Feeling a tad girlie today

So every once in a while, I'll crave just a simple regular french mani. I really only like to do them when my nails are shorter, and then add a little something extra to make it fun. I had ordered some nail art items off of eBay, and when they came in, I just had to use the little bows! They are the perfect size IMO, and just make me feel so girly on this mani, but not over the top :) This is the mani, that left with me on my weekend getaway.

For this I used 2 coats of 10 - Pinky Promise, #415 for my base, and OPI Alpine Snow Matte for the tips.

This was pre bow :)

Here is what the nail art wheel looked like. I can't wait to use the pearls!!! Now, they are messy, and soooo dang staticy, that when you go to slide it open, it looks like little bee bee's are flying out. Grrrr, but I finally managed to get them all settled down. I might even end up switching them all out.

OPI Texas Spree

TIME FOR SPREEEEE !

I'm open for OPI orders from the latest Texas Collection. Email your orders to valerie.gmh@gmail.com if interested. Spree ends 18th Feb !!

Burlesque's Extra-Va-Vaganza

 

I managed to get this last lot of Burlesque's Extra-Va-Vaganza and I have it as ready stock. U.S will not be producing anymore polishes from the Burlesque collection so this is the last lot and it's limited stock. Going at 15 per bottle. Sms me at 94577783 if interested. While stocks last.

Stolen Pics!!!

Well a lovely sweet reader informed me that my pics were stolen, watermarks cropped out and no credit given. I thank her sooo much for that, but unfortunately, this means my pictures, as of Tuesday will now have a watermark through the center *sigh*. I hate watermarks, and never thought I would need too make them huge and obnoxious, but I do. I work very hard on my manis, and sharing them with you all, so it frustrates me so much. I hope you guys won't mind them, and continue to enjoy my blog.
Here is what I posted on MUA, if you're interested in seeing what exactly happened, and I LOVE that they even commented on her site, supporting me!!
http://makeupalley.com/m_121457100/

Again sorry guys, and I'm off to head on the road for my mini vacay! Have a great weekend guys!
XOXO,
   Erika

Purple Reign, and no...no relation to Prince :P

Since I'm now able to see all my polishes, I'm using ones I forgot about completely, and LOVE it. Shopping in my own stash is a smidge cheaper than stores, lol. While I was 'shopping' I saw Pure Ice Purple Reign, and my eyes lit up. I just love this polish, and before my display, it was lost in a drawer. Since all Pure Ice polishes tend to be sheer, I always start with a base. For this I used 2 coats of Orly Purple Velvet, another one from the Vinyl collection, and then 1 coat of Purple Reign, then topped them with SV.

I took these last 2 pics, out of direct light, so you could see the pretty shimmer better.



I also just wanted to let you all know, that as of tonight, I will be leaving for a weekend get-away with the neighbors and hubby. We will be back on Sunday, so I can respond to all your questions/comments then. I will however, have post scheduled for Saturday and Sunday morning for you guys!

Happy Rabbit New Year!

Some cute nail pictures to share. ;)


Minnie mousey nails! With a red heart with red crystals on the middle finger. Something different from the usual french style nails.

Bunny, strawbies and polka dots ribbon!

Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma!
Cute or not!!!? Did them using acrylic powder and directly onto the nails. Heh.

Pink and girly with double pink bows and lots of crystals!

Happy Rabbit New Year!

Some cute nail pictures to share. ;)


Minnie mousey nails! With a red heart with red crystals on the middle finger. Something different from the usual french style nails.

Bunny, strawbies and polka dots ribbon!

Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma!
Cute or not!!!? Did them using acrylic powder and directly onto the nails. Heh.

Pink and girly with double pink bows and lots of crystals!

Family :)

Sorry for the lack of updates ladies! I just came back from a family holiday to Japan, Hokkaido and it was sooo great! And bad news is that I came back with a flu n a really bad throat. I've been a sick cow these few days so pls bear with me while I find time to post new pics and all the nails I've done for the past few weeks for CNY. Meanwhile, I'll share a few pics from my holiday with my family! :D

My favourite pic. It was taken by my tour mate and he's a really good photographer! :D

Family :)

Sorry for the lack of updates ladies! I just came back from a family holiday to Japan, Hokkaido and it was sooo great! And bad news is that I came back with a flu n a really bad throat. I've been a sick cow these few days so pls bear with me while I find time to post new pics and all the nails I've done for the past few weeks for CNY. Meanwhile, I'll share a few pics from my holiday with my family! :D

My favourite pic. It was taken by my tour mate and he's a really good photographer! :D

Another Simple Valentines Funky French

I did a similar look, but instead of pink and reds, I used neons. Well, I loved it so much, I wanted to do a V-Day version. For this I used the brand 10, #415 - Pinky Promise for my base, Sally Hansen Rapid Red and Sally Hansen Pronto Pink on the tips as well as Sinful's Black on Black.