Metallic Dots

Metallic Dots

I saw the Sephora Nail Bling Black Rainbow post at I'm Feeling Nail-Venturous and I wanted them! Then I remembered (after a hard slap to my head) that I don't like nail stickers. I do like stamping so I duped it (sort of) with Konad plate M60 and various metallic polishes from China Glaze.

I just put stripes of polish on the stamp and wiped it off and stamped. The colors blend together a bit. So cool.

OPI Flashbulb Fuchsia

OPI Flashbulb Fuchsia

I was filing my nails and I filed my middle finger amazingly crooked. I do not know how I did that but it may have been because I wasn't paying attention. Moral: don't read while filing your nails. This is Flashbulb Fuchsia which is a vibrant shimmery fuchsia. Love the old black label OPI's that don't have the pro-wide brush. I stamped with China Glaze Adore using Konad stamp M79. And guess who got a dotting tool? Me! I used it to add yellow dots.

It reminds me of wrapping paper.







I added a matte topcoat and really like it!

Hello Spring!

Hello Spring!

Well it's getting close to Spring anyway. I like Spring but it's a pity it means Summer is getting closer.

I used Bundle Monster plate BM12 for the yellow flowers and Konad plate M3 for the other little flowers. The little blobs of glitter are a dark teal. The base is Barielle Sweet Addiction. I didn't feel like changing it so don't mind the wear. Anyone else excited about the new Bundle Monster plates?! I am!

Misa Pretty with Konad M70

Misa Pretty with Konad M70

I broke a nail. Well actually I was playing with Thom and wasn't paying attention and he took a chunk out of a fingernail. I'm so abused. I went with Misa Pretty as the base and used black to stamp with Konad plate M70 and added little silver glitter dots.

I think it's cute and it makes me feel better about having to file all my nails down to match the chewed one. And I want to say that I am really lusting after the XL stamping plates from Chez-Delaney. Ooo!

Orly Glitz and Glamour

Orly Glitz and Glamour

Gah. I love this polish and I think it may have moved into my top 20. So glitzy and blingy. Great color to ring in a new year. I decided to go with a slightly shattered look by using Konad stamp M70.

Hello 2011. Don't be a bitch like 2010.

China Glaze Secret Periwinkle

China Glaze Secret Periwinkle

I love this color. It's soft and oddly edgy. I decided to wear it with flowers. A little bit of spring on my fingers. I used Konad stamp M3 and M60.

China Glaze Great Barrier Beige and Fishnets

China Glaze Great Barrier Beige and Fishnets

China Glaze Great Barrier Beige is a great nude for me. It's not too brown or too white and has the perfect amount of pink. The best part is I only need two coats. These photos are after a day of wear.







The one downside to short nails (besides not being able to scratch my head with any satisfaction) is that polish shows wear quicker. I decided to stamp a fishnet pattern over it using Konad stamp M57 and black polish.

Silver Glitter Konad

Silver Glitter Konad

I really like Snow Globe from China Glaze. I like to wear it over silver to get a snowy icey look. I did that and stamped with M64 using black polish. It reminds me of a stained glass window. The silver is Finger Paints Easel Come, Easel Go which is a favorite of mine.

I can't wait for snow!!

Revlon Street Wear Moody

Revlon Street Wear Moody

This is another Street Wear that has two version. One is sheer with a blue flash and there is this one. It's a lovely teal with very subtle shimmer. Mm, so pretty.







You can see the shimmer here.



I got my clear stamper in the mail which makes a difference when stamping with red shades. I had a hard time seeing the image on the regular pink one. I played with it and used Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Speedy Sunburst and Konad stamp S6. I would love to see a double stamp that is clear since I prefer the smaller size on that one.

Orly Glam Rock and Konad M64

Orly Glam Rock and Konad M64

I really loved the Metal Chic Metallic Matte collection from Orly. They have that awesome suede matte finish so they aren't flat when they dry. I just love them!

Glam Rock is a copper that reminds me of a new penny.





They are great to stamp over too. I used Orly Blue Suede which is a matte blue that works really well with stamping. I used Konad stamp M64 for the design.





Here it is with a topcoat but I prefer it matte.

Butter London Bumster

Butter London Bumster

I was smitten with this color in the bottle and even more so when I put it on. The formula was a breeze! These colors can sometimes be a pain - streaky or patchy - but this one was two coats and it was smooth. Bumster is a warm yellow with some gold thrown in and it reminds me of smooth dijon mustard. I love these colors.







I decided to stamp over it using Konad stamp M65 and China Glaze Cherish (green) as the color. I wanted a slightly retro look. This reminds me of wallpaper that was in my kitchen years and years ago.

W.I.C. by Herome in Endinburgh and Konad

W.I.C. by Herome in Endinburgh and Konad

I got this in a swap and first thought it was nail art. It's in a slim bottle like those nail art polishes but it is actually polish. This tickled me for some reason I can't explain. It's a shimmery yellow green which is awesome! The formula was pretty good too. I have no clue about this brand beyond the two I got but I think they are neat.

Anyone have any info on this brand? I'll google but I like to hear real life information.





I decided to Konad over it with stamp M60 using a green polish from Konad and Northern Lights gold over it. It's very subtle since it is green on green but that is what I was going for.