As most of you know, my obsession with nail is a relatively new one. Before meeting my current miracle worker of a nail technician, I had always been plagued with uneven, oddly sha...
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May 16, 2012 ∗ 0 Responses ∗ by agiri
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Sonia Kashuk – Taunting Teal
This week seems to be turning into a bonafide nail week! I finally got around to trying out one of the Sonia Kashuk nail polishes I picked in Taunting Teal. I usually don’t go for such dark colors as I…
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Glitter, glitter, glitter. I wonder if one day I’ll grow up and stop transforming my nails into reflective disco balls. Probably not … or at least I hope not! Glitter n...
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Those you that follow this blog know that I’m no stranger to color. I love all things bright and vibrant and wish the professional world didn’t frown upon that craze. I...
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NOTD: Sprite
Call me weird, but for some reason, I’ve always been attracted to the color combinations on soda cans. After my most recent trip to the grocery store, I was inspired by the cool colors on Sprite cans. Either that, or…
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Here’s a color I still haven’t taken off my nails – I present to you Zoya’s Nail Polish in Kym. Zoya describes Kym as an “antique copper base with gold, copper and pink reflective metallic sparkles. A complex sparkling red…
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Happy Easter! While preparing Easter eggs for my family’s upcoming annual Easter egg hunt, I was inspired by some of the polka dot Easter eggs and the lovely array of pastel colors. What you’ll need: Sinful Colors – Hazard SK…
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I was at a local Walgreens this week when a price tag caught my eyes. Nail polish for $1.99! The array of colors on display for a killer price was impressive. I admit I was reluctant to make a purchase thinking it…
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Betsey Johnson has designed a really bright hot pink nail lacquer for spring, with a fun factor that isn’t limited just to its shade — it’s scented, too! I’m talking about the Sephora by OPI Betsey Johnson Too Too Scented Nail…
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Nail marbling is probably one of my favorite nail art effects ever. It’s easy, simple, and requires minimal precision and clean-up. The basic skills needed are timing and just picking the right nail polish. In all honesty, however, those skills…
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If you’re a regular visitor to this blog, you know that I’ve recently acquired a love of all things lacquered. Nail polish, nail art, nail tools — I hoard them all (much to my boyfriend’s discontent). As such, I usually…
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After bombarding you guys with a slew of bold, bright looks, we decided to tap into our feminine side while producing this pink, floral look. Our resident nail guru, Stela, is responsible for this one so hats off to her….
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NOTD: Blue Mermaid
Simple as it is, this is probably one of my absolute nail looks. It was simple, easy, and looks absolutely fabulous. All it required was the right colors, and lots of glitter. I painted on two coats of Double Dutch…
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Presenting our very first photo tutorial! Our resident nail guru, Stela, was awesome enough to photograph the steps she took to apply this oh-so-pretty sparkly gradient manicure. You can do this manicure with any color, and you can even use…
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I think everyone’s pretty much realized how obsessed I am with the Wet N Wild collection. I love the colors, formula, price — everything really. I picked up ‘Undercover’ the other day, and wasn’t particularly excited about it. It looked…
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Okay, so the Wet N Wild Megalast nail polishes have become somewhat of an addiction for me. After trying out On A Trip and loving it, I ended up picking up three more colors — Sugar Coat, Candy-licious, and Disturbia…
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*Note: Please excuse the sloppy application and the purple peeping through — I was too excited and eager to try this out. This is probably the most mind-blown I have ever been with a nail polish in my life. The…
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You’ve heard of Myth Busters, but we’re about to take it to a whole new level – Beauty Myth Busting! To be more specific, it’s all about your nails and how you take care of them. Here are ten myths…
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The Best Nail Collections of the Holiday Season
The holiday season is already upon us. Time for tinsel, bows and of course, new manis! The beginning of each season brings the anticipation of what new shades will be taking over the department store shelves. We’ve rounded up some…
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I’m actually really bad at doing my own nails… I’m okay using my right hand, but with my left I just make a mess. So, I usually get a mani/pedi at least once a month to keep my nails looking…
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I’ve been struggling with trying to keep my nails from chipping. It’s not fun to spend time doing your nails only to have them chip in a couple of days. Recently, I purchased Orly’s Won’t Chip Topcoat in hopes of…
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When life gives you lemons – make yourself beautiful! I love squeezing lemon juice on my food; if you’ve ever eaten with me, you’ll see what I mean. I’m always asking for a few extra wedges of lemon with my…
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