Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Black Out (one-coater for the win)
Coastal Scents glitter - purple punch (I think)
Posh Top Coat (for top coat, and a sticky glitter base)
Thanks for looking!
xox
Britt
Sunday, October 31, 2010
[boring] Halloween Mani!
I needed something rather quick and simple because studying for my BONES was my main priority. Soo I got some one-coater black, and some purple glitter, and this is what I got:
It started out as being a purple glitter french tip, and ended up, what was supposed to be, a glitter gradient. It's boring, but I like it!
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Black Out (one-coater for the win)
Coastal Scents glitter - purple punch (I think)
Posh Top Coat (for top coat, and a sticky glitter base)
Thanks for looking!
xox
Britt
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Black Out (one-coater for the win)
Coastal Scents glitter - purple punch (I think)
Posh Top Coat (for top coat, and a sticky glitter base)
Thanks for looking!
xox
Britt
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Ch-ch-ch-changes
I'm thinking of reshaping my square nails into almond shaped nails - what do you guys think? Im not rough on my hands at all but I seem to have problems with chipping the square edges and having to start over. Plus I think the almond shape is really pretty!
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Friday, October 29, 2010
more new followers!
I don't know how long it will continue to be truly exciting when I get new followers. This time I believe that thank yous are in order for Scandalous! So thanks (: Her posts are always fun to read!
Oh and anyone who was having issues with leaving comments, I changed it to a pop-up window and nixed the word verification so let me know if there are still problems!
And to my new followers, I tried to follow all of your blogs that I could tell you had, so if I missed ya, just let me know!
So last night my mom said she would be me a few bottles of polish for my birthday, so I got CG's Mistletoe Kisses, CG's Frosty, and OPI's Show It & Glow it. Now I'm reeeeeeally wishing I would have also asked for OPI's The Show Must Go On...soo if anyone wants to send me that for my birthday that would be awesome (: Oh and PS my birthday is on Sunday...yep, Halloween! (: I don't even have a cool mani because I've been busy with homework so I haven't had time to do my nails...right now they're completely naked, and very, very sad. ):
Anywayy, I need to get back to studying BONES, trying to get a mani in, and fixing my shirt that I'm going to wear for Halloween (:
Until next time,
xo,
Britt
Oh and anyone who was having issues with leaving comments, I changed it to a pop-up window and nixed the word verification so let me know if there are still problems!
And to my new followers, I tried to follow all of your blogs that I could tell you had, so if I missed ya, just let me know!
So last night my mom said she would be me a few bottles of polish for my birthday, so I got CG's Mistletoe Kisses, CG's Frosty, and OPI's Show It & Glow it. Now I'm reeeeeeally wishing I would have also asked for OPI's The Show Must Go On...soo if anyone wants to send me that for my birthday that would be awesome (: Oh and PS my birthday is on Sunday...yep, Halloween! (: I don't even have a cool mani because I've been busy with homework so I haven't had time to do my nails...right now they're completely naked, and very, very sad. ):
Anywayy, I need to get back to studying BONES, trying to get a mani in, and fixing my shirt that I'm going to wear for Halloween (:
Until next time,
xo,
Britt
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Swatches: Ulta Cocktail Hour
Hey guys and dolls!
I picked these up at the checkout counter when I was in Ulta the other day. I apologize ahead of time that the swatches are just nail wheel swatches but I have a ton of studying that needs to get done and I wanted to go ahead and get this up.
I don't think that all of these colors are necessarily unique - but they ARE really pretty. They are mini-bottles, not full size. The formula was good, and I also liked the brush. They could have been opaque in one thick coat if you play your strokes right. ;) But these are all opaque in two coats, no doubt. They almost have a semi-matte finish when they dry, which they are pretty with no top coat, but after adding a coat of SecheVite, WOW. Sooo pretty. The top coat makes the glitter really pop.
So without further ado, here is Cocktail Party:
(all are clickable for full-size)
From left-to-right: Rasberry Mojito, Cranberry Martini, Sangria, Blue Kamikaze, Black Russian
Black Russian - A basic black packed with silver glitter - although not terribly unique, and quite comparable to my last swatch, Sinful Colors Secret Admirer, in certain light it seems to have some very sparse blue glitter in it. I noticed this the most when I was painting it. Maybe I'm seeing things though..hahha.
Like I said, not terribly unique. But I still really like them, and except for Black Russian, I don't have any dupes, or near-dupes, of these colors.
All in all, I'm glad I purchased this. If anything, it made my bad day a little better! Ha. And the more I look at them, the more I like them.
I'll be glad to answer any questions that you have, also, here is the link for my photobucket album of these, there are more swatches to be found there.
Now for studying bones and hopefully getting around to fixing this awful mess that is on my nails right now.
Thanks again to the ever so lovely Katrina for getting me two new followers (: <3 If you're not already following her....where have you been!? GO GO GO!
xo,
B
I picked these up at the checkout counter when I was in Ulta the other day. I apologize ahead of time that the swatches are just nail wheel swatches but I have a ton of studying that needs to get done and I wanted to go ahead and get this up.
I don't think that all of these colors are necessarily unique - but they ARE really pretty. They are mini-bottles, not full size. The formula was good, and I also liked the brush. They could have been opaque in one thick coat if you play your strokes right. ;) But these are all opaque in two coats, no doubt. They almost have a semi-matte finish when they dry, which they are pretty with no top coat, but after adding a coat of SecheVite, WOW. Sooo pretty. The top coat makes the glitter really pop.
So without further ado, here is Cocktail Party:
(all are clickable for full-size)
From left-to-right: Rasberry Mojito, Cranberry Martini, Sangria, Blue Kamikaze, Black Russian
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| with top coat |
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| no top coat |
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| with top coat |
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| No top coat |
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| with top coat |
Light Rasberry packed with silver glitter.
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| no top coat |
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| with top coat |
Cranberry Martini - a light cranberry color packed with silver glitter.
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| no top coat |
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| with top coat |
Sangria - a hotttt pink packed with silver glitter. I think this might be my favorite! It seems to appear a bit more orange in these pictures than in real life.
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| no top coat |
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| with top coat |
Blue Kamikaze - I love the name of this one! It's a bright, almost dark blue packed with silver glitter. I don't own much blue polish but I'm really loving this one.
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| no top coat - seems a bit glossier than the others, don't you think? |
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| with top coat |
Like I said, not terribly unique. But I still really like them, and except for Black Russian, I don't have any dupes, or near-dupes, of these colors.
All in all, I'm glad I purchased this. If anything, it made my bad day a little better! Ha. And the more I look at them, the more I like them.
I'll be glad to answer any questions that you have, also, here is the link for my photobucket album of these, there are more swatches to be found there.
Now for studying bones and hopefully getting around to fixing this awful mess that is on my nails right now.
Thanks again to the ever so lovely Katrina for getting me two new followers (: <3 If you're not already following her....where have you been!? GO GO GO!
xo,
B
EXCITEDD! survey/award, and love for Katrina
First off, I want to thank Katrina for tagging me in a post and getting me TWO new followers! Now I have a total of 8 and can't tell you how special that makes me feel (:
Second, I've been quite inactive on here because of the content of my school workload lately. I have a bone practical on Monday that I definitely wasn't expecting so soon, and the following Wednesday I have the module test and it's very important that I get an A in this class! Having new followers is really pushing me to make time for my blog though. But, school is first ):
So, since I was tagged, heres this:
I'm pretty sure that Katrina's google translation is correct: "I love your blog!"
(:
I will also tag nine people.
1. Why did you create the blog?
I was following so many, and really getting into doing my nails, so I thought, why not. If it's a success, great, if not, it's still mine. (:
2. What kind of blogs do you follow?
Lots of nail blogs and a couple of skin care/makeup blogs.
3. Do you have a favourite make-up brand?
Uhmmm, I own a lot of Urban Decay products (eyeshadow palettes) so I guess I could call that my favorite. But I also love Coastal Scents, and my favorite/go-to mascara is from CoverGirl.
4. And a favourite clothing brand?
Not really, I love shopping at Kohl's so Elle, Lauren Conrad, Apt 9 are up there. But I don't shop for brands, I just shop for things I love.
5. What make-up products is essential for you?
A good concealer for those bad-skin days, LashBlast Mascara, and right now, Urban Decay's Naked lipstick.
6. What’s your favourite colour?
Purple, purple, and every shade in between. (: I'm also a fan of oranges and greens.
7. What’s your favourite perfume?
Viva La Juicy.. (:
8. What’s the film you liked the most?
Mmmm, there's a lot. Fight Club.
9. What countries would you like to go?
Ireland, UK, anywhere! (: Oh and Canada!
Now I have to give it to 10 bloggers;
Second, I've been quite inactive on here because of the content of my school workload lately. I have a bone practical on Monday that I definitely wasn't expecting so soon, and the following Wednesday I have the module test and it's very important that I get an A in this class! Having new followers is really pushing me to make time for my blog though. But, school is first ):
So, since I was tagged, heres this:
I'm pretty sure that Katrina's google translation is correct: "I love your blog!"
(:
I will also tag nine people.
1. Why did you create the blog?
I was following so many, and really getting into doing my nails, so I thought, why not. If it's a success, great, if not, it's still mine. (:
2. What kind of blogs do you follow?
Lots of nail blogs and a couple of skin care/makeup blogs.
3. Do you have a favourite make-up brand?
Uhmmm, I own a lot of Urban Decay products (eyeshadow palettes) so I guess I could call that my favorite. But I also love Coastal Scents, and my favorite/go-to mascara is from CoverGirl.
4. And a favourite clothing brand?
Not really, I love shopping at Kohl's so Elle, Lauren Conrad, Apt 9 are up there. But I don't shop for brands, I just shop for things I love.
5. What make-up products is essential for you?
A good concealer for those bad-skin days, LashBlast Mascara, and right now, Urban Decay's Naked lipstick.
6. What’s your favourite colour?
Purple, purple, and every shade in between. (: I'm also a fan of oranges and greens.
7. What’s your favourite perfume?
Viva La Juicy.. (:
8. What’s the film you liked the most?
Mmmm, there's a lot. Fight Club.
9. What countries would you like to go?
Ireland, UK, anywhere! (: Oh and Canada!
Now I have to give it to 10 bloggers;
- The Manicured Manatee - This woman has a seriously great sense of humor. And she has beautiful nails!
- Black Nail Polish and Lip Gloss - She has crazy long nails!
- The Daily Nail! - she did a different manicure every day for a WHOLE year! So talented.
- Glammed up - She does some really cool, unique design.
- Scandalous - the one and only. I really enjoy reading her posts as much as I love her nails!
- Miss80Million - Cool, unique designs - she also has a youtube channel!
- Lacquer Laine - my second stop for swatches!
- My Simple Little Pleasures - Does some amazing water marbles - and has a youtube channel with lots of tutorials!
- The Kronicles of a Konad-er - Does some amazing designs, also is great with makeup!
- You've Got Nail - swatches and reviews galore!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
there's good news...and there's bad news..
Bad news..I broke a nail today and I think it's the SAME nail that I broke a couple of weeks ago, and was just grown back and all of my nails were even. NOT ANYMORE. It seems like only my middle finger nails are more brittle than the rest..which doesn't even SOUND reasonable, but it's true. They also grow different from the rest, they kind of seem to.. "flare out" when they're long..but they were just looking great. ): Also, I'm wearing a manicure that I'm not terribly happy with, but do not have to time to change right now. I have a few busy weeks ahead of me so I'll post when I can, promise.
Good news...I got some new polishes. Well..I'm always getting new polishes, but not many that I swatch or anything because bloggers like Scrangie have way better swatches way before I would ever get them up! But I got a ULTA collection called, "Cocktail Party" I think. I just swatched them on a nail wheel and they're really pretty. I'm not sure if they're all terribly unique, but they're unique to me. And again, really pretty! I haven't seen anything about it so when I get a chance I might do a post about all of them. Also, I'll post the mani I'm wearing now when I get a chance.
Until we talk again,
Britt
[edit]
Oh! PS! I got some water decals that I purchased from eBay in the mail yesterday...I will review them as soon as I get a chance!
Good news...I got some new polishes. Well..I'm always getting new polishes, but not many that I swatch or anything because bloggers like Scrangie have way better swatches way before I would ever get them up! But I got a ULTA collection called, "Cocktail Party" I think. I just swatched them on a nail wheel and they're really pretty. I'm not sure if they're all terribly unique, but they're unique to me. And again, really pretty! I haven't seen anything about it so when I get a chance I might do a post about all of them. Also, I'll post the mani I'm wearing now when I get a chance.
Until we talk again,
Britt
[edit]
Oh! PS! I got some water decals that I purchased from eBay in the mail yesterday...I will review them as soon as I get a chance!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sinful Colors - Secret Admirer
Hey guys!
I'm so excited about my "6" followers you wouldn't believe! (: Aaaanddd as not to completely leave you all hanging, I've swatched and reviewed the polish that I'm wearing right now. This is my first ever swatch & review! :P
So here it is,
Sinful Colors - "Secret Admirer"
A gorgeous "gunmetal grey" with silver glitter. I picked this up after seeing a swatch of it on You've Got Nail - here.
This is a good fun "black" polish! It's my first "Sinful Colors" polish - I am so floored by the quality of these dirt cheap polishes! The brush was kind of strange at first because the bristles seem shorter than usual, but I have NO complaints, it works really well, I'd go as to even saying I like it better than most brushes. Consistency is good, opacity is amazing, and I looove this color! The glitter is very fine and not at all chunky but definitely visible. It's also VERY glossy before adding topcoat - I wish I would have gotten a picture of it! It could be opaque in one [good] thick coat, but I did two. Drying time was pretty quick also. I'll definitely be buying MORE and MORE Sinful Colors in the very near future.
I dented this mani a couple of times before it got a chance to dry and I didn't even have to do them over! I just blobbed some more on and it evened out REALLY well. Now that's my kind of polish. I usually am not that lucky haha!
I think I actually did this polish justice as far as color in these swatches. I don't have the best lighting set-up but I'm trying!
I considered doing a stamp over this or something...but I just haven't taken out the time - I might do that this week and I will definitely post it if I do. Probably something Halloween related...I've seriously failed on full-on Halloween mani's this month! Sorry guys!
My birthday is ON Halloween so I'm trying to decide if I want to do a frilly birthday mani, a Halloween mani, or something in between! Suggestions? (Also, I ordered some sugar skull water decals - for super cheap! - from eBay and I will do a post/review as soon as possible, promise)
Again, thank you for following/reading my posts! I appreciate all SIX of my wonderful followers!
<3
Until next time,
muah!
-Bri
I'm so excited about my "6" followers you wouldn't believe! (: Aaaanddd as not to completely leave you all hanging, I've swatched and reviewed the polish that I'm wearing right now. This is my first ever swatch & review! :P
So here it is,
Sinful Colors - "Secret Admirer"
A gorgeous "gunmetal grey" with silver glitter. I picked this up after seeing a swatch of it on You've Got Nail - here.
This is a good fun "black" polish! It's my first "Sinful Colors" polish - I am so floored by the quality of these dirt cheap polishes! The brush was kind of strange at first because the bristles seem shorter than usual, but I have NO complaints, it works really well, I'd go as to even saying I like it better than most brushes. Consistency is good, opacity is amazing, and I looove this color! The glitter is very fine and not at all chunky but definitely visible. It's also VERY glossy before adding topcoat - I wish I would have gotten a picture of it! It could be opaque in one [good] thick coat, but I did two. Drying time was pretty quick also. I'll definitely be buying MORE and MORE Sinful Colors in the very near future.
I dented this mani a couple of times before it got a chance to dry and I didn't even have to do them over! I just blobbed some more on and it evened out REALLY well. Now that's my kind of polish. I usually am not that lucky haha!
I think I actually did this polish justice as far as color in these swatches. I don't have the best lighting set-up but I'm trying!
I considered doing a stamp over this or something...but I just haven't taken out the time - I might do that this week and I will definitely post it if I do. Probably something Halloween related...I've seriously failed on full-on Halloween mani's this month! Sorry guys!
My birthday is ON Halloween so I'm trying to decide if I want to do a frilly birthday mani, a Halloween mani, or something in between! Suggestions? (Also, I ordered some sugar skull water decals - for super cheap! - from eBay and I will do a post/review as soon as possible, promise)
Again, thank you for following/reading my posts! I appreciate all SIX of my wonderful followers!
<3
Until next time,
muah!
-Bri
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Giveaway!
KONADmania now has over 700+ followers and she's showing her thanks by hosting an AWESOME giveaway!
She's giving away some Konad stuff, some other nail stuff, some lip stuff...oh well she's just giving away all kinds of great goodies!
Go check her out and if you're not already following her - well, you just should be!
700+ giveway hosted by KONADmania
She's giving away some Konad stuff, some other nail stuff, some lip stuff...oh well she's just giving away all kinds of great goodies!
Go check her out and if you're not already following her - well, you just should be!
700+ giveway hosted by KONADmania
Friday, October 8, 2010
NOTD: China Glaze Zombie Zest
Xo,
B
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Halloween Mani #1 - Ick-a-bod-y + spiders!
After visiting Sally's and finally picking up all of the Awakening Collection, I had to do a Halloween inspired mani. This month, I'm not sure how many I can manage, but I'm going to try to do several Halloween mani's, maybe one BCA! (:
Drumroll please... (all images are clickable!)
What I used:
[Orly] French tip guides (because I couldn't have done it without them!)
China Glaze - Ick-a-bod-y (3 coats)
Image plate: BM13
Konad Special Polish in Black Pearl
Seche Vite and China Glaze fast forward (see why below)
Nail Tek F.III
Seche Clear
I've been noticing shrinkage with Seche Vite causing annoying and fast tip wear. I read that someone tried CGFFTC and didn't have any "shrinkage" so I'm going to try using that for a while and see if I notice a difference. Also, for my 'usual' base coat, I use two coats of Nail Tek Foundation III and one coat of Seche Clear. I'm not sure if it makes a different but that's just how I do it!
How I achieved this!:
First I did my "usual" basecoat and let that completely dry before aligning my french tip guides. (obviously, skipping my ring finger..not necessary) After about 5-8 minutes I aligned my guides and secured the edges so they wouldn't snag any of my work. I then paitiently painted three coats of Ick-a-bod-y on my visible tips. I gave that a good 10-15 minutes to dry as to not ruin them! (There was a little bit of sticky residue from the guides so I put one coat of Seche Vite as to not have issues when stamping.) Note: when I slowly removed the guides, the polished lifted a little bit, but when I completely removed each guide, I simply pressed down on the polished and painted another coat of Seche Vite. Perfection. I then used KWP Black Pearl to due the little spiders at a slight angle, slapped on some more top coat, and done! (I originally left the ring finger for a full design of a spider web, but later decided I didn't want to put white polish over this gorgeous color.)
(I only added this little how-to to talk about the drying time of the polish and the tip guides)
I think this is by far my favorite mani so far. It's so fun and OMG this polish is soo sparkly. I can't wait to see it glitter in the sunlight! (as I step outside to take pictures above....) So you can sort of see my attempted spider web on my ring finger! I guess the silver I used (CG Platinum silver?) wasn't quite bright enough to overcome ick-a-bod-y, and I thought white would have overwhelmed it. Anyway, I'm SUPER happy with the outcome!
I'm off to do my homework now! Leave comments, suggestions, and show me your halloween manicures!
xo,
-B
Drumroll please... (all images are clickable!)
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| Sunlight |
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| Shade - you can kind of see the spider web I tried to put on my ringer finger! It does not show up at all in person! |
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| artificial light |
What I used:
[Orly] French tip guides (because I couldn't have done it without them!)
China Glaze - Ick-a-bod-y (3 coats)
Image plate: BM13
Konad Special Polish in Black Pearl
Seche Vite and China Glaze fast forward (see why below)
Nail Tek F.III
Seche Clear
I've been noticing shrinkage with Seche Vite causing annoying and fast tip wear. I read that someone tried CGFFTC and didn't have any "shrinkage" so I'm going to try using that for a while and see if I notice a difference. Also, for my 'usual' base coat, I use two coats of Nail Tek Foundation III and one coat of Seche Clear. I'm not sure if it makes a different but that's just how I do it!
How I achieved this!:
First I did my "usual" basecoat and let that completely dry before aligning my french tip guides. (obviously, skipping my ring finger..not necessary) After about 5-8 minutes I aligned my guides and secured the edges so they wouldn't snag any of my work. I then paitiently painted three coats of Ick-a-bod-y on my visible tips. I gave that a good 10-15 minutes to dry as to not ruin them! (There was a little bit of sticky residue from the guides so I put one coat of Seche Vite as to not have issues when stamping.) Note: when I slowly removed the guides, the polished lifted a little bit, but when I completely removed each guide, I simply pressed down on the polished and painted another coat of Seche Vite. Perfection. I then used KWP Black Pearl to due the little spiders at a slight angle, slapped on some more top coat, and done! (I originally left the ring finger for a full design of a spider web, but later decided I didn't want to put white polish over this gorgeous color.)
(I only added this little how-to to talk about the drying time of the polish and the tip guides)
I think this is by far my favorite mani so far. It's so fun and OMG this polish is soo sparkly. I can't wait to see it glitter in the sunlight! (as I step outside to take pictures above....) So you can sort of see my attempted spider web on my ring finger! I guess the silver I used (CG Platinum silver?) wasn't quite bright enough to overcome ick-a-bod-y, and I thought white would have overwhelmed it. Anyway, I'm SUPER happy with the outcome!
I'm off to do my homework now! Leave comments, suggestions, and show me your halloween manicures!
xo,
-B
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