tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026310694459676912024-03-04T23:19:51.932-08:00Cheap, Pretty NailsCheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602631069445967691.post-45512991530499390322011-08-31T20:54:00.000-07:002011-08-31T21:07:55.259-07:00Butterfly LoveI just thought this title was super cute. :D
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<br />Over the past two weeks I've picked up some new nail polish, one of them was Revlons Not So Blueberry. The color is what drew me to it, but then I noticed it was a scented one! I've heard about these but was pretty excited to see for myself if it was truly scented... It is! While I painted my nails I got the sweet scent of blueberries.
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<br />Painting my nails might be the wrong hobby since I'm very impatient with waiting for them to dry before moving on to the next step! Also I start cleaning up while they're practically still wet, leaving some sort of smudge haha
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<br />While I taped off for the french they were still tacky, leaving the tape to pull of some of the nail polish :(
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<br />After putting on my topcoat, they were still taking a while to dry. I don't know why I didn't use my SV! So I got annoyed and took everything off, then quickly painted my nails with Shower Together by China Glaze. Now looking back at these pictures I'm kind of upset, I really like this manicure!
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<br />Well this post seems kind of rambly. So I'm just gonna give you the pics now. :) Hope you like them!
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<br />Purple: Revlons Not So Blueberry
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<br />Tips: Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Black Out
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<br />Plate: Konad m41
<br />Cheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602631069445967691.post-24742324044514626652011-08-26T08:03:00.000-07:002011-08-26T08:14:43.867-07:00Futuristic
<br />I got a compliment yesterday on these nails about how they look futuristic, so that's what I'm gonna call them!
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<br />This metallic silver is so cool, and with the bright pink polka dots...just awesome!!
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<br />I love this manicure and it was probably the most easiest thing ever. Can never go wrong with polka dots, right?
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<br />I originally wanted to do a stamp over the whole nail, but I don't really have many good stamping polishes, so I always just go straight to polka dots! I need to expand my stamping polishes...time for some research! I know I've seen people post a bunch about stamping polishes so I'm gonna look more on that.
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<br />Hope you enjoy this one!
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<br />(Please excuse the writing on my hand...that's what I do when I need to remember important things!)
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<br />The silver is Sally Hansen Hard as Nails in Pumping Iron
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<br />The pink is China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy
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<br />Cheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602631069445967691.post-73739225518231426972011-08-21T17:39:00.000-07:002011-08-21T17:50:17.570-07:00Zippers!!!I don't know why but I think zippers are pretty cool. I absolutely love the bundle monster zipper stamp. I've seen some cool designs done with this stamp but haven't really tried any yet...but I will!!
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<br />I also came across zipper bracelets. I found some on Etsy that you can buy for $8-$12, but then came across a tutorial to make your own, which is much cheaper! If you'd like to try to make your own zipper bracelet, <a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/zipper-bracelet">here</a> is where I learned! (Acutally my mom pretty much made them :x ) You can find zippers at pretty much any craft store!
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<br />These are the two that I have.
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<br />I didn't have much time for a mani when I did my nails this time again, so I just did one nail. Still pretty cool! This blue is also one of my favorite colors.
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<br />The blue is O.P.I No Room For The Blues
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<br />Cheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602631069445967691.post-39996192900264967062011-08-16T10:51:00.000-07:002011-08-16T10:58:38.323-07:00Red&GoldCreative title right? Hehe
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<br />Today I really just wanted to paint my nails red, and realized that I only own 2 red nail polishes! How can someone be so into nail polish and only own 2 red?!
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<br />Well here's my mani for today, My camera battery died so There's only 2 pictures. :(
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<br />Stamping: Orly Luxe
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<br />Plate: Bundle Monster BM214
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<br />Cheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602631069445967691.post-40951171080546138312011-08-11T21:14:00.000-07:002011-08-14T21:07:03.734-07:00First taped mani!Other than using tape for french mani's, I've never used it for any other design. Today is my first try! I've been so inspired to try a taped mani from reading <a href="http://nailside.blogspot.com/">nailside's</a> posts. So here's my first attempt!
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<br />Cheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602631069445967691.post-32903415658485343592011-08-08T11:29:00.000-07:002011-08-08T11:43:29.007-07:00Feelin' WildSo today as I was going through my plates, I noticed that I have 5 different animal print designs...So that's what I decided to do today!
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<br />Base: Revlon Gray Suede
<br />Stamping: Konad Black
<br />Plate: BM215
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<br />Plate: BM222
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<br />Base: Orly Green Apple
<br />Stamping: Sinful Colors Why Not
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<br />Plate: BM212
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<br />Base: Revlon Gray Suede
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<br />Base: Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in White On
<br />Stamping: Konad Black
<br />Plate: BM223
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<br />I guess I didn't wait long enough for the stamping to dry :( Hate when it smudges!
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<br />Cheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602631069445967691.post-53441546171140714442011-08-06T19:32:00.000-07:002011-08-14T21:10:02.932-07:00Success!I don't think I've ever been totally happy with any of my full nail stamped mani's. Seriously SOMETHING always goes on crooked or doesn't transfer. In this mani some flowers missed out, but I actually don't think it's noticeable at all!
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<br />I am so happy with how this mani came out, and I was completely rushed doing it because I had a party to attend. Woo!! Success :)
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<br />For stamping I used Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Pacific Blue
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<br />Also, I don't know what my problem is lately but stamping is not working out properly for me!! I can never get the full image on the stamp! I used to, I don't know what happened! Any tips??
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<br />I'm also still trying to figure out this camera thing trying to get the pics more clear, so bear with me!
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<br />For the base I used Pure Ice in Taupe Drawer.
<br />The tips I used O.P.I in She's Golden
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Well when I took the tape off of my nail, wherever the crackle was on the tape, stuck to my nail! Sooooo that had to come off. :/<br /><br />Well this is what I wound up with. I definitely am a sucker for polka dots. I'm not exactly sure how I feel about this mani just yet, but I do think it's pretty cute.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDywC2qy53Bbha9eUaQ6rS-Z3yVWOql2ioG_bdJ81tH3Moeset_bKV3A3oVmaOYs1fTvC9PSeN43HHfXITouabfYLKBLwKBC_QaOJvRSh5-x1WNge9ZvQ1F-KrFhxZthw_53QX2OEkttk/s1600/106_3815.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDywC2qy53Bbha9eUaQ6rS-Z3yVWOql2ioG_bdJ81tH3Moeset_bKV3A3oVmaOYs1fTvC9PSeN43HHfXITouabfYLKBLwKBC_QaOJvRSh5-x1WNge9ZvQ1F-KrFhxZthw_53QX2OEkttk/s400/106_3815.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636045383196998050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />For the white I used Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in White On.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfXBvR9W4F0xS-2ZlWmPnsT5oi0TV7djYb1DzjnHtPe86KpIaUDrEioQJqx_Fo8IUuiorjQy0RIacfAKeyA7k3q_doqDm7I320UzJOPXxMNin6c41Vp1oUF3U_OvV97BTKRxZiPkJRVc/s1600/106_3819.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfXBvR9W4F0xS-2ZlWmPnsT5oi0TV7djYb1DzjnHtPe86KpIaUDrEioQJqx_Fo8IUuiorjQy0RIacfAKeyA7k3q_doqDm7I320UzJOPXxMNin6c41Vp1oUF3U_OvV97BTKRxZiPkJRVc/s400/106_3819.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636045455887205858" border="0" /></a><br /><br />For the Polka Dots I use<br /><br />Chine Glaze Secret Peri-Wink-Le<br /><br />China Glaze For Audrey<br /><br />and<br /><br />China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I am in love with the color Flip Flop Fantasy. However, I painted all my nails this color once before, and 3 nails chipped within a few hours. Maybe it was because it took 3 or 4 coats, plus my Seche Vite Top Coat. :( But it was beautiful for the few hours!<br /></div>Cheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602631069445967691.post-82330448310086581342011-07-29T11:50:00.001-07:002011-07-31T07:35:27.051-07:00Keeping it simple, but cuteToday I have a pretty simple manicure, reason being is it's most likely gonna be ruined within the next few hours. I work in a retail store, which is rough on my hands. Putting things on certain hangers, taking them off, dealing with money, cleaning...etc.<br /><br />I normally don't paint my nails every day because I just don't always have the time unfortunately, and also because I want to show off my hard work for longer then a day! :)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHbu3E6uLDQBuiG4Ug628oztyqwfyn2f_f6VArRW8-VBFCFxuxLhHe_uTVJOaKxZkos8DTIJhYQeS25TVWccS8s-Zbct7RmgFNUnHau8Q6BffpFkU1tbslNUGebXUHSMPPMH2D4s2eJA/s1600/106_3790.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHbu3E6uLDQBuiG4Ug628oztyqwfyn2f_f6VArRW8-VBFCFxuxLhHe_uTVJOaKxZkos8DTIJhYQeS25TVWccS8s-Zbct7RmgFNUnHau8Q6BffpFkU1tbslNUGebXUHSMPPMH2D4s2eJA/s400/106_3790.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634849372999748658" border="0" /></a><br />For this color I used Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Pacific Blue.<br /><br />Absolutely love this color!<br /><br />Only took <span style="font-weight: bold;">ONE</span> coat!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4N570pZAbKHsJi43WX9EvoHnm-nf_DxYW8_RZE4qrc25Oq2pkFHfiAVJB0FkhyphenhyphenoCU_MI0esViB3g5bRbzl-3_dnN1n8LM__ipEIVPgTPRm4Fo7UNcPpqkfFb6o7NaMjuKopUNNvuP0oA/s1600/106_3799.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4N570pZAbKHsJi43WX9EvoHnm-nf_DxYW8_RZE4qrc25Oq2pkFHfiAVJB0FkhyphenhyphenoCU_MI0esViB3g5bRbzl-3_dnN1n8LM__ipEIVPgTPRm4Fo7UNcPpqkfFb6o7NaMjuKopUNNvuP0oA/s400/106_3799.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634850600631438082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />For the flowers I used Wet n Wild's Wild Shine in Tickled Pink, #402<br /><br />It's the perfect Barbie pink <span style="font-style: italic;">I</span> think. Takes several Coats to cover the nail though.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCCqLFAcp4RcfYqFYBEJTzypG_UZmV16-R1Wy3O-Jm-r_8UEW89g-suDud2_F-uhvFnkN4_a7WGo9Os_oSqHqsrRSTKgaA5XP-WEKW8MVLL7DsERJrQhnyP0DUfP0a002ml52tFyv4QkA/s1600/106_3802.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCCqLFAcp4RcfYqFYBEJTzypG_UZmV16-R1Wy3O-Jm-r_8UEW89g-suDud2_F-uhvFnkN4_a7WGo9Os_oSqHqsrRSTKgaA5XP-WEKW8MVLL7DsERJrQhnyP0DUfP0a002ml52tFyv4QkA/s400/106_3802.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634849818576001794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />For the yellow I used Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Mellow Yellow.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />For some reason when I post my pictures onto my blog they look like they have less quality than they started out with. I don't know why, but if anyone has any pointers please help! :)Cheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602631069445967691.post-1902931362806248162011-07-27T11:16:00.000-07:002011-07-27T11:45:39.132-07:00Not at all planned!So the mani I have today is not what I planned to do at all! I recently saw a picture on Pinterest of butterfly nails, which then reminded me that <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LAWIx6PV84">cutepolish</a> on Youtube did a tutorial on those as well.<br /><br />Well....I gave it a try and after trying it on only two nails I immediately took it off, it looked so hideous! I don't know if my nails are too tiny or short or if I'm just not <span style="font-style: italic;">that</span> experienced yet.<br /><br />So I just painted my nails and then let whatever happen just happen. I had no idea this was the way it was gonna turn out, but I'm pretty happy with it!<br /><br />My nails are never ever perfect, something always winds up getting smudged or ruined or stamped crooked! It always used to irritate me, but now I'm perfectly fine with that, that's just the way I am!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha9caHo7yk9QpNHi2F-i2tjfTCN94nYakVOpy_UknP8ekxZYULIyKFPSAui-np5gnLp1RDIXRXvADFhiuhw7n04LJbrcSVNH5TydIn6ir5XewN7krSOQdr2wv8Qd9c7yKMmp9E18pSQHQ/s1600/106_3779.JPG"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYthaoIgjn-YX1OUYi5rPAAaNL-mMgTfwKuacZjUCDU9qxD9HyQm1qgwO7J33_8el7cbtaTCxC4xk9X0eMOycQ1Qzl9afy0p2N8tAs6GdqZpfNMmXvE6d_6P_eFDgjnHvzXe-_LkeY0ok/s1600/106_3776.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYthaoIgjn-YX1OUYi5rPAAaNL-mMgTfwKuacZjUCDU9qxD9HyQm1qgwO7J33_8el7cbtaTCxC4xk9X0eMOycQ1Qzl9afy0p2N8tAs6GdqZpfNMmXvE6d_6P_eFDgjnHvzXe-_LkeY0ok/s400/106_3776.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634104000917842914" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh73Z8oxSDZcixy6GC6P6YxXerKX2CgnFLWIZXoHPenUYKiWNPIoktsGUh_C09kXd2biTP1TSto68gMsV-J9w5FHSzomsT3Ttm6qMWwBO36I0JzhlLfWblcHHJjYc7O6nSXq2mBHv1erWc/s1600/106_3776.jpg"><br /></a><br />I used China Glaze SECRET PERI-WINK-LE as the base, and Sally Hansen Black Out for the tips and dots.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">This picture was taken outside. It wasn't very sunny out. :(<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQbGWT2Xap75pX4fWYN6tq40zwI8l5DJSOvMP4bM6V5QrQL-N3EdCbMC5EwQf5dSNiynBVCFn9VXrhy32XE4HBNUqTUuHqSMVs4B0DEBGg08DhVVlOZoR6tNgd9oAz3fX3K7zearRHW0/s1600/IMAG1255.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQbGWT2Xap75pX4fWYN6tq40zwI8l5DJSOvMP4bM6V5QrQL-N3EdCbMC5EwQf5dSNiynBVCFn9VXrhy32XE4HBNUqTUuHqSMVs4B0DEBGg08DhVVlOZoR6tNgd9oAz3fX3K7zearRHW0/s400/IMAG1255.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634104093823669042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />This picture was taken inside, but next to my window.<br /></div>Cheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602631069445967691.post-14948611300651441702011-07-25T10:32:00.000-07:002011-07-25T10:49:32.067-07:00Starry FrenchI originally did this mani for my first post, but wasn't very happy the way it turned out. The tips got all messed up which I couldn't stand! I used Rimmel London French Manicure Pro.<br /><br />I didn't use the nude base, as for I somehow managed to forget to put it on, though it was sitting right in front of me the whole time! So I just used the french tip color, #110.<br /><br />I usually use the tape method for french mani's, but this bottle came with the super thin brush so I thought I'd give a try free-handing it. It took WAY longer!<br /><br />Hope you enjoy this mani anyway!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJib978aXYVHZct_Vzzl7hljG-qlRqoYuELTG8emySz7BNG71PCkOwvpglHxb8XKbT_Wt9Q-ShCycQRsPLiQrSXI9BmWC0Tw2JUUi3x10TEvjAqiF6L8yIQDPxFXeh632xKtwsxVzhB8k/s1600/IMAG1230.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJib978aXYVHZct_Vzzl7hljG-qlRqoYuELTG8emySz7BNG71PCkOwvpglHxb8XKbT_Wt9Q-ShCycQRsPLiQrSXI9BmWC0Tw2JUUi3x10TEvjAqiF6L8yIQDPxFXeh632xKtwsxVzhB8k/s400/IMAG1230.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633347969044080834" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvC70XOlsypKezrp43F2VTJmWWvfVAd839VUINPxtgZ7fx9nwQ9d22YidN3yTCCIcEyqYbN0TzKjZDerXiLdZOC4WLW7QFNLxjTPtZyCx3mvyXgS4qz2DW31WZvt5HYGDfDYm8kKA-lk/s1600/IMAG1226.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvC70XOlsypKezrp43F2VTJmWWvfVAd839VUINPxtgZ7fx9nwQ9d22YidN3yTCCIcEyqYbN0TzKjZDerXiLdZOC4WLW7QFNLxjTPtZyCx3mvyXgS4qz2DW31WZvt5HYGDfDYm8kKA-lk/s400/IMAG1226.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633347892479860466" border="0" /></a>Cheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602631069445967691.post-76238150565623150142011-07-24T17:46:00.000-07:002011-07-25T08:15:52.076-07:00O.P.I Skull and GlossbonesI bought this color about a month ago and never tried it, so I thought to give it a shot! For some reason when I went to paint it on my nails I thought it was gonna look bad on my skin tone, but turned out just the opposite.<br /><br />Also a few days ago, I picked up my first Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure color. I chose Coral Fever. I absolutely love the color, but when I used it on my nails it just didn't cooperate with me. I was going to return it, but then decided to see how it works for stamping, and it works very well!<br /><br />My pictures aren't exactly the best due to my camera not focusing properly, so I had to use my camera phone. The first was taken in my room, and then next two were in my car!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSF0LFzH7vLeV8zvUXeb5BhhqdCelFu5_hzD8yUbIrH8F5skkGk00l3sp41WMrvwhei6lRcEvoEHvxoBkcBwX-qpF5w04QSE8e_GxtXNIfEDsCe8NI5nY2NM_EKY3ttBpzLtkQejhyIo/s1600/IMAG1235.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSF0LFzH7vLeV8zvUXeb5BhhqdCelFu5_hzD8yUbIrH8F5skkGk00l3sp41WMrvwhei6lRcEvoEHvxoBkcBwX-qpF5w04QSE8e_GxtXNIfEDsCe8NI5nY2NM_EKY3ttBpzLtkQejhyIo/s400/IMAG1235.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633086398246651538" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBqGHkGo4trDRyWyYXYMKxwwQpatnW231x9_Vu7R-Ot4jvLHrjOiXm2n9BZRlTreiKi34BwAmjNloNqczILHUefPwPyzjCnoB9siCA-jBXG1uC_h5y1MO6ZkYDPFdE6iaD_Bn5hTZQr0/s1600/IMAG1247.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBqGHkGo4trDRyWyYXYMKxwwQpatnW231x9_Vu7R-Ot4jvLHrjOiXm2n9BZRlTreiKi34BwAmjNloNqczILHUefPwPyzjCnoB9siCA-jBXG1uC_h5y1MO6ZkYDPFdE6iaD_Bn5hTZQr0/s400/IMAG1247.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633086664463773682" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYLc-MpkBn2gesUhUgYnXw_HDvDk4IUqt_1iPFJ3DoZScPMkZgW-8IfQhhzNmNJYv7sodR-4OFsALWN4EWALX7AbmFgG3AqFeffYoig0e6rPU-7WHc6vjdl8x9RM4JPVXHlSQHVPBKEE/s1600/IMAG1245.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYLc-MpkBn2gesUhUgYnXw_HDvDk4IUqt_1iPFJ3DoZScPMkZgW-8IfQhhzNmNJYv7sodR-4OFsALWN4EWALX7AbmFgG3AqFeffYoig0e6rPU-7WHc6vjdl8x9RM4JPVXHlSQHVPBKEE/s400/IMAG1245.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633086543450762098" border="0" /></a>Cheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602631069445967691.post-45159170217232479152011-07-23T15:20:00.001-07:002011-07-23T18:14:18.695-07:00First Post Ever!I've been really into my nails for the past 6 months or so, and have been following many nail blogs and learned so much...so I decided to start my own! I sometimes bite my nails and cuticles when I get bored or nervous, so hopefully starting this blog will put an end to it! I love nail stamping, and own a few Konad plates, as well as both Bundle Monster sets.<br /><br />My sister helped me pick out the name for this blog, as I don't like to spend too much money on<br />polish. I'm excited to start my blog and see where it takes me!<br /><br />Here are a few photo's that I took on my phone within the past few months, before I even thought about starting my own blog!<br /><br />This is my f<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Nh9U6QMjTVtM_buYNkoD4p1UzV_vJuaV286UonaoUosBR2sm2SNa5L7nZV02ZfaMvkNgmwniu6Uws11YV1zqyepuH-FSVi2igYcSPeNzDljnCWNZtGBSbaoP7rHVBm_tMzCahJMKT6M/s1600/IMAG0198.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Nh9U6QMjTVtM_buYNkoD4p1UzV_vJuaV286UonaoUosBR2sm2SNa5L7nZV02ZfaMvkNgmwniu6Uws11YV1zqyepuH-FSVi2igYcSPeNzDljnCWNZtGBSbaoP7rHVBm_tMzCahJMKT6M/s320/IMAG0198.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632693695770865282" border="0" /></a>irst attempt at Stamping! I Used Konad plate M3. I'm sorry to say I can't remember what Polish I used for this as it was taken almost a year ago!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Lev0qmzZ3RV3lSyxA5CkSa5Z9q9qXvUuY8FWCte9DAbawgw4EezJGcQ8A0cvwZEvG1wgOZZAA8INYNS_5VFoAYDLB1nEYqzKMYDQPMcZgw_fznGrlVgq6rjNX5yYypMF6AASDcZ0hqw/s1600/IMAG0612.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Lev0qmzZ3RV3lSyxA5CkSa5Z9q9qXvUuY8FWCte9DAbawgw4EezJGcQ8A0cvwZEvG1wgOZZAA8INYNS_5VFoAYDLB1nEYqzKMYDQPMcZgw_fznGrlVgq6rjNX5yYypMF6AASDcZ0hqw/s320/IMAG0612.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632694894425911506" border="0" /></a>For this I used Sally Hansen's gold chrome Color Quick nail pen and<br />Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails Xtreme wear in Black Out for stamping and tips.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidnGCLDRnctxx_jSgNM2vHRd-woBM2kDEKCX9TGlq77IibHqWRnTrEAaXquFKC01sWsT_lFWalB7gPH7f-c342Ku2KadmLTT7nURWflAsNUxz84YX-pch7MPLUxYDLesQrsUYnmeZ0W8I/s1600/IMAG0752.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidnGCLDRnctxx_jSgNM2vHRd-woBM2kDEKCX9TGlq77IibHqWRnTrEAaXquFKC01sWsT_lFWalB7gPH7f-c342Ku2KadmLTT7nURWflAsNUxz84YX-pch7MPLUxYDLesQrsUYnmeZ0W8I/s320/IMAG0752.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632696450333982898" border="0" /></a>For this last picture I used Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear in White On for the tips, and Konad's Special Polish in black for the stamping. I also used Kondad Plate M3 for this as well.Cheap, Pretty Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15403178565428414021noreply@blogger.com3