Couture de Minnie by OPI Swatches/Review

Press Sample

I have the prettiest, girly-est polishes to share with you today!

This limited edition promotion features three nail lacquers, one glitter and one red-hot Liquid Sand™ shade, all created in honor of Disney’s most fashionable mouse! 

These polishes are perfect for creating an ombre!

I applied two coats of each polish except for Chic From Ears to Tail.  Chic was a tad streaky and needed an extra coat.

Magazine Cover Mouse is a gorgeous deep, red Liquid Sand.  And the sparkle was amazing!

Minnie Style is a fun red and white polka dot glitter topper!

This is such a fun glitter but application was not that smooth.  It wanted to pull to the top of my nail so I had to use the dab method to get it to lay where I wanted it.

These are some really fun reds and as everyone knows OPI rocks the red polish!  Each one is unique and beautiful.  

I have a special post coming up with these polishes so stay tuned!

Press Sample

Digit-al Dozen Does: Bling - Bling Finger

I decided to keep my last post of bling week simple but pretty.

I love the contrast between a creme and a glitter.  It something about the combination of soft and hard.  It really does make a statement!

For my last design I went with a "bling finger".

I used butter LONDON Minger for my creme.  I applied two coats.

For my "bling finger" I used two coats of butter LONDON Tart with a Heart.  There is no law that states that your accent finger should be your ring finger, so I went in a different direction and used my index.

I love how great these two polishes look together!  But, in all honesty, I think Tart with a Heart makes any polish look good!

Digit-al Dozen Does: Bling - Black and White With Some Bling

Awhile back I did a black and white flower design that I absolutely loved.  When I started thinking about designs for this month's theme I loved the idea of adding bling as my pop of color!

I started with two coats of Milani White on the Spot.

I added my design using Milani Black Swift and CH44.

For my bling, I pulled out my Born Pretty Glequins.

This is totally my favorite design of the week!  There is just something about a black and white design with a pop of color that gets me everytime!

Digit-al Dozen Does: Bling - Kesha's Floor Sweepings

I have the bling-est glitter to share with you today!  This polish was the first glitter that left me speechless!

I received a mini Kesha's Floor Sweepings when I placed an order with AquaDaisy.  She was kind enough to include a couple minis for review.   I had only used it once and was completely amazed with the glitter.

Here is one coat of KFS over two coats of Essence Black is Back.

These pictures do not capture the amazingness of this polish!  There are holo glitters in here that jump off your fingers in the light!

This blurry picture was my attempt to show how stunning this polish is!

I really can't stop saying how amazing this polish is!  You can't miss this glitter!

Digit-al Dozen Does: Bling - Holo Necklaces

For today's design I decided to bring out the holo bling!  Other than a glitter bomb, a holo polish is the perfect "bling" polish!

I started with two coats of butter LONDON Fishwife.

I really need better sunlight in order to capture the beauty of this polish!

I added a bling-y necklace design using PUEEN26 and Essie No Place Like Chrome.

I love these designs!  They remind of those really pretty Chanel drape necklaces, that I will never be able to afford!

I think this is my simple but elegant bling design.  It really is the holo that sets it all off!

Digit-al Dozen Does: Bling - Pink Bling

This month's theme is all about the bling, but I think my idea of bling will be a bit different than the other ladies.  I am not a fan of rhinestones or crystals on my nails.  The closest I get to bling is glitter.  So I had some trouble in the inspiration department with this theme.  But I did my best and I think my ideas fall into the theme!

I am starting out with a simple but bling-y design.

I started with two coats of Models Own Pink Blush.

I added two coats of Hot Stuff for my bling.  The brush was really wonky on this glitter but I was still able to get good coverage.
This was the first time I used this polish and it has a special place in my heart.  The amazing Crumpet sent this polish to me!

This has got to be one of the most fun glitters I own.  There is so much going on!  This can be my girly bling!

Sunday Stamping: Inspired By Your Favorite Fairy Tale

Asking me to pick one favorite fairy tale is like asking me to pick one favorite nail polish!  I love fairy tales! I actually really like the original, scare the crap out of the kids, fairy tales.  I had to research a bunch of them when I was working on my Masters and fell in love!  But I decided to keep it kid friendly for today!

I decided to go with a Cinderella theme....yes because I had to use my Sinful Colors Cinderella!

I forgot how awesome this polish is!!

I added my design using CH55 and Essie No Place Like Chrome.

I had to add some Fairy Dust...what would have Cinderella done without her Fairy Godmothers!

I wish the sun had been better when I took these photos.  The Fairy Dust really turned this design into something special!

Forerunner's Fashion Magazine: Posh Impulse

My design for the May issue of Forerunner's Fashion Magazine:

Posh Impulse is all about sophisticated outfits, but does sophistication have to mean plain, boring colors on your nails? I say no! Subtle designs with pops of color would be a fabulous accessory to any outfit. A combination of any of the colors associated with this mood will make any mani an important part of your outfit.

For my design I went with a neutral base. This keeps the design crisp and the colors vibrant. I loved the look of the feather design and felt that highlighting them with bright colors would bring the “impulse” to the design.

I started with three coats of Color Club Nomadic in Nude.

I added my design using W108, Milani Quick Teal, Barry M Pomegranate and Blackberry.

I love how crisp and clean these colors stamped!

The end result is a subtle design, “posh”, with vibrant pops of color, “impulse”.

Nail Challenge Collaborative Presents: Stamping - Doctor Who

Today's design is very special, other than for the fact that it for the NCC!

First it is special because MyOnlineShop created Doctor Who images!! You can believe I snagged them as soon as I found out!  I can create a perfect TARDIS on my nails! A dream has come true!

Second, I am spending the entire day with my niece and wanted to have a special design.  She is not a Doctor Who fanatic like me, but she does enjoy the show and it's something we can talk about.  I know she will love my design!

I started with a combo of Milani White on the Spot and Cult Nails Time Traveler, two coats of each.  Time Traveler is one of my new Cult Nails shades that I purchased because of the Doctor Who reference.

Time Traveler is gorgeous!  It is super pigmented and opaque in one coat.  Unfortunately, I accidently got some on the skin around my pinky and it stained! Why do the beautiful blues do this to me?!?!?!

Now for the design.  All images came from MJXII.
I used White on the Spot, Time Traveler and Essie No Place Like Chrome.

I felt that the design needed some sparkly stars so I added a coat of Fairy Dust.

I love these images!!

As a side note, Time Traveler was so pigmented that it bled through my white and silver stamps and turned them purple!  You can see the change happening in the pictures but they got much darker as time went on!  Now I am wondering what my nails will look like when I take it off!

Cult Nails - Morning Glory

I finally added some Cult Nails Polishes to my collection!  I have been looking at, drooling over, this polish for some time now, but I kept putting off purchasing some.  Then a couple weeks ago she announced her sale and I knew it was time to order....especially after I saw the Spring collection!

The first polish I picked up is Morning Glory, a fabulous magenta that dries to a "wax finish".  The application was amazing!  It was almost opaque in one coat, I was not perfect in my application so I had to go back and add a second coat to cover up some streaks and bald spots.

In person this polish has a yummy factor!  It just glows on your nails!

I decided to add a design using one of the other polishes I ordered, Tempest, and PUEEN47.

As you can see, Tempest is white, however once I added the top coat it took on a pink tone.

Tempest stamped wonderfully!

I am loving these two polishes and I can't wait to use the other four that I purchased!  One is going into a special design for tomorrow!