Cuttin' a Rug

Phew. Long night tonight! I've been preparing for tomorrow's 'Martinis and Manicures' event at Beauty Bar all night! I'm super excited (but a tad nervous too!!). Today's manicure was inspired by a rug pattern I saw a while back. I loved the color combination, and the graphic nature of it, so I thought I'd try it as a manicure. Sorry for the middle finger's roughness, still patched that one.

From The Daily Nail

I used American Apparel California Trooper as a base, with Color Club High Society for the lines, Essie Mink Muffs for the darker brown, and a mixture of Essie Vermillionaire and Essie Tart Deco for the corally color. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.

Wish me luck tomorrow night!! :)

Try A Textured Mani

Source: Glamour Magazine

Think of your nails as a showpiece accessory (they’re jewelry, but cheaper), and apply a polish with sparkle—like chunky glitter or gold flecks—built in. “It’s all about texture,” . Another way to wear the trend: Try a dark, opaque shade, with a sheer, shimmery layer on top.

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Kitty Glitter

I'm running out of animal prints to do in glitter! :-P I totally love this manicure, and it's one that I kinda want to keep for more than a day... I may, I may not. :-D Nubar makes the best glitters out of any polish brand I've used, They're freaking awesome, and glitter packed!

I used Nubar Petunia Sparkle as a base, with Nubar Violet Sparkle for the spots, outlined in American Apparel Hassid. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.

RAWR!!

Color Club Partners with Amethyst Jeans!

Enter to win one of 20 holiday totes given away over the next five weeks!


You and your BFF will each receive an Amethyst Jeans tote filled with a pair of Amethyst Jeans, shimmery lip glosses and a holiday set nail polish set from Color Club and a shampoo and conditioner set from Totally Texty! Contest runs from November 29th through December 31st, 2010. Go to http://www.facebook.com/amethystjeans to enter!

For more information call Color Club at 800-221-8080, email support@cosmeticgroup.com or visit us online at www.cosmeticgroup.com

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I'm on the Top Blog List!!!!

I'm honored to say that Nails Beautiqued is listed on the top 2010 Manicure and Pedicure Blogs by the Online Cosmetology School here

Thank you everyone I'm glad that all my Resources are helpful!  (I'm blushing)  Also, Congrats to all the blogs that are listed!!

 

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Nail Pro Magazine - New York Fashion Week and Zoya Nail Polish

Zoya Nail Polish - Nail Pro Magazine Coverage -  Fashion Week - Spring 2011

    The newest spring trends were on display at New York Fashion Week last September. The December issue of Nail Pro Magaizine says that "fashion week debuts not only the spring clothing trends but also what we'll be wearing on our nails." Zoya Nail Polish was at New York Fashion Week and was right on trend. Check out the photos of Zoya Nail Polish backstage and on the runways of the SUNO, JSong, Peter Som, Jason Wu and Global Glam fashion shows. Get all the colors used at NYFW (Zoya Kelly, Zoya Edyta, Zoya Shawn and Zoya Suvi) on Zoya.com.

Beauty Bar Ladies Night Manicure Event! :)

I've had so many people asking about the event Wednesday night that it was hard to respond to everyone in a timely manner, so here is the info you've been waiting for!!

Come get your nails painted by me! :) (I really want a ginormous turnout!!)

Wednesday Ladies Night

Where: Beauty Bar Las Vegas,

              517 Fremont St # 150

              Las Vegas, NV 89101

When: December 1, 2010, Doors open at 9pm

What: Open Bar for ladies 9pm - 10pm

DJ Stabb

$1 wells / $2 call drinks for ladies 'til midnight

Nail Polish changes and nail art by Melissa Osburn of The Daily Nail

Free!

Blue Monday, Claire's Chunky Blue

By rmcandlelight Chunky Blue

Blue Monday by Annie Lee

Good Morning "Nailbeautiquers", It's Monday again and I have another awesome blue to show you.  It's Claire's Chunky Blue.  I'm sure you've seen this one, but not on me.  I love it!  It's so vivid and breath taking. The hexagon glitter is not sparse on the nail as you can see. It's also packed full of blue fine glitter in a royal blue base.  I used  3 coats  to spread evenly. Then sealed the deal with 1 coat of Revlon Colorstay topcoat to make my mani super shiny!

     

Until next time please have a great nail polish day. (✿◠‿◠)

Periwinkly Konadicure

I'm a big fan of subtle stamped nails. One way of achieving a subtle result is using colours lying close to each other (duh!) like the combination above. 

This is three coats of China Glaze - Secret Peri-Wink-Le and I stamped with an image from Konad imageplate M64. The polish I used for stamping is China Glaze - 2NITE. That one is ah-ah-awesome for stamping! And awesome in every other way. ♥

Thanks for watching!

Disco Animal

Getting so excited, I started painting nail wheels tonight in preparation for the event Wednesday at Beauty Bar! Tonight I wanted to use a polish that I've had since April, but haven't used yet- a Nubar Glitter that is super sparkly and pretty!

I used Nubar Green Silver Glitter as a base, with MAC Deep, Dark, Delicious for the zebra stripes. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.

Also, if you follow me on twitter, I mentioned being excited for an amazing 6-course meal that was upcoming. Today, I have the pics from the photoshoot! The food was created by Chef Frank Otte, an AMAZING chef who creates Haute Cuisine. Saturday night, he prepared the absolute best meal that has ever passed my lips. I don't say this lightly, he was so amazing at his craft that he managed to take items that I generally will NOT eat, (beets, brussel sprouts, peas) and transformed them into something that created nothing short of an 'o' face. He introduced me to foods I've never tried before (swordfish, juniper oil, creamy sauerkraut), which I will forever be grateful for. Seriously, how did I LIVE before creamy sauerkraut? Really? Anyway. Check out his website, Chef Frank Otte - Haute Cuisine, you won't regret it. (well, after seeing the photos you may, they're drool-inducing)

To the menu!

Course 1: Salad of micro greens, roasted beets, avocado, pear with toasted walnuts, shower of goat cheese, and balsamic beet reduction.

Photo Credit-Chris Sneddon used by permission

Course 2: Celery root soup with petit brioche croutons and scallion oil.

Photo Credit-Chris Sneddon used by permission

Course 3: Tar tar of wild Scottish salmon with basil and coriander, Persion cucumber carpaccio, Greek yogurt, dill oil, and avocado mousse.

Photo Credit-Chris Sneddon used by permission

Course 4: Sage and prosciutto wrapped Atlantic Swordfish "saltimbocca", with creamy sauerkraut, thyme roasted apple, and fingerling potatoes in Juniper oil.

Photo Credit-Chris Sneddon used by permission

Course 5: Roasted crepinette of game hen breast with herbs, cauliflower ragout, brussel sprouts, and pomegranate gastrique.

Photo Credit-Chris Sneddon used by permission

Course 6: Cabernet braised short ribs with handmade carrot gnocchi, English peas and gorgonzola sauce.

Photo Credit-Chris Sneddon used by permission

Dessert: Caramelized puff pastry "mille fuille" with chestnut pureé, fresh clementines, pomegranate syrup, and vanilla sauce.

Photo Credit-Chris Sneddon used by permission

I ate everything except one piece of the crepinette of game hen (not because I didn't like it, but because I was to the gills at that point! lol), and most of the peas. I was sooooo full I was in pain, but it was a good pain. lol My favorite dish was the Swordfish, it was beyond incredible. *yum*

Sparkle Sparkle

Today's manicure is simple, still recovering from yesterday I think, but I'm totally worn down and just blah in general. I did a different take on a sponged gradient, sponging at the cuticle edge instead of the tip edge.

I used Essie Vermillionaire as a base for the orange nails, Zoya Yummy for the ring finger, with Absolutely Alice sponged on the blue nail, and Extravaganza! on the orange nails. Topped all nails off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.

See you tomorrow!

Right on Target!

Midnight in Las Vegas, 27°F, a long-sleeved t-shirt, hoodie, zippered fleece jacket, ankle-length 'bag lady' plaid jacket, hand-crocheted slouchy hat, skull scarf, borrowed magic stretch gloves, shearling lined suede VANS, knee socks, jeans, double layered blanket. Yep, that was me...outside of TARGET. I'm one of the crazies that LOVES Black Friday. LOVE it. By nature I'm a deal hunter, and rarely pay full price for anything, but Black Friday is the high holy day of shoppers... myself included. Four of us went together, my roommate, Maris, two friends, Dallas and Greta, and of course, me. We had our divide and conquer plan all figured out... Dallas is the tallest and strongest, her job was to get the 40" HD 1080P flatscreen for $298. (she did) Greta and I were to go to Electronics and get the camera, hard drive, digital picture keychains, iTunes Gift Cards, and video games. (we did) Maris was to get the DVDs, housewares, etc. (she did). We left poor and happy, and saved over $1,000 between us. We also were approached to be on the local news, which was doing live coverage of the crazies like us. (Was anyone awake at 6:30 am to see it? <---Channel 13, Las Vegas.

 Anyway, since Target was the main stop of our shopping morning (yes, we went to the mall after that!!), I decided to do Black Friday Target nails! :)

 I used Nubar Sexy Red as a base for the red nails, American Apparel Hassid for the ring finger, and Sally Hansen Professional Lavender Cloud for the white. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.

What deals did YOU get?

Also, sorry for the 2-day hiatus... I was preparing a HUGE Thanksgiving day dinner for 8 people!

This was a difficult Thanksgiving for me, it was the first Thanksgiving that I haven't spent with my family in my 29 years. Because of this, I decided to host a Thanksgiving for my 'orphan' (because of distance) friends that live out here that are also from Michigan...

I brined my turkey for the first time ever and it was incredible. It looked like Martha Stewart herself made it, and I've never tasted white meat that was so juicy! I made pumpkin pie and muffins from scratch (read: actual pumpkins, no canned here!!), mashed potatoes, sausage stuffing, I baked rolls, made homemade vanilla bean ice cream, corn, broccoli, cranberry sauce, and a ton of other stuff. It was amazing, AMAZING. lol I love Thanksgiving SO much!!  I hope that your Thanksgiving was incredible!! :)

It's A Beautiful Morning!

My family and I are making a quick run up north, I surely hope it's not too cold.  Hopefully I'll find some Rite-Aids.  I'll see you on Monday!

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Everyone please be safe!

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(Almost) Naked Nails

Although I like to wear all kinda crazy colours on my nails, I have to admit: sometimes I like to have my nails (almost) naked. Fresh and simple.. Today is one of those days. I did use a Nail Whitener from Etos (a Dutch drugstore brand), because my nails are a bit stained and it gives a shine. It's an old bottle, but it works like a charm! 

Don't be afraid, tomorrow I'll dive into my evergrowing pile of nail polishes and look for some crazy polish to wear and show you.. :O

Thanks for watching!

FreeCycling!

By rmcandlelight
Free Cycle Haul

Freecycling is when a person passes on, for free, an unwanted item to another person who needs that item. From silverware to mobile homes, etc.  Lawd, knows I really don't need any more polish. (giggles)

Look what I got from my first free cycle haul. Check to see if you have a Free Cycle in your area here you maybe able to get some free polish. I got a HTF! (cartwheels)

                                                                

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From Left: Love Bites (no name) its one of those polishes you're not suppose to shake. Petites: Soda Fountain, Loreal Shock Proof: LE Orange Crush, OPI Paris Couture For Sure Glitter Topcoat and NYC: (no name) its a glittery purple.  

OPI Paris Couture For Sure Glitter Topcoat is my prize!  You never know what you might find.

Can you identify the no names?

 Until next time please have a great nail polish day. (✿◠‿◠)

Zoya Reyzis: Nail Polish Visionary, Pianist and a great Story Teller

Zoya Nail Polish founder featured in Cleveland Plain Dealer Style & Taste Section.

Interesting, talented, often funny and always unique, Zoya Reyzis tells a tale like no other. Recently, Michael Heaton (AKA Minister of Culture), spent a bit of quality time chatting with Zoya and was so impressed by her tales that he wrote his own - about her.

You never really thought a woman who has created over 300 shades of of nail polish and treatments would be dull did you?

 

http://www.cleveland.com/style/index.ssf/2010/11/businesswoman_zoya_reyzis_shar.html

Essence Studio Nails - 12 Trust Me!

Today I tried something different on my nails. No nail polish, no! Nail stickers, from Essence. I like the idea of nail stickers, fun designs, no drying time: nice. I bought them quite a while ago and finally tried them. The design I used is called 12 Trust Me!.

Well, trust me, they suck! At least on my nails they do. The set contains 14 pieces so you can choose what size fits best on every nail. Sadly my nails are too small for most of the stickers, so I had to cut most of them. It says perfectly styled nails within seconds on the back. Hmm, I don't think so. When I finally got them on my nails I saw some tiny wrinkles and some other imperfections. Although I'm kinda perfectionistic I really wanted to give these stickers a chance. I started photographing my nails and noticed the sides of the stickers were curling up. That's it. Top innovation my *ss. That's not the 5 days lasting Essence promised... (not that I believe such promises in the first place ;) ).

Of course I dó have the result for you! Looks nice, huh? ^_^

Thanks for watching!

Finger Paints Winter Dreams Collection Swatches and Review

Winter Wishes: Gold fine glitter. It's a thick base covered really well with the first coat. I used 2 coats.  This would be great to wear with a black and white formal affair.

Holly Good Times: Gold/Red glitter I used 2 coats, could have used another coat. Formula was great!

Mulberry Madness: Deep Berry w/silver glitter, very vibrant and impressive.  I like this one.  Used 2 coats.  Not very shiny as you notice here.  After applying topcoat Wowzer!  Sorry no picture.   

Mistletoe Mischief: Hunter deep green w/green shimmer.  A little more deeper then what my picture is showing.  I love it!

Just Plum Fun:  Deep purple plum w/shimmer, opaque with 1st coat used 2 coats.  This is one of my favorite fall colors.

Merry Mittens: Red w/gold glitter dispensed throughout the bottle and is very visible on the nail. Used 2 coats.

I love this entire collection.  No application issues.  Winter Wishes was the only one on the thick side but, still applied well.  I thought Mistletoe Mischief  was going to be a jelly but it was only jellish with the first coat.

These were sent to me for review  

 

Until next time please have a great nail polish day. (✿◠‿◠)