Friday, October 30, 2015

Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Numbskull

 Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Numbskull

A few years ago, Sally Hansen released this print for Halloween, and I ordered several boxes because my sorority, Chi Omega, uses the skull and crossbones symbol often and I've got a bit of a soft spot for it. I am so glad I still had a box left to use this year!

It looks like Sally has redesigned the boxes of nail polish strips sometime in the last few years. Although they still seemed to be price around $9-10, they now appear to come with 12 strips rather than the 16 that came in the box above. I was usually able to get 2 complete manis out of each box of 16 since they had them divided into two separate sealed packages of 8, and I am usually able to use both ends of several of the strips to make a set of 8 cover all 10 nails. The new box would mean I would just get 1 mani of out a box. However, I still consider these to be a pretty good value if you are like me and not artistic at all- these are a quick and easy way to have a mani with some nail art.
Sadly, Numbskull appears to be a discontinued print. Luckily I still have some sealed packages to save for future year!




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Monday, October 26, 2015

Essie Your Hut Or Mine

 Essie Your Hut Or Mine
2 coats
from the 2011 Resort Collection (Fair Game Collection)

The first time I tried this shade I wasn't a big fan, but maybe the sun wasn't out then? Because LOOK! There's a really pretty hidden shimmer that comes alive in the sun. So gorgeous!



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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Essie Tuck It In My Tux

Essie Tuck It In My Tux
3 coats
from the Winter 2014 Collection

Tuck It In My Tux is a creamy, pink-leaning creamy white that gave me a bit of a case of Lobster Hands. If you look closely, you'll see that even at 3 coats, it's still a bit uneven. Not a favorite for me.




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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

a england Rose Bower

 a england Rose Bower
2 coats

an older pic or a prior mani, taken straight on

I was looking for a red for a pedi the other day and grabbed a england Rose Bower. I forgot how gorgeous it was! I decided it deserved another mani. It's from the Burne-Jones Dream collection, and is simply glowy and fantastic. 

Although Rose Bower is considered a holo, it's subtle and the holo that you see in the bottle doesn't completely show once applied. That being said, I still love it. The formula is fabulous and you might be able to get away with one coat if you are careful. I did two to make sure I got perfect coverage.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Essie Jump In My Jumpsuit

Essie Jump In My Jumpsuit
2 coats
from the Winter 2014 Collection
 
Jump In My Jumpsuit was a shade my husband really liked after seeing my strange green crackle mani the other day- he was not a fan of that one! Ha! He really likes what he considers "normal" shades, and Jump In My Jumpsuit would definitely be on that list. Two coats gave perfect coverage.
 


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Friday, October 9, 2015

A Twist on a Crackle Mani

 China Glaze Cha Cha Cha (2 thin coats)
over 1 coat China Glaze Crackle Glaze in Lightning Bolt
 
A few weeks back, I saw a neat "alligator skin mani" using a base of a crackle polish topped with an iridescent green. I thought I'd try to recreate it, and as most nail art-ish attempts go for me, it's somewhat of a fail, but still sort of cool.
 
Back when crackle was popular, I used it quite a few times as a topper on top of a base color. But I've never tried it this way, using the crackle as the base. It gives an interesting look, and although I'd don't believe my nails would pass for alligator skin, maybe it's October or Halloween appropriate?

 Both of these are old shades, back from the days when I was on China Glaze's PR sample list.



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Saturday, October 3, 2015

Essie Double Breasted Jacket

Essie Double Breasted Jacket
2 coats
from the Winter 2014 Collection
 
Double Breasted Jacket is just a great shade to grab. Two coats gave perfect coverage. While the shade itself isn't unique, it is a great formula and a definite favorite.
 


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