tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40544062482789662752024-02-07T22:25:39.695-08:00The NailinatorThe Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-47505761729730662122014-09-03T05:59:00.000-07:002014-09-03T05:59:56.354-07:00I'm Guest Posting at Simply Rins!Hey all!<br />
I've whipped up something bright and fun for a guest post at <a href="http://www.rina-alcantara.com/">Simply Rins</a>. Rina is an uber talented nail blogger from the Philippines. She is a super sweet gal as well and I'm thrilled that she asked me to post for her. Perhaps you recall that she did a <a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2014/01/guest-post-by-simply-rins.html">guest post</a> for me back at the beginning of this year. It's so fun to have friends that share your passion. Please go check out her blog! You won't be sorry you did. Thanks again, Rina!<br />
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I've included some instructions and tips in my post on how you can get this look.<br />
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<a href="http://www.rina-alcantara.com/2014/09/nail-artist-feature-nailinator.html">Go check out my guest post now!</a> <br />
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Rawr! Summer isn't over just yet. Thanks for dropping by. Have a fabulous day/night!<br />
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RachThe Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comCebu City, Cebu, Philippines10.3156992 123.8854366000000510.0657982 123.56271310000005 10.565600199999999 124.20816010000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-4760229728643946052014-08-27T06:48:00.000-07:002014-08-27T06:48:41.022-07:00L.A. Girl Sand Blast in Sand Storm <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi Girls!<br />
I finally found an orange shade I loved a couple of weeks ago and now I'm back with a nude that I love. I have come across several nudes but have never liked one enough to wear it on my nails. I've got a very pinkish undertone to my skin, so I guess I needed something with a touch of pink to make it work for me. Apparently, L.A. Girl Sand Storm is just right. <br />
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My sweet friend, Jax, of <a href="http://www.craftynail.com/">Craftynail</a> sent me Sand Storm a while back, and I'm so glad she did. I added gold studs for a classy but edgier look. I love it! It made me wish I had some triangle shaped studs though. I've added that to my shopping list for the next time I go nail art shopping. <br />
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All you need is 2 coats of Sand Storm for full, even coverage. I've got 3 coats on here because I wore it by itself for a day, then added another coat when I was ready to add the studs. I did not try this polish with topcoat so I'm not sure how that would look. Cleanup took a little bit of extra effort compared to a regular creme polish but not nearly as much work as glitter. <br />
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Well, what do you think? Do you have a favorite nude shade? Do you struggle with nudes like I do?<br />
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I hope you have a wonderful day!<br />
Hugs from me to you, <br />
Rachael<br />
<br />The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-38510237363306054912014-08-21T02:41:00.000-07:002014-08-21T03:30:44.137-07:00Pretty Nifty Thrifty Nail Decals in Hippie Feathers (Review and Application)<div style="text-align: right;">
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I've got something super cool to share with you today! If you don't have a very steady hand for nail art or don't have much time to spare but want some awesome looking nails, then full-nail water decals are a must try for you. <a href="http://instagram.com/prettyniftythrifty">Pretty Nifty Thrifty</a> contacted me asking if I would like to try some of their decals. Of course, I said yes! They have so many gorgeous designs to choose from. Just look at how awesome these are! I've received a ton of compliments on them.<br />
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I chose these 3 designs to try: (L to R) "Streaks", "Hippie Feathers", and "Peacock 1". Keep an eye out for the other two designs in the near future.<br />
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Pretty Nifty Thrifty sells each sheet of 12 nail decals for Php80 (about $2) and have a "Buy 6 get 1 free promo". Twelve decals per sheet means you can get a full manicure from one sheet plus 2 extras to use as accent nails on another manicure. They will even do customizable decals (Php120 or $3), too, which means you could get practically any design you wanted made. <br />
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The decals come with instructions but here's the gist with a few tips from me.<br />
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<b>Base coat:</b> The instructions say to start with a white base coat to keep the colors vibrant. The decals are not completely opaque so this is a must if you want the colors right. <br />
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<b>Prepping your decals:</b> There are 3 sizes of decals. Use scissors to cut along the thin black outline and check the size against your nail. The smallest size fit my pinky nail perfectly, the middle size fit my middle fingernail and the biggest fit my thumb nail. For my index and ring finger, I used scissors to trim a little bit off the sides of the middle sized strips and that worked just fine.<br />
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<b>Getting those pretty decals on your nails:</b> Each decal needs to be dipped in a bowl of water for a few seconds. This allows the decal to slide off the paper. They should not be hard to slide off. If it gives you trouble, soak a bit longer. These decals are thin so handle with care. Before placing the decal on your nail, wipe off any excess water to prevent bubbling under the design Then place the decal on your nail and line it up along the cuticle line. Press down along the length of nail to keep it in place. The decals are not sticky but will cling to your base coat. If one gets put on crooked, just get it wet again to pull off and reposition. <br />
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<b>Finishing up:</b> The instructions say to use nippers to clip any excess hanging over the free edge of your nail. I highly recommend doing this if you have pair of sharpened nippers. If you use nippers that aren't sharp, you may end up tearing your decals. If you don't have nippers, you can just cut it close to the edge with scissors and apply your top coat. The top coat will melt the design to the base color and any part of the decal hanging over the edge will melt enough to use an orange wood stick to pull off any excess. Or you can wait for the top coat to dry and file off any excess and touch up the clear coat on the tips to make sure your decals don't try to peel up.<br />
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<b>Wear time:</b> I've been wearing these for 5 full (and very busy) days now and they wear about the same as my regular nail art. Add another coat of top coat after 2 or 3 days to make it last longer. <br />
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Over all, I am very impressed!<br />
The selection is great and this design looks amazing on my nails.<br />
Check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pretty.nifty.thrifty">Pretty Nifty Thrifty on Facebook</a> or on their <a href="http://instagram.com/prettyniftythrifty">Instagram account</a> to see all they have to offer. It's not just decals. I saw just the other day that they also sell nail foil glue which I haven't been able to find anywhere! Must. Buy. Some. Soon!<br />
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Have you tried these decals before? Let me know if you have any questions about this product. <br />
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Have a fantastic day!<br />
Hugs,<br />
Rach <br />
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Hi ladies! <br />
I am thrilled to announce that I have found the perfect orange polish for me! By "the perfect orange" I really mean that it's the only orange I have actually been brave enough to try on my nails.<br />
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Surprisingly, I LOVE it! This is three thin (and super quick drying) coats of L.A. Girl Electric Coral with some quick stamping with my<a href="http://myonlineshop.storenvy.com/collections/550927-jr-image-plate/products/5275891-jr-17-image-plate"> JR-17</a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> stamping plate</a> (click to see image and pricing) that Meann of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shopmyonline?fref=ts">My Online Shop </a>sent me a while back. Stamping is a very easy way to add some flair to any manicure. This plate has some really cool and fun tribal prints, and this orange is a perfect base for them IMHO. The black on orange was really eye catching. <br />
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I have mentioned before how great the L.A. Girl 3D Effect polishes are. I love the colors, the speedy dry time, the awesome holo sparkle, and the easy cleanup. Now that I know, I also have to add that they have great customer service. I<a href="http://www.lagirlusa.com/"> ordered</a> several polishes from them while I was in Texas and received one with a bent brush. I noticed the messed-up brush just a week before we left to come back home to the Philippines. So I contacted them and sent them a photo of the brush, and they sent me a replacement within just a couple of days. I appreciate them making and extra effort for speed considering I was on a time crunch. It's the little things, people!<br />
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Things are going well for us. Our school year is off to a great start, and my house is slowly getting back to being organized. I hope all is well with you too. Thanks for reading. Have a fantastic day and don't forget to make someone smile!<br />
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Hugs!<br />
Rach The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-3798347209077011912014-07-31T05:06:00.000-07:002014-08-15T05:44:02.774-07:00I'm back! <blockquote class="tr_bq">
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Hello ladies!<br />
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I decided to take a blogging hiatus as we visited our family and loved ones in Texas. We had an amazing trip filled with much fun, laughter and lots of love. We are back in Cebu now, and have (mostly) gotten over the jet lag. I've been unpacking, dusting and cleaning everything! I'm about ready to get back to blogging. I'm going to have to find a new rhythm as we also just started our school year. I am continuing to home school and my boy is starting 1st grade. Fun, fun, fun!<br />
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Anywhoooo... While the blog has been on stand-by, I HAVE been posting stuff on my<a href="http://instagram.com/thenailinator"> Instagram account</a>. In case you don't follow me on Instagram, I thought I would share some of the very simple looks I have been sporting the past 3 months. I appreciate you sticking around despite my absence on the blog. I decided to soak up as much family time as possible with those we see so rarely. I have lots of new goodies to share with you as I get back into the swing of things. Lemmings were CRUSHED!<br />
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Have a fabulous day and thanks for tuning in!<br />
Hugs,<br />
Rach <br />
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<br />The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-73514538639684052542014-04-29T21:19:00.001-07:002014-04-29T21:19:36.654-07:00Revlon Chroma Chameleon Amethyst Hey everyone!<br />
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I'm so sorry for not posting lately. I've been a bit distracted since we've been in Texas. The last two weeks have been a blur of fun with my husband's folks. We have ridden bikes, played in the sprinkler, been fishing, shopped at Kohl's (Yay for jeans that fit!), hunted Easter eggs (multiple times), watched a reenactment of the Battle of San Jacinto, visited the zoo, eaten Mexican food and more. Needless to say, we have been busy and having so much fun. My nails (and cuticles) have been beaten up and sorely neglected though. I hope you will stick around despite it being a little slow around here. I'm honestly not sure how much I'll be able to blog in the next 3 months. In fact, what I've got to share with you today is something I sported a while back that I haven't shared yet. But it is cool!<br />
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I received this polish as a gift from a great family friend who is also a total enabler in the polish addict department, and I really loved wearing it. This is 2 coats of Revlon Chroma Chameleon in Amethyst over two coats of <a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2014/01/review-of-caronia-trance-and-moonlight.html">Caronia Tranc</a>e.<br />
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Amethyst is a purple to green duochrome that I don't think you could really wear on it's own. But it is pretty layered over a similar shade. I had great difficulty photographing this polish and capturing the shift. But I hope you can get a decent idea with the awkward pictures I do have to share. The pictures show the brush strokes really bad but they weren't as obvious in real life.<br />
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I added stamping with Pueen Love Elements plate 47 and Color Club Harp On It which ended up looking really cool. I love holo stamping over dark polishes. Don't you? The shot above was taken in direct lighting to show off the holo. I received a lot of compliments while wearing this.<br />
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This is the only polish I have from the Chroma Chameleon line from Revlon. I really like it. I don't have much experience with duo chromes though. What about you? Do you have this one or any of the others? Do you like them?<br />
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That's all for me tonight. I'm off to get the kids to bed (fingers crossed) and hopefully polish my nails too (fingers and toes crossed).<br />
I hope you have a blessed day or night depending on where you are in this wide world.<br />
Hugs,<br />
RachThe Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-48657170146822540172014-04-15T12:38:00.005-07:002014-04-15T12:38:57.122-07:00Girl Stuff Soirée (with Wild Berries)<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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I feel sad that I haven't been able to post as much as usual lately. I've been nursing a cough/cold for 2 weeks now, and we have been preparing for our trip to Texas. We leave in the morning, and while I am not looking forward to the long trip, I am looking forward to being with our family and friends there. </div>
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I'm so thrilled to finally have Girl Stuff Soirée in my collection. It's been on my lemming list since I saw it in December. I finally ordered it a couple of weeks ago, and of course, I had to use it immediately. It's a teal jelly base loaded with teal, green, purple and gold glitter. There is also a splash of holo in it that is lovely. I applied 2 coats and enjoyed the sparkly, textured finish for a couple of days. Then I applied top coat and loved it even more. The glitter really sparkles like crazy with top coat. It needed two coats to make it smooth. </div>
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For my accent nail, I placed striping tape on the nail and then added one coat of Wild Berries (which Girl Stuff sent me as a bonus from their new Summer Collection. Thanks again, Girl Stuff!) and peeled off the tape before it could dry. Wild Berries is a pinkish purple that is very flattering. <br />
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Here is a shot of Soirée on it's own, without topcoat. Both Soirée and Wild Berry dried quickly and were easy to use. Girl Stuff polishes are 3 free too so that is great! Check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GirlstuffForever">FB page</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/girlstufforever#">Instagram </a>to see more of their pretty polishes.<br />
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I think you will see Wild Berries again soon as it made in into my luggage for the trek across the globe. Believe it or not, I've only packed a few polishes to bring. I am planning to pick up a few in the US, so I tried to limit myself to about 10. Success! <br />
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That's all from me for now. I'm going to try to get a bit of sleep before we have to load up and head to the airport. I'm excited because the hubby bought me an awesome "Greatest Hits of the 1950's" album for me for the trip in honor of our anniversary which is also today. Nine years baby! Woohoo! Next time you hear from me, I should be in Texas enjoying some Mexican food, Dr. Pepper, and shopping (with coupons!) at Kohl's!<br />
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I hope you have a fabulous day!<br />
Hugs,<br />
Rach<br />
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The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-55712125376182397802014-04-05T10:34:00.001-07:002014-04-05T10:34:12.056-07:00L.A. Girl 3D Effects Dazzling Pink with BYS Fool's Paradise Accent<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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Hi Gals!<br />
Happy weekend! I've had an annoying sinus headache all day (all week off and on actually) but it has still been a nice day. The kids spent the afternoon with my parents and they are spending the night so I've had a little extra dose of peace around here. I spent it well this evening watching the 2nd half of The Fellowship of the Ring with Mr. Nailinator. He's got the "platinum extended edition" so we watched all the extra scenes. I just recently decided to read the trilogy and I am enjoying them so much. I read the Hobbit as a young girl and it wasn't my cup of tea back then. But I am loving the books now. <br />
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I'll stop babbling now and get on to the main event. This isn't a book blog after all. I've got a simple but fun look to show you today. I started with 3 thin coats of L.A. Girl Dazzling Pink. For my accent nail, I placed striping tape over the pink in the pattern seen below and polished over it with one thick coat of BYS Fool's Paradise which was gifted to me by the lovely Rina of <a href="http://www.rina-alcantara.com/">Simply Rins</a>. (Thanks again Rins!) I quickly and carefully peeled off the striping tape and ended up with this.<br />
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Cool huh? I am loving accent nails these days. I have tried some edgy things I feel I might not yet be able to pull off on all ten nails. It's easier to commit to something bold on two nails than on ten when you are unsure if you can handle it.<br />
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I've got to tell you more about my base color. I've raved about these LA Girl polishes before, and I'll keep doing so because they really are some of the best out there. Dazzling Pink is the least opaque of the ones I've worked with so far. (I've used all but the purple, silver and orange) Three coats builds nicely, dries quickly and is just gorgeous. The sparkle and depth in this (and all the polishes in this line) is to die for. I've included a fuzzy picture in direct lighting so you can see the holo sparkle. Additionally, I wore this for a whole week with minimal tip wear. Two Dazzling Pink thumbs up from me!<br />
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I hope you have a great weekend and that you get to spend it with those most dear to you.<br />
Hugs!<br />
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Hi Gals!<br />
Sorry for the silence the past couple of weeks. I went out of town unexpectedly and have also been dealing with some health issues. Additionally, we are gearing up for taking a trip to the US in just 2 short weeks. So, life is just a bit hectic at the moment. I have been able to do my nails a little here and there but sitting down to get a post together is a bit difficult. Despite these hurdles, life is good and I am blessed.<br />
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I'm so excited about today's post. It's not every day that one of our beloved Philippine brands comes out with a new polish collection. Caronia Philippines has partnered with Ballet Philippines to release three lovely shades for their new "The Art of Dance" Collection.<br />
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The polishes are all named after ballet moves. Pique is the perfect salmon pink, Chasse is a stunning royal blue, and Glissade is a gorgeous green that is SO hard to photograph accurately.<br />
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Aren't they gorgeous?!?! <br />
I used 3 coats for each of these swatches and finished off with Caronia Fast-Dry Top Coat. You could probably get away with only 2 coats if you applied them carefully and waited long enough between coats to avoid any bald spots.<br />
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I would describe all three of these polishes as crellies. That means they aren't quite as translucent as jellies but are also not as opaque as cremes. The formula was thicker than what I have experienced in the past with Caronia polishes. Application was a bit tricky due to the thicker formula. But, with a little care, it turns out beautifully! They all dry shiny, and despite having to use thicker coats than normal, they dried pretty fast. I was curious about the different consistency (and I even noted a difference in the scent), so I looked at the label and notice that Caronia has officially joined the ranks of 3-Free brands! Yay! I really hope they are able to make the full switch for all their polishes in past and future collections. <br />
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I have a hard time picking a favorite from this bunch. I love them all. They are <i>similar</i> to some colors in my stash, yet they are all so unique. Because they are crellies they look brighter outdoors or in bright lighting and a bit darker in lower light which is fun too, because your nails look different in the sun and indoors. I wore Chasse for several days, and it had great durability.<br />
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Suggested retail price (SRP) for this 3-piece (8ml each) set is Php99.75 ($2.22). They are also available individually for SRP Php31 ($0.69) each. A portion of the proceeds earned from “The Art of Dance” collection will be donated to Ballet Philippines’ Noordin Jumalon Scholarship Program, which supports the training of up to 200 dance scholars each year. Additionally, if you live in Luzon, your 3pc. pack just might contain a voucher for 2 free tickets to see Ballet Philippines in action.<br />
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Great quality, colors and a great cause to boot! This is a must have! Are you going to get this collection? <br />
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The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-19947417636643904442014-03-17T09:37:00.001-07:002014-03-17T10:10:29.631-07:00Review of China Glaze Winter Holly - St. Patrick's Day Worthy Shade<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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Hi!<br />
I don't celebrate the holiday, but I've got a St. Patty's Day worthy mani to share with you today. I started with one coat of Shisem F610 (Dark Forest Green) which I purchased at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blooming-Nail-Cebu/452765931480711?fref=ts">Blooming Nail Cebu</a>. I then added 2 coats of China Glaze Winter Holly which my sweet hubby spoiled me with a couple of months go. It is a mixture of gold, green and purple glitter (with a bit of a holo sparkle) suspended in a clear base. <br />
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On it's own, Winter Holly dries the same way that CG I'm Not Lion does. It's a grainy or sandy finish. I like polishes like this because you really get two finishes in one. You can choose between the grainy, somewhat matte finish on it's own, and the super glittery and shiny finish after applying topcoat. I've included a few extra shots to show how it looks with top coat.<br />
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I am really happy with this polish. It is so pretty. It was hard to remove in the manner that is typical for a glitter polish. I was kicking myself for not remembering to use my glue base for easy glitter removal. I won't forget next time (fingers crossed). Also, as you can see, I added some gold studs which I also purchased from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blooming-Nail-Cebu/452765931480711?ref=br_tf">Blooming Nail Cebu</a>.<br />
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Well, that's all for me for tonight. I hope you have a great week!<br />
Hugs,<br />
Rach<br />
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I'm sharing a look that I've featured before (In fact I've done a <a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/p/i-decided-to-revisit-my-very-first-blog.html">tutorial for it too</a>.) but I've gone with an all green theme this time. Behold...<br />
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Aren't they pretty? I think Galaxy/Nebula nails are in my top 3 favorite looks for nail art. I love them more each time I do them. I've seen some pastel versions of nebula nails floating around and I'm planning to try that soon. I try mix it up a bit each time I do them. This time, as I mentioned, I've gone with an all green look and I've used L.A. Girl 3D Effects in Black Illusion as my base. LOVE! I swatched it before but I've swatched it again and it looks great with my newer nail shape. Every time I wear these 3D Effects polishes I'm reminded that I absolutely NEED the others in the collection! They look amazing and dry super fast too. L.A. Girl Cosmetics, I'll probably be placing an order in April/May. <br />
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If you love these then why not check out <a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/p/i-decided-to-revisit-my-very-first-blog.html">my tutorial</a>. It's pretty easy to do and doesn't require much precision. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYnzZ2rczSo">Indeed</a>, I had 3 cups of coffee and an hour of sleep the night before and I was shaking like crazy when I did these. Ha! You can totally do it!!<br />
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I hope you have a stellar day. (See what I did there?) <br />
Hugs,<br />
Rach<br />
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Just a quick post tonight as I've got to get up early to walk/jog with several friends. I've got a simple and easy look to share today that would be great to sport on St. Patrick's Day to avoid getting pinched! I'm submitting it for the "Stamping" theme for the <a href="http://eeeeknailpolish.com/2014/03/02/n-a-i-l-march-themes/">N.A.I.L. - March theme</a>. <br />
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I started with 3 easy coats of Caronia Lounge which is a gorgeous light green foil. I love this shade on me. Then I stamped two designs from the Pueen34 from the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PUEEN-2013-Nail-Stamp-Collection/dp/B00CDGR29G">Pueen Love Elements set</a>. I know FOUR-leaf clovers are typically what you see in designs for this holiday, but I went with these three-leaf designs for 2 reasons:<br />
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I ended up with these playing card themed nails with lots of clovers to show off. I recieved several compliments on this look. The stamping stands out well on the light green base.<br />
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I hope you have a great weekend. I've had a fun one so far! </div>
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The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-54350315710747592532014-03-04T11:05:00.001-08:002014-03-17T10:10:29.686-07:00Dry Brush Nail Art and Stamping with JR17 <blockquote class="tr_bq">
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Hello!<br />
It's late in the evening and I have been up working on a crazy jigsaw puzzle my sister gave me as a gift. TWO THOUSAND pieces! Seriously? The person who thought of making a puzzle over 1000 pieces has a very sick mind. Rant over!<br />
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I thought I'd make a quick post for you to share these fun nails I did last weekend. I received two of the new JR Stamping plates from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shoppe.myonline">My Online Sho</a>p for review. Thanks again, Meann! I picked JR17 and JR2 because I don't have anything quite like them. I decided to start with an accent nail mani.<br />
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I used 4 colors for my base and dry brushing. All of these were sent to me by the very lovely and talented Jacqui of <a href="http://craftynail.com/">Craftynail</a>. (Thanks again, Jax!) I started with 3 coats of OPI My Vampire is Buff and then used the dry brush technique by <a href="http://www.chalkboardnails.com/2013/11/tutorial-distressed-nail-art-punkgrungy.html">Chalkboard Nails</a> and <a href="http://www.lacquerologist.com/2013/12/dry-brush-technique-tutorial.html">The Lacquerologist</a> to add strokes of OPI Suzi Says Feng Shui, My Paprika is Hotter Than Yours and Sinful Colors Pull Over. I used 2 coats of Suzi Says Feng Shui for the accent nail and stamped an image my son picked out for me from JR17. The little mess up you see with the stamp was total user error. I was trying to hard to center the stamp on the nail and ended up accidentally touching it on a part and then moving it a bit. Oops! But the plate worked perfectly. I played around with several of the stamps on this plate and they all looked great. I'm still working the kinks out of my stamping to my nails skills. Any tips on perfect centering would be very welcome. ;)<br />
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You can get your own JR Stamping plates along with awesome stampers and accessories at <a href="http://myonlineshop.storenvy.com/">My Online Shop</a>. They are on <a href="http://instagram.com/shopmyonline#">Instagram </a>too.<br />
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I hope you are having a great week.<br />
Hugs,<br />
Rach <br />
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<br />The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-83248075790535175162014-02-28T00:52:00.000-08:002014-03-17T10:10:29.721-07:00Review of Sassy Color Shifting Polish in Maroon Chameleon<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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I'm sorry that I kind of disappeared for a bit. The kids and I went out of town for a week to visit friends and when we got home, Mr. Nailinator was pretty sick. Then I had a horrible sinus headache over the weekend, and one of my friends had a baby this week, so we watched their older child while they were at the hospital. So nails haven't really been high on my priorities list. But I do have some ideas lined up for the near future.<br />
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I finally got my hands on some thermal polish and that is what I'm going to show you today. I heard a while back that Sassy came up with a line of "Color Shifting" shades, and I found them at Ayala Cebu a couple of weeks ago. I chose just one to try since I didn't know if they were any good. I picked Maroon Chameleon. <br />
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I used 3 coats of this shade and, as you can tell, there is still some VNL going on there in the "warm" area. I couldn't get the polish to warm up in the bottle in the air conditioned shopping area and I couldn't find any swatches online so it was a surprise to me what the warmed up shade would be. Turns out, it's warm shade was much lighter than I had anticipated and also ended up being a shade of greyish lilac that is not flattering at all on my skin tone. So I wasn't really loving it on me. When I applied the first coat of this polish to my nails, I noticed several white specks in the polish and on the brush. I was concerned about these white specks but after I finished applying all 3 coats, I didn't see any more specks. The gradient effect was really cool and it was fun to watch it change in water and when cool air blew on the nails. Maroon Chameleon dried to a semi-matte finish.<br />
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Another thing I'd like to note is when the sun came up the next morning and warmed up the air, there was no "cold" shade showing at all. I guess there isn't much difference between the normal temperature of the air in Cebu and the warmth of my finger tips. Oh well. Maybe if I worked in an office building with air conditioning instead of at home with no a/c or if the warm shade had been more flattering on me, I would have enjoyed this polish a lot more. <br />
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Will I buy any of the others? I hope so. But first I have to find some nice swatches so I can see the transitions of the different colors first. 45 pesos for a 7ml bottle is steep for local polish prices so I'd really love to see some swatches... Please, Sassy Colors?<br />
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I hope you have a great week!<br />
<br />The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-60415901262951460552014-02-10T05:02:00.000-08:002014-03-17T10:10:29.691-07:00Review of Chic Siam (and Freehanded Zebra Stripes)<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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Hi!<br />
I've got another locally made beauty to show you today. Chic has a line of polishes called their "Grainy" collection. I've used 4 of the 5 shaded in the collection in the past but this is my first time to use Siam. I applied 2 coats of Siam and used black acrylic paint and a striper brush to free hand some zebra stripes. Yeah, another edgy Valentine's Day appropriate look! <br />
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I added a bow I purchased from<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blooming-Nail-Cebu/452765931480711"> Blooming Nail Cebu</a>. <br />
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Just like the other shades in the Grainy Collection, Siam dries to a semi matte, slightly textured finish. The light box lighting doesn't do the sparkle justice at all.<br />
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It is so sparkly and I love the slightly textured finish. Siam only required 2 coats for opacity and it wears well. Clean up was easy too. There were a few sparkly bits left behind, but they came off easily when I washed my hands. I would like to note that, even after I applied top coat, it still was a bit textured. So if you want that extra smooth, glossy finish, you might need 2 coats of topcoat. I love this polish just as much as I love the others in this collection. These are available in 10ml bottles for PHP 34.75/US$ 0.78.<br />
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Check out the other colors in the collection:<br />
<a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2013/12/review-of-chic-shadow-crystal-and.html">Shadow Crystal</a><br />
<a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2013/07/edgy-blues.html">Montana</a><br />
<a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2013/02/sassy-flowers.html">Peridot</a><br />
<a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2013/07/skittles.html">Amethyst</a><br />
<a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2013/05/birthday-nails.html">Montana & Amethyst Gradient</a><br />
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I hope you have a great week!<br />
Hugs,<br />
Rachael The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-32044911665708975212014-02-05T05:41:00.001-08:002014-03-17T10:10:29.647-07:00L.A. Girl Ruby Sparkle with Edgy Tips<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner but, instead of flowers and hearts, I've got something different for you today. These colors are typically what you would see in a Valentine's mani but it is edgier than most "romantic" looks. I wasn't really going for an anti-Valentines mani, but I did want something special.<br />
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I started with 3 coats of L.A. Girl Sparkle Ruby (You could get away with 2 easy but the color is much deeper with a 3rd coat) and then used my striping brush and free handed the lines with Sally Hansen X-treme Wear in Golden-I. I will be getting a back up bottle of Golden-I when I go to the US in April. It is perfect in every way!<br />
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You have heard me rave about L.A. Girl 3D Effect polishes in the past<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">,</a> and I still can't get enough of them. I've used Sparkle Ruby before <a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2013/09/la-girl-sparkling-ruby-with-dash-of.html">in this look</a>, but my nail shape is different and I still love it. I will have to see about getting my hands on the colors from this collection that I don't have.<br />
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I've included a light box shot (above) and one with some direct light (below) so you can see some of the holo sparkle and the depth. Just gorgeous!<br />
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Are you a flowers and hearts kind of girl, or do you like things more on the edgy side? I personally love girly thing,s but I am challenging myself to try new things and looks that I have shied away from before. I do have some girly ideas up my sleeve, but I'm learning that I like some things I didn't think I would! It has been fun!<br />
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I hope you have a great "hump day"! Don't forget to make someone smile today.<br />
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I've got a just quick post for you today. I finally got my hands on Caronia Stellar this week. It was so pretty in the bottle that I just had to put it on ASAP.<br />
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It did NOT disappoint! I used two easy coats here. The formula of Stellar was identical to Trance (check out my review <a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2014/01/review-of-caronia-trance-and-moonlight.html">here</a>). It dried quickly and it is so shiny and vibrant. It is definitely an eye catching shade. I think it would be perfect for Valentine's Day.<br />
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I decided to add some stamping and settled on this lace and roses image which is off of plate 27 of the PUEEN Love Elements set. I didn't use stamping polish so the black isn't as pigmented as I would like but I still love how they turned out.<br />
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What is your ideal Valentine Mani?<br />
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Here is hoping you have a great weekend!<br />
Hugs,<br />
Rach <br />
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Just a quick post for you today to let you know about this huge "ColorMeSoCrazy" giveaway. I'm contributing a prize too. You get an easy entry if you like my Facebook page so go to the end of this post for the rafflecopters to try your luck! There are lots of great goodies up for grabs. There are prizes are for US and for International residents too, so everyone has a chance. Yay! You have until February 28th to enter. I wish you the best of luck! Prize list and rafflecopter widgets are after the jump.</div>
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<br />The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-35095724403492018982014-01-27T07:54:00.000-08:002014-03-17T10:10:29.660-07:00San San Tea Rose ReinventionThe pearl accent was given to me.<br />
All opinions are my own. :)<br />
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I'm showing you my submission for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelacquerlegion?fref=ts">Lacquer Legion</a> theme for today which is "Reinvention". This mani applies in two aspects because:<br />
1. I used a polish over some decals to make it work for me.<br />
2. I am wearing a look I have NEVER worn and NEVER EVER thought I would. Would you just look at that visible nail line (VNL)? And would you believe that I LOVE it?!?!<br />
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This is two very easy coats of San San Tea Rose. I think this may be the only exception to my severe case of VNLphobia. But I
will definitely be more open minded from now on and give a polish a chance to win
my heart like Tea Rose did. The accent nail is a full nail water decal I purchased from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shopmyonline?fref=ts">My Online Shop</a> on Facebook. I added a coat of Tea Rose to make it match the other nails.<br />
The combination of my nail shape, the floral pattern and the dusty pink just screams vintage romance. Don't you think?<br />
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I also added a pearl accent to the accent nail. These are from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blooming-Nail-Cebu/452765931480711?hc_location=timeline">Blooming Nail Cebu</a>. <br />
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San San polishes are available at HBC branches and retail for 37 Philippine Pesos per 12 ml bottle. <br />
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How do you feel about VNL? Are you getting in the mood for some romantic nail art for Valentine's Day? I'm looking forward to some extra girly looks in the coming days.<br />
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Have a fabulous day!<br />
Rach The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-6635569003423143182014-01-25T09:01:00.000-08:002014-03-17T10:10:29.702-07:00Review of Caronia Trance and Moonlight<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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Hello!<br />
I've got not just one but TWO polishes up for review today! Both are by a local polish brand Caronia. <br />
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First up is Trance which is what I would describe as a purple foil. It is VERY shiny and oh so pretty! Those of you who have been around a while know by now that I have a special place in my heart for purple polish.<br />
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I used 2 coats here. The formula was a bit thick but easy to handle. Clean up was very easy and I wore it all day without top coat and had no wear on my tips. Two thumbs up from me.<br />
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I actually put off buying this one because I thought it was too similar to Amethyst by Chic which can be seen <a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2013/07/skittles.html">here</a>. They are actually quite different. While Amethyst has glitter bits and dries to a semi-matte sort of textured finish, Trance is a foil with a shiny and smooth finish. <br />
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Next up we have Moonlight which I would describe as blue and purple shimmery duochrome glitter in a black jelly base. I've used two coats over Trance here because I already had it on and I wanted to make sure I had no VNL. After applying it, I think I could have gotten away without the base.<br />
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Isn't it pretty? I picked it up a couple of weeks ago. I had not seen this shade before and I was surprised by it. I haven't had much experience with duochromes and multichromes. I think this would be a duochrome but I also noted gold tones in certain lighting. I could not photograph it though. If you have any tips on photographing these types of polishes, I would love to hear them. <br />
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After applying topcoat (which bubbled a bit because it had been raining for almost 2 weeks straight) I added a little Swarovski crystal accent. I purchased these from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blooming-Nail-Cebu/452765931480711?fref=ts">Blooming Nail Cebu</a>. <br />
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Which is your pick of the two? Both of these Caronia polishes are available in department stores, grocery stores and pharmacies in the Philippines. These shades come in 8ml bottles for approximately 34.75 Philippine Pesos.<br />
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What do you think of my review post? I'm still getting the hang of describing polishes for you. I would love to hear your feed back or any suggestions of what other info to include. Please leave a comment. I hope you have a great weekend!<br />
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Hugs,<br />
Rach The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-10765228485820003742014-01-13T08:00:00.000-08:002014-03-17T10:10:29.611-07:00Almond Blossoms Nail Art (Picture heavy)Hi Girls!<br />
Sorry for the break in our regular programming. I got hit by a nasty cold and suffered through a 6-day-long sinus headache. It was pretty horrible. I'm feeling better now though and only have a mild headache, so I thought I'd get on here and share these with you today.<br />
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Have you ever decided to do a design, get all excited and worked up to do it, only to start regretting it as you begin to nail it down? (See what I did there?) That's what happened to me when I embarked upon this challenge.<br />
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If you have been around a while, you know my favorite piece of art is Van Gogh's Starry Night. I like it so much that I dedicated quite a bit of time to <a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2013/07/starry-night.html">paint it on my nails</a>. My next favorite is his Almond Blossom painting. The very talented Jacqui of Craftynail did <a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2013/09/guest-post-by-craftynail.html">a look inspired by this painting</a> last year and it turned out lovely.<br />
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I wanted to challenge myself and see if I could do another forgery, and I kept coming back to Almond Blossoms because I just love everything about it. So I decided to go ahead and give it a shot too and let my OCD kick in and try to match the colors and technique as best I could to the original. See for yourself and tell me how you think I did. <br />
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Here is the original just for reference. There's nail art and then there is nail ART! Please do take a moment to notice the detail work. ;)<br />
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I had planned to feature this awesome design for my blogiversary, but I was so run down and tired that I only had time to get the background part done and had to add the details a couple of days later. I used 15 polishes total for this look, plus some black and dark brown acrylic paint for a few spots on the branches. That's almost ALL polish! Acrylic is much easier to work with if you do detailed work as it doesn't dry too quickly, but it also does not smooth out and blend with top coat like polish does. So polish is always my preferred medium. <br />
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If you look closely, you will see that each of the nails on my left hand are copied from sections of the actual painting. (Bonus points if you can spot them!) I worked more loosely with the designs on the right hand as I didn't want to be up all night trying to match it so closely. <br />
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Well, I hope you love these as much as I do. I will leave you with a few more pictures as I just couldn't bear to leave them out. What is your favorite work of art? Have you done any designs based on works of art? Please leave a link below because I would love to see. Have a fantastic day and don't forget to make someone smile.<br />
Hugs,<br />
Rach<br />
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<br />The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-87051971823138208172014-01-07T07:00:00.000-08:002014-03-17T10:10:29.727-07:00Guest Post by Simply RinsHowdy! <br />
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I'm so excited to have the very talented Rina of <a href="http://www.rina-alcantara.com/">Simply Rins</a> stop by for a guest post today. Rina is the very first Filipina nail artist I discovered when I began getting into my <strike>hobby</strike> obsession and I've been stalking her ever since. She has great tutorials and tips and tricks for nail art and always has something creative to share. The tip that still comes to mind for me is to cut out caffeine before you plan to paint to minimize shakiness. It really makes a big difference. Please go check out her blog if you haven't already. I even <a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2013/01/it-raining-rainbows.html">recreated</a> her <a href="http://www.rina-alcantara.com/2012/02/nail-art-tutorial-dripping-rainbow.html">dripping rainbow manicure</a> when I first started my blog. I'll let her say hello now. :)<br />
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First of all, I'd like to say "Hello" to all the readers of <b>The Nailinator</b>! It seems timely that I mark the new year with something that I haven't done before -- to guest post! This is definitely the first for <a href="http://www.rina-alcantara.com/" target="_blank">Simply Rins</a>. I deeply appreciate the invitation and I hope that this nail art design I came up with will not disappoint.<br />
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Now where to begin? How about starting with the fact that we have entered 2014! The past year was full of challenges for me as a blogger. But every turn of the year calls for a celebration. Don't you think so? No matter what happened the previous year, a new year represents another chance to be better. And so folks, I think my first nail design for 2014 should be a celebration. Only one idea came to mind before I sat down to do this -- <b>confetti</b>.<br />
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I simply called this nail art, <b>Welcoming 2014</b>:<br />
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The idea is to paint colorful confetti on all my nails on a dark background so that the colors would pop. I was imagining confetti being showered on the streets during the new year countdown. I love the effect of contrasts at night.<br />
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For base, I used 2 coats of <b>Seche Nouveau</b>. I found Seche lacquers being sold in one of the bazaars I went to last October 2013 and I bought a few bottles. I have been meaning to try these ever since the news came out that Seche was launching 45 polish shades into the market. I am a huge fan of Seche Vite fast drying top coat and I am curious how the brand will fair with polishes. With the 3 colors that I have, I must admit it didn't disappoint!<br />
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Nouveau appears charcoal gray on the nails and I love eeeet! I personally feel it is a great alternative to black. Consistency is good that makes application really manageable. Can be a one coater with a generous coat. But I still prefer 2 thin layers for complete coverage. I can't wait to try the other shades.<br />
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<u>This is a freehand nail art using acrylic paints and a dotting tool.</u> I find it easier to draw swirls using a dotting tool instead of a nail art brush because I can control the strokes better. A brush can result to a more defined edges or lines. But for this design, I don't think you really need much precision.<br />
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I decided to use pastel colors for the confetti. I particularly used 5 different shades for each nail on both hand. I used the same colors for adding a few dots to fill in awkward spaces. Initially, I thought that neons would look better but I didn't have any. Are there neon acrylic paints? I think that would be a great addition to my nail art tools. I can also imagine how this would look if they are glowing in the dark!<br />
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Well, there you have it! A nail art design to celebrate 2014! The concept is simple and it is not so hard to do as well. I had fun painting my nails with this design and quite happy with how it turned out. What do you think?<br />
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Thank you again to the wonderful author of this blog for this opportunity to share with you, her dear readers, one of my nail art creations. It is a pleasure to start the year with a chance to reach out to fellow nail art enthusiasts. Happy New Year to everyone! :)<br />
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Aren't they adorable? The design is so festive and the colors are great. What a great idea to use a dotting tool for the swirls. Don't forget to check out <a href="http://www.rina-alcantara.com/">Rina's blog</a> to see more great nail art. </div>
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Rins, thank you so much for dropping by! I'm honored that you agreed to do a design and have your first guest post be on my blog! I love what you came up with. It was definitely worth the wait! ;) Happy New Year to you too! I hope 2014 turns out to be your best yet!</div>
The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-40754724566909991802014-01-05T07:43:00.000-08:002014-03-17T10:10:29.671-07:00Girlstuff Joy and My Blogiversary!<div style="text-align: right;">
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Hi Gals!<br />
Happy New Year! I hope you have had a fun 2014 so far. We were able to spend a week with some dear friends relaxing and laughing the days away. I did nails for several people and it was a lot of fun. That explains my absence around here these past few days.<br />
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You may not realize it, but it was one year ago today that I decided to take the plunge and start my blog. Happy Blogiversary to me! You can check out my very first post <a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2013/01/out-of-this-world-nails.html">here</a>. I'm amazed at the feedback I have received. Thank you all for your support for me and my blog this past year. I am so glad to have such great gals (plus the handful of guys out there, yeah, I know you are watching, too) interested and inspired by my nail art. I have to thank my husband for being ridiculously supportive and willing to teach his tech-challenged wife about HTML and how to use different social medias. I also have to thank my mom and the Shutterbug for encouraging me to start this blog in the first place and not letting my self-consciousness and insecurity stand in the way of sharing my passion with the world. I have had so much fun getting to know you and making friends with many of you via email and FB. Your likes, shares, and comments mean so much to me. Here's to more fun and fabulous nails in 2014!<br />
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Hoping our year is filled with joy, the polish I'm sharing with you today is Girl Stuff "Joy". Joy is a gorgeous purple with loads of shimmery gold. I've used two thickish coats as the formula is a bit on the jelly side. I LOVE this polish! The purple is a beautiful shade, but the gold shimmer just makes me flip over this polish. It is so interesting and sparkly. Application was easy, and cleanup was a breeze too. As you can see, I also added some studs I purchased from Blooming Nail Cebu. My nephew asked me why I had seeds on my nails. Ha!<br />
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I acquired Joy when I won my very first giveaway a while back. I won <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Natalie-Brookes-Nail-Art/189720554444669?fref=ts">Natalie Brookes'</a> Instagram giveaway and I love the prizes! I won 4 girl stuff polishes, 1 full sized Seche Polish (not pictured because I'm a goof and spaced out) and a Seche travel French manicure kit. I also won an XL Stamper and 3 special stamping polishes and four XL stamping plates. Lots of awesome goodies! Thanks again to Natalie for the giveway! <br />
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Well, that's it for me today. I hope you have had a great weekend and that you have a great week ahead. Hugs to you all!<br />
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The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-33949491122022123992013-12-27T07:42:00.001-08:002014-03-17T10:10:29.652-07:00Caronia Tea Rose Christmas Nails (and My New Nail Shape)<div style="text-align: right;">
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I finally did it! I have been wanting to try a different nail shape for such a long time. It has taken me months to work up the courage to take the plunge and file away, but I finally did it! When I initially finished filing these I had them pointier than this, but I wasn't quite ready for that yet so I filed the points down a bit. These are definitely an easier transition point. Tadaaaaaa!<br />
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I do like them a lot, but I think I will like them even more when I get the shape just right. For this look, I started with just one coat of Caronia Tea Rose for my base. I have said it before and I'll say it again... I LOVE this polish. How many reds are there out there that have this kind of coverage in one coat? Do you have one? Or a red that is a creme? All the other reds in my collection take 3 coats and are jelly-like or shimmery and thin. This is practically a one-coater. The formula is on the thick side so it makes application a bit tricky, but using a little care and taking your time makes all the difference. After Tea Rose dried, I took out my clear coat and after wiping most of the polish off the brush, I applied some over the red with random, splotchy strokes. Then after just a few seconds, I applied nail foils (#32-green on the accent nail and #17-red on the rest) that I purchased from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blooming-Nail-Cebu/452765931480711?hc_location=timeline">Blooming Nail Cebu</a>. I added some green rhinestones I purchased off Amazon quite a while back.</div>
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What do you think of my new shape? I'm not sure why the middle finger ended up looking so round compared to the others. Perhaps it's due to my very limited skills in shaping nails. Here is hoping I will soon have perfected the shaping, and they will all look the same. A girl can dream, right?</div>
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These are the nails I sported on Christmas Day. They were perfect for the day, and my new nail shape was a big hit with the family. I wanted to share a couple of nail related gifts I received over the holidays too. </div>
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I was given these lovely nail art goodies by<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blooming-Nail-Cebu/452765931480711?fref=ts"> Blooming Nail Cebu</a>. I am especially excited to try the feathers! Thank you Blooming Nail Cebu!<br />
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Check out my new polish rack on the left! Mr. Nailinator was so sweet to make me another one since the <a href="http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/2013/02/i-still-here.html">one he made me in February</a> was all filled up and even my overflow baskets were overflowing and cramping my style. As soon as he mounted it on the wall I filled it up and only had room for 2 more bottles. I bought my sister-in-law two polishes for Christmas, and she had them both already, so I let her trade them out for two polishes from my back up stash. I didn't own either of the colors I picked for her so now my polish racks are completely full! Yikes! Believe it or not, those two are the only polishes I acquired for Christmas. I think I fit the category now where my friends and family don't buy me polish because they don't know if I already have a color or not.<br />
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Did you get any polishes for Christmas? I would love to hear what your favorite gift was that you received or gave to someone. I love getting little gifts, but I also love giving gifts.<br />
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I hope you have a blessed day.<br />
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The Nailinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18011525419916006705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054406248278966275.post-19151825009386680642013-12-25T10:27:00.001-08:002014-03-17T10:10:29.629-07:00Review of Chic Shadow Crystal and Blooming Nail Cebu Water Decals<div style="text-align: right;">
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Merry Christmas!<br />
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I hope you had a wonderful day filled with much love and laughter and that you got to spend it with people that you love. We enjoyed a Skype date with my hubby's folks in Texas and we enjoyed a lovely lunch with my
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Sometimes a girl needs some nail art that is easy and super speedy. This was just that. I applied my polish ahead of time (I'll talk more about the polish in a bit) and had planned on doing a lovely free handed design, but due to time constraints (seriously, I've got two very active kids and a household to run) I chose to use the Hot016 Christmas themed water decals (should have taken a picture) that I purchased from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blooming-Nail-Cebu/452765931480711">Blooming Nail Cebu</a> a while back. It doesn't really get much easier than water decals, gals. The Blooming Nail decals are great quality. They are so easy to work with. They have vibrant images, and they are thick enough that I was able to use my tweezers to position them, mumble under my breath at my lousy attempt at centering the design, and reposition it several times. Then I applied topcoat to seal it and smooth it out. I forgot to make sure the decal was completely dry before I placed it on my ring finger, thus you can see I experienced a bit of bubbling. Hopefully the next time I do decals I won't forget that step and they will all be smooth. <br />
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The polish I used as my base is Chic Shadow Crystal (PHP 34.75/US$ 0.78). It is one of the 5 shades in their Grainy Collection. The polishes in their Grainy Collection dry to what I would describe as a slightly textured semi-matte finish. This is two thin coats of Shadow Crystal over one coat of San San Cloudy Gray. I think Shadow Crystal would need 4 coats for it to be opaque on it's own so I decided to use undies again. I really love this polish. It dries fast and I love the finish and the little sparkles. It reminds me again of glistening snow except with a grayish silvery tint. I received several compliments when I wore the polish on it's own. If you look closely at the pictures with the decals, you will see that there is no visible tip wear. I had already been wearing it without topcoat for 2 full days when I added the decals so it wears quite well also. Cleanup was very easy for me. A few sparklies were left behind, but they came off easily when I washed my hands. This is another perfect holiday shade in my opinion.<br />
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I'm still getting used to doing actual reviews on polishes. I would really appreciate if you would tell me if there is any lacking information in this review that you would like me to include in future review posts. Or feel free to tell me what I did right. ;)<br />
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Mr. Nailinator convinced me to take the plunge and file my nails to a sort of pointy almond shape so the next time we meet I will be sporting a different look. I've had a lot of positive feedback so I hope you all love them too. <br />
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I'm singing off for bed now. Again, I hope you had/are having a very merry Christmas. May God bless you and yours.<br />
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Hugs,<br />
Rachael <br />
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