Essie Stroke of Brilliance </b>on and called it a day. For my index and pinky I pulled out the striping tape and got down to bidnass! I arranged them to look like fireworks then put 1 coat of <b>Nails Inc Baker St. </b>on top. I carefully removed the tape and topped those beauties with Seche Vite.<br />
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My ring finger is the same ol' dotticure I seem to do quite a bit. I just think it adds such a fun vibe to any mani ANDDD it's super easy. Different sized dots all over the nail....what could be simpler? There is a tutorial on my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/youngwildandpolished">YouTube channel</a> if you need a little bit of help!<br />
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And if you're ever curious about my thumb, which for some unknown reason, I failed to photograph (camera shy finger, what can I say), I usually "style" her the same as my ring finger. That seems to be the norm for most of my manicures. I will try to do better and include that little lady in future snapshots!<br />
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What did you guys do for the 4th of July? Did you wear a festive mani? Any mama smackin' take place? (it usually happens on holidays, don't be ashamed)<br />
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Happy Polishing my friends!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-88177204173000189042013-07-02T22:22:00.001-07:002013-07-02T22:22:26.495-07:00Essie Van D'Go and a Sassy Camera Shy Neon!Hi guys!! *waves furiously* I have been sleeping like crap lately and I feel like my entire "routine" is a bit willy nilly, if you know what I mean. One little hiccup and the whole day goes to hell in a hand basket.<br />
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Anywhoo, I did a few swatches for you lovely people.....it's been a while since I've sat down and just tried a color without going balls to the wall with nail art. *gasp* No nail art?! Nope, not tonight, but don't fret my pets, I have a super fun 4th of July post coming up in the next day or so with lots of nail art madness!<br />
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The first act of the night is <b>Essie Van D'Go</b>:<br />
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Suddenly I feel like beating a baby....is that wrong of me?<br />
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This little gem is a classic! This was one of my first ever Essie polishes. I wore this before I was nail polish obsessed! Yes, there was a time I walked this earth and didn't think about polish 23 out of 24 hours of the day. It was a sad sad time and we won't talk about it. :)<br />
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This polish reminds me a lot of one of my all times faves, Essie Fiji but it's a bit more on the peachy side of the rainbow. She is totes opaque (yes I said totes, shoot me) in 2 coats and the formula is great. Most milky pinks tend to be streaky and a real pain in the arse but not this little lady! I had no issues with streaking (she kept her clothes on the whole time) or those dreaded "bald" spots. Definitely will be seeing this beauty in my July favorites!<br />
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Next up is a gorgeous polish that is a bit camera shy and none too photogenic, <b>China Glaze I'm with the Lifeguard</b>:<br />
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This typical neon pageant queen took one look at my camera and gave it the middle finger! She was not interested in smiling or posing. I even tried dancing a stuffed animal above the lens while saying, "lifeguard look at mommy, come on, look at mommy". Yeah no luck.... she called me a bitch and told me to take a hike. Ungrateful little heifer.<br />
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The formula on this little shy girl was typical of neon polish....sheer but easily buildable. I used 3 coats for the above picture. Other than that the formula was great! Easy peasy lemon squeezey! This is a beautiful color to wear on toes with a little bit of a tan....I can already feel my hand tingling with mama smacking excitement!</div>
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What are you guys loving for summer? Do you lean more toward girly pinks or "in your face" neons? I can't choose, you guys know I love em all! If it's in a glass bottle and has a little brush, I will put it on one of my ten appendages!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-18249274764332090562013-06-30T22:11:00.001-07:002013-06-30T22:11:20.969-07:00Illamasqua Heaven....and the clouds to go with it!Hi babes, did everyone have a nice weekend? I cleaned and sat poolside for a bit. Uneventful but that's sometimes a good thing right? I am ready to get back to filming and a face of makeup tomorrow! 2 days without makeup is way too long for me....does that sound silly? Doing my makeup in the morning has become sort of a ritual of sorts for me. I miss it when I don't get to do it....such a girl!<br />
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On a brighter note, Dexter starts tonight!!! Are any of you as obsessed as I am with that show?? I won't go on and on but I will say that I will cry buckets when it is over for good! Buckets I tell you!!<br />
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I got bored at the pool (no offense mom, you were playing with my kids at the time) so I picked all of my polish off. Nothing I hate more than chipped picked off polish so I ran right home and got these biatches in order. I was a bit stumped on what to do so I pulled out the ol' Illamasquas and got down to bidness!<br />
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Whaddya think? I almost did a gradient, then a dotticure but I settled on clouds. I must say I love these colors together! I do feel myself getting into a bit of a "routine" with my nail art. I need to expand my horizons, any ideas for me? New things to try out, something I haven't tried before? <br />
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If you're not sure how I did these cute little clouds, here's a little <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzMbVRLTxRg">tutorial</a> I did a few months ago that should help!<br />
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<b>Illamasqua Jo'Mina, Illamasqua Noble </b>and <b>China Glaze Glistening Snow </b>were my choices for this mani. Everytime I use these Illamasqua beauties, I don't ever want to pick up another brand of polish! The formula is unreal, seriously unreal! They go on like buttah and are so opaque it should be illegal! Mama smacking is a definite if you use any of these sexpots so get your hand greased up and ready to do some damage!<br />
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Glistening Snow is another polish that I cannot get enough of. It's from the China Glaze Holiday 2012 Collection and I picked it up on a whim. Now, as my only bottle gets close to empty, I am smacking myself (I guess this could be considered self inflicted mama smacking) because I didn't grab 10 backups. I LOVE this glitter polish. She is totally opaque in 2 coats and so incredibly beautiful! I don't have any other glitter polish that goes on so smooth and opaque. China Glaze needs to make this part of their core collection because it is amazing, excuse me.... AMAZING!! The glitter is so finely milled and micro perfect that it just goes on like a regular polish but you get all the shimma shimma of a chunky "doesn't play nice with others" glitter. I will be cruising Amazon for a few backups because this is definitely a polish I cannot live without (drama queen in full effect tonight kids)!<br />
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Alright, I hear my serial killer boyfriend calling me from the tv, until tomorrow my loves!<br />
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Happy Polishing kittens!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-76951712742941724742013-06-29T05:00:00.000-07:002013-06-29T05:00:05.248-07:00Bestie Twin Nails with Armstrong Amber!Hi buttercups, how are we all on this lovely summer day? I never want it to end...every morning I wake up and feel slightly sad cause I know we are one day closer to winter. Blah! I am definitely loving every second of this hot gorgeous summer weather. If only PA would be warm all year, that would make me one happy little nail whore.<br />
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Nails Nicole, nails....<br />
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So my lovely friend Amber (on the streets we call her Armstrong Amber, you know how we roll) and I decided to jump on the twinsie nail train and ride that sucker into the sunset. If you have no idea what I'm talking about (happens alot, I'm starting to develop a complex) allow me to explain. Bestie twin nails, bestie twinsies, best friends for life ride or die bitches, whatever you'd like to call it is something that started on Instagram (I think) and is a fun and simple way to showcase nail art and friendship. 2 or more girls get together and plan a manicure to do together using similar colors and designs. The finished product is a big fat bestie twin sandwich!<br />
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Amber and I have made this a monthly thing so you will be getting BT nails once a month! ( I couldn't bring myself to say bestie twin again). This is what we came up with for June....<br />
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Pretty dang cute eh? Amber's beauties are on top and mine are on the bottom.<br />
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We used <b>Essie Off the Shoulder</b>, <b>Essie Mint Candy Apple</b>, and <b>China Glaze Glistening Snow</b>. <br />
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The gradient is very simple to do even though it looks a bit tricky. I put down a white base and topped it with Seche Vite. After that was dry (about 15 minutes) I took a damp makeup sponge and added my 2 Essie colors. I dabbed that onto my nail a few times, let it dry and did a second layer. Seche Vite on top and you're good to go! I will have a tutorial coming up on my YouTube channel (youngwildandpolished) very soon!<br />
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If you're curious about the flowers, I do have a tutorial for them already up.<br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKn-HtPdFiE<br />
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This is an old video, I will have an updated one up with my HD camera soon!<br />
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Make sure you guys check out <a href="http://www.instagram.com/armstrongamber">Amber</a> on Instagram! She is so talented and such a sweet girl with a little side of cray which is why I love her so!<br />
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Happy Polishing my besties!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-9239636155050158992013-06-28T21:51:00.004-07:002013-06-28T21:51:44.150-07:00Time for a Splatter Mani...and an Old Favorite!Hi chipmunks, hope you're all feel young, wild and polished tonight....oh LAWWWD Nicole, that is super cheesy even for you! (Sorry that was just Dot telling me off yet again)<br />
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I was feeling like a splatter mani last night...it's been a hot minute since I did one. So I got out my overall's and got down to bidness. (yes overall's are necessary for nail art, no judgement please)<br />
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Did you slap your mama yet? If not, then may I ask why the flip not? Splatter mani's always get me....they are so super simple to do and they look so fun and on trend especially for summer!<br />
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I used all Essie polishes for this design, are you really surprised? I just can't stop with the Essie's, I hope you guys aren't sick of it yet, because I am nowhere close to being done with this obsession!<br />
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It's pretty bad when you have to photograph the bottles just because you love them so. These little square of perfection just melt my cold little heart.<br />
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For the splatter, I put down a white base with <b>Blanc </b>then splattered with the remaining colors....<b>Sunday Funday </b>(which I also used on my ring finger), <b>The More the Merrier</b>, <b>Bikini So Teeny </b>(also on my index and pinky), and <b>Licorice</b>. I also used Licorice on my thumb and slapped a few dots on with the 3 "brights".<br />
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The formula on all of these beauties is amazing. I know sometimes Essie polishes can be a pain in the bootay but not these ladies. Opaque in 2 coats and just totally (I'm resisting the urge to use the word totes, you can thank me later) perfect! If you haven't tried Licorice then you are missing out! Easily one of the best black polishes I have ever used! And Bikini So Teeny is a serious classic! I use this a LOT and never get tired of it! Gorgeous baby blue color, shimmer and a pretty lovely formula....someone get behind me, cause I'm about to pass the french out. <br />
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Is it normal to get so excited about polish? Is anyone else this crazy? Or am I on a polish filled island all by my lonesome? (I have a feeling I'd have some company, yes I'm looking at you, you little nail hooch).<br />
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If you guys are looking for a splatter tutorial, I have a full one on my YouTube Channel, I'll link it below just in case. *enter shameless plug from stage left*<br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReVr4ve8S9E<br />
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Happy Polishing my friends!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-45813383559399992842013-06-26T10:20:00.000-07:002013-06-26T10:20:05.472-07:00Flower Nail Art and My New Favorite Pink Polish!Hi my loves...what a crappy day I am having. Ever have one of those days where nothing seems to go right? Well, that's today for me! Just got done fighting with the insurance company. I do feel a bit better after telling some really intelligent gentleman off (can you smell the sarcasm) and calling him a turd face. Yep, first thing that came to my mind....turd face...what can I say, I'm super mature!<br />
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Anywhoo...I did some nail art last night and am very excited to share it with you all. I am very pleased with how it turned out. I realized that I hadn't done my trademark flowers in a hot minute so I got my self together and this is what I came up with....<br />
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Slap your mama and call her Fannie....first that came to mind, don't judge me people.<br />
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I loved this design so much I even did it on ma toes. I won't show you a picture, trust me you will thank me. My toes do NOT need to be front and center on anyone's computer!<br />
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I used a new polish for this little diddy....<b>Elle Pink about It</b>. I picked it up from Kohl's and it may very well be my new favorite pink polish! Formula is amaze balls. It reminds me of Essie Boom Boom Room but *gasp* better. It applied like buttah and the color is so opaque and beautiful! I used 2 coats for the pics above.<br />
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I also used <b>Essie Licorice</b>, <b>Essie Blanc</b>, and <b>China Glaze Glistening Snow</b>. My bottle of Glistening Snow (from the 2012 Holiday Joy Collection) is quite low which equals extreme sadness because this glitter is so good! Full coverage and shimma shimma to beat the band! I usually end up with visions of someone's mama being taken down by an enormous life size boxing glove every time I wear it!<br />
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If you're interested in the dots or the flowers, I have tutorials for both on my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/youngwildandpolished">YouTube Channel</a>. Hopefully I will have updated one's up soon with my HD fanciness that I gots goin on right now (yo).<br />
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I hope you muffins are all having a fantabulous day! Crossing my fingers that my day gets better and I don't have to give anymore verbal beat downs to well deserving idiots. <br />
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Love you guys!!<br />
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Happy Polishing friendships!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-53157553621815926942013-06-24T06:57:00.002-07:002013-06-24T07:00:02.419-07:00Diamond (Nail Art) is a Girls Best Friend!!Hi puddin pies, I have a little quicky for you today before I head upstairs to film my next video. Wait, does that make me sound like a porn star? I swear it's just nails and makeup....I mean I do sometimes film with no pants on but that's only due to the scorching conditions I must endure due to a noisy air conditioner.<br />
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Anywhoo, I sat down to do my nails last night and it was already like midnight so I needed something quick and easy yet still cute. So I pulled out 2 old favorites and got down to bid-ness.<br />
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For some reason these 2 colors were so hard to capture without the dreaded glare! I used <b>Essie Navigate Her </b>and <b>Essie Master Plan</b>. These 2 are total throwbacks for me. Master Plan was one of the first Essie's I ever purchased and definitely a gateway drug to other Essie's!<br />
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This design may look a bit complex but I swear it is soooo easy! I started with a white base and topped it with Seche Vite. Next I put striping tape diagonal on my nail going in one direction (Harry Styles not included) and then a few more going in the other direction. Fill in the "diamonds", remove the tape and you're off to mama smackin town! I topcoated everything with Seche Vite, but does that surprise anyone? I don't think I've used any other topcoat in at least a year.<br />
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And as you can see, when I took the picture I hadn't done my thumb yet. I am always at a loss as to what to do with that ever so sassy 5th digit. I almost did the diamond design on it but I ended up just going with Master Plan...(visions of my bed were already dancing in my head by this time). I do admit, sometimes I don't even do my thumb if I am just doing nail art for you guys but last night I actually let her join in on the fun!<br />
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I'm going to film a tutorial for this look very soon....let me know if there are any other designs you guys would like to see.<br />
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Gotta run....I think I hear them calling me on set! (oh wait, that's just the voices in my tiny little head)<br />
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Happy Polishing you crazy kids!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240077074403497974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469495081647823154.post-10382292914764562372013-06-23T08:04:00.004-07:002013-06-23T08:04:39.952-07:00Essie Gradient and a side of Dot!Hello kitty kats, summer is in full swing and I couldn't be happier! The hotter the better for me! When it gets all sticky and humid like this I just want to bust out the brights and get my summer on!<br />
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So I was feeling like a gradient which is rare for me. They are quite easy to do but a pain in the arse to clean up! But I sucked it up and got rollin on a look that I must say, turned out exactly how I planned!<br />
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For this little peach, I used <b>Essie Orange It's Obvious </b>and <b>Essie Watermelon</b>. These babies go together like peanut butter and (I don't think you're ready for this) jelly. </div>
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The gradient looks like a sunset doesn't it? I know sometimes people have issues with these gradients. I am going to be doing a video tutorial on my Youtube channel so that you guys can actually see how I do it.</div>
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You basically put down a white base, pop on a fast dry top coat (hello Seche Vite) and dab the polishes on with a damp makeup sponge. (it's a little bit more than that but you get the idea!) If you guys would like a picture tutorial on the blog, let me know and I can get one crack a lackin for you fine little nail lovers.</div>
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For my index and pinky fingers, I did, excuse me....DOT did her favorite Dotticure using both sides of a dotting tool. (one end is large, the other is baby baby). Sheesh, she gets so touchy if I try to take credit for a few dots. What a biznatch. (For those of you who don't know what the heezy I'm talking about...Dot is my alter ego and she is a huge skanky bitch)</div>
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I do have a tutorial on this design on my youtube channel....I'm thinking of doing an updated one now that I have a big girl camera and HD jazz-ola. Let me know what you guys think!</div>
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Sooooo....I hope you babes enjoyed! I guess I should do something with myself today. Does watching YouTube makeup tutorials count as doing housework? I vote YES!!!</div>
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Hey maybe I can make Dot do some chores for me....</div>
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Happy Polishing my loves!!</div>
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