Sally Hansen Red Snapper + Leopard Stamping

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Good evening, readers!

Hope everyone is wrapping up a good weekend. :)

I recently did a stamping mani after quite a while. I need to get some better stamping polish, I think! Any suggestions?

I used a new stamper and scraper from Born Pretty for this mani. Sally Hansen Triple Shine Red Snapper is my base, which I love. I also made a couple accent nails with China Glaze Fairy Dust.  

I love the look of black and red together! Fun but a more simple mani.

You can find all of Born Pretty's stampers and scrapers *here*. They also have some new stamping plates that look gorgeous!

My code (AMG10) will get you 10% off too!

*Product used in this post sent for review in exchange for my honest opinions.

Bundle Monster's 2013 Create Your Own Plate Collection Review

Good afternoon!

I've got one more catch-up review for you today. I'm sure you've heard the buzz about Bundle Monster's newest stamping plate collection featuring designs created by it's fans. I have close-ups of all the plates as well as a couple manis I did using this set...lots of photos today so I'll keep it short on words!

I thought the packaging was a little funky for this set but if you have an established storage solution for your plates it's probably not a big deal. I need to get my hands on this storage book Bundle Monster carries!

Now for the actual plates! There are 26 in this set full of all kinds of fun designs.

I don't think I can choose a favorite! Endless possibilities.

I tried to create two diverse manis to show this set's versatility. This first look is a more subdued, sophisticated one. I used Nabi Beige for my base, stamped using BM406 and topped it all off with Jordana Lunar Lights.

And a completely different vibe for this mani...Orly Black Vinyl stamped with China Glaze OMG using BM416. I love this effect!

I would love to know what you think of this new set!

You can also read my review of BM's awesome holiday set *here*. My thoughts on plate quality and packaging can be found in that post as well.

There are all kinds of ways to keep up with Bundle Monster:

Website: http://www.bundlemonster.com/

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Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/bundlemonster/
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*Product sent for review in exchange for my honest opinions.

A Very Girly Milani Strawberry Shake!

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Hey guys!

Today's mani I liked but didn't love. I'm not sure what didn't click to make it perfect but it's not terrible either! My base is Milani Strawberry Milkshake. I did an accent nail with Revlon Girly in 2 coats (had this since Christmas and am just now using it...what's wrong with me?!). The rest of this look was created using supplies from Born Pretty Store.

Rhinestone Grabber ( seems weird, but works really well and makes it easy and fast to use small embellishments!) 

Rhinestone Studs (a mix of studs and rhinestones!)

Hello Kitty Stamping Plate (love how cute the images are!)

You can use my code AMG10 to get 10% off at Born Pretty, too.

Thank you for reading!

*product sent for review in exchange for my honest opinions.*

Salon Perfect Exploded- Summer Vaca Nails!

Good morning!

I have been so busy with review posts this past month that I am still catching up on my personal manicures. Today I am showing you a mani I wore for the vacation I took with my family to Hilton Head Island , SC back in June. I loved the bright neons and the accent nail turned out so cute. Perfect for the beach!

I layered 1 coat of Salon Perfect Exploded over a white creme. The accent nail is Color Club Wham! Pow!,  China Glaze Hang Ten Toes and Sunkissed all swirled together with an adorable pufferfish stamp from the Cheeky Summer 2013 plate collection.

These aren't my normal pics or lighting since I took these after I had already left for my trip, but I think you get the idea!

I still have a handful of summer polishes to use before the season is over...crazy to think fall is practically around the corner!

China Glaze Sun of a Peach + Skittles Nail Art

Good evening!

I have a Pinterest inspired mani to show you today. I'm sure you have all seen the pin I'm replicating or something really similar. My base is China Glaze Sun of a Peach. All of my fingers but the ring are stamped in white and the glitter on my ring is OPI Servin' Up Sparkle and China Glaze Glistening Snow. My thumb is Glistening Snow as well. 

I love skittles nails. It gives an excuse to use lots of different techniques and colors all in one mani!

Neon Sponge Gradient with Stamping

Hi polish friends!

I love summer for all the fun bright nail art looks we see everywhere. Today's mani takes full advantage of the season with a neon sponge gradient with some added stamping. Perfect for the bright sun and hot temps!

It's been a few weeks since I wore this, so I can't say I remember everything I used off the top of my head, but if you do have a question about any of that, I will do my best to answer!

My Final 4th of July Nail Art Post

Hello polish lovers!

I have the last of my patriotic nail art to show you today. I had so much fun with my theme week but I am ready to pick some other colors besides red, white and blue. ;)

I saw an idea similar to this on Pinterest. This is what I wore for the actual 4th and for my baby shower the next day which had a red, white and blue theme! 

This is China Glaze Poinsettia, Milani Fast Dry White on The Spot and China Glaze Blue Year's Eve in a sponge gradient. I noticed I was reaching for a lot of winter holiday polishes to make all my 4th of July nail art looks...kinda funny. Anyway, the gradient was topped off with stars stamped in Essie No Place Like Chrome...loved the end result!

This isn't nail related, but I thought I'd share anyway. I made this little wreath for the 4th/baby shower. I  am sort of addicted to making wreaths...they are so fun and always turn out really cute. Plus you can go as simple or complex as you like when making them. :)

I hope you guys all had a great weekend. Look for more reviews and nail art from me this week!

Gunmetal with Nail Art

Lame title, I know, but also pretty accurate. haha

I forgot how much I like the color gunmetal for a polish. It's not quite as dramatic as black but still very chic looking. I used LA Splash Charcoal as my base and did some stamping with LA Colors Metallic Silver. I wished that I would have used the silver from the Essie Mirrors collection because that would have produced a much more crisp result but I forgot I had it until it was too late...oops. haha My accent nail is Jordana Galaxy which is the perfect gunmetal glitter. 

A simple, quick post but sometimes those are the best! :)