Elianto Purple Taupe with Red Angel RA-105

Elianto Purple Taupe with Red Angel RA-105

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Elianto Purple Taupe is neither purple or taupe. It's a sparkly pink. I have no idea how it got its name. It's pretty but I'm not a fan of this manicure. Something keeps me from liking it. I used China Glaze Emotion to stamp the pattern from Red Angel plate RA-105. 

It's okay to go outside your comfort zone every once in awhile. That's what nail polish remover is for - ha! 

Green Holo with Red Angel RA107

Green Holo with Red Angel RA107

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These look like dinosaur eggs. I showed my Dad and he said they look like mold covered quail eggs. I do love my Dad and they way he views things. The base is China Glaze Laser Lime stamped with A-England Saint George using Red Angel plate RA-107. It's more holo in person and very vibrant. 

Can I just say that it's really, really hot here?! I kiss my air conditioner every day. 

Addendum: Jessica Cosmetcs Spring 2012 Awakening Collection

Addendum: Jessica Cosmetcs Spring 2012 Awakening Collection

I played a bit more with the polishes from the Jessica Awakening collection and wanted to show how I actually wore them. They all work really well for stamping and nail art. 

Flutter stamped with Sunrise using Red Angel plate RA-108. Let's ignore the smeared pinkie finger. Thank you. 

I bought a set of dotting tools. Finally! I'm going to put dots on everything! Here is Monarch as a base and Flutter and Soar dots. 

Here is Soar stamped with Bundle Monster plate BM-202 using a lilac metallic polish and purple glitter  for the dots. 

Finger Paints Circus Peanuts with Red Angel RA-114

Finger Paints Circus Peanuts with Red Angel RA-114

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I'm not usually a huge fan of peach shades but sometimes I need to step outside my comfort zone. Circus Peanuts is from the Finger Paints Gumdrops and Lollipops collection. It has a surprisingly nice formula but I'm just not a fan of the color on me. I decided to stamp over it using Red Angel plate RA-114 with a coral polish and it looks more like the (nasty) circus peanuts candy. Well in an abstract kind of way. 

Finger Paints Circus Peanuts was sent to review but it can be had at Sally Beauty Supply.

Color Club Foils with Red Angel RA-108

Color Club Foils with Red Angel RA-108

I used Color Club Lumin-icecent and added China Glaze Snow Globe for some glimmer. I stamped with Red Angel plate RA-108 using Color Club Cold Metal. The Color Club Foiled collection is really great for stamping. 

China Glaze Fireside Glow with Red Angel Plate RA-113

China Glaze Fireside Glow with Red Angel Plate RA-113

Using the Red Angel Plates again. This time RA-113 which I think is an animal print but to me it looks like puzzle pieces. I used Orly Blue Suede to stamp. I do like blue and copper together. Fireside Glow was an Ulta exclusive for the 2011 holiday season and I don't think it's available any longer. You can get a similar look by using a copper and topping it with China Glaze Fairy Dust. Not a dupe mind you but something like it. 

Blurred to show the sparkle.

Essie Go Overboard with Red Angel Plate RA-103

Essie Go Overboard with Red Angel Plate RA-103

I'm really loving Essie Go Overboard. I think this is the fourth time I have worn it since I bought. That says a lot. Also, I am in love with the Red Angel Plates. They have some great designs that aren't overly cute or floral. I am a big fan of abstract designs and this set has a number of them. I'm glad I bought them - they are getting me to stamp again. I seem to go through cycles.

Here is Essie Go Overboard stamped using China Glaze DV8 from a design on plate RA-103. I'm a bit out of practice so any errors are all me and not the plate.