A soft leopard print look

Hi everyone~I saw this amazing nail art over at Katrina's blog (I can't find the post anymore ><) and knew I had to try it out for myself :)

I applied three coats of NOPI Kim-pletely in love onto my index and pinky nails. For my fourth finger, I applied three coats of China Glaze Sunset sail. Two coats of Ulta3 lily white was applied onto my thumb and third finger. I then took Kim-pletely in love and Sunset sail to apply the random dots for the leopard print. The prints were outlined with Ulta3 black satin.

I loved this mani so much I wore it for four days :D What do you think of it?

Thanks for reading.
~Sharon

Cocktail, with a touch of gold

Hi everyone~ On Saturday, I attended my church's annual end of year dinner. The dress code was 'cocktail, with a touch of gold'. I decided that bit of gold to be my nails...surprised? :P

I started off with two coats of Hello Kitty Golden girl. This is a beautiful soft gold foil - I can't believe I didn't try this sooner! I tend to shy away from golds as I feel they clash with my yellow based skin tone  ^^;; Not this one though! It dried extremely fast too, I was applying the first coat onto my third nail and accidentally touched my pinky...well, it was dry already so there was no need to redo that nail! :D

On my thumb and fourth finger, I layered on one coat of Nicole by OPI Disco dolls. I used Ulta3 black satin and lily white for the flowers before going back over the petals with Golden girl. The centre of the flower was filled with Disco dolls.

The Hello Kitty nail polish is available in Priceline stores now and retail for $9.95 each. I personally haven't seen any of the Hello Kitty cosmetics in the stores I've walked into so it may be a good idea to call into the stores to check if they have it.

I love this mani loads and received quite a few compliments on the night ^^ What do you think of this mani?

Thanks for dropping by!
~Sharon

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Rainbow leopard

Hi ladies~A few days ago, I decided to try out Nicole by OPI It's all about the glam from the Kardashian Kolors collection. However, after three coats it was still a little patchy and so voilà, a rainbow leopard print evolved :P It's all about the glam is a pretty marshmallow white with shimmer running throughout it. Too bad about the sheerness - I might try to layer it over a white crème first next time.

Because it was patchy and I didn't want to add a fourth coat, I brought out some colours for the leopard spots.

Orange: Australis Titania
Green: Australis Sweetpea
Yellow: Ulta3 spring blossom
Purple: China Glaze Light as air

I quite enjoyed this spontaneous mani and wore it for three whole days :)

For Australian ladies, NOPI nail polish can be found at Terry White Chemist and selected pharmacies. Each bottle retails for $14.95. The Kardashian Kolors collection will be available in December.

What do you think of this mani?

Thanks for reading!
~Sharon

Some products were provided for consideration. For more information, please view my disclosure policy.

The most beautiful glitter ever ♥

Hi ladies~ I showed a sneak peek yesterday and thought I'd reveal the answer since I'm so impressed with the result :P I layered one coat of NOPI Kendall on the katwalk over Aldo Little mermaid and was absolutely blown away by the perfection that is this combo. Just look at it!!! ♥♥♥ I think KOTK has shot up my list of favourite glitter polishes-no, my list of favourite nail polishes! I love the mix of purple, green and blue glitter in a teal coloured base. It's honestly soooooooo beautiful I kept staring at my nails :P

I couldn't decide on photos so there's going to be a few more than normal. Enjoy the spammage! <33

Here it is blurred to see the depth of this mani. SO PRETTYYYYYYY~~~^^

Is this glorious or what? :D NOPI nail polishes aren't as readily available here in Australia. You can find them in Terry White Chemists and other select pharmacies in December. Each polish retails for $14.95.

What do you think of this bottled beauty? I have so many layering combinations in mind for it already! ^^

Thanks for dropping by.
~Sharon

A product was provided for consideration.

OPI has got THE Blues

I had the urge for blue the other day so I grabbedNicole by OPI It's not me it's Blue and OPI Road house Blues from the Touring America CollectionI was feeling polk a doty so I played with contrasting dots on all my fingersI just used my smallest dotting tool and got a little randomHmmmm....My ring finger has dots of It's not me it's blue all the way up the outer side but the lighting makes it

Nicole by OPI Something about Spring manicure

Sorry I've been MIABetween business, the Hot Guy's health decline and the kids sharing their germs....I am so far behind in everything! *sigh* But I'm doing my best to update as much as possible.
On to the pretties!Pink Seriously and Shell me the truthI'm so ready for spring and this collection screams Spring Me!What is more spring than Hot Pink and shimmering golden pink?You all know I heart you

Package from Polished Lyrics :)

Hi everyone~^^ Back in January, I won Jessica's giveaway over at Polished Lyrics. I recently received my package from her and she was kind enough to include a few extras! Thanks again for the awesome package Jess, I love it loads <3.

I'm super excited with this package since it includes my first Nicole by OPI and Essence polishes :). I'm also really in love with the houndstooth wallet, now I have a something to replace my current one! The first photo is taken indoors under natural light and the next two indoors with flash.

China Glaze Emerald sparkle, 5 golden rings
Nicole by OPI Really, really red
Essence What do you think?

And the extras Jess included :). Unfortunately these have no names, but I think the purple polish is Uptown girl. I have absolutely no idea what the other two might be though. The middle polish is a cream shade and the pink is a really bright pink. If anyone knows the names, please do share!

~Sharon

I am "Rich in Spirit" Nicole by OPI Liquid metal collection

I love everything about this polish!The name suits me...I am Rich in so many ways except the monies! :o)I love the metallic foil blue, the short slightly wide rounded brush...I love it so much that I don't even mind that it is slightly sheer and requires 3 coats...it's worth it!Rich in Spirit Nicole by OPII needed something beautiful to look at after a very unpleasant day and with a name like

Nicole by OPI Miss Independent liquid metal collection

A pink metallic/foil polish? Oh yes!Miss Independent is a light pink metallic foil, a little sheer so 3 coats is best but not brushstrokey and most important not hard to remove like some metallic/foil colors are.I did a real foil application on my ring finger using a raindrop foil pattern I got fromdollarnailart this past springI'm not usually big on foil or metallic finish, mainly because they

Nicole by OPI Walmart Exclusives swatches/review

Nicole by OPI's descriptions:
Count On MeThis glimmering lavender will never let you down.
Got Style?Mauve has never looked this chic!
He’s A KeeperThis classic red is one of the good guys.
Never Give UpHold onto gorgeous color with this persistent plum.   Count on Me is a sheer lavander with sparks of purple shimmer. I love this color and I will be using it for layering a lot!   Got style,to me

Nicole by OPI Festive Fingers Facebook giveaway

Go to their Facebook here and enter your holiday paws!

Nicole by OPI New Liquid Metals Collection coming January 2011

I just got this and had to share!


Nicole by OPI ignites a mesmerizing look for the New Year with Liquid Metals. Featuring four new metallic Nail Lacquers ranging from shimmering sea foam to sophisticated champagne, Nicole by OPI’s Liquid Metals collection offers the season’s must-have accessory.
“Dress your nails with Liquid Metals to make a chic fashion statement with a high-shine finish,”

Nicole by OPI holiday collection swatches

Nicole by OPI has put out 4 "Holiday" shades for 2010Bring on the Tinsel is traditional holiday multi glitter in a clear base. Silver is the base glitter with lots of Red, green and a touch of blue and gold. This is 2 coats. I'm sure it could be opaque at 3-4 coats if you prefer it alone and not layered.Stuck in the Chimney is a pink/red with subtle gold shimmer.2 coatsKiss me at Midnight is not

OPI Damone Roberts 1968 Nail Polish

Good afternoon, Dear Reader!

I got a surprise today - the OPI Damone Roberts 1968 polish I'd pre-ordered last week arrived.  I ordered it by calling the Beverly Hills Damone Roberts - that's the only place to order it.

The first thing I did was compare it to a few other green cremes to see how it looked.  I think this one's unique - it's not as minty as the others we've seen this year.  Here is the comparison swatch, left to right: Sephora by OPI Read My Palm, OPI Damone Roberts 1968, Barry M Mint Green, and Revlon Minted, three coats each.

OPI Damone Roberts 1968 Nail Polish Comparison Swatches, Three Coats Each

The verdict is that it's different and I love it.  I promptly did a manicure with it.

OPI Damone Roberts 1968 Nail Polish, Three Coats

Now I'll happily go about the rest of the day with my new manicure.  That's it for today, Dear Reader.  Until tomorrow, love and nail polish to you!  

OPI Damone Roberts 1968 Nail Polish

Good afternoon, Dear Reader!

I got a surprise today - the OPI Damone Roberts 1968 polish I'd pre-ordered last week arrived.  I ordered it by calling the Beverly Hills Damone Roberts - that's the only place to order it.

The first thing I did was compare it to a few other green cremes to see how it looked.  I think this one's unique - it's not as minty as the others we've seen this year.  Here is the comparison swatch, left to right: Sephora by OPI Read My Palm, OPI Damone Roberts 1968, Barry M Mint Green, and Revlon Minted, three coats each.

OPI Damone Roberts 1968 Nail Polish Comparison Swatches, Three Coats Each

The verdict is that it's different and I love it.  I promptly did a manicure with it.

OPI Damone Roberts 1968 Nail Polish, Three Coats

Now I'll happily go about the rest of the day with my new manicure.  That's it for today, Dear Reader.  Until tomorrow, love and nail polish to you!  

Hot Topic Fauxnad & Konad Plate M63

Good evening, Dear Reader!

My OPI Shrek nail polishes arrived today, but I'm just not up for swatching, so I figured I'd show them to you one at a time as Nails of the Day.  In the meantime, I thought I'd show you yesterday and today's Nails of the Day so they don't get lost in the shuffle because I especially like them.

Yesterday was Nubar Black with Hot Pink accent ring fingers, and I used two patterns from a Hot Topic fauxnad plate on them.

Hot Topic Fauxnad over Nubar Black & Hot Pink, Two Coats Each

Today, I've worn OPI's Jade is the New Black with some of the old black added to it from Konad plates M63 and M19.  I used three coats of the OPI.

Konad M63 & M19 over OPI Jade is the New Black, Three Coats

I thought that one turned out really nicely.

Now that I've caught you up on recent NOTD's, I'll be wearing OPI Shrek colors for the next six days to show you those.  Until tomorrow, Dear Reader, love and nail polish to you!  

Hot Topic Fauxnad & Konad Plate M63

Good evening, Dear Reader!

My OPI Shrek nail polishes arrived today, but I'm just not up for swatching, so I figured I'd show them to you one at a time as Nails of the Day.  In the meantime, I thought I'd show you yesterday and today's Nails of the Day so they don't get lost in the shuffle because I especially like them.

Yesterday was Nubar Black with Hot Pink accent ring fingers, and I used two patterns from a Hot Topic fauxnad plate on them.

Hot Topic Fauxnad over Nubar Black & Hot Pink, Two Coats Each

Today, I've worn OPI's Jade is the New Black with some of the old black added to it from Konad plates M63 and M19.  I used three coats of the OPI.

Konad M63 & M19 over OPI Jade is the New Black, Three Coats

I thought that one turned out really nicely.

Now that I've caught you up on recent NOTD's, I'll be wearing OPI Shrek colors for the next six days to show you those.  Until tomorrow, Dear Reader, love and nail polish to you!  

Nicole by OPI Nail Polish, Part II

Good morning, Dear Reader!

I have the rest of the new-to-me Nicole by OPI's to show you today. My light wasn't as good as yesterday's, but it was sufficient. I used a different number of coats for the different shades, so I'll tell you about each as we look at the color.

First up is Violet Vibe, which is not new, but is noteworthy because it's also a hard to find OPI color. Just get the Nicole! It's a light pinkish purple shimmer. I don't have the OPI here to compare the two versions, but I looked up pictures of OPI Violet Vibe and it looks like this is just a dupe of the OPI. Now, we know OPI's not perfect at duping their own colors, but it's an attempt at a dupe and looks close enough. This is three coats.

Nicole by OPI Violet Vibe Nail Polish, Three Coats

Next, I have some new-ish, Christmas colors. Bah Plum-Bug! is a deep plum with a slight shimmer in the bottle which does not show up on the nail. It took three coats, and someone should be jailed for its name.

Nicole by OPI Bah Plum-Bug! Nail Polish, Three Coats

To it, I added two coats of Twinkle of Sprinkle,a clear base with silver and holo hex glitter that's a dupe for OPI's Disco Ball Sparkle. Truthfully, I forgot it was a dupe for Disco Ball Sparkle when I got it, but I love hex glitters so it work outs alright.

Nicole by OPI Twinkle of Sprinkle Nail Polish, Two Coats, over Three Coats Nicole by OPI Bah Plum-Bug! Nail Polish

Last is Faux Fir, a slightly bluish green shimmer. It only required two coats, and was the one I chose to wear for the last day. I really like it. Unfortunately, my Orly Nail Rescue had degraded again by this time in swatching... Sorry about that!

Nicole by OPI Faux Fir Nail Polish, Two Coats

Now you've seen all my new Nicole by OPI nail polishes. I got these from AveYou.com with a 20% off code and $1 shipping. I've ordered from them a few times in the last several years and only had one problem order, and they took care of it, so I can say I believe they're safe to order from. RetailMeNot.com usually has their current codes listed.

That's what I have for you for now, Dear Reader. Please throw your name in the hat for a bottle of Orly Iron Butterfly is you have not yet, and until next time, love and nail polish to you!

Nicole by OPI Nail Polish, Part I

Good morning, Dear Reader!

Yesterday I got some new (to me) Nicole by OPI nail polishes, and I thought I'd give you a peek at them. I think the colors, at least three of the four I have here, are new, but what do I know... I just know I haven't seen them before.

They all took three coats and weren't quite as opaque as I'd like, and of course I have to deduct points for that dreadful Nicole by OPI Bottle. The colors are nice though, and three of the four here have a really cool shimmer - kind of foily with little tiny flaky bits in them.

Make Mine Lime is a lime green with the cool finish.

Nicole by OPI Make Mine Lime Nail Polish, Three Coats

Diva into the Pool is a teal with the same finish.

Nicole by OPI Diva into the Pool Nail Polish, Three Coats

Sky's the Limit is an interesting blue, kind of like a cornflower blue, also with the same finish.

Nicole by OPI Sky's the Limit Nail Polish, Three Coats

The last one, You're Blue-tiful, is about the same color as Sky's the Limit, only a standard shimmer.

Nicole by OPI You're Blue-tiful Nail Polish, Three Coats

As I write this, I see more points need to be deducted for the names - some are pretty bad!

I like them overall. The colors are work working around the awkward bottle, and the brush and application were good.

That's what I have for you this morning, Dear Reader. Don't forget to enter to win a bottle of Orly Iron Butterfly.

Until next time, love and nail polish to you!

Happy New Year's Eve & Have Some Wicked FUN!

Good afternoon, Dear Reader!

I just thought I'd show you my New Year's Eve mani...

 

...and a cool Piggy Polish I found the other day called Wicked FUN.

Enjoy the rest of 2008, Dear Reader, and until tomorrow, love and nail polish to you!