Making a Splash

Since yesterday's nails were so, well...GREY, I thought today I'd make some colorful ones!! I tried a technique of using a crumpled paper towel to apply the colors other than the base color. I I think (if you squint) it looks sort of like the shadow on the bottom of a pool of the ripples on the surface of the water. Perfect for a day like today, which was absolutely gorgeous. (uncharacteristic for a Vegas summer- it never even hit 90°!)

I used Essie Turquoise & Caicos as a base, with Essie Mint Candy Apple, Essie Bone Chilling White, and Orly Bailamos sponged over it. I also used Orly Bailamos for the 'moon', then edged it with aqua colored crystals. Topped everything off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.

Tonight was the last night of bowling league *sad face*, but here is a picture of my team- we took 10th place (out of 18). GO TEAM (Our name was 'I Can't Believe It's Not Gutter') Gotta love that not just one, but TWO of my other bowling buddies chose ME to give bunny ears. What kind of crap is that?! :-P

Team 'I Can't Believe It's Not Gutter' (Alicia, Bill, Joanna, and Me)

A few of the new Borghese Swatches

Okay so I am VERY excited to finally start my blog. I have tons of older swatches and mani designs that I would love to share with you in the future, but for now we shall start with the new Borghese polishes I bought this past weekend from Ulta. I only got 3 of them, but I can say, it's all love!

The 1st one I got is Mediterraneo Sea. It's a deep teal base with silver, purple & bright teal glitter.

The 2nd one I have to share is Vigneto Berry. This is an amzing semi dark magenta with bright pink glitter in it.

Last but not least is Ipnotico Gold. This is an AMZING gold polish with gold glitter in it. This polish can look so different in all types of light!