Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Go Pink Wednesday...on Tuesday!

Finger Painting Fingers is hosting a lovely event for the month of October to help raise breast cancer awareness: 
Every Wednesday in October, share a pink manicure to show your support!  

I did mine early...sorry, I couldn't wait!

Yes, my poor middle finger chipped right before I took my pics!  Grrrr!  So I trimmed it up:

Very sad about the chip! :-(
This is Zoya "Shelby" topped with a special OPI pink shatter I picked up last year for Breast Cancer Awareness at a Regis salon called "Regis Pink Shatter".  I used a glitter striper for accent, and did my ribbon w/another pink striper.  Very PINK!! 

My mom is a 14-year survivor, and I've supported her by attending lots of Breast Cancer walks.  If you've never been, you MUST go to one this month!  It's so overwhelming to be a part of all of those people touched by breast cancer.  I've been so sad to see a little boy on the shoulders of his dad wearing a bib saying "Walking in Memory of My Mommy", or the family with the picket signs bearing the pictures of a beautiful young high school senior at her prom, and then in her hospital bed where she lost her fight.  In the next second, I've been elated to see the sea of the special hats the survivors get to wear, and to see the brave bald women who are still going through chemo and who are so moved by the support and comfort everyone there gives them.  Truly an amazing experience!!

If anything, I hope you get your yearly check by your doctor, and yes, even your mammogram if you're old enough.  Because of my mom's history, I've had to get them since I was 30 years old, but I go every year ;-)

These are the other lovely peeps joining me in my support for BCA by participating in "Go Pink Wednesday":
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Monday, October 1, 2012

Nail-aween Nail Art Challenge - Day 1: Water Marble

I LOVE Halloween!  When I found this challenge hosted by Sassy Nails, I couldn't resist, especially since this challenge is done at your own pace!  It's perfect for a full-time working mom of 2 young boyos, who also likes to read & knit & sew!


As you can see, today is Day 1, and I actually did a water marble!  Only bummer is that I can't wear it to work tomorrow since we've got an audit going, and I have some other professional-like things to do. Boo! 

I used all Sinful Colors for this one:
L to R: Clementine, Black on Black, Innocent, Amethyst

I painted on a coat of white (Sinful Colors "Snow Me White), and went to town:




I love the colors in this!  I wanted to use a darker green, but it wasn't working in the water marbling process...it wouldn't spread and it dried too fast :-(  My ring finger is just purple & green marble topped with my own little Halloween franken.  Overall, I'm happy with this one, except for the thumb, which I accidentally bumped :-/

These are the other cool peeps participating in the challenge.  Check 'em out!

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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Lacquistry's "24k Shredded" & Orly "Buried Alive"

I had to attend a pretty important/formal meeting at work, so I needed some plain nails.  I thought a dark brown-ish Autumn mani might be appropriate, and I found my untried Orly "Buried Alive" in my stash.  Look at the beautiful golden shimmer in this!  


This is 2 easy coats and they went on super-smoothly!  <3

As soon as I got home on Friday, I had to spice it up.  I used a Bundle Monster plate and stamped it with gold Pure Ice "Jaguar", and really blinged it out with another untried in my stash, Lacquistry's "24k Shredded":
 


BLING!!
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Monday, September 24, 2012

Plaid Nails, Cuz It's FALL!!!

It is over 95 degrees here in So Cal.  According to Google, Autumn started two days ago!  So I figured I'd help the weather remember that it's supposed to be COOL in Autumn.  I took inspiration from one of my soft wool scarves from Scotland for some extra cold-weather juju, and here's my first try at plaid nails:






I <3 my plaid nails!!!  I think I'm getting better with my stripers, too!  The base is China Glaze "Recycle" which is a perfect medium grey creme, IMHO.  

I even tried wearing sweatpants and a long-sleeved shirt this morning to really make it feel like Fall, but it's gotten so hot that I've changed into shorts & a tank top :-(.  Well, at least it's not over 100 degrees today.   

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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Giveaway for My International FB Fans!

I am currently giving away a bottle of awesome nail polish for my U.S. Face Book fans, and I felt horrible that I couldn't include my wonderful International fans because of the issues I've read about with shipping nail polish internationally.

Therefore, I am opening a giveaway just for my International fans!  The prize is a 2-pack of Sally Hansen "Salon Effects" nail polish strips:

Again, I just want to thank you for being a fan of my Face Book page, and I'm grateful for your support!

OK, on to the giveaway:
The giveaway starts NOW and ends on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 12:01 a.m. EST.
  The giveaway for these Sally Hansen strips is open for International fans ONLY!  Click HERE to enter my U.S. residents giveaway!
I will announce the winner on my Face Book page (of course) and here on my blog.  If the winner does not contact me within 24 hours, a new winner will be chosen.

To enter via the Rafflecopter thingie below, you must be an International fan of my FB page...that's it!!  Because this giveaway is a "thank you" to my FB fans, I am not requiring you to follow my blog, but if you'd like to, please do! ;-)

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Lacquistry Giveaway for My U.S. Facebook Fans!

I recently noticed that I have over 350 fans on Facebook, and as of this post I have 361!  It's overwhelming to me that 361 people care about what I have to say about my nail art, and I'm flattered and honored and am very thankful.

As a way to thank my loyal fans, I am giving away a brand new, never-used bottle of Lacquistry's "I Make It Rain (Leaves)" from her "Sweater Weather" Fall Trio collection.  I was lucky enough to snag both of her Fall Trio collections, but I have seen lots of comments from people who were disappointed they couldn't get Lacquistry's polish for one reason or another.  So, I'd like to offer a chance to you!


Since you're a fan of mine, you already know how much I love Jenna @ Lacquistry not only for her genius polishes, but because she is truly an awesome person.  I've had the privilege of working with her on some custom orders, and with every convo back and forth, I am made more certain that she is genuinely selfless and caring, and the world desperately needs more peeps like her.

Why am I going on and on about Jenna again?  Because I would like the winner of this polish to know a little bit about the person who created it, and because it is her giving spirit that inspired me to offer this polish to you!

OK, on to the giveaway:
The giveaway starts NOW and ends on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 12:01 a.m. EST.
  This giveaway for "I Make It Rain (Leaves)" is open for U.S. residents ONLY!  Click HERE to enter my International fans giveaway!
I will announce the winner on my Face Book page (of course) and here on my blog.  If the winner does not contact me within 24 hours, a new winner will be chosen.

To enter via the Rafflecopter thingie below, you must be a U.S. fan of my Face Book page, and a fan of Lacquistry Nail Polish's page...that's it!!  Because this giveaway is a "thank you" to my U.S. FB fans, I am not requiring you to follow my blog, but if you'd like to, please do! ;-)

GOOD LUCK, AND THANKS AGAIN!!


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Serum No 5 "Day Glow"

I saw THIS POST on Nailblog.net, and I absolutely knew I HAD to have "Day Glow" by Serum No. 5!  It was like, the BEST glow-in-the-dark polish I had ever seen!  So I trotted on over to the Serum No. 5 ETSY SHOP , and was in luck because "Day Glow" was in stock at the time.  I debated the high (for me) price for just a minute before pressing the "purchase now" button, and I'm soooo glad I did.  I understand this polish is selling out almost instantly once it's stocked.  So, here's what I got for my troubles:

Pretty, right?  This is 3 thin coats with top coat.  Each coat dried pretty quickly, and although it's still a little streaky, it's not too bad.  It's a nice bright frozen-lemonade yellow which I liked wearing alone.  But it was just a little too plain for me.

  So I did a water marble.  I used Sinful Colors "Black on Black" and a Sally Hansen top coat I had...apparently it's the only one I own which is not "Fast Dry".  Still, it was kind of sketchy, and I'm going to have to find a nice clear polish for water marbling (I'm open to suggestions!).  And yes, I am purposefully stringing you along before I bust out the awesome glowing pics ;-)



Like I said, kind of sketchy.  But I think it looks a little spooky, which is pretty cool!

OK, OK, I put my hand in the sun for about 5 minutes, locked myself in the bathroom, and this is what I saw:

These are UNEDITED pictures!  This stuff is AMAZINGLY bright.  Cool, right?

"Day Glow" is currently sold out, but according to the Etsy Shop announcement, it will be re-stocked on October 1.  I got mine for $12 + $3 shipping at the beginning of August.  I suggest shop-stalking to get your hands on some! :-)
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