Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Star Wars nails for PAX

This weekend I was up in Seattle for PAX prime.  Basically, it's a gaming expo.  I decided to do some Star Wars nails for the occasion, and this was the result:





Bonus hipster filtered camera phone picture!

I loved these.  I thought they came out really cute, even on my "bad" hand.


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Blue and Purple Stamping

I got the new Bundle Monster plates a few weeks ago and just now got around to trying them out.  They look great, and I love the new wider designs.

Here is a simple design using Sally Hansen Pronto Purple over Essie's Borrowed & Blue, with Revlon Metallic on the accent nail.  Got all that???




Products used:
Essie Borrowed & Blue
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Pronto Purple
Revlon Metallic
Bundle Monster plate BM 201

Monday, August 22, 2011

Priti NYC- Black Prince Orchid

Black Prince Orchid is one of the five nail polishes I received in my Priti NYC haul.

Black Prince Orchid, second from left


Black Prince Orchid is a deep burgundy purple color that has a little bit of a jelly look goin' on.  I think it will be really great for fall.  Check out how the color varies in these pictures!

Inside, with flash

Inside, no flash


Sunday, August 21, 2011

Priti NYC- Lace Aloe

Lace Aloe is one of the five nail polishes I received in my Priti NYC haul.

Lace Aloe, first on the left


Lace Aloe is.... not what I was expecting.  It's green with silver flecks, and it sort of varies between a deep forest green and a lighter, more aloe colored green (fitting name!).  It has a hint of duochrome going on that I was unable to capture with my camera.  I really can't decide if I like it or not.  What do you think of it?

Inside, with flash

Inside, no flash



Saturday, August 20, 2011

Priti NYC- Union Jack

Union Jack is one of the five nail polishes I received in my Priti NYC haul.

Union Jack, second from right


Union Jack is an amazing red glitter, micro and hexagonal, set in a clear base.  It is absolutely stunning, looks fantastic with just one coat, and will be fabulous for Christmas.  Here it is on black (pointer), white (middle), two coats (ring), and one coat (pinky), and in the following photos, Rabbit Tracks.

Indoors, with flash


On Rabbit Tracks, inside with flash

On Rabbit Tracks, inside, no flash



Friday, August 19, 2011

TJ Maxx Haul- great deals on Essie!

Yesterday I took my pooch to the vet, and while they were keeping her I had half an hour to kill.  I headed over to TJ Maxx, and what did I discover?  The motherload!

Say hi to my cat Jack everybody

Everything in that picture was 4 dollars!  Sorry the photos are poor quality, but I think you get the idea!

Looking For Love, Shop Till I Drop, Dune Road, Minimalistic

I had a great experience with ELF polishes before, 
so I happily snapped up these two sets.

Glitter!!

Always looking for a nice french mani

So there you go.  You might wanna go hit up your local TJ Maxx if you can- 4 dollars for Essie is a pretty great find if I do say so myself.  

Let me know in the comments if you find anything!!!


Priti NYC- Darjeeling

Darjeeling is one of the five nail polishes I received in my Priti NYC haul.

Darjeeling, last on the right


Oooooo I am in LOVE with this color.  Darjeeling is the absolute most perfect dusty rose pink that I've ever used.  I love it on my skin, and I am not usually a pink person, but I adore this.  It's my top two favorites from this haul!  (the other being Rabbit Tracks, posted yesterday)

Inside, with flash

Inside, no flash