Put A Bow On It Paloma!

 This is my FAIR DAY mani! We went to the opening night of our county fair last week and we took the little one.  He loved it and rode every ride he could, multiple times.  I'm more excited about the food, ferris wheel and animals than the major rides though (I guess I'm old!). 



 So for today's nails I didn't do any fair themed art, instead I chose to match the color to my cardigan I'm wearing tonight.  I absolutely LOVE how the main nails turned out on this mani, I can't stop looking at them! 

Stone Cold Payton

Today I'm showing y'all a very simple tape mani, dark and vampy for fall but still has glitz. This was done using Zoya Payton, with China Glaze Stone Cold on the accent.

Zoya Payton is a dark cranberry to plum jelly base with holographic glitter scattered throughout.  It is a truly beautiful polish, and in sunlight it really lights up!  My accent nail I taped off with striping tape and used China Glaze Stone Cold, a dark grey shimmer with a matte finish.  Finished up with a coat of Seche Vite.

Dragon Eggs

Ok, if y'all haven't seen these already TRUST ME, you are missing out! These amazing little balls of awesome are based on a tutorial from Accio Lacquer and I am crazy grateful she made such a great tutorial because I am in love with making these! My 2 year old is also in love with the "Dagon Eggs" :)

Without further ado...


This one was created using Orly Fowl Play & Zoya Opal

MORE eggs after the jump!

Zoya Payton Swatch

This is a swatch Zoya Payton, part of the Zenith Winter Holiday 2013 Collection.

This polish is described as a "full coverage galactic cranberry polish with holographic glitter".  It has an almost-jelly finish, with a great depth and sparkle.  It immediately became one of my favorite polishes.  Two coats gave perfect full coverage.

Pink Purple Galaxy

Hey y'all, today I have my first "galaxy" style mani.  This isn't the typical color scheme for a galaxy (blue, black, pink, green etc.) but rather one based on Zoya Payton (my base color).   The idea was more of a twilight colored galaxy scheme but it didn't quite turn out like I wanted.

I started with Zoya Payton as my base, then sponged China Glaze Gossip Over Gimlets.  Then LA Colors Light Pink Metalic, and Zoya Reva.  I then sponged a little of the base color to blend it all a bit.  I dabbed Wet N Wild Coloricon Speak When Spoken To on the very center and topped it all with crack (China Glaze Fairy Dust) and Sally Hansen InstaDri.

Duri Night Before Christmas

Today's mani was actually done before a funeral, because I needed something more appropriate than neon ombre

This is 2 coats Duri Night Before Christmas and an accent of Zoya Storm.

Summer Hauls

I've been on a undeclared no-buy lately while we are trying to save money so I haven't had much to show for haul pictures.  I've recently gotten some new polishes through blog sales and Amazon so I'm going to show you all the new polishes since June!

First is OPI DS Extravagance, China Glaze Skyscraper & China Glaze CG in the City.

July 4th Mani

 **SO SORRY, THIS WAS SCHEDULED TO POST JULY 5TH AND DIDN'T :( ***

Simple mani (I know I know, that's all I've done lately) Accent is 1 coat China Glaze Ruby Pumps over 1 coat CG Red Satin, other nails are 2 coats Spellbound Nails Peppermint Pinwheels, over 1 coat Zoya Song.  Sally Hansen Instadri Topcoat.

Zoya Natty Swatch

I love this color, ive been looking a good navy-ish color and this one is amazing! Great formula, this is one coat and no topcoat. Only thing is i picture it being a lighter blue because the color name makes me think of Natural Light beer :)

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Zoya Paloma & Finger Paints Colorful Collage- Jelly Sammich!

Today is my very first jelly sammich and I thoroughly love it! This is one coat Paloma, one coat Colorful Collage, and another coat Paloma, topped off with Sally Hansen Instadri.

No cleanup, & dry cuticles from being in the pool all day!

Shade Indoor

 Shade Outdoor

Obligatory Wonky Hand Shot

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Zoya Kimber & Finger Paints Colorful Collage

I grabbed this Finger Paints color on a whim at Sally's this weekend and I'm so glad I did because I love it! This is some super blingy holo glitter, in nearly all lights. The display didn't have a collection name though and I can't find any swatch info online for it either.


This is one coat Zoya Kimber and 2 thin coats Finger Paints Colorful Collage.


These are a little wonky right hand pictures because I didn't have time for a full gel set and I'm healing a split on my right hand. When I first started doing gel sets I over filed trying to blend the smile line and I was left with a super sensitive, red, dented in area that's finally growing out but when it got to the tip it split so now it's very short.

 Best shot, sunlight

Zoya Daul Swatch

This is a purple, leaning to a lavender shade but much darker,  packed with golden pinkish shimmer. It also flashes a ton of other colors. Its a bit sheer, this is 3 coats, but i just love the glass flecked look :) 

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5k Walk Multiple Sclerosis Mani

Today I'm sharing a mani I did for another charity/fundraising walk this weekend.  This 5k walk is benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Society, to help raise money for researching a cure.  If you would like to donate towards our team, you can do that here.

The orange nails are two coats of Zoya Sharon, topped with one coat Zoya Sienna.  The white fingers are two coats China Glaze White on White, the orange is Ulta Sun of a Gun, black is CG Liquid Leather, & green is Sally Hansen Grass Slipper topped with Milani Hi-Tech.  All nails have one coat of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri.

Easter Mani

Hi y'all & Happy (Late) Easter!

I'm going to keep this one short and sweet so let's get straight to the mani :)

(Please forgive the crappy cuticles, I was in a hurry and didn't moisturize)

Colors used in the designs:

Yellow- Sally Hansen Instadry Lightening
Orange- Zoya Sharon
Hot Pink- Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Ruby Sequin
Purple- China Glaze Sweet Hook
Blue- China Glaze For Audrey
Green- Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Grass Slipper
White- China Glaze White on White
Black- China Glaze Liquid Leather
Coral (bunny ears)- Sinful Colors Island Coral

 Outside Sunlight

 Outside Sunlight

Thumb: Skittle Dots, Index: Daffodil

Middle: Chick, Ring: Bunny 

 Pinky: Egg Design

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Recent Haul Pics

Hi Y'all! Today I have some of my recent haul pictures from Glitzology, Zoya, Sally's, & Above the Curve.

First up is Glitzology...

She will be putting her shop on vacation soon per her facebook so I'm not sure when these will become available.  Mali-Blu Stacy is not available yet but the others are.  I will be posting a review soon in which you can read about my issues with Country Girl.

 Mali-Blu Stacy

 Country Girl

 Crunch Berries

 Hell on High Heels

Next we have Zoya...

  London, Sharon & Nyx

 London, Sharon & Nyx

Next up is Sally's...

 Orly Elation Generation, My favorite of the Hope & Freedom Collection

China Glaze Ombre Grape Expectations

 Sweet Hook & Spontaneous

 Grape Pop & Crimson

It even comes with sponges! All for $12.99!

Lastly is Above the Curve, Risen Angel

 How gorgeous is this polish!?

Well that is all of the haul pictures for today :) Hope y'all enjoyed!

 

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