Nails Modrn: 08/01/2011

Wednesday, 31 August 2011

Cosmoprof 2011 - China Glaze Preview!

If you're like me, you're super eager to check out the upcoming China Glaze collections, right?

Check 'em out at The Daily Nail: Reviews!

Monday, 29 August 2011

Cult Nails Hypnotic Collection

Curious about Cult Nails Hypnotic collection?

Check them out on the The Daily Nail: Reviews!

Saturday, 27 August 2011

Cosmoprof 2011 - CND Shellac

Curious how Shellac fared with the horrific stress I put on my nails?

Check out the results at The Daily Nail: Reviews!

Friday, 26 August 2011

Have you ever had one of those ideas that you have to do, even though you have almost no time, and in that time, you should probably be doing something else? I had one of those today. It, in a way, is kind of a throwback to one of my designs I did for Cosmoprof 2010 (yes, last year's Cosmoprof!) The design was called Between a Rockabilly and a Hard Place, and it was a leopard print nail with a red moon. Today, for some reason, it struck me to try the reverse of that design. In my mind, it was something that was a tad more subtle than the full-on leopard print, perhaps even a tad more office-friendly? In any event, it was awesome in my head, and pretty much the only way I'll wear red. I have to admit, I love it. I keep looking at my hands. lol I hope you like it too!! I also got to use Zoya Carmen, which I got to try at Cosmoprof this year! It's a really great true red. Very fiery and retro.

I used Zoya Carmen as a base, with American Apparel California Trooper for the moon. For the leopard pattern, I used OPI San Tan-tonio for the tan blobs, and American Apparel Raccoon for the darker brown. Topped everything off with Nubar Diamont top coat, which I was given as a free gift with purchase at IBS 2011.

Are you ever so excited to try a nail design that you drop everything and do it?

Thursday, 25 August 2011

Cosmoprof 2011 Preview! OPI MUPPETS!!

So you wanna see the awesome upcoming Muppets collection a little closer up? (read: REAL PICTURES?!)

Check it out on The Daily Nail: Reviews!

Sunday, 21 August 2011

Retro Freestyle

Sorry everyone, I know it’s been a while. Life has gotten particularly crazy lately. Lots of exciting things afoot, but also enough stress to kill an elephant. In any event, I’ve been neglecting you guys, and for that, I apologize! :)

The day that I received the Finger Paints fall Fashionista collection, I dug in and immediately fell in love with the two colors that I used for this manicure! I knew that I wanted to use them together, and I love the retro vibe they have, so I honestly just started painting without really having any specific design in mind. This is what I came up with! I liked it a lot, and hope you do too! :) It’s a fairly simple, but I don’t think that is necessarily a bad thing. :)

I used butter LONDON Minger for the base on the thumb and ring finger, and Finger Paints Catwalk Queen for the yellow nails. For the designs on the orange nails, I used Finger Paints Cordur-Orange, and for the designs on the yellow nails, I used Barielle Aura Angora. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.

Do you ever start painting your nails without having a set design?

Thursday, 18 August 2011

Fun colours~

More fun designs created using gel colours! :D

Quilted french tips! Dotted embossed flowers done on pink with black dots base. This just shows that the black and pink combination will never go wrong. :D

Candy colours! Hot pink and baby pink stripes with silver linings. Added ribbons for the extra sweetness! Been wanting to do this in bright blue and white. Anyone?

Now this is something very summer! I think it looks a little 'beach theme' don't you think? If you look closely, I've mixed in some white to the light blue and the 3 tone (pink, orange, pink) colour, adding some texture to the colours. Love it! The 3 tone nail design looks like sunset to me. :)

Nothing new, just a new black lace design and in hot pink and black instead of pastel pink. This is a very popular design. Hehe.

Neon colours with zebra prints! Zebra embossed hearts with lots of crystals as well. Only for the adventurous! :D

Simple design with colours that look like paddle pop colours. Childhood ice cream. SLURP~

Fun colours~

More fun designs created using gel colours! :D

Quilted french tips! Dotted embossed flowers done on pink with black dots base. This just shows that the black and pink combination will never go wrong. :D

Candy colours! Hot pink and baby pink stripes with silver linings. Added ribbons for the extra sweetness! Been wanting to do this in bright blue and white. Anyone?

Nothing new, just a new black lace design and in hot pink and black instead of pastel pink. This is a very popular design. Hehe.

Neon colours with zebra prints! Zebra embossed hearts with lots of crystals as well. Only for the adventurous! :D

Simple design with colours that look like paddle pop colours. Childhood ice cream. SLURP~

Tuesday, 9 August 2011

Summer Pedicure for a Friend

Hello All

here is a pedicure i made last night for my friend Lena.

She normally goes with "french and BIGGG flower" manicures, but last night i finally talked her into solid color. Didn't have time to edit pictures, so as is, don't be scared. lol I still think it turned out peaty well , especially considering my recent lack of practice.