Opposite Ombre

For this tutorial I used Loreal in Greycian Goddess and Magical Nail in Pacific Ocean.
You could use regular scotch tape or paters tape to get this same effect. Just cut strips.
I used nail art tape I purchased from Amazon.

Stat off with a base color. I used Loreal Greycian Goddess

I taped off my nails for easy clean up. But you could skip this step.

Next grab a makeup sponge and decide which color is going on top.Place one stroke of each color on the sponge like in the picture.

 Don't blot to much, This color will start to lift. Take the tape off or do a quick clean up with acetone and qtip.

Next tape off the lines or designs you wish to have on your nails.

Then sponge with the same technique but place colors opposite of each other.

Remove the tape. And place a nice thick coat of clear.

Now, I do wish I had put the first sponge coat darker. But I do like this. And playing with different colors with this technique would be so much fun!

Fall Poppy Nails. Fall Nail Art 2012

I was given a hand towel as a gift last year. It became my inspiration for this manicure. I hope you like it!
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You can use any color similar to what I used.
Base color: Orly in Decades of Disfunction
Poppy's: Orly in Grave Mistake, O.P.I. Chopsticking to my Story, Finger Paints in Lemon Sour. China Glaze in Liquid Leather
Stems and leaf: Sally Hansen in Grass Slipper
Top coat: Seche Vite

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iStabilizer Smart Phone Tripod Mount Review

Been looking for Tripod Mount for my phone for some time now. My phone takes better pictures and video then what I already have. And I finally got fed up with setting up my phone on books and then trying to Mcgyver it somehow to stay up and video.
So onto Amazon I went. There aren't that many to choose from. I almost got one that was only $4 dollars. The reviews were 50/50 on that one. I just didn't want to spend to much is all.
But in the end I payed $15.92 for this. 4 out of 5 stars is what sold me.
I just finished filming with it for the first time. I am very happy with this purchase! I recommend this to anyone who loves to film with there phone.

Product description:
Mount your smart phone to any standard tripod with the iStabilizer Tripod Mount
Approximately 1.96"W x 1.77" H x 1.5"D (5cm x 4.5cm x 3.8cm) In operating configuration
Mount expands to accept devices up to 2.75"(7cm)wide
Weight: 0.6oz(0.03lbs)
Maximum weight load: 12.3oz (350g)

Compatible with: iPhone 3G, 3GS,4
                             iPod Touch (all)
                             Android
                             BlackBerry
                             Windows Phone


In the pictures I used my other video camera called the Bloggie. Its comparable to my phones dimensions. I have a Android My touch.

Spring loaded. Moves very easily but still sturdy.

When putting it on the phone it doesn't rub or scratch the phone. Or when its removed.

Right on to the Tripod I already have.

Fun Nail Art With the Family

I was lucky enough to see many family members this past weekend. I brought my nail supplies just in case. And in the end did 11 manis ands pedis.I had so much fun doing them! It lifted spirits and brought smiles to every ones faces. Including mine. So, here are some with the colors I used.
And on a side note I would just like to tell my family what an honor it was to work on their nails. Thank you for the beautiful memories everyone! Love and hugs to you all!
                                                                           

                                        Essie in Sure Shot and Orly Shine On Crazy Diamond

For these Zebra nails I used Sally Hansen Hard as Nails in white and a Black stipe nail art polish.

Base color Orly in LolliPop Stamped with Cheeky Plate B with Essie in Sure Shot and No More Film

Base color is Sally Hansen Cherry Cherry Bang Bang. Black strip Polish dotted flowers.

Base color from e.l.f. in Lilac Sponged Ombre with same color and Sinful Colors in Lets Talk. And a gradient in Frenzy

Base color in Orly Snowcone. Then sponge in the same color with Orly Shockwave. Gradient with Orly Shine on Crazy Diamond.

 

Every ones toesies!

Every ones finger nails!

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Skinny Girl Mani! Cheers!

I love Skinny Girl Cosmo! So here is my tribute to my new favorite cocktail.
On my ring finger I used 2 coats of sheer polish. A black stripe polish to paint the martini glass. And topped it off with a Matte finish
On the rest of my fingers I used a white base(any will do)Sally Hansen Hard as Nails
The red is O.P.I  A Oui Bit of Red
The Pink I used was Sinful Colors In Dream On
The white stripe is done with tape but you could us a stripe white as well.
I love this Mani! Have fun!
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Kiss Stamp Review. Plate KD16

I ordered this plate from Amazon and paid $1.95. Shipping was $3.50. The reviews were not to bad.
Its called Nail Art Stamping Image Plate KD16. I don't know why there is no retailers name. But owell. So, lets start with the quality of the plate. If you have any stamping plates then you know some plates are very thin and sharp edged. That's what this is most like. It looks as though the laser didn't cut the design in some spots. But I didn't want to judge to much with out stamping it.

I started off with some light and dark colors on my nails.

I started with the top lip and worked clock wise.

This one turned out great!

The next one, not so much. The stamp just wouldn't transfer.

Another success.

Meh...You can tell its lips.I just wish there was more definition.

Better.

This stamp was just all around bad. And I tried it a few times. You can see on the stamp there is missing lip.

Again some of the stamp didn't transfer. But it looks fine.

This one is my favorite!

And all my nails.

In all I would say its a 50/50 with this plate. I will use it again and again. But there is only 4 lips that look decent. So for $1.95 I cant complain to much. What do you think?

Nails Inspired by Puget Sound

I took my puppy to the beach this morning and was inspired by the beautiful clear water. So this mani is my take on my beach walks.
I used Sinful Colors in Exotic Green,Savage,and Nail Junkie
I used Seche Vite for base and top.
I then put some butter London Matte on the Marbled area.
Which one do you like?

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