Thursday, 7 October 2010

How about some Brucci Swatches!!!

So I was going through my stash, and realized I had quit a few Brucci's that I had yet to even try. Well, I grabbed them all, and swtached away. This brand has some amazing colors, and application. I purchase mine in Philadelphia at a Rte-Aid, it's the only place I can find to purchase them, in my area. I could be wrong though.

First is
Roberta's Green Garden





















Then we have one of my faves
Blue Sapphire


































Amelia's Amethyst
See the multi colored shimmer, amazing!




































Grape Galaxy
Another beauty






















Explosive Meteorite
I wish this one was a smidge darker, but I still really like it



Jimmi's Cognac Gem
Not to exciting, & prob, my least fave of the bunch




Cindy's Lilac Rose
This is a perfect springtime color, and this was only 1 coat!!




Tanzanite




Mono Blue
I believe this might actually be my oldest Brucci, from many moons ago



My all time FAVORITE from Brucci
Blackened Emerald.




Wednesday, 6 October 2010

Radiator


Yeah, so the name is lame, I know, I really couldn't think of anything clever for this one, and since everything radiates from the black line out, 'Radiator' it is. I wanted to do an abstract design today, and I've had this one on my mind for a few days now, so I thought that I'd finally do it! I love the dots, they remind me of halftone dots, which, being a designer, of course I love.


I used American Apparel Cotton as a base, with American Apparel Hassid for the black line and then applied with a dotting tool for the black dots. For the gold lines, I used China Glaze 2030 from Khrome Collection. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.

Only 7 days left!! WOOOT! (because I'll have accomplished it, not because the blog will be over- I LOVE it too much to quit!!)

Radiator

Yeah, so the name is lame, I know, I really couldn't think of anything clever for this one, and since everything radiates from the black line out, 'Radiator' it is. I wanted to do an abstract design today, and I've had this one on my mind for a few days now, so I thought that I'd finally do it! I love the dots, they remind me of halftone dots, which, being a designer, of course I love.


I used American Apparel Cotton as a base, with American Apparel Hassid for the black line and then applied with a dotting tool for the black dots. For the gold lines, I used China Glaze 2030 from Khrome Collection. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.

Only 7 days left!! WOOOT!

HALLOWEEN NAIL ART CLASS!

This past Monday I went to the most AMAZING Young Nails Halloween nail art class. Amanda Dodge taught and she really stepped up her game. It was even more amazing than I had expected! (Young Nails is always amazing) Whooo hoo! So this first set of nails here is completely inspired by Amanda. Thank you so much for your fabulous class and inspiration!

This is a 3d spider inspired by Amanda. I put a red rhinestone in his butt lol. All of the acrylic colors are from young nails.

These are 3d ghosts that I also learned at the young nails class.

This is just a little bit of everything. Love purple and black for Halloween and we had to add some of the fabulous dots.

These are nails that I did for a wedding. Very elegant with a little bling!

This is ribbon on the ring fingers.

This is opi gel polish in Louvre me Louvre me not. I added a 3d spider with bright yellow eyes. I just love Halloween nails. Definitely my favorite Holiday for nails.... until Christmas comes... and then Valentines. Oooh I just love them all :)

This is a sparkles nail product glitter. I added spooky spider webs and a 3d spider.

This is a color fade with 2 colors and then I added sparkles on top from sparklesnailproducts.com. The leaves are from kennickkreations.com.

Sally Hansen Midnight in NY

From what I remember, this came out along with Hidden Treasure. Although for some reason I believe I got it about a month before that even. Who knows, I do not claim to be an expert, lol. Anyways. I saw this in the store, and if you know me, I LOVE my black polish, especially if it contains any kind of glitter/shimmer in it. Which this does. It is very subtle, but perfect in my eyes!


Tuesday, 5 October 2010

Made With Real Cheez


Hot & Spicy, White Cheddar, Original, Cheddar Jack, Pepper Jack, Scrabble®... you name 'em, I'll eat 'em. (except the reduced fat ones *hork*) Cheez-Its have been a staple in my diet since my days as a software designer, where all us crazy kids, Boz, Jordan, Joe, and David would munch all day long. One time Boz and I figured it out, and between us, we had eaten over 10,000 Cheez-Its in a matter of a few months. We also collected the box backs as trophies when they said 'GET YOUR OWN BOX', and we wallpapered the wall of one of the cubicles with them. I can only find a picture that has part of the wall covered to show you, but it'll have to do. I dedicate this manicure to my pals from the SZ, I miss you!!!!! Boz- I think we need to go for another 10,000...long distance?



I used butter LONDON Minger as a base for the Cheez-It nails, and Eyeko Saucy Polish for Naughty Nails for the red nails. For the shading on the Cheez-It nails, I used OPI Ginger Bells, with Essie Bone Chilling White sponged on lightly for the salt. For the hole in the center of the Cheez-Its, I used American Apparel Hassid and for the ridges on the free edge of the nail, I used a mixture of OPI Ginger Bells and Barielle Unravelled Rust. For the Cheez-It logo, I used Sally Hansen Professional Lavender Cloud, with American Apparel Hassid for the shadow, and American Apparel Manila for the gradient behind the red band that contains the logo. I also used American Apparel Manila for the 'GET YOUR OWN BOX." slogan, with American Apparel Hassid for the shadow. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.

The partial Cheez-It wall...



Found this picture when I was looking for a Cheez-It wall pic. I was helping a photography student friend out, he was photographing an icy/snow queen type thingy, and yes, that's tin foil I glued to my face. :-P

Photo credit: Andrew Johnson


MAC Bad Fairy

So by now, I'm sure we have all heard the craze and frustrations with trying to obtain this polish. Many woman I know, had their orders cancelled, even though they placed them less than 10 minutes after it launched. It is crazy and MAC should def have knew the demand would be high, and produced more.
Unfortunately eBay scalpers have also been to blame. Such a shame. Well, I got this Monday night, and couldn't wait to try it. So after finishing my 3rd grade homework, I swear parents these days, get more than the kids, lol, I swatched it, and took about a billion pictures. I have to be honest, it is pretty, but I'm just not a huge fan, and kind of wish I passed on this. It is very foily, and has some great colors in it, from pink, orange & gold. I'm no sure what I was expecting, just more I guess. A fellow MUAer suggested I try it outside, because she too didn't like it so much inside, but when she got into her car, she loved it. So I might give it another go, when I have some errands to run. 


Sally Hansen Nail Prisms Emerald Amethyst

 I got another Prism in the mail, and I love it! Again, so many colors in one polish! These pics are in all types of lighting. This is layered over black.






I really really really wish Sally would bring these back and make more. How can she not!! The are all amazing!!

OPI Burlesque Glitters have arrived....

So I know I'm a little behind, but I finally got the 3 polishes, from the Burlesque collection, that I ordered. I wasn't really interested in the others, but glitters.....I have a hard time resisting. I love them all!! They were all 3 coats, and would probably do best either with 1 more coat, or just layered over another color, which is what I will do next when I actually wear them.


First is Simmer & Shimmer  



































Next is Show it & Glow It
















 















and the last of the 3 I got is Sparkle-Icious







All have sooo much glitter and sparkle in each, how can you resist!!!!

Lauren Luke Cosmetics Sale on Hautelook!


Makeup from the YouTube guru Lauren Luke (Panacea81) is on sale at Hautelook! Her palettes are half off their original price!! :) Very pretty colors, too!!

Check out Lauren Luke Sale at Hautelook!