Anchors Away

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Hi, everyone!

Wow, I've been gone for a while. I honestly didn't mean to stay gone this long, but life gets in the way. Anyways, I'm back and plan to make up for all of the time that I've missed!

Here is my first manicure, to get me back in the swing of things!  It features some of my favorite brands, so let's get right into it!

Let's start with the basis of all manicures: nail upkeep. I've currently been using a four-way buffer* from Born Pretty Store to keep my nails in shape! I would consider this buffer one of the best I've ever used - it hasn't shown a lot of wear and I've been using it for a while now! You can find it on Born Pretty Store's website for $1.99 USD!

For my pinky I started off with two coats of Zoya Ryan*. Then, I added the cute seagulls from the QJ-197 water decal sheet*, which retails for $0.99 USD at Born Pretty Store! I'm a little upset that they didn't transfer like I'd hoped, as they don't have a white background. I was, however, very happy with the way the anchors transferred onto my thumb (not pictured).

For my ring and index fingers I started off with two coats of OPI Red My Fortune Cookie. Then, I transferred full nail water decals from the BP-W07 sheet*. For my middle finger I started off with two coats of Wet n Wild French White Creme and I used a decal from the same sheet. The BP-W07 water decal sheet retails for $1.99 USD.

I really love the way this manicure turned out! It is definitely a great summer send off mani!

What do you think? Are you still on the water decal train? Let me know below!

Random Water Decals

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Hi everyone!

Can you tell that I have been on a water decal kick lately? They are seriously my new favorite thing! This is my last post about them for a while though, seeing as I have used my collection up! :)

I ordered the $0.99 lucky water decal bag from Born Pretty Store and I loved the two sheets I received. I got JS-018 and B-090, both of which have super cute designs! For this look I used the B-090 sheet and Essence Off to Miami!

Don't forget to use the code YSG10 to get 10% off your BPS purchase!

Princess Water Decals

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Hi everyone! 

Sorry I haven't been around for the last few weeks. I got a job at a popular coffee chain and I can't wear nail polish for food safety reasons, which makes blogging a lot harder. I'm going to try to post on a more regular schedule, so we will see what I can manage. :)

For today's look I used the QS-017 water decal sheet from Born Pretty Store. This sheet features most of the Disney princesses in one way or another and is super cute! I chose to apply these two decals over China Glaze Petal to the Metal! You can find these decals at Born Pretty Store for $2.65USD, plus use the code YSG10 for 10% off!

What do you think? Let me know below!

Gold Studs

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Hi everyone!

Today I have a super simple look featuring some gold studs from Born Pretty Store!

My base color is Revlon Enchanting, which is a gorgeous lavender polish with a slight shimmer. For this look I used two thin coats. 

I then added on some large gold studs. They came from a wheel that has about 400 silver and gold studs of various shapes and sizes. The wheel is $3.31 USD and you can use the code YSG10 for 10% off!

I really love the way studs change a look! What do you think?

Feathers

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Hi everyone!

Today I have a more subtle look using feather water decals from Born Pretty Store!

For my base color I used two coats of Revlon Seashell. I used the orange/pink/purple feathers from a set of decals which also included green/yellow feathers. You can pick the set of ten decals up from Born Pretty Store for $0.99USD! Don't forget to use the code YSG10 for 10% off of your purchase!

Born Pretty Store Mixed Nail Art Wheel

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Hi everyone! 

Today I used one of my all time favorite yellow polishes, along with a really cool 3D flower from Born Pretty Store!

For a completely opaque look, I started off with three thin coats of China Glaze Metro Pollin-Tin! It dries to a matte finish, which I love! 

The 3D flower came from a mixed nail art wheel that I ordered from Born Pretty Store. The wheel contains 360 pieces and they range from studs and bows to flowers and fruit. It costs $3.86 USD.

Don't forget to use the code YSG10 for 10% off of your Born Pretty Store purchase!

Rose Water Decals

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Hi, everyone!

I have been loving water decals lately! They are perfect for fast nail art looks. Today's look features some of my favorite types of decals: flowers!

I started off with two coats of my favorite teal, which is a unnamed Color Club. I applied the decals and added top coat to complete the look!

The water decals are the G103 Rose Water Decals from Born Pretty Store. For $2.86 USD you get one sheet of twenty decals. They are good quality and very easy to use! You will get the perfect placement every time!

You can use the coupon codeYSG10 for 10% off of your order!

What are your thoughts on water decals? Let me know below! 

Stamping with Born Pretty Store

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Hi everyone! 

Today I have two stamping looks for you using BPS stamping plates!

Base Color: Essence L.O.L.   Stamp: BP-L007   Stamping Color: Rimmel London Black Satin

For this look, I chose a fan image from the BP-L007 plate. This plate retails for $5.99 USD and it has twenty-five different images, many of which are full nail images. The plate was etched well and the images came out nice.

Base Color: Essence Break Through   Stamp: m41   Stamping Color: Julep Bunny

For this look I used a plate from a mystery set I received. In the mystery bag I got two plates named m41 and m74. The images in these plates were also well etched. These were not plates I would have picked for myself, but that is what mystery bags are all about! One mystery bag retails for $0.99 USD!

I am no stamping master by any means, but practice makes perfect! 

What are your favorite stamping plates? Let me know below!

Zoya Leah with a Rhinestone Bow Accent

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Hey y'all! 

Today's post features one of Zoya's new satin polishes and a rhinestone bow from Born Pretty Store!

For this look I used two coats of Zoya Leah, no base or top coat! I added the rhinestone bow, as an accent, by putting a small dot of top coat right wear I wanted the bow to go. I applied the bow and held it down for a few seconds and I was good to go! It didn't budge for the rest of the time I wore it. The bow had a slight curve in it, so it sat perfectly on my nail!

I got the rhinestone bow from Born Pretty Store! It costs $5.09 USD for a set of ten. Make sure to use the code YSG10 for 10% off of your purchase!

What are your thoughts on 3D nail art supplies, like bows and charms? Let me know below!

Zoya Ana & Born Pretty Store Water Decals

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Hey y'all!

Today's look is a super simple, yet delicate look using a new satin polish from Zoya and a water decal from Born Pretty Store! 

 

I started off with two coats of Zoya Ana.

The rose decal came from a sheet labeled HOT-133. I cut the rose out, like you would a temporary tattoo, saturated it with water and the decal slid right off! I placed it on my nail, cut off the excess, and top coated it to make sure it wouldn't budge! 

I'm a fan of water decals as you can move them around to get the perfect placement!

The HOT-133 water decal sheet from Born Pretty Store retails for $2.55USD. Don't forget to use the coupon code YSG10 for 10% off! 

What is your take on water decals? Let me know below! 

Sinful Colors Savage & Born Pretty Store Silver Foil

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Hey y'all!

I was super busy with school work and I was sick over the past few weeks, so that is why you haven't seen me! I'm better now and school is less hectic, so I'm now back to my normal posting schedule!

Today I have Sinful Colors Savage accented with silver nail art foil from Born Pretty Store!

For this look I used two coats of Sinful Colors Savage. Savage is a gorgeous teal that dries matte.

Then, I added small pieces of silver nail art foil on each nail while the second coat of Savage was still wet.

You can find the silver nail art foil on Born Pretty Store's website! It retails for $5.53 USD and you get six pots of silver foil and six pots of gold foil. I barely used one pot of the silver foil, so I think these will last you a while! 

Make sure to use the code YSG10 for 10% off your order!

I'll be back on Tuesday with a look using the gold nail art foil! 

Teal & Pink

 * The following products were sent to me for my honest review. For more information, please visit my disclosure policy.* 

Hey y'all!

Today's post features some rhinestones from Born Pretty Store and a neon teal from Color Club!

For this look, I used the hot pink rhinestones from the 1800 Nail Art 3mm Rhinestones Wheel Glue Glitter UV Gel (#3076) wheel! This wheel retails for $4.27 USD, which is very reasonable, seeing as you get so many rhinestones! Plus, you can use my discount code below for an extra 10% off!

These rhinestones are 3mm in size, which is the perfect size for anybody! My nails are pretty short, but the stones do not overpower my manicure.

If you are looking for rhinestones, I'd definitely recommend these!

So, what do you think? Will you be picking these up?

#notd {Zoya, KKCenterHK & Born Pretty Store}

* The following products were sent to me for my honest review. For more information, please visit my disclosure policy.* 

Hey y'all!
Today I have a quick #notd post featuring Zoya Haven and some studs from KKCenterHK and Born Pretty Store!

The star studs are from KKCenterHK! They are the N.NAIL Studs Star Silver 4mm Nail Art Decorations [NNAIL-DRN619] and they retail for $2.50USD. They have a slight curve to them, so they sit perfectly on your nail. These studs lasted until I changed my manicure (about four days) and did not budge! 

The rhinestones are from Born Pretty Store! They are from the 400Pcs 1.2mm/2mm/3mm/4mm Silver Round Rhinestones for Acrylic UV Gel Nail Art wheel and they retail for $3.95USD. These rhinestones wore like iron. They stayed on the entire time I wore this manicure and didn't come off at all! I believe all nail art enthusiasts should have a wheel like this as it provides so many options!

I have a coupon for KKCenterHK and Born Pretty Store!

KKCenterHK: SouthernSparkle

Born Pretty Store: YSG10

I'll talk to y'all later in the week! <3

Mermaids, Shells, and & Rhinestones

* The following products were sent to me for my honest review. For more information, please visit my disclosure policy.* 

Hello Lacquer Lovers!

Today I have a super cute manicure using four products from Born Pretty Store! I have a 10% off discount code, so make sure you grab it at the end of this post!

Polishes Used:

Sinful Colors Orange Cream

Sinful Colors Unicorn

Sinful Colors Sugar Rush

Rimmel London French White Nail Tip Liner

Milani Art of Gold

On my index finger I used a  Pattern 29 3D Nail Art Decoration, which is the gold mermaid glitter. I also used a 3mm pink rhinestone and two silver rhinestones.

On my ringer finger I used a Pattern 39 3D Nail Art Decoration, which is a gorgeous gold sea shell glitter. I also used a 3mm dark blue rhinestone, along with two silver rhinestones.

This look was inspired by a nail art look I saw on the mermaid and sea shell product page!

The mermaid and sea shell glitters were very easy to apply. I gave them a slight curve using an orange stick and they fit perfectly on my nails.

Overall, I was really impressed with the four products from Born Pretty Store. You can get 10% off of your next order using the code YSG10 at checkout!

What product is your favorite? Let me know below!