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!

How to Revive an Old Manicure {ft. KKCenterHk}

   * The following nail art foil was sent to me for my honest review. For more information, please visit my disclosure policy.*

 Hello Lacquer Lovers! 

Do you ever need to redo your manicure, but don't have the time? Today I will show you how to revive your old manicure in seconds thanks to KKCenterHK!

To revive your old manicure using nail art foils you will need three things: top coat, nail foils, and nail foil glue.

I used NYC Grand Central Station, N.NAIL Lovely Flower Sea Nail Foil Transfer [NNAIL-E28], and nail foil glue {I used Ciate Foil Fix}. The foil set I received had a small bottle of foil glue, but the brush was too long for the bottle and was bent.

{Optional}

First, you want to top coat your old manicure so you have a smooth surface. This is especially important if you have any chips. I didn't do this step, as my polish had not chipped yet.
My base color is OPI I Think in Pink.

Next, apply your foil glue. You can apply it all over the nail or in a design. I chose to do a chevron french manicure. Wait until the glue is tacky and apply the nail foil. Apply top coat to seal in the foil.

Tada! You have now revived your old manicure! This is the way to go if your pinched on time, as it took me less than ten minutes total!

Don't forget to use my coupon code if you make a purchase!

Have you ever revived an old manicure? If so, what did you do?

Palette Cleanser

Hello Lacquer Lovers!

Happy Fourth of July to my fellow Americans! 

Today I have a palette cleansing manicure, as looking through hundreds of Fourth of July manicures can get a bit overwhelming.

 

I started off with two coats of Zoya Rue. Rue is a subtle blush color and is opaque in two even coats.

Then I applied one coat of OPI Lights of Emerald City. Lights of Emerald City has large white square and small iridescent square glitters. I had to fish the white squares out, but it gave an overall decent glitter payoff. 

I hope everyone has a safe holiday! :)

Twin Nails: Gummy Bears

Hello Lacquer Lovers!

My nails are much shorter for this post! I felt like I needed a change, so these square and short nails may be around for a while. ;)

Today I've done twin nails with the lovely Marijana from Nails From Fairy Tale. The group's theme was candy and our sub-theme was gummies, so we chose gummy bears!

I thought that this look was going to be a walk in the park, but I was wrong. It was much harder than I anticipated, but I tried my best and that is all that matters. :)

Polishes Used:

OPI Red My Fortune Cookie

Wet N Wild French White Creme

Wet n Wild Black Creme

Make sure to stop by Marijana's blog!

I'll see y'all on Sunday! 

Leopard Skittle

Hello Lacquer Lovers!

Today I have a nail art look featuring some of my favorite brands! 

I started off by applying two coats of my favorite OPI polish, Red My Fortune Cookie, on my index and pinky fingers. 

To create the leopard look, I used three polishes. I started off with two coats of Rimmel London Carmel Cupcake. Then, using Zoya Louise and Wet N Wild Black, I created the leopard pattern.

I topped it off with top coat and I was good to go! 

This is a perfect nail art look for any time of the year, as you can change up the colors! 

I'll see you on Thursday with a super cute summer inspired nail art look!

Magestical Fleur De Lis Long Drop Earrings Review, Nail Art, & Giveaway

 * 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 something a little different for you- a jewelry review, along with nail art to match, and a giveaway!

 

Source: http://www.majestical.com/Long-Drop-Earrings-p/efe0031-fb.htm

I received the Fleur De Lis Long Drop Earrings from Magestical.com. They retail for $8.50USD.

These earrings have a length of about 12 inches and they would match great with a little black dress.

I did try these on, but I have very sensitive ears. I lasted maybe a minute with them on and then had to remove them due to the reaction it was causing with my ears (Ouch!). With that said, if you have sensitive ears, these are not for you.

Of course, I had to do some nail art based off of these. 

I chose to go with a very simple look. I used OPI Glitzerland and SOPI It's Real 18K Gold Top Coat, along with clear and gold rhinestones. 

This look accents the earrings perfectly, as the colors are spot on!

 Now onto the giveaway!

This is open international. You will win a $20.00USD gift voucher to Magestical.com. This giveaway is opens today and closes April 6, 2014 at 11:59pm.

Good luck! :)

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Cherry Blossoms

Hello Lacquer Lovers!

Today I have another mani inspired by a beautiful piece of art!

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Base Color: Wet N Wild Teal Slowly and Sea

Flower Colors: OPI Did It On Em, Zoya Charisma, Color Club unnamed yellow and hot pink, and OPI Can't Let Go

Branch Color: Milani Nail Art Striper in Black Sketch

 This look was very easy to create! I started off with a base color, drew on the branches (with a light hand) and used the polish brushes to dab on the blossoms.

That is all for today! :)

Nail Art Inspired by Mondrian!

Hello Lacquer Lovers!

It's finals week for me, so I need a bright mani to cheer me up! 

Today my mani is inspired by this painting by Mondrian!

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Here is what I came up with:

I used an unnamed yellow Color Club, OPI Red My Fortune Cookie, Wet n Wild Teal Slowly and Sea, Wet n Wild French White Creme, and a Milani nail art striper in Black Sketch.

For the cube nails I applied one coat of Wet n Wild French White Creme and then, using the brushes the polishes came with, I brushed on the red, blue, and yellow polishes. Then I outlined everything with a nail art striper and applied rhinestones to all of my other nails in coordinating colors.

Here is the final look!

I'm loving this manicure and I'll be sure to create it again in the future with other colors! This look is sure to keep me awake during finals, considering how bold it is. Here is to hoping it doesn't distract me too much! ;)

Neon Skittle!

Hello Lacquer Lovers!

Today, I have a neon skittle mani inspired by a wonderful piece of art! Let's jump right into the mani!

All photos were taken in artificial white light, to best capture the colors. 

This bright mani is based off of the following painting called Splatter Roots 02, by Kalie Hoodhood.

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I used a mixture of two unnamed Color Clubs, a hot pink and a yellow, Zoya Charisma, and OPI Did It On Em for the accent nail.

OPI Did It On Em is on my index finger, the yellow Color Club is on my middle finger, Zoya Charisma is on my thumb, and the hot pink Color Club is on my pinkie. 

I added black rhinestones to each nail after I top coated. 

To create the look on my ring finger, I took all of the polishes, along with two q-tips and started dotting away. 

This is mani is definitely a show stopper and although the colors are neon, it is still great to rock in the winter! :)

Until next time! 

OPI & Apple Pie!

Hello Lacquer Lovers!

Today I have a review of an oldie, but a goodie!

This is OPI's OPI & Apple Pie, which is a rich caramel color.

Since it is a black label OPI, it is older; therefore, it has a pretty distinct smell. It was nothing unbearable. It reminded me of the 'nail salon smell'. 

It was opaque in 2 coats and had a descent dry time. I was impressed!

 I couldn't leave it alone, so I stamped it with Zoya Louise using Winstonia Store's plate W109.

That's it for today loves! I'll talk to you again on Sunday! <3

Fall Inspired Nail Art

Hello Lacquer Lovers!

Happy November!

Today I have a super quick nail art post for you. The whole look took about 15 minutes, including dry time, and it is beginner friendly!

For my thumb and ring finger I used Zoya Lousie as my base and used a Diamond Cosmetics 14K, along with a dotting tool.

For my middle finger I used OPI's OPI & Apple Pie as the base. I used Diamond Cosmetics in 14K and Cocoa for the stripes.

For my index and pinkie fingers I used Zoya Flynn topped with Zoya Maria Luisa.

That's it for today! I'll be back on Wednesday! <3

Independence Day!

Hello Lacquer Lovers!

Happy Independence Day to all of my US ladies!

Today's post will be super quick, but it is a momentous occasion! My right hand turned out better nail art wise than my left, which never happens!

On my pinkie I used two coats of L.A. Colors BCC566, which is a navy shimmer. I applied one coat of Orly Spazmatic over it. It is the perfect navy combo!

On my ring finger I started off with two coats of Wet n Wild French White Creme. I then applied one coat L.A. Colors Art Deco Nail Art Striper in Red Glitter. It has more of a pink pay off, so I suggest two coats. Next to Red Glitter I applied one coat of L.A. Colors Art Deco Nail Art Striper in Blue Glitter. I wish they had more original names!

My middle finger has two coats of OPI Red My Fortune Cookie, which is my go to red! Using L.A. Colors Nail Art Striper in Silver I drew an anchor. A tutorial will be up on that soon!

Again I used two coats of OPI Red My Fortune Cookie on my index finger. I layered one coat of China Glaze Ring in the Red over it.

On my thumb I have two coats of Jindie-PENDENCE over Wet N Wild White French Creme. You can find a full review HERE. 

As always I started off with a base coat and topped it off with top coat!

Don't forget about my GIVEAWAY!

See you in a few days!

Superman: Man of Steel Mani!

I went to see Superman: Man of Steel on Tuesday, so you know what that means: I had to do a mani to match!

Memorial Day Mani & Sally Hansen Fuzzy Coat Review

Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone! It may be time to go to the beach and barbecue, but most importantly it is the time to thank the men and women who have proudly served our country!

 The review and more is after the jump! :]