Medium oval; Teal base with black glitter, plain black and teal thumb and pinky, and black and teal marble on ring.
Materials: China Glaze - For Audrey, O.P.I. - Onyx, Wet n Wild - Tangled In My Web, Jordana - Quick Shine Top Coat, and a needle.
Flakies are a dream. Cremes with shimmers make me swoon. Jellies are my loves. Metallics, are my mistresses. Together, they have taken over my heart. My name is Julia, and my obsession is nail polish.
Talk to me! :)
June 16, 2012
May 12, 2012
Saturday Swatch: Revlon Naughty
The is only one hour left in this Saturday, but it’s been a while since I have done a Saturday Swatch, and I thought I could fit one in.
Today’s swatch does feature a teensy bit of nail art, haha, but eight out of my ten fingers were sporting Revlon’s Naughty, so we’ll just call it a swatch. ;)
Naughty is a beautiful purpley-brown mushroom color with a vibrant violet shimmer. Naughty is a re-release of Revlon’s Perplex, which is the dupe of the highly coveted Chanel Paradoxal.
Here is what Naughty’s base color looks like when it’s not giving off the violet shimmer.
In total: The formula on this polish is great. It is super pigmented and applies gorgeously, giving full coverage in two easy coats. As for wear, I only wore this manicure for about two days before I took it off myself, so I am unaware on how it performs in this area. Although, I’ve seen other reviews, and have yet to read a negative comment regarding wear. As for the color? L-o-v-e. I have been coveting Revlon’s Perplex for the longest time, and am extremely happy with Revlon’s decision to re-release it. This is now definitely my favorite shroomy color in my collection. One complaint that people may have though, is that the violet shimmer is more pronounced in the bottle than when painted on the nail. Personally, I actually like that it is more subtle, as it makes the polish have that *special* effect, haha, but that’s just my opinion!
Thanks for reading!
May 8, 2012
Medium/short squoval; Magenta and gun metal halfmoons with silver glitter outline.
I did these so long ago, my second documented attempt at nail art! :’)
I really need to get back into the half moon design. It’s effortlessly classy.
April 1, 2012
Long square; Violet butterfly design.
Materials: Violet frost nail polish (she had acrylics and base paint done at a salon, so I don’t know the shade, sorry), black acrylic paint, Sally Hansen X-Treme Wear White On, dotting tool, and a small paint brush.
I did these almost a year ago for a friends prom, after she saw a butterfly design done online. When she showed me the picture she found online, I knew right away that it was konad stamping. To re-create the design on her nails by hand, it took about two hours! But the result was striking, and I assure you no one else at prom had nails like hers. ;)
February 14, 2012
Medium square; VALENTINES DAY design, with red 3D bow on ring, and shatter/crackle on middle and pinky.
Materials: Orly - Au Champagne, N.Y.C - Black Lace Creme, Charlotte Russe - Candy Apple Red, L.A. Colors - Moody Red, Kleancolor - Red Crackle, 2012 - Eternity, Jordana - Calcium Boost Basecoat, Jordana - Quick Shine Top Coat, and a .5 lead pencil.
Had to post a pic of this mani under low lighting, because it really captured the beautiful shimmering white that is Orly - Au Champagne.
February 14, 2012
Medium square; VALENTINES DAY design, with red 3D bow on ring, and shatter/crackle on middle and pinky.
Materials: Orly - Au Champagne, N.Y.C - Black Lace Creme, Charlotte Russe - Candy Apple Red, L.A. Colors - Moody Red, Kleancolor - Red Crackle, 2012 - Eternity, Jordana - Calcium Boost Basecoat, Jordana - Quick Shine Top Coat, and a .5 lead pencil.
February 14, 2012
Medium square; VALENTINES DAY design, with red 3D bow on ring, and shatter/crackle on middle and pinky.
Materials: Orly - Au Champagne, N.Y.C - Black Lace Creme, Charlotte Russe - Candy Apple Red, L.A. Colors - Moody Red, Kleancolor - Red Crackle, 2012 - Eternity, Jordana - Calcium Boost Basecoat, Jordana - Quick Shine Top Coat, and a .5 lead pencil.
Did this quite a few days ago so please, excuse the tip wear!
Tired of hearts, just hugs and kisses here, and since all our hearts are a little broken, decided to go with red and black crackle/shatter. Anyway, whether your spending this day with a special someone, or forever alone lol, just know I’m wishing you a
Happy Valentines Day! <3
February 10, 2012
Medium square; White french tip, Hello Kitty design with teal 3D bow on thumb and ring.
Materials: Black and yellow acrylic paint, small paint brush, 3D bow, L.A. Colors sea siren, JQS top coat.
February 10, 2012
Medium square; White french tip, Hello Kitty design with teal 3D bow on thumb and ring.
Materials: Black and yellow acrylic paint, small paint brush, 3D bow, L.A. Colors sea siren, JQS top coat.
This was done for a friend’s prom. She got the acrylics done somewhere else, and came to me for the Hello Kitty design. Loved the outcome! 3D bows are super cah-yute!
November 17, 2011
Short squoval; Bubblegum pink base, with white roses, and matching butterfly on thumb. Materials: Ulta’s Pink (unknown name, sorry), Craft Smart paint, small paintbrush, and Sally Hansen Diamond Top Coat.
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