Fourth of July Nails

Hello All!

Today's post is coming from my phone.  I wanted to throw together a quick manicure.

What I'm wearing:

• Thumb: Sally Hansen Pacific Blue
• Stars: Sally's Beauty Supply
• Fingers: Magazine Cover Mouse (OPI Couture de Minnie Collection
• Base Coat: Orly Bonder
• Top Coat: Orly Won't Chip

Happy 4th!!!!

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China Glaze Ombre Sets

 

 

Just in time for the warm weather, China Glaze releases their ombre sets with fun and fashionable colors.  The latest nail craze all packaged and ready to go, leaving the guess work behind you.  China Glaze offers three sets with a mix of "permanent" and new shades.

 

This past weekend, I paid a visit (literally) to Sally's Beauty Supply, to pick up the three ombre sets which were on sale for $12.99 (regularly priced at $14.99).  I was able to also use a 15% off coupon from a recent visit to the store, making these sets just over $11 each.  At $14.99, these sets are still a steal because you're essentially getting the polishes at $3.74 each when China Glaze polishes typically retail around $6-$7 (depending on where you find them).

Grape Expectations:

Left to Right: Sweet Hook, Spontaneous, Grape Pop, and Crimson

Sweet Sensations:


Left to Right: Angel's Breath, Something Sweet, Dance Baby, and Make an Entrance

Wait Teal You See!


Left to Right: White on White, For Audrey, Aquadelic, and Turned Up Turquoise

After leaving Sally's Beauty Supply, I took a stroll next door to Ross.  I didn't expect to find so many nice things, so I went a little crazy and purchased some dresses.  There was one dress in particular, that jumped out at me and I knew I had to have it.

 

Does this dress remind you of anything?  I KNOW, I know.  How coincidental is this, to find a dress that is a precise match for the China Glaze ombre set I just purchased minutes before?  I absolutely can't wait to wear this dress and create matching nail art!

 

The extra bonus with these sets is that there's no need rush out and buy makeup sponges to complete the ombre designs.  These kits come with 10 hexagonal sponges and instructions on the back. 

 

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The beauty in this product is that with all the various new nails trends out, one constant remains...gradient color changes.  Again, this product removes the guess work of what colors would go well together.  The colors are even gorgeous enough to be worn alone.  This is also a "price friendly" way of building up your nail polish collection.  I'm looking forward to creating new looks with these fabulous polishes.

 

 

 

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St. Patrick's Day Nails 2013

Some time ago, while I was at a gas station, I came across some "Mint m&m's" on sale.  I can't say that I had ever seen this kind of m&m's before, but with a penchant for mint and chocolate chip ice cream, I jumped on the purchase.  This pack of m&m's got me thinking...St. Patrick's Day nails!  I was inspired by the pastel greens on the m&m package, which led me to create this nail look. 

 

As fate would have it, just before creating this nail look, I broke 3 nails. Augh!

 

 

 

 



Left to Right: Sephora Hello Kitty Liquid Nail Art in "Minty", Orly Bonder Rubberized Basecoat, Orly "Won't Chip" Topcoat, OPI Nail Polish in "Don't Mess With OPI", Nail plate from the Born Pretty Store, and Cina Nail Art "Dial-a-Gem".

 

I decided to break out one of my new Hello Kitty polishes from Sephora.  It reminds me of China Glaze's "Re-Fresh Mint", although I have yet to compare the two.  This polish is still on sale and available on Sephora's site.  To stamp the clover/shamrock on my nails, I used a stamping plate that I received from the Born Pretty Store.  For the gems, I used Cina Nail Art "Dial-a-Gem", that I purchased from Sally's Beauty Supply.  With this design, I decided to test out the Orly nail polish bonder and "chip resistant" top coat.  My nails are notorious for chipping, breaking, and peeling, so I'm eager to find out just how long this manicure will last.  More to follow on the Orly products.

 

**Availability of items featured in this post are subject to change.

 

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