Julie G Gumdrop Textures

Today I have half of the Jesse Girl Julie G Gumdrop collection for y'all :) There are 6 polishes total in this collection, today I used the 3 warm shimmer texture shades.  

The 3 warm shades are closest to the texture of the Zoya Pixiedust polishes, with the texture being a smoother shimmery glitter in the same shade as the base color.  The 3 cool shades have a texture closer to the OPI Liquid sands, with a silver, chunkier glitter texture.

I want to mention real quick the amazing customer service experience I had with this company.  I ordered during the pre-order sale, and was unclear on the shipping time frame.  When I hadn't received the set, I contacted Jesse's Girl customer service and it turns out that my order was marked as shipped but never sent out.  Cathy in customer service apologized and sent out a person set to me and had it in my mailbox in one day.  How is that for above & beyond customer service?!

Hot Cinnamon, Sugar Rush, Tangerine Dream, Crushed Candy, Blueberry Fizz, Rock Candy

 Hot Cinnamon, Sugar Rush, Tangerine Dream

Crushed Candy, Blueberry Fizz, Rock Candy 

Shade-Camera

 Shade-Camera

Shade-Phone Pic

 Shade-Phone Pic

This is Julie G Hot Cinnamon (Red), Sugar Rush (Coral-ish) & Tangerine Dream (Orange).  I used striping tape to make the diagonal stripes on my accent.  This is two coats of each color, no top coat.  If I had to pick a favorite out of this collection, it's Sugar Rush!  I have been staring at this color all night :)

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Jesse's Girl Website

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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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Above the Curve Risen Angel

Hi y'all :)  My weekly nails are getting posted a little late this week due to serious nail block. Couldn't pick a color, theme, or design to save my life.

I finally decided on Above the Curve Risen Angel and I am so happy I did!  This color is beyond gorgeous, although mine seems to be more purple than the swatches I've seen.

This is my first linear holographic so I don't know the standard on formula, but the formula on this was great.  It went on smooth with no streaking, but I noticed it started to get a bit goopy if I went back over a spot.  I think that may be more of a holo thing though.


This is two coats ATC Risen Angel,   & the accent nail is two coats China Glaze Grape Pop, with Risen Angel polka dots. All nails have one coat Sally Hansen Insta-dri Topcoat.

Also, you can purchase Above the Curve Lacquer below:

ATC on Big Cartel 

ATC on Etsy 

ATC on Facebook

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Spellbound Nail Giveaway Package

Hi Y'all!  Today I have a prize package I won from Spellbound Nails in her giveaway.  Without further ado, here are the awesome goodies!

All the goodies!

Caviar Nail Kit

Wallet, Lotion, Lip Gloss & Nail Polish

 Plum Out of Chocolate & Peppermint Pinwheels

from her Candy Coated Collection.

 

Plum Out of Chocolate & Peppermint Pinwheels

from her Candy Coated Collection.

Close Up of Plum Out of Chocolate

Close Up of Peppermint Pinwheels

I LOVE everything I got, I've swatched the polishes on a nail wheel and the formula is wonderful.  I switched to the wallet as soon as I received it, I've been wearing the lip gloss constantly and the lotion stays in my purse.  The only thing I haven't used yet is the caviar bead set because I haven't had anywhere to wear it yet!

St. Paddy's Day

This weekend I have a beautiful green mani for St. Paddy's Day! My husband is part Irish (born here) & I have a thing for Irish accents and drinking so this is a favorite holiday of mine :)

Basecoat: Nail-Aid 3 Minute Artificials
Base Color: Barielle Lily of the Valley- 2 coats
Diagonally on the Tips: Sinful Colors Call You Later- 2 thin coats 
Shamrock: Barielle Lily of the Valley
Gold Base: Sinful Colors All About You- many coats (lost count, maybe 5-6?)
Topcoat: Sally Hansen InstraDri- 2 coats

I forgot to put a base on under it to help with opacity, I did however add a base on my left hand and that one only took maybe 3-4 coats. The shamrock was done with a dotting tool and the diagonal tips were free-handed.

 

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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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