Sonoma Nail Art: Here Lies Robert + Layering

Hey polish lovers!

More awesome Halloween indie polish today! I was lucky enough to snag a couple Sonoma Nail Art Halloween polishes a while back. I started with LCN Fanappleistic (weird name), 1 coat of Kleancolor Holo Green and then 1 coat of Here Lies Robert. I love how this turned out! And can I just say that the whole peel off base coat discovery is making me not so apprehensive to experiment with layering multiple glitters and I love the possibilities! 

A pic in direct sunlight to show of the holo glitter...love!

Check out the awesome label too!

So as far as I know, this isn't available anymore since it's seasonal. I hate to tease you guys like that! But definitely check out the Sonoma Nail Art Facebook page to stay updated because Michelle's polishes you don't want to miss out on!

My (sort of) New Blog Design and Where You Can Get One Too!

Hello again!

I have been meaning to post about my new blog design so I can share with you the awesome girl who did it! If you are looking to give your blog a facelift, go to Nicole at Designs by Nic. She is the talent behind my cute, new design!

Here is why I loved working with her: She is super easy going and easy to work with. She made sure I was completely happy before finalizing the design (even when I was sort of picky!). She was quick to respond via email and easy to communicate with. Also, her prices are very reasonable for the quality of work you get.

Definitely check out her portfolio and see what else she has done!

Lush Lacquer Hey Jack! + Nail Decal

Hello readers!

It's been a chill Saturday for me. I spent my afternoon doing some swatching but I was barely hanging on to good lighting since it was overcast all day. 

I've got another Halloween mani to  show you tonight. I layered 1 coat of Hey Jack! from Lush Lacquer over Zoya Mira. Very fun contrast! I had some decals from Rue 21 that I never used from last year that I used for an accent nail. I was very surprised these were still usable after so long!

Hey Jack! Is the perfect Halloween polish!

Did any of you get any polishes from Lush Lacquer's Halloween collection?

Lush Lacquer Korny Candy + Nail Art

Hey everyone!

I have been saving up my Halloween nails to post once Halloween was a little closer and now I think I waited too long to post them once a day before Halloween! Life just gets crazy sometimes. So you may be seeing a few multiple posts a day from me for a bit. :)

It's no secret I'm a big indie polish fan and I have been loving what all these talented ladies are creating for Halloween (not to mention the upcoming holiday season!). Lush Lacquer has an awesome collection for Halloween and I am showing you Korny Candy from that. I also had Dustin do a candy corn accent finger!

I love having such a fun Halloween polish in my collection and will definitely use it in the coming years as well.

Do any of you own any of Lush Lacquer's Halloween collection?

I will have a few more to show you coming up soon!

Nicole by OPI Just Busta Muave

Hello everyone!

I have a sick toddler and she hardly slept last night and neither did I. And this probably means we are going to cancel our Atlanta trip this weekend. ;( 

At least I have nail polish for a pick me up, right?! haha Dustin bought me this NOPI a while back and I am happy he did because it's so fun for fall. This is called Just Busta Mauve. I am loving the blue glitter/shimmer! This is 3 coats:

What do you ladies think of this shade? I wanted to do some sort of layering or nail art with this but was having a hard time coming up with a good color/theme to use. 

What nail art or layering would you add this base?

Jamberry Nails French Tip Design

Hi readers!

Another Jamberry review today. You can see the previous two I have done *here* and *here*. 

This is the French tip design and it comes in short, medium, and long lengths. I thought the length was referring to the white part of the decal, but it really seems to be the clear part. There is plenty of white space to spare. I got the medium length and was able to make it work but I think the long ones would have been better. As you can see, I am still not perfect at application but it's getting easier every time!

My nails are a bit stained and that sort of shows in the clear area, so be sure to keep that in mind if you have stained nails you want to hide. ;) I like the look of these a lot. They are very elegant and sort of look like acrylics.

Be sure to visit my previous posts that I linked at the beginning for some application tips!

What do you think of the French tip design? I don't think I have seen anything like these in other brands that make decals yet.

You can purchase Jamberry Nails *here*.

* Products in this post were sent to me for review in exchange for my honest opinions.

Some Jindie Nails Swatches!

Hi guys!

I have some swatches from my recent purchase at Jindie Nails to show you today. This has quickly become one of my favorite indie shops, for the awesome products and the great customer service.

First, we have Frankenstein Spit. I did one coat over China Glaze Sweet Hook. Love this combo! I like how the green glitters pop over the light base.

Next is Stack the Deck. This is one awesome polish! I layered this over Wet n Wild Saved by the Blue. There are some huge glitter pieces in this that take a little patience but it's so worth it for the end result. I am also loving the tiny silver glitters in this!

And finally, here is Check the Candy. I really love glitters with a milky base like this! This is pretty sheer so you could cut down on coats by layering this but I chose not to here and did maybe 4 coats? The glitters came out really easily and spread evenly.

Overall, there haven't been any disappointments with my Jindie Nails polishes and would highly recommend this brand if you are looking for a reputable indie seller.

You can find Jindie Nails *here* and don't forget to follow their Facebook page as well!

And if you want even more Jindie awesomeness, check out my swatches of the upcoming Santa Claws collection *here*!