Summer Floral & Gradient

Today I have a cute summer floral and gradient design for you! It's super cute and very easy to do if you have the right tools! You'll find more information after the jump! :]

 Winstonia Stamping Plate W110
I only used the middle flower image for this design. It really was a hit or miss stamp. It worked well on my middle and pinkie fingers and on the rest of the fingers there are errors. The image may have gotten smudged, it didn't lay down right, or parts of the image was missing.
*The problems stated above could have been user error.









 I started off with one coat of Wet n Wild French White Creme. I then, using a triangle makeup sponge, sponged on a gradient. I went over it twice for a nice, bright coverage. I stamped over the gradient with Sinful Colors Black on Black. I then topped it off with top coat.

Essie Smooth Sailing 
 Smooth Sailing is the first color of my gradient. Essie usually has the issue of seeing the shimmer in the bottle, but not on the nail. I am proud to say that I did not have any issue with that. The same shimmer that was in the bottle, is the same shimmer on my nail, even though I sponged it on.
Smooth Sailing is a very pretty blueish-purple polish with a shimmer finish.

Essie Super Bossa Nova
Super Bossa Nova is the next color of my gradient. Like Smooth Sailing, the shimmer transferred very well. I would definitely use this for another mani!
Super Bossa Nova is a hot pink polish with a shimmer finish.

Essie Braziliant
Braziliant is the last color of the gradient. The shimmer also transferred very well.
Braziliant is an orange polish with a shimmer finish.











Overall, I really like the look of this mani. It is very summery and shimmery!

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Summer Glitter Franken!

Hello Lacquer Lovers! Today I have a very cool post for you! I've sorta ventured into frankening! It is super exciting and I can't wait to make more frankens! Check out the end of this post for news and such! :]

Here is a macro shot of my franken, Party Time! 

 Check out more after the jump! :]

Bathing Suit Stamping!

Today I have a super quick post for you! It is the first day of a challenge I'm doing!

Please excuse the stamping; I have a horrible headache and painful sunburn today, so I didn't think I'd even post. :(

I used an unnamed Color Club for the neon yellow and Sinful Colors Unicorn for the pale yellow. I used Sinful Colors Black on Black to stamp. The stamping plates used were Winstonia plate W106 and W112.

That's all I have for today! Have a great week! :)

February Nail Art Challenge: Day 7

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! ;] Today's challenge is basically a free for all, so I thought I would introduce you all to a wonderful Frankener, Rebecca of Franken Femme. She creates beautiful frankens and sent me one to review! Do you want to see the gorgeous polish? Check it out after the jump!

February Nail Art Challenge: Day 6

Today's theme is Animal / Animal Print! For this post I am going to do a animal print nail art round up for you all. I hope you enjoy!

More after the jump!

February Nail Art Challenge: Day 5

Todays theme is flowers! Well, really it was yesterdays! My post is a little late and I am so sorry! Day 6 will be on time, even if it kills me! For this challenge I decided to do some beginner level nail art for those new to the community! It is Japanese themed if that gives you any hints!

More after the jump! :]

 

February Nail Art Challenge: Day 4

Today is day 4 of the February Nail Art challenge I am holding! What is todays theme? "LOVE". Now I have seen many creative "LOVE" manicures and decided to try it for myself! Do you want to see what I came up with?

More after the jump!

February Nail Art Challenge: Day 3

Today is day 3 of the February Nail Art Challenge! Today's theme is GLITTER! From some of my previous posts you can probably tell that I'm all about the glitter. Today I decided to go with something a little more subtle and on the dark side for you Anti-Valentines Day gals.
More after the jump!

February Nail Art Challenge: Day 2

Today is day 2 of the February Nail Art challenge! Today's theme is hearts! This was a total fail for me :[ but I still have a great post in store for you lacquer lovers today! Remember post your photos on my Facebook page and tag me on Instagram! At the end of the challenge I will feature all of the pictures! :] More after the jump! 

February Nail Art Challenge!

I am hosting a nail art challenge this month! It is Valentine's Day themed, which means you need to break out your super girly polish! The schedule is listed below!

I would love to see your interpretations of each challenge, so show me on Facebook, tag #SouthernSparkleFNAC on Instagram, or e-mail your picture to southernsparklenailart@gmail.com!

I cannot wait to see what you lacquer loving ladies will come up with. I will be doing the challenge with you all, so make sure you catch my posts either here, on my Facebook, or on Instagram @samantha_faye16 on the dates listed above!