Wednesday, April 10, 2013

KB Shimmer Oh Splat Swatch

I was very excited to get my hands on 2 polish by KB Shimmmer.  Today, I'm going to share my pics of Oh Splat.  I just love this polish!  It's so happy and pretty without looking too young.

KB Shimmer Oh Splat!

KB Shimmer Oh Splat!

KB Shimmer Oh Splat!




This is 3 coats.  I could have gotten away with 2 but I wanted to place a few more pieces of glitter in particular places.

I just cannot stop staring at my nails!  They are so delicate! 

I got my bottle at KB Shimmer's Etsy shop.
 
 

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Removing yellow stains

So yesterday when I removed my manicure, I discovered the most unattractive yellow stains on my nails!  I know that this happens, but it's the first time it has happened to me.  Not sure how I made it so long, but I did.


I immediately tried a few things I had read on the web - lemon juice and soaking is dishwashing liquid.  No change.  So today when I went to Walmart I checked to see if they had anything to help and I found a product in the beauty section!  I was quite excited.


Well, perhaps it sounded too good to be true.  After following the instructions, here are my results.


I really don't think there has been any improvement.  Maybe the slightest bit?  Package said to use several times in first week and then once a week afterwards.  I'll try again, but I'm not holding my breath.

What has worked for you to get rid of stains on nails?

Sunday, March 3, 2013

China Plate Manicure

I got Opi's My Vampire is Buff and really wanted to use it in a blue and white china plate look. I'm really happy with the end result.

Pink and Black Date Manicure

I did this for a first date. Not the best job of stamping I have ever done but the color combo is pretty.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Bumblebee Nails

In honor of the beautiful, sunny weather this weekend, I did these bumblebee nails.
The base color is NYC Lexington Yellow.  It wasn't the easiest polish to work with.  It took 3 coats and it still didn't cover as perfectly as I would have liked.  But I love the soft yellow color.  And with the black stripes (Wet n Wild Black Creme) you can't see the imperfections.

This was done with cheeky stamp CH6.

 
 
Cat's Colorful Claws - Cheeky CH6
 

Brisk Blue Swatch

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Brisk Blue.  I loved this color.  Couldn't stop looking at my nails.

Julep Leah Swatch


Leah is such a pretty Kelly green.  I really love this polish!