Lovely Paisley

I'm on a nail art kick! Hope you guys don't mind :) Today's nail art is a free-handed paisley pattern. I have wanted to do this for a while, and I'm so happy this first one turned out so good. Uhm, well..at least I think it's good. I freaking love it! The color contrast makes the pattern really 'pop'.

The base of this mani is piCture pOlish Violet Femme, a gorgeous deep violet cream. The paisleys were painted over a white base, I used OPI Put A Coat On, to make the lighter colors more opaque. I used piCture pOlish Swagger, Chillax, OPI Do You Lilac It?, Banana Bandanna, and Color Club East Austin. I finished the mani with one coat of HK Girl top coat.

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Chaotic Neon Galaxy

Hi guys! Today I have a nail art post, which also my NOTD. I had planned to do a different, more intricate nail art, but it didn't turn out. While scrolling through instagram, I saw a post that inspired me to do this mani. It was Wondrously Polished, Lindsey's galaxy mani. I think she does one of the best galaxy nails I've ever seen. I can only hope mine will be as good as hers one day.

My galaxy nails is a neon themed. I used all the shades from OPI Neon 2014 including Put A Coat On!,  Zoya Storm, and OPI In True Stefani Fashion. I finished my mani with one coat of HK Girl top coat. As these are neons, it's difficult to capture the true brightness. These look more vibrant in person!

On a random note, I sliced one of my nail while making salad today and had to chop it down really short. I clipped and filed the rest to keep them all in a same length, but I realize now I didn't do a good job at that, haha. Not gonna tell you which nail, but you're welcome to guess :p 

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Jindie Nails Kangaroo, Take Me Away (June-A Box, Indied_

Hi guys! Tonight I'm showing you a pretty crelly gliter from Jindie Nails that I've been wearing for 2 days and now ready to be taken off. Kangaroo, Take Me Away, is a part of A Box, Indied from June 2014. June's theme was Destinations, and this polish was inspired by Kangaroo Island. Jen, the creative brain behind Jindie Nails brand, did such a great job. I absolutely love this! You are a crelly glitter genius! 
Kangaroo,Take Me Away is a white crelly with gold, copper, aqua blue,and green squares and hexes. The glitter was suspended really nicely. I had no issues with application. I used 3 coats (normal application, no glitter manipulation necessary), like I always do with crelly glitter. I used 1 coat of HK GIrl top coat to smooth it out.

Jindie Nails Kangaroo,Take Me Away

Jindie Nails Kangaroo,Take Me Away

Jindie Nails Kangaroo,Take Me Away

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Neon Nested Triangles

Today post is sort of a fail. Not because the mani was a mess, but I just didn't like it. Has that ever happened to you? I was so sure I'm gonna like the idea in my head, but when I was done, I'm looking at my nails and just feel.. no. Regardless, I took some pics to share with you guys, maybe some of you might like it. I removed it right after taking the pics.

The base of this mani is OPI Road House Blue and Finger Paint Twisted. I forgot how I loved this flakie! I mean, just look at it. The OPI is a one coater, perfect formula. 
I used scotch tape after they are completely dry to create the neon triangle. They are the two Models Own Polish for Tan neon, Sun Hat and Flip Flop. I was planning to use striping tape to make a neat nested triangle, but I got impatient and decided to free hand it instead. All the white triangles were free handed with a small striping brush using Butter London Cotton Buds, finished off with HK Girl top coat.

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Happy Canada Day 2014!

Hope everybody is having fun during this long weekend! In the spirit of Canada Day, of course I had to do this red and white mani. I'm keeping it simple and on point, Canada flag and some maple leaves. My red and white polishes are OPI Red My Fortune Cookie and Butter London Cotton Buds. I added China Glaze Fairy Dust over the white just to get a bit of sparkles when I'm outside :D

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