China Glaze QT

Hey hey! Today I have a fun mani for ya...using one of the coveted OMG collection polishes. This is QT. I have had this polish for a few months now and this is my first time using it...I underestimated how amazing it is because the holo-y goodness hides in the bottle! I still haven't decided if this is more red, or like a rose pink. It looks different in different lighting. I'll let you decide! haha

I think most holos can be left well enough alone without nail art, but since I had Color Club Revvvolution around, I decided to do some stamping with that. I used Bundle Monster plate 223. This is my first time doing stamping with a holographic polish. That I remember anyways...

I wish I would have paid attention better during clean up! 

Ok so I don't use a top coat with holo polishes because I am paranoid that it will mess with the holo...do you guys use a topcoat with holographics? Do you think certain holos are affected by topcoats while some are not? Would love to hear your thoughts! <3

Super Random Swatch!

Hey polish lovers! I hope you are all having a fabulous day! I know this post isn't super duper exciting, but so far doing my nails is the only thing I can still do to keep myself somewhat sane while I am sick. So here is probably the most random swatch ever! It's from Forever 21, and in the bottle it has a gorgeous purple flash to it. I had a hard time getting that to show in these pics.

Forever 21 actually has some decent and fun polishes...but they are definitely hit and miss. They always have fun glitters and a few awesome one coat polishes. Unfortunately I lost count on how many coats this color was. And I have been trying to figure out what polish this color is most like and I can't figure it out! What is this random Forever 21 polish's dupe??

Pink Wednesday: Wet N Wild Sparked

Hi you guys! I am finally posting for Pink Wednesday again...I swear it's been like a month since I did it. :/

 I am excited about this polish today though...it's definitely a new favorite! I was so underwhelmed by drugstore polishes until I used this. Now I have a little hope. ;) I bought this quite a while ago when the Wet N Wild Polishes were on sale for .69 at Walgreens...can't beat that! This is Sparked. And I am more than pleased with the quality... this is 3 coats, but I really could have gotten away with 2. The other thing I love is that the finish isn't gritty and with a coat of Seche Vite- PERFECTION!

These swatches are before the Seche:

I played around with my dotting tools to come up with this simple design. I haven't been up for anything too hardcore lately as you probably have noticed! I used Zoya Areej and Breezi, as well as Orly Green with Envy for the dots. Then I added Seche Vite, and dare I say- is there such as thing as a TOO shiny mani? I had a hard time finding the perfect lighting angle for these pics!

Detail shot- ignore the cuticle mess! :)

So there is my long time coming Pink Wednesday... can't wait to see what you guys have done! <3

Zoya Mira

Hi ya'll! Here is a polish I have shown you multiple times (here and here)...Zoya Mira. But somehow I still haven't gotten a plain swatch! I just got it in their recent BOGO offer, and the formula seems like it's already thickening up a bit. This is a one coat polish, so that could be why! 

I decided that I really need to be better about taking my pics as soon as I finish a mani so that tip wear is not an issue...and using a top coat would probably help (I finally broke down and ordered more Seche Vite...I can't use anything else after using this!).

I did a simple scotch tape embellishment to this look using China Glaze IDK. I wish that I would have had the patience to do all my fingers, but unfortunately not. 

I am wondering: What polishes have you bought recently? I am looking for some inspiration! :)

PS. I don't know how I got 2 watermarks on that last photo. haha 

Color Club Revvolution

Good evening! I hope you guys have had a fabulous weekend! There is so much sunshine where my parents live, that of course I had to break out a holo! I have to say, it has been hard being able to only choose from the few polishes I brought with me on this trip! 

This is Revvolution from Color Club. I bought this from head2toebeauty. I ordered a few of the other Color Club holos as well (Fashion Addict, Worth the Risque, etc.) and this one seems to have to most holo. I know polish compaines have been known to change up the formulas on popular holo polishes.

This is a fun color, but hard to capture! I had taken these pics after being at the pool, which I know better next time thanks to the lovely tip wear you see here! :P I don't use a top coat with holos either so that could be why.

I took this pics outside, which I don't normally do, to take advantage of the sunlight. Hopefully they will improve over time! <3

Milani Blue Flash

Hey everyone! I feel like it's been forever since I last posted, and I miss you guys! :) As most of you know I traveled to my parent's house this week so I can get some help with my baby while I have mono. So these past fews days have been filled with recovery and getting her adjusted to all her new surroundings.

I mentioned on my Facebook page yesterday that I am still sorting through the results for my giveaway. I really really really wanted to announce the winner ASAP, but given my circumstances right now it will take longer than anticipated. Just know I haven't forgotten about it!

Ok now with all that housekeeping out of the way, on the the nails! I am disappointed in the pics I got, that's why there aren't many. I previously showed you Silver Dazzle from Milani's One Coat Glitters, and this is Blue Flash. It's more gritty than Silver Dazzle, and you can definitely see that here. 

And sadly, here is the only decent picture of the final result. This mani desperately needed Seche Vite on top to combat the grittiness of this glitter, but mine has gotten too thick to use. :( I could barely stand wearing this mani for very long because of that! This is Konad plate M78 stamped with Konad White. Zoya Ali was used to fill in the dots with a dotting tool.

I apologize for not posting more, but I still love you guys and hope you stick with me! :)

*100 Follower Giveaway*- CLOSED

Ok it's finally here! I'm sorry it's a day later than I said. I hope you like the items I put together for you. I had fun searching for them! Thanks for making blogging so much fun. It definitely wouldn't be very entertaining without readers! I hope you continue to enjoy visiting my blog and here is my thank you!

This is all one grand prize.

 Color Club All About Color Collection

Claire's Venomous, Poison Apple, Evil Queen

Claire's Tigerlily, Grasshopper, and Rose Petal

China Glaze Broken Hearted and Crushed Candy Crackles

Kleancolor Pastel Yellow, Finger Paints Dahlia My Number, Orly Sapphire Silk, and Essie Pink Glove Service

 My faves of the bunch: He's Going In Circles from the Kaleidoscope collection and Hologram from the Tronica collection. I never have good enough sunlight to show the true beauty of these!

 I had a few duplicate stamping plates that I wanted to send to a good home. The 2 without covers have barely ever been used. The first 3 are just like Konad plate designs, but are from the MASH collection. The last is the Hello Kitty plate from Born Pretty Store. I am also including a stamper and scraper!

Finally, nail foils from Dollar Nail Art, with adhesive included. And some little flakies for nail art.

So there you have it! My 100 follower giveaway!

Open internationally. Closes Wednesday June 1 at 11:59pm MST.

Since I am a giveaway newbie, please email me if you notice any mistakes! (My address is in the About Me tab) :)